In Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, players will have the freedom to freely switch between Red and Antea, the two protagonists. Each character has its own set of skills, which makes them useful in different situations. Since Red is alive, he uses a sword and rifle in combat. The sword is the best option in close combat, while the rifle is needed to deal with enemies who are out of range.

Antea fights with her fists and magic. As players progress through the game, they will unlock new Manifestations for Antea. These are new powers that are used to clear obstacles blocking your path. With every new Manifestation, players will get the opportunity to unlock new skills. However, skill points are scarce, so it is important to activate the skills that will prove to be most helpful. In this guide, players will learn about the best skills that they need to unlock first in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.

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Best Skills To Unlock Early In Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden - Best Skills To Unlock Early

As there are two playable characters in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, there are skills available for both of them. Most of the time, you should try to unlock skills depending on which character you use more and your play style. If you are looking for the best skills in general, you can find them here.

Skill Name

Manifestation

Description

Cost

Suited For

Tag Team

  • Unveil
  • The fourth light attack from Red triggers a punch that ignores resistance.
  • One Point
  • Combat

Powder Keg

  • Unveil
  • Charged heavy attacks trigger an area of effect dealing physical damage.
  • One Point
  • Suitable for fighting against multiple enemies.

Pocket of Holding

  • Unveil
  • Maximum decoction charge is increased by one.
  • One Point
  • Healing

Invigorate

  • Unveil
  • Banishing an enemy increases the damage of the next heavy attack by 200%.
  • One Point
  • High HP enemies

Unrelenting

  • Unveil
  • Each enemy hit by light attacks increases the damage of light attacks by 10%. This effect can be cumulated. Resets on being hit.
  • One Point
  • Perfect for dealing extra damage, especially to high HP enemies or when players are surrounded by several foes.

Barrier

  • Leap
  • Defeating an enemy with heavy attack reduces incoming damage by 90%.
  • One Point
  • While dealing with multiple tough opponents, this skill can prove to be a real lifesaver.

Relentless Spirit

  • Leap
  • Each enemy hit by a Punch attack increases the power of punch attacks by 7%. This effect can be cumulated. Resets after a switch.
  • This skill is meant for players who enjoy using Antea more than Red in battle.

Spectral Ignition

  • Leap
  • Defeating an enemy with a Punch attack triggers an area of effect dealing Spectral Damage.
  • One Essence
  • Again, if you're using Antea, this skill is a must-have in the early parts of the game.

Spirit Restock

  • Outburst
  • One Point
  • If players master perfect switching, they can keep using Red's rifle without having to wait.
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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Platform(s)
PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
Released
February 13, 2024
Developer(s)
DON'T NOD
Publisher(s)
Focus Entertainment
Genre(s)
Action RPG