Empathy in 33 Immortals, what it does and why you need it

After several beta tests, 33 Immortals, a game from the creators of Spiritfarer, is finally out in Early Access on Epic and Xbox (plus, it’s on Game Pass). But unfortunately, not on Steam. Tons of players have jumped in to try it out, but some are a bit confused about Empathy. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

How does Empathy work in 33 Immortals

Empathy is one of your character's three stats, but it's a bit more complex than the others.

1. Attack boosts your damage.
2. Vitality gives you more HP.
3. Empathy reduces your resurrection time, and your shattering mauls, but most importantly – increases your co-op powers.

And in a game that’s all about teamwork, that might just be the most crucial stat to focus on. To use these co-op abilities, you have to press Shift, which generates a sigil that other players must interact with.

Additionally, each weapon possesses unique co-op powers that scale with Empathy:

1. The Staff of Sloth's Super Slow co-op ability reduces the speed of all hit monsters. Players with higher Empathy increase the duration of this effect.
2. Sword of Justice grants a Bubble Shield, a protective barrier with its own hit points. Higher Empathy among players activating the ability increases the shield's durability.
3. Greed Daggers have Greedy Strikes ability. Each monster hit generates bones, increasing damage based on the collected amount. Players with higher Empathy extend the ability's duration when activating the sigil.
4. Bow of Hope's Light Arrows fire arrows to the upper side of the screen, with higher Empathy increasing the skill's duration.

In other words, if you're focusing on attack skills, you’ll want to invest at least a decent amount in Empathy. And if your whole team prioritizes Empathy, you might end up pulling off some surprisingly powerful moves.

33 Immortals

March 18, 2025

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• Overview

• multiplayer
• co-op
• roguelike / roguelite
• Early Access
• PC
• XSX