Audrey is a self-reliant character that can work well in any rank, but is best suited to the middle ranks when you start off playing. Paracelsus is almost entirely reliant on DOT (damage over time) instead of pure strikes and has quite low HP, but is flexible and can be a great support character. She works best in the back ranks of the party. Paracelsus is a hybrid character that has great ranged damage and healing abilities.

Barristan isn't very fast but he has high HP, self-healing abilities, and decently high damage. He has Guard and Riposte abilities (think of these as parries or counters) and can also support other characters, too. Barristan is a heavy-hitting and sturdy hero that performs best in the front ranks. You'll be able to unlock more heroes as you progress (and strengthen them too) but your initial team will be: One of the most important things to think about when you're playing through the game for the first time is the heroes that you have at your disposal. The Darkest Dungeon 2 Prologue is a great introduction to the game and the core mechanics, but it does leave you in the dark about some important game functions.

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