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

When divvying out Attribute points, it is wise to initially prioritize Finesse and Constitution. Finesse is the governing ability of the Scoundrel skill tree, the central core abilities that make the Rogue effective, as well as boosting the damage on the lighter Finesse-based weapons that are best suited to the class. Constitution will be especially helpful to offset the lesser protection offered by light armor - while it should not be the key stat for the class, having a solid health pool to fall back on can buy the character enough time to get out of danger. Wits is also worth dropping a few points into to amplify the already impressive critical damage of the Rogues, as well as ensuring an early initiative positioning to keep mobile. Strength, while not exceptionally relevant, can be helpful to beef up for some expanded carry capacity and the ability to get some heavier weapons. While heavy armor will never be particularly useful for the class, it does not hurt to make sure that the player can always access the finest light armor and stand up or themself in a head-on confl

Essentially, players who want a Pyrokinetic-focused character might want to start with the Wizard. They gain the Skills Searing Daggers, Ignition, and Fossil Strike (Geomancer) on the get-go - providing players with both melee and long-range fire options. The Pyrokinetic Skill Tree already boasts easily accessible Skills to characters as well - such as buffs (Haste, Peace of Mind), or a mean Fireb

As with every class choice in Original Sin 2 , there is no one correct option for the character race, but some are slightly more beneficial than others. Dwarf characters work very well - the inherent racial boost of +1 to sneaking saves point commitments later for an ability that is nearly necessary for the positioning-heavy rogue playstyle. Elves are also quite effective; though the Loremaster bump is something of a write-off, the Flesh sacrifice skill is incredibly useful and pairs well with the Rogue's Adrenaline skill to either take the edge off the subsequent AP drop or to set up an action-heavy round. While certainly still playable, Human, Lizard, and Undead Rogues do not offer directly beneficial perks for pure rogues, but can be helpful for those wishing to branch out into more direct combat-oriented builds, with humans especially being quite versatile in their capabilit

When used properly, or with Talents such as Far Out Man, this Talent can provided spellcasters with maximum support potential. More daring players can add this Talent to their mobile Rogues, which lets them swoop in for the kill in just a single t

Elemental Arrowheads is a good way of further diversifying your damage since you can use any nearby surfaces to change or increase your damage. Ricochet is a good way to attack multiple enemies in one attack. Last, pick either Poison Dart or Contamination , depending on your race and party setup; particularly if you are an Elf like Sebille, who can make blood surfaces with Flesh Sacrifice. For first Talents go for Elemental Affinity to lower your AP costs or Elemental Ranger for more damage against enemies standing on surfa

Vord Emver (Crossbow): in Arx, find Karon in the sewers and free him. He will later ambush you with several allies. Loot his archer minion to gain this weapon. It has a good amount of life steal and the Cryotherapy sk

As far as skill goes, the Scoundrel category offers a lot of diversity and a lot of mobility. On top of the starting skills of Adrenaline, Throwing Knife, and Backlash, some solid early picks for the Rogue are Gag Order and Rupture Tendons. These two work together to fill in what are some of the small gaps in the class; Gag Order allows magic users to be silenced, allowing the player to cut down on a primary source of ranged danger and level the field into a physical fight, while Rupture Tendons causes ongoing damage while the effected enemy moves, punishing any pursuit of the rogue. On top of this skill set, it can be helpful to grab a handful of skills from Huntsman, like First Aid and Tactical Retreat, to help bump up the Rogue's mobility that little bit furt

Djinn’s Scimitar (One-Handed Sword): in Reaper’s Coast head to Triangle Strategy Xbox Series X: 193, Y: 14 and loot the Ancient Lamp (requires teleportation or a leaping skill). Rubbing the lamp will summon the Djinn offering several rewards. You must make an Intelligence or Finesse check and then ask for "Power" to gain the weapon. Decent weapon that improves dodging and movem

Similar to the description in some RPGs, this Talent transforms a character into a powerhouse. In the context of Original Sin 2 , this Talent grants maximum AP to a character each turn. As a trade-off, this Talent doesn't allow any armor to protect against status conditi

fire.jpgRogues can turn invisible in combat via Chameleon and trigger Guerilla when they use Mortal Blow on an opponent. Meanwhile, some Rangers can exit the battle, sneak up to an unsuspecting enemy, and deal massive damage before re-entering com

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