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Tips for NVN2: Platinum
By praevus
I am currently in the process of writing an achievement guide w/ tips for the recent release of NVN2:EE—which can be found here: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3526813254
I have decided to export the tips section of that guide over here for the benefit of those who own & play NVN2: Platinum.

Spoiler Warning: Some tips may involve potential spoilers for the game.

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I will be updating this guide periodically with further tips.
   
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Tips for XP, Gold & Influence 
Tips for the Official Campaign 
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Tips for XP, Gold & Influence
  • Quick save before all interactions/dialogues to ensure you maximise the influence, gold and/or XP that can be gained. Reload if you are unhappy with the direction taken—whether in influence, gold or XP gained—and see if a selecting a different set of options better suits your goals. To enhance your dialogue options throughout the game—invest in stats such as: Charisma, Intelligence, Wisdom, Lore, Diplomacy, Bluff, Intimidation and Taunt.

  • Every time you level up—make a saved game file with the name of that particular level up (e.g. Lvl 1, Lvl 2, &c.)—before making any changes to your level. This will help you later on if you ever decide to retrace your steps to choose a different character build. Additionally, you are more likely to have a saved game that corresponds well with any missed achievements.

  • Keep at least one companion active on your team with a high Strength attribute at all times. This character can serve as your pack mule—very handy for selling items and gaining gold. Additionally, having a Rogue on your team for disabling traps and unlocking chests is a good idea for maximising item & gold gains. Invest in your character's Charisma, Appraise and Lore stats for maximising gold gains when selling to merchants (these stats also help reduce gold prices when buying items from merchants as well).

  • Wipe out all enemies whenever you get the chance to. Every creature slain will contribute towards your total XP and thus make for a higher level during the endgame phase. Note: try to get the final hit on enemies when NPCs (who are not in your party) are attacking enemies. Otherwise, your party may not earn the XP for those kills. There are certain targets that are better dealt with through questing and/or with dialogue, as they provide more XP this way. Kristel (the giant Spider found in the Glowstone Caverns of the Official Campaign) is a good example of this—you will get far less XP by slaying him (a little more than 200 XP) than if you decide to feed him an Insect Collection and let him join your party (1000 XP).

  • Every time you pick up a new quest—especially a side quest—search up a guide online to see how it is completed. Don't leave room for guessing if you have no clue on how to do it, you could be missing out on a fair bit of XP and/or influence with particular companions. Make sure you check your journal periodically throughout your gameplay to remind yourself of which quests need to be completed and handed in.
Tips for the Official Campaign
  • Whenever you encounter a new vein of Ore in any of the cavern areas—make sure to click on them—your interaction with a new vein of Ore earns 50 XP each time. There is a total of 16 locations where the veins of Ore can be found throughout Act I, Act II, & Act III.

  • Talk to Retta Starling during Act I after the battle in West Harbour to pick up a quest entitled A Soldier's Story. In Act II—after defeating Lorne in the duel for the Ember trial—travel back to West Harbour and redeem the quest by talking to Retta Starling. This will earn 500 XP.

  • Feed Kristel (the giant Spider found in the Glowstone Caverns) an Insect Collection (which is an item you can pick up after eliminating the two Werewolf Gnomes in Duskwood's cave). After feeding him, let Kristel join your party for a bonus of 1000 XP.

  • After gaining access to Neverwinter City's Blacklake, go into the Church of Lathander to pick up the quest Natrisse's Request from Dawnbringer Natrisse. Travel back to West Harbour and talk to Brother Merring to hand in the quest for 1500 XP.