Abyss Walker

This mod adds a class based on Artorias the Abyss Walker to Darkest Dungeon.

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This mod brings a new class to "Darkest Dungeon" inspired by the legendary knight in "Dark Souls" - Artorias the Abyss Walker! 🎮⚔️

**The Abyss Walker** is a knight who follows in the footsteps of the Wolf Knight Artorias: stopping the spread of evil at all costs. Armed with giant swords and invincible, these legendary knights face monsters and realms reminiscent of the abyss. Their exposure to the Abyss corrupted their souls, affecting their demeanor and fighting style. An elegant swordsman? Or a violent berserker? The limits depend on how badly they are corroded…

**STRONGLY RECOMMENDED** Use this character to play under stress (i.e. in a state of torment), somewhere between 100 and 200 stress points. After his pressure exceeds 100, he will get a damage bonus for every 25 points of pressure increase, and he will get a powerful buff in a completely dark environment! 😈

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✨ Theme and gameplay

This mod provides the option to switch between two ideal stances: **Guardian of the Realm** and **Abyss-Powered Berserker**. The pressure value represents the corrosion of the abyss. The more pressure you endure, the higher the damage caused. While the character is in his special torture state "**Heroic Resistance**", his Corrupted Stance gains additional benefits.

🗡️ Abilities and skills

The skill is inspired by the legend and boss battle of Artorias the Abyss Walker in "Dark Souls". The effect of the skill changes slightly depending on whether you are in Torment or not.

**Pure form**

• **Enemy of Abyss Calamity**: The Abyss Walker attacks with its enchanted sword, causing extra damage to alien monsters. Mild pressure therapy. Increases hit points while in Torment.
• **Swordsman's Gamble**: The Abyss Walker sacrifices his own shape and posture, and slams the enemy with his shoulder armor to stun him. Retreat and repel the enemy.
• **Sliding Thrust**: The Abyss Walker glides towards the enemy and thrusts with the enchanted sword. Can be used from the rear. Mild pressure therapy.
• **Loyalty**: Abyss walkers are loyal to their chivalry and protect the kingdom of light. He protects a teammate and stands up for enemy attacks. This intense act of loyalty inspires the chosen comrade. If the Abyss Walker is under high stress, he himself will benefit from a boost of encouragement.

**Corrupted Form**

• **Savage Strike**: The Abyss Walker rushes towards the enemy and attacks. Gain armor penetration while in Torment. Can be used from positions 2 and 3.
• **Savage Leap**: The Abyss Walker leaps towards the enemy from the back row and lands on him with a powerful blow. Gain extra damage while in Torment.
• **Counterattack**: The Abyss Walker feints to attack, causing slight damage to the enemy, but enters a parrying posture and moves back. Gain dodge. Gain more dodge while in Torment.
• **Hurricane Slash**: The Abyss Walker slashes the enemies in the middle row, disrupting their position. There is a chance to stun them while in Torment. Move yourself back 1 position. Can be used from positions 1 and 2.

💎 Accessories

• **Wolf Ring**: Gain movement resistance, stun resistance and a small amount of protection.
• **Oath of Artorius**: Gain critical strike chance and pressure resistance in darkness.
• **Silver Pendant**: Gain a small amount of stress resistance, good stress healing bonus, and debuff resistance.
• **Purification Great Shield**: Get a lot of protection, but the speed is -4 when in torture state.
• **Red Abyss Teardrop**: Increases damage and hit when in torture state. Shares set bonuses with Teardrop of the Blue Abyss.
• **Blue Abyss Teardrop**: Increases protection by 15% and dodge by 15% when in torture state.

**Abyss Set Bonus**: Reduces the probability of virtue triggering.

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🚧 Known issues

• Sound effects do not work when switching postures.

🙏 Special thanks

• Big thanks to **Ske …