I gotta say man.. a lot of gaming channels have, over the years, lost focus on the "gaming" and gone into news or politics or just lolcow coverage... but I appreciate the hell out of channels like yours that have stuck pretty well to gaming. A few of the games you've covered have lead to hours of enjoyment for me, and for that you have my thanks.
Honestly, can agree if I want some info on games like wolcen I usually come to this channel and this channel was what introduced me to median xl which was pretty cool.
Hidden Character Creation Feature: Choosing a male, selecting a beard, then going back and changing your gender to female allows you to play as a bearded lady.
Wasn't there a bearded lady on X-Factor or Britain's Got Talent a few years go? (the show where there's 4 judges and the singer / group introduces themselves and starts singing) Maybe that beard is in the game too so you can recreate that singer
@@jordaneverett3004 Yes, it did the grid system first but not the rotating bit which is what he was talking about. I also love that it can rotate around so you're not forced to dig through like PoE just for the few things you want, should lead to some really interesting builds
i love when the game is so new that there isn't a meta so i don't feel forced to pick between the best builds imma roll with an ailment build that is exceptionally tanky gonna stack dots on enemies and watch them die while i dodge around / facetank until they die it's probably gonna be an awful build but maybe i'll hit a jackpot
"so i don't feel forced to pick between the best buids" fucking hell man get some actual gaming sense esus fucking christ do you play games to have fun or to run the sweatiest builds?
Am going for an ailment build as well. But I'll be focusing on attack speed and poison. During the beta I like one of the red trees that gives you 80% more toxins and rend (whic I guess is bleed?) but can't inflict elemental ailments. So it's gonna be green>red>green for me. Excited to see how that works out
Not gonna lie, when he rotated that skill wheel, I screamed out loud, because I spent a couple of hours trying to come up with reasonable routes in the wheel which I happened to start with.
Blocking isn't reliant on shields! If you have a heavy chest piece or helmet (iirc) you gain block chance for any weapon too. So you can do a blocky dual wielding beerzerker type thing, if that is what you'd like :)
@@scrubfive9239 Added defense/ block. Also unless this was changed from beta shields add a modifier to pistols, if you have one equipped, to work more like shotguns.
I think I'll break my rule of not buying 'just released games'. I don't think this is a loot box cash grab. So Rhykker, thanks so very much for covering the game and giving these tips. All the best and please continue to cover Wolcen.
Don't buy it right now, you can't play online and offline doesn't save your character/wipes your progress randomly. It's a known bug and affecting a lot of players.
Don't buy the game now. The game is filled with bugs and a broken online. There is a major bug where your attacks will just harmlessly pass through enemies. Arrows, aoe hammer attacks, doesn't matter. You can click all you want and you'll do no damage. This is fairly frequent and multiple people are expressing frustration over being unable to beat the first big dungeon due to hitboxes that just don't work. Nevermind the bad performance that makes the game stutter like crazy. It is not worth your money now.
Just to clarify from my time in the beta, all damage types have an ailment, even an unenchanted sword. There are damage classes (Material, Elemental, Occult) each with their own sub categories. So a cabalist isn't just for casters, it's also good for melee and archer builds to apply your weapon ailment, and to trigger the ailment of any additional damage from magical effects.
That's what I love about the game. It let's me decide how I want to make my build instead of pushing me towards something I'm not kind of liking much. It gives me that freedom and that's what players want.
Most excellent video, Rhykker. Wolcen's take on the ARPG is a little different than other ARPG's (IMO), so a little bit of consideration as to what kind of build you wanna go with is pretty important. If the Act 1 boss is any indication as to how the rest of the game is going to go.... we can't mess around. Those boss fights are TOUGH!!!
Seriously! I like the depth of the skill tree but it looks way more accessible to me than PoE. I always preferred D3 cause I liked the simplicity but this skill tree has enough depth that I can play around but still feels basic enough that it's moderately clear what path to take.
Remember this is early access. They have to keep pushing good like this to make it super successful. I personally think it’s a game too good to be true but so far they got me on it. I love both D3 and PoE but D3 is sometimes too simple in builds while PoE is sometimes overly complex. Also, it kills me that PoE can’t be played offline lag is a bitch on it even solo self found.
So, I don't know how optimized this build is, but I do love how I can pump everything into the hp stat and still gain attack damage due to how the system work.
Ehhh, the banner that shows the "class" name is definitely purple yeah, but the orbs themselves are more indigo, leaning a lot more towards blue than purple. I'd call them blue if I was talking about them too.
@@gabbonoo Because saying indigo just confuses most people and requires further explanation regardless. It's in between blue and violet, and purple is on the other side of violet so calling it purple is way worse than calling it blue anyway.
Thanks. Best explanation of how Wolcen works that I've seen so far. I was just choosing things at random without seeing/understanding the wheel or the significance of the locations of the nodes.
