10 Beginner Tips I Wish I Knew BEFORE Playing DARK AND DARKER

[@itzzzRAMPAGE]

the amount of times in the last two days ive screamed im a noob hope you like that trash sword you got lol

[@itsjenks]

We've all been there lol

[@Knastern]

I hate how its 30 dollars to play high roller 😒

[@itsjenks]

Yeah they definitely could’ve worded it better for sure. They are a solid group of game devs tho, they just make oopsies from time to time haha

[@ncarnut]

well the devs truly had a hard decision to make they couldve released the game as a paid option immediately but they had their original in house launcher and platform and then they released on the Epic launcher so to be fair to those who played they didnt want to make their current playerbase pay 30$ again so thats why they released it as free to play and had to find a way to make it so that people who might want to play free to play would have enough optionsand content to enjoy while also not making the ones who paid on other platforms pay again if they wanted to play on steam. That is also why there is a delay on when you actually purchase the full version and when your account reflects that because that is their way to allow people who played to open on steam and use their "licensed account" from another launcher to be the full version via a real person review hence the 1-3 day delay currently

[@Knastern]

@@Imvmad I actually looked more into it and Im now more okay of this transaction.

[@brandonflores3109]

Really bro? Lemme tell you something. I started off as Free to play. Instantly fell in love with the game. I thought that too, “$30? Too damn high” but go take a look at every other shit game that’s the same price or more and is boring asf. Honestly speaking, $30 is an amazing deal for countless of hours you’ll spend playing this game. Support your video game makers. Especially a great game like this. So that they can keep investing part of the money into this game. Don’t hate it. Instead be glad it’s only $30 to help keep the game going

[@Knastern]

@@brandonflores3109 i changed my mind, I should delete this comment but I've bought it.

[@devoid4661]

I just started as a druid thank you for the tips i think i should get rid of the s key atp lmao

[@itsjenks]

Thank you for watching homie I appreciate you, that means the world to me 🙏🏻 yes I think that’s a good move 😂

[@tumuskurns]

Yesssss I needed this. I am v bad

[@itsjenks]

I gotchu homie 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Gabriel-px8cv]

the video quality is way better than what i would expect for a channel of your size, you're doing a great job man.

[@itsjenks]

dude, thank you so much. These comments mean a ton to me 🙏

[@Poonguinn]

Been wanting to get into the dungeons. Hardly watched the alphas/betas when first released. Regret not hoping on sooner. your no bullshit, thorough and welcoming video sold me. Gonna be upgrading my account and hopefully see y’all with the high rollers soon. Also who counters the rogue, Druid, and Ranger? Thanks (:

[@itsjenks]

Dude! I love to hear that man. This made my day 😭 I would say for rogue it’s anyone that can survive an ambush haha. Probably Bard (imo best solo class) and classes with high PDR. Warlock is also running rampant right now. I wouldn’t touch a warlock as a rogue unless I hit a successful cutthroat and got the jump on him. Druid is tough because they have a lot of versatility with shapeshift. Classes that can kite well and have a high move speed can outpace a Druid, but they can also just turn into a rat and run away lol Ranger is the worst solo class imo unless you’re a good shot. Then it’s one of the best. So if they aren’t hitting their shots, I would say most classes can take out a ranger. Just don’t push them in the dark, and watch out for traps. See you in the dungeons brotha!

[@Chucboris]

“When your first start out, don’t play the game mode your locked out of and can’t afford

[@itsjenks]

Haha I definitely should’ve mentioned that! I forget that mode doesn’t have access to high roller. My mistake!

[@hAIRYhARRY69]

Usally by the time you get the chance to get to high roller you'll usally buy the full game. Atleast that's when you should because you're at a massive disadvantage without it. The marketplace is a huge part of the game.

[@itsjenks]

@@hAIRYhARRY69 facts. One of the best additions to the game by far

[@ElbartoBD]

hard to have fun when i get 1 or 2 shot by any online player as every character

[@itsjenks]

@@ElbartoBD I’m sorry you’re having trouble with it, homie. There is a pretty tough learning curve with this game. My recommendation would be to stick with one character so you get used to how it plays, and to also stick with

[@Damsel_In_Distress_528]

I love this game and am addicted to it, but I simply cannot win a pvp fight. I'm playing a fighter and am equipping the most defensive armor I can and am somehow still dying in three hits, sometimes even two. I only have about 50 hours in this game, but I have yet to kill a single player. Maybe the fighter class simply isn't for me, I don't know. I'm here resorting to KZbin because I just had two encounters against other players that's making me question my gaming abilities. I hit a rouge four times with an epic longsword and still died to them. And then another game I decided to go in with my best equipment, only to die to a naked guy with a stick. How was he so good?!?!

