Latest Conan Exiles Dev Blog Talks Combat

Like most survival games, combat will be a big deal in Conan Exiles. It is perhaps even more important to a game based on an IP like Conan. A new developer blog posted yesterday outlines the basics of combat.

As with every survival game that I can think of off the top of my head, you start with nothing and must find yourself a weapon. Conan Exiles offers one-handed axes, clubs, daggers, and short spears with the option to wield a shield, as well as two-handed hammers, mauls, and pikes.

Combat itself is said to be tactical. The team notes that "it is instead wise to fight with measured swings or thrusts at opportune moments," rather than taking rapid swings at opponents. Active dodging and blocking are available and certain weapons will be more effective against certain foes. Successfully defeating opponents will result in chopping off limbs or their heads or possibly even chopping their bodies in half.

There is also an attribute system in place that allows players to increase their damage, stamina, and other stats as they level.

You can find more information about Conan Exiles' combat system in the aforementioned developer blog.