Well this vid answers my question if I was gonna get this or Grim Dawn first. Wolcen actually seems pretty legit and seems like it is fun and satisfying leveling towards the endgame. I'll buy this first then Grim Dawn.
Wolcen is awesome , but it's having some launch issues , while Grim Dawn has been smooth for a long time. Just something to think about. I like them both , and even like Wolcen a bit more. But it is having issues at the moment.
Ofc wolcen got some issues, almost every game got that on release. But i most say, grim down isnt that good, played it alot, but didnt get that fun feeling.
@@bipsi15 I liked Grim Dawn , but not like a lot. It was just kind of okay. It just didn't "click" with me to be awesome. Never could put my finger on it.
@@bipsi15 Exactly ! That is one reason i am so positive on Wolcen. Problems aside , the design choices all "work" for me personally. They fit my likes and preferences.
Hey Rykker, I just want to say, I really appreciate your insight into games in the fashion that you do it. To put it bluntly money is not an issue however before any purchase I watch your videos. The fact that you give an unbiased opinion gives a really nice first look into a game. I really can appreciate the fact that you have integrity and are not afraid to mention a journalist approach. keep up the good work!
so this is diablo but from a company that may for the time being give a crap about their playerbase and release an actual expansion more than once every 17 years.
@@bobtheyob I realized clearly from your statement that your butt-hurt over the fact that your daddy blizz has you doing the same crap over and over again for 15 years at a time. Grats bromigo, grats.
Just wow! Great, great explanation of things I didn't know about/understand. Clear, easy to listen to style with very useful information--the definition of good teaching. Don't know what you do IRL but if you're half as good at it as you are in your videos you're golden. New subscriber. THANKS!
I am proud that we, Frenchies managed to do a good hack n slash , cant wait to star it , i am dowloading the patch . i hope you will continue to make video on Wolcen :) love from France
My first idea was "evasive ranger who applies crippling debuffs by shooting". That would basicaly mean high dmg from distance, being able to avoid taking damage, while negating any strength an enemy might have, thus helping an entire group. Thoughts?
Seeing you talk about the skill tree made me buy the game. Seeing that its actually much more simpler than it looks is a huge sigh of relief for me, I love PoE but I cant play that game without a guide in any way, was scared I would have to wait a few weeks until builds started poping up.
The way Wolcen makes so many things work together , or work with various skills - it really does look like the kind of game , where it is simple to make builds , but has enough complexity to make building fun. I'm really happy with it so far.
The info on the gate of fates you provide in this video is very simplistic to a fault in my opinion. This game customization is fun because you can mix and match pretty much everything. The ranger sub class for example works for any projectile making its almost even better on page archetypes than now wielder. That's just one example. I know it's a beginner guide but still.
I downloaded steam and bought it. I am going in 100% fresh, no reviews/no expectations. Just fresh experience, although it was 10 bucks cheaper an hour before I snagged it, awell!
I like the idea of "turns" for end game content that aren't tied to time gating or daily quests (or whatever) As someone who doesn't have time to play a game every day except for POTENTIALLY the odd weekend session of a few hours at a time. The way wolcen appears to be handling this definitely seems more player time friendly. Excited to get a chance to play this in the future.
@@JohnClarkW It's been offline play for a while now since it's been in early access. Now it's full release people are having issues actually playing online. Typical
Shadly i can't play offline mode since i suffer from character progression reset bug-issues.. :( I hope they can fix it soon..Every time i do a character when i exit and re enter the game,my character is gone,like i didn't create it at all and i can't find anywhere the SAVE folder in Wolcen folder..So some people play just fine offline mode others can't play Offline,this is sad.
Great guide, I'm glad you are taking it on. About 20 hrs of game play so far. I am taking the time to explore every inch of the maps, smash every breakable and kill every mob. It does have a few bugs, but I still am enjoying the game overall. At $40 it's worth it.
This game has an strong smell to Warhammer fantasy... i just saw fking Juggernaut of Khorne at 8:19 And a lot of more reference, don't get me wrong, i love it!
OMFG my jaw was on the ground when explaining how many classes there are. Buying it now! Edit: Unfortunately another gamelauch that is just fucked. Can't start an online or offline game. Think the success got them by suprise.
> You should have around 2k combined HP and shield Me, just having killed the boss with 400 HP: "Man, that was tough. I wonder if it's meant to hit that hard."
@@girthpapi Because in chapter 4 it is all about mixing abilities from different jobs to complement the skills ( base class ) you choose to focus on. It is a pretty obvious comparison.
Love the game so far! Just a quick side-note. As a mage, attack speed can still be important! Having fast auto attacks that regen willpower is very helpful :D
@Ace Arch yep exactly. Although most of my crit comes from spells and all of my leech comes from spells. Depends on the build. You could honestly do a crit auto attack image and it would work amazingly with the projectile bounce node.
I would like to know more about ailments... Running a caster and not sure if I should be concerned with Wisdom or if I should follow the ailment portions of the skill tree. I am only level 10 and haven't run into any skills that are obviously dot abilities. It seems to be a major part of the game but I don' t totally understand when or how the ailment damage is applied.
