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Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon throws you into the deep end fast. If you're just starting out, the game won't hold your hand... or explain much at all.

So here's a simple breakdown of early-game tips and mechanics to help you survive longer, fight better, and avoid wasting gear, gold, or time.

Loot Everything Early On

Grab every item you see.

You’ll need gold later, and you can always sell junk to vendors. If you find something rare but don’t need it yet, use a stash box in any town to store it for later.

Also... never leave behind a shovel. Trust me.

Visit the Island Behind the Boat Wreck

After the intro, head northeast from the starting beach to a small island.

It has one slow-moving enemy, and it’s worth the fight. You’ll find:

A spell that summons a companion
A wand that reduces mana cost
A stat-boosting ring and cloak
A chest with coins and a shield

Even melee or bow users can summon the companion if you put just one point into Spirituality. It’s a great early-game tank and distraction.

Adjust the Camera Settings

If you're using third-person, the default zoom is way too close.

Go to settings and set the camera distance to 2.4 for a Skyrim-like view or 3.5 for something closer to Elden Ring. You’ll see more, and attacks animate differently depending on the view.

Get the Horse Early

Head west, then north, following the main road from the beach.

Once you reach the big bridge area, sneak past enemies and find your horse under the structure. Sprint and mount it from the saddle side.

Petting its head won’t get you anywhere.

From then on, you can summon your horse from the radial menu at any time.

Use the Town Stash and Alchemy Station

Once you reach the castle town in the southwest, find the stash chest under the stairs.

You can store gear here to manage your carry weight. Next to it is an alchemy table, which is perfect for brewing potions in a safe area.

Also, don’t forget to talk to the vendor near the entrance. She sells:

A spyglass (for placing skybeam markers)
A sketchbook (lets you capture stylized scene drawings)
A fishing rod (if you haven’t found one yet)

Use Weird Items and Perks

Unidentified items can be revealed by placing a bonfire and fueling it with ethereal cobwebs.

This lets you identify gear, consumables, and crafting mats. You’ll also gain access to extra options like crafting and teleporting when the bonfire is fueled.

Some rare items like the Soul Stone and All Mother’s Amulet can even save you from death by restoring health and mana after lethal damage.

Combat and Build Tips

Parry builds are also strong, especially if you invest in the skill that increases parry timing.
Summons are powerful distractions. Even one point into Spirituality is enough to use a summon if you equip a wand.
Sneak attack builds using bows or knives are great for high burst damage, especially with perks in Perception.
Use throwing knives for ranged damage early on. They’re strong and easy to use.

Don't Sleep on Movement

Sprinting, jumping, and dodging actually improve stats like Evasion and Athletics.

So don’t just walk everywhere. Move with purpose, and your skills will improve over time.

Talk to Everyone

Many quests are tied to dialogue choices and hidden NPCs.

Exhaust all dialogue options when talking to someone. You never know when an extra line will unlock a new side quest or reward.

Random World Tips

Torches can light enemies on fire, but mostly they’re for visibility
Flame gobblers explode; bait them into groups of enemies
Look out for statues with plaques; they grant free stat points
If you see a chest underwater... yes, go swim to it
You’ll sometimes see bugs circling the ground; that’s buried loot
Alchemy needs Sage for healing potions; look for purple plants

Final Blurb & FAQ

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon can be punishing, but most of its secrets are right there... if you explore a little and prep ahead. Grab a horse, craft smart, rest often, and always bring a shovel.

And if you see a floppy hand weapon in the jail shop... yes, it’s real, and yes, you should buy it.