Matthew Danielson

The main currency of is Gems, or special items that can be farmed to purchase various materials and upgrades. Vault Breakers, Runes, and other resources needed to pull banners are all bought through the number of Gems you have. A few tricks to obtaining many jewels at once can prevent you from always undertaking a tedious grind for this currency.

The giant boar Erlik is a boss you can defeat in both their living and undead forms in , but each is faced with very different circumstances. You first encounter this beast as a mandatory obstacle in the way of your main story quest. However, continuing to explore Mount Qaf will reveal an opportunity to face Erlik again, only this time as an optional opponent.

During the second level of , Sargon must try to beat a conjured knight known only as the Sword Master. This strange and deadly warrior is summoned through a ritual circle created by Sargon's old master, Anahita, as she kidnaps Prince Ghassan. Before you can unravel Mount Qaf's mysteries, you have to overcome this challenging mini-boss.

Before you reach the Metroidvania exploration of , you must beat the powerful leader of an invading Kushan army, General Uvishka. This boss is the first of many you'll face, but is one of the harder enemies to defeat due to Sargon's limited abilities. Uvishka serves as the first real challenge for players who are just beginning to understand the combat systems of the game.

One of the first major bosses you will come across in is Jahandar, a terrifying Manticore that can be a challenge to beat. Since you encounter this destroyer of mortals so early in the game, Sargon won't have many time-altering abilities to use in the fight against the beast. You'll need to recognize attack patterns and prepare ahead of time to overcome the Manticore's wrath.

The Sword of Chaos is a powerful greatsword that you can get in by defeating one of the strongest servants of Bhaal in the game. This Very Rare magic item can cleave through your enemies and recover some of your Hit Points when you hit hostile creatures. Although there are limitations to which characters can use this weapon, the Sword of Chaos is an excellent weapon.

has many different layers to its combat and exploration that can be difficult for beginners to wrap their heads around without knowing some important tricks first. You play as Sargon, the youngest member of an elite group called the Immortals who defend Persia. The challenges and time-warping effects of The Citadel, where your journey takes place, will test every ability you have at your disposal.

One of the most important features in is the rare structures that allow you to fast travel between locations, but this system can be tricky to unlock. Unless you are directly looking for fast travel points, they are very easy to miss as you explore. However, there is a clue you can learn about the time curse of Mount Qaf that lets you find these anchor points on your map.

The action-packed combat and exploration of becomes easier when you equip Amulets to give Sargon their first buffs to aid their journey across Mount Qaf. These items offer a wide range of different abilities and can be upgraded to become even stronger. However, each Amulet takes up a number of slots in your Necklace, which limits how many you may wear at a time.

Transportation is one of the most important parts of , and a fast travel hub is the perfect way to build how you move around from place to place. Organized Portals in your base can decrease clutter and cause less confusion as you try to reach certain locations. Creating a nexus for travel can be a great project that offers convenience as you need to travel more often.

The Bhaalist Armor is a rare gear in , but only if your character follows a dark path. This magic Light Armor comes with two strong abilities that could be incredibly useful in tough battles throughout your journey. Not everyone can don this symbol of dedication to the god of murder if their faith in taboo deeds wavers even a little.

The massive open world of is challenging to travel across unless you craft and use teleporters called Portals throughout your adventure. The resources you need to harvest in the game will often be too far from your base to risk walking on foot. As a result, you need to build Portals to transport you or other players directly to the materials you require for your next project.

One of the three Legendary dogs from Gen 2 (), Raikou, appears in the Paldea region of within the DLC if you complete a few quests. Raikou returns with 24 other Legendary creatures from past entries in the franchise for you to add to your team. This powerful Electric-type hound commands storms and thunder, which could be a strong asset for trainer battles.