@@hanalister2812 Well same, also I just don't have time for games right now. Been playing diablo 2 when I got time, ill just wait till those bugs go and get this.
great video. I've seen the dev notes regards to the specializations and got really confuse when I look at the passive node tree. Thanks for breaking down the info to an easier to digest version
16GB is actually the entire Game just uninstall the Game in steam and delete the left overs in the Steamapps/common Folder to avoid bugs and Problems is advised by the Devs.
First time i come across one of your videos. Really amazing job my friend. I was wondering if it was worth it to buy this game ? However when you said i can combine everything i want in this game, caster/ranged (my favs) i was sure this is a game i will spend money and enjoy. Also your narrative voice makes the video much more enjoyable! Good work man, you've earned an extra sub :)
@@nerulon089 Why is everyone saying they can't play the game, when in reality the only one preventing them from playing is themselves? Theres 0 harm in playing offline its the same game, unless you are dead set on playing with a friend theres no reason to not play offline and even then you can still use offline to experiment find a build you like then when online works cause theres big issues like people losing their characters entirely you can jump in and wreck with the build you enjoyed the most in offline for maximum fun with friends. The numerous different builds makes reputability incredibly high, so blowing through the story a 2nd time really shouldn't be any skin off your back. Since you can do it in a completely different manner.
yeah honestly, the act 1 boss in diablo 3 is a massive joke so lol, although the one in poe is probably easier for me now that i know that she mainly likes to use ice alot of the time.
I never had any issue with the act1 poe boss without buying any items.. the Wolcen boss was a pretty strong though. Three phases and having to learn his attack patterns. Took me a few attempts :/
@3:52 Grim Dawn devs looking at this going "meh, we good" cause there are things like damage over time devotions all over the tree, not just in one specialized corner like this game. I can already see how boxed in this will make your character.
1. Can you punch holes (sockets) in gear? 2. Will there be enough points for the skill tree to be max'd out at end game? So if I keep my character long enough can i get 100% in my tree?
This video is very well organized in it's information presentation and flow. Really good job dude. This game is complicated and wonderful because of it and there is a grip to cover and convey. Just from this video, I can see all the elements that game creators borrowed/applied/used from other games and brought to light in Wolcen. good job thanks you got a subscriber. :-D
In Diablo 3, I was always divided between Wizard or Demon Hunter, because I loved the ranged, speedy attacks from DH or the burst damage from Wiz. Wolcen was perfect cause I played as a hybrid, with a handgun and a catalyst, so best of both worlds, plus the Mage uses Willpower and the Ranger uses Rage so I'm constantly switching between the two. Enjoying the game so far, so glad I purchased it back in alpha =D
What is that Dulicate skill? could you have the same skills with different modifiers? that would make some interesting gameplay. Say you have 4 of the same but with different modifiers and are able to use them in a row.
D3 has never been the same for me ever since they changed the Marauder set. But it looks like you have a turret archer build that looks super fun. WOLCEN HERE I COME
Unless my monitor is just horribly off color wise, Scholar is purple, not blue. The orbs are more like an indigo color until you highlight them, but then they turn purple, as does the description.
Thank you very much! Great info all around. 08:36 for info on attributes. Found that very important and informative, especially the part at 08:57 regarding bonus damage.
I played around with Wolcen after a review you released like a year (or two) ago and it was definitely in alpha, as the skills tree was limited to a single ring. Seeing all the changes they've made, makes me want to try it again. Rust just kept my attention away from all other games, in the meantime.
Hey dude, awesome video!! I wondered, as you don't pick a class on creation, do items drop with completely random affixes or does your current build influence what affixes they have? In other words, do items drop with stats that are tailored to your build or are they completely random?
From what I've seen, there's a small bias in terms of drops based on what your primary and secondary stats are. I started out with a lot more Agility, and kept finding that stuff, then I moved over to Wisdom and suddenly things started trending that way. Which is pretty damn sweet if it's not just conformation bias.
Damn The class system is really good when i think about it... We can now discover all classes and whats good. then they can balance sh*t so we have to discover the meta again. And when that's done, they can just add another layer to the wheel, add like 10-20 levels to lvlcap and skyrocket the amount of classes you can make
I gotta say man.. a lot of gaming channels have, over the years, lost focus on the "gaming" and gone into news or politics or just lolcow coverage... but I appreciate the hell out of channels like yours that have stuck pretty well to gaming.
A few of the games you've covered have lead to hours of enjoyment for me, and for that you have my thanks.
Cheers buddy! Glad I can help bring some enjoyment to your life :)
You are so right.
Honestly, can agree if I want some info on games like wolcen I usually come to this channel and this channel was what introduced me to median xl which was pretty cool.
Brigand Boy , exactly.. everyone going the easy way just for money.. the biggest part dont even like video games anymore..
