As stated before, Divinity: Original Sin II has a very fluid class system. With that being said, players can add any extra class skills they want. Depending on the player character's style, several skill lines can be useful to them. For more a support player, investing in the Necromancy or Hydrosophist skill lines can be useful. Hydrosophist can use abilities like Restoration, Ice Fan, Cryogenic Stasis, Vampiric Hunger, Vampiric Hunger Aura, and Mass Cleanse Wounds. Necromancy has abilities like Bloodsucker, Decaying Touch, Last Rites, Deathwish, and Living on the E
Aim to get to level 10 or as close as possible. Extra EXP can be acquired by exploring all of Fort Joy, including hidden passages, caves, and waterways. Complete all remaining quests, even party related ones, or ones added through updates like the Four Relics of Rivellon . Kill every remaining enemy and NPC, even if business has concluded with them. This can include the undead merchant Zaleskar in Hollow Marshes from Ifan and Sebille’s personal quest, Slane the Winter Dragon, the spectators at Fort Joy Arena, Griff, and his gang, neutral or deceived Magisters, NPCs introduced from Gift Bag updates, and more. One can also get an EXP jump by beating Dallis and Alexander while they interrogate Atusa at Fort Joy’s entrance, though that fight becomes inaccessible after entering Hollow Mars
While Teleport is one of the most practical Skills one can have in Original Sin 2 , it’s Nether Swap (Aerotheurge 2) that has more use in the context of immediate effects. Due to its nature, Nether Swap can serve as a nifty tool to have scouts and more vulnerable characters escape combat by exchanging their place with a tank or another en
As noted before, Strength should be your primary attribute. Every few levels defer a bit to Memory for more skill slots, Wits to improve crit rate and initiative, or Constitution to meet shield requirements. Note that each point in Polymorph will also give an extra attribute point to spend. Warfare will increase your raw Physical attacks. You should also grab whatever combat abilities to meet skill requirements, like Scoundrel and Necroman
This serves as a more convenient teleportation option for characters who simply need to be more mobile in combat. Given that it’s within the same Aerotheurge rank as Teleport, it’s a Skill worth having for any spellcas
For a more stealthy and companion based playstyle invest in Summoning or Aerotheurge. In Aerotheurge, add skills like Blinding Radiance, Teleportation, Nether Swap, Evasive Aura, Uncanny Evasion, Blessed Smoke Cloud, and Smoke Cover. In Summoning, add skills like Conjure Incarnate, Elemental Totem, Cannibalize, Door to Eternity, Dominate Mind, and Summon Inner De
In this game, players are able to use a very fluid class system where their initial class doesn't have to stay within its original bounds. As such, don't be afraid to commit to a class, they can always be changed later on. Shadowblades start with an investment in two skill lines; Polymorph and Scound
Polymorph is a skill-based around transforming the player character. These transformations give the character a short-lived ability , anything from invisibility to charging at the enemy like a bull. Polymorph is especially useful for stealthy characters with the Chameleon Cloak which gives the character invisibility. However, Polymorph becomes more useful the farther along in the SLG game Beginner guide the player goes. The Polymorph skill becomes great for crowd control and leveling the playing field with skills like Terrain Transmutation, Forced Exchange, and Equal
Kvyn’s Hands (Gloves): possible loot inside the Doctor’s basement. However, getting these may lockout Lord Ruaney unique items. Has a Finesse and Thievery penalty, but a Strength boost and gives innate Tentacle L
All that being said, the player doesn't have to invest in any other skill lines outside of the two that are given in the base class. Instead of investing in those two and Dual Wielding will be enough.