Welcome to Albion! In Fable, you'll forge your legend from humble beginnings to become a powerful hero, or perhaps something far more sinister. This RPG from Lionhead Studios lets you live out a fantasy life, making choices that shape your appearance and the world around you. You'll battle monsters, master combat skills, and explore a rich, open world filled with secrets and stories.
This guide is your companion for achieving 100% completion. We’ll help you navigate tricky spots like the Greatwood Caves Demon Door, overcome challenging bosses such as the Earth Troll, and find every hidden item and secret across Albion. Whether you're just starting your journey or aiming for true mastery, we've got you covered.
I. VERSION HISTORY
Fable version history detailing updates from 0.3 to 2.4, including completed sections and format changes.
- 1Version 0.3: Started the guide, finishing the Introduction, Control, and Game Basics sections.
- 2Version 0.5: Completed the Heroes' Guild, Lookout Point, Armor, and Weapons sections.
- 3Version 0.7: Finished the Spells, Hairstyles and Tattoos, and Items sections.
- 4Version 0.8: Completed the Enemies, Walkthrough, and Silver Key Locations/Silver Key Chests sections.
- 5Version 1.0: Finished the Shops, Armor, and Credits sections.
- 6Version 1.5: Updated the layout.
- 7Version 1.8: Added a document index.
- 8Version 2.4: Implemented another format update.
II. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Fable! This guide will walk you through the action RPG, explaining character freedom, alignment, and how this walkthrough covers items, shops, and enemies.
Hey there! If you're into action RPGs, you're going to have a blast with Fable. It's got a great amount of content without getting bogged down in tiny details. Plus, it really lets you shape your character the way you want, instead of the game dictating everything. Now, when I say 'freedom,' I mean you can stick to the main quest or go off exploring to find other things to do. Just remember, every choice you make affects how you look and your alignment, which are super important to how you play.
Honestly, while you *can* finish the game as a neutral character, I really recommend playing through it a few times as both a good and an evil hero to get the full Fable experience. It's a different game each time!
For this guide, I've broken down important stuff into separate lists. For example, with Silver Keys, I'll explain how to get them in the main walkthrough text and then give you a quicker list too. You'll even find a full list of all key locations at the very end. Shops will have their inventories and prices shown twice: once when you first encounter them in the guide, and again in a dedicated Shops section at the end. And don't worry, there's a ton of info on Fable's enemies waiting for you at the guide's conclusion.
III. CONTROLS
Master Fable's controller layout. Learn default and magic mode controls for movement, combat, spells, and inventory management.
Default Mode Controls:
Movement: Left Analog Stick
Zoom Bow: Click Left Analog Stick
Camera: Right Analog Stick
Expand Map: Click Right Analog Stick
Use Items/Expressions: Control Pad
Target Lock-On: Left Shoulder Button
Magic/Collect Experience Orbs (Hold): Right Shoulder Button
Inventory: Back Button
Pause Screen: Start Button
Block: Y Button
Attack: X Button
Run/Flourish: B Button
Interact: A Button
Arm/Sheathe Ranged Weapon: Black Button
Arm/Sheathe Melee Weapon: White Button
Magic Mode Controls (Hold Right Shoulder Button):
Movement: Left Analog Stick
Zoom Bow: Click Left Analog Stick
Camera: Right Analog Stick
Expand Map: Click Right Analog Stick
Favorite Items: Control Pad
Target Lock-On: Left Shoulder Button
Magic/Collect Experience Orbs (Hold): Right Shoulder Button
Inventory: Back Button
Pause Screen: Start Button
Cycle Spells: Y Button
Cast Spell: X Button, B Button, or A Button
Arm/Sheathe Ranged Weapon: Black Button
Arm/Sheathe Melee Weapon: White Button
- Holding the Right Shoulder button activates Magic Mode, changing the function of the Control Pad and face buttons (X, B, A) to spellcasting and spell selection.
- The Left Shoulder button is crucial for locking onto targets, aiding combat precision.
- Clicking the Left Analog Stick allows you to zoom in with your bow for ranged attacks.
- Clicking the Right Analog Stick expands your minimap (a small map displayed on the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap), or Heads-Up Display, showing your immediate surroundings).
IV. GAME BASICS
Learn the essential basics of Fable before you start playing. This guide covers core mechanics and information to get you started.
This section of the guide is designed to provide you with comprehensive information on the fundamental aspects of Fable. It is split into main sections, with sub-sections bulleted by hyphens and further divisions indicated by double hyphens. The goal is to familiarize you with the game's systems before diving into the main walkthrough.
- Pay close attention to the explanations of game mechanics to ensure a smoother start.
- This section provides a detailed overview to help you grasp the game's fundamentals.
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