Dust Blast brings even more status effects for players to hurt enemies with. This ability unleashes a large blast of dirt that only affects enemies and causes them to go blind. The blinding effect from this ability lasts for two tu

Divinity: Original Sin 2 has been out for a while now, but that doesn't mean players aren't still trying to figure it out. One of the hardest things to figure out when starting a new SLG game maps is what type of character to choose. Undead seems cool, but they don't play like a normal flesh and blood charac

This ability has a smaller area of effect, but the damage is entirely based on the amount of armor that the player currently has. This can cause the ability to deal massive damage to allies caught in the blast, plus the fact that it hurts the user is a huge negative as it will allow enemies to more easily get to their hea

Mend Metal is yet another great armor skill that even allies will be thankful for. This ability has a five-meter radius that mends the physical armor of all allies within it. This effect lasts for three turns and gives a little bit of physical armor each t

Players who go with the Geomancer skills may require some extra armor. After all, that never hurt anyone, right? The Fortify skill comes in use more often than other abilities. It increases the physical armor of whoever it is applied

Coming in next is Torchlight 2 , another ARPG very much in the Diablo vein. The game's development team includes members who worked on the first two Diablo games. What sets Torchlight apart is its cartoonish visuals, a far cry from the stark medieval tone of Diablo, and its steampunk setting. The game also supports a broad modding community, harkening back to the early days of Diablo 2 . While there is a third game in the franchise, many players hold Torchlight 2 in higher regard than its successor. Another fun romp hacking, slashing, and blasting away, Torchlight 2 is a good way to kill time while waiting for the next big update for Diablo 4 at Blizzcon 2

The Harbinger proves that Scoundrel, Warfare, and Huntsman-based builds still work like a charm against seemingly strong bosses. Aside from physical attacks working normally against the Harbinger's Physical Armor, non-Fire/Poison attacks seem to pick off its Magical Armor as w

Path of Exile shares a lot in common with Diablo. PoE is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world and features isometric ARPG combat, both qualities fans of Diablo will find familiar. An expansive skill system lets players choose from seven different character classes and then empower them through a network of active and passive skill trees. Emphasizing character choice, the classes are not limited to obtaining skills tied to attributes that aren't tied directly to their class. The inventory system in PoE is unique partly because the game eschews traditional currency systems. There is no one unified currency but rather a multitude of different currencies that are expanded as expansions roll out for the g

Doing so not only provides details on that character's personal quest but adds to the players' bonds with their companions. The Godwoken can learn from Ifan what their Lone Wolf moniker would be, or hear Sebille's thrilling tale of her escape from the Master. Such details only add to the rich story of the g

What about launching oil-filled rocks, shaking the Earth's core, and manipulating waves of poison? Well, players who like the sound of that will love the Geomancer skill tree. The earth becomes their weapon of choice and the greatest line of defense. Even the Undead can benefit from the range of influence of Geoman

While it’s perfectly possible to kill major NPCs and progress throughout the game, it helps to remember that NPCs take their dialogue seriously. As such, when an NPC makes another NPC feel like a major character in the story, chances are they’re right. And killing certain characters in Original Sin 2 can cut specific storylines entirely, with the game prompting players when it’s too late. Unless it’s a player’s second or third playthrough, they shouldn’t kill NPCs haphazar

How do they work? What skill do you possibly choose to complement a skeleton? After all, traditional healing won't work, and blessing them will make them die fast. Undead characters may seem cool, but they take a bit of finagl

Say a player decides to branch into the Aerothurge tree and they already have some Necromancy. Vacuum Aura is a great skill to pick up so a player can get help with those pesky enemy skills. This skill deals air damage to enemies within an area and sets an aura on the player that causes silence and suffocat

Likewise, there are two cliffs that overlook the entire battlefield. The first one lies directly above Almira's house, from where players can first see the Harbinger. This is a good vantage point to plan ranged attacks. Moreover, opposite this cliff is another cliff that players can reach by teleporting to the ground away from the Harbinger and then climb