Think Gaming Blog: posts tagged Character guides

How to Build a Moonshield Paladin • Lands of Evershade Character Guide

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:20:32 +0100

In this Lands of Evershade character guide, I’m building a spellcasting Moonshield Paladin following the Skygazer path. I go through the race, origin, profession, path, equipment, and companions that bring the build together, then take the character through each advancement level by level, discussing which action cards I’d pick, why they work for this particular build, and how the Paladin develops over the course of the campaign. If you’re looking for ideas for your own Paladin or just want to see how a more magic-focused approach can work, I hope you find it useful!

How to Play Death Jester • Grimcoven Character Guide

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:39:09 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play the Death Jester in Grimcoven, covering the character’s strengths and weaknesses, playstyle, unique mechanics, evolution cards, corrupted side, and general strategy. We take a closer look at the Fate Deck and Gamble mechanic, exploring how to push your luck and unleash devastating attacks when the odds are in your favour. This isn’t meant to be the definitive way to play the character, but rather a beginner-friendly guide to help you better understand what makes the Death Jester unique.

How to Build an Archer Hunter • Lands of Evershade Character Guide

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:52:24 +0100

I’m starting a character guide series for Lands of Evershade, similar to what I’ve been doing for TES classes, covering synergies between race, origin, profession, advancement paths, and plenty more nerdiness!

In this first video, I build an Archer Hunter in Lands of Evershade, exploring the synergy between your race, origin, profession, path, equipment, and companions. We then go through each advancement level by level, discussing which action cards to pick, why they fit the build, and how the character evolves over the course of the campaign. The video contains only very minor spoilers in the items section (common items only), and that part is timestamped in case you’d prefer to skip it.

How to Play Healer: Full Class Guide • Gameplay Tips & Strategy • The Elder Scrolls: BotSE

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play the Healer in The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, covering class abilities, how to upgrade to master, stat allocation, racial synergy, starting and additional skill lines, and practical gameplay strategy. I also share how I approach Healer in solo Expert campaigns, including survivability, positioning, and how to make the most of the class’s strengths.

How to Play The Defect • Full Character Guide • Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100

In this video, I take a detailed look at The Defect in Slay the Spire: The Board Game, covering the character’s strengths and weaknesses, core mechanics, orb management, card synergies, build archetypes, and general strategy tips. Whether you’re picking up Defect for the first time or looking to better understand how to get the most out of the character, this guide aims to provide a beginner-friendly overview of what makes Defect unique and how its different playstyles can develop throughout a run.

How to Play Keeper: Full Character Guide • Grimcoven

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:24:56 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play the Keeper in Grimcoven, covering the character’s strengths and weaknesses, playstyle, unique mechanics, evolution cards, corrupted side, and more, including builds focused around Craving and Hunger, and how these mechanics shape the overall flow of the character. This isn’t meant to be the definitive way to play the character, but rather a beginner-friendly guide to help you better understand how Keeper works and what makes the character unique.

How to Play Rogue: Full Class Guide • Gameplay Tips & Strategy • The Elder Scrolls: BotSE

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:43 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play the Rogue in The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, covering class abilities, how to upgrade to master, stat allocation, racial synergy, starting and additional skill lines, and practical gameplay strategy. I also share how I approach Rogue in solo Expert campaigns, including survivability, positioning, and how to make the most of the class’s strengths.

How to Play Technomancer: Full Character Guide • Grimcoven

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:26:10 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play the Technomancer in Grimcoven, covering the character’s strengths and weaknesses, playstyle, unique mechanics, evolution cards, corrupted side, and more, including both Fire and Lightning builds, as well as the Technomancer’s strong support and utility toolkit in group play. This isn’t meant to be the definitive way to play the character, but rather a beginner-friendly guide to help you better understand how Technomancer works and what makes the character unique.

How to Play Gunslinger: Full Character Guide • Grimcoven

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

I’m starting a new series covering Grimcoven, with the goal of eventually making deep videos for every character, every boss, and plenty more strategy tips along the way.

In this video, I walk through how to play the Gunslinger, covering the character’s strengths and weaknesses, playstyle, unique mechanics, evolution cards, corrupted side, and more. I also include unlockable content from the Personal Stories expansion, which I marked with a spoiler warning in the timestamps in case you’d want not to reveal that part.

How to Play Arcanist: Full Class Guide • Gameplay Tips & Strategy • The Elder Scrolls: BotSE

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:52:00 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play the Arcanist in The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, introduced in the Valenwood expansion. I cover class abilities, how to upgrade to master, stat allocation, racial synergy, starting and additional skill lines, and practical gameplay strategy. This isn’t meant to be the only way to build the class, but rather a guide to help you understand how Arcanist functions and what makes it effective at the table.

How to Play The Ironclad • Full Character Guide • Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:30:06 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play The Ironclad in Slay the Spire: The Board Game, covering everything you need to get started. I explain how the character works, highlight key synergies, and show how damage scaling works across different builds based on my experience playing the game. This isn’t a definitive way to play The Ironclad, but it’s meant to help you better understand how the character functions and what makes it strong. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your strategy, I hope this guide is helpful.

How to Play Knight: Full Class Guide • Gameplay Tips & Strategy • The Elder Scrolls: BotSE

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:40:09 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play the Knight in The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, covering class abilities, how to upgrade to master, stat allocation, racial synergy, starting and additional skill lines, and practical gameplay strategy. I also share how I approach Knight in solo Expert campaigns, including survivability, positioning, and how to make the most of the class’s strengths.

