In TTRPGs like D&D (and other narrative-driven RPGs), players often remember that diplomacy (or intimidation) usually works to avoid unnecessary combat. However, Original Sin 2 demonstrates that problem resolution isn't always limited to dialogue or combat. For instance, the game implies that some battles simply "appear" to be inevitable. Interestingly, players can skip some of these encounters by breaking the scr

First-timers of RPGs like Original Sin 2 will likely want all the best outcomes in their first playthrough. That way, they can get to another game knowing they maximized Original Sin 2 's offerings, right? Unfortunately, choices as early as Act I's Fort Joy will already have players thinking about making a second playthrou

The Scoundrel tree has some great abilities that can be retrieved early in the game. Chloroform is another one of these great abilities that can be retrieved as soon as a player reaches Fort Joy. Chloroform is extremely useful for a Scoundrel player to have throughout the game. It deals direct damage to an enemy's magic armor. If the enemy doesn't have any magic armor left, Chloroform puts them to sleep. The sleeping status effect only lasts for one turn, but it is useful if a player is in a b

Wayfarer is similar to the Ranger class, but adds some helpful Geomancer skills to the mix that benefit Fane tremendously. With moves like Contamination and Poison Dart, he can create pools of poison to receive healing passively while damaging enemies who get too close. This way, he becomes more flexible in bat

Morning’s Light is obtained from the NPC Corbin Day either by freeing or killing him. Killing him isn’t ideal as he can upgrade weapons later in the SLG game Story guide. It’s not the strongest weapon in the game, but it is one of the better bows that players can f

When players of Divinity: Original Sin 2 embark on their journey to help their Godwoken unlock their latent potential by talking to important NPCs across Rivellon, they will realize one of their targets - Meistr Siva - is held captive and about to be executed by Executor Ninyan. Kind players might want to stop her execution and save her, especially if they manage to talk Ninyan out of it. However, doing so will make players miss out on one of the more decent weapons in the game: Executor Ninyan’s A

Rogue is an interesting choice for Fane, considering the benefits both in and out of combat. Rogues gain a number of mobility and stealth options, which complement a poison build. Poison is strongly encouraged due to Fane’s undead skills , which allows poison to heal

Whether or not it’s worth killing the dragon is debatable, but if the player needs something viable at this point in the game it is a good option. It has a number of perks and bonuses along with the ever-useful Chilled eff

In turn, players should ensure their Original Sin 2 characters always have some sort of mobility Skill ready. Fighters using Warfare can rely on Phoenix Dive. Meanwhile, Scoundrels and Huntsmen can rely on Cloak And Dagger as well as Hunter's Retreat, respectiv

Allows the player to plant and cultivate herbs

Sometimes, players want to take a break from the high-stakes plot and nail-biting combat encounters in the game. Divinity: Original Sin 2 has more than enough avenues that allow players to relax after strenuous portions of the game, and this particular gift bag adds a recreational activity to the

Likewise, D&D players shouldn't forget to engage with NPCs even in combat. Calling their attention mid-battle to strike up a conversation can end combat immediately. In fact, characters with good-enough Charisma or Skills in Insight, Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion can avoid unnecessary battles entir

Fane's special talent , Play Dead, also helps. The Ranger is often a glass cannon build, and Fane can use this talent to fake death whenever an enemy is too close. It helps if he has a pool of poison to lie in as he plays dead, as the healing he takes from poison doesn’t disrupt the special sk

When caught in the fray of battle it can be hard to catch a break to heal. In most battle situations there will be an enemy or two that stand in the distance and attack from afar. Nether Swap is a useful skill to help escape the battle and get some much-needed healing. Plus, most of the skills listed so far are for a ranged character. This skill lets the player swap places with another character on the battlefield. That can be friend or foe. It can also be used to swap an ally with someone as w

Allows players to talk to animals without the Pet Pal Talent

During normal gameplay, players will need to spend a talent point on the Pet Pal talent to be able to talk to animals. This is a useful talent because animals offer useful information about puzzles. With the Animal Empathy gift bag, players will be able to talk to animals without spending that talent point. Players who still want to get the Pet Pal talent will get the maximum positive attitude with all the animals they talk to. It's easy to see why players started using the gift bags in Divinity: Original Sin