How to suit up

Don't just stick to the basics! Learn how to mix and match armor and weapons in Tyranny for unique character builds that go beyond the traditional caster/tank/rogue archetypes.

Alright, let's talk about gearing up your characters in Tyranny. The most straightforward way to do it is to stick to the classic RPG roles: casters get robes and staves, your heavy hitters wear big armor and swing huge weapons, and everyone else uses light armor with bows or quick melee weapons.

But here's where it gets interesting – don't be afraid to experiment! You can totally make a caster work in light armor, for example. Sometimes a weapon with good reach, like a spear or a two-handed sword, can actually give a caster more damage than a staff, and you won't lose much in terms of defense. Similarly, a character built like a tank might find that slow weapons like heavy hammers or two-handed axes are just too sluggish. They might be better off with a fast dagger for quicker attacks, or even rely on super-high deflection with light armor instead of heavy plating.

The key question to ask yourself is: what job does this piece of armor or weapon have for my character? Can I achieve that same goal in a different way? If you end up sticking to the traditional setup, that's perfectly fine. But you might be surprised at how effective and fun some of these less common combinations can be. They might take a bit more skill to manage, especially on harder difficulties like Path of the Damned, but they can really pay off when you need to get creative to win tough fights.