[@itsjenks]

@@Damsel_In_Distress_528 give it some time homie! It took me forever to get my first kills too. I would highly recommend hitting up under 24 gear score lobbies to refine your pvp skills, since it will be a more even fight. Rogues can be super OP in high gear score lobbies, even if you’re rocking a ton of PDR, so don’t let that get you down haha. And yeah if fighter isn’t working out for you, definitely try out the other classes. I will say fighter is an excellent starter class tho depending on how you got it setup. Just keep throwing yourself into PVP fights until you get comfy, then scale up from there. Hope this helps 🙏🏻

[@gaming_wolf13]

Good video! Im a newbie and Rogue, any advice?

[@itsjenks]

I appreciate that man! Definitely practice patience as that’s one of the harder classes to play (especially solo), but super fun once you get the hang of it. I’d say plan your fights, lots of folks run pdr fighter or barb, so you’re not gonna win a straight dps check if you try to run at them. Widdle them down with throwing knives and crossbow bolts while keeping your distance, and once you feel you’ve got them low enough (if they start running away that’s a good sign), then go in. Ambush rogue is a great way to start a fight if you can get some hits off then back up before they can get a hit off. Also, silence perk is slept on. Amazing for pushing wizards and warlocks, and really any class. I’ve got some rogue vids on here, but if you want a class guide I’ll drop a video for ya 👍🏻

[@gaming_wolf13]

@@itsjenks sounds fun thanks

[@gaming_wolf13]

a new guide would be appreciated

[@itsjenks]

@@gaming_wolf13 I gotchu 👍🏻 I’ll drop that one soon

[@robertoordaz7938]

The learning curve is steep

[@itsjenks]

@@robertoordaz7938 it definitely is. I just started getting good and I got +500 hours 😂

[@comfortsnail6342]

very, ive been beaten, whacked, shot, burned and clubbed repeatedly for 3 days now lol. Ive rage quit nd reloaded like 8 times. Only once have i met friendly people and i still hid in the shadows while my mate tea-bagged with them

[@itsjenks]

@@comfortsnail6342 I just follow the “never trust anyone” mantra. But you do occasionally find those nice players that are legit lol

[@Knastern]

Extremely fun game

[@itsjenks]

I’m addicted lol

[@Knastern]

@@itsjenks same bro

[@brandonflores3109]

For everyone complaining about the price. Trust me, it’s worth it. Stop bitching and moaning about the price. Help your video game makers. $30 doesn’t buy you shit nowadays with the way everything is. For most average people $30 is about 1-3 hours of work. And this game will give you 100+++ hours of enjoyment. Your damn computer must be worth $500-$1,500 and you’re complaining about $30? be glad it’s only $30. It’s honestly a very fun and good game. With amazing mechanics if you really think about it. Every detail they put into the game. Trust me, it’s worth it.

[@itsjenks]

@@brandonflores3109 w take

[@hAIRYhARRY69]

FAIR.

[@SmickyD]

Not to mention the future of the game will probably depend on how many legendary sales they have. My suggestion is stick to one character till you get it to lvl 20. After that you'll either want to buy the pass or quit playing. Odds are you'll want to play the other classes.

[@Sean_Lang]

Demand the world but refuse to support. People think this is a charity and they are the sole beneficiary.

[@n0tce228]

nah, 30$ for a game looks like random project ue5

[@HardWear-bu1dt]

Tried the game but it’s so fucking annoying 😆🤣🤣

[@itsjenks]

@@HardWear-bu1dt definitely a learning curve 😂

[@Funkymanx]

I will be honest I have serious skill issues with this game I believe I have been playing this game for almost 18 hours and I've been on pvp fights and I haven't kill nobody is 18 hours of playtime I don't know if I am too bad for this game or if the game is not for me I honestly don't know... any advice will be appreciated because I have no clue what to do...

