Every location is relatively small when compared to a game like Monster Hunter: World so I never really found myself getting bored of any location. Exploration isn’t a big part of Dauntless so you won’t find much to actually do besides gathering some materials and hunting your Behemoths. Environmental effects pop along with a great palette of color that really shows during some later Behemoth hunts. While its systems and mechanics are solid, Dauntless is also a really good looking game.
The sheer amount of things to pursue can be overwhelming, but it’s a sure-fire way of guaranteeing players will always have something to do in Dauntless as more content comes over time. From dishing out a certain amount of damage with axes, hunting a Behemoth multiple times, or crafting an armor type, everything gives you rewards and buffs that’ll make you a better Slayer overall. Mastery also plays into your overall progression in-game as your overall Slayer level will increase as you pursue each Mastery. It adds a whole new wave of content to dive into that encourages players to explore everything and anything the game has to offer. The Mastery system was also added a bit before Dauntless officially launched. However, they do make upgrading the hefty amount of equipment smoother. I’m mixed with their inclusion, as the actual Behemoth parts feel less meaningful. You’ll need orbs and stones as they’re acquired for fighting specific Behemoth types and their rarity and usage changes depending on what section of the game you’re in. Around April, one of the newest changes to the game came in the form of Arcstones and Elemental orbs which act as new crafting materials for weapons and armor along with Behemoth parts.
DAUNTLESS BUILDER PC
I’ve been playing Dauntless since March with the game’s PC open beta. The system is nice and laid out really well as you can easily see which quests need completing and what benefits you’ll get from every option. You can hunt specific Behemoths through pursuits and patrols offer more randomized experiences with special rewards and loot. Micromanaging everything can get a little annoying at times. The ability to have a couple of preset loadouts would go a long way towards making Dauntless a bit less cumbersome to jump into. You’ll have to adjust your armor and equipment before every fight because, as I mentioned, different elements have varying strengths and weaknesses to Behemoth elements.
With all of the customization mentioned above, it’s a bit surprising the game doesn’t have a preset loadout system. Each Cell can be equipped to specific weapons and armor and they’ll grant you different buffs like increased health, stamina, invincibility frames while dodging, stagger damage, and so much more. These come in the form of short buffs, magic attacks, and more.Ĭells are an additional integral part of building your Slayer in Dauntless. This is really the only part of the game where RNG comes into play. There’s also a special lantern accessory you can equip which will grant you two unique abilities that you can use to help you in battle. These stones are a cheap premium item, and can also be acquired from purchasing the game’s season pass for $10, but we’ll get more into those things later on. Each set of armor is visually unique, but it’s important to note that you can use Transmog Stones to change your armor’s cosmetic appearance. Each weapon comes with its own set of combos and specials, meaning a more versatile team of Slayers will be able to get the most out of each ability in a hunt.Īrmor is also important in Dauntless as each one comes with different buffs and bonuses that’ll help or harm you against specific elemental Behemoths.
The repeaters are one of the more unique weapons in-game as they focus on nothing but ranged combat. Dishing out moderate damage at high speeds while being able to roll out of dangerous situations quickly is my cup of tea. I find myself gravitating towards faster weapons, so naturally, I was accustomed to the sword and spear. Dauntless has six and each of them is fitted for different gameplay styles with varying movement and attack speeds. Hunting games are nothing without rewarding weapons to equip yourself with and master. “While Dauntless’ list of behemoths isn’t as vast as Monster Hunter, the ones that we do get are wildly unique when compared to one another and are as fun as they are difficult in the later stages.”
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