Lords Of The Fallen: Radiance And Inferno, Explained

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• What Is Radiance?

• What Is Inferno?

Stats play a significant role in shaping your character's gameplay experience in Lords Of The Fallen, and investing in them determines which playstyle you will be going for. The game features a total of six main stats that you can level up, and while most of them have clear purposes, there are two that might pique your interest.

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These two intriguing stats are Radiance and Inferno, and the game barely provides any explanation regarding their functions and how they work. If you're curious to discover more about them, you've landed in the right place.

What Is Radiance?

Radiance is one of the two stats that empower your ability to use magic, particularly Radiant Spells and specific weapons that demand on Radiance stat.

Think of it as the equivalent of Faith in the Souls games.

If you're inclined towards a spellcasting playstyle and enjoy dazzling spells that not only deal damage but also offer healing and buffs for your character, then Radiance should be your primary focus.

The Orian Preacher starting class is perfectly tailored for those aiming to embark on a spellcaster's journey, as it boasts the highest Radiance level, making it an excellent starting point.

When you increase your Radiance, it primarily enhances your spell attack potency and the Mana pool needed for spellcasting.

Additionally, it contributes to bolstering your overall defensive stats and resistance against various status effects in the game.

Here's another noteworthy aspect of Radiance: Some equipment descriptions indicate that you require a higher Radiance level to "gain further insight". This mainly helps you delve deeper into the game's lore and better understand its intricacies.

What Is Inferno?

Inferno is the second primary stat that enables you to cast spells, specifically Inferno Spells, and it allows you to use weapons that depend on the Inferno stat.

Think of it as akin to Pyromancies in Souls games.

Inferno spells are mostly geared toward offensive spells that deal fire damage to enemies, often leading to the application of the Burn status.

While Inferno spells are predominantly offensive, they do offer a few ones that enhance your character's capabilities.

Inferno and Radiance operate similarly, with the key difference lying in the types of spells and weapons that you can use.

Similar to Radiance, when you level up Inferno, it heightens your spell attack power and contributes to your Mana pool, all while enhancing your defensive stats.

For those aspiring to build an Inferno-focused character, the Pyric Cultistserves as the ideal starting class because it has the highest Inferno stat.

Just like with Radiance, you'll discover that some equipment necessitates a higher Inferno level to reveal hidden lore within their descriptions.

There's a third category of spells known as Umbral Spells, and they demand an investment in both Radiance and Inferno stats.

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