Curses and hexes can inflict a variety of nasty debuffs in Baldur’s Gate 3, which makes the ability to remove them a big deal. Some spellcasting classes can remove curses themselves upon reaching the right level, but if you don’t have a caster available, you’re in a bit of a bind. That’s where the Scroll of Remove Curse comes in. With this item, any party member can get rid of a troublesome hex in no time. You just have to get your hands on a scroll first. Thankfully, Larian has made that relatively easy. Here’s how to get the Scroll of Remove Curse in BG3.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Scroll of Remove Curse Location
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There are several locations where you can get a Scroll of Remove Curse in BG3, including Sorcerous Sundries in Act 3. Sorcerous Sundries can be found in the Lower City, between the Wine Festival and Felogyr’s Fireworks. Another option if you’re already in the city is The Bibliophile, which is located southeast of The Blushing Mermaid. Merchants at both shops have this scroll for sale. Like other merchants in the game, however, you may need to pass some time and refresh their stocks if it isn’t initially available. If you’re playing in Honor Mode, just waiting around hoping not to die is easier said than done, of course.
In general, you can get a Scroll of Remove Curse from most traders who sell magical consumables in BG3, so keep an eye out when exploring. You can also acquire these scrolls as loot from chests and other containers throughout the game. If you find yourself cursed and far from a merchant, it’s worth remembering that Clerics, Warlocks, and Wizards are capable of learning the spell starting at Level 5. If you don’t have Shadowheart or another spellcaster available, you can also recruit a Cleric hireling from Withers at camp. It’s not the cheapest solution, but it works in a pinch if you can’t find a Scroll of Remove Curse.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate features a roster bigger than most fighting games, but some characters still stand above the rest. The best characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are the ones with well-rounded move sets. They also have solid recoveries and strong finishing moves to confirm a knockout at high damage percentages. While the characters on this list are strong, like all other fighting games, your picks can only carry you so far. Personal skill and knowledge will almost always outweigh how strong a character is, so don’t expect an easy win just because you picked a character on this list.
5. Mr. Game and Watch
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Mr. Game and Watch is one of the best characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, thanks to the massive variety in his move set and his ability to surprise. Mr. Game and Watch have solid close-range abilities, and multiple ranged attacks, which can be used to hit enemies and stagger their attacks. He moves pretty fast, and his smaller size can make him harder to hit than other characters. The best part of his kit is his neutral special, which is his hammer. It randomly has a number attached to it, one through nine, which indicates the power level. This move is great because, at its worst, it does some damage, and at its best, it hits super hard. It’s difficult for an opponent since they don’t know how hard it will hit until it’s too late.
4. Peach/Daisy
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The Mushroom Kingdom princesses are some of the best characters in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, thanks to their very dynamic kits. While some “clone” characters have enough differences to be considered separately, the difference between Daisy and Peach is negligible. What makes them great is how well-rounded their abilities are. Having a counter and the ability to spawn and throw an item gives you much flexibility. They have a solid recovery with the umbrella and can hit decently hard with close-range smash attacks. The only real downside is that they don’t have a ton of launch on their attacks for finishing people off, but that can be worked around, thanks to the rest of their abilities.
Joker is the third-best character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, thanks to his fast movement and hard-hitting attacks. Hailing from Persona 5, Joker offers a combination of fast, close-range attacks and ranged abilities. While some of his abilities, like his gun, seem a bit lackluster at first, when his Persona fully charges, all of his abilities can a massive bump in power. Joker can reliably get his Persona charged, so you have the added strength regularly. He has a solid recovery with his grappling hook, and he moves across the stage at pretty high speeds. Those high speeds carry over to his close-range attacks, making him difficult to deal with.
2. Steve
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Minecraft Steve might check every box for what could be considered a joke character, but he is one of the best characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Added as part of the second wave of DLC characters, Steve offers massive power with his relatively simple attacks. His lava blocks and anvils hit really hard, and crafting a weapon makes even his basic moves deal massive damage. While his mining and crafting systems are a little funky, they are simple enough to grasp pretty quickly, and Steve, armed with a diamond sword, is difficult to go blow-for-blow with. His recovery is a little lackluster, but his mine cart and TNT abilities are great for setting up opponents for big hits.
