Cyanide here again! Last time, we introduced you to the “Intelligent” enemies, those who plan, coordinate, and work in teams.
Now we’re going deeper, into the wild and the weird. Down here, there’s no strategy, no logic, just hunger and instinct. Let’s just say… we’re not in Kansas anymore.

Welcome to the “Beast” archetypes of Styx: Blades of Greed, crawling horrors, deranged goblins, and corrupted elves. And as a certain guy who wrote about a sand planet and a lot of spice once said: “Fear is the mind-killer.”

Let’s dive in!

⚠️ Warning! ⚠️
If you want to keep the surprises intact, stop reading now and go back into hiding.
For everyone else: grab a coffee, sheath your daggers, and let us introduce the factions and creatures Styx will need to avoid, stab, or blow to pieces.

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Now for the more… instinct-driven creatures.

Styx: Blades of Greed isn’t limited to well-equipped soldiers and armored fanatics. Beneath the citadels and in the darkest corners lurk far more primitive creatures. Blind, hungry, or driven mad by Amber, they act on instinct, and on the slightest scent of goblin.

Goblins, Amber-starved Elves, and the Roachs belong to the “Beast” archetype. They don’t think much, don’t really communicate, but they react instantly to the slightest noise or movement, and share their agitation among themselves.

No tactics here: just reflexes, rage, and raw aggression.
Pure, chaotic madness, the perfect playground for a trickster like Styx.

Completely blind yet gifted with an uncanny sense of hearing, these creatures hunt by sound alone. In their world, the faintest step or breath can mean death.

Stealth isn’t optional, it’s survival.

• The basic Roachs are fast and vicious, charging at anything that moves to sink their razor-sharp mandibles into flesh. When their prey is out of reach, they spit acid. Rude, but disturbingly effective.

• Brood Females are slow but armored. Fortunately, there is a weak point, somewhere… not that they’ll let you get there easily. Don’t turn your back, or they’ll spit acid, or lay hatchlings to chase you down.

• The armored Roaches? Almost indestructible. You’ll need brains, not brawn, to deal with them.

• Even their eggs are a threat: dormant until disturbed, they hatch the moment an intruder approaches. We won’t spoil what happens next… let’s just say curiosity isn’t always a virtue down here.

• And as for what lurks deeper…well, some secrets are best experienced firsthand.

Ah, goblins… Styx’s so-called “relatives”, born of Amber after the fall of Akenash, but without his charm or wit.

• The basic Goblins are weak and erratic, but surprisingly nimble. Their clumsy swipes may not do much damage, yet their instinct to dodge makes them annoyingly hard to hit.

• The Unstable ones are worse, living time bombs that explode in a toxic cloud the moment they die. Get too close, and you’ll regret it.

• And the stealth Goblins? They know the value of patience. Invisible until they strike, they’ve turned ambush into an art form.

Once proud devotees of Amber, the altered Elves have long since fallen into decay.
Their obsession with the substance that once granted them power has twisted both body and mind, leaving only pale reflections of the noble beings they used to be.

The Altered Elves have lost their grace and sanity, but not their hunger.

Their bodies are frail, their minds shattered, but they can sense a goblin infused with Amber from afar, and when they do, they won’t stop hunting until one of them falls.

As if the beasts weren’t enough, nature itself seems determined to kill Styx.

Spores release clouds of poison when disturbed, and swarms of insects will force you to run for your life, unless you find refuge near certain fungi that drive them away.

And there you have it! A tour of everything trying to kill Styx in Blades of Greed!

Overzealous guards, fanatics with magic toys, half-burnt goblin cousins… and those lovely beasts that explode or lay eggs everywhere. A true paradise for chaos lovers!

They all have one goal: Styx’s head. Spoiler: they won’t get it!

Well… that’s up to you.

If you know Styx, you know he never goes down without a fight. Whether it’s stabbing, trapping, poisoning, or mocking, he’ll always find a way to survive, and brag about it afterwards.

What’s next? Let’s just say we’ll have some news to share about Styx: Blades of Greed’s release date soon.

Stay sharp, and see you in the shadows!

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Hello everyone, Cyanide here! We’re back, not to prepare for trouble (and definitely not to make it double) but to lift the veil on the denizens of Styx: Blades of Greed. It’s time to meet those who want Styx dead… and the list is long!

From disciplined soldiers to the most deranged creatures, every corner of Styx’s world hides a threat… or an opportunity, depending on your level of sneakiness.

