Project Warlock II News — Road to Chapter 2 – Part 9: The Power of Crystals
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Hey Warlocks!
It’s time for another part of the Road to Chapter 2 series!
Previously, we introduced you to the core systems of a new adventure in Project Warlock II and shared various details about its weapons, locations, and enemies. Now, we would like to delve deeper into the story and lore of the upcoming chapter.
As you might have noticed, the prevailing theme in Chapter 2 revolves around mysterious crystals, which are present in almost every aspect of the game. Urd’s weapons are partly made of those crystals, she can conjure a Crystal Sentry with one of her magical abilities, and via Wargression, she can unlock a Crystal page of the Spell Book.
Today, we’re eager to share some insights about the concept of these crystals and how they enhance gameplay.
Let’s get right to it!
Since a very young age, Urd has been immersed in the study of magic through various books and scrolls, yet her hunger for knowledge was insatiable. She even ventured into the realm of forbidden manuscripts that describe the use of dark magic and, crucially for the story of Chapter 2, alternative methods for harnessing energy.
This brings us to the creation of a mysterious crystal known as Krystallos, a product of Urd’s experiments during her exile. Traditionally, crystals were charged by druids with solar energy. Since that wasn’t a possibility in the void, the crystal had to seek another source of energy, the only one present in the nothingness, Urd herself.
Krystallos draws its energy from Urd, and she possesses the ability to manipulate it in various ways, either accumulating or increasing its power. The crystal can alter its size according to Urd’s needs, regardless of the amount of stored energy.
The skills Urd has honed while harnessing Krystallos provide her with a significant advantage against her foes in battle. She grew especially fond of the ability to transfer energy from the crystal to various objects, enabling her to wield crystal-powered weapons.
Urd extracts a portion of energy from the crystal and links it to a chosen weapon. This grants her the ability to wield a variety of deadly firearms, even those she holds in her hand for the first time.
Crystal-powered weaponry has a potential of dealing an extra type of damage, known as crystal damage. Its impact on the weapon’s performance varies depending on the chosen upgrades. For example, the ammunition of an SMG can be enhanced by conjuring crystal bullets into the clip. You can also utilize a crystal slugshot, an immensely potent alternative fire mode for the shotgun that releases energy stored in Krystallos.
Furthermore, the crystalline aesthetic of Urd’s weaponry is also mirrored in its visual design. This includes gems socketed into the gun barrels, a unique crystal scope for the pistol, and dazzling flashes of otherworldly light emanating from the weapon muzzles.
Urd’s witchcraft too, just as her firearms, utilizes Krystallos as its primary power source.
As your adventure unfolds in Chapter 2, the path to harnessing the formidable Crystal Spell becomes accessible through a series of Wargression upgrades. This incantation grants you the ability to wield the pure energy of Krystallos, which you can then unleash in the form of crystal projectiles to plow through demon hordes.
During your journey through the brutalist west you will also unlock the Crystal Sentry magic ability. Urd conjures this magical companion to fight tirelessly by her side, embodying the very essence of Krystallos itself, and launching deadly crystalline shards towards her adversaries. Moreover, thanks to the “Chained Shards” upgrade, these projectiles can bounce between multiple adversaries, enhancing the Crystal Sentry’s effectiveness in battle.
The magical connection between Urd and her crystal guardian is also reflected in the exchange of energy between them. Through one of her abilities, Urd can sacrifice a portion of her armor to heal Crystal Sentry.
That’s all for today’s update, marking another checkpoint in the Road to Chapter 2 series. We can’t wait for you to step into Urd’s shoes and experience her array of crystalline abilities and weapons.
Also – please keep in mind that the Chapter 2 demo is available to play on Steam and GOG and your feedback is always appreciated.
See you in the next update!
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