A little while after Divinity: Original Sin 2 was released, the developers decided to add gift bags to the game. These gift bags alter the title and allow players to enjoy the game with little enhancements. Some of these enhancements are rather small while some of them change the way the game players. If people are getting tired of playing the vanilla game over and over again, then they should try using the many gift bags in Divinity 2 to enjoy a fresh experience.
However, players should be aware of the fact that using these gift bags will prevent players from getting trophies. So, players looking to get all the trophies might want to avoid them in Divinity: Original Sin 2. On repeat playthroughs, most people won't mind missing out on achievements, making these gift bags a great way to freshen up the experience!
Updated July 22, 2023 by Ritwik Mitra: Divinity: Original Sin 2 is one of the best CRPGs on the market. The sheer number of permutations and combinations when it came to the narrative and its outcomes were truly mind-blowing for their time, and players loved going through this game and forming their own story along the way as they tried to fight against the Magisters and prevent the world from reaching a grisly end.
While trying to attain Divinity is all well and good, there are times when players would prefer to just chill out and not be stressed out by the game's many overbearing mechanics, as well-balanced as they may be. Sometimes, attaining an unfair advantage isn't the worst thing in the world, and players may actually enjoy goofing around with the many gift bags in Divinity: Original Sin 2 that change things up in some way or the other.
15 Nine Lives
- Prevents the black cat's premature demise
During the player's adventures in Fort Joy, they'll come across a mysterious black cat who doesn't really reveal a lot about itself, even if players have the Pet Pal trait. However, while players may have a soft spot for these felines, the world of Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a ruthless one, and something as innocent as a cat has no guarantee to live or die, with the Magisters themselves wanting to kill this animal because of their own superstitions.
This can be pretty heartbreaking for players who want this cat to survive until they escape Fort Joy so that they can uncover the mystery behind its identity...and get the summon spell, of course. The Nine Lives gift bag in Divinity 2 helps out in this regard, especially since players can lose this black cat despite doing nothing wrong on their end!
14 Combat Randomizer
- Randomizes elements of combat for each encounter
While fans who are playing through the game once again can certainly benefit from the Combat Randomizer gift bag, players need to be aware of one very important thing — this particular modification can be pretty irritating for players who just want to go through the game like normal and not be caught off-guard by unfair difficulty spikes. This mod adds random effects to enemies and allies that integrate some unpredictability into a game where most players rely on winning strategies to succeed.
As a result, players are forced to think outside the box during combat, which can add a level of freshness that most people find missing in the traditional gameplay of this title. This Divinity 2 gift bag integrates a permanent change that players may not be overly fond of, so it's recommended to keep a backup save and see what this mod brings to the table before rolling with it for the entirety of the experience.
13 Herb Gardens
- Allows the player to plant and cultivate herbs
Sometimes, players want to take a break from the high-stakes plot and nail-biting combat encounters in the game. Divinity: Original Sin 2 has more than enough avenues that allow players to relax after strenuous portions of the game, and this particular gift bag adds a recreational activity to the mix.
The idea of growing herbs that the player needs in the game is certainly a novel idea, even if this activity can get rather tedious at times. However, that's a small price to pay for yet another distraction in a game that is already pretty massive as is!
12 Animal Empathy
- Allows players to talk to animals without the Pet Pal Talent
During normal gameplay, players will need to spend a talent point on the Pet Pal talent to be able to talk to animals. This is a useful talent because animals offer useful information about puzzles. With the Animal Empathy gift bag, players will be able to talk to animals without spending that talent point. Players who still want to get the Pet Pal talent will get the maximum positive attitude with all the animals they talk to. It's easy to see why players started using the gift bags in Divinity: Original Sin 2.
11 Fort Joy Magic Mirror
- Adds a magic mirror to Fort Joy and the Lady Vengeance
- Magic Mirror lets players change their character's aspects
One of the worst things about creating a character is deciding to change them later on, only to have to start over. This can easily be solved by using the Magic Mirror in the Fort Joy Arena. It can be used to change anything about a player's character, from looks to stats. Even players who decide to change their character late in the game will have access to a second mirror on the Lady Vengeance.
