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Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by chris-williams (13)
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by chris-williams (13)

Navigate the treacherous waters of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire with our comprehensive PS4 guide and walkthrough. Master mechanics, character building, and every quest.

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Navigate the treacherous waters of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire with our comprehensive PS4 guide and walkthrough. Master mechanics, character building, and every quest.

This guide covers the PS4 version of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, focusing on a complete walkthrough and essential mechanics. It's structured to help you through character creation, class specifics, companion quests, and the main story arcs, including major questlines like 'The Veins of Eora', 'A Distant Light', 'He Waits in Fire', 'The Coming Storm', and 'The City Lost to Time'. We'll also touch upon sidequests, bounties, item management, ship management, and the game's bestiary.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Introduction
    • Mechanics
  2. 2
    Tips
  3. 3
    Copyright and Acknowledgements
  4. 4
    Character Creation
    • Levels and Experience
  5. 5
    Races
  6. 6
    Class Overview
  7. 7
    Attributes
  8. 8
    Culture and Background
  9. 9
    Skills
  10. 10
    Proficiencies
  11. 11
    Classes
    • Barbarian
  12. 12
    Chanter
  13. 13
    Cipher
  14. 14
    Druid
  15. 15
    Fighter
  16. 16
    Monk
  17. 17
    Paladin
  18. 18
    Priest
  19. 19
    Ranger
  20. 20
    Rogue
  21. 21
    Wizard
  22. 22
    Cross-Class Abilities
  23. 23
    Character Building
  24. 24
    Companions (including Sidekicks and Companion Relationships)
  25. 25
    Main Story Quests
    • Prologue
  26. 26
    Stranded
  27. 27
    The Veins of Eora
    • Blow the Man Down
  28. 28
    Heart of the Deadfire
  29. 29
    A Distant Light
    • Heart of the Deadfire (continued)
  30. 30
    Symbols of Death
  31. 31
    The Storms of Poko Kohara
  32. 32
    Establishing a Link
  33. 33
    He Waits in Fire
    • Clearing Out Crookspur
  34. 34
    Beast of Winter
  35. 35
    Explosive Confrontation
  36. 36
    The Coming Storm
    • A Paradise of the Mind
  37. 37
    Nemnok the Devourer
  38. 38
    Seeker, Slayer, Survivor
  39. 39
    Choosing a Faction
  40. 40
    The City Lost to Time
    • The Forgotten Sanctum
  41. 41
    The End of the Beginning
  42. 42
    Side Content
    • Sidequests (Tasks and Companion Quests)
  43. 43
    Bounties
  44. 44
    Game Systems
    • Items (Unique Weapons, Armour, Soulbound Items, Accessories, Grimoires, Consumables)
  45. 45
    Miscellaneous (Pets, Inns and Lodgings, Trainers)
  46. 46
    Ship Management
  47. 47
    Reference
    • Bestiary (Beasts, Primordials, Spirits, Vessels, Wilder)
  48. 48
    Appendices (Pillars of Eternity Decisions)
  49. 49
    Trophies
Tips
  • This guide assumes you are playing on PS4. Specific button prompts may vary slightly on other platforms.
  • Pay close attention to the 'Character Building' section to optimize your party's effectiveness.
  • Companion quests often unlock unique abilities or provide valuable story insights, so don't neglect them!
  • Ship combat can be challenging; ensure your ship is well-upgraded and your crew is competent.
  • The 'Bestiary' is a valuable resource for understanding enemy weaknesses and resistances.

Completing the main story and side content will unlock various achievements and trophies, offering a full completion of the game's narrative and challenges.

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