With the addon version of the game you are able to play the primary/main DS2 map and also the Broken World map.
When browsing through forums it seems this gets forgotten sometimes.  <<

Advanced Rending Aura to split exp on melee and combat magic ('scientiae comminutis et peremptalis in aequilibrium'). Enemies may ignite when attacking a party member that is enhanced by this spell.
Skill points on Debilitation (addon: 'Improved Weapon Enhancements' if higher) and Feral Wrath (addon: 'Soul of Strength' if higher) and partially improve the spell bonuses.  <<

This is a little tool made by Elys to start DS2 with in order list your save game although mods have changed. There are different verions of All*Saves, for DS2 v2.2 or v2.3 as well.  <<

This a mod (means: game modification) to provide game fixes and upgrades for Dungeon Siege 2 with the addon/v2.3. Although many things have been taken over from the Hotfix mod a new name seemed to be appropriate since the Aranna Legacy mod provides much more than just some game fixes.  <<

Advanced Rending Aura that splits exp on ranged and nature magic ('scientiae eminutis et natura in aequilibrium') and that enables multi-shots. The number of projectiles depends on the sum of skill points at Enveloping Embrace or Feral Wrath - you will get one additional projectile per two skill points. So mid- and high-levelled characters may easily attain a whole fan of arrows, however the arrows outside in this fan are weaker and won't cause the same damage as inner arrows will do. Also attack speed and defensive capabilities may be affected when handling many arrows.  <<

Belligerence will increase your motivation and also your aggressivity in combats.
In this mod a proportional magical bonus (percentage) is called like this, increasing your overall damage, after/incl. benefits form strength/dexterity/intelligence or absolute/nominal bonuses.  <<

Official Map by GPG that has been shipped with the addon/v2.3 to proceed the primary/main DS2 map.  <<

Any spell that enhances the abilities of combatants by boosting them with magical bonuses, in DS2 namely provided by embrace spells or wrath spells that are usually casted by nature mages.
Rending Auras and weapon enchantment spells are a special variant of buff spells, boosting the caster himself only and affecting the way how he earns exp.  <<

Soon after you have reached Snowbrook Castle the first time the Windstone Portal at Snowbrook Castle and Castle Portal at Windstone Fortress will be activated as direct connection between these two locations.  <<

Since newly a few spells can be casted on ground too your gold eventually may be discounted if you harm loyal NPCs by carelessness.  <<

Lowest available Rending Aura to split exp on melee and combat magic ('scientiae comminutis et peremptalis in aequilibrium').
This spell offers a strength and intelligence bonus that will grow depending on how dual-classed your hero is.
Skill points on Debilitation (addon: 'Improved Weapon Enhancements' if higher) and Feral Wrath (addon: 'Soul of Strength' if higher) and partially improve the spell bonuses.  <<

Combat Mages can learn spells that weaken the abilities of enemies. For the player party skill points on Debilitation may improve the effect of the curse.  <<

Skill to enhance the effect of Curse Spells, also melee/combat-magic related Rending Auras profit form that skill.  <<

Rending Aura to split exp on melee and combat magic ('scientiae comminutis et peremptalis in aequilibrium'). The bonuses of this spell will give helpful battle-abilities. You will be better when dodging attacks, also enemies become stunned for a short period of time.
Skill points on Debilitation (addon: 'Improved Weapon Enhancements' if higher) and Feral Wrath (addon: 'Soul of Strength' if higher) and partially improve the spell bonuses.  <<

Additional NPC to hire, living next to the lake in the North of Aman'lu. He looks similar to Drevin and it's said they would be step-brothers...  <<

Lowest available Rending Aura to split exp on ranged and nature magic ('scientiae eminutis et natura in aequilibrium').
This spell offers a dexterity and intelligence bonus that will grow depending on how dual-classed your hero is.
Skill points on Enveloping Embrace (in the addon: 'Soul of Protection' if higher) and Feral Wrath (addon: 'Soul of Strength' if higher) partially improve the spell bonuses.  <<

