In a nutshell:What is the sequence for unlocking powers?

I recommend that you acquire an upgraded version of teleportation (Blink II) as soon as possible.

This will save you stress getting around the game world.

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Another item on your shopping list should be time hold (Bend Time II).

THE NAME OF THE POWER

POWER DESCRIPTION

COST

USEFULNESS

Dark Vision

Seeing enemies through walls (I).

Seeing enemies and objects through walls (II).

PC

I recommend that you develop it to its maximum.

Teleportation over a larger distance (II).

  • (I)

3 runes (II)

You will be probably using this power most frequently.

PC

It is a priority to unlock its second level because, initially, its range is limited.

Possession

Possession of animals (I).

Possession of people and animals (II).

PC

It is a good idea to unlock , at least, the first level early in the game.

Bend Time

Slowing down time (I).

Holding time (II).

PC

Devouring Swarm

Summoning of a swarm of rats (I).

Summoning of a big swarm of rats(II).

Windblast

A weak gust of wind (I).

PC

A strong blast of wind (II).

The upside of this power is its versatility.

Upgrading the power to level II is advisable only if you kill your enemies frequently.

PC

Vitality

Lengthens the health bar (I).

Lengthens the health bar and makes it regenerate faster (II).

This power isn’t too useful if you keep operating from hiding.

PC

Blood Thirsty

Single adrenaline-based assassinations(I).

Multiple adrenaline-based assassinations (II).

Same as above, you’re free to ignore this power completely if you keep staying in shadows.

PC

Agility

Jump over larger distances (I).

Move faster in water and on the ground (II).

This is an attractive power, and that’s regardless of your gaming style.

PlayStation

Double jumps are especially useful because they allow to reach higher without the necessity to teleport.

Shadow Kill

Sneak-killed enemies turn to ash (I).

All killed enemies turn into ash (II).

Xbox

This power’s main function is to diminish the risk of alarms raised by guards when they find corpses.

Personally, I think that the runes are better spent on other powers.

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