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Last update:09 March 2020
This chapter of theDivinity Original Sin 2guide is dedicated to combat.
The individual elements have been discussed in the separate sections, which can be found below.
Aside from that,the battlefield shouldn’t contain any elemental sources that the enemy can use against you.
Avoid such areas if possible.
If there are hills on the battlefield, make a run at place all your characters on them.
The remaining character always places themselves behind the first line[2].
From all the races in the game, the biggest natural initiative factor is found in humans.
You should equip all human characters in spells or powers that can slow down or temporarily incapacitate your enemies.
During combat, the sequence is always shown in the top part of the screen.
Aside from that, you better remember that if the battle is a result of an ambush (i.e.
Green color marks all action points available for the current turn [1].
In this case, we should constantly take notice of values that appear during combat.
For example, ifthe attack requires extra movement, it will cost more.
Using the remaining abilities has a predetermined cost that can be found in their descriptions.
Attacks of Opportunity is one of more important mechanics that are present during encounters.
It comes into play only during combat, and only when the given character has this ability.
If he tries to switch positions, there is a chance that you will attack him.
Statuses are very influential on the course of the fight.
The individual statuses can be added using magic weaponry, or as an element of a spell.
A status can only be placed temporarily, which during combat is counted using turns.
Chilled
Water
Worst case scenario - it can completely immobilize a hero.
In a lighter version, it will considerably slow down his movements and make him vulnerable for water spells.
Stunned
Air
Most useful against the enemies with water-related statuses.
Petrified
Earth
It removes all statuses, but immobilizes the enemy in progress.
He cannot perform any actions, and his turns are forfeited.
The hero is especially vulnerable to fire.
Conventional Weaponry
Crippled
Slash
The crippled character is immobilized throughout the duration of the status.
Bleeding
Bleeding works similar to Burned and Poisoned statuses.
Eventually, a powerful mage can use the blood to regenerate his health points.
Knocked down
Blow
As a result of a blow, the hero can be knocked down.
You should keep in mind that a similar effect can appear when walking on a slippery surface.
Aside from status effects,the location of the encounter is also important.
Surface
Liquid
Meaning
Lowers the fire resistance.
It can be used to electrocute.
Oil
Explode when contacting fire, leaves a burning spot.
The damage is instant, with a Burned status.
The biggest dangers are all spells connected with fire.
Aside from the blast damage, the heroes receive a Burned status.
Places Burning status on the hero who stands in the fire, or walks through it.
Places a status once contacted, dangerous, but can be easily avoided.
Applies a Poisoned status.
They should be burned as quickly as possible, before someone uses them against your party.
You’ll find a table below that explains this phenomenon.
But if any allied character stands in the range, there won’t be any burning ground underneath it.
When it comes to the active phase of the spell, each of the allied characters is safe.
You should avoid situations where you burn, poison, or deal damage to your units.
The hero who used the escape option will be teleported to a safe place near the battlefield.
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