1. Lucina
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Lucina is the best character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While it feels like it’s almost impossible for a Fire Emblem character to not take a top spot thanks to the sheer quantity of them on the roster. What puts Lucina above the rest of the Fire Emblem characters and the rest of the roster is the combination of speed and power. Lucina moves incredibly fast and attacks at the same speed. She does a ton of damage with those attacks, too. Her move set is relatively simple to use but still has much to offer. Her side special is a full combo attack that can be done with a simple repeated button pressed. Her shield breaker move can punish more defensive players, and her counter gives her an easy way out of big attacks. Lucina doesn’t have any major downsides either, making her the best character.
Elder Dragons are some of the most challenging hunts in Monster Hunter: World, but the Elderseal can help you bring them down. Though you probably have an impressive arsenal of weapons, you won’t find Elderseal amongst your hammers and bows. That’s because it isn’t a weapon, but rather a trait that some weapons have, allowing you to nullify Elder Dragon abilities. So how exactly does this mysterious trait help you take on some of the toughest monsters that Capcom can throw at you? Here’s everything you need to know about what Elderseal is and does in MHW.
The Elderseal Mechanic in MHW
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Elderseal is a weapon trait that prevents certain Elder Dragons from using aura abilities and enrage attacks as often in MHW. Elder Dragons include Kirin, Teostra, Vaal Hazak, Kulve Taroth, and several other powerful enemies, so anything that gives you an edge against them is a good thing. Elderseal comes in several levels: Low, Average, and High. The higher the level, the faster it builds up and triggers. Striking Kushala Daora with an Elderseal weapon, for example, will remove its wind barrier. Making sure at least one person in your party has an Elderseal weapon makes these fights much easier.
When the effect of Elderseal triggers, the dragon will stagger and its aura will dissipate, leaving it momentarily vulnerable. In Monster Hunter: World, you can improve the quality of Elderseal by using Dragonseal Jewels. These Jewels raise Elderseal’s level by 1, improving a weapon with Average Elderseal to High Elderseal, for example. Unfortunately, Dragonseal Jewels can only improve the quality of Elderseal, not add it to weapons that lack this quality. Elderseal’s level also cannot rise above High, even with the use of Dragonseal Jewels. Dragonpods also carry this trait, making them a good way to nullify the powers of Elder Dragons in combat.
Monster Hunter: World is available for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Chapters and Seasons in Fortnite change frequently, every few months. This affects the game’s weapons, items, map, and storyline. That means a completely different Fortnite experience awaits us with each new Season. Especially after the recent Society Medallions Nerf, many players are naturally starting to get bored and begin to wonder when Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 ends. Here’s what to expect.
When Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 Starts
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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 ends on Friday, March 8, 2024, and Chapter 5 Season 2 begins on the same day. As we mentioned before, every Season of Fortnite has a different theme. According to this theme, new items, weapons, and skins are added to the game and even the map changes according to this theme. According to multiple leakers, the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 theme could be Greek Mythology.
In addition to the evidence the leakers found, Epic Games recently sent out survey skins featuring several Greek Gods such as Hades, Athena, Cerberus, Artemis, Ares, and Medusa. Also, according to another leaker, Season 2 will feature a boss that spawns with a lightning strike effect, which suggests that this boss could be Zeus.
Of course, we don’t know what exactly awaits us in Season 2 or what kind of weapons and changes we will see. The things we are talking about here are purely speculations suggested by the leakers. Epic Games has not yet provided any official information on this matter. We will have to wait for Epic Games to make an official announcement or wait until March 8, 2024, to find out if these predictions are accurate.
The start of PlayStation’s family of systems began with the PlayStation 1. Many of the games that we love today are either squeals or remakes of some of our beloved favorites from the system. Some of the rarest games in the world are also for the PlayStation 1. Let’s take a look at the ten rarest Playstation games that are worth their weight in gold.
