HELP! Noobie here. Looking for some help before starting the game.

[medea_fleecestealer]

Welcome to the game and to the forum.

You’ll find some Builds for Beginners here

Build Compendium X (Forgotten Gods)

Grim Dawn Build Compendium X (Forgotten Gods) Credits Thanks to Mirenheart, Missing String, ibugsy, Cryodacry, Dikkiedik, Chthon, sir spanksalot and veretragna for their work on Build Compendium I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX&X respectively. Honorable mentions (in no particular order): Superfluff, x1x1x1x2, mad_lee, malawiglenn. I would also like to sincerely thank our wonderful moderators - the unsung heroes of the forum - for everything that they do. The forum would be …

This gives you an insight into how the game works

https://www.grimdawn.com/guide/

And then there are these which are more detailed

Required Stats from Equipment during Levelling

Introduction I’ve been asked about which stats to prioritize during levelling Korvaak knows how much, so I guess that’s another guide that is long past due. Especially since not understanding the importance of some stats and overvaluing others is a major reason for frustrated posts asking for help with their builds. The guide only deals with stat considerations during levelling, when it comes to level cap setups, not even mentioning full decked builds, things are a bit different. Also, I’m no…

Builds types and styles in GD

Introduction Grim Dawn have diverse skills, so you can select the style that suits your taste. In the big variety it takes time to test different skills and to understand their strengths and weaknesses and to see how exactly they work. My guide is showcase of different play styles with links to end game builds and short description. Casters Casters are one of the biggest groups in GD, they can have different range, one dominant spell or more. Their damage can be directly scaled with your ca…

Local and Global Modifiers and Skill Types

Introduction As a quick replacement for the now missing guide on game mechanics with info you’ll probably not find elsewhere. No plans to make it one guide to rule them all, but everything not covered by the official game guide that I consider important I plan to cover here. Thread name might be changed later on. WIP, if something isn’t covered you’re free to ask. Local and Global modifiers There’s a variety of bonuses and modifiers a player will find on gear, skills and constellations. Vari…