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Disco Elysium Guide

ZA/UM2019PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, SwitchRPGRating: 95
Disco Elysium is a revolutionary RPG with no combat - all conflicts resolved through dialogue and skill checks. Play as an amnesiac, alcoholic detective in the city of Revachol. Features 24 skills representing different aspects of your personality.

🎮 Getting Started

Disco Elysium is a revolutionary RPG with no combat - all conflicts resolved through dialogue and skill checks. Play as an amnesiac, alcoholic detective in the city of Revachol. Features 24 skills representing different aspects of your personality.

💡 Take your time exploring each area. Collect all items before moving on.

⚔️ Combat and Gameplay

Master the core mechanics:

  • Exploration — Search every corner for hidden items and secrets
  • Upgrades — Improve your gear and abilities regularly
  • Combat — Learn enemy patterns and use weaknesses
  • Resources — Manage healing items and ammunition carefully

📋 Walkthrough

ChapterObjectiveKey Tip
1IntroductionLearn basics and controls
2First AreaExplore thoroughly
3Mid GameUpgrade gear
4Late GamePrepare for final
5Final Skill CheckUse all abilities

👑 Skill Check Guide

BossDifficultyStrategy
Boss 1EasyLearn patterns
Boss 2MediumUse weaknesses
Boss 3HardBring healing
Final Skill CheckVery HardFull preparation
💡 Always observe boss attack patterns before attacking. Dodge is your best friend.

⚡ Pro Tips

💡 Explore thoroughly - many hidden areas and secrets
💡 Upgrade your weapons and abilities regularly
💡 Use stealth when possible - resources are scarce
💡 Save before boss fights
💡 Complete side content for extra rewards
💡 Pay attention to enemy weaknesses
💡 Use the environment to your advantage
💡 Experiment with different playstyles

🎲 Skill Checks and Retries

  • White checks can be retried after you raise the skill or find a bonus; red checks are one shot, forever
  • Save red checks until you have stacked bonuses from clothing and thoughts - a failed red check closes a door permanently

🧠 Thought Cabinet

  • Thoughts cost time to internalise and give skill bonuses; pick two early and let them finish before adding more
  • Some thoughts are pure penalties - read the description before you slot it

⏰ The Clock

  • The game runs on days, not hours; sleeping advances the plot, so explore before you rest
  • Money is tight in the first two days - sell nothing you might need for a check, and take the pawnshop route for cash
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