Hidden Character Creation Feature: Choosing a male, selecting a beard, then going back and changing your gender to female allows you to play as a bearded lady.
That's hilarious
Brilliant
I mean might as well, can't make the girl in game model much worse lol
Wasn't there a bearded lady on X-Factor or Britain's Got Talent a few years go?
(the show where there's 4 judges and the singer / group introduces themselves and starts singing)
Maybe that beard is in the game too so you can recreate that singer
I really hope this doesn't get patched.
I had to stop there for a second after seeing that rotating skill tree just to say how brilliant that idea is.
Kokosnuss it is indeed if you recall finally fantasy x did it first :)
@@jordaneverett3004 But first is not necessarily "best" or "most interesting". I think this is a better implemetation than POE or FFX
@@jordaneverett3004 Yes, it did the grid system first but not the rotating bit which is what he was talking about. I also love that it can rotate around so you're not forced to dig through like PoE just for the few things you want, should lead to some really interesting builds
I wonder how viable it will be to have hybrid classes, or if I should just stick to red if i want to have any effectiveness.
@@brianelston7583 Very viable. In fact , it seems to kind of be the point of it.
Rhykker's little brother does a good job. Well done!
Mark Mauk families got talent
Yeah the impersonation is pretty spot-on
i love when the game is so new that there isn't a meta so i don't feel forced to pick between the best builds
imma roll with an ailment build that is exceptionally tanky
gonna stack dots on enemies and watch them die while i dodge around / facetank until they die
it's probably gonna be an awful build but maybe i'll hit a jackpot
Yeah it's really refreshing.
"so i don't feel forced to pick between the best buids"
fucking hell man get some actual gaming sense
esus fucking christ do you play games to have fun or to run the sweatiest builds?
Am going for an ailment build as well. But I'll be focusing on attack speed and poison. During the beta I like one of the red trees that gives you 80% more toxins and rend (whic I guess is bleed?) but can't inflict elemental ailments. So it's gonna be green>red>green for me. Excited to see how that works out
@@NakedAvanger sweatiest builds because u dont want to be shitty :)
Give it a week or two :P
Not gonna lie, when he rotated that skill wheel, I screamed out loud, because I spent a couple of hours trying to come up with reasonable routes in the wheel which I happened to start with.
Blocking isn't reliant on shields! If you have a heavy chest piece or helmet (iirc) you gain block chance for any weapon too. So you can do a blocky dual wielding beerzerker type thing, if that is what you'd like :)
Sounds a little op depending on how blocking works in this game
Oh wow.. so what are benefits of shields? Just more armor?
@@scrubfive9239 more armor and more block chance. Tank build have passives that rely on block, so higher chance is better.
@@scrubfive9239 they can vary dramatically, but, for the most part they do offer a much higher 'All Resistance' stat.
@@scrubfive9239 Added defense/ block. Also unless this was changed from beta shields add a modifier to pistols, if you have one equipped, to work more like shotguns.
I think I'll break my rule of not buying 'just released games'. I don't think this is a loot box cash grab. So Rhykker, thanks so very much for covering the game and giving these tips. All the best and please continue to cover Wolcen.
Game released today, so you are good!
Don't buy it right now, you can't play online and offline doesn't save your character/wipes your progress randomly. It's a known bug and affecting a lot of players.
@Joel Williams Thanks Joel and Ogletret. I'll hold off. Have to finish up Battletech campaign anyhow. All the best guys.
Don't buy the game now. The game is filled with bugs and a broken online. There is a major bug where your attacks will just harmlessly pass through enemies. Arrows, aoe hammer attacks, doesn't matter. You can click all you want and you'll do no damage. This is fairly frequent and multiple people are expressing frustration over being unable to beat the first big dungeon due to hitboxes that just don't work. Nevermind the bad performance that makes the game stutter like crazy. It is not worth your money now.
@@GetterRay Thanks Getter. Yeah, I love the look of the game, I do believe they'll fix it, but I'll wait.
The bonus damage for stat points is 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, of BONUS stats(what you allocated) and not base stats(you gain 1 of each per level).
Just to clarify from my time in the beta, all damage types have an ailment, even an unenchanted sword. There are damage classes (Material, Elemental, Occult) each with their own sub categories. So a cabalist isn't just for casters, it's also good for melee and archer builds to apply your weapon ailment, and to trigger the ailment of any additional damage from magical effects.
Yeah , it's actually an amazing system. The generality of some of the nodes , like how you mentioned , really opens up some neat ideas.
@@adgato75 Indeed, I'm still playing around with it now the game has been released, never enough skill points XD
That's what I love about the game. It let's me decide how I want to make my build instead of pushing me towards something I'm not kind of liking much. It gives me that freedom and that's what players want.
