Torchlight: Infinite guide
The Torchlight’s history has been a rocky one. The series went through a streak of bad luck thanks to scrapped projects and canceled sequels. Xindong Network and consulting producerDavid Brevik (former Diablo series creator)have brought Torchlight: Infinite to PC and mobile as one ofAndroid’s best games.
But just like any looter action game to set foot on yourfavorite gaming phone, it requires an early grasp and understanding of the game mechanics. Torchlight: Infinite involves customizing skill loadouts, trees, and classes; getting an early handle on these systems is the trick to mastering this addictive looter action. So, as a result, we’ve compiled a handy beginner’s guide to help you master these intrinsic systems. This way, you can stay on top of Torchlight: Infinite’s seasonal content without stress.
Getting started
Selecting your starting build is vital in Torchlight: Infinite; the starting class/character determines your strengths and weaknesses but still tailors your class/character to a malleable playstyle as you unlock customizations.
Currently, there are five character classes to choose from:
Each character class excels at a particular playstyle determined by their hero traits. But outside of your class and hero trait, you can tinker with your talents to fine-tune your class toward your gameplay preferences. For example, Berserker is the primary melee combat specialist, whereas Commander and The Forsaken Iris are the typical summoner classes that utilizes minions to fight by your side.
Multiple playthroughs in Torchlight: Infinite
You’ll eventually trial every character through new playthroughs to complete the achievements tied to each class. So it doesn’t matter which class and hero you start since you’ll juggle a few anyway, especially when more characters will release with every season’s battle pass.
Note: As more heroes get released, expect some old heroes to get balance changes and shifts.
Recommended Newbie Builds system
For first-time players, there’s a new feature available in-game that will guide your character build. It will list the recommended main, active, and passive skills and early legendary gear to watch out for. Of course, eventually, you will want to deviate and customize your own build (especially when you start unlocking hero traits), but it is still a great tool for complete beginners.
To access theRecommended Newbie Buildssystem, tap the sword icon next to the bag icon (top right).
Hero traits
Every starting class will come with a free hero trait. These hero traits determine your character’s appearance and quirks. Hero traits influence your build paths for your characters since you’ll likely want to build around those given quirks.
How to acquire more hero traits
You can unlock more hero traits from the paid Boon system, in-game achievements, and Hero Shop. Some hero traits can also be purchased using Hero Emblems in the subsequent season.
How to unlock and use hero traits
Hero traits are treated like new character classes; think of them as subclasses within the main character class. Unfortunately, it means you have to create a new character to use those traits since hero traits cannot be changed mid-game.
It’s encouraged to mix and match your characters for every playthrough if you desire to play with new hero traits. Although introducing new quirks can enable different builds from your main starting class, it still will carry over the basic playstyle from your main class.
Check your beginner progression
Completing objectives and earning achievements will unlock rewards, often a great source for Primocryst, required to partake in the Boon system. Once the Merit system appears, check back to collect your Primocryst.
Navigating through Torchlight: Infinite
Torchlight: Infinite touchscreen controls allow you to freely move your character model using the on-screen joystick while traversing the map — thoughplugging in a controller worksjust as well. Objective markers are displayed on the map zone to assist with navigation. In addition, every zone will spawn enemy hoards that drop randomized loot important for gearing up. Finally, warp points transfer you from one zone to another while questing and exploring, and eventually, you’ll unlock more areas on your world map so you may easily fast-travel between locations.
Tip: Always make trips back to Ember’s Rest (the Hideout) to visit shops and store extra items.
You’ll follow the main storyline for a good portion of your playthrough when starting.
There are 24 unique skills trees that offer 180+ skills for your character builds, so Torchlight: Infinite should impress any ARPG fan with its plentiful customization options. To further customize your skills, you can unlock a variety of playstyles in each character class.
Skill slots
You gain skill slots as you acquire energy. Energy is earned by leveling up characters and equipping/improving gear. verify to pummel all the baddies on the map to acquire enough experience and loot to unlock more slots!