The Adventures of Lomax (1996) – $100
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Fans of Lemmings would definitely know The Adventures of Lomax. Lomax, the titular character, is a lemming knight who needs to traverse across three worlds. While the game itself is nothing special, developer Psygnosis is something of a legend in the industry. They’re also the developers behind the popular Wipeout and Formula One series. Shortly after the release of The Adventures of Lomax, the company was bought out by Sony and much of the staff was made redundant. As a result, one of their final games received a price hike for the collectors out there.
Klonoa: Door to Phantomile (1997) – $230
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Klonia: Door to Phantomile is the first game in the Klonoa series. On release, the game was considered to be a sleeper hit. It was intended to be an adaptation of the Spriggan manga, but licensing and other issues forced the developers to work on an original game instead. That same year, Namco won Best Character at the Japan Game Awards and was also called Platform Game of the Year for 1998 by videogames.com. Over the years, the title has slowly risen in price as more fans have decided to just keep their copies out of circulation.
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure (1998) – $300
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Released in 1998, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a fighting game that bears resemblance to other well-known titles of its era, including Street Fighter III. Despite its similarities, the game faced tough competition from the likes of Tekken, Mortal Kombat, and Street Fighter, resulting in limited success. Consequently, the PS1 version of the game has become one of the rarest finds in today’s gaming landscape.
The very first game in the Persona series was actually nowhere near as popular as the series is now. Revelations: Persona is much darker and isn’t very much like what players have come to know of the games. For players who are bigger fans of the Shin Megami Series, which is the game that this one is a spin-off from, then chances are you’ll enjoy it. However, the rising popularity of the games after the third one was released caused fans to want this in their collection, regardless of price.
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne (2000) – $325
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The Misadventures of Tron Bonne brought a fresh dimension to the Mega Man Legends saga. This prelude centers on Tron, a pivotal member of the Bonne family, a core element in the Legends game protagonists. Tron Bonne’s game focuses on a blend of puzzle-solving and third-person shooter action, featuring the progression of various Servbots in her employ. Although the game saw a release, its primary purpose was to generate anticipation for Mega Man Legends 2. Fast forward through the decades, and this title remains absent from digital platforms, making it a staple in collections.
Syphon Filter 3 – Pre-9/11 American Flag Variant (2001) – $350
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Syphon Filter 3, originally set for release on September 21, 2001, featured cover art depicting a US flag over exploding government buildings. However, due to recent events at the time, the initial shipments were recalled to replace the artwork, resulting in a delayed launch in November. The American Flag variants, with the modified cover, were never officially intended for sale. While most shipments were returned during the recall, some copies may have ended up in the hands of retailers’ staff or slipped through the cracks, reaching consumers. You might as well lock it up in a safe if you ever get your hands on one.
Released by Konami in 1999, Suikoden II entrusts players with the role of an orphaned protagonist leading an army against the kingdom of their upbringing. Featuring turn-based combat, the game encompasses both small, squad-based skirmishes and large-scale, full-army battles. The tactical elements resonate with Final Fantasy enthusiasts, albeit on a grander scale. Suikoden 2 had a limited print run by Konami to gauge its market reception. As a result, you might want to take a look at whether or not you have a copy just collecting dust.
Valkyrie Profile (2000) – $1,000
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Developer tri-ACE is popular for both the Valkyria Profile series and the Star Ocean series. Both their first installments will have a hefty price tag on them if found. Even though it had great reception in Japan, it saw few sales outside. It’s ancient Norse themes have made its way to two sequels and a prequel. On some lists, it’s considered to be one of the greatest games of all time. Considering that, it isn’t just a rare PS1 game so much as it is a rare game overall.
LSD Dream Emulator (1998) – $1,500
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This obscure, psychedelic game takes players on a first-person exploration of surreal dreamscapes. Each interaction with objects leads to a different dream, from whimsical landscapes to nightmarish caverns. The goal is to navigate without descending into haunting nightmares. The best part is that these dreams are all depicted with rudimentary 3D graphics. Inspired by the developer’s dream diary, the game’s title suggests a connection to psychedelic experiences. After its discovery by the let’s-play universe, it became one of the rarest Playstation games.
