Introduction
Talents in Thymesia are the cornerstone of character customization and progression. With a limited number of points available, making the right choices early on can drastically impact your survival and combat efficiency. In this guide, we’ll explore the most effective talents to unlock first, how to respec for different situations, and which talents fit best with various playstyles.

Understanding Talent Points and Respec
Every time you level up, you gain one talent point until you reach level 25. These points can be freely reassigned at any beacon, allowing you to adapt your build for different challenges like boss fights or farming runs. Take advantage of this flexibility to optimize your build based on the encounter ahead.

Must-Have Talents for Any Build

• Healing Execution: This is a top priority. Restores health and energy upon executing an enemy, which makes it invaluable for exploration and boss fights alike. Since executions occur frequently, this talent ensures a steady stream of healing.
• Sharp Weapons (Level 1 and 2): Boosts saber attack damage, helping you quickly deplete wound bars (white health). This speeds up the transition to claw attacks for dealing health damage (green bar).
• Plague Weapons (Strategy Line): Unlocks a second slot for plague weapons, providing flexibility and more options in battle. This is particularly useful for handling multiple enemy types.
• Plague Wounds: Extends the duration before enemy wounds begin to heal and slows down their regeneration. Essential for maintaining offensive pressure, especially in prolonged fights.

Situational Talents for Farming and Boss Fights

• Luck (Levels 1-3): Increases item and skill shard drop rates, making it easier to farm plague weapons and memory shards. Swap this out during boss fights for defensive talents like First Aid or Blessing.
• Energy Recovery Talents: Choose an energized skill based on your playstyle:
  • Energize Weapon: Restores energy with saber attacks.
  • Energize Deflect: Ideal for deflect-heavy builds, providing energy recovery with every successful deflect.

Choosing Between Short Claw and Long Claw

• Short Claw: Faster attacks with a five-hit combo that heals when maxed. Recommended for aggressive players who want to stay mobile.
• Long Claw: Deals more burst damage per hit but has longer animations, making it riskier. Best for players confident in timing.

Dodge vs. Deflect: Making the Right Choice

• Deflect: High-risk, high-reward option that deals damage while blocking attacks. Requires precise timing but significantly reduces enemy health.
• Dodge: Safer but less damaging. Offers flexibility with long and short dodge variants, each providing unique buffs.
• Key Talent Choices:
  • Step and Jump: Allows dodging of critical attacks and enables aerial counters.
  • Precise Deflect: Lets you deflect critical attacks, turning enemy power moves into openings.

Best Talents for Plague Weapon Builds

• Energize Claw: Ensures a steady flow of energy for plague weapon usage.
• Short Dodge Level 2: Builds Offensive Stacks for enhanced plague weapon damage.

Conclusion
Choosing the right talents early in Thymesia can dramatically impact your success. Focus on maximizing healing, energy recovery, and adaptability by investing in key talents like Healing Execution, Sharp Weapons, and Plague Wounds. Experiment with different setups based on the challenges you face, and don’t hesitate to respec at beacons to find the build that works best for you. Best of luck, plague doctor!