If you’re a fan of RPGs that challenge you to balance faction politics, manage companion dynamics, and look great while doing it (yes, capes!), GreedFall should be at the top of your list. As De Sardet, a neutral diplomat on a mission to cure a mysterious plague, you’ll explore the wild and politically charged island of Teer Fradee—where danger, moral choices, and six rival factions await.

To make your journey smoother, here are 13 must-know tips to help you get started right.

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1. You Can Move While Drinking Potions

You can walk or run while using a potion—but not sprint. This means you can kite enemies and heal without standing still like a target. Use this to recover safely in combat.

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2. Invest in Science Early

Grab the Science talent at the start. It lets you craft potions, which are crucial for surviving early battles. Without it, you’ll wait until level 5 for another talent point. While Vigor and Charisma are nice, Science pays off immediately.

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3. Forage Smarter

Most ingredients are easier to find in the wild than in towns. Your inventory includes images of ingredients—learn what they look like so you can pick up what you actually need, not random clutter.

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4. Understand How Armor Works

Enemies with shield icons above their health bars are armored, meaning they’ll take reduced damage. Use heavy one-handed weapons to break their armor. Magic attacks, however, ignore armor completely—making mages natural counters.

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5. Don’t Waste Fury

Fury attacks deal big damage and stagger enemies. Use them when your adrenaline meter is full (watch for swirling effects on your hands). If you forget, your adrenaline often carries over to the next fight—so make it count!

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6. Disguise Yourself for Infiltration

For missions involving stealth or infiltration, wear the appropriate faction clothing. Keep at least one outfit from each major faction in your inventory. Some are easy to recognize (like native robes), while others—like Naut sailor outfits—might take a bit of searching.

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7. Time-Limited Quests? No Problem

Timed quests display their countdown at the top of the screen and in the quest log. Don’t want to wait? Sleep at your residence to skip ahead and avoid pacing around pointlessly.

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8. Switching Companions is Simple

You can only take two companions with you at a time. The rest automatically return to your residence. Head there to swap them out—no need to track them down or fast-travel around.

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9. Auto-Open Doors

Running at a door? De Sardet will automatically open it. It’s a small touch, but it adds to the game’s snappy feel—especially useful during quick escapes or fast-paced quests.

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10. Keep Stasis Ready

The Stasis spell from the magic tree freezes enemies temporarily, giving you breathing room. Later upgrades can even weaken enemy armor. It’s a strong crowd control tool—especially in higher difficulties.

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11. Learn Enemy Sound Cues

Enemies with ranged attacks often yell or make a distinct noise before firing. Learn these cues and dodge immediately to avoid being interrupted or knocked down mid-fight.

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12. Toggle Quest Objectives

Some quests have multiple active steps. In the quest log, you can toggle which objective you want to track. This makes it easier to navigate tasks like gathering ingredients or locating items without constant map-checking.

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13. Track Companion Growth

Companions level up with you, improving their stats over time. Keep an eye on their attributes—like Siora’s Willpower or Kurt’s Endurance—to choose who best supports your current combat strategy.

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Final Thoughts

With these tips in your journal, you’re ready to take on Teer Fradee like a seasoned diplomat-warrior-alchemist. From smashing through armored foes to mastering faction diplomacy (and doing it all in a flowing cape), you’ll be well-equipped to make the most of GreedFall’s rich world.

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