Elemental Gearbolt Assassin Case (1998) – $2,000
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Working Designs, an American publisher, introduced an English-language adaptation of the Japanese light gun shooter, Elemental Gearbolt in 1998. To fuel excitement for the game, they orchestrated contests at gaming conventions. Winners were given a special edition of the game, enclosed in a briefcase, featuring the game itself, a red memory card, and a GunCon light gun adorned in gold. Interestingly, an even more elusive variant exists; certain cases initially included a gold-plated memory card. However, after the release, developers opted to go with the red card instead. It’s currently one of the rarest Playstation games you can find.
2023 brought the scares in abundance with both big-budget and smaller video games. The horror from the year is incredibly diverse in its gameplay options, whether players are looking to get scared as a group or alone in a dark room, whether they’re looking for mindless multiplayer fun or deranged, disorienting narrative experiences, it feels like there’s a horror game in 2023 for everyone. These are the best horror games of 2023.
10. Paranormasight
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Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is a Square Enix-published horror title that will service a very niche group of gamers in 2023. For those who like games in the vein of the Danganronpa series, this will scratch that exact itch. It’s a creepy, visual novel-style title that involves a mystery and a lot of investigation. For those that find this type of game tedious, it’s an easy skip, but if you’re looking for a bonkers whodunnit, this’ll fit the bill nicely.
9. Sons of the Forest
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What Sons of the Forest primarily suffers from is not doing particularly much to differentiate itself from its predecessor, The Forest. By the same logic, however, this does in many ways come up feeling like a more refined version of the game that put EndNight on the map. Sons of the Forest has all of the survival-horror, crafting, and mystery that fans of the original or other games in this genre need to have a good time.
After an incredibly long wait and one of the most turbulent production cycles in recent gaming memory, Dead Island2 has finally arrived and thankfully does meet the expectations set by its 2011 co-op zombie slasher predecessor. This has everything fans of the original game would want with the level of polish that’s necessary for it to compete with what’s out there after more than a decade sitting on the backburner.
7. Amnesia: The Bunker
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The Amnesia series has a unique superpower to make the most mundane of hallways supremely intense to walk down, and that continues to be true in the series’ latest entry, Amnesia: The Bunker. Once again, Frictional Games brings the heat with its maddening isolation and petrifyingly helpless gameplay that is certain to make more than a few players pause the game mid-chase and walk it off.
6. Lies of P
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Many souls-like games can (debatably) be called horror by virtue of their bleak aesthetics and oftentimes grotesque enemy designs. The moments in Lies of P where an enemy comes out of nowhere to deal devastating damage could certainly be classified as jump scares. On top of that, Lies of P presents a horrific take on the classic Pinocchio story and blends that with Neowiz’s creative take on souls-like combat to make it a must-buy title for fans of this genre.
5. The Outlast Trials
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Taking the horrifying, faux-found-footage and gritty gameplay of the first couple Outlast games and combining that with multiplayer seems like it could be an oil-and-water combination from a distance. In practice, Red Barrels has created an experience that, while not as scary as its other games by virtue of not being so isolated, still maintains the Outlast spirit in a way that makes it feel fresh.
4. Lethal Company
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Lethal Company is not the best-looking or most mechanically intricate video game on this list by a long shot, but it proves that all a game truly needs to be addictive, horrifyingly hilarious, and viral is a great idea and foundation. It takes the co-op horror mechanics that many are familiar with from Phasmaphobia and places it into a world that feels far more SCP. This game is only in Early Access as of 2023, which makes it very exciting to wonder where the game will go from here as the team continues to add new monsters and maps.
2023 was full of horror remakes, and it’s not that games like Resident Evil 4 aren’t worthy of being placed on a list like this, but of every remake fans got it’s undoubtedly System Shock that felt the most deserving and thus the most fulfilling. The 1994 cult classic horror title runs with surprising modernity in its 2023 remake, making the cyberpunk terrors feel right at home and hopefully bringing a whole new generation of gamers up to date on why the original game was so inspirational to other landmark series like Bioshock.
