King Arthur: Knight’s Tale developer NeocoreGames took some time to discuss the various RPG elements that the game has. They talk about things such as the classes, skills, levelling up, and equipment.
King Arthur: Knight’s Tale Devs Discuss RPG Elements, Classes and More
King Arthur: Knight’s Taleis a tactical turn-based RPG being developed by NeocoreGames. The anticipated title will be released on August 24, 2025. It has been inEarly Accessalready for a while and hasreceived manysubstantial updatessince then. The game has many rogue-lite elements that fans should find quite enjoyable.
NeocoreGames is responsible for a lot of ARPGs in the past, such asWarhammer 40,000: Inquisitor MartyrandThe Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing.
Let’s Build Character!
Players will take up the role ofSir Mordred, the mortal enemy of King Arthur. However, in this universe, Arthur isn’t a knight in shining armour. Instead, he is something otherwordly as he has been brought back from the dead. It is Sir Mordred’s ultimate quest then to finish off King Arthur, once and for all.
There are many ways to build up acharacterin King Arthur: Knight’s tale. Aside from Mordred, there will be a few companions available to side with you in your quest.
Loyalty is King
Theheroesyou encounter throughout your travels aren’t merely some mindless NPCs that will follow you without question. Instead, each of them will have their own traits, personalities and alignment. As you make choices, characters’loyaltyto you will increase or decrease depending on their alignment. This can make them stronger or weaker.
Morality is also a major system in King Arthur: Knight’s Tale. You and your heroes’ morality will change the gameplay, story and various options available to you. Sir Mordred starts outneutral, but can veer off into theRightfulorTyrantalignments. He can also choose to support theOld Faithsof the ancient religions, or turn toChristianity.
Talk About Class
Each recruitable companion will take up one of the six available classes. These will beDefender,Champion,Marksman,Vanguard,ArcanistandSage. Each of these will have varying degrees of difficulty and have quite different playstyles. Different classes determine what kinds ofskills,weaponsandarmoura character can make use of.
Take up Thy Sword
Defendersare warriors that make use of their massive shields to protect themselves as well as others. As they are stalwart protectors, defenders deal less damage than their other melee counterparts.Sir MordredandSir Pelleasare both well-known defenders.
Champions, on the other hand, are adept at dealing great amounts of damage. They are able to strike down their foes with their immenseStrengthand skills such asRage. Some of the notable Champions in-game areSir KayandSir Lanval.
Lurk in the Shadows
TheMarksmanis one of the more crafty classes. They will not allow any foe to get close to them, as they can take care of any distant foes with ease. As long as they can keep their ground incover, Marksmen canconcentrate their arrowsfrom afar.Sir Yvainis a marksman that you will be able to recruit early on.
For a more subtle approach, theVanguardswould be the best option. They are adept at takingenemiesby surprise. As they have alow profilein combat, they canstrikeany unaware foe for massive damage. They are also adept atlaying down trapsandscoutingthe environment.Sir Balinis one of the bestVanguardsaround and will follow the propertyrant.
The Colour of Magic
Of course, it wouldn’t be an RPG without some amazing colours of magic. TheArcanistbrings down righteous fury as they invoke ancient magic. These magic users are adept at raining downdestructivearea of effect spells anddebilitating curses. The legendaryMerlinwill join you on your quest.
Last but definitely not least are theSages. These wizards are strongest when they assist others as they are known for their selfless acts. They join heroes into the fray, even staying within the melee range of their foes. They canBlesstheir allies and radiate mightAuras of Protection.
King Arthur: Knight’s Tale Loot System
Loot in King Arthur: Knight’s Tale comes in the form ofArmour,Weapons,Trinkets,Potions, materials, and gold. However, there are several systems in play that allow you to acquire these essential but random items.
For instance, you’re able to obtain these from the enemies you’ve just slain or even get them from chests as you go on different Missions. When you’re insideCamelot, on the other hand, you will be able to purchase various items from certain parts of the castle. Additionally, you’re going to need to hoard materials and gold to rebuild Camelot, giving access to higher-tiered enhancements.
Similar to the loot system inDivinity: Original Sin 2,gear will have multiple rarities that determine how effective these are in combat. You have grey, green, blue, and gold to depict Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Relics, respectively, with Relics corresponding to the best items the game has to offer. Based on Neocore Games’December update, Common weapons will feature a wider range but Uncommon ones will comparatively be more accurate while dealing greater damage.
King Arthur: Knight’s Tale and the HP, Vitality, and Armour Systems
King Arthur: Knight’s Tale truly differentiates itself from the other tactical RPGs when it comes toHP,Vitality, andArmour. You won’t find the default base HPs for any of the heroes in your party. This means that progressing from one level to the next won’t max out your lives either. Instead, you are reliant on your Armour, HP, and finally, Vitality. You only gain HP from the Armour you have equipped as well as any of the skills and building upgrades you have obtained.
Armour is your first line of defence. It reduces the amount of damage received. Then comes Hit Points (HP), which is reduced before a character’s vitality. Hit Points can easily be recovered via checkpoints mid-mission or throughPotions. If one’s HP is fully depleted, they will begin to take Vitality Damage. Losing Vitality is a sign to go back to Camelot and to check into theHospiceunless you plan on continuing the harsh journey ahead to risk it all.
Having good quality gear and upgrades will be important to help you survive long, winded encounters.
King Arthur: Knight’s Talereleases on August 11, 2025. For more information, be sure to check out ourKing Arthur Knight’s Tale WikiandNew Player’s Guide.
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