Nightblade Class Guide • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:43:46 +0100

n this video, I walk through how to play the Nightblade in The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, covering class abilities, how to upgrade to master, stat allocation, racial synergy, starting and additional skill lines, and practical gameplay strategy. I also share how I approach Nightblade in solo Expert campaigns, including positioning, Stealth management, and more. This isn’t meant to be the only way to build the class, but rather a guide to help you understand how Nightblade functions and what makes it effective at the table.

How to Play The Silent • Full Character Guide • Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:25:47 +0100

In this video, I walk through how to play The Silent in Slay the Spire: The Board Game, covering everything you need to know to get started. I explain how the character works, highlight key synergies, and show how damage scaling works across different builds based on my experience playing the game. This isn’t a definitive way to play The Silent, but it’s meant to help you better understand how the character works and what makes it strong. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your strategy, I hope this guide is helpful!

Burglar Class Guide • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:44:06 +0100

In this class guide for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, we’re looking at the Burglar, a fast, flexible, and loot-hungry class. I cover the class abilities, how to upgrade to master, racial synergy, stat allocation, the starting skill line, some strong pairings, and item choices. I also walk through a gameplay section to show how it all plays out in solo on Expert difficulty.

Templar Class Guide • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:57:44 +0100

The Templar is a well-rounded warrior that mixes healing, defence, and some of the strongest burst and area damage in the game. It’s a hybrid between a melee bruiser and a magic user, with abilities like Sun Shield giving you bonus health for extra survivability and Solar Flare letting you turn that defence into raw offence. When you combine that with Luminous Shards for wide-range attacks, you end up with a class that’s durable, flexible, and capable of ridiculous damage spikes. It’s one of those classes that looks simple at first but becomes incredibly rewarding once you start stacking bonus health and chaining abilities together.

In this video, I go through every Templar ability in detail, show how to upgrade to the master side, and talk about the best race and skill line choices to make the most of it. I also cover a few race options like Imperial, Breton, and Dark Elf and explain how each one can push the build in a different direction. By the end, you’ll see why I consider Templar easily one of the top three strongest classes in the game – a tanky brawler that can heal, nuke, and hold its own in just about any situation.

Warden Class Guide • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:19:19 +0100

The Warden is all about nature magic and companions, and it feels quite different from most other classes. Instead of dealing direct damage yourself, you’re summoning and empowering creatures like the Diving Cliff Racer and, later, the Feral Guardian, which quickly becomes the real star of any build. With abilities like Living Vines and Bond with Nature keeping your beasts alive, plus Advanced Species letting them take extra turns, you end up commanding a small army that can shred enemies while you stay relatively safe in the background. It’s a very thematic class, and I found it surprisingly strong once you get the hang of juggling your summons.

In this guide, I go over every ability the Warden has, how the novice and master sides compare, and which races and skill lines pair best with its summoning playstyle. I talk through some of the standout tricks, like using Expert Summoner to pile on damage or Pacify to shut down elusive enemies, and I share how the class plays out in practice with a bit of gameplay at the end. If you’ve ever wanted to play a summoner who leans fully into commanding companions, the Warden is definitely worth a look.

Pilgrim Class Guide • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:36:48 +0100

Pilgrim might not be the most popular class out there, but it’s absolutely a hidden gem, and I’d argue it’s secretly one of the strongest classes in the game. Its Precision ability is phenomenal, and it makes Pilgrim incredibly consistent.

In this guide, I go through each of the Pilgrim’s abilities, compare the novice and master sides, and discuss the best race and skill line combinations to amplify its strengths. I’ll also explain exactly why Precision is so powerful (and go over my Notion database to see how to get the most value out of it). If you’re looking for a class that’s overlooked but highly effective, Pilgrim is definitely worth your attention.

Archer Class Guide • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Archer is a ranged damage dealer that offers consistent and steady passive damage through its innate ability, particularly effective against low-level or low-defence enemies. While the damage itself might seem modest at first, it’s incredibly useful for chipping away at enemies with troublesome skills like Stalwart, Dodge, or Divert. Among its class abilities, Hunter’s Discipline on the master side stands out as surprisingly helpful in solo play, especially with the bonus health it grants, which can significantly boost your survivability. But my absolute favourite tenacity spender is Lethal Arrow, as a reliable true damage that’s perfect for finishing off tough, high-defence opponents.

Overall, Archer is a very solid class that’s straightforward to play and beginner-friendly. It’s flexible enough to pair well with several races and skill lines, and it provides a clear path for progression as you become more comfortable with its mechanics. In this guide, I walk you through each Archer ability, discuss effective race pairings, recommended skill lines, and even provide a gameplay demonstration to show exactly how the build performs in action.

Necromancer Class Guide • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Necromancer is one of the most unique classes in the game thanks to its second resource system, the Necrosis Stack. Managing when to gain Necrosis and when to spend it on your abilities turns into this really satisfying little mini-game that runs alongside the main loop. It adds an extra layer of decision-making that I genuinely enjoy. Boneyard is one of my favourites – it completely ignores enemy defence, which makes it way stronger than it might look at first glance. I feel like that one’s still kind of underrated.

But of course, the absolute highlight of this class is Spiritual Guardian. Once summoned, it can persist between battles, and that changes everything. It’s not just a summon you throw away for a single encounter – it sticks around, supports you, and honestly just makes the class feel alive in a really cool way. In the video, I go over every ability on both sides of the class sheet, walk through my solo build, and show how to set things up to keep your Guardian active as long as possible. There’s also a full gameplay demo so you can see how this all plays out in action.