Types of skills
Skills can be further classified by type: support skills, active skills, passive skills, and trigger skills. Skills can also be linked to each other; active and passive skills are linked to support skills, while trigger skills can be linked to active and support skills. Identifying support skills can be done by tapping on a skill icon and reviewing the tags — support skills will have ‘support’ as a tag.
As a new player, always pay attention to your linked support skill. You can potentially add utility to an active skill and increase the damage potency. An example is adding ‘Freeze Chance,’ which brings utility and damage; adding ‘Freeze Chance’ to a cold damage skill provides a slight opportunity to add a slow effect upon hitting your enemies while also delivering extra cold damage.
You can obtain skills by either completing quests that let you choose skills as a reward or visiting the Skill’s shop at the Hideout.
Tip: As you defeat more foes, don’t forget to visit the Skill menu for upgrades.
You can select up to three talent panels for your character. Talent panels are unlocked by leveling. Six basic talent panels are available to choose from when starting:
Each of the six basic talent panels contains three advanced talent panels to later select from once you’ve unlocked your second talent panel. Advanced talent panels contain more specialized stat buffs and substantial bonuses once you’ve invested enough talent points in that panel.
The third talent panel has no restrictions on selecting your talent panels, but it’s advised to stick to advanced talent panels to focus on your intended build. You should pick your basic talent panel carefully by paying attention to the tags listed on the talent panel overview. For example, if you want your Frostfire character to be a pure spellcaster, you’ll want to check out Goddess of Knowledge to increase your INT stat and spell potency/mana.
If this system is too complex, seeRecommended Newbie Buildsfor additional guidance.
Talent nodes
Under your selected talent panel, you’re able to delegate talent points (obtained from leveling up) to unlock talent nodes. Talent nodes hold your micro talents, which buffs your stats. Multiple talent points committed to a talent node can unlock the adjacent nodes. You can also unlock a major talent node if you’ve invested enough talent points.
Activated talent nodes can be reset using forgetting points (obtained by Elixir of Forgetting). You can also reset for free before level 80.
New players should stick to a few nodes at a time to enhance their intended character build. Feel free to experiment with early builds to your heart’s content.
Gearing up
You can equip gear by opening up your bag. Nine gear slots are available for tinkering. Enemies randomly drop gear on the map, so always pick up every bit of loot. As you progress further into the story and gain more levels, the enemies will also level up, and so does the dropped loot.
Don’t worry about immediately hunting down the best gear as a new player. Just be ready to replace your old gear with low item levels (e.g. whites and blues) with new higher-level items (e.g. purples) that contain better stats.
Tip: Look for affixes (stats) that synergize with your character builds, and prioritize increasing your survival stat and energy shield for more survivability.
Recycling your gear
Once you’ve filled up your bag, you will need to remove the lower rarity, useless gear to make room for more. Tap onRecycleto begin selecting your item excess, then tap to confirm. Items convert to fuel; you can exchange this for Flame Dust at the trader.
Pets and Pactspirits
Keep in mind that the pet system in Torchlight: Infinite is a premium system; it is there to encourage making the game (significantly) easier, but by no means necessary to have pets to beat the game.
How to get pets in Torchlight: Infinite
You must dip into the Boon system (the gacha) and use Primocryst currency. Primocrysts are acquired by completing weeklies and through battle pass rewards. You can also pay with real money for Primocrysts, but currently, Torchlight: Infinite has ways to get the currency just by playing.
Bonuses of having pets
Pets or Pactspirits change your Pact, which unlocks skill trees to give your character stat boosts, bonus experience, and drops. Up to three pets can be in your Pact at one time.
Loot-based ARPG Torchlight: Infinite in full-form
Since Diablo Immortal landed on Android, people have been hungry forpolished ARPG alternativesthat are lighter on the wallet. Thankfully,Torchlight: Infinite’s gameplayoffers enough polish to give Diablo Immortal a run for its money. And as more seasons of Torchlight: Infinite roll in, the game has seen even more improvements compared to open beta and release. So it’s never been a better time than the present to check out Torchlight: Infinite and see how the game stacks up to the rest of the looter-based ARPGs on Android.
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