Guide to Deepwoken - Key Points from the Lecture

Introduction

• Deepwoken: Roguelike Roblox game made by Monaz Studios.
• Death Mechanic: Three lives – Healthy (red), Stained (orange), Drowned (blue). Drowning means Hell (Depths).
• Depths: Known as Hell; dying here means wiping and restarting.

Starting a New Character

• Choices: Weapon type, Attunement (magic), Boons (bonuses), Flaws (downsides), Origin.
• Attunements:
  • Flamecharm: Fire magic, large AOE damage, strong in combos.
  • Frostraw: Ice magic, slows opponents, causes particle issues.
  • Thundercall: Lightning magic, strong moves with Mantra modifications.
  • Gale Breath: Wind magic, can remove opponent's mantras (Suffocate).
  • Shadowcast: Shadow magic, removes ether (mana) needed for mantras.
• Weapons:
  • Light Weapons: Fast, low damage.
  • Heavy Weapons: Slow, high damage.
  • Medium Weapons: Balanced speed and damage.
• Boons and Flaws: Choose manic flaw with any boon.
• Origins: Determines spawn location, two initial options (Etris and Vigil).

Developing Your Character

• Planning: Essential before starting, consider Oaths, Mantras, Murmurs, and Bells.
• Oaths: Sets of abilities based on lore, different types for different playstyles.
• Murmurs: Special abilities, easier to get, three types – Ardor, Tacet, Rhythm.

Progression

• Initial Quests: Do Engage and Aerial Assault quests for essential talents.
• Farming Spots: Recommended locations by level:
  • 1-5: Eresia.
  • 6-10: Mini.
  • 11-15: Hive.
  • 16-20: Higher-level islands or Depths (risk of wiping).

Combat and Community

• Combat System: Vital to understand for effective gameplay.
• Community: Seek advice on Discord (recommended to use the provided Discord over official for better responses).