Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a deep, complex RPG with turn-based combat, rich lore, and countless hidden systems. While its depth is part of the charm, it can also be overwhelming for new players. This guide will help you avoid common pitfalls and make the most of your first adventure through Rivellon.
1. Bedrolls: Your Best Friend Between Fights
Unlike the first game, Original Sin 2 allows you to fully heal your entire party with a single click of a bedroll—no Restoration spam or food needed. Bedrolls are reusable, provide a short buff, and are invaluable for maintaining momentum between battles.
2. Use ALT and SHIFT for Tactical Awareness
- ALT – Highlights all nearby interactable objects. Items marked in red are considered stealing if picked up.
- SHIFT – Reveals enemy sight cones even when not sneaking. Dark red shows direct vision; light red shows peripheral vision. Great for navigating tight spaces undetected.
3. Waypoint Travel: Escape and Regroup
Click the blue anchor icon near your mini-map to teleport to discovered waypoints instantly—even during combat, if at least one character survives. It’s a great way to escape a bad situation, heal up, and regroup.
4. Stay Organized: Inventory and Hotbar Tips
- Use the sort function in the top-right of your inventory to organize by weight, value, or type.
- Keep extra backpacks in your inventory (one for scrolls, one for potions, etc.).
- Place these backpacks on your hotbar for easy access without cluttering your main screen.
5. Manage Your Skill Bar
Locking the skill bar prevents accidental changes, but new items will still auto-fill it. Reserve secondary hotbars for scrolls, grenades, and utility items, keeping your main bar focused on core abilities.
6. Master Undead Mechanics
- Lockpicking: Undead characters can use their bony fingers as unbreakable lockpicks. Invest in Thievery and sell extra lockpicks.
- Healing: Undead are healed by poison and damaged by healing spells. Be cautious when casting Restoration on the entire party.
- Combat Tip: Healing spells damage undead enemies—use them offensively in combat.
7. Nails: The Hidden MVP
- Combine nails + boots to gain immunity to slipping on ice.
- Combine nails + repair hammer to create lockpicks without consuming the hammer.
8. Loremaster: More Than Just Gear ID
- Equip a Magnifying Glass and assign Loremaster to one character.
- Lets you examine enemy stats in combat and identify magical gear.
- Boost Loremaster with gear to ID high-level items early.
9. Chest Tricks and Telekinesis
- Can’t open a chest? Pick it up and teleport it to safety for later.
- High Telekinesis allows you to throw heavy objects at enemies—a hilarious and surprisingly effective combat tool.
10. Barrels and Crafting: Think Creatively
- Dip arrowheads in barrels (fire, poison, oil) to craft elemental arrows.
- Combine weapons with poison barrels for added damage.
- Use empty potion bottles to fill from healing barrels for infinite potion supply.
11. Runes: Don’t Hoard Them
Runes grant different bonuses depending on the item type (weapon, armor, amulet). They can be freely removed, so use them early and upgrade later—don’t wait for “perfect” gear.
12. Stealing: Tag Team Tactics
- Distract a vendor with one character, while another loots the goods.
- Higher Thievery = more valuable and heavier items you can swipe.
- Equip Thievery-boosting gear to steal high-tier loot even at low levels.
13. Teleportation: The Swiss Army Knife
Teleportation is an incredibly versatile tool:
- Pull enemies away from squishy allies or throw them into hazards.
- Reach hidden platforms or loot areas otherwise inaccessible.
- Gloves of Teleportation can be acquired early by completing Gawin’s quest in Fort Joy—get them ASAP.
14. Migo’s Ring: Early Healing Edge
Help Migo in Fort Joy by giving him a Yarrow Flower to earn Migo’s Ring, which grants Restoration even if you have no points in Hydrosophist.
15. Free Respecs After Act 1
Once you reach Lady Vengeance (after Fort Joy), you can respec your characters freely at the Mirror below deck. Don’t stress too much about perfect builds early on—experiment and have fun.
16. Quickfire Tips
- Delay Turn – Useful for letting enemies come to you or setting up combo plays.
- Send Items – You can instantly transfer gear between characters anywhere on the map.
- Precast Buffs – Summon your Incarnate and cast Infusions before combat begins.
- Shift + Click to Sell – Quickly add items to the vendor’s trade window.
- Craft Stronger Potions – Combine two potions of the same type to create a stronger version.
Final Thoughts
Divinity: Original Sin 2 rewards creativity, experimentation, and preparation. With these tips, you’ll start strong, avoid common missteps, and unlock the full potential of your party. Whether you’re chasing godhood or just looting everything that isn’t nailed down—enjoy the chaos and brilliance of Rivellon.
Happy adventuring!
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