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The Spell Brigade doesn’t start with a big tutorial. In fact, there’s no tutorial at all. You’re thrown into a world where lots of creatures are trying to kill you, and your main job is to stay alive. This can be a little overwhelming if you’re new to the game.
Fortunately, the game isn’t overly difficult. Once you get the hang of how to play, you’ll be defeating groups of enemies quickly. To help beginners get started, here are some useful tips.
### Complete as Many Objectives as You Can
During a run, different objectives will appear on your screen. They’re all optional because the main goal is to survive until you face the final boss. Since pursuing objectives can put you in danger, you might think about skipping some. However, it’s best not to avoid any, unless it’s absolutely necessary.
Completing objectives rewards you with upgrades called augmentations. Some of these are extremely helpful, especially the legendary ones, which can significantly change how you play. Don’t miss out on these rewards.
### Focus on Upgrading Individual Skills
When you level up, you’re given a choice of three upgrades. These options include improvements like skill boosts, with some upgrades enhancing all your skills and others focusing on just one.
It’s tempting to pick upgrades that boost every skill, but it’s better to concentrate on upgrading individual abilities. Each time you upgrade a specific skill, it levels up. Increased levels allow you to add infusions, which give your skills elemental damage like fire, acid, lightning, or ice—making your attacks much more powerful than general improvements.
### Target Creatures Holding Purple Balls
Sometimes, during a run, you’ll see enemies holding large purple or blue balls. These balls contain experience points (XP) the enemies have collected from the battlefield. These XP should be yours, so the enemy is essentially stealing your experience.
Killing such enemies causes them to drop all the XP they carry, which can help you level up faster. If you see an enemy with a small ball, it’s best to wait until it builds into a bigger ball before attacking. This way, you can collect a lot more XP at once.
### Carefully Choose Your Respawn Spot
When you die, you can pick where to reappear by moving a large circle to your chosen location. It’s best to move as far away from enemies as possible. Also, note that you don’t just respawn normally—the game deals damage around your spawn point, which can kill nearby enemies as you come back.
A smart strategy is to position yourself on top of a group of weaker enemies so you can eliminate them immediately. This doesn’t work on boss-level foes, but if there are some regular enemies nearby, landing on top of them can clear the area and give you a better start.
### Use the Refund Feature to Unlock Better Enchantments
In the main menu, go to the enchantment tab to unlock passive boosts that make your runs easier, such as increasing your health or armor. At first, only the first column of enchantments is available. To unlock others, spend enough gold on an enchantment to master it. You can then unlock subsequent columns by following the same process.
Once a column is unlocked, it remains so, even if you hit the “Refund” button to get your gold back. This means it’s worth investing in lower-tier enchantments early on to unlock stronger ones later, with the option to reset your investments if needed.
### Use Their Own Attacks Against Them
Most enemies attack individual players, but some have area-of-effect (AOE) attacks, like those that explode. These attacks don’t just damage you—they can also harm their fellow monsters.
A clever tactic is to lure their allies into the explosion area when possible. Doing this repeatedly can do a lot of damage to groups of enemies and is especially helpful against tougher foes.
### Guide Enemies Away from Objectives
Some objectives are more complex, such as lighting torches or knocking balls into circles. These tasks can be made much harder by the presence of enemies.
Because these objectives are timed, a good strategy is to lure enemies away from them. You can move away from the objective, draw the enemies after you, and then quickly return to complete the task once the area is cleared. This makes it easier to finish objectives without being constantly attacked.
### Movement Speed Is Critical
When choosing upgrades, sometimes you can increase your movement speed. At the start, this might seem unnecessary since you’re already faster than the enemies. But as the game progresses, creatures can become faster and more numerous.
Having a higher movement speed is crucial for keeping away from enemies. Moving quickly can make the difference between life and death, so whenever you get the chance, boosting your speed is a smart move. It helps you escape and stay safe longer during tough fights.
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