With SSAO set to Amplify models using displacement maps (for example Greatsword in hand) appear completely dark.

Higher difficulties give a lot more experience, and unlock higher tiers of items.

Change difficulty to a higher one as soon as it's manageable.

This will allow to split items between players to benefit the most people. Let one player be an archer, other a warrior, 3rd a magic caster.

If you're playing with other players, splitting roles may be a good idea.

Spending points in multiple playstyles at once is generally a bad idea, as neither will deal sufficient damage.

Try to focus on developing your character in a single path.

Some elite abilities are really strong, and you will need good stats to take them down.

Explosives at point blank range can deal a massive damage.

Additionally, enemy armor makes you deal less damage to them than normal. Fire will cause them to stop attacking and turn into sponges for damage. Enemies tend to have a lot of health, and are hard to hit. Parrying is triggered when you block just before an enemy hits you, and it only works on humanoid enemies (Unless upgraded to be able to parry anything at 360 degree coverage) For the 2 points that have to be spent on a spell.

It has decent damage, it gives health and energy on parry, which is very important on early levels. A good first spell is for example 'parry' unlocked on level 8. Do not buy most spells on early levels, except things like parry, frenzy or focus.

Many spells require a large amount of energy to cast.

Most perks require a single point to purchase, where as spells require 2. Increased health and energy is the most important bonus you can obtain at early levels.

Buy mutations, also referred to as perks, in defense and survival first.

Cutting trees, bushes and effigies plus hunting down animals gives enough experience.

You can level up to level 6 rather quickly without fighting anything.

Start on easy difficulty on as you are level 1.

In-game update notes, news and list of amazing people ).

Multiplayer support - share the fun in multiplayer, or maybe compete with others with custom coop options.

Leveling system, with upgrade points - Player upgrade points 2.

Players have spells to make the combat more dynamic and challenging.

Many of already in-game mechanics reworked.

You can kill me, my friends, modapi staff, the forest youtubers and maybe your ex. Speed, damage and extra abilities make them fearsome enough to make even advanced players experience horror again

Replayability! Try different builds, playstyles until you find one which suits you best.

It turns the game into a diablo spinoff.

There are custom weapons, first and thus far only mod that adds weapons.

Paypal Consider donating if you enjoy COTFĤ.Wait for all the extra files to download. Don't use this mod with Player Upgrade Points or Ultimate Cheat Menu, they overwrite the same properites.

The forest mods