Fatekeeper is the latest RPG to make its way into early access, and publisher THQ Nordic and developer Paraglacial seemingly have a hit on their hands, judging by the Steam reviews. The RPG, which draws clear inspiration from The Elder Scrolls and other fantasy franchises, doesn't have a ton of content in its early access phase, but the developers plan to deliver ongoing updates throughout 2026. Even with the content that's currently in Fatekeeper, though, there's a surprising amount of depth and difficulty.

Whether it's navigating the linear map, taking on multiple enemies, or trying to keep your inventory stocked with supplies, Fatekeeper isn't a straightforward RPG. To help you survive the game in early access and beyond, we have put together six beginner tips that aim to help you fully grasp Fatekeeper and its different mechanics.

You can see all six of those tips below.

Dodge and parry are your best friends in combat

At first glance, the combat in Fatekeeper doesn't appear too challenging. However, after you deal with your first enemy encounter, you'll see that combat can actually be surprisingly difficult. You have to mind your stamina meter, often deal with multiple enemies, and attack enemies several times before they die.

You can mitigate most enemy damage, however, by using the dodge and parry mechanics. Dodging uses more stamina, but it is the most effective way of completely getting out of harm's way. On the other hand, a perfectly timed parry will stun an enemy, allowing you to deal free damage. These mechanics are best used in conjunction with one another, but you still need to watch your stamina meter to ensure you have enough for your own attacks.

Always take advantage of Alchemy Pots

While alchemy can play a small or large role in some RPGs, it's a vital part of Fatekeeper that is basically required to get through the game. At various spots along the map, you'll find Alchemy Pots that you can use to combine various materials together and brew potions.

You get to see exactly what effects your potion will have before you brew it, and the effects depend on the properties of all three materials in it. Your potion could heal you for X amount while also providing you with poison resistance and making it harder for enemies to knock you off your stance. You want to always check an Alchemy Pot when you find one to see if there's any useful potion you can craft before heading into uncharted lands.

Pick up every material you see

Piggybacking off our previous tip, it's highly important to loot every single plant and material that you find in Fatekeeper. Most of the time, you can find plants lying on the ground as you progress outside areas in a given level, but some are hidden behind secret paths.

Materials are found in the same way, but usually when you're inside a structure or building. You can also find materials in secret rooms that can only be reached by using your telekinesis spell or finding some kind of hidden entrance. In any case, searching an entire part of the map will often allow you to loot more materials and, in exchange, brew more potions.

Don't forget about your spells in combat

When you're fending off seven enemies in Fatekeeper, it can be easy to forget that you have another way to deal damage aside from your primary weapon. Spells can be incredibly powerful when used correctly. The ice spell is particularly useful, as it slows down enemies, allowing you to plan your next move with more time.

Of course, you also have the telekinesis spell, which is mainly used to open doorways outside of combat, but it has some decent uses for flinging enemies around as well.

The kick mechanic is overpowered

For whatever reason, Fatekeeper's map features dozens of cliffs, bridges, and holes in the ground that have no end in sight. While you can fight enemies near these spots like normal, the much easier way of dealing with them is to simply kick them.

By pressing "F" near an enemy, your character will whip out their foot, connecting with the enemy and sending them flying in the opposite direction. This is great for general crowd control, but you can toss enemies off gaps in the map with ease as long as they're in the right position. With some luck and good kicks, you don't have to swing your sword once to kill multiple enemies in some spots on the map.

You have a torch for dark places

One easy part of your inventory to forget is the torch that's always on your character. Fatekeeper has plenty of dark places, especially when you start finding hidden rooms scattered throughout the map, and it can be difficult to find any extra items if you can't see properly. The torch alleviates all of those issues, as it gives off plenty of light to make sure you can see everything around you.

You can access the torch by pressing "T" on the keyboard, and it's put away by pressing "T" again or pressing "H."