If you are eager for a fantastic, epic adventure, Fable II is a beautiful place to start. The series is certainly underrated and worth checking out. It is time to get lost in the magical, fantasy world of Albion. Set around 500 years after the first Fable, Fable II explores the life of an Orphan who is destined to save (or possibly hinder) the world.
There is plenty to do in Fable II, from hunting down demon doors to romancing NPCs. Fable II reacts to your decisions, and the world can change from minor to drastic ways. With this in mind, here are ten things you should get up to first.
10 Give Warrants To Derek
You begin the story as a child. You and your older sister, Rose, are eager to purchase a magical music box. To do so, you start to complete tasks around Bowerstone's old town to raise money. You'll meet Derek, the sheriff, who's misplaced his warrants. He'll ask you to find them and return these items. It is one of the game's first moral dilemmas, as you can also hand over the warrants to Arfur, a local crook.
Although it might be tempting to hand over the warrants to Arfur, it is a far better idea to stick with Derek for beginners. Doing so will ensure that the old town doesn't become a crime-filled poverty-stricken landscape. Gameplaywise, this also has the added benefit of a 50 percent discount on all shops in that area. This is a huge benefit, especially when starting at the beginning of the game.
9 Decide On Your Alignment
Fable II, like many RPGs, is full of tough decisions. Fable II plays around with themes of good and evil, especially in terms of the moral choices you need to make throughout the game. Ideally, beginners should pick their alignment early on and stick with it.
Many quests influence your alignment. For example, you can become a Defender Of The Light or join the Temple Of Shadows. These quests counteract one another as a good or evil path. Additionally, actions out of quests influence your alignment. You can treat the NPCs poorly or with kindness. Everything you do will slowly alter your character. You might grow a halo or demonic horns! The choice is yours to make but stick to it right away.
8 Experiment With Combat
Fable II has three forms of combat. Melee attacks ranged attacks and magic attacks. Each form of combat is assigned to a specific button, making it quite simple to switch between them. All three combat styles have their benefits and disadvantages, and it is a good idea to experiment with them all near the beginning of the game.
As you progress, you will earn experience points that will allow you to specialize in the different combat styles. You can learn new spells and be able to charge them up to become more powerful. You can become more dexterous to help avoid hits. Everyone has a different playstyle, and you'll likely find yourself leaning more towards one of the three options than the others.
7 Train Your Dog
Even if you are not playing in coop mode throughout the game, you will never be alone. You will have a loveable dog companion by your side to help you out. Your dog isn't just there for companionship, though. They have many uses. They will help out in combat, alert you to threats, and, most importantly, sniff out and locate hidden treasures.
It is a great idea to begin training your dog as soon as you can. Along your adventure, keep an eye out for training books. Having a read of these will allow you to upgrade their combat and treasure hunting skills. The treasure hunting skill is vital for locating some of the more valuable loot.
6 Listen Out For Gargoyles
The fable series has always been full of hidden collectibles and secrets, such as the demon doors. In Fable II, you'll begin to notice a mocking voice every so often. These are gargoyles. There are 50 gargoyles in the game that start to speak once you gain the Aimed Ranged Attack Dexterous Skill. This unlocks a quest to destroy them all.
They can be tough to find, but listen out for them as the rewards are undoubtedly worth it. After each tenth gargoyle, you can travel to the Gargoyle Trove, under the bridge in Bowerstone Market. Inside, you'll be able to collect rewards. These are great early on prizes, so make sure not to miss any.
5 Search Bower Lake
The world of Albion is full of mystery and wonders that you might miss if you are racing through the adventure. Fable II is designed for you to take your time. Make sure to stop to enjoy the sights and look out for the many mysteries and treasures that it holds. Right near the start of the adventure, you will be able to explore Bower Lake.
Bower Lake has quite a lot of treasures hidden around for you and your dog to find. These include books to train up your dog and early upgrades for your weapons. There are even dive spots in the lake to discover. It's just good practice to search all areas to collect as much loot as possible.
4 Get A Job
There are several jobs that you can get throughout the game. Each one has a different mini-game you need to complete. For example, the blacksmith requires you to strike the metal at the right time. You can also be a bartender, woodcutter, or perhaps an assassin or a bounty hunter.
These jobs are incredibly useful in the early game. You'll need plenty of gold for your adventures to afford equipment and other expenses. It is a good idea to specialize in a specific job. The more you do it, the more skilled you will become, allowing you to earn even more. These jobs can be a little tedious but stick with it at least for a while at the start.
3 Purchase The Weapons Stall
Although this stall is unlikely to be selling you legendary weapons anytime soon, there is still a considerable benefit for purchasing the Weapon Stall in Bowerstone Old Town. You will receive a discounted price for buying weapons from this store so that you can get quite a few for a low price.
Your next action plan should be to take these discounted weapons and resell them to the blacksmith in Bowerstone Market. You will get quite a profit from this exchange, depending on how well the economy is doing in the area. It would help if you also kept an eye on the scarcity of goods, as you will get even more gold for selling these items. This is a lovely, early-game money-earner to help you out.
2 Invest In Real Estate
You might not know at first, but it isn't just the stalls that you can purchase. Almost every building can be bought in the game, from taverns to homes. After working a few jobs and gaining a nice sum of gold, it is a fantastic idea to invest in real estate as much as possible.
The trailers in the camp near Bower Lake are an excellent place to start. But, as you begin to earn more money, you should look into buying elsewhere, too. Consider the Bar in Bowerstone Market, for instance, and you could start to earn gold every five minutes in real-time.
1 Complete All Side Quests Before Going To The Spire
Fable II is split up into sections, spanning over your character's life. You begin the game during childhood for a short while before skipping to when you are an adult. It is helpful to know when starting the game that there is a point of no return for some quests.
Eventually, you will be asked to go to the Spire that will start the next arc of the adventure. While some quests will only be suspended, others such as Defender Of The Light and Westcliff Development will be abandoned if you do not finish them first. So, before progressing the main quest, make sure you have done everything you wanted to do first.