10 From The Ashes/Source Meditation
- Bedrolls now revive allies who died
- Bedrolls now restore source points
From The Ashes enhances a player's bedroll, making it far better than it ever was before. Now, whenever a player has a member of their party die, they can use their bedroll to bring them back to life. Of course, this perk only works outside of combat. Imagine how great it will be to not have to go to extra lengths just to revive teammates. Source Meditation is another Divinity 2 gift bag that alters the bedroll, allowing it to restore source points.
9 Enhanced Spirit Vision
- Spirit Vision skill stays active after use
After players leave Fort Joy, they will begin to come across spirits. Some of these spirits will offer quests and give players information. They are an important part of the game, which players won't want to miss out on.
Enhanced Spirit Vision makes it so the Spirit Vision skill stays active once players use it. The only downside to this gift bag is that Spirit Vision will need to be reactivated in order to use it. It will also need to be used whenever Spirit Vision is needed to solve a puzzle.
8 Hagglers
- Allows players to share their bartering skill with other members of the party
Traditionally, players will designate one member of their party to handle the money and make purchases. The reason for this is an individual's Bartering skill only applies to that character. With the Hagglers gift bag, the Bartering skill works for every character. Level up one character's Bartering skill and allow every character to reap the rewards for it. No more forgetting about who the haggler is in the group.
7 Sourcerous Sundries
- Creates new shopkeepers that can upgrade player equipment
Players can appreciate the Sourcerous Sundries gift bag in Divinity 2 since it adds new vendors to the game in each of the major hubs. In other words, players will find the new vendors in Fort Joy, Driftwood, The Lady Vengeance, and Arx. These vendors sell new materials that players can use to upgrade the equipment that they find. It is a little pricey, so players should remember to bring plenty of gold with them. Players should also keep in mind that the equipment can only be upgraded to their current level.
6 Endless Runner
- Fleetfoot remains active after use
The original way to play the game is such a bore. Players are stuck walking throughout the game, and it makes it feel like it drags on. The Endless Runnergift bag in Divinity: Original Sin 2 adds the Fleetfoot ability to the player's hotbar immediately. Using this ability allows the player to move at a faster pace. It also doesn't need to be reactivated, since it automatically reactivates after each battle. Never worry about walking to a destination ever again.
5 Improved Organization
- Automatically organizes player inventory
Inventory management is such a pain. Items get scattered throughout the player's inventory and can end up getting mixed up and become hard to find. The Improved Organization gift fills the player's inventory with bags for each type of item in the game.
What makes this even better is that each item a player picks up automatically gets organized. No more confusing inventory screens, and no more wondering where every item is located.
4 Divine Talents
- Adds new talents for players to use
The same talents can get kind of old when creating a new character. The Divine Talentsgift bag in Divinity 2 gives new talents for players to mess around with. These talents include Soulcatcher, Sadist, Master Thief, Magical Cycles, Indomitable, Haymaker, Greedy Soul, and Gladiator. Each of these new talents offers new ways to play a player's favorite character. Some are able to steal Source, and some can even turn allies who die into zombies that gain bonuses from Summoning.
3 Pet Power
- Allows Summoners to infuse all of their summons
Tired of the same old stuff with the Summoner class? Looking to spice things up a bit? The Pet Power gift bag exists to enhance the Summoner class; specifically, the summons themselves. In the base game, a Summoner can only cast infusion on their Incarnate. While this is great if a player wants to stick with their Incarnate above all else, it's disappointing for all the other summons. What about the Bone Widow, for example? Take this bag to let the Summoner of the party infuse power into all of their pets.
2 Crafter's Kit
- Adds additional crafting recipes
Divinity: Original Sin 2 offers tons of items that players can craft on their journey, but wouldn't it be fun to add a little more? The Crafter's Kit gift bag lets crafty players create more items than ever before. This gift bag is great for players who don't want to buy all their gear. After all, why bother buying something strong when it can be crafted?
1 8 Action Points
- Increases the maximum number of action points to 8
This gift bag is self-explanatory, giving players and allies eight action points in combat. This is a great way to give players an extra edge in combat if they are struggling. Of course, players will still start with only four action points in a turn, but they can save up to eight instead of six. If players decide to take the Lone Wolf, that eight-point total will go up to ten points.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is available on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.