The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II Chimera Profile

Not only do we learn more about the game’s “beast in the lair” in a new developer blog entry, but we also get a gameplay-infused look at the Chimera creature and its uses in this new 63-second feature video for The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II.

And a bit from the blog entry:

Anyway, where should it go?

It’s obvious that you’ll choose territories according to your needs. If you’re short on cash, send the Chimera to the gold-packed Dreamlands, if you want to improve the creature, do a detour to the Lands of Nightmare, rich in experience points. The more the Chimera evolves, the more places it can choose to travel. Each territory has a danger level, representing the chance for the beast to get hurt while scavenging. In case of an injury, it will be unable to scavenge for a while. We can only hope that it won’t be marking the maps by peeing on bushes, it might upset the designers.

Will the Chimera be safer on territories it has already visited?

The danger rating is modified based on the Chimera’s level, making the same territory less dangerous for a more experienced beast. Certain loot types are assigned to each territory and the loot that is dropped is also based on the beast’s actual level. The Chimera gains XP during battles the same way Katarina does. If it’s on a hunt, it will still gain some XP.

What are the Summoning Candles?

They are a new set of items that can be used in the Lair, at the Chimera’s kennels. By using these candles you will be able to assign active and passive battle skills to the beast, improve its summoning skill, and increase his scavenging stats. We’re not yet sure what scents we should use for the candles.

What will Chimera’s skills be?

There is quite a long list of available skills, both active and passive. We don’t want to spoil the fun of exploring these on your own, so here follows only a short sample. The Chimera can push back enemies, increase its damage or speed, decrease cooldown time, give bonuses to find loot or grant extra items. and there is plenty more.