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Last update:29 July 2021

This guide page contains starting tips forThe Ascent.

You will learn how to move efficiently around the map and kill enemies.

Check how the weapon raising system works and how to use covers.

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You’ll also find information on healing and fast travel.

In short - the beginner’s guide toThe Ascentwill introduce you to this cyberpunk game.

Keep moving and use dodges

Staying too long in one place often ends in opponents surrounding you.

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Rolls are useful when fighting opponents who can inflict heavy damage with melee attacks.

on the stairs) or leaning out from behind a cover.

What’s more, you might use your weapons when you’re behind a cover.

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Crouch behind it, and raise your weapon when you want to shoot.

They are dropped by enemies - look for red first aid kits and vials.

To use a healing vial, you just need to walk over it.

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Using a first aid kit requires pressing the appropriate button.

Use the mission objective hinter

Finding a mission objective inThe Ascentis extremely simple.

Just press the appropriate button - a line will appear on the map.

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It will lead you straight to the destination.

This also applies to grenades.

Throwing a grenade doesn’t make it disappear from your inventory.

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The only limitation are the so-called tactic points that renew over time or after collecting blue vials.

In the city, it will mark the positions of various kinds of shops and services.

Use exploding objects

you might defeat enemies with more than just your gear.

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Your character can also receive damage so be careful not to be in the range.

After a while, you will reach the destination - fast travel is free.

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