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Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games Photosensitive Seizures A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these photosensitive epileptic seizures while watching video games. These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects. Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following precautions: Sit farther from the screen; use a smaller screen; play in a well-lit room; and do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued. If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing.

table of contents
Game Control ..................................................................................... 2 Introduction ........................................................................................ 4 Main Menu.......................................................................................... 5 Options ................................................................................................ 6 Game Screen ....................................................................................... 8 Chronicle ............................................................................................. 9 Character Menu ................................................................................ 10 Gear and Wrath ................................................................................ 11 Weapon Forge ................................................................................... 12 Artifacts ............................................................................................. 14 Trading with Vulgrim ........................................................................ 15 Gear Items ......................................................................................... 16 Wrath Abilities .................................................................................. 17 Passive Abilities ................................................................................. 18 Characters ......................................................................................... 19 Limited Warranty .............................................................................. 20

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game control
Move Camera Attack Use Gear Item Aim Mode Jump Action Block Dash Focus on Enemy Select Chaoseater Select Scythe Select Tremor Gauntlet Wrath Power Mode Use Wrath Power 1 Use Wrath Power 2 Use Wrath Power 3 Use Wrath Power 4 Select Gear 1 Select Gear 2 Select Gear 3 Summon Watcher Chronicle / Map Pause / Inventory Summon Ruin Chaos Form Page Left Page Right W, A, S, D Mouse Mouse 1 (Left Click) Mouse 2 (Right Click) Mouse 3 (Middle Click) Space Bar E Left Alt Left Alt + Direction (WASD) Shift (Hold) / F (Toggle) 1 2 3 Caps Lock (Hold) Caps Lock + 1 Caps Lock + 2 Caps Lock + 3 Caps Lock + 4 F1 F2 F3 ~ O I or ESC C V Left Arrow Right Arrow See Read-Me fill for additional controls. Move War Move Camera Aim Mode Jump Action/Interact Sword Attack Secondary Attack Focus on Enemy Use Gear Item

game control
Xbox 360 Controller

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Ability Menu Block Dash Move Select Gear Secondary Weapon Toggle Chronicle/Map Summon Watcher Pause/Inventory

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introduction
You are WAR, the first of the FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE. Deceived by the forces of evil into ending the World of Man before its destined time, you have been given one chance to salvage your honor and punish the guilty. Fight across the crumbling cities and wastelands of the ravaged Earth armed with ChaosEatera sword of pure rage and savagery. Ride Wars fiery steed, RUIN, into battle against the Hordes of Hell, vengeful Angel Legions, and Arch-Demons in an epic quest for vengeance.

main menu

Continue
Continue the most recently saved game.

Options
Adjust audio, video, and control options.

New Game
Begin a new game.

Show Credits
Display the game credits.

Load Game
Load a previously saved game.

Quit
Exit the game.

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options
You can change the default options for the game by choosing Options from the start screen, or by pressing the ESC key or the button on the controller and selecting Options from that menu.

options (cont)
Video Options
BRIGHTNESS Adjust the gamma level or brightness. It is recommended that you adjust this setting to your liking before playing the game. DEFAULTS Reset all video options to their default levels.

Aim Sensitivity
AIM x Adjust aiming sensitivity in the X-Axis. AIM y Adjust aiming sensitivity in the Y-Axis.

Game Options
DISPLAy CONTROLS Displays the controller scheme and button layout. KEy MAPPING Display and adjust the control scheme when utilizing a keyboard and mouse. INVERT x-AxIS Invert the X-Axis on the Right Stick for camera control. SUBTITLES Enable or disable the display of audio subtitles. ADVANCED OPTIONS Adjust the video card settings for optimal performance.

Audio Options
MUSIC Adjust the volume level of the music. SOUND Adjust the volume level of the sound effects. VOICE Adjust the volume of speech and voices. VIDEO Adjust the volume of video playback. DEFAULTS Reset all audio options to their default levels.

VIBRATION Enable or disable the vibration feature. INVERT y-AxIS Invert the Y-Axis on the Right Stick for camera control.

Data
Darksiders will automatically save your progress in the game, but you can also choose to save whenever you want. To do this, select DATA from the PAUSE menu. You can also load another game, or manage your saved games.

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game screen

chronicle
Press the O key or the button on the controller to access the Chronicle. From here, you can study the world map and get an up-close look at your current location, objectives, and other important objects.

1 HEALTH
Evaluate Wars current health, displayed here.

6 MINI-MAP
Consult the mini-map for important items and quest information.

2 LIFE STONE
Each Life Stone will replenish Wars health once it is depleted.

7 CURRENT GEAR ITEM

Shows the currently selected Gear Item.

