Learn to parry, get Mikiri Counter asap, select Japanese voice acting because the English voice acting is trash.
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Just got Sekiro. Any suggestions?
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Same I also just got this game.
Trying to learn parrying as I'm stuck on the drunk, fat bastard who I can't simply cheese by dodging, like I did with the enemies before him.
Learning this game is a lot of fun. It doesn't play like any of the Souls games I've played and that's what I love about it.
Trying to learn parrying as I'm stuck on the drunk, fat bastard who I can't simply cheese by dodging, like I did with the enemies before him.
Is it important to keep yourself from actually dying? What happens if too much rot spreads around the world? I was playing casually until I realized I was dying way too much and now I rest after my first death but I wonder if I'm just wasting my time.
The effects of Dragonrot can always be reversed as long as you can get an item to do so. The amount of items is limited, but the effects of Dragonrot are never irreversible. You can keep trying the same fight as many times as you want without worrying.
It's Punch-Out with swords. The method to the combat is basically "run up against a new enemy, observe its patterns, die, repeat until you learn the patterns".
For the early game, I would recommend following this guide up until defeating Lady Butterfly, then doing the rest of the game blind.
For the early game, I would recommend following this guide up until defeating Lady Butterfly, then doing the rest of the game blind.
You will miss "MY NAAAAAAAAMEEEEEEEEEEEEE IIIIISSSS" top tier voice acting tho
Give yourself time to learn the mechanics, particularly parrying. Movement, combat, and the need for patience may seem awkward for the first hour or two, but it will all eventually make sense. If you hit a wall -- and you will -- take a break, even if it's for a few days. There was one boss I attempted to beat and it took me well over 8 hours of constantly trying, but I left the game for a day, came back and bested him. Amazing!
Timing is everything. Everything!
With timing and patience, you will learn the various rhythms for each enemy (and boss). You will learn to parry enemies differently, and then everything else will come.
This is the hardest and most rewarding combat game I've ever played, and I love the Souls genre. Sekiro is something special.
Also, bookmark this and don't hesitate to use it (lots of spoilers for many boss/mini-boss fights):
Mikiri Counter.
Pump the L1 button as an option select. You'll at worst get a block if not a parry if you're struggling with it.
Pump the L1 button as an option select. You'll at worst get a block if not a parry if you're struggling with it.
Also: don't hoard money. If you die you automatically lose half and, unlike Souls, can't retrieve it.
Lies. English is better. Such athleticism in story telling. Such magnificence in voice acting.
Lord. I have found you.
Yes. You have found me.
I give you a sword.
A sword.
Yes. A sword.
Yes.
Took to long for someone to say this so I'll repeat it.
HOLDING BLOCK RESTORES YOUR POSTURE FASTER.
So important and so easy to miss. Also be aggressive. Enemies often have predictable counter attacks after they deflect/block you. So you can reflect them right back and start attacking again.
This but don't take it slow. Be aggressive and react quickly to your enemies. Make them react to you, not the other way around. You should be able to run into a group of enemies and take most of them on at the same time once you get into the swing of things.
Level up your sword skills. I wasted too many points in monk skills.
If a boss is getting too annoying, try lighting a fire under their ass.
If a boss is getting too annoying, try lighting a fire under their ass.
Mash the party button until you understand the timing. If you have trouble fighting the bosses look up the Sekiro Guru on YouTube, he's both informative and funny.
Don't look up anything unless you absolutely need too, The game has surprises and is awesome in almost every way.
GotY
Don't look up anything unless you absolutely need too, The game has surprises and is awesome in almost every way.
GotY
Publishers should really put instructions on the game case. My advice would be to take the disc out of the case and insert it into your Playstation 4 disc slot. The system should automatically power on but if it doesn't you might call Best Buy to see if they can send someone over to assist.
1. Definitely use subtitles instead of English dub
2. Holding block reduces posture buildup... critical for bosses
3. Dodging should almost never be your primary defense unless it's a swiping power move
4. Firecrackers, Double Ichimonji, Shurikens are your friend
5. You can block more attacks than you think you can
Once you really understand 2 and 3, the game makes a lot more sense.
2. Holding block reduces posture buildup... critical for bosses
3. Dodging should almost never be your primary defense unless it's a swiping power move
4. Firecrackers, Double Ichimonji, Shurikens are your friend
5. You can block more attacks than you think you can
Once you really understand 2 and 3, the game makes a lot more sense.
Please this especially the Japanese VO, it just makes sense with the game's theme.
I saw a clip of the English VO and wow its horrible.
Genichiro will teach you that aggression pays off. Don't keep your distance, don't wait it out. Just stick to him like glue, attack and react/parry to whatever he does. This works for other bosses as well. Even more than Bloodborne you will have to be on the offensive.
It plays a little more like NG than a Souls game does, but no that wouldn't be the first comparison that comes to mind.
It feels kind of like Souls with a bunch of restrictions removed. No stamina, great agility, fairly easy parry timing, and once you know what you're doing, persistent aggression pays off a lot more than in a Souls game.
in Sekiro, player skill allows you to basically exert your will on any enemy whereas in Souls, even with high skill and a powerful character, you still have to be patient and cautious a lot of the time.
It also doesn't have long combos or a bunch of weapons like NG does.
Got this for Christmas and my first true Souls game. It has been challenging so far, but I am enjoying it.
I've taken some tips from this forum that have helped - but one question I have. I am practicing in an area (first flashback sequence I think?) And getting my timing right.
But how important is levelling up? E.g is it worth getting that extra kill then resting if close to levelling then rest? I know it respawns enemies, but I dont mind the practice. Does levelling improve stats/unlocks? And do enemies scale with you?
I've taken some tips from this forum that have helped - but one question I have. I am practicing in an area (first flashback sequence I think?) And getting my timing right.
But how important is levelling up? E.g is it worth getting that extra kill then resting if close to levelling then rest? I know it respawns enemies, but I dont mind the practice. Does levelling improve stats/unlocks? And do enemies scale with you?
- if a boss is too hard, try going a different way first.
- don't try and beat bosses or mini bosses at first try. Take your time and learn their moves. Goal should be to get better each try. Dying doesn't matter.
- At the half way point there is a very difficult boss which tests everything you learned. Don't give up, beating him is one of the most satisfying feelings I got from a video game.
- Learn about bosses weaknesses and exploit it.
- Parry, parry, parry.
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Guys,
I feel bad for writing this, but I have to say it. You all deserve it after posting huge amount of tips.
I played it for 4-5 hours, and deleted it. It just didn't click for me. And it was weird. I love FS games. Hope Elden Ring will be more like Soulsborne games and less like Sekiro.
I feel bad for writing this, but I have to say it. You all deserve it after posting huge amount of tips.
I played it for 4-5 hours, and deleted it. It just didn't click for me. And it was weird. I love FS games. Hope Elden Ring will be more like Soulsborne games and less like Sekiro.
Not very important at all so its mostly for fun and the useful passive skills if you want those. The stat boosts are mostly from beating mini bosses (prayer beads for hp) and bosses (attack power).