[@itsjenks]

@@Funkymanx for sure man! I would say number 1 thing is to just keep trying. 18 hours is not a lot of play time compared to people who have been on this game a lot longer. Stick with under 24 gear score lobbies and grind out PVP fights, where folks won’t have a gear advantage over you. It’s gonna take some time to learn the skill gap, so as long as you’re enjoying the game, the rest will come 🙏🏻 hope this helps brother!

[@Funkymanx]

@@itsjenks thanks

[@los._.2968]

For me coming from an extraction shooter to this type of play style is hard…Just started with the rogue class and it’s pretty fun to use but legit one hit takes half my HP away…Plus I don’t even know perks to stack on gear with certain classes lol.

[@itsjenks]

That do be the Rogue experience lol. Next vid I’m dropping is a rogue guide, I’ll be sure to cover this ^ I appreciate you watching homie

[@xenwolf1681]

Just started playing this game yesterday almost deleted it 1 hour in because I kept dying and I had no idea what was going on. But after some friendly players and vids like this I’m fucking loving it. This could be huge

[@itsjenks]

@@xenwolf1681 that makes me so happy to hear man. I’m honored to help new players learn a thing or two, because it really is a special game and I want everyone to have as much fun with it as I do. Keep crawling them dungeons bro 🙏🏻

[@rudicill]

ive encountered alot of assholes but equally ive meet a guy that basically lead me through showing me strats and things the wholesomes made me stay

[@itsjenks]

@@rudicill there are lots of wholesome folks in the community thankfully, glad you got to meet some of them 🙏🏻

[@ImGlassy]

Currently playing Warlock and Fighter a lot, what counters do I need to watch out for?

[@itsjenks]

Fighters have a low magic resist, so I would say wizard and warlock aren’t your friends, and also rangers, since sprint got nerfed you can’t run down people as much anymore. Fighters can use the crossbow and surv bow if you have weapon mastery, so you can use that to your advantage. Warlock doesn’t have any ranged options other than dark bolt, so if you aren’t running that spell rangers can mess you up as well. Warlocks have great sustain though if you’re running a hydra / life drain build or torture mastery build. As long as you have a high enough move speed to kite everyone you should be untouchable. Clerics can do some serious damage to you if you aren’t careful and they catch up to you. You do have hydra that you can zone with and push back with if needed. Hydra also great for clearing rooms and around corners if you think someone is ambushing you. Hope this helps friend and thanks for watching the vid 🙏🏻

[@ImGlassy]

@@itsjenks ty king I'll keep this stuff in mind

[@paulobiriba]

I'm having so much trouble playin rogue as a beginner.

[@itsjenks]

Had a few people say they want a rogue guide, that will be my next vid so I gotchu! I’ll cover everything in that and hopefully that helps 🙏🏻

[@Sinful_Solution]

Do full in depth class guides please!!!! I sub'd and liked. Thank you for your time

[@itsjenks]

THANK YOU! Definitely on my list of vids to make. is there a class you’d want to see first?

[@noelarkstrom864]

@@itsjenks I'd personally love to see a rogue guide!

[@itsjenks]

@@noelarkstrom864 someone else also mentioned a rogue guide, so I’ll do that one next 🙏🏻

[@KasperKarlshoej]

should I play high roller or normal with higher gear score? Also, does entering a game with higher gear score give better loot or is the lobby just more challenging?

[@itsjenks]

First, thanks for watching my vid man I appreciate you 🙏🏻 also, It depends! High roller you have much higher chances of getting better loot. If you enter normals with a high gear score, that’s where you will find a majority of players (124 gear score and above). As it stands currently, lobby will be more challenging PVE wise in HR, and will be more challenging PVP wise in Normals with high gear score

[@KasperKarlshoej]

@@itsjenks No problem! Thanks for answering my question!

[@Pdasniper]

Why is it better to use campfire on wizard to restore spells instead of mediation? From what i can understand setting up the campfire takes a lot of time. By the time the campfire is set the wizard can complete a meditation. What am I missing?