3 CHAOS
As War fights, this gauge will gradually fill. Once full, War can unleash his devastating Chaos Form.

8 CURRENT SECONDARy WEAPON

Shows the currently selected secondary weapon.

1 LOCATION ITEMS
Acquired location items.

5 TIPS
Stores game tips.

2 LOCAL MAP
Displays a localized map of Wars current location.

6 FLOORS
Shows currently visible floor. Use up and down on the directional pad to switch floor views.

4 WRATH CORES
The current number of Wrath Cores is displayed here. When War possesses enough Wrath Cores he can execute various Wrath abilities.

9 RUIN ICON
Glows when Wars phantom horse, Ruin, is available to be called upon. When riding, the gauge indicates when Ruins speed boost ability can be used.

3 WORLD MAP
Displays Wars location in relation to the game world.

7 LEGEND
Press to toggle the legend on and off.

5 SOULS
Wars current souls are displayed here. Souls are a form of currency and can be traded to the demon Vulgrim for various upgrades and items.

4 STATS
Keeps track of play data.

8 BACK
Press to return to game screen.

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character menu
Press the ESC key or the button on the controller to access the Inventory Menus. From here, you can equip Gear Items and Wrath Abilities, insert slot enhancements into your weapons, view accumulated artifacts, save and load games, and adjust gameplay options.

gear and wrath

From this menu, you can bind currently owned Gear Items to F1, F2, and F3 on the keyboard or left, up, or right on the directional pad of a controller. Wrath abilities, as well as items, can be bound to 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the keyboard or controller face buttons and accessed in the game by pressing and holding Caps Lock and the corresponding keyboard key or by holding the button on the controller, then pressing the desired face button.

The character menu shows the status of Wars primary and secondary weapons, including their level, progress to the next upgrade, and currently slotted enhancements. Select a weapon and press Q on the keyboard or the Y button on the controller for detailed descriptions. Press R on the keyboard or the X button on the controller to access the list of currently available attack combos for that weapon. This menu also allows you to save or load games using the Data icon, adjust settings under the Options icon, or exit the game with the Quit icon.

1 PASSIVE ABILITIES: Lists all

available passive abilities.

6 ASSIGN: Highlight Gear Items,

2 WRATH ABILITIES: Lists all

available Wrath Abilities.

3 GEAR & EQUIPMENT: Lists all

available Gear and Equipment.

4 ITEMS: Lists all available

consumable Items.

Wrath Abilities, or Items and press the Enter Key on the Keyboard to select the item. Press the key you wish to assign the item to, followed by the Enter key to assign the item. Alternatively, press the A button to map them to the controller for quick access during gameplay.

5 INFO: Highlight Items and press

Q on the keyboard or the Y button on the controller for detailed descriptions.

7 BACK: Press ESC on the keyboard or B on the controller to return to

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weapon forge
Within the Weapon Forge, you can equip either the Chaoseater or a secondary weapon with enhancements. Each weapon can bear one enhancement, which can be found through exploring or sometimes by dealing with certain nefarious beings. Highlight an enhancement and press Q on the keyboard or the Y button on the controller to see detailed descriptions. Press the Enter button to select an enhancement, then highlight the weapon you with to apply the enhancement to, followed by the Enter button to assign the enhancement to your weapon. Press the A button on the controller to assign an enhancement to one of your weapons.

weapon forge (cont)

Weapon Enhancements
BAnE Slotted Bonus:
Generates Wrath naturally over time

CArnAGE Slotted Bonus:

Boosts chaos gained by the Chaoseater sword Allows chaos generation by all weapons

HEllfirE Slotted Bonus:

Boost weapon damage on strikes Inflicts additional fire damage over time

BlOODtHirSt Slotted Bonus:

Leeches weapon damage and converts it to health

rAVAGEr Passive Bonus:

Drastically increases damage inflicted with environmental weapons Drastically increases the chance of gaining souls from destroyed objects

rEApEr Slotted Bonus:

Boosts the amount of souls acquired from enemies & creatures Additional soul rewards when assigned to the Scythe

COmBAt lOrE Slotted Bonus:

Boosts weapon experience gained during combat

WEApOn mAStEr Slotted Bonus:

Boosts the damage inflicted by a weapons attack

Passive Bonus:
Boosts Wars armor level

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artifacts
Ancient artifacts are hidden throughout the world. The demon Vulgrim covets these artifacts almost as much as he thirsts for the souls of the fallen. Seek out these artifacts and return to Vulgrim to strike a deal. The Artifacts screen displays your currently collected artifacts.

trading with vulgrim

War must adapt to dealing with unsavory characters if wants to stay alive long enough to see an end to his mission. Vulgrim, a well-known demon trader, can be found throughout the world and always has something worth bartering for. As long as you have the souls needed to trade, he is willing to do business.

