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Darksiders II Guide

2012 · Action RPG

Digital cover

Darksiders II digital cover
Original Darksiders II title artwork shows Death mounted on Despair.

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GuideWhat you will find
Death faces a large armored creature surrounded by purple energy in a stone arena.SkillsCompare the two Wrath branches and spend points on a coherent toolkit.
Death wears heavy armor and holds weapons inside a monumental ruined structure.Weapons and lootCompare scythes, secondary weapons and equipment sacrifice.
Death fights large armored opponents in a hall framed by tall decorative windows.Traversal and puzzlesIdentify the tool an obstacle expects before searching for another route.
Death stands before a floating armored figure illuminated by blue energy.Quests and progressionRead the character menu and keep optional exploration organized.
Death wears heavy armor and holds weapons inside a monumental ruined structure.Characters and factionsIdentify Death, the Makers and his traveling companions.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Choose a Wrath focusHarbinger favors direct attacks; Necromancer offers summons and protection.
Inspect loot before feeding itPossessed weapons consume other equipment, so retain useful gear first.
Return when the correct tool unlocksDeathgrip, Soul Splitter and portal abilities open different obstacles.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
DeathPlayable HorsemanSeeks to clear War's name and restore humanity.
WarDeath's brotherHis predicament motivates the journey.
VulgrimDemon merchantTrades goods and offers services.
KarnMaker allyHelps Death through parts of the Forge Lands.
DustCrow companionPoints toward the current objective when available.
DespairDeath's horseSpeeds travel across suitable open areas.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
SkillsTwo skill branches →

Pictures All pictures →

Death faces a large armored creature surrounded by purple energy in a stone arena.
Death faces a large armored creature surrounded by purple energy in a stone arena.
Death wears heavy armor and holds weapons inside a monumental ruined structure.
Death wears heavy armor and holds weapons inside a monumental ruined structure.
Death stands before a floating armored figure illuminated by blue energy.
Death stands before a floating armored figure illuminated by blue energy.
Death fights large armored opponents in a hall framed by tall decorative windows.
Death fights large armored opponents in a hall framed by tall decorative windows.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Darksiders II: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com