

For such enemies, a striking weapon is way more effective. For example, a slashing weapon is strong against several enemies but almost useless against enemies with tough scales & armor. While it's important to focus on a specific strategy for a strong late-game playthrough, the early game offers a lot of opportunities to try out all sorts of playstyles.Īlways remember that certain strategies are strong against some enemies and nearly useless against others. With so many weapons, armor, talismans, spells, "Arts of War," and "Spirit Ashes" to collect, the potential battle strategies you can utilize are numerous (which happen to be just as plentiful are the enemies you'll run into). It may be worth it to explore this area for items and resources while avoiding enemies (akin to the King’s Bounty games), but it would be wiser to explore a different, more appropriate area. For example, to the east of the starting area is "Caelid," which contains some strong enemies, especially for the early game. On a related note, be aware of the enemy's prowess in the area.

The exploration will serve to increase your combat prowess via encounters and leveling up.Īdditionally, extra exploration will help you come upon new tools for combat that could increase your chances of victory against a tough boss you just couldn't beat. If (more likely when) you get stuck, be it a locked door or a tough enemy counter (most likely boss), don't be afraid to head back out into the world and explore. While your "Tarnished" will always rise back up after defeat, repeatedly throwing yourself at the problem that got them killed beforehand may not be the best solution. There is really no need to be a masochist in this game.
