In interview by Valkyrie Elysium's producer Takahiro Kondo, this game is also wide open for players new to the franchise.
Like any good RPG, Valkyrie Elysium has several forms of progression tied into its gameplay, with a host of features to unlock. Divine Arts, Einherjar summons, multiple weapons, and unlockable skills to progress through. In Valkyrie Elysium, there are three skill trees that can be learned by spending in-game materials that can be obtained while progressing through the game's story. The materials needed for early skills are Magic Gems, Violet Gems, Emerald Gems, and Yellow Souls, while the three skill trees are Attack, Defend, and . Barring the rare exception, all of these are required for abilities.
The materials can be acquired during the game's chapters. As seen in the Valkyrie Elysium preview, the needed materials are rewarded for defeating enemies or for breaking every crate the player comes across. But where to spend these precious resources first?
Skill Progression in Valkyrie Elysium
While the exact order can vary, each skill tree has an important skill the player should work to unlock as quickly as they can. Each skill tree has a linear progression, so the player will need to buy the previous skills to reach their target. The three targets are Double Jump from , Ranged attack from Attack, and Precision Guard from Defender. The first gives a much-needed increase to the player's mobility, while the second two both provide more flexibility and attack options in combat. The skills picked up along the way, Magic Boost 1, Attack Boost 1, Quick Evade, and Damage Dampener 1, are nothing to sneeze at either, increasing the player's defense and attack.
A lot of Valkyrie Profile, Valkyrie Elysium's 23-year-old predecessor, can be seen in the game, with modern updates and changes. The skill trees add much to update the gameplay and place it among other RPGs, making it as rich and involved as modern audiences have come to expect.
