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Divinity Original Sin 2: 10 Underrated Talents Players Aren't Using

  • Royce Girard
  • Saturday, 22 November 2025, 11:56 PM
  • 5 min read

RPG fans have a wealth of games to choose from to have an enjoyable experience, but it's Larian Studios ' Divinity: Original Sin 2 that remains as one of the most immersive titles to ever grace the genre. After all, Divinity provides players with unique dialogues and story choices, fully-interactive battles, and a fluid growth system. Unfortunately, new players might find all of these quite a bit overwhelm

In turn, the classic Rogue Class fits the Scoundrel archetype perfectly in the early game. They come with Throwing Knife, Backlash, and Adrenaline - all perfect to boost AP usage in both long-range and close-range. Likewise, a more playful Scoundrel comes with the Shadowblade with its Backlash, as well as Chameleon Cloak (Polymorph) and Chicken Claw (Polymorph), perfect to capitalize on the invisibility-sneak combo. Given the high-damage output of Scoundrel, their basic 1AP Skills (Backlash, Chloroform, Cloak, and Dagger) become perfect for magic users who need a bit of flexible melee options as w

wooden-bridge-handmade-structure-cross_251006-4494.jpgThankfully, the game offers quite an intuitive character creation system for newbies. Additionally, players hesitant to create a character may be able to choose a class that suits their playstyle. Here are some quick introductions to each starting class and what they're capable

Moreover, Duck Duck Goose on a Rogue can help them maneuver around the battlefield without triggering these attacks. After all, they burn through one AP whenever they trigger Attacks of Opportunity. Unfortunately, that extra AP can still be used to perform otherwise crucial mo

Aside from accessibility, Larian Studios also took the time to tie up some loose ends in Original Sin 2 's Switch iteration. For instance, the game now focuses on being more straightforward with their quest and gear descriptions . This element is unlike the original game's more in-depth approach. While gamers might say this "ruins" some of the flavor of the game, it does make the Switch version more free-flow

Interestingly, mages with the Glass Cannon Talent might maximize Savage Sortilege, albeit in place of being extremely vulnerable against enemies. However, combine these two with the Far Out Man Talent, and that particular character might crit their spells from a

Thankfully, Original Sin 2 for the Switch isn't just the Definitive Edition , but it's also extremely accessible. For instance, the game retains its original PC interface. In this case, there's a map on the top right, all characters on the left, and the hotkeys below. However, Larian Studios converts the keyboard shortcuts into options easily accessible via the Left and Right triggers. As such, it's easy to shuffle between characters and menu opti

While it's true that a lot of ports made their way to the Switch, not all these games are accessible. Sometimes, graphics or gameplay takes a toll as devs try their hardest to "stay true" to their original experience. As such, it's reasonable for players to worry about how these PC games can "transition" properly to consoles without ruining player enjoym

Moreover, thanks to Guerilla, Shadowblades get a 10% bonus damage to sneak-based attacks, making them perfect as ambushers. For players confused with their melee DPS class choice, they should pick Shadowblade for the added utility whereas the Rogue makes a good straightforward stealth charac

Moreover, their Battle Stomp allows them to attack foes from a distance, enabling them to go for a 2H or dual wield build. Overall, the Fighter is a safe choice for starting players or those in need of a decent melee cl

Additionally, their Rage skill gives them more speed in the place of resistance and evasion. This skill, combined with Battering Ram, makes them able to take on multiple foes at once. The Knight becomes perfect for parties lacking a sizable melee component, as they easily fill this r

Newcomers of Larian Studios and their Divinity: Original Sin series might find themselves surprised at the depth of its titles. After all, Vaporize Reaction both Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2 contain not just compelling narratives but also extremely immersive gameplay. Moreover, players can arm their characters with a wide variety of equipment, Talents, and skills that can make them extremely unique individuals in the game world of Rivellon. Unfortunately, these elements do make Original Sin 2 a bit overwhelming at fi

Fans of tactics and strategy games may appreciate Original Sin 2 more in the form of a PC game. After all, the PC offers more options to be seen and accessed with just a few keyboard shortcuts. While the console port prioritizes convenience, the PC version offers all the robust options the game offers - from mods down to the tiniest of graphical preferen

Eagle-eyed players might find some aspects of Original Sin 2 for the PC a bit "hit-and-miss." For instance, while the moral ambiguity of the story remains as one of its highlights, some elements of gameplay make Original Sin 2 a bit "wonky" for PC players. For instance, the aforementioned Journal was indeed messy in the original title. Moreover, difficulty in conversation skill checks may need some w