Right now, we’re busy working on our next update (persistent character save slots and more), but in the meantime, we wanted to share some tips for both new and returning players. We hope they’ll make your experience just that much better.
Let’s get into them!
1. Skill Points
At the beginning of your game, you'll choose a character class that is already equipped with a set of four distinct abilities. As your journey unfolds and you gain experience, your character ascends in levels. At each new level, you'll earn Skill Points, which serve as currency for enhancing your abilities. You can use Skill Points to upgrade your existing abilities or to unlock new skills, including spells and passive traits. This allows you to create a character that’s tailored to your personal combat style. If you ever desire a different tactical approach than you already have, you can visit a Vendor to spend some gold to completely reassign your character’s traits. You can use that trick to fine-tune your character any time you need it or if you simply want to experiment with skills you haven’t played with yet.
2. Gold
In Hammerwatch II you earn Gold in multiple ways and as you'll soon learn, Gold's value knows no bounds. As you defeat enemies, you're rewarded with crafting materials, which you can sell for Gold in shops. Interact with villagers and fulfill side quests. Adding to that, accomplishing main quests will also substantially increase your Gold reserves. Feeling lucky? How about a round of Gadir? Seek out fellow players in nearby towns, throw down a challenge, and let the games begin! You can bet as much money as you have in your pockets. But be careful, by gambling you can win just as easily as you can lose. And remember, before you embark on battles against the hordes of pirates, wolves, wasps, and other dangerous enemies, make sure you are strong enough to face them. Each death carries the cost of relinquishing a portion of your hard-earned funds. So make sure you stay alive. Death is a costly business.
3. Potions
Get ready to mix up some enchantments with a plethora of potions at your fingertips. Whether you seek healing, mana, speed, Ironskin, or more, gather flowers, mushrooms, and other materials scattered across the world to kickstart your concoctions. Once you've amassed all the necessary ingredients for your potion masterpiece, it's time to head to the neighborhood potion shop. Brewing potions isn't just about collecting ingredients because Gold's on the line too (nothing is free). And when you’re caught in the heat of the battle and your potion collection runs dry, relax. Find a Well and refill your empty bottles. This time, no need to dip into your Gold stash – it's on the house.
4. Keys
Before you embark from the cozy town into the wide unknown, make a pit stop at a local “general” store. With Gold in hand, consider grabbing a handful of keys. They can be quite useful as they unlock doors that you can find in dungeons. Behind these doors, a world of wonders awaits – from treasures that twinkle to shortcuts and secret passages that'll whisk you to new realms. It's like giving your journey an express pass with a dash of intrigue. Having a few keys in your pocket is always a good idea.
5. Discord
We have an amazing Discord community that is great at giving tips. Don’t forget that this valuable resource.
We hope that our tips are of great use because your journey holds many other surprises waiting to be uncovered.
Cheers,
Your Crackshell and Modus Teams
