Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Step : Wizards & Loadouts

• The first step of the game is choosing a Wizard.
• If this is your first time playing, you start the game without having to choose a wizard. Head on to step .
• Let's choose Lapis and their first Loadout; marked A.
• Click on the graphic with the "A" to start your first game!

Step : Starter Artifact

• Upon starting your Journey, an Artifact Draft will pop up on the screen.
• If this is your first time playing, this node will not be available. Head on to step .
• These Starter Artifacts provide passive effects during your run.
• Click on one of these Artifacts to continue to the next node.

Step : Choosing the Path Ahead

• After selecting your Starter Artifacts, you will see different paths to take.
• Click on one of the Enemy nodes ahead of you to start your first Combat Encounter.

Step : Combat

Basics

• Health: Both the Wizard and Enemies have a Green  Health Bar below them which represent the amount of  Damage they can take before they're defeated.
• Utility Spells: These  Spells provide various effects which enhance your own offensive, defensive, and passive abilities. Let's move on and cast our first Utility Spell, Fluctuate
• Attack Spells: These  Spells are used to deal  Damage in order to defeat enemies.  Damage is the most common way to reduce the  Health of the respective unit.
• Defense Spells: These  Spells are used to protect yourself from enemy attacks and abilities.  Block is the most common way to prevent  Damage from reaching the unit.

Casting a Spell

• At the start of combat, you will Roll  Dice automatically. Hold-Click one of these dice to carry it.
• Let's Cast Lapis' Signature  Spell, Fluctuate. The symbol in its Socket represents what die values it will accept. In this case, any vale is accepted.
• Carry the die over the  Spell and release it to place the die into its Socket.
• You have now Rerolled your  Dice to a new value!

Dealing Damage

• Let's cast Lapis' Starter Attack  Spells, Ice Spear. This Socket accepts dice only valued at , , , or .
• Click and Hold a  Dice with a matching value and release it into the Spell's Socket. This will activate the Targeting system, allowing you to choose your victim directly.
• Drag the Arrow to an enemy's avatar and Click on it.
• You have now dealt your first Attack !

Building Defense

• Above the enemy's Avatar, you will see its Intent. Often this will represent how much incoming damage you have to Block.
• Let's cast Lapis' Starter Defense  Spell, Aqua Fortis. This Socket accepts dice only valued at , , , or .
• Click and Hold a die with a matching value and release it into the Spell's Socket. You will see a new display next to your Health Bar representing the amount of Block you've gained.
• This amount will subtract how much  Damage is taken from teh value displayed by the enemy's intent.

Ending Your Turn

• On the right-center of the screen is the End Turn Button.
• Try hovering the cursor over this Button; now you can see a Preview of how the incoming Damage affects the Wizard's Health and/or Block.
• Once you've spent your dice, dealt your  Damage, and gained your  Block; Click the End Turn Button.
• This will start the Enemy's turn, allowing it to perform it's Intent.
• You have now  Blocked your first Incoming Attack!

Step : Victory or Defeat

Finishing a Combat Encounter

• If your Wizard's Health is reduced to 0, you will be defeated, and have to start over from Step One.
• If you reduce the Enemy's Health to 0, you will be granted a reward, and can then continue your chosen path on the World Map.

Choosing your Rewards

• After Completing a Combat Encounter, you will be rewarded with various Loot ( Gold, a  Spell and occasionally a  Potion).
• Let's Start with your First  Spell Draft! Click on the  Spell shaped Icon to open the draft.
• Here you will be given the choice of 3  Spells. Clicking on any one you like will add it to your hand automatically for the next encounter.
• You can reroll  Spells for 20  Gold
•  Spell with specific effects will show Tooltips upon hovering your cursor over them explaining what they do; Choose Wisely!
• Once you've finished selecting your rewards, you will then be able to continue on your path to the next encounters.

Spoils of Victory

• After you defeat the Final Boss of The Void, you will be Victorious.
• You will then be shown your score for the run.
• Next, your progress in Experience and Milestones. Hopefully you've earned a token or two.
• Next is a summary of your build, so to admire your work and take a screenshot if you like (there's a button for that too).

New Games

• Upon returning to the Wizards Selection screen, a display of unlocked features will begin.
• You will find these aspects of the game available to you from now on during new runs.
• Once you've finished viewing your Unlocks, you will be able to select a character for a new game.

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