A multi-classed hero is called like this because he is collecting exp in two classes, for example if he masters combat magic (almost) as good as melee.
With the Hotfix mod or Aranna Legacy mod a hero is considered to be dual-classed if at least 25% of the collected exp flew in his secondary class (the stats display has been expanded to show you this percentage).  <<

The Dwarven mythril Ring of Sight is the first legendary-enchantable ring you may get in the Hotfix mod or in the Aranna Legacy mod. If the ring is not enchantable (e.g. with new mod users) you can drop the ring momentarily out of the inventory and pick it up again, this will fix it.  <<

This is a type of buff spell that generally have defensive bonuses and profit from skill points on Enveloping Embrace.  <<

Downhill the small Fortress in the Azunite Desert you will find a merchant only selling stuff useful for enchanting items. It's said he has a good instinct who will come along and always confects his offer appropriately.  <<

Skill to enhance the effect of buff spells when carrying defensive bonuses, also Rending Auras profit form that skill.  <<

Will reset skill points by releasing already invested skill points form a skill of your choice. Erasira works very thorough and she is even able to release native skill points. On the primary/main DS2 map Erasira is located in a backroom of the Inn at Eirulan, on the Broken World map she is in the Dryad outpost.
Please note, when you revert skill point assignments, the requirements may not be given any longer for powers you have used so far. Unfortunately Erasira is not able to remove power buttons from the GUI, please do this yourself (keep the left mouse button pressed to get the context menu) because there is a notable risk that your power recharge is lost otherwise.  <<

Abbreviation for experience. In few words, it's passed combat time that will raise the level of the fighting actor.
Usually you have to fight against real monsters to get exp, however there are two exceptions related on party members.
Just for gameplay-convenience party members always join your party with a (automatically boosted) level close to the level of your main-hero, there is probably still a small difference that will disappear while playing though but if you can't wait then Party Member Training Areas may help you.  <<

Will enhance the effect of buff spells when carrying offensive bonuses, also Rending Auras profit form that skill.  <<

Special summoning spell for mages dual-classed in nature and combat magic. At its demise a summoned ghost will try to obsess the killer to make him guard the mage instead. Ghost Summons also have the ability to translate between you and other ghosts you encounter on the map.  <<

This is a mysterious item nobody really knows what GPG intended to do with it. This item is located in a quest dungeon and if you take it, a gate will open to lead you back to the exit - ... and that's it!?
In the Hotfix mod or Aranna Legacy mod this chalice is able - when dropped out of your inventory - to temporarily transform a health/mana shrine into an incantation shrine.  <<

This quest item has been revised partially. In case it should have strange stats then just drop it out of your inventory and pick it up again, this would repair it.  <<

Special summoning spell for mages dual-classed in nature and combat magic. Depending on the spell level I-IV summoned harpies are versatilely armed and occasionally perform rapid attacks. Also they are smart enough to open a class-specific sanctuary doors when fluttering some time in front of one.  <<

This is a mod (resp. a game modification) that originally just contained a few essential fixes - while waiting for patch v2.3.
Since this patch never had been released by GPG the Hotfix mod has been expanded by further fixes and extra features as well. Not to overburden the term 'Hotfix mod' the Hotfix mod for the addon/v2.3 is called Aranna Legacy mod.  <<

Will increase the probability and effect when enemies spontaneously catch fire.  <<

Sometimes you will find a term like 'DS2 *.ini file' on web pages or in mod notes. This refers on a parameter file automatically created by DS2 when it starts the first time. It's a text file, and as long as DS2 is not running you may change/add the ini options/parameters (within the technical limits of game and hardware).
In v2.2 the file is located at 'My Documents\My Games\Dungeon Siege 2\DungeonSiege2.ini' and in the addon/v2.3 you will find it at 'My Documents\My Games\Dungeon Siege 2 Broken World\DungeonSiege2BrokenWorld.ini'.  <<

The Hotfix mod or Aranna Legacy mod allow additional start settings for individual configuration. These settings could be appended onto the command line of your game shortcut, however it's probably some easier to add them into the DungeonSiege2.ini resp. DungeonSiege2BrokenWorld.ini file.
Don't forget that there are several useful native parameters as well.  <<

Archer to hire in the Snowbrook castle. He will offer to join you if you bring him something to raise his hope and motivation.  <<

