• Table of Contents
  • Intro
  • Weapon types and their strengths
  • Weapon and build combo on the go
  • Avowed release window

Intro

Whether you want to cast a few fancy spells, shoot an enemy from range or bonk them on their head in melee, you will not be limited to just one option as the game will allow dynamic combat style switching.

Weapon types and their strengths

During the Developer_Direct showcase, Obsidian showed how the combat will work with various weapons. Spellcasting will offer ranged versatility with control and damage capabilities, guns will be strong at mid-range bursting and melee weapons are good at beating enemies down. Who would’ve guessed?

Weapon and build combo on the go

While each weapon type offers a way to play the game, you can also mix it up. It is possible to wield a sword in one hand and a gun in the other, two swords, two guns or even two wands, all up to the player.

One interesting combo the devs showed is the ability to freeze enemies with wands or magic and then use a heavy melee attack to shatter them. This is reminiscent of Souls games’ combat systems where ranged and melee or magic and melee are often combined for maximum effect.

Avowed release window

The showcase wrapped up with the note that Avowed is set to release during Fall 2024. We are still a while away from that but if the showcase is anything to go by, Obsidian has a treat in store that will be worth the wait.