My First Attempt Was a Mess
Started my Dark Urge playthrough completely blind, just murdering whoever looked fun to stab. Big mistake. Got stuck with weak gear around level 5, felt like chewing rocks. Restarted fresh after watching some random YouTube shorts.
Step-by-step grind:
- Skipped the grove fight completely – just yeeted past everyone like a ninja
- Drank that butler’s murder Kool-Aid IMMEDIATELY when offered
- Butchered the owlbear cub first long rest (sorry not sorry)
- Knocked out Alfira before she could sing – big brain move because…
The critical moment:
Met Isobel at Last Light Inn. That butler dude whispers: “Kill her NOW.” Grabbed my heaviest hammer mid-conversation. Smashed her skull before she finished saying “protection.” Whole inn turned black and creepy. Butler pops up grinning like a psycho – hands me the Slayer Form like a birthday present. Took less than 10 gameplay hours total.
Why This Works Nasty Fast
- No waiting for big story beats – pure murder hobo mode activates
- Alfira skip avoids 100% approval loss from killing her
- Owlbear cub kill counts as “significant act” for butler’s checklist
- Isobel murder before protection buff = instant reward
Felt like cheating honestly. Slayer Form animations? Brutal. Swinging those tentacle blades while Gale’s screaming about morals? Priceless. Now excuse me while I go eviscerate Moonrise Towers.