In this section, we have touched on various topics related to, in particular, combat and exploration.
Some of these issues are discussed in detail in separate sections of the guide.
A single stealth attack is enough even for more powerful enemies.
This mechanic helps a lot during the game.
This method doesn’t work on all bosses.Stronger opponents and bosses can survive a surprise attack.
This is especially true in boss fights but also applies to fights with ordinary enemies.
The error margin is small, so it’s a good idea to practice a lot on weaker opponents.
Each correct parry will be signaled by a flash of the colliding weapons.
Parrying gets increasingly more difficult as the game progresses.
This information is vital.
You should always try tofill the posture bar of the enemy, which will make the enemy stagger.
This is a perfect chance todeliver a Deathblow finishing attack to the enemy.
Some enemies can use grab attacks.
Avoid them by dodging or jumping.
If you get caught, you won’t be able to free yourself.
This has been described inHow to use Mikiri Countersection of this guide.
However, it is worth noting at this point that this does not apply to parrying.
As already mentioned, some blows cannot be stopped in any way.
Don’t kill NPCs!
The looter in Hirata Estate is a good example (see the picture above).
You won’t be able to purchase, e.g.
an upgrade for your prosthetic tool.
You have to keep two things in mind.
First, you cannot use the hook without any constraints.
you’re able to use it to pull enemies.
This is very useful when you want to shorten the distance quickly.
Only the first resurrection is “free”.
The subsequent deaths result in irreversible return to the idol.
Fortunately, some opponents haveunique weaknessesthat can be exploited to ensure an easier win.
Take a close look at each new enemy before a fight, as well as during combat.
In many cases, the different gadgets available (prosthetics) will come in handy.
More details on unlocking new tools can be found in theProsthetic Toolssection of this guide.
The game tells you how many charges do you have in the bottom right corner of the screen.
In the exemplary screenshot, there are 13 out of 17 available emblems.
Grappling Hook is the only Tool that does not consume spirit emblems.
you’re able to pull yourself to interactive grapples with no limits.
More information on that in theHow to replenish Spirit Emblems ?section of this guide.
Return to the Dilapidated Temple to meetHanbei the Undying.
When practicing with Hanbei, you do not have to worry about losing health points or dying.
you might repeat each lesson any number of times.
By collecting both seeds mentioned above, you will increase the number of Healing Gourds up to three.
This means that you will be able to heal three times before returning to the sculptor’s idol.
Detailed information on where to find the seeds can be found in theGourd Seedssection of this guide.
Thanks to that you’re able to, e.g.
you’re able to recognize them by the fog wall blocking your way.
There often might be some opponents nearby.
If you’re spotted,an enemy attack might prevent you from resting.
you’re able to solve this problem by drawing your foes away from the idol.
This can be very problematic when you lose, e.g.
a few thousands of sen.
This makes things much easier.
Pause the game to, e.g.
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