Next up is the Forge, a fantastic gameplay feature, with one usually found at each of the many key landmark locations. Each character has similar abilities, with unlockables available for Weapons, Movement and in-game skills. Levelling up will then see you unlock new core abilities – for example at Level 16, the Mage can unlock Strength of Stone which allows the player to deal 300 bonus damage if all 3 shots of a Stone Stave connect – and whilst a Stone Stave can be used by any character class, this particular weapon ability can only be unlocked and used by the Mage. As you play matches, XP is earned for playing, eliminating and the finishing position. The benefit of using your characters ‘favoured’ weapon however comes from the abilities you earn by levelling up. If you wanted to play as a Warrior but go on a killing spree with a Staff, then there is nothing that is going to stop or impact you. Now it’s important to note that regardless of character choice, it is entirely possible to play with any weapon you can find, and in no way does the character affect the weapons you find.

The Mage is the better choice for those who favour magic powered weapons with Staves being the preferred weapons of choice, whilst the Hunter is all about the Bow or the Crossbow. The Assassin is more of a long-range expert with rifles and stealth being a speciality. The Warrior is your close quarters combat specialist that prefers melee weapons such as swords or hammers and has class abilities that are geared towards those. Starting with character classes though and, as mentioned before, Realm Royale has four unique classes. What makes Realm Royale different however are the unique character classes, the Forges that you can utilise around the map, and the fact that being shot and ‘downed’ isn’t the end.

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