@SteadyChasin MoneyBags Still havent had the chance to play online. Offline characters and everybody is talking about online builts except me :(
Most excellent video, Rhykker. Wolcen's take on the ARPG is a little different than other ARPG's (IMO), so a little bit of consideration as to what kind of build you wanna go with is pretty important. If the Act 1 boss is any indication as to how the rest of the game is going to go.... we can't mess around. Those boss fights are TOUGH!!!
So this is what a child of D3 and PoE would look like, cool ☺
Seriously! I like the depth of the skill tree but it looks way more accessible to me than PoE. I always preferred D3 cause I liked the simplicity but this skill tree has enough depth that I can play around but still feels basic enough that it's moderately clear what path to take.
Remember this is early access. They have to keep pushing good like this to make it super successful. I personally think it’s a game too good to be true but so far they got me on it. I love both D3 and PoE but D3 is sometimes too simple in builds while PoE is sometimes overly complex. Also, it kills me that PoE can’t be played offline lag is a bitch on it even solo self found.
@@hexusknight2306 Is it really still early access? Isnt this a full release already
@@S8N6 Today is full release i believe.
Satan6 your absolutely right my mistake however it’s still in its infancy and it’s got a lot to show so far but it still has a lot to live up to.
Thanks Rhykker, very helpful. Surprised this doesn't have more views. Love your content!
So, I don't know how optimized this build is, but I do love how I can pump everything into the hp stat and still gain attack damage due to how the system work.
When you rotated that skill tree my brain hurt.
Just take a minute to look at it static, you'll figure it out
Lol
Time to turn nerd mode on!
My brain rotated with it.
"... spell-castery stuff is blue"
me: "Bruh, that's purple"
is he red-blue colourblind?
But but, im green mage :/
Ehhh, the banner that shows the "class" name is definitely purple yeah, but the orbs themselves are more indigo, leaning a lot more towards blue than purple. I'd call them blue if I was talking about them too.
@@heyimanameheyimalastname why? if something is light grey, calling it white isnt easier than calling it grey
@@gabbonoo Because saying indigo just confuses most people and requires further explanation regardless. It's in between blue and violet, and purple is on the other side of violet so calling it purple is way worse than calling it blue anyway.
Thanks. Best explanation of how Wolcen works that I've seen so far. I was just choosing things at random without seeing/understanding the wheel or the significance of the locations of the nodes.
Clicked instantly, cant wait for more Wolcen content from you!
Ah! When the game looks so good you don't really care if its sponsored or not. A rare feeling.
We need a builder site to help us out to try out specs, that is for sure!
Wolchen looks really, really great!
The devs did a good job!
just bought the game and downloading now, am already hooked! thanks for the guide!
Keep the Wolcen content coming! :)
This game has been on and off my radar for some time now. I think I will be playing it after these videos. Thanks Rhykker!
Well this vid answers my question if I was gonna get this or Grim Dawn first. Wolcen actually seems pretty legit and seems like it is fun and satisfying leveling towards the endgame. I'll buy this first then Grim Dawn.
Wolcen is awesome , but it's having some launch issues , while Grim Dawn has been smooth for a long time. Just something to think about. I like them both , and even like Wolcen a bit more. But it is having issues at the moment.
Ofc wolcen got some issues, almost every game got that on release. But i most say, grim down isnt that good, played it alot, but didnt get that fun feeling.
@@bipsi15 I liked Grim Dawn , but not like a lot. It was just kind of okay. It just didn't "click" with me to be awesome. Never could put my finger on it.
adgato75 yeah same here!!! I really wanna love it, but i dont know what it is, it just dont fit me, lack of better Word 🤔
@@bipsi15 Exactly ! That is one reason i am so positive on Wolcen. Problems aside , the design choices all "work" for me personally. They fit my likes and preferences.
@Rhykker Is there any sort of Necromancer skills in which you can control a bunch of pets/undead?
Lots of cool info here. Looking forward to spending some time with this one
Hey Rykker, I just want to say, I really appreciate your insight into games in the fashion that you do it. To put it bluntly money is not an issue however before any purchase I watch your videos. The fact that you give an unbiased opinion gives a really nice first look into a game. I really can appreciate the fact that you have integrity and are not afraid to mention a journalist approach. keep up the good work!
so this is diablo but from a company that may for the time being give a crap about their playerbase and release an actual expansion more than once every 17 years.
-giving a crap about their playerbase
-1 expansion in 17 year's
-> sounds like diablo3 xD
I didn't realise releasing expansions was the benchmark for a good game. Does that mean Diablo 2 can be considered equal to 3 as they both have 1?
@@philhemke7521 5 years in 1 act sounds like Wolcen
@@bobtheyob I realized clearly from your statement that your butt-hurt over the fact that your daddy blizz has you doing the same crap over and over again for 15 years at a time. Grats bromigo, grats.
Wow this aged poorly
Just wow! Great, great explanation of things I didn't know about/understand. Clear, easy to listen to style with very useful information--the definition of good teaching. Don't know what you do IRL but if you're half as good at it as you are in your videos you're golden. New subscriber. THANKS!
