Battling Trolls and Bandits in Black Meadow | Pillars of Eternity - Turn Based (Beta) - Part 6

If you’re enjoying the video, please consider leaving a like and 👉 Subscribe to the channel. Not subscribing has been scientifically linked to weak Wi-Fi signals. I read it on the Internet, so it must be true. In this episode, we journey into Black Meadow, where the Turn-Based (Beta) mode of Pillars of Eternity turns every encounter into a tactical chess match. We test spell timings, instant casts, delayed actions, interrupts, and engagement rules while battling trolls, scavengers, and bandits scattered across the meadow. Forest trolls push their regeneration and massive Fortitude defenses to the limit, forcing us to experiment with AoE spells, missiles, knockdowns, and clever positioning. From Aloth’s arcane assaults to Durance’s divine protections and healing circles, each turn demands smart resource management and careful analysis of defenses like deflection, DR, and Will. Our exploration of Black Meadow continues with loot discoveries, environmental hazards, disengagement risks, and a series of fights that showcase just how different the game feels in turn-based mode. We examine spell interactions, prone and daze effects, action speed, spell range quirks, and how high enemy Fortitude can shut down entire spell types. Meanwhile, White Fang tears through weakened foes, our frontliners manage multiple engagements, and we push the beta system to reveal its strengths and oddities. A perfect episode for players who enjoy in-depth CRPG mechanics, tactical combat, and thoughtful exploration in one of the game’s iconic early regions. #PillarsOfEternity #TurnBasedRPG #CRPG #ObsidianEntertainment #PillarsOfEternityGameplay #PillarsWalkthrough #turnbased #turnbasedtactics #turnbasedstrategy #turnbasedgames #tacticsgaming #tacticalgames #choicesmattter #narrativegaming #storyrichgame #letsplay #longplays #pcgamingchannel #videogameshow #commentarygameplay #steamgames #gameplayimpressions