Witchfire combines Souls-like and rogue-lite elements to deliver a challenging adventure in which you, as Preyer, set out to defeat the dreaded Witch of the Black Sea and her undead hordes. The game is designed to be punishing, especially for new players. With multiple gameplay systems (and their vague descriptions) working in tandem, keeping track of what to do and how can be quite frustrating.
However, that doesn't mean Witchfire is something to stay away from. On the contrary: once you understand its inner workings and mechanics, the game becomes extremely addictive. Below are some excellent tips for beginners to help you along the way. Go through them all before you get started Witchfire.
Classes don't matter
Classes only define your starting equipment In Witchfire. They can unlock all the same weapons, spells and items just by playing the game. Nothing is reserved for a certain class. The only difference is in the starting equipment, stats and levels. Some offer a head start on Witchery to power up your spells. Others focus on endurance for greater mobility. For example, the Saint is the only class that has an unlocked demonic weapon. Otherwise, you need to reach level 10 to unlock one. Therefore, don't spend ages on the class selection screen.
They are not designed to complete every map the first time
Treat Witchfire like the rogue-lite game it is. Each map can only be completed by following a specific progression order. Island of the Damned, the first map you play, can be cleared of all enemies, but its main underground chambers and vaults only become accessible after you play the second map, Scarlet Coast. Therefore, in typical rogue-lite fashion, you reach certain milestones and solve puzzles on various maps to advance the plot. This is how you defeat the final boss of each map.
Healing is a luxury
Never fight enemies with the thought that you can always heal yourself in Witchfire. You get only one healing elixir per expeditionat least at the beginning. While leveling up unlocks more elixir slots, getting caught by enemies at the wrong moment always means death. You can't expect to survive an onslaught at high Gnosis, even if you have a high Vitality score.
You can find and eat mushrooms in the wild to regenerate some health points. However, some of them are poisonous and will give you a few rot ticks. Learn how to distinguish between them. The good ones are always white or brown. Stay away from the yellow and red specimens, especially those with black spots.
They can recover your body
Death is not that permanent Witchfire as one would think. While you will lose any unbound items (ammo, volatile witchfire crystals, supply crate keys, etc.) when you die, you can return to get them back.
Her body will be marked on the map with a gravestone icon, as shown in the image above. It will not appear on your minimap. Be sure to open the entire map to mark a waypoint. This is a tip that any beginner can use to level up quickly Witchfire.
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. Starting a new expedition is like creating a new save point. If you die again, your corpse's location will be marked with a new gravestone. The old one and its loot will be lost forever.
Check out the minimap for enemies and POIs
The minimap is an important tool for survival and looting Witchfire. It shows the locations of enemies, chests, treasures and other points of interest on the map. Even better, the minimap icons also distinguish normal enemies from elite enemies, normal chests from locked supplies and ammo boxes, etc.
This is important information when traversing an area, especially for players becoming familiar with their surroundings. By keeping an eye on the minimap, you can monitor your flanks and maneuver during enemy encounters, loot ammo, and farm gold or other resources.
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also triggers prompts and audio cues as hints. For example, if there is a Witchfire Crystal nearby, you will hear a light chime and a crackling fire. Additionally, a prompt will appear above the minimap to announce “a familiar warmth” nearby. The more you play, the more you will realize which events trigger which prompts/hints.
Understand what Gnosis is before updating it
As you explore the Hermitorium, you will notice several locked features that require a certain level of Gnosis. Likewise, there are areas on each map that are inaccessible unless you meet the Gnosis requirements.
Gnosis is just another word for difficulty Witchfire. Each level spawns new, tougher enemies called Elites. Leveling up Gnosis also unlocks new maps, areas, vaults, bosses, equipment, and chests. It is a necessary part of progress. However, Do not increase your Gnosis blindly because after upgrading you will not be able to return to your previous difficulty level without starting a new profile.
If you can easily eliminate all enemies on the Isle of the Damned, feel free to upgrade to Gnosis Level 1.
Stat distribution defines your early to mid game
Something else players, especially beginners, should learn is how to manage their stats Witchfire. Every time you level up a stat, your next level up becomes more expensive. Therefore, the first few levels may seem easy, but soon you'll need thousands of Witchfire Crystals for a single stat boost. Since higher stats have a significant impact on gameplay, improving the best stats in Ascension Shrine can give you a huge advantage in battle.
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Jump to stun and avoid attacks
One of the most common mistakes beginners make Witchfire skips the tutorial. At the Hermitorium Testing Grounds, you'll learn how to use your vital dash skill. First of all, always remember to run to avoid enemy projectiles, jumps and attacks. This is your favorite way to move around the battlefield. Second, sprinting at full stamina will reveal red orbs called Soul Seals. Shooting them will stun the enemy and increase damage taken. They are incredibly useful when facing multiple opponents on higher difficulties.
Different element mix for devastating combos
All weapons and spells deal elemental damage, which can be combined for bonus effects. The best loadouts in Witchfire Determine how quickly you can eliminate all enemies in an area. Fire and ice, for example, mix together to create large explosions that cause insane amounts of damage. This is also one of the best elemental combinations in the game.
Save your ammunition
There are There is no way to increase ammunition In Witchfire. You can only loot ammo from chests and from enemies, which is not always guaranteed. So learn to conserve your ammo by dealing the most damage with headshots.
You also increase your damage by staying within range. Each weapon is most effective at short, medium or long range. Shotguns, for example, are useless at medium or long ranges. You'll also know you're out of range when your damage counters appear in white, single-digit numbers. The difference can be between a few bullets and an entire magazine to knock down an enemy from a distance.
Also, don't be afraid of spam spells. You harm yourself and often soften enemies for you.
Double jump to avoid fall damage
Finally, a little tip that will help you find your way around the terrain better. You can double jump in Witchfire to reach vantage points, overcome large gaps or avoid enemies. However, if you jump from a place that is too high, you will take fall damage. To prevent this damage, keep this in mind Double jump just before hitting the ground. This is very useful when you need to cover more terrain. For example, you can jump from the top of the Wailing Tower hill instead of going around the cliff.
