Tainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon immerses you in a world brimming with magic, intrigue, and darkness, as the land of Avalon is plagued by sinister creatures. When your fate intertwines with the tale of King Arthur, you’ll embark on a journey to forge your own story, but beware—the path ahead is fraught with peril.
The first challenge you’ll face is the night, a time when safety is scarce. However, your adventures in Avalon are just beginning, and you’ll need to acclimate to the darkness. It may bring conflict, but it can also provide golden opportunities. Here’s everything you should know.
If You Feel Unprepared, Dive Into a Dungeon
Night has fallen, and you find yourself in the open fields of Avalon during a particularly dangerous time, where more aggressive monsters may emerge in areas that once felt safe. Despite this, nighttime offers certain advantages, so make the most of it while staying cautious.
If you’re feeling underpowered or ill-equipped to face the nighttime threats, consider diving into the nearest dungeon. The extra nocturnal creatures won’t invade instanced areas, giving you a chance to explore in relative safety.
Choose Your Campsite Wisely
Camping has multiple benefits, such as resting, cooking, and leveling up. However, during the night, you may find yourself in a vulnerable position, far from safe zones.
To survive, always set up camp as far away from monster spawn points as possible, preferably in ruins or cabins. This way, you can continue exploring without fear while your bonfire burns; just make sure to remember where you set it up; returning to it can be vital.
Keep the Fire Burning
Using Ethereal Cobwebs to fuel your bonfire will deter nearby monsters while you rest and give you more bonfire options, like fast traveling or identifying items.
Although you won’t always need to, having the ability to fast travel can be crucial if you find yourself overwhelmed by monsters. Remember: Keep. The. Fire. Going.
Gather Ethereal Cobwebs Ahead of Time
To implement the previous tip, you’ll need Ethereal Cobwebs, which act as the currency to fuel your fire. These resources aren’t easily acquired; they can only be found at specific gathering points or dropped by certain enemies.
The easiest way to gather them is to venture out and take on monsters during the night, so don’t hesitate—collect those cobwebs until you’re well-stocked for your nighttime excursions.
Store Unneeded Items
After spending a significant amount of time in the game, you might find your inventory overflowing with items. Avoid this situation at all costs; being overencumbered will hinder fast travel and drastically slow your movement.
Deposit items you don’t need at the storage in the Keeper’s Fortress and keep your inventory light. You’ll want to avoid being overloaded in the dead of night.
Move Stealthily
Encountering monsters is inevitable at night, but you can minimize your risks by sneaking around. Invest in stealth skills to make your travels safer.
Take your time and crouch-walk away from enemies to avoid conflict while navigating the wilderness.
Choose Your Battles Wisely
Well, they spotted you. Good luck! But don’t panic; you should approach engagements thoughtfully. Avoid charging into groups without a proper strategy.
Don’t confront multiple enemies in tight spaces; try to dispatch them one by one while healing when necessary. Don’t hoard potions—use them liberally, as the time lost if you die is irreplaceable.
There’s No Shame in Retreating
If a fight takes a turn for the worse, don’t hesitate to retreat; you can always return another day to continue your exploration. If you die, you’ll have to deal with the frustrating loss of progress.
Worse yet, you could lose valuable loot if you forget to save beforehand, so be smart: sometimes, running away is the best option.
