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Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by chris-williams (4)
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by chris-williams (4)

Learn the core mechanics, character creation, and walkthrough structure for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. Includes tips for a smoother playthrough.

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Learn the core mechanics, character creation, and walkthrough structure for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. Includes tips for a smoother playthrough.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Understand the setting: The game takes place in the tropical Deadfire Archipelago, featuring competing factions like the Huana, Vailian Trading Company, Royal Deadfire Company, and Príncipi sen Patrena, alongside the mysterious Eothas.
  2. 2
    Familiarize yourself with core mechanics: The game features improved RPG mechanics, graphics, and more accessible gameplay compared to its predecessor. Be aware of potential random crashes, though a good checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death) system mitigates lost progress.
  3. 3
    Navigate character creation: This section details race, attributes, culture, background, skills, and proficiencies.
  4. 4
    Explore class overviews: Learn about the 11 character classes and their unique abilities and spells.
  5. 5
    Utilize character building tips: Find advice and sample builds for creating an effective character.
  6. 6
    Discover companion details: Get information on the seven companions and six sidekicks, including build suggestions.
  7. 7
    Follow the main quest walkthrough: The walkthrough guides you from the Prologue through the game's finale, encompassing all sidequests, faction quests, and companion quests.
  8. 8
    Engage with expansion content: The walkthrough includes coverage for the three expansions: Beast of Winter, Seeker, Slayer, Survivor, and The Forgotten Sanctum. Note that the 'Seeker, Slayer, Survivor' expansion is recommended to skip unless aiming for a Platinum trophy.
  9. 9
    Understand difficulty options: The walkthrough is aimed at normal difficulty. Veteran and Path of the Damned difficulties are manageable, especially with the Berath's Blessing that starts you at level 4.
  10. 10
    Reference sidequests and bounties: These are integrated into the walkthrough, with skeletal outlines and links for specific lookups.
  11. 11
    Consult the items reference: This section provides details on unique weapons, armor, shields, soulbound items, accessories, grimoires, and consumables, highlighting improvements over the previous game.
Tips
  • The high seas setting can feel barebones compared to other games in the genre.
  • Playing on newer hardware like a PS5 can significantly reduce loading times.
  • The game's checkpointing system is robust, minimizing progress loss from crashes.
  • Consider skipping the 'Seeker, Slayer, Survivor' expansion if you are not pursuing a Platinum trophy.
  • Taking advantage of Berath's Blessing can make higher difficulties more accessible by starting you at level 4.

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