[@itsjenks]

@@Pdasniper great question! This video dropped before the meditation buff. Before it was buffed, it restored spells way slower, so it made more sense to campfire since it also restored your health too. Meditation on wiz is def the way to go NOW for restoring spells. Hope this helped homie 🙏🏻

[@Pdasniper]

@@itsjenks helpful clarification, thanks! This is the reason I'm hesitant to watch 11 months old guides, seems like the game still changes often in significant ways

[@itsjenks]

@@Pdasniper yeah that’s valid. I would join the dark and darker discord, that way you’re caught up with all the updates :) or join mine, and I’ll post the updates there as well 🫡

[@spaceadvanture6458]

As a solo wizard, I am having a hard time beating multiple mobs at a time and how do I know what is behind the doors, sometimes it feels like running is better than waiting and closing doors. My success percentage is probably around 1-4%. any tips? Some areas are dark so I carry a light orb spell, any alternative ? I know we have a fire stick , but I don't like fighting in the dark.

[@itsjenks]

Wizard is one of the harder clases to play, definitely a learning curve, but once you figure it out it’s SO satisfying. I’ve been wanting to do a wizard zero to hero vid, so I’ll drop some tips in that vid as well. Light orb is great for clearing dark areas, I throw those around often. I would say it’s your best bet for lighting dark areas because it can reveal rogues using hide, so very useful. For mobs, I spam magic missile if I’m running 1 spell memory and meditate. Meditate is great for getting spells back faster. If running 2 spell memory’s (10 spell wiz) then I suggest using ignite and your magic staff for clearing mobs so you save your other spells for pvp. If you get low on that either campfire to get them back or just pay the wizard tax and rest until they come back. Or just straight bonk them with your staff until they go night night. Nothing wrong with closing doors and just running from mobs if they get overwhelming. That is a valid strat. If it gets crazy and you need more time to open a door, you can always lead them away and then invis to get them off your back. That should buy you enough time to escape. Hope this helps homie, thanks for watching the vid 🙏🏻

[@Dentall.r6]

What is my counter as a rogue

[@itsjenks]

@@Dentall.r6 anything with high pdr / health. Your best bet for winning pvp fights is getting good at kite damage (hand crossbow / throwing knives) and then once you’re confident they are low you can dps check them. Or use hide / ambush and just rock everyone you get the jump on, just make sure you have good aim and good gear for those higher health classes

[@POTATO-pl8kt]

Dark and Darker is just 1000+ hour vets farming new players like loot bags.

[@Alrighty-Then]

lol great vid thanks

[@itsjenks]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@dallalama]

yo dude what about the bard

[@itsjenks]

Bard is best class imo. Can pretty much play against any class effectively. Bard buffs are nutty and if you stack dex you become a monster (v fast action speed / attack speed)

[@Arqint_]

is archer any good?

[@itsjenks]

Ranger is awesome. You can dominate if you have pretty decent aim

[@raphaeltheriault3491]

Weakness of Rogues?

[@itsjenks]

Everything lol. But honestly anyone with a lot of health and PDR is gonna give you trouble unless you have armor pen perks on (barb / fighter). Best bet is to poke health down with throwing knives and hand crossbow then move in for the finish, or utilize ambush / hide. I have a rogue video if you wanna check that out!

[@Gabriel-px8cv]

what's the counter for druids?

[@itsjenks]

honestly its hard to say lol. they are super strong right now. probably any class that can kite well and doesn't fall for the bear / panther switch tech

[@Gabriel-px8cv]

@@itsjenks actually i just tried to play the game and it doesn't run well on my pc, so the hours i spent watching different guides were a waste lol.

[@itsjenks]

@@Gabriel-px8cv woah that’s surprising. I’m shocked it’s not running well. You update your drivers and everything?

[@Gabriel-px8cv]

@@itsjenks yeah but unfortunately my fps is low to the point it's unplayable, it's really weird considering that i can play wh3 with little to no issue, only a bit of an fps drop when i load a campaign that goes away in a couple of minutes.

[@JohnSmith-w3t]

This game is hard. You're going to die alot. 😂 legit just got my first kill today and became a mad man. Good tips. Thank you.

[@itsjenks]

Yo congrats! I know that feels good haha. Appreciate you watching man 🙏🏻

[@tony9526]

Bro savage video. Apprecoate it. Im trying dnd again. Quit because i was getting mauled by buff ball just wasnt fun. Thinking about trying it again and i see the druid is in. Gonna give it a.college try again haha I subbed and will he watching more content.

