Grimguard Tactics major update introduces a new hero called the Acolyte

• Grimguard Tactics is set to receive its first major update with a brand new character
• The Acolyte is a cunning zealot that uses enemy’s blood to heal or control
• There’s also a new Trinkets system to help you upgrade and improve your roster

Grimguard Tactics, the dark fantasy tactical RPG, is getting its first major update and a new character to boot! Set to debut later today, the Acolyte will bring a new playstyle, and come alongside a host of other content. You can dig into our review of Grimguard Tactics to find out if it’s for you, but for those newcomers, let’s go over what this update includes once more!

To start, let’s dig into the Acolyte themselves and what you can expect from this new class. Wielding a hand scythe, the Acolyte uses the blood of their enemies to heal or control them. You’ll be able to jump into a brand new event and walk the path of the Acolyte as you delve into an exclusive dungeon and complete special missions with equally interesting items in the shop.

Next up, there’s a brand new Trinket system that will raise your heroes’ power and let them utilise different strategies in encounters. You can craft these at the Forge with different materials to help enhance your roster. Alongside the addition of the Acolyte, Trinkets promise to be a great new way to enhance your team to take on the challenges ahead.

The light fades

It probably goes without saying that there’s more than a whiff of Darkest Dungeon about Grimguard Tactics, which is not necessarily a bad thing of course. The trinket system, a similar one which exists in many other releases, is an easy way to use up crafting materials and to help push your heroes to devastating new highs, which you’ll need to survive the grimdark world of Terenos.

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