Guard at the Mana and Health Bushes downstairs the Northern Gate of Eirulan (there is also an incantation shrine some steps ahead). Newly Lirrit will offer you pets too - not many but it's said they are well fed...  <<

Basic Rending Aura to split exp on combat and nature magic ('sapientiae magicae in aequilibrium'). Only mages with combat and nature magic in balance are able to master the Harpy Summon or the Ghost Summon.
Skill points on Enveloping Embrace, Feral Wrath and Debilitation partially improve the spell bonuses.  <<

A party member is called multi-classed who has practised regularly more than one class.
With the Hotfix mod or Aranna Legacy mod a hero is considered to be multi-classed when his best class has consumed less than 75% of all the exp gained so far, resp. a hero is multi-classed if 25% of the exp flew in other classes than his best one (the stats display has been expanded to show you these percentages).
Usually the versatility of such a char can't completely compensate the lack of a clear specialization, however being dual-classed may be a valuable and interesting alternative in particular if supported by weapon enchantment spells or Rending Auras.  <<

Multiple arrows are possible when using the multi-shot feature with archers.  <<

Launching multiple projectiles at the same time. In most cases the multi-shot feature is only available by the Arrow Bane spell that actually works for thrown weapons too.  <<

To make summoning nature mages a bit more attractive you may summon a further monster per 7 skill points on Summon Might skill.
Note maybe, due to technical restrictions you only may see the proper stats of the summoned monster if you hold the mouse cursor above it.  <<

This are spiritual places where a party member can sacrifice items to get exp while fighting. Just let drop obsolete items into the circle on the ground, choose a party member and attack the strawman of the desired weapon-class. This will attract Xeria's attention and she will bless the member with exp in exchange for the items.
Like this a retarded party member easily may get additional exp in particular if there is a large level-difference between party member and main-hero.
On the primary/main DS2 map such a levelling area will be established in the Snowbrook castle center soon after you have reached it the first time, easiest way to travel there is with the Castle Portal at Windstone Fortress.
Other party member levelling opportunities can be found around Aman'lu on the Broken World map.  <<

This just means the official map made by GPG released with DS2 in 2005. For example the tutorial beach where you start with level 0 is part of this map.  <<

As soon as a ranged weapon is equipped a quiver will be attached on your char's back. It has no impact on char stats, it is just some kind of decoration to make your ranged chars appear a bit more authentic. The pattern of the quiver is usually random, however using a tanned skin (mug) may help you to change the look of the quiver.  <<

In the Hotfix mod or Aranna Legacy mod some of the custom buff spells are called like this.
These Rending Auras are very similar to the weapon enhancement spells as introduced by GPG for the addon/v2.3 - in both cases exp will be split on two skill classes simultaneously to make you dual-classed.
The more dual-classed you are, the higher the benefit (magical bonus or special feature) of such a spell will become, moreover associated skills may increase the profit once again.
There are currently 3 types of Rending Auras, to split exp on melee and combat-magic ('Combatant', 'Dragoon', 'Acolyte', 'Wasting'), to split exp on ranged and nature-magic ('Dryad Sentinel', 'Stun', 'Repulse', 'Arrow Bane', 'Sharpshooter') and one Rending Aura to split exp on combat- and nature-magic ('Magician').
Only one spell of this type can be active (similar to weapon enchantment spells), and if you don't want to cast the spell manually then you should put it into the first auto-cast slot for improved AI handling.  <<

Advanced Rending Aura to split exp on ranged and nature magic ('scientiae eminutis et natura in aequilibrium'). Ranged projectiles get such fast that they knock back the target.
Skill points on Enveloping Embrace (in the addon: 'Soul of Protection' if higher) and Feral Wrath (addon: 'Soul of Strength' if higher) partially improve the spell bonuses.  <<

Erasira - or Vireni too with the addon/v2.3 - will allow to redefine your skill point allocation. With such a skill reset you won't lose any skill points, just some gold and blood.  <<

