In Lost Ark, every single power is dialled up to max from the first five minutes, with stellar audio/visual design baked into each skill.

Diablo 3 and Path of Exile both start out relatively low-key-the latter in particular is very understated in its opening hours, which fits with its grungy, grimdark style. Both Path of Exile and Diablo 3 are approaching 10 years old, while Lost Ark released in Korea at the end of 2019, so has the benefit of greater graphical whizzbang.īut it's also because Lost Ark has zero restraint. This is partly down to being the newer game. But Lost Ark slightly edges out the other two. Much of the game is about finding the most effective combination of these abilities, and since they form the crux of an ARPG's action, they need to look spectacular and feel powerful.Īll three games are strong in this area, offering a broad range of colourful, satisfying abilities that are fun to discover and experiment with. These affect enemies in different ways and define your character's fighting style. (Image credit: Smilegate RPG) Skills and AbilitiesĪn ARPG's combat system is usually fleshed-out by a wide range of active skills and abilities.

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