I am proud that we, Frenchies managed to do a good hack n slash , cant wait to star it , i am dowloading the patch . i hope you will continue to make video on Wolcen :) love from France
Magnifique :)
Still proud? 😆
You should completely uninstall and re-install the game to prevent patch bugs as the devs have noted.
@@Daccura I bought and fresh installed the game after that note and doesn't work.
@@meSOOlame what exactly doesnt work?
My first idea was "evasive ranger who applies crippling debuffs by shooting". That would basicaly mean high dmg from distance, being able to avoid taking damage, while negating any strength an enemy might have, thus helping an entire group. Thoughts?
Downloading the game right now! Can't wait for the upcoming builds videos. :)
everyone is stuck at steam authenticator
Downloading right now too but with my crappy Connection it takes 6 freaking Hours. Can i have a F for my crappy Internet pls?
@@Vell1981 I downloaded it, logged in and I found out I need a new PC... :(
Seeing you talk about the skill tree made me buy the game. Seeing that its actually much more simpler than it looks is a huge sigh of relief for me, I love PoE but I cant play that game without a guide in any way, was scared I would have to wait a few weeks until builds started poping up.
The way Wolcen makes so many things work together , or work with various skills - it really does look like the kind of game , where it is simple to make builds , but has enough complexity to make building fun. I'm really happy with it so far.
I bought this game yesterday, because I saw your video!
@SteadyChasin MoneyBags 40$, sad.. paid $12.5. best money spent. 2 words, offline mode.... for now.
The info on the gate of fates you provide in this video is very simplistic to a fault in my opinion.
This game customization is fun because you can mix and match pretty much everything. The ranger sub class for example works for any projectile making its almost even better on page archetypes than now wielder. That's just one example.
I know it's a beginner guide but still.
I've followed every tip so far in this video. I'm up to the step: "Now when you're in game..." Can't create a game at all.
Have you tried actually trying? My friend and I only had an issue in the first hour after release. Haven't had an issue since
@@hououinkymeowma2381 Yes, couldn't get through for about 8 hours.
OK...i'll say it. This looks a HELL of a lot better than I first thought. WOW ...the complexity...
"You have failed this city, white arrow!"
I don't think it was intentional but the fact they put the hotkey for the Apocalyptic form on F is brilliant. "Press F to INSTILL RESPECT"
I downloaded steam and bought it. I am going in 100% fresh, no reviews/no expectations. Just fresh experience, although it was 10 bucks cheaper an hour before I snagged it, awell!
Damn still cant get in but offline I'm lvl 8 this game is smoothe.......
I bought it before it went 'live' so it was cheaper. Didn't look like much, but release updated/added stuff and made my interest higher.
I like the idea of "turns" for end game content that aren't tied to time gating or daily quests (or whatever)
As someone who doesn't have time to play a game every day except for POTENTIALLY the odd weekend session of a few hours at a time. The way wolcen appears to be handling this definitely seems more player time friendly. Excited to get a chance to play this in the future.
I've been a third wheel all my life.
but your'e 12!
And his age is his all his life so Whats your point ?
@@Howltusk his point is that he isn't even really old enough to be worrying about that obviously lol
His point is invalid
Agreed, case closed.
You explained it very well dude. I really appreciate it. For a complex game like this, you made it simple. Thank you.
Can't wait to get home to play this! A quick question, can you use multiple weapon sets ingame? Or at least two? I mean, is weapon switching viable?
I think it is if its like the beta, but you need to get skills for them
3. Is there a storage chest to share stuff with other characters? 4. When upgrading gear can you choose what attributes will get added to it?
Steam is having issues including myself with Authentication for online play. They are currently working on it. I can only play offline atm.
It is nice to see a modern ARPG that allows offline play. It might get my money for that feature alone.
I was planning to play offline either way, I don't want lag affecting my single-player experience
@@JohnClarkW It's been offline play for a while now since it's been in early access. Now it's full release people are having issues actually playing online. Typical
Shadly i can't play offline mode since i suffer from character progression reset bug-issues.. :( I hope they can fix it soon..Every time i do a character when i exit and re enter the game,my character is gone,like i didn't create it at all and i can't find anywhere the SAVE folder in Wolcen folder..So some people play just fine offline mode others can't play Offline,this is sad.
Great guide, I'm glad you are taking it on. About 20 hrs of game play so far. I am taking the time to explore every inch of the maps, smash every breakable and kill every mob. It does have a few bugs, but I still am enjoying the game overall. At $40 it's worth it.
This game has an strong smell to Warhammer fantasy... i just saw fking Juggernaut of Khorne at 8:19
And a lot of more reference, don't get me wrong, i love it!
Hernan Sturtz how to make the best war hammer 40k game “say nothing about it being 40k”
@@kalman0966 rofl, that is true, after so many fails maybe not saying a thing will give them a win, good strategy.
OMFG my jaw was on the ground when explaining how many classes there are. Buying it now!
