Summary
V Risinghas an extensive list of spells that offers different flavors of magical mayhem. Each one has different effects that revolve around certain themes, giving players the opportunity to mix and match playstyles or double-down on a specific one.
When starting asa beginner inV Rising, the number of spells you have access to is limited, and you’ll need to hunt down bosses to get the points you need to unlock them. If you’re unsure which spells to get first, here are some of the best ones you can use early on in the game.
7Shadowbolt
The Ol' Reliable
Shadowbolt is the first offensive spell players unlock, and it’ll be a mainstay in many Blood Magic builds that capitalize on Leech. Tag an enemy with Shadowbolt, and all Physical attacks on them will heal you for a small amount.
While you don’t really get a choice when it comes to unlocking Shadowbolt, there’s still the optionto respec spell points inV Rising. Consider pulling a point out of this spell so you can try other abilities in the Blood tree.
6Chaos Volley
Strong Impact with Decent Burn Damage
This is a tried-and-tested spell that’s been great ever since the early days ofV Rising.It deals good damage upfront, and it burns targets for even more damage dealt over a few seconds. You can’t go wrong with Chaos Volley, especially when you’re trying to chew through a boss' health bar.
The notable lack of AOE damage is Chaos Volley’s only weakness. However, this is somewhat mitigated by the fact that Ignited enemies explode when killed. The damage isn’t much, but it’s better than nothing.
5Wraith Spear
Elusive, Deadly, Stylish
This was previously a late-game skill that could only be unlocked by the time you find yourselfneeding Ghost Yarnin the Cursed Forest. Now, it’s one of the first unlockable Illusion spells, and it offers a nice balance between offense and defense.
Wraith Spear acts as a dodge ability that’s immediately followed up by a ranged counter-attack. It works best when paired with a dedicated offensive spell like Chaos Volley, but if you want to maximize survivability, use Wraith Spear together with any of the defensive spells in each of the magic schools.
4Blood Rage/Power Surge
For Fighting and Gathering Alike
Blood Rage and Power Surge are two very similar skills. The former is great for HP sustain, while the other excels at dealing damage via Ignite’s burn effect and the subsequent explosions it causes. Their value increases even more as you get better weapons inV Rising.
Outside of combat, these abilities are great for helping you gather Wood, Stone, and other resources that drop from breakable objects. Equip both spells, then alternate between them as you smash away. The 25% attack speed buff will make a serious difference when it comes to farming materials.
3Ball Lightning
High Voltage Area Denial
Ball Lightning is a great area denial spell that synergizes extremely well with effects that root enemies in place. The longer an enemy stands within the ball’s radius, the more damage they’ll take, up to 450% magic damage. It’s one of the first spells added inV Rising’sSecrets of Gloomrotupdate.
However, it will be a while before players can get their first Storm spell point, so it’s a little hard to call this an early game ability. Still, among the choices you get from the Storm Magic school, this is your best bet if you want a reliable offensive option.
2Frost Bat
Chilled to the Bone
Frost Bat offers both good ranged AOE damage and solid utility in the form of Chill and Freeze effects. Hit enemies once with this ability to slow them, then hit them again to lock them in place for 4 seconds, leaving them vulnerable to further attacks.
This spell may not hit as some of the others listed above, but the Chill and Freeze effects alone make up for that. Four seconds is a lot of time in this game, and that’s often enough to finish a fight. Freeze duration is halved against other players, however, so don’t expect this spell to be overpowered in PvP.
1Corrupted Skull
Welcome to the Bone Zone
While not the most damaging ability, Corrupted Skull’s value comes from the skeletons it spawns. These undead minions will happily take the enemies' attention from you, giving you more opportunities to safely deal damage or recuperate some lost health.
This is one of the best early game skills inV Risingsimply because of its ability to summon minions, which helps a lot especiallyfor soloV Risingplayers. If you’re going for a full-on minion master build, then Corrupted Skull is going to be your bread-and-butter. Pair it with ranged weapons like dual pistols for best effect.
