Naraka: Bladepoint puts a unique spin on the battle royale genre. Instead of a modern-day setting with guns and explosives, players instead take on powerful characters with supernatural abilities in a feudal Chinese aesthetic.
There are many ways to play Naraka: Bladepoint to ensure survival in its several game modes; however, players must build their loadouts well in order to be the last one standing. A vital system that makes a big impact in Naraka: Bladepoint is the use of Glyphs. Glyphs become available to players at level six, which open up several categories of additional sub-effects that provide bonuses during a match. Here are some of the best Glyphs in Naraka: Bladepopint.
8 Wealth
Wealth is an Origin Glyph that allows players to generate Dark Tide Coins over time, instead of being limited to only earning them during in-game matches. Dark Tide Coins is a currency players earn by competing and winning matches, and players can use them to purchase unique upgrades at vendors called Rift Dealers.
Armor, Armor Powder, and Souljades are all items that improve upon players chosen character and boost their abilities, but can only be purchased at these vendors with Dark Tide Coins. A little extra currency never hurt anyone and can be a big deal in the early game.
7 Savagery
Also a member of the Origin tree, Savagery increases the amount of Rage a character gains during matches. Rage is the resource needed to charge a character's supernatural ultimate ability, which is a devastating move characters can use to turn the tables in a fight.
A character's ultimate ability can be a game changer during a match, and being able to spring it on unsuspecting opponents before they have their own ultimate can tip the scales positively for the player. Each character starts with one Ultimate ability but can access up to three after a bit of progression. Depending on the character played, players can dominate an entire squad or capitalize on a lone wolf who’s wandered too far.
6 Light
While competing in the battle royale mode in Naraka: Bladepoint, the circle can be a rough place to stay, depending on its size. More often than one would like, the difference between living and dying may lead a player outside the circle attempting to avoid an entire squad or avoid confrontation altogether.
Using the Light Glyph from the Solar Tree, a player will take less damage from the shadow corruption that begins to stack on the player's characters, allowing them more time outside the circle. The Light Glyph is not a game-changing tactic, but it can make a difference if a player is pushed out of the circle or tries to make their way back into the circle with low health.
5 Genius
Another vital tool in surviving and winning in Naraka: Bladepoint lies in the tactical use of skills in the game. A character's skills and how players use them are integral to how well they perform in combat situations. However, players must be careful, as skill cooldown impacts momentum and can lead to poor advantage if a move is used too early.
Thankfully, the Genius Glyph in the Solar Tree gives players a small amount of cooldown reduction, so they get their abilities back sooner rather than later. This advantage can provide players with an edge in a number of situations, especially one-on-one encounters.
4 Tether
Movement is critical when playing Naraka: Bladepoint, making it different from most Battle Royale games. There are several modes of travel and agility in the game, the most versatile being the grappling hook. The grappling hook can latch on to surfaces and enemies, pulling the player long distances and stunning opponents that are hit for a short duration.
The Tether Glyph from the Lunar Tree causes the grappling hook to travel further, faster, making it a more useful tool when engaging an enemy or trying to retreat from a combat encounter that is going poorly.
3 Intuition
Enemy health bars are a helpful feature to help players spot a fleeing enemy player or vulnerable target. For a short time after taking damage, an enemy's health bar becomes visible at a certain distance. This can make them sitting ducks for a squad or a warning to a cautious team.
The Intuition Glyph from the Lunar Tree increases the duration that the enemy player's health bar remains visible. This increases the player's advantage when chasing down a weak opponent who decided to run from a fight that turned out not to be in their favor.
2 Persuasion
Rift Dealers sell essential gear to players during matches. The longer a player last in the game, the more vital these resources become. However, as the game progresses, prices at Rift Venders increase, which makes the Persuasion Glyph from the Omni tree a valuable addition to any player's build.
The Persuasion Glyph of the Omni Tree grants players a small discount when purchasing gear from Rift Vendors. A passive player that doesn't rack up many Dark Coins can utilize this Glyph to make ends meet when fighting on the frontline is not their play style of choice.
1 Rampage
A character's Ultimate can turn the tide in a match or in a large encounter between teams. The resource for this ability slowly builds as a player fights against other characters. The Rampage Glyph from the Omni tree increases the amount of Rage a player has at the start of a match.
This shaves off the time needed to fill the ultimate meter, making the player a much more dangerous opponent in mid-to-late game situations. Having a head start in obtaining a character's trump card can make all the difference in Naraka: Bladepoint.