Summary
- Leylines in Immortals of Aveum are not only visually striking but also play a vital role in the game's story and gameplay, serving as a source of magic and a gameplay element.
- Controlling the leylines becomes a major objective for all factions in Immortals of Aveum's Everwar, with protagonist Jak being unique in his ability to draw all three types of magic from the leylines.
- Leylines also serve as a means of fast and fun transportation in the latter half of the game, allowing players to reach new areas and revisit previously inaccessible locations, while also showcasing the impressive fantasy environments of Immortals of Aveum.
Minor story spoilers ahead for Immortals of Aveum
From the sprawling citadel serving as a home for the mystical order that gives the game its name, to arcane runes etched into ancient devices spread across the map, nearly every aspect of Immortals of Aveum drives home the fact that the world of Aveum is a truly magical place. But out of all the visual reminders of the powerful forces guiding and shaping the world of Ascendant Studios’ fantasy shooter, none stand out quite as much as the ever-present leylines crisscrossing the map. Visible throughout most areas of the game, these leylines aren’t just eye candy but also play a pivotal role in Immortals of Aveum’s story and gameplay.
Impossible to miss thanks to their iridescent, ever-swirling presence in the skies above players’ heads, leylines are one of the most distinctive features of Immortals of Aveum’s magical world. Beyond adding to the game’s already distinct fantasy aesthetic, the leylines also play a vital role in Immortals of Aveum’s story and gameplay. Serving as both a source of the game’s magic and an increasingly important gameplay element as the game progresses, leylines are one of Immortals of Aveum’s most unique features.
Immortals of Aveum’s Leylines Are the Magical Lifeblood of the World
Players are first introduced to leylines after completing the opening chapter of Immortals of Aveum. Giving protagonist Jak a crash course on the magical Order of Immortals he’s now found himself involved with, General Kirkan explains that the leylines spanning the world of Aveum are the source of magic in the fantasy world. Able to be tapped into by magic users throughout Aveum, including Immortals of Aveum antagonist Sandrakk, the leylines circulate magic throughout the world and sometimes spur the growth of crystals used by the Magni to power their spells.
Given the immense power of the leylines, wresting control of them is one of the main objectives of all the factions involved in Immortals of Aveum’s Everwar. While most of the spell-wielding warriors fighting for each side can only access one type, or color, of magic from the leylines, protagonist Jak’s rare ability to draw all three makes him unique among the combatants. The leylines aren’t limited to simply being a tidy explanation for magic’s origins in Immortals of Aveum, though, as they also serve a necessary gameplay function in the latter half of the spell-slinging shooter.
Leylines Make Traversing the World of Aveum Fast and Fun
In addition to serving as a driving force behind the ongoing Everwar, leylines in Immortals of Aveum also become a useful means of transportation towards the latter half of the game. After completing Immortals of Aveum’s Nocea mission players are tasked with traveling to the Sky Islands of Oremen to track down a former member of the Order of Immortals. Given their sky-high location the islands can’t be traveled to on foot, so fellow Immortal and frequent source of comic relief Devyn shows Jak how to grapple onto the leylines and use them as an aerial highway.
Traveling along leylines not only gives players the ability to reach new areas of the world but also lets them revisit previously inaccessible areas they’ve encountered along their journey. For gamers intent on unlocking every trophy and achievement in Immortals of Aveum, learning how to effectively use the leylines is a necessity as travel along the airborne rivers of magic makes it possible to reach Golden Chests and other secrets that can’t be found on foot. Riding the leylines also gives players a great way to admire Immortals of Aveum’s impressive fantasy environments as they float above them.
Serving as both an important plot point and a quick way to get from place to place, leylines in Immortals of Aveum are one of the game’s most intriguing and eye-catching features. And in a world largely bereft of mechanical means of transportation, these highways in the sky make for a decidedly speedy and stylish way to get around.
Immortals of Aveum is available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.