🌱 Beginner Guide - First Steps
New to The Blood of Dawnwalker? This guide covers your first hours: recruiting companions, mastering directional blocking, and preparing for your first Vrakhiri Court fight.
Quick Answer: What to Do First
Follow the main questline through Tantari Woods, recruit Anca and Lacra, and prioritize Swordmastery skills for reliable combat. Before your first Vrakhiri Court fight, upgrade your Silver Sword to +2 and stock at least 10 healing potions. Do not skip the Ancient Circles — they permanently boost Witchcraft.
Your First Hours, Step by Step
- Complete the opening tutorial: learn directional blocking and the day/night cycle.
- Progress the main quest to recruit Anca (Witchcraft support) and Lacra (stealth).
- Explore Tantari Woods for Ancient Circle stones — permanent Witchcraft boosts.
- Upgrade your Silver Sword at any blacksmith with ore.
- Stock healing potions — the Court fight lasts 5-8 minutes.
The Core Mechanic: Day/Night Combat
Coen is human by day and vampire by night. Daytime uses Swordmastery (works always). Nighttime unlocks Witchcraft and vampire claws. The best builds invest in Swordmastery first, then branch into Witchcraft for night power.
After Tantari Woods
After defeating Brencis, the Northern Swamps open. Difficulty jumps significantly. If Brencis felt hard, spend more time upgrading gear before moving on.
Published September 5, 2026 · Last updated September 7, 2026