Throne and Liberty - Tips

Throne and Liberty gives you plenty to learn before you even reach the harder dungeons. There are two weapons to manage, skills to upgrade, defensive attacks to time and a progression system that can punish careless spending.

The good news is that you do not need to master everything immediately. These Throne and Liberty tips focus on the decisions that make the biggest difference while levelling, improving your equipment and getting comfortable with group combat.

Choose Weapons That Work Together

Your character can equip two weapons, and each weapon has its own skills and strengths. You are not locked into a traditional class, so your weapon combination largely determines how you fight.

For example, a Greatsword and Sword and Shield combination suits players who enjoy close combat and durability. Longbow and Wand can offer a different approach with ranged attacks and support options.

Before investing heavily in upgrades, try both weapons in ordinary fights. Pay attention to how often you need to move, how you recover health and whether your skills work comfortably together.

Learn Defensive Timing Before Chasing Damage

One of the most useful skills in Throne and Liberty is recognising attacks that require a defensive response. Certain enemy attacks have a clear timing cue, and using your defensive skill at the right moment can protect you from serious damage.

On the controller layout shown in the settings screenshots, L1 activates Defense Skills on PlayStation and LB is the corresponding Xbox input.

Practise against ordinary enemies instead of waiting until a dungeon boss forces you to learn. Watch the attack indicator, time your defense and get used to responding without interrupting your movement more than necessary.

Upgrade Your Main Skills First

You will unlock more active and passive skills as you progress, but upgrading everything equally is rarely the most efficient approach.

Start with the abilities you use in almost every fight. Your main damage skill, a dependable defensive option and abilities that support your weapon combination are usually more valuable than rarely used alternatives.

Read what each upgrade actually changes. An improvement to cooldown, damage, healing or another effect may be more useful than simply upgrading whichever skill looks impressive.

Do Not Waste Upgrade Materials on Every Piece of Gear

Throne and Liberty has several equipment progression systems, including gear levels and traits. Materials become more important as you move into stronger equipment.

Avoid upgrading every new item just because its rarity looks attractive. Check whether it fits your weapon combination and the stats you need.

Also learn how equipment progression and transfer systems work before replacing an item you have already invested in. Understanding those systems can save valuable resources.

Use Your Skill Presets Properly

Controller players have access to multiple skill groups through button combinations. The screenshots show R1 with face buttons for the first group and R2 with face buttons for the second.

Arrange frequently used abilities in positions that feel natural. Keep skills that require quick reactions, such as defensive or emergency abilities, on combinations you can press reliably.

If you are struggling to reach a skill during combat, change its position rather than forcing yourself to memorise an uncomfortable combination.

Use Morphs to Travel Efficiently

Morphing is part of everyday movement in Throne and Liberty. Your character can use different forms for travelling on land, moving through water and gliding through the air.

The displayed controller binding uses L3 for Dash Morph. Get comfortable activating and cancelling it because travelling on foot without using the available movement systems can make routine objectives take much longer.

When gliding, pay attention to your surroundings and available stamina. Planning your route is more reliable than assuming you can cross every gap.

Understand Your Role Before Entering a Dungeon

Cooperative dungeons are much easier when everyone understands what their character contributes.

If your build focuses on keeping enemies occupied, learn which abilities help you maintain their attention. If you provide healing or support, watch your teammates rather than concentrating entirely on damage.

Damage dealers should still learn boss mechanics. High damage does not help the party if you repeatedly miss defensive timings or stand in dangerous areas.

Use Lock On and Party Targeting

Throne and Liberty includes several targeting options because group battles can become crowded. Lock on helps you stay focused on an enemy, while party targeting shortcuts make it easier to coordinate with teammates.

On the displayed controller preset, R3 handles lock on and R1 + R3 selects the next target.

If your group is attacking several enemies, use the option to select the party leader's target when appropriate. Concentrating attacks can remove a dangerous enemy faster than spreading damage across the entire group.

Join a Guild That Matches How You Play

Guilds are a major part of Throne and Liberty, particularly for players interested in larger group activities and competitive content.

However, joining the biggest guild you can find is not always the best choice. Look for one that plays at similar times, communicates clearly and has expectations that fit your schedule.

A helpful guild can make learning dungeon mechanics and understanding progression much easier, especially if you are new to the game.

Check Your Daily and Weekly Activities

There are several ways to earn progression rewards beyond simply defeating enemies in the open world. Contracts, dungeons, events and other activities can contribute to your character's development.

Check the rewards before choosing what to do. If you need a particular material, prioritise activities that actually provide it rather than spending an entire session on content that does not help your current build.

You do not need to complete every available activity every day. A few useful objectives are better than turning the game into a checklist you no longer enjoy.

Pay Attention to Weather and World Events

Throne and Liberty has dynamic weather and large world events that can affect how the environment and certain activities behave.

Do not assume every location or encounter works exactly the same way at all times. Check event information and observe environmental changes, particularly when travelling or participating in larger activities.

The world is designed to reward players who pay attention to more than the next quest marker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best weapon combination for beginners?

There is no single best combination for everyone. Sword and Shield with Greatsword is worth considering if you prefer durable close combat, while other combinations suit ranged damage, healing or support. Choose based on the role you want to play.

Can you change weapons in Throne and Liberty?

Yes. Your character is not permanently locked into one weapon class. However, developing another weapon combination takes additional investment in skills and progression.

What should you upgrade first?

Focus on your main combat skills and equipment that supports your chosen weapons. Avoid spreading limited upgrade resources across items and abilities you rarely use.

How do you get better at boss fights?

Learn the boss's attack patterns, practise defensive timing and pay attention to mechanics that require movement or cooperation. Surviving consistently matters more than attacking without interruption.

Is Throne and Liberty playable solo?

Yes. You can explore, complete many quests and progress through substantial parts of the game alone. Some activities are designed around parties, guilds or larger groups.

Do you need a guild to enjoy Throne and Liberty?

Not for every activity, but joining a suitable guild can make group content easier to access and help you learn systems that are difficult to understand alone.

Build Around What You Actually Enjoy

A good Throne and Liberty build is one you can use confidently. Learn your weapon skills, practise defense, understand your equipment and get comfortable with the controls before worrying about copying every popular setup.

As you gain experience, you will have a much clearer idea of which upgrades and activities are worth your time.