DGA Overviews: Heroes of Hammerwatch II - All Class Specializations Overview / Guide

[@UrbanFoxRed]

Now we just need a wiki so we can read it

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

I have a feeling one will be made at some point.

[@NoQueso_]

Great video for the game about to release! I can't wait to play around with all of the different specializations.

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

I hope you enjoy it as much as we have!

[@renyouzhang]

thanks a lot professor

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

You're welcome, student.

[@BaphoH]

In the guy that upgrades you damage with a certain weapon type by a percent there is the ability to upgrade crossbow damage but I haven't seen a crossbow in 15 hours across 3 level 10+ characters? Where are they lol

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

It takes a while to get them. :) You'll get there.

[@BrendanAluedtke12]

What is the building that gets you the specialty guy?

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

It's to the left, above the guild hall builder. You need to have a GH level 3.

[@juliettbravobravo]

@@DadsGamingAddiction This is super important info. I searched all over for the guy until I found this comment. Thank you!

[@Mortac]

Hello, thanks for these videos. They're great while waiting for the release day. Lucky you to be able to play it already. I have a question: Is cooldown reduction available as a stat in the game? Is there any way to decrease cooldowns? It's probably a safe guess that it's available on item loot that you get during runs, but what about finding it on equipment?

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

Hi there! I have seen a few orb selections involve the reduction of spell cooldowns if you choose it, but that might be wizard specific. There is a cast speed stat but sadly no cooldown stat, unless there's something behind the scenes that I'm not seeing. I'll keep an eye out.

[@JPeetje]

Hey, really enjoying your videos! I just started playing an hour ago and was wondering what the best way for attributes is? Playing a Wizard. So should I just dump everything in INT cause it is the main attribute? Would like to have some input!

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

Vitality, INT, and Focus are good.

[@JPeetje]

@@DadsGamingAddiction Alright, will try it out. Because I have been dropping everything in the primary now (for each character I have made so far). Would be nice to see some "builds" on each character or atleast tips for the attributes. I am insanely bad at these kind of games when it comes to working with attributes. But thank you for your answer, will look into it! 😀

[@pauliegualtieri733]

Thank you for rhe information. How did you unlock the warrior?

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

The warrior is one of the classes you start with. Check out my classes overview video for more information!

[@LazyM0nday]

was gonna buy the game but only 1 skill and one passive per class ? plus huge cooldowns.. i wanna be spamming skills and wrecking mayhem not running and kiting mobs all over dungeon while waiting for the CD.. kind of disappointing.

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

One Active and One Passive per specialization. This is on top of your other starting skills.

[@f4m1]

Hey there, I seem to be having a difficult time playing Melee classes, is it something that gets resolved later on in the game or does this game heavily favor ranged characters?

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

The melee certainly can be more challenging. They often get cursed being on the front line. That said…built right, they can be good in their own right. I love the warrior…he is a beast.

[@GIGACHADMAN69]

Melee seems crazy good once you get to around level 10. Once you get the 40 damage projectile block shields you spike in power level. With warrior you just want the ability that makes you regen 30% hp when using warcry, the sustain is crazy. Also importantly you need resistances. Playing warlock gives resistance otherwise you can buy it at the magic shop. Once you have all this the warrior just crushes thru everything. Make sure you are pumping vitality (get enough str for wearing items otherwise vit is more important). At level 15 I had 700 hp with no items and everything was tickling me. When I can heal for 30% which gives me insane attack speed and also weakens enemies, its quite hard to die

[@f4m1]

@@GIGACHADMAN69 ohh thanks! I had a feeling having higher hp would yield better results given the amount of enemies, you've confirmed it haha

[@stefankaden5808]

I was leveling my warrior earlier and when i activated war cry my right click would never damage enemies as long as war cry fuff was active....

[@HarryGarry69]

paladin is super strong from what ive experienced so far

[@pyroskar6797]

What the closest class to a necromancer? I hope theres a way to summon skelingtons

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

Warlock Summoner.

[@MSIXVI06]

Probably the warrior

[@TiimoFei]

I appreciate, that devs gave us Weapons, specs and skill sphere upgrades, but in exchange of this we lost 7th skill and more importantly - skill synergies. They are not supports each other. And that`s really sad. Your skills are no longer can provide bonuses for other skills or work of another skill mechanics. Plus, with specs system you just don`t have the motivation to upgrade all the specs, because of inability to use all of them in one build, like in first game.

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

They sorta still do. The rogue's poison specialization buffs all skills related to poison. Some purple orb choices grants bonuses to key tags used by your skills. The sorcerer's elec specialization does something similar with elec elemental abilities. Keep an eye out for gear tags and elemental effects that match the abilities / skills you're getting.

[@TiimoFei]

@@DadsGamingAddiction cool, but skill system in first game was built over this sinergy mechanic. Every second skills damage was based on another skill stats. That was awesome and unique. I like second game. Just perceive it as separate game, instead of sequel

[@tamastoth82]

I would also like to know how to unlock the sorcerer please.

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

How do I unlock the warlock/rogue/sorcerer: Rogue: Rogue is found in the caves randomly, or guaranteed after the first boss Sorcerer: found in the dark Citadel short cut which you can only access after you find the architect within the dark halls. The shortcut is found in Forest 1 Warlock: found in the Temple as you exit

[@YusefYandron]

can someone tell me the difference of the combos ?

[@mikelileum25]

what cast speed actually does? most of spells have cooldowns...

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

I imagine it’s related to skill cooldowns, but without an in game tooltip that’s my best guess.

[@bick615]

I think its how fast you cast a spell. Cuz all spells have a short timewindow where your character is "casting" the spell.

[@Kokoro562]

is there no priest class?

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

no.

[@MoxHex]

I hate that essence for warlock is melee only.

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

Same, it’s a squishy / risky melee caster class.

[@stefanb8727]

@@DadsGamingAddiction Squisy? Get max health, I've gotten a warlock build where you heal 5% of your health per attack. Get some attack speed increase get above 600 health and you heal 30 health per attack. He can be more beefy/tanky then most others in my opinion.

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

@ If you're surrounded by many enemies and getting pummeled then yes, squishy. He's great if you can keep the fight small, or keep fiends around to distract while rebuilding health and essence. He's more tactical IMO.

[@fabs5163]

How do you unlock the sorcerer?

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

Check out my classes overview video for more information!

[@AEGISDEFENSE]

I hope they do witchhunter again!!

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

More classes would be welcome for sure.

[@Zasurein]

Kinda annoying that none of the specializations really benefit co-op or allied units. Things like Haste should affect an area. Maybe that will happen with Priest.

[@DadsGamingAddiction]

I hope so. I enjoyed the Paladin on World of Warcraft for Auras and the like back when I used to play.

[@SPK646]

There are several abilities that affect allied units. sorcerer has ability to cast flame wall with flame aura for allies, rogue can create toxic cloud and give allies evasion. Paladin LOH