Steelrising beginners guide: 7 tips to help you get started

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The recently released action role-playing title Steelrising has been making headlines due to its slick combat, engaging narrative, and a bevy of fun boss fights that are bound to make any soul-like fan happy.

Developed by Spiders, Steelrising is a weird mix of steampunk and alternate history where players take on the role of Aegis. This mysterious automaton has to take on the king's army to aid the revolution.

Steelrising's setting is a unique take on the French Revolution, including some of the most notable personalities in history, such as Robespierre, Lafayette, and Marie-Antoinette.

Although the game has a compelling narrative bound to keep players immersed in the experience, the highlight of Steelrising is its action-packed combat, which is a fresh new take on the popular souls-like genre.

Developer Spiders have made the game one of the most accessible and fun souls-like experiences by implementing specific mechanics to help any newcomer ease into the game's fast-paced combat system.

However, there are still a few things that the game does not outright explain to players, which can help them in the early sections of Steelrising.

Here are seven tips and tricks that will help newcomers ease into the punishing yet satisfying experience of Steelrising.

Much like any other soul-like title, the opening of Steelrising has players customizing Aegis' appearance and deciding on the starting class, which essentially dictates their playstyle for the first few hours of the game.

There are multiple aspects to consider when choosing the class and playstyle that players wish to use for the first couple of hours or master throughout their journey, including but not limited to stats to focus on and the weapons they wish to wield.

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