Edit: Unfortunately another gamelauch that is just fucked. Can't start an online or offline game. Think the success got them by suprise.
This, is how you do a sympathetic and informative yet sponsored review/video. Thanks, was fun to watch :)
> You should have around 2k combined HP and shield
Me, just having killed the boss with 400 HP: "Man, that was tough. I wonder if it's meant to hit that hard."
This will be a great year for arpg fans
Vokasha Kirashiro diablo 4 isn’t coming this year
Jc 9919 you miss the point sir
20-30 hours of content :(
I reached level 17 and spread my skills without realizing I could rotate the skill wheels >_
F
Can you respec the skill tree?
Respect
@@RandyMarsh-uc6sw I can, yes. That was in Beta, character got wiped in the meanwhile.
It feels like it doesn't matter what class you initially choose. A wizard can use guns and shoot stuff for example.
This makes me think FF Tactics meets Path of Exile. Looking forward to it!
Haha, I have no idea how you got FFT from this.
@@girthpapi Because in chapter 4 it is all about mixing abilities from different jobs to complement the skills ( base class ) you choose to focus on. It is a pretty obvious comparison.
Love the game so far! Just a quick side-note. As a mage, attack speed can still be important! Having fast auto attacks that regen willpower is very helpful :D
@Ace Arch yep exactly. Although most of my crit comes from spells and all of my leech comes from spells. Depends on the build. You could honestly do a crit auto attack image and it would work amazingly with the projectile bounce node.
"Rhykker" sounds like a mortal kombat character
I would like to know more about ailments... Running a caster and not sure if I should be concerned with Wisdom or if I should follow the ailment portions of the skill tree. I am only level 10 and haven't run into any skills that are obviously dot abilities. It seems to be a major part of the game but I don' t totally understand when or how the ailment damage is applied.
Every damage type has an ailment associated with it. You have to choose whether u want to just do damage , do ailments , or both.
I like that you in the very beginning say that this is sponsored. Most people try to hide it as much as it's possible. Thanks for being honest dude.
That's why I love Rhyker's channel, always straight forward.
pc tech channels do that almost always, still its great rhykker is straight forward
@@ajaakola2 I would've bought this game after this video I if wouldn't heard about many bugs that are in the game.
@@hanalister2812 Well same, also I just don't have time for games right now. Been playing diablo 2 when I got time, ill just wait till those bugs go and get this.
great video. I've seen the dev notes regards to the specializations and got really confuse when I look at the passive node tree. Thanks for breaking down the info to an easier to digest version
"So if you die to a boss, don't get discouraged..." (and use a trainer)
I feel guilty already
You don't have to wait for a full charge to go into Apocalyptic form. Also, you can leave Apocalyptic form by hitting the button again (Default R).
thought I downloaded the game yesterday, sit down to start playing after work and realize I have a 16 GB update....
16GB is actually the entire Game just uninstall the Game in steam and delete the left overs in the Steamapps/common Folder to avoid bugs and Problems is advised by the Devs.
Servers down for maintenance,no ETA available when they'll be up
Thanks for the infos! Was trying to learn these basics better from the forums but couldn't find anything concrete.
Dude please, it's not BLUE it's PURPLE! XD :D
First time i come across one of your videos. Really amazing job my friend. I was wondering if it was worth it to buy this game ? However when you said i can combine everything i want in this game, caster/ranged (my favs) i was sure this is a game i will spend money and enjoy. Also your narrative voice makes the video much more enjoyable! Good work man, you've earned an extra sub :)
with the current state of blizzard, if diablo 4 fails this looks like a good alternative
Wolcen 2 will be out before D4
Wolcen is released and d4 has no release date.
nah, go to PoE
Diablo franchise died long time ago. Blizzard will probably rip off other great games
Thanks to your Wolcen videos, I purchased Wolcen and no regrets! This game is awesome. Super diablo fan here also! Peace and love!
10:50 How can one be too tough? I stack toughness until I outtank the world... and then I stack some more toughness because I'm the wall.
I hear you ! Check out the Siegebreaker , it sounds like it was fucking made for us.
Havel the Rock build?
there are those guys and those guys, I rather go full dmg and then infuriate when I get onehit
Great video. Could you explain how does economy work in Wolcen? None of the guides have touched this topic. Does Wolcen have auction house or trading?
I'm watching guides on release night instead of playing coz the game servers are down...
Just play offline....
@@Notaforumguy007 Why is everybody saying this ? I did not buy the game for an offline single player...
@@nerulon089 Why is everyone saying they can't play the game, when in reality the only one preventing them from playing is themselves? Theres 0 harm in playing offline its the same game, unless you are dead set on playing with a friend theres no reason to not play offline and even then you can still use offline to experiment find a build you like then when online works cause theres big issues like people losing their characters entirely you can jump in and wreck with the build you enjoyed the most in offline for maximum fun with friends. The numerous different builds makes reputability incredibly high, so blowing through the story a 2nd time really shouldn't be any skin off your back. Since you can do it in a completely different manner.
great video rhykker,!! thanks., can you please tell us, can we use our stash tab to trade between our toons ?
