Summary
Dungeonborneis afree entry to the medieval extraction looter genrewith a surprising amount of polish. Since this genre is still relatively niche, picking a few hints will make for a more enjoyable and productive game experience. Whether solo or in a team, these tips are essential for starting players inDungeonborne.
There is lots to learn inDungeonborneand players can save time and agony by knowing a few simple details. The tips vary from in-game advice during dungeon raids, equipment preparation, PVE, and PVP tips. The most vital tips lie in the camp before entering a dungeon, as it gives players a clear goal to grind toward.
1Stash Wisely
Takeaway: Store Resources
The stash is an invaluable warehouse for storing items procured after a dungeon run. The space within a stash is limited but can be expanded by using in-game gold at reasonable fees. At the end of each run, stashing resource materials Yarrow Blossom and Cloudy Life Essence is essential to building a stockpile of health potions, bandages, andoffensive and defensive flasks.
There are three armor types: cloth, leather, and plate. Each class is only allowed to use one category of armor, often leaving players with rare armor and weapons unusable to their current class. Since the stash is shared across characters, players can decide to either salvage or save the armor to use it for a future run on another character.
2Invest In Heirlooms Early
Takeaway: Permanent Progress
Heirlooms are shared across characters and provide budget gear for a low price. Players can use only one heirloom type per gear type, one for weapons, armor, and accessories, for a total of three heirlooms per run. Unlocking heirlooms requires an investment indismantling equipment looted from runs, but once unlocked, they can be crafted for a shockingly low price.
Heirlooms can be upgraded using dismantled materials and give players an advantage as their starter gear can easily be improved. Players need to figure out their favorite weapon type and prioritize leveling and upgrading that specific heirloom weapon, as it can be shared across all classes capable of using that weapon.
3Carry Offensive & Defensive Flasks
Takeaway: Extra Damage
Many fights end with one player one hit away from death. Flasks can dramatically shift the tide in a fight and basically act as free abilities once players acquire enough materials. There are two offensive flasks and one defensive flask usable during combat. The incendiary flask focuses on burning enemies while the thunderclap flask proritizes slowing them down temporarily.
The flask of shielding provides 250 extra temporary health for 15 seconds and is perfect to use just before initiating an assault. The last two flasks will change the environment by creating a temporary stone barrier or a smoke effect. The smokescreen flask isexcellent for rogue characterswhen combined with their vanishing ability.
4Stat Point Bonuses
Takeaway: Passive Abilities
All equipment has a stat bonus from one of the six stats: Strength, Dexterity, Stamina, Intelligence, Will, and Faith. Each class hasunique passive abilities for active abilitiesthat activate when reaching high points in a stat. These passive abilities bolster the skills of each class. These bonuses can be seen by hovering over a stat.
Gamers can play around passives and get more out of their active abilities. Pyromancers gain swift casting at 30 Dexterity. Swift hands halve the channeling time for Fire Blast after hitting an enemy. Taking advantage of these passive bonuses and using specific equipment and accessories to reach them is the key to building a powerful character.
5Pick Your Fights
Takeaway: Less Loss & More Profits
Picking one’s fights means the difference between escaping with valuable loot to sell and disassembling or losing it all. Players should avoid a fight if they do not have enough consumables to replenish their health, as the enemy may pick them off by outhealing them.
While not all fights can be avoided, players can keep an ear out to hear other nearby players. Player footsteps sound distinct, but the noises made by fighting NPCs are loud and easy to discern. Choosing to flee or ambush another player mostly falls on having enough consumables.
6Parry For Melee
Takeaway: Deal More Damage
Parrying attacks reward precise timing by allowing players to dish out more damage in a single attack.Parrying works with playersand NPCs and getting used to NPCs first is great practice. Predicting attacks and responding with a parry will give players a massive upper hand in combat.
Since parrying is powerful in combat, two melee users will attempt to parry one another, often resulting in two players blocking each other’s blocks. Charge attacks can be a good idea to punish over-blocking.
7Try Out All Classes
Takeaway: Know Thy Enemy
Playing a class is the greatest approach to finding its strengths and weaknesses.Dungeonbornehas no lock oncreating new characters, so sampling them all can even help gamers find a class they perform better with.
For the most part, class weaknesses are simple and labeled by the game. Magic-focused classes have low HP, rouges have good stealth but low HP, and fighters lack mobility. Using different classes to balance each other’s deficiencies is the key to a successful trio.
