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The Lords of the Fallenfeature not one but two treacherous alternate worlds to conquer.
But you never have to tread blindly into Axiom and Umbral.
Not when were here to serve as a stepping stone to a more worthwhile experience.
Ready for a crash course into what really matters, pre-spirit snatching?
Lets get toThe Lords of the Fallen: Best Tips for Beginners, shall we?
So, understanding how to use it takes precedence above all else.
However, the lantern lets you peer into Umbral, the land of the dead, instead.
Its quite handy for solving puzzles.
You may reach inaccessible points in Axiom.
The trick is to use the umbral lantern as often as you’ve got the option to.
Thereafter, whatever you see, it’s possible for you to give a shot to interact with it.
Alternatively, you’ve got the option to use the lantern to soulflay enemies.
It essentially siphons their spirits, leaving them vulnerable to attack.
Some parasites latch onto enemies, shielding them from attacks.
it’s possible for you to use the lantern to pop them off.
Lastly, the lantern comes in handy when opening treasure chests stashed away in Umbral.
A Friend a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
The Lords of the Fallensupport online co-op.
However, it only allows up to two players to team up for as long as they like.
Youll find the game has a nasty habit of instigating an ambush every now and then.
If not for the extra help, perhaps for the more, the merrier?
Wither Health Verses Damage
Among the nuanced mechanics inThe Lords of the Fallenis wither damage.
Players take up wither damage whenever theyre healing while in Umbral.
you’ve got the option to sustain it from enemy attacks.
Also, any blocking will chip away at your withered health.
To heal from withering damage, youll need to land direct hits consecutively and successfully.
Sustaining damage during fights drastically drains your withered health bar.
Parries, in particular, when timed correctly, help to open up enemies for more devastating counterattacks.
Wither damage isThe Lords of the Fallens twisted way of encouraging aggressive play.
So that your withered health remains above par, be sure to prepare effectively before the battle.
Make good use of ranged attacks against thin hordes of enemies.
Equip reliable armor and weapons with high damage outputs.
And remember to use sorcery as often as it’s possible for you to.
Its funny because the Umbral realm is also where youre likely to stack up on Vigor the fastest way.
Wraiths respawn limitlessly, increasing in strength and numbers the longer you stay put.
Each will drop Vigor, though, giving you the opportunity to grind for upgrades.
Additionally, Umbral has some pretty valuable items stashed away in treasure chests and the like.
Its labored with secrets only unraveled when you step foot in its grimdark areas.
In the end, it comes down to your risk versus reward assessment strategy.
But either way, every pop in of player will be overwhelmed if they stay too long in Umbral.
Plus, nearly unkillable reapers will hunt you down the longer you stay.
Be Wise When Planting Vestige Seedlings
Vestige seedlings simply mean respawn points, much like bonfires inDark Souls.
Whenever you plant vestige seedlings in a flower bed, you create a respawn point.
Respawn points serve as upgrades and teleporting locations.
Theyre also resting points, where each time you respawn, you get your health back.
The first is that respawned enemies give you the opportunity to grind for more Vigor.
On the other hand, it means fighting against enemies you have already killed before.
A quick strategy is to plant vestige seedlings when youre near a boss fight.
That way, if you die, you wont have to tread through respawned enemies again.
Alternatively, you might plant them when youre halfway through a tough area.
So you’re free to deal with the other half refreshed.
Vestige points particularly replenish ammunition, taking away the need to loot or buy from merchants.
As handy as vestige seedlings are, you may want to use them sparingly in the early stages.
Also, verify to scout the area before planting one.
Maybe theres a main vestige point a mere few feet away.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
