New Player Help

New Player Help is a page dedicated to guiding new players on their first steps in Megido: Abyss. While it does not attempt to replicate or summarize the playthrough guides or other information found elsewhere in this wiki, its intention is to give new players the basic tools to have success at playing Megido: Abyss.

This page includes FAQ's, tips for PvE (player versus engine or environment) and PvP (player versus player), and links to helpful pages such as character creators and damage calculators. Also, before you ask a question, try to find the answer by searching on the wiki. Feel free to add to this page as you see fit.

**New Player FAQ's**

This is a list of commonly asked questions by new players and the answers to each. If a question is asked enough, we will add it to this section.

### Q: What weapons or armor should I use?

A: It all depends on preferred playstyle, which you will have to figure out for yourself. While every player will have their preferences, there is no true "ultimate" weapon or armor in the game and mixing and matching is the norm. When you are just starting out, you will receive a Shortsword and a secondary Starting Class Weapon in the Derelict Bastille. You will also encounter many other kinds of equipment and armor during the game. As a very general rule, you should look for Armor with high Physical Defense %. Weapons with greater reach and damage may swing much more slowly, or have higher stat requirements for effective use. Deciding what weapon combat styles you like is part of the fun of the game.

### Q: What's the best starting class or build to use?

A: You'll find as you play the game that you develop your own style of play. The starting classes are all fairly well balanced and all are viable from the start, although the most challenging for a new player is the "Peasant" class which starts at a much lower level. As you play, you may find yourself using a pure strength character, or combining melee with magic. In terms of how you then develop your starting character, think carefully about how you level up as Megido: Abyss has a limited\* amount of times you can re-spec. Many items, particularly weapons and items used for casting spells, have minimum statistical requirements in order to be used effectively. Learning what weapons and equipment you prefer can give you guidance as to what your character statistics should be developed into.

### Q: I'm having trouble with (insert *ANY* part of the game here), how do I beat it?

A: Having trouble with a particular enemy or portion of a level is an almost constant state of affairs in Megido: Abyss. For every player, there will be something they find insurmountable at some point. Do not despair. Nearly every challenge has more than one way to be met, as the game is carefully designed to accommodate many different kinds of tactics and playing styles. If what you keep trying does not work, you should try something else. If an enemy seems too difficult to take on, they may have hidden weaknesses to certain weapons or tactics, or there may be something in the environment that will help you defeat them. You can also try to summon other players to help you, or refer to this wiki for more specific hints. But we recommend that you do everything you can to beat it on your own first, as this will maximize the amount of satisfaction you eventually get from the game.

### Q: I'm bad at PvP, every time I get invaded I die. How can I get better?

A: Practice, practice, practice. Believe it or not, dying a lot at PvP is itself a form of practice, and something players go through. Whenever you are killed, think about what happened and why. Think about the equipment or tactics your killer used, and how you might beat them next time (or copy their tactics). It also can be helpful to summon other players to help you, and to show you how to defeat certain tactics. See below for more specific PvP tips.

### Q: I messed up my character by upgrading a stat too high, how can I fix it?

A: You are able to re-allocate points by finding (and later, purchasing) Essence Vessels in the world. Two are obtainable very early on: one is located in the main section of The Catacombs, and another is located in the underground Memorial Gardens section near the Fleetfooted Ring, technically a part of The Catacombs.

### **PvP Tips for Beginners**

PvE is player versus engine/environment. This is basically you against the game. This may be experienced if you play the game without interacting with the Multiplayer Items. While there are no strict guidelines to playing the game, here are some simple tips to make it easier for you.