2. Dredge
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There have been a number of titles in recent years, from Subnautica to SOMA, that have explored the inherent terror that comes with the vast depths of the ocean. Dredge combines this with fishing simulation mechanics and just the right amount of Lovecraftian nightmare fuel to make this a one-of-a-kind experience that is improved by the seamless functioning of its individual parts.
1. Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 took a previous generation game that it felt like many had forgotten about and revived it in a way that has seemingly expanded its audience far beyond its original horizons. It accomplishes this through some groundbreaking gameplay techniques that perfectly blend the game’s perplexing scares and convoluted storyline into nothing but compliments of each other. If any 2023 video game can be argued as “cinema,” it’s Alan Wake 2.
Netflix’s Delicious in Dungeon anime borrows a lot from the cultural perception of Dungeons & Dragons. E. Gary Gygax’s classic is still the go-to tabletop RPG for millions of fans. TV shows and movies used to consider rolling a D20 shorthand for irredeemable social isolation. Since the game is enjoying a long-winded renaissance, a project speaking up for the old methods was long overdue. Delicious in Dungeon remembers the early editions and lends them some new life.
Dungeons Used to Mean Something
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I picked up Dungeons & Dragons shortly after its Fifth Edition was released. Most fans likely enjoyed similar experiences. I credit actual play podcasts with between 60 and 80% of the modern popularity of TTRPGs. Series like The Adventure Zoneand Critical Role launched 5E into public consciousness. That leaves a considerable population of the fanbase blissfully unaware of the earlier examples. As an anime, you’d expect Delicious in Dungeon to fall closer to 5E than any other edition. 5E feels more designed to create legendary heroes than hard-living warriors. The player-characters in the first few editions tended to die before they could attain their mightiest forms. Powerful arch-mages and indomitable champions rarely have to worry about bringing enough food into a dungeon. How often do you see Shonen anime heroes make camp, cook food, and sleep? Delicious in Dungeon gives you that.
Every edition of D&D presents rules for surviving the long quests players must undertake. When leaving town to raid a dungeon, a wise party stocks up on rations, water, and tools. These provisions are expensive and heavy, forcing adventurers to plan ahead. Most Dungeon Masters toss those requirements before the first session. They represent limitations that move away from the most exciting elements of the game. Players and DMs want drama, action, and humor. Epic stakes make better backdrops for the jokes and fights most fans see in their heads. Countless workarounds exist to maintain realism while avoiding limitations. Both anime and TTRPGs can cut around restrictions to create something easier. Delicious in Dungeon finds an appropriate “anime way” to make those restrictions fun.
A Delicious in Dungeon Campaign Could Be Fantastic
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The premise of Ryōko Kui’s Delicious in Dungeon sees a small adventuring party venture into a seemingly endless underground structure to save a friend. They have no money for supplies, and their last failed endeavor left them without most of their inventory. Laios, the team’s fearless leader, decides they’ll hunt monsters for food. They encounter a Dwarf named Senshi, who boasts extensive experience in both dungeon diving and the culinary arts. Laios travels with a classic Dungeons & Dragonsparty and a familiar goal. The draw quickly becomes hunting specific monsters and creating recipes to make them delicious. A video game adaptation would be one part Monster Hunter and two parts Cooking Mama. By combining several things anime already does well, Netflix’s take on Ryōko Kui’s series could send players running back to old D&D.
The glorious visuals of 2D anime suit almost everything. They accomplish two things with unmatched perfection. 2D anime is the best imaginable medium for bombastic fight scenes and shots of food looking delectable. The inherently epic nature of an anime combat scene translates across generations and art styles. When a live-action project captures something transcendent in its fluid application of violence, many compare it to anime. Simultaneously, some food appears almost impossibly tasty when depicted in 2D. Studio Ghibli films are a great go-to example of this phenomenon. Delicious in Dungeon perfectly matches those two elements and uses them to elevate old-school D&D. Anime shows gave tons of TTRPG fans guidance in character design and action direction, but this one shines a new light on the draw of the game. Just as Goblin Slayer made fans want to swing swords, Trigger’s latest makes us want to conserve food.
