How diverse are builds?

[EGGZxOVERxExZ]

Im thinking about buying this rn but the only thing holding me off is that im thinking there may not be that many option in terms of gear/weapons to make my own build.

Bleak Faith is launch in about just over a week and that game is looking to have everything i enjoy in a souls title.

But if this game has a diverse range of builds/weapons/gear then ill pick it up rn

[Lucius Caesar]

there is room for diversity in builds, but probably not what you are expecting. Its not as free as Dark Souls where you could go for a magic focused build, or drastically different weapons. You will always use the same sabre as your primary weapon, but can get different reave weapons (basically a special attack based on enemy weapons you collect). There is customisation on your talents, but thats mostly a choice between hitting hard and slow, or weak and fast. Or chaging from a deflect focus defence, or just holding up your block for 75% damage reduction.

This game definitely has an ideal play style, with a lot of room for customisation within that, but you won't be changing it that drastically, at least that's the impression I get, I'm not very far yet.

[EGGZxOVERxExZ]

Origineel geplaatst door Lucius Caesar:

there is room for diversity in builds, but probably not what you are expecting. Its not as free as Dark Souls where you could go for a magic focused build, or drastically different weapons. You will always use the same sabre as your primary weapon, but can get different reave weapons (basically a special attack based on enemy weapons you collect). There is customisation on your talents, but thats mostly a choice between hitting hard and slow, or weak and fast. Or chaging from a deflect focus defence, or just holding up your block for 75% damage reduction.

This game definitely has an ideal play style, with a lot of room for customisation within that, but you won't be changing it that drastically, at least that's the impression I get, I'm not very far yet.

Yeah, i'll get Bleak faith instead. Thats launching in 10 days

[Lucius Caesar]

Totally fair, hope you enjoy it, I'll be sure to check that one out too :)

[vexe00]

No matter what you do, you're stuck with primarily sword attacks for damage and claw attacks for healing prevention.

Talents upgrade your abilities (like more damage or more energy) and give you new abilities (like blocking or aerial attacks),
They do give you good new playstyle variations like focus on dodging or focus on blocking instead of deflect and you could go for a high energy regen build to carry 3 "special" weapons at once and use them a lot more frequently if that makes it more fun to you.

But let's just say Bleak Faith has garbage reviews, while Thymesia has great ones. Should be obvious which game deserves your trust.
If the game does not suit you, refund it.