"The act 1 boss in wolcen is harder than the act 1 boss in Diablo 3"
Laughs in PoE hahahaha
yeah honestly, the act 1 boss in diablo 3 is a massive joke so lol, although the one in poe is probably easier for me now that i know that she mainly likes to use ice alot of the time.
@@zaeverse3660 yeah try that in non trade league ( SSF) and get rekt due to no resistance hahahaha
Yeah but then the trading system in POE is a boss you get to farm.
Godzinhu imagine not having max resistances in HCSSF before that fight LUL
I never had any issue with the act1 poe boss without buying any items.. the Wolcen boss was a pretty strong though. Three phases and having to learn his attack patterns. Took me a few attempts :/
When i start a new ARPG i tend to go with a tank build just to familiarize myself with the game before i go for more difficult class combinations.
@3:52 Grim Dawn devs looking at this going "meh, we good" cause there are things like damage over time devotions all over the tree, not just in one specialized corner like this game. I can already see how boxed in this will make your character.
Outstanding job! I've been playing for 20 hours so far and you taught me a ton.
1. Can you punch holes (sockets) in gear? 2. Will there be enough points for the skill tree to be max'd out at end game? So if I keep my character long enough can i get 100% in my tree?
I have just purchased the game on Steam and literally cannot wait to play it, looks sick!
This video is very well organized in it's information presentation and flow. Really good job dude. This game is complicated and wonderful because of it and there is a grip to cover and convey. Just from this video, I can see all the elements that game creators borrowed/applied/used from other games and brought to light in Wolcen. good job thanks you got a subscriber. :-D
In Diablo 3, I was always divided between Wizard or Demon Hunter, because I loved the ranged, speedy attacks from DH or the burst damage from Wiz. Wolcen was perfect cause I played as a hybrid, with a handgun and a catalyst, so best of both worlds, plus the Mage uses Willpower and the Ranger uses Rage so I'm constantly switching between the two.
Enjoying the game so far, so glad I purchased it back in alpha =D
Decided to pre-order this a little while ago and its updating to the full version right now. Pretty hyped to give this a try!!
What is that Dulicate skill? could you have the same skills with different modifiers? that would make some interesting gameplay.
Say you have 4 of the same but with different modifiers and are able to use them in a row.
Yes , but no. U have it right , but no not in a row. Duplicated skills still share a cooldown.
D3 has never been the same for me ever since they changed the Marauder set. But it looks like you have a turret archer build that looks super fun. WOLCEN HERE I COME
Looking forward to giving it a try. Just hope it's not like Path of Ex..Healthnodes. That was really unsatisfying.
Ahh, how refreshing it is to have a new ARPG to play, and a great one at that! I feel like I can breath easier now.
Last Epoch is another good one in beta
Unless my monitor is just horribly off color wise, Scholar is purple, not blue. The orbs are more like an indigo color until you highlight them, but then they turn purple, as does the description.
As always awesome Review/Overview. Is there any controller support ?
Can you do updated guide with possibly which gear works for which class?
Rhykkers guides are the best! So easy to understand 😊 made my D3 days😄
Can’t wait to dive in 😎💪
Thank you very much! Great info all around.
08:36 for info on attributes. Found that very important and informative, especially the part at 08:57 regarding bonus damage.
Great video mate, at the active skills modifier menu there is a duplicated skill button what does it do ? I've no clue so far
Cheers! You unlock it with city planning; it allows you to have a skill equipped twice, saved with different modifier setups.
Wow this looks amazing. Is this out on Mac or will it be?
I played around with Wolcen after a review you released like a year (or two) ago and it was definitely in alpha, as the skills tree was limited to a single ring. Seeing all the changes they've made, makes me want to try it again.
Rust just kept my attention away from all other games, in the meantime.
Hey dude, awesome video!! I wondered, as you don't pick a class on creation, do items drop with completely random affixes or does your current build influence what affixes they have? In other words, do items drop with stats that are tailored to your build or are they completely random?
From what I've seen, there's a small bias in terms of drops based on what your primary and secondary stats are. I started out with a lot more Agility, and kept finding that stuff, then I moved over to Wisdom and suddenly things started trending that way. Which is pretty damn sweet if it's not just conformation bias.
Hey Rhykker, is there a way to reset gates of fate if you decide to change your mind, or want to do a fresh build as a high level? Asking for a friend
At the moment, Agility mage first ring sentinel second warlock :D all the casting speed :P
3:10 dots is the word you're looking for. DoT's and Debuffs
Damn The class system is really good when i think about it... We can now discover all classes and whats good. then they can balance sh*t so we have to discover the meta again. And when that's done, they can just add another layer to the wheel, add like 10-20 levels to lvlcap and skyrocket the amount of classes you can make