Exploring
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Whenever legionnaires aren’t locked in mortal combat with Ehb’s less-friendly inhabitants, they busy themselves by searching every square inch of their surroundings for objects of interest and worth. Loads of crucial loot can be obtained through simple, careful observation, so fully explore each new place you visit.
Treasure
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Attack and destroy breakable objects, such as barrels and vases, to randomly discover minor goodies.
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Treasure can be obtained in a variety of ways. Slain enemies commonly drop loot, and valuables can be acquired by inspecting and destroying objects in one’s environment as well. Approach objects such as treasure chests, weapon racks, and even the corpses of fallen travelers to acquire a random treat—usually either a piece of gear or an amount of gold. Lootable objects always appear in the same position during each playthrough of the game, but the items you receive from them are often dispensed at random, so you never quite know what you’ll find.
Developer Commentary
Most artifact-level items in the game are in fixed locations. The Heroes’ Crypt will always have artifacts from the heroes of the first Dungeon Siege , Rajani will always yield her staff if you kill her, and so on. A few artifacts drop randomly. For example, goblin enemies have a slight chance to drop unique items—so go forth and slaughter those goblins!
– Matt MacLean, Senior Designer
Lore
The wise legionnaire knows that knowledge is power. Search your surroundings thoroughly to discover informative lore entries that provide scraps of history pertaining to Ehb and its inhabitants. Collect lots of lore entries to earn Deeds that bestow permanent stat bonuses to your chosen hero. See the “Deeds” section of this chapter for details.
Save Beacons
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Among the most important objects you’ll encounter, save beacons are glimmering columns of magical light that can be used to record your progress. All save beacons appear on the minimap as special icons. Step into a beacon’s light and choose to save your game—your entire party will then be completely healed, and your progress will be recorded in the game’s memory. Now you can safely quit the adventure or journey on with renewed strength and vigor.