Dispatch Kael: The Arcane Master Guide

Walkthrough

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Playthrough 1: Focus on experiencing the story and completing as many achievements as possible. Pay close attention to romance options and dialogue choices, as these impact endings and achievements.
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Playthrough 2: Aim for a different ending, likely by pursuing a different romance arc or avoiding romance altogether. This playthrough is crucial for achievements tied to specific endings or relationship statuses.
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Episode 7 & 8 Replay: After completing the second playthrough, if you aimed for a specific romance, you may need to replay Episode 7 and 8 to achieve the "We Can Just Be Friends" achievement (no romance). Breaking off a romance in Episode 7 and then completing Episode 8 should suffice, saving a full third playthrough.
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Hack Levels: The "H4ack3d By R0b3rt" achievement requires completing all 28 Hack Levels. These can be challenging due to the lack of convenient checkpoints; failure often means restarting the entire Shift. This guide aims to simplify these levels.
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Hero Management: Ensure your Z-Team Heroes are placed on Calls whenever possible. Some Episodes may limit your available Heroes.

Tips

Hero Builds: While not mandatory, consider leveling Sonar's Intelligence and Charisma for effectiveness.
Spoiler Warning: This guide contains major spoilers. A blind playthrough is recommended before using this guide to fully enjoy the story.
Checkpoint System: Be mindful of the game's poor checkpoint system. Quitting to the Main Menu and reloading your save is often necessary after failing a Hack Level or important Call.
Achievement Tracking: Use Ctrl+F to search for specific Achievements or Collectibles within the guide for direct assistance.
Support: The guide author offers support and debug help; do not hesitate to leave comments with questions or report errors.

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