* Equipment upgrading is more important than leveling up. Since you use souls to pay for both, most times it is better to prioritize upgrading your weapons. That being said you have to judge when your character needs to level up. Also keep in mind that your level counts for very little in the long run, although increasing Vitality helps with your overall hitpoints. To upgrade equipment, you generally need one of two things: two or more pieces of Iron or Gold, and access to an NPC blacksmith. Keep your eyes open for these items as you play.
* Learn enemy locations and attack patterns. While enemies can become aggressive when they see or hear you, they do not roam around on their own and remembering where they are can make it much easier to avoid ambushes or group fights, and generally progress more easily through a level. All enemies, including bosses, also have a specific and limited moveset that is predictable to an extent.
* Be patient and cautious. Rushing through can more often than not result in death. If you are new to the game, using a good shield can help a lot, and allow you to carefully observe opponents before attacking, or learn about their attack moves.
* Be patient and cautious, yes that's a repeat. This game is all about careful observation and detachment while you learn about each opponent or situation/area. Don't rush to counter-attack the second you see a swing finish, wait and see if the enemy is doing a multi-swing combo. Learn and practice dodging, blocking, parries, and circling around foes. Do not get complacent; even the lowliest enemies have a tendency to punish players that get overconfident and think they will just breeze through a particular area on the way to bigger and better things. Also do not make any assumptions about the safety of a particular travel route or jump. If the cliff looks a little dangerous or the fall looks a little too far, they probably are and you will die which leads to...
* Don't panic if you're going to die, as almost every death is a learning experience. Everyone dies, that is one of the main characteristics of the game. When you die, think about how it happened and how it can be avoided the next time. Also become accustomed to the idea that you will often lose your accumulated Anima, so that you remain calm and collected when you die. One of the easiest ways to make a death worse and end up losing your accumulated souls is to panic after a death and try to sprint back to your bloodstain as quickly as possible. Be patient and doubly cautious the next time; your Anima will wait for you.
* Avoid fighting enemies in groups if possible. Even the weakest monsters can be troublesome in groups. Try to lure foes to you one at a time, or use narrow doorways or corridors to bunch them up. If you do have to fight a group, try to have some spells or weapons that can hit multiple targets at once, such as Heavy Weapons that you can aim mid-swing to essentially do a wide cleave attack.
* Magic can help a lot. Creating a build using magic can make a huge difference to how difficult you find the game. Even many characters focused on melee will nonetheless have some backup magic just in case.
* Blowdarts and Throwing Knives can be extremely helpful for drawing enemies out. Even if they don't do much damage, using one to draw enemies one by one out of a pack can make dealing with them much easier.
* Keep an eye open for shortcuts. Dying and returning to a Save Crystal just to face the same group of foes again is a common event and can be demoralizing over time. Thankfully, the game designers have placed many different shortcuts throughout the game that can make your life a little bit easier. As you advance through a level, always be on the lookout for anything that might be a shortcut, such as opening locked doors from the other side. These shortcuts will remain opened after your death, and will let you get back through the area more quickly the next time.
* Don't be afraid to do a 'suicide run' to grab that shiny item surrounded by enemies . Even if you die, you still get to keep the item (just be sure you've spent your souls first).
* Studying the statistics and information attached to each piece of equipment can sometimes make a world of difference. Having trouble dealing with fire-based attacks? Switch to a shield with high Fire Damage reduction. The designers of the game were harsh, but not unsympathetic (we'd like to believe at least). For every enemy, there are multiple pieces of equipment to help.

### PvP Tips for Beginners

PvP is Player versus Player. PvP is quite different from PvE (although the two can take place together) and there are many other factors that come into play with PvPing. PvP occurs when you are in Human form, and are invaded by another player who enters your world as a dangerous phantom. Alternately, in time you will be able to invade others as well, or be summoned to defend a "host" player against other player invaders. Your first few times being invaded you are likely to die, but, just like PvE, every death is a learning experience. You are likely at some point to create a character specifically for PvP and this page is not here to help you with that. You are also likely to be invaded at a low soul level, or at some point during your first playthrough while you are not prepared. These tips can help you survive invasions or at least learn something from them.

