In Deepwoken, the starting weapons and attunements play a crucial role in shaping how you approach combat and interact with the world. Both of these elements influence your abilities and the style of gameplay you’ll engage in from the very start of your journey.

1. Starting Weapons in Deepwoken

At the beginning of your character creation, you’ll be given the opportunity to select a starting weapon. The weapon you choose will have a significant impact on your combat style, as different weapons have unique movesets, attack speeds, and damage types. There are several categories of starting weapons, each suited to different playstyles. Below are some of the common starting weapons you can choose:

Melee Weapons include:

• Stiletto

  • Overview: A quick and versatile weapon, the stiletto is ideal for players who prefer speed over raw damage. It offers a balanced mix of agility and offense, allowing you to quickly attack and evade. The speed of the stiletto makes it particularly useful for those who rely on fast, successive strikes.
  • Playstyle: Good for players who like to keep their enemies at a distance while maintaining swift, precise attacks. It’s especially effective in fast-paced combat scenarios where dodging and counterattacking are key.

• Greataxe

  • Overview: A large and heavy weapon, the greataxe is designed for players who prefer raw power over speed. It has slower attack speeds but compensates with devastating damage and a wide area of effect. The greataxe can stagger enemies, allowing you to control the flow of combat.
  • Playstyle: Ideal for tanky characters who want to deal massive damage and focus on heavy, crushing blows. This weapon is less about speed and more about inflicting substantial harm with each strike.

• Sword

  • Overview: The spear is a versatile weapon that can be used for both offensive and defensive purposes. It allows for long-range jabs and can be used to maintain distance from enemies. Spear users have the advantage of controlling space, making it harder for enemies to get close.
  • Playstyle: Perfect for players who want to keep enemies at a distance and pick their moments to strike. The spear requires a more measured approach to combat, focusing on careful positioning and timing.

There are more variants of these weapons, not just limited to these 3.

2. Attunements in Deepwoken

In Deepwoken, attunements are a fundamental part of character progression. Attunements determine the magical abilities or elemental powers your character can access. They influence your ability to use magic effectively in combat and in exploration. Attunements are unlocked based on your race, talents, and choices during the game.

Types of Attunements

There are several attunements, each corresponding to a different type of elemental power or magical ability. These attunements can be chosen at the beginning of the game or unlocked through gameplay, and they shape your character’s capabilities. Here are some of the primary attunements:

• • • Fire/Flamecharm Attunement

      • Overview: The flamecharm attunement allows you to wield destructive fire-based magic. Players with the flame attunement can cast powerful fire spells that deal high damage, often with an area-of-effect impact. Fire magic is ideal for those who want to deal massive burst damage to enemies.

    • Frost/Frostdraw Attunement

      • Overview: The frostdraw attunement grants control over ice and cold magic. These abilities tend to focus on freezing and slowing down enemies, making them highly effective for crowd control and defensive play. Players with frostdraw  can control the battlefield by slowing enemies and creating icy planes to boost their attack.

    • Lightning/Thundercall Attunement

      • Overview: Thundercall magic allows you to unleash fast and powerful electric attacks. Lightning-based spells tend to have high speed and mobility, striking enemies with rapid and electrifying damage. This attunement is ideal for players who enjoy hit-and-run tactics and fast-paced combat.

    • Wind/Galebreathe Attunement

      • Overview: The galebreathe attunement allows players to manipulate the forces of wind and air. Wind magic is often focused on mobility, speed, and utility. Wind spells can boost your movement speed, provide a tactical advantage, or create disruptive effects on the battlefield.

For an in depth explanation on all weapons and attunements, watch the videos below.