Stunlock Studios' newest title is V Rising, a survival-crafting game that puts players in the shoes of a vampire who's looking to rebuild a lost empire. The gameplay is polished and the early access build seems to be fairly stable by all accounts. However, as with any new game, players are somewhat confused as to how to progress in the game. Whether this is through finding a specific material in the world or surviving the elements as a vampire, many players could benefit from a few tips and tricks.
We've compiled our top six tips to navigate the early game of V Rising. These tips won't be anything complex related to much beyond the first few hours of the game. Although, they are important to learn and remember as players progress through the world of Vardoran.
However, the sun moves with the clock as the day goes on, so your shady spot won't always be shady. To combat this issue, mainly in your base, you can construct a Mist Brazier. When filled with bones, this structure emits a mist that stops all sunlight from penetrating through to a certain area. Filling your base with these will ensure that you can continue to work in your base throughout the day. If you want to go out into the wilderness, stick to the trees.
For example, if you look at the axe's traits, you'll see that it has a 25% bonus damage to lumber. Basically, this means you want to use your axe to chop down any trees. The same goes for the mace and stone, the sword and vegetation, and the spear for combat. The spear is arguably one of the most important items to craft in the early game. V Rising doesn't have a specific mission for it early on, leading players to believe the sword is the best weapon for fighting enemies. However, the spear has 25% bonus damage against enemies, making it the best choice for combat. You can craft it at a workbench using copper ingots.
Feeding on enemies can also change your blood type. You can see which blood type you currently are by hovering over the sphere of blood on your screen. Depending on the enemy you feed on, you can alter your blood type, all of which offer different bonuses for various situations. For example, if you feed on a "Worker" type enemy, your blood type will change and increase the amount you gather and mine out in the world. To feed on an enemy, get them to a low portion of their HP and then hit "E" when the game prompts you to "feed." You don't want to do this with other enemies around, as you're vulnerable and can be hit during this process. Although, you can also interrupt it if you wish. Feeding on an enemy kills them, so it serves two purposes.
After you start tracking a boss, you will see a blood trail start forming in the air. This blood trail points in the direction that you need to go to find the boss you're tracking. While it's a bit finicky at times, following the blood trail is usually straightforward. Follow the direction it's facing and with enough luck, you'll stumble across the boss you're tracking. As you defeat bosses, more and more content will be unlocked for you back at your base. Also, the boss you have defeated will unlock different abilities and skills for you to use.
One of the best features of the map is that you can see which resources are available in the different areas of Vardoran, V Rising's world. Hover over the points of interest to see what might be located there if you decide to venture out. Of course, some resources, like leather or a whetstone, might still be difficult to come across even with all of this information.
If an enemy has an orange or red health bar, then they are considered a higher level than you. While you can probably still fight and kill these enemies, it will be difficult and consume quite a bit of your HP. If you run into an enemy with a skull by their name, they're considered a much higher level than you and it's wise for you tuck your tail and run if you happen upon an enemy of this caliber. One common enemy with a skull by their name that you'll likely come across in Farbane Woods is the Stone Golem. If you're unlucky enough to see an enemy like this, your only choice is to run fast and far.
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