There is a limited native support for custom resolutions, check out the Microsoft site how to change the resolution.
Instead of expanding the shortcut of DS2 you also may add these parameters in the DungeonSiege2.ini resp. the DungeonSiege2BrokenWorld.ini file.
Note however, some resolutions may slightly misalign the icon of your hero.  <<

This is a unique and very rare item to place into your char's inventory, and if you do so it will summon a free soldier to fight at your side. Although summoning related skill points have no influence on him, he accepts healing or buff spells, he grows/levels with you and also gathers exp for you. This soldier never dies or expires, however he is not invincible and can be knocked out for some time. In case you completely want to get rid of him, just sell the rune or put it into your storage vault.   <<

Advanced Rending Aura to split exp on ranged and nature magic ('scientiae eminutis et natura in aequilibrium') and to let you shoot much farther and more precise than usual.
Skill points on Enveloping Embrace (in the addon: 'Soul of Protection' if higher) and Feral Wrath (addon: 'Soul of Strength' if higher) partially improve the spell bonuses.  <<

Xeria may give you sometimes an extra skill point if you are considered to be seriously dual-classed or generally multi-classed. This happens every 7th char level and starts usually between char level 7 and 8.  <<

Advanced Rending Aura to split exp on ranged and nature magic ('scientiae eminutis et natura in aequilibrium'). Enemies hit by projectiles or spells get temporarily stunned.
Skill points on Enveloping Embrace (in the addon: 'Soul of Protection' if higher) and Feral Wrath (addon: 'Soul of Strength' if higher) partially improve the spell bonuses.  <<

A nature magic skill to increase the damage of your summoned monster.
In the Hotfix mod resp. the Aranna Legacy mod the multi-summon feature is tied on this skill. You will get an additional summoned monster at 7, 14, 21 and 28 skill points.  <<

Will summon your yellow party tresor outside of towns. Take care that there are no monster nearby, otherwise they will attack your tresor in order to steal or destroy its content.  <<

Sometimes reagent sellers are offering special mugs with tanned skins inside. This item is mainly for ranged characters only and will allow you to change the look of the quiver.
There are different types of mugs, usually however its icon will let you guess how the future look of your quiver will be. To use/consume such a mug open your inventory and right-click on it (as you may do it with potions).  <<

On top of towers you have a significantly better sight than downstairs - but this isn't really surprising...!?  <<

In the Hotfix mod or Aranna Legacy mod the Transmute spell slightly has been expanded to produce sometimes something else than gold.
So far 4 ingredients are required for all transmutation recipes. For example 3 mana potions plus a Mandrake Root (health reagent) will transmute into a health potion (size depending on the quality of ingredients and your nature magic level). In similar manner 3 rings plus a rejuvenation potion would transmute into an amulet.  <<

Only has significance in the addon/v2.3 where his monster level is too high when you encounter him on the primary/main DS2 map. But don't be afraid any longer, this bug is fixed by the Aranna Legacy mod.  <<

Captain of the Dryad archers who will reset skill points in the addon/v2.3. On the primary/main DS2 map she is located in the Western Greilyn Jungle, on the Broken World map she is at the Dryad Outpost. For a notable amount of gold Vireni will release all skill points at once - as if you never had allocated them before.  <<

Advanced Rending Aura to split exp on melee and combat magic ('scientiae comminutis et peremptalis in aequilibrium'). It's said it would be the most invidious spell of this kind seriously affecting opponents by leeching their blood until the force of shrinking makes them disrupt.
Skill points on Debilitation (addon: 'Improved Weapon Enhancements' if higher) and Feral Wrath (addon: 'Soul of Strength' if higher) and partially improve the spell bonuses.  <<

These spells are typical for the addon/v2.3 and magically improve the caster's weapon, granting it additional bonuses and splitting exp on two skill classes.
The weapon enhancement spells for Blood Assassins split exp on Ranged and Combat Magic, for Fist-of-Stone fighters the exp is split on Melee and Nature Magic.  <<

Soon after you have reached Snowbrook Castle the first time the Windstone Portal at Snowbrook Castle and Castle Portal at Windstone Fortress will be activated as direct connection between these two locations.  <<

This is a type of buff spell that generally have offensive bonuses and profit from skill points on Feral Wrath.  <<