
Two-handed weapons work a bit differently than other attacks in the game: there is a greater emphasis on criticals as the Two-Handed combat skills increases the critical damage multiplier. Progression of a Knight in Divinity Original Sin 2 Other great candidates include Living Armor for much needed magical armor recovery, Hothead for more critical hot chance, Opportunist to prevent enemy movement, and What a Rush to punish enemies that manage to damage health directly.

The handiest first Talent is The Pawn (from having that Scoundrel point) which grants free extra movement, though it is mutually exclusive with Executioner. The same should be done for elf Knights and Flesh Sacrifice. If playing a human Knight, use Encourage at the start of a turn before attacks, not after as a means of spending unused AP. Because the main Knight weapon is two-handed, they will have access to All In, which deals additional damage for 3 AP. Initial skills should include Crippling Blow for strong close-range damage, Battle Stomp to clear out areas and knockdown enemies, and Adrenaline to get bonus AP on your first action. It also determines which type of armor is worn: heavy plate that offers amazing physical armor, but power magical armor or leather gear that balances the two armor types.įor starting stats go with +3 in either Strength or Finesse, +1 Warfare, +1 Scoundrel, and a Civil Ability that fits your character, like Thievery for Fane or Persuasion for Red Prince. Strength weapons like two-handed swords and axes are more common, but the few rare spears have added range, making them great for wider area attacks. When making a level 1 Knight, players will first need to decide if they will be Strength or Finesse based. Knight Creation in Divinity Original Sin 2 Still, the Knight’s role is to charge into the thick of battle, chop up enemies, and withstand enough damage to keep going. But, one can work towards more combat-focused schools like death spells or metamorphosis at high levels. A first-level Knight probably won’t have any form of magic. They will prioritize a large heavy or long-reaching weapon, a bit of armor, and nothing much else. While the term Knight might conjure up chivalry or grace, the ones in Divinity Original Sin 2 are much more brute shock troops. Related: Divinity Original Sin 2: How to Make (& Use) Runes


But one of the more classic roles is the front line warrior that can engage melee units and guard their teammates. Players might build up a team of healers, snipers, and mages. In any playthrough, it is important to make a balanced and compatible party. Not only does the game have mechanics that offer new ways of play, but Larian Studios is also very active about adding in new quests and characters. Divinity Original Sin 2 is one of the richest roleplaying experiences.
