: Many players from Steam Community and Reddit note that because the game intentionally makes the player feel powerless, the guide is vital for mechanical survival and ensuring time isn't wasted on dead-end paths.
Kaelen “The Reckoning” Voss Archetype: The Atoner Class: Vengeance Paladin 3 / Shadow Sorcerer X (or Rogue/Hexblade)
| Slot | Dark Hero | Anchor | Vector | Cleaner | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Sacrificial Dagger (HP cost+) | Martyr’s Scepter (Healing reverse) | Cursed Grimoire (+Debuff duration) | Executioner’s Axe (+dmg to <30% HP) | | Armor | Shadow Weave (+dmg at low HP) | Chain of Anguish (redirects 15% dmg) | Mist Robes (Evasion on debuff) | Silent Stride (Stealth on kill) | | Main Stat | HP (ironically) or Crit Dmg | HP & Defense | Effect Hit Rate & Speed | Attack & Precision | | Sub-stat priority | HP Loss > Crit Rate > Speed | Damage Reduction > HP% | Speed > Effect Hit > Res | Crit Dmg > Atk% > Speed |