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Discover essential tips for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, covering general gameplay, combat, character creation, and trophy hunting to enhance your Deadfire Archipelago adventure.

This section provides helpful tips and strategies for playing Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, covering general gameplay, combat, character creation, and trophy acquisition.

General Tips:

• Adjust Auto-Pause settings to halt party movement when enemies or traps are detected, making the game less frustrating.
• New players can skip the introductory sequence on subsequent playthroughs by selecting "Start & Skip Intro."
• To understand the meaning of speech icons, highlighted words, or phrases, press L3 and move the cursor over them.
• In combat, use the △ button to display ability names when the R2 action menu is open, as icons alone can be unclear.
• When fast traveling, select specific locations within an area to save time. On the world map, press L1 to bring up a list of known locations for sailing.
• In cities, you can change party members via the Area Map, City Map, and Supply option, without needing to visit an inn or your ship.
• Always purchase accessories that boost skills to help with various skill checks, as your character cannot cover all of them alone.
• Some merchants refresh their stock of crafting materials every few days; look for rare items like Vithrack Brains and Antlers.

Character Creation Tips:

• Perception is the most frequently checked attribute in interactions.
• Mechanics is essential due to the abundance of traps and locked objects; aim for a score of 16 (including party bonus) for the highest challenges.
• Ensure every party member has an Athletics skill of 10 or more (including party bonus) to prevent injuries during exploration.
• Diplomacy is the most important passive skill, with late-game checks requiring around 16.
• Survival is frequently used in scripted interactions, so ensure at least one party member has a high value.
• The "Bonus Skills" Berath's Blessing can be unlocked early by restarting, doubling starting skills and providing 50 total skill points for smoother gameplay.
• When selecting weapon proficiencies, prioritize Swords, Sabres, and Great Swords for their variety and availability. Include Flails for Crush damage.

Trophy Tips:

• The Platinum trophy can be unlocked in a single playthrough, though the game is long.
• Be cautious not to lock yourself out of faction quests prematurely.
• You can temporarily make a companion hate you for a specific trophy by using a temporary save.