Act I: The Ice Queen's Wrath

Master Act I: The Ice Queen's Wrath in Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel. Learn basic gameplay, controls, and essential tips to survive the onslaught and defeat the boss.

Alright, let's dive into Act I: The Ice Queen's Wrath in Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel. This is where things start to heat up, even with all the ice! You'll be taking your chosen hero out on raids, aiming to complete objectives like surviving the harsh winter or taking down some tough lords and champions. Once those are done, it's time to summon and face the main boss of the act. The action is viewed from above, and you'll constantly have enemies swarming you, so you'll need to stay on your toes.

When you first start, your hero will only have a basic attack and one weapon skill. But don't worry, you'll be leveling up by collecting XP crystals that enemies drop. Each level-up offers you a choice of a new skill, either from a specific god or from your hero's own potential skill tree. Most skills and attacks will auto-cast, meaning they'll go off automatically at set intervals. Your main job is to control your hero's movement, use your weapon skill when needed, and master the dash to dodge incoming attacks.

Passive skills are also super important, often giving you passive bonuses or having a chance to trigger when certain conditions are met, like when your hero takes damage.

Controls

Getting a handle on the controls is key to survival. Here’s a quick rundown:

*The game defaults to 'Smart' attack mode, so you'll only need to press the attack button if you switch to 'Manual' mode.

†Similarly, aiming is on 'Automatic' by default. You'll only use these controls if you switch to manual aiming.

Tips and Tricks for Survival

• Keep an eye on the gold and soulstones you earn during raids. These are crucial for buying new weapons for your heroes and activating powerful 'Virtues' from the main menu. Remember, Virtues from the gods boost all your heroes, while hero-specific Virtues only benefit that particular hero.
• At the end of every raid, you'll see a screen showing the DPS from your attacks and autocast skills. It's a smart move to try and pick skills that have a high DPS. Skills like Thor's Thunderstorm and Sentinel are great because they auto-target multiple enemies and deal their full damage consistently, as long as there are enough enemies around.
• Don't get tunnel vision on just high DPS, though! Skills that help clear enemies right around you or that can briefly stun or knock back advancing foes are also incredibly valuable. Freya's Divine Wave is a perfect example – its waves emanate from your hero and the slight knockback can give you much-needed breathing room.