[@itsjenks]

Thank you so much for those kind words man and THANK YOU for the sub 🙏🏻 I would definitely pick it back up, it’s had a lot of good changes. Druid is lit haha

[@cavemanugo]

i just want to finish the tailor quests, have never gotten one done yet level 70 now

[@itsjenks]

This wipe is the first time I’ve actually worked on them too, it’s a little tough haha

[@gobbledygook5000]

Super addictive game but damn I wish they explained things more. I would also tell people to start going High Roller solo as soon as it's available. You need to learn to deal with the hard PVE anyway, so you might as well just get it over with. Also though, in High Roller SOLOS, you're rarely going to get a PVP person who's good enough to clear their way through all the mobs and get to another person early in the game. Because the mobs are just SO dangerous, in a way it makes all the players safer from each other because people can't get through the mobs to kill other players as easily... So I found in high roller solo, you just take it real slow and kill the mobs around you and you get some great treasure, and hopefully you spawn pretty close to one of the exits so you can just get out with some good stuff and make a lot better money than you would in regular dungeons while also learning to deal with the hard mobs.

[@itsjenks]

I agree. That’s how I learned, just throw yourself into HR and you’ll get good quick haha I think that’s some solid advice and would agree with you. HR treasure is crazy. Depending on the room you spawn in you’re prob chilling

[@davidthomson5985]

Thx for vid just started a couple days ago its fun af. Bit of a learning curve tho lol

[@itsjenks]

@@davidthomson5985 definitely a huge learning curve lol. Glad you enjoyed the content man!

[@ryancloutier9638]

Ranger counter class?

[@itsjenks]

Honestly anyone with a better shot that can use a bow will win. I would watch out for fighters. Since the newest patch they are basically better rangers 😭

[@ryancloutier9638]

@@itsjenks thanks for the tip! Played my game yesterday, great game

[@dgdgdgdgcooh]

Tips that will take you from ZERO to ONE :p

[@itsjenks]

Gotta start somewhere 😂 If you have some solid tips please drop em. You might teach me something!

[@dgdgdgdgcooh]

@@itsjenks haha nah its a good video, just maybe should be title beginner tips or whatever. A lot of the advanced tips are too specific like how to dodge x monster or where good treasure is so yeah u did great. One tip is to jump while you pull your weapon out or cast spells to preserve your momentum

[@itsjenks]

@@dgdgdgdgcooh that’s a fantastic tip actually. Yeah Ive been thinking about changing the title anyways, so that’s a solid idea. I appreciate your feedback homie

[@creativeimpulse_]

never walk backward, as he is constantly walking backwards in the video

[@itsjenks]

If you can manage mobs efficiently than there is no issue with it, these are tips for new folks ✌🏻

[@ncarnut]

great tips I think the hardest thing for people to understand in the beginning is all the different bonuses and attribute points and how they affect the subsequent stats for the character definitely could be its own video or at least a part of another video i could be down for a small series from noob to advanced tips video or videos

[@itsjenks]

That’s a solid idea, might be worth putting that info in videos where I’m doing class guides. Thanks man I appreciate you homie 🙏🏻

[@xTriceracopx]

Just started playing with my friend about a week ago! Thanks

[@itsjenks]

Have fun man! Duos is the best haha

[@snowman9631]

people being asshole and killing you even when you try and be peaceful is the worst aspect of this game

[@itsjenks]

@@snowman9631 I feel you man! It is a part of the game. I just go by the “trust no one” rule and usually have a much better time haha. I hope my video helped you and I hope you can find some friendlier fellows in the dungeons 🫡

[@snowman9631]

@itsjenks I never do and it doesn't matter. It's not like I don't try and fight. I had one guy run past me and he was gone for over a minute. Then I saw him come bk and he attacked me.

[@sdunned7842]

Play warlock. You’re welcome.

[@itsjenks]

W tip

[@Knetterkoekje]

Solid video mate!

[@itsjenks]

Thank you! I really appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@DannyfMartin]

I love the steamers!!!!

[@itsjenks]

Glad you liked it homie 🙏🏻

[@mr.master9536]

Tip am not going to use 💀

[@itsjenks]

Fair enough friend 😂

[@ncarnut]

haha you have to get the game I think its time

[@josephkasmarcik2895]

The game is hot garbage

[@itsjenks]

@@josephkasmarcik2895 Sorry you feel that way bud, thanks for watching tho!

[@josephkasmarcik2895]

@@itsjenks I apologies I was frustrated with the game and I just spouted off. Though I am done with the game I appreciate that you where kind enough to respond like a gentleman.

[@itsjenks]

@@josephkasmarcik2895 of course man, I completely understand 🙏🏻