Placing limitations on a character in a story is critical. Even a show like One Punch Man puts boundaries on its comical main character. TTRPG characters can only be powerful within the bounds of the game system, lest they leave their party mates behind. Delicious in Dungeon finds the fun in limitations. The show’s heroes struggle more with poverty and starvation than with giant scorpions and zombies. Death at a monster’s hand is less dangerous than the financial suffering of constant failure. Delicious in Dungeon doesn’t feel like any other D&D-inspired work, but it might understand one appeal of the game more than most.
Introduced via a free update shortly after the release of the Iceborne expansion, Defender Weapons are powerful armaments that can help give you the edge. Their purpose was to exhilarate players’ progress through the latter stages of the base game in a bid to get them ready for the increasingly difficult Iceborne content. Due to their overpowered nature, however, some hardcore players recommend avoiding them if you can help it. So, should you use Defender Weapons in Monster Hunter World? Let’s shed some light on this topic.
What Are Defender Weapons in MHW?
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Essentially, Defender Weapons and Defender Armor are powerful versions of the standard equipment in the game. They’re all forgeable from the beginning of your campaign and can be upgraded for use up to Master Rank 1. Not only do they boast higher Attack damage, but they also feature improved Sharpness stats and Elemental buffs.
What muddies the water and makes Defender Weapons and Defender Armor less desirable is the fact that they’re so dang overpowered compared to their regular versions. So much so, in fact, that some players actually believe they can prove detrimental in the long run to your overall skills and muscle memory. In other words, they’re so strong, you won’t need any skill to wield them, and once players embark on their more-challenging adventure in Iceborne, they’re likely to have their butts beaten to a pulp.
Should I Use Defender Weapons and Defender Armor in MHW?
Ultimately, we believe the answer depends on how you like to play Monster Hunter: World. If you’re playing solo or you’re a newbie, and you’re feeling a little underpowered, we’d definitely recommend forging some Defender Weapons and Armor to help give you a boost.
On the other hand, if you’re playing in a team of hunters, and you’re a more experienced Monster Hunter player who knows the game like the back of their hand, then we’d suggest forgoing the powerful equipment and relying on your tried-and-tested skills to carry you through.
Either way, there’s no real right or wrong answer to this conundrum, but it’s nice that Capcom has given players the freedom of choice. Really, as long as you’re having fun, that’s all that matters, right?
And that does it for our guide on whether you should you use Defender Weapons in Monster Hunter World. For more tips and tricks, keep it locked at The Nerd Stash.
Traveling through the world of DnD, you will have many opportunities to change your armor. With each new Act, you’ll find better protection options to help you in battle. In this guide, you will learn how to get Helldusk Armor in Baldur’s Gate 3. This armor is considered one of the best in the game, and those who own it have significant advantages in battle. We will provide all the necessary instructions on how you can get it.
How to Obtain Helldusk Armor in BG3
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Since this armor is very good, it’s obvious that you won’t be able to get it at the beginning of the game, and you’ll have to go through a difficult path before you can don it. The events in which you will get the opportunity to get this armor take place in Act 3 after you reach the eponymous city of Baldur’s Gate.
One of the main protagonists of these events will be Raphael, and you’ll need to talk to him before you can access the House of Hope. He will offer to sign an agreement, which in any case will need to be broken or not signed so that the world does not plunge into chaos. You’ll first need to get to the House of Hope to prevent Raphael’s evil plans.
How To Get to the House of Hope in BG3
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When you get access to the House of Hope, you’ll need to get there, and this is another obstacle on the way to Helldusk Armor. Don’t worry; to get there, you must visit a diabolist named Helsik. You can find her in her shop Devil’s Fee, located in the northwestern part of the city. When you get there and find Helsik, you should talk. She will offer to teleport you to the House of Hope for 10,000 Gold, but if you persuade her, she’ll do it for just 1,000 Gold.