ITEMS Purchase weapon enhancements, health and Wrath Shards, and Consumables. SWORD Learn new moves with the Chaoseater.

WEAPONS Learn new moves for the Tremor Gauntlet and Scythe. WRATH Increase the devastating effects of Wars Wrath Powers.

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gear items
War can find Gear Items throughout the world to help him through his journey. Gear Items are ancient relics that grant War new abilities. Gear Items can be used in combat, or may be used to solve puzzles and gain access to new areas. Press Mouse 2 (Right Click) or the button on the controller to use Gear Items.
ABySSAl CHAin
Fires a grappling chain that attaches to enemies and other environmental objects.

wrath abilities
Hold down the Caps Lock key and press the corresponding key (1, 2, 3, or 4) on the keyboard to unleash a Wrath attack. With a controller, hold the _ button to view Wars Wrath Abilities, and then press the corresponding button while holding the _ button to execute a Wrath Ability. Each time a Wrath Ability is used, War loses one of his Wrath Cores. Collect yellow souls, purchase Rage from Vulgrim, or find caskets throughout the world to replenish Wars Wrath Cores. You may also purchase upgrades to Wars Wrath Abilities from Vulgrim.
AffliCtiOn

CrOSSBlADE
A finely crafted throwing blade that can attack multiple targets.

Summon demons and spirits to afflict their curse upon your enemies.

BlADE GEySEr EArtHCAllEr

A masterfully carved horn whose call awakens ancient gates throughout the city. Harnessing the power of the Chaoseater, this attack causes a field of deadly blades to erupt around War.

immOlAtiOn mASk Of SHADOWS

Allows War to see into the Shadow Realm, revealing things that are hidden from the mortal world. War is engulfed in a barrier of smoldering Hellfire, which scorches enemies who come in contact with the fiery Horseman.

mErCy
The firearm of the horseman Strife, a rapid-firing handheld cannon that possesses an unlimited quantity of supernatural rounds.

StOnE Skin
Wars flesh hardens, reducing enemy damage while increasing the effectiveness of Wars attacks.

VOiD WAlkEr
Truly an instrument of mythical proportions, the Void Walker opens gateways between our realm and beyond.

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passive abilities
Passive Abilities are supernatural gifts that stay with War on his journey. Passive Abilities are always activated within War and do not use Wrath Cores like his Wrath Abilities do. SHADOWFLIGHT These supernatural wings enable War to temporarily glide. After a Double Jump, hold the Space Bar or A button on the controller to activate Shadowflight and glide. Glide inside Shadow Currents to soar high into the air. CHRONOMANCER With the Chronomancer ability, chronospheres react to Wars presence. Drain their energies to temporarily slow down time. CHAOS FORM Temporarily call upon Wars battle form to decimate your enemies. Press V or the CTRL key and press the Middle Mouse Button or the _ and buttons simultaneously on the controller to unleash the Chaos Form. RUIN Wars phantom steed can be summoned any time the Ruin icon is active. Press C or _ and ` buttons simultaneously on the controller to Summon/Banish Ruin. BLOCK COUNTER Allows War to repel projectile and physical attacks. Press Left Alt or the ` button just before impact to counter them. SERPENT HOLE TRAVEL Allows War to use Vulgrims plinths as a teleportation point. Press Q on the keyboard or the Y button near Vulgrim to select a destination.

characters
War
The first Horseman of the Apocalypse, War has been framed for the premature arrival of Armageddon and the annihilation of mankind. The falsely accused rider returns to a demon-infested Earth with his epic blade the Chaoseater in hand, in search of an answer that will ultimately allow him to restore the balance between Heaven and Hell. War will be confronted by powerful remnants of Heavens army and endlessly pursued by tortured Hell-spawn in his quest. However, War will stop at nothing to reach The Destroyer and claim vengeance.

the Watcher
After The Charred Council stripped War of his powers, they assigned The Watcher to ensure that War not overstep his bounds. The Watcher is given authority to end Wars life should the need arise. A nuisance at times and a guiding light at others, The Watcher is a part of War, so he better learn to live with him.

Samael
Once a mighty and greatly feared demon, the grotesque Samael now lives imprisoned after attempting to rise against The Destroyer. War must seek the aid of Samael if he hopes to ultimately face his dark nemesis.

the Destroyer
The Destroyers identity and purpose is shrouded in a veil of malicious intent. Unfortunately, if War does indeed intend to clear his name and restore the balance of good and evil, he must confront The Destroyer atop the towering monument from which he reigns.

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limited warranty
Warranty and Service Information

limited warranty
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