* Try and have a friendly phantom or two along with you. They can help you deal with an invader, including flushing the invader out or triggering ambushes, causing the invader to waste precious time, health, and spells fighting them, or even defeating the invader outright. These helpful phantoms may be summoned by using a Distress Beacon. Having your own phantoms can even the odds, and you should let them take the lead in engaging your invader. Staying out of the fight and letting your phantoms fight invaders.
* Keep an eye on the environment, look for possible places to hide and ambush your invader, or give them a fatal fall. While invaders will be ignored by the other computer enemies in the level (and may try to use that against you by hiding behind them or tricking you into fighting both at once), they are just as vulnerable to falls and other fatal environmental effects as anyone. At the same time, be wary of places you can be ambushed. A common tactic by invaders, particularly when they know or suspect they face not only you but up to two more summoned allies, is to hide around a blind corner, so that you cannot see them but by using F5 they can still view your approach. A well-timed spell or attack may catch you and/or your summons unaware. You, of course, can also do the same thing to them.
* Pay attention to the invader's weapon and equipment when you see them. Over time, you will learn what sorts of tactics an invader will often use if they are showing a particular type of weapon and equipment, and can try to counter it appropriately. Some basic builds to look out for are 1) Heavy STR Weapons, You have to be faster or hit harder to outdo these builds. 2) Casters. These guys are often carrying books, they usually have low vitality. However they can put out a lot of damage so stay on your toes. 3) Dex builds. These builds are all about being fast, nimble and scoring critical hits. If they can't get you by poking and dodging they're going to backstab you. They often rely on criticals or bleed effects to kill because their weapons often don't hit hard. Keep on your toes and try and stop them in their tracks. Also keep in mind there can be hybrids between these three builds and other build types exist.
* If you need to escape the invasion, you can head through the fog gate into the boss area, as doing this will send the invader home. However, you will still have to face the boss, so be prepared! At the same time, be wary of making an all out sprint to the fog gate when someone invades. In most areas, invaders will spawn at certain set locations, and at least one location is often near the boss fog gate so you may run right into an ambush. Even if the invader appears elsewhere, they will usually do their best to get between you and the boss fog gate as soon as they can. Always assume you may run into the invader even if you are very close to the boss gate.
* Items like Blowdarts and Throwing Knives can destroy an unprepared invader. Also, always be prepared yourself. Keep at least a few of every kind of Status Cure on hand if possible.
* As a beginner don't worry about "Honorable PvP Rules". In fact unless you're in a specific area for the purpose of PvP don't worry about them. So don't be afraid to heal yourself or use cheap tactics to dispatch the invader who is trying to ruin your day.

### Simple Build Tips for Beginners:

* These are some simple tips on how to build a character for PvE. On your first playthrough in particular, don't get too wrapped up in "perfect" build optimization. Instead, see what kinds of weapon, armor, and spells you like, and keep track of their stat requirements for a better designed second character.
* Think of how YOU like to play the game. Are you more of a mage type character? Or do you like using heavy weapons? Thinking about what stats you want to invest in is very important.
* When leveling up, level up stats that are relevant to how you want to play. If you want to wield STR weapons, putting points into INT may not be the right way to go. All weapons have minimum requirements to wield so keep this in mind also. Leveling up to use the dagger you just found may prove to be a waste of time. It also may prove to be the best decision you ever make.
* Don't neglect "necessary" stats. Having high Endurance and Vitality can often times keep you alive. Also, pay attention to how stats effect your attributes.
* As hard as it may be, try and stick to a few stats. Leveling up everything equally may seem like a good idea, but often leaves your character spread out and weak.
* Lastly, as far as PvE goes, soul level doesn't play a large role. Being too high or too low in level may effect how easy it is for you to summon/be summoned but in the end it really doesn't effect the game a lot. Becoming skilled with your favorite weapon(s) or spell(s) and learning how to react to foes is far more important. No amount of levels will save you in the long run if you don't play carefully and intelligently, but if you do you will be surprised how far you can get even with very low levels.

*Much of this FAQ is copied and edited from https://darksouls.wiki.fextralife.com/New+Player+Help, as a lot of the same points apply. Megido: Abyss is heavily inspired by Dark Souls, after all.*