Once inside the House of Hope, you can complete many tasks and thoroughly explore the place. In addition, you can also find many valuable items, such as the Orphic Hammer, and help Hope, a level 10 cleric, escape from imprisonment.
As soon as you finish exploring House of Hope and decide to return to the portal to go back, an unexpected plot twist awaits you. Raphael will appear near you as soon as you try to enter the portal, and a fight with him will be inevitable. This is a very powerful boss with 666HP that will take you a long time to defeat. But the result is worth it because you will receive the long-awaited Helldusk Armor after defeating Raphael. So, we recommend that you prepare thoroughly before fighting this enemy and be ready for his unexpected attacks.
Here are a few choice tips to help you dispatch this challenging boss:
Equip as much Fire Resistance protection as you can.
Force, Thunder, and Necrotic damage is effective against Raphael.
Make sure to free Hope as her Banishment spell is super useful.
Keep your party spread out to help minimise damage.
Defeat the Cambions first, the Pillars next, and finally wail on Raphael.
The Effects of Helldusk Armor in Baldur’s Gate 3
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As soon as you get this legendary armor, you can put it on and enjoy the powerful effects it provides, namely:
Helldusk Armour: You are considered Proficient with this armor when wearing it.
Infernal Retribution: You will get Burning for 3 rounds after completing the Saving Throw
Prime Aegis of Fire: You cannot be Burned and resist Fire Damage. Also, you take 3 less damage from All sources.
In addition, it is also worth noting that this is a heavy armor that weighs 20, and its class is 21. You can also unlock the Fly skill by using it, and if you don’t need it, you can sell it for 8,000 Gold.
If you have other elements of this armor, then you also need to know about the effects they provide, so let’s talk about each of them:
BG3: Helldusk Helmet
Infernal Sight: You cannot be Blinded, and you can see in ordinary and magical darkness up to a range of 12m.
Magical Durability: +2 bonus to Saving Throws against spells.
Enemies cannot make critical strikes against you.
Immolating Gaze class action.
Helldusk Gloves
Infernal Acuity: Spell Attack Rolls and Spell Save DCs always have a +1 bonus.
Infernal Touch: Unarmed attacks deal an additional 1-6 Necrotic damage and can inflict Bleeding. If you attack with a weapon, your attacks deal additional fire damage from 1 to 6 points.
Strength Saving Throws +1.
Rays of Fire Cantrip.
Helldusk Boots
Steadfast: You ignore the effects of Difficult Terrain, and also, you cannot be forcibly moved by an enemy’s spells or actions.
Infernal Evasion: If you fail a Saving Throw, you can use your reaction to succeed instead.
Hellcrawler class action allows you to teleport and then inflict 2-16 fire damage with additional blast damage.
Whether you’re looking to brew some Invisibility Potions or complete Professor Onai’s Assignment, you’ll need the putrid mucus from Trolls in Hogwarts Legacy. After your first encounter with these unnaturally giant humanoid monsters in Hogsmeade, it’ll become clear that these brutes aren’t your average Goblins or Poachers. You’ll need to fight more Trolls during the specific quests, but if you want to farm these beasties for their Bogeys, knowing where to find their lair locations is essential in Hogwarts Legacy.
All Troll Lair Locations in Hogwarts Legacy
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There are a total of ten Troll Lairs across the world map, with arguably the most accessible den in the Forbidden Forest. Some spots might even spawn two Trolls. For instance, we encountered duos when scouting out two lairs in Manor Cape and Clagmar Coast. These beasties are more “bullet-sponges” than anything, but it’s still good to have your wits about you when dealing with these monsters in combat.
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Follow the main road south of the North Ford Bog Entrance Floo Flame. If you reach a Mooncalf Den, you’ve gone too far south. Stray a bit to the west when heading south to find the Troll Lair in the Forbidden Forest.
Feldcroft Troll Lairs
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Using the hamlet’s Floo Flame of Feldcroft as a reference point, you’ll find three Troll locations in this Hogwarts Legacy region:
One near the riverside directly to the west
Another sits north along the mountain ridge, north of a Puffskin Den
