Mastering Gray Raven: Newbie Guide

Understand how abilities work

One of the first things you need to understand in Punishing: Gray Raven is how abilities work. You’ll notice circles, or orbs, on your screen during combat. These come in red, yellow, and blue, representing the different abilities of your Construct.

Tapping a single orb will inflict some damage, but if you trigger it while it’s next to another orb of the same color, you can dramatically increase the strength of your attack. Triggering three orbs of the same color unleashes a “ping,” a powerful attack.

Another important concept is the “matrix.” This state is triggered by perfectly dodging an enemy attack. While in the matrix, even a single-orb attack will deal damage equivalent to a ping, significantly turning the tide of battle.

Make the best use of black cards

Black cards are a crucial currency in Punishing: Gray Raven, allowing you to access various resources and upgrades. You can convert them into:

• Basic Construct R&D Ticket: These are used to research and develop Constructs for your Executor Squad.
• Event Construct R&D Ticket: These allow you to research stronger and rarer S-ranked Constructs.
• Target Weapon R&D Ticket: These are used to research and upgrade weapons for your characters.

You can acquire black cards through daily or weekly tasks, completing stories, participating in limited-time events, and by topping up your PGR account.

Understanding the different Constructs

Punishing: Gray Raven features a diverse cast of Constructs, each with unique skills, abilities, and designs. This variety keeps the gameplay exciting and fresh. Constructs are categorized based on their roles:

• Support: These Constructs don’t engage in direct combat but play a crucial role in battle by providing healing and buffs for their teammates.
• Tank: Tanks are built to withstand damage, drawing enemy attention and protecting attackers.
• Attacker: Attackers are the damage dealers, responsible for dealing the most damage to enemies and securing victory for their team.

Experiment with different Constructs to discover your favorite playstyles and build a well-rounded team.

Navigating the Story Menu

The story menu in Punishing: Gray Raven can seem overwhelming at first, but it’s divided into two sections:

• Main Story Chapters: These chapters follow the main narrative of the game, where you fight to reclaim Earth from the Corrupted, humanoid creatures infected by the Punishing Virus.
• Interlude: This section reveals the backstories of the Constructs on the Gray Raven team, offering insights into their past experiences and motivations.

Exploring the Interlude provides a deeper understanding of the characters and adds emotional depth to the overall narrative.

Keep an eye out for the different missions

Various missions and quests offer a great way to level up quickly and progress through the game. These include:

• Rookie Missions: A 7-day event designed for beginners, providing valuable rewards and guidance.
• Daily Missions: These are daily tasks like logging in, purchasing black cards, and completing certain actions.
• Weekly Missions: These are more complex tasks that reset weekly, often requiring you to accumulate specific points or resources.
• Mentor-Student Missions: You can select mentors who assign objectives, offering additional rewards and support.

Don’t forget to check the mission boards regularly and complete these missions to maximize your progress and earn valuable rewards.