⚠️ Warning! ⚠️
If you want to keep the surprises intact, stop reading now and go back into hiding.

For everyone else: grab a coffee, sheath your daggers, and let us introduce the factions and creatures Styx will need to avoid, stab, or blow to pieces.Coffee ready? Let’s go!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3290690/Styx_Blades_of_Greed/Before we start, a little context. You see… in this world there's two kinds of people: The “Intelligent” enemies archetypes, and the “Beast” ones.

In this first part, we’ll focus on the Intelligent ones.

Part two, coming in a few days, will take us deeper into the lairs of the Beasts.

Humans, Dark Elves, and Orcs are among the most methodical foes Styx will face. These so-called “intelligent” enemies don’t just patrol aimlessly, they search every corner, relight torches if they’re carrying a lantern, and most importantly, they cooperate to track threats or defend their positions.

When danger looms, they’ll call for reinforcements and cover each other’s backs.

Let’s just say stealth will be your most valuable weapon.

Every corner of Styx: Blades of Greed teems with threats ready to strike. From Humans to Inquisitors, Orcs to Dark elves, each faction has its own way of making our favorite goblin regret leaving the shadows…

Let’s dive into the factions that make up the “intelligent” archetypes.

Civilized? Maybe. Dangerous? Not always.

Not every human Styx encounters is built for battle, but don’t underestimate them. Some know how to swing a sword… or pull a trigger.

• Civilians: nobles, priests, or simple peasants, aren’t much of a threat.
  Most will flee screaming at the sight of a green shadow, but beware: their cries can attract far deadlier enemies.

• Gangs infest the human underworld, armed with whatever they can find.
  Some rush in swinging crude weapons, others shoot from afar with crossbows, and the toughest charge Styx head-on, dealing serious damage despite their poor equipment.

• Guards are another story.
  Trained, disciplined, and well-equipped, they defend human citadels with precision.
  From swordfighters who chain deadly combos to military crossbowmen and hammer-wielding brutes capable of flattening Styx, you’ll want to pick your battles carefully

• Elite guards take things to a whole new level, because size matters!
  Their armor shrugs off Styx’s daggers, their helmets deflect darts, you’ll need to be smart, strike unexpectedly, or change tactics.
  Armored, deadly in melee, lethal at range, and unstoppable in close quarters, these walking fortresses are no joke.

A sturdy human will require two assassination strikes to bring down, while an Orc’s size and muscle make it even tougher.

Some factions field elite soldiers clad in heavy armor, sometimes even immune to Styx’s direct attacks. You’ll need to break their defenses first, shoot off their helmets with a well-placed dart, or strike them from behind to remove their armor, before you can take them down.

Inquisitors don’t just hunt heretics, they purge anything they consider inferior...

They’re immune to mind control and can sense when Styx tries to tamper with their thoughts… and they retaliate with cruel precision.

• Close range Inquisitor hit hard with their flails, and some wield telekinetic powers, able to grab Styx from a distance as long as they have line of sight.

• The largest among them combine psychic force with devastating physical strength.

• But the true nightmares are the high-ranking inquisitors: they create anti-Amber zones that nullify Styx’s powers, all while wearing armor his daggers can’t pierce.

Orcs know neither fear nor subtlety. They’re towering walls of muscle and rage, built to crush anything foolish enough to stand in their way.

• Orcs warriors are living tanks, capable of leaping onto Styx, grabbing him, and smashing him beneath massive war hammers.

• Beside them stand the Shamans, slightly less robust, but still dangerous. They wield staves in melee but prefer summoning vengeful spirits that hunt Styx like homing projectiles.

Fighting an orc head-on? Yeah… don’t.

They may be quieter, but Dark Elves are no less deadly.
Fast, agile, and precise, they strike before Styx even has time to throw an insult.

• Melee fighters wield curved blades with lethal grace, while ranged ones use blowpipes with surgical accuracy.

• When an Elite enters the fray, you’ll know it, swift, relentless, and armored just enough to make your life miserable.

Even the mightiest foes have weaknesses.
Between traps, special abilities, and the environment itself, Styx always finds clever ways to turn the situation in his favor.

A little imagination, a dash of cruelty, and a whole lot of trickery can make all the difference.

That’s it for the “Intelligent” side of the equation, organized killers who think before they strike (most of the time).

Next time, we’ll head underground to meet the creatures are instinct-driven, but still love the taste of goblin.

Stay tuned for Part 2: The Beasts of Styx: Blades of Greed.In the meantime, don't forget to wishlist the game, it's helps a LOT!

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