- Use [IE_CameraCenter] to center the camera on your selected character.
- Use [IE_CameraZoomIn] and [IE_CameraZoomOut] to zoom in and out.
- Use [IE_CameraToggleMouseRotate] + [IE_CameraRotateMouseLeft] or [IE_CameraRotateMouseRight] to rotate the camera.
- Use [RightStickX] to rotate the camera.
- Your spells will react with the environment, so use your surroundings to your advantage.
- If a fight is getting the better of you, you can always flee and come back when you're more prepared.
- Attacking guards in a city is one of the fastest ways to end your journey.
- Even if someone really deserves it, murder in broad daylight is sure to bring guards to your doorstep.
- You can fight alone, but you don't have to; all kinds of allies might be eager to join your party.
- Many items and adventures are hidden off the beaten path.
- Don't be shy; citizens and enemies alike may be eager to share their stories.
- Today a Wizard, tomorrow a Battlemage: Your starting stats don't have to determine the rest of your game.
- You can separate stacked items by holding [IE_SplitItemToggle] and then dragging and dropping to another inventory slot.
- Drag and drop items in your inventory panel on top of one another to craft new items.
- Most people you encounter will be interested in trading with you. Even a mere peasant might have something interesting to sell.
- To cut a delicate path through a dangerous area, toggle into sneak mode and zoom in using [IE_CameraZoomIn].
- To cut a delicate path through a dangerous area, toggle into sneak mode and zoom in using [RightStickY].
- If your cursor turns orange when you hover over an item, the item belongs to someone else.
- Don't like the looks of that new helmet? Hide it by un-ticking its display box in your inventory panel.
- The talent Pet Pal allows you to speak to animals. Bark, bark. Moo. Quite a bit of storyline, quests and even items can get unlocked through these conversations so it is well worth considering giving at least one of your characters this talent.
- Holding [IE_DestructionToggle] will allow you to destroy lifeless items, such as barrels and chairs - or to attack unsuspecting friendlies.
- Use [IE_DestructionToggle] to destroy lifeless items, such as barrels and chairs - or to attack unsuspecting friendlies.
- You can set the edge panning speed in the Game section of the Options Menu; you can also disable it entirely.
- Arrow and magic projectiles will fly through your companions without harming them, but explosions and area effects will affect everyone.
- Tame the elements! Creating electricity on a water surface will electrify it and everyone on it.
- Ooze surfaces not only poison whoever steps into them but are also highly flammable. Tread with care.
- Water can be turned into ice via freezing spells or into a steam cloud via fire.
A steam cloud can be turned into a static cloud by using electricity on it. Static clouds can electrify your enemies! - Lava is lethal. A lava surface cannot be destroyed or transformed. If you see lava, it's time relocate to... somewhere else.
- Don't underestimate Scrolls: one of those tiny pieces of parchment used at the right moment can turn the tide of battle!
- Teleport things! Relocate enemies into harmful surfaces, place explosive barrels closer to your foes, or move allies out of harm's way.
- Breaking doors and chests, rather than picking their locks or looking for an appropriate key, will damage your weapon's durability.
- Holding [IE_QueueCommand] allows you to queue your orders. They will then be executed one after the other.
- You cannot target enemies in clouds unless they are very close to you.
- Remember that townsfolk, guards, and enemies have their own alliances; attacking one may mean dealing with them all.
- You can learn new skills by finding or buying skillbooks.
- If an action costs too many Action Points, skip your turn. Your Action Points will transfer to your next turn, up to a maximum capacity of 6.
- You can hit the ground or surfaces with your weapon by holding [IE_DestructionToggle] + [IE_Action1] and then clicking terrain.
- [You can hit the ground or surfaces with your weapon by pressing [IE_DestructionToggle] and selecting the spot you wish to attack.]
- Skills get penalties or bonuses based on your primary stats.
- Always keep an eye out for new and interesting gear. A demon will make short work of an old, rusty sword.
- The range of bows and crossbows is limited, but look for high ground to significantly increase their range!
- You can add markers to your map to keep track of fights you want to face, hints you want to remember, or quests you want to finish.
- In combat, hit [IE_ToggleTacticalCamera] to enter Tactical View.
- Traders restock every hour or when any character in your party levels up.
- If you run out of money, barter! Exchange items from your inventory to make up for the value of an item that's too expensive. If you have a group of characters it is highly recommended to give at least one of them strong points in Bartering, and do all your trading through them for both buying and selling. It's a waste to have multiple characters do this since you can freely trade items between characters, so specialize your other characters into different areas.
- If you tend to lose sight of characters in combat, activate the character outlines by hitting [IE_HighlightCharacters].
- If you tend to lose sight of characters in combat, visit the Options menu and activate the character outlines.
- To examine a character, hover over them and hit [IE_ToggleInfo]. The higher your Loremaster skill, the more detailed the info you get.
- To examine a character, open the Action menu and use Examine. The higher your Loremaster skill, the more detailed the info you get.
- You can move heavy items by increasing your Strength or investing points in Telekinesis.
- Click on townsfolk while in sneak mode to rifle through their pockets. However, if your Thievery skill is not high enough you will fail, and the victim will immediately turn and confront you about it. If you don't successfully Persuade them that nothing happened you'll be in for a fight. The same goes for taking/interacting with the prized possessions of people while they can see you. If you do manage to steal one of their possessions from around them, the moment they turn around and can see that spot they will be startled, call out that there was a burglary and then start looking for nearby people. If they catch up to you in that instant they'll ask to inspect your pack; if you do they'll find the item and attack, if you don't and fail a Persuade attempt they'll also attack.
- [Interact with townsfolk while sneaking behind them to rifle through their pockets.]
- Trap Disarm Toolkits work on mines and gas pits, too.
- Change your party's formation by clicking above the topmost player portrait. It is highly recommended to have a wider spread party formation and have Start Combat With Formation selected so that there is less chance of a disabling AoE effect like Blinding Powder hitting the entire party early and making the battle much more difficult at the start.
- Lower or raise the volume of music, voices, and other audio under the Options Menu.
- Sneak up on unsuspecting parties to hear conversations that might not be meant for you.
- A creature with an elemental resistance higher than 100 will regenerate from that element.
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