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Combat Guide (PS4) by epiphenom (23)
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

Combat Guide (PS4) by epiphenom (23)

Master combat in 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim with this guide covering basic concepts, Sentinels, Meta-System, Pilots, Kaiju, and advanced strategies.

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Master combat in 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim with this guide covering basic concepts, Sentinels, Meta-System, Pilots, Kaiju, and advanced strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Review the Introduction and Basic Concepts, including Terms and Game Concepts (like minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen), radar (your minimap with nearby blips and threats marked), HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap), cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects), headshot (a shot that lands on the enemy's head, usually an instant kill), cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically), checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death), wanted level (the star icons in the top-right showing how aggressively police pursue you), DLC (downloadable content — extra missions or items released after launch), NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you), respawn (be brought back to life at a checkpoint after death), waypoint (a marker on your map you've manually placed as a destination), free roam (the open-world mode where you move and play without an active mission), mod (a community-made modification that changes the game)), Units and Selection, Brain Overload, S Ranks, and Meta-Chips and Upgrades.
  2. 2
    Understand the different Sentinel Generations (Generation 1, Generation 2, Generation 3, Generation 4).
  3. 3
    Learn about the Meta-System, including Enhancement Passives, Meta-Skills, and Sentinel Upgrades.
  4. 4
    Familiarize yourself with all available Pilots: No. 10 Nenji Ogata, No. 11 Ei Sekigahara, No. 12 Takatoshi Hijiyama, No. 13 Juro Kurabe, No. 14 Ryoko Shinonome, No. 15 Iori Fuyusaka, No. 16 Tomi Kisaragi, No. 17 Natsuno Minami, No. 19 Keitaro Miura, No. 20 Shu Amiguchi, No. 21 Yuki Takamiya, No. 22 Renya Gouto, and No. 23 Megumi Yakushiji.
  5. 5
    Study the various Kaiju types: Workers, Hunters, G-Molers, Drillflies, Drum Mines, Twintails, APSOS, Hi-Quads, Terra Carriers, RPFs, and Gladiators. Refer to Kaiju Statistics for detailed information.
  6. 6
    Explore Advanced Concepts such as Action Economy and EP (Energy Point) Management.
  7. 7
    Note changes from version 1.01, including The Sentry Gun, Interceptors, Changed Playstyles, Simplified Strategy, and Gladiators.
  8. 8
    Consult the Wave by Wave Guide for Ashitaba City, Shibugaki City, Himawari Ward, and Sakura Ward.
  9. 9
    Consider the Blind One Run Challenge Order.
  10. 10
    Review the Version History.
Tips
  • Pay close attention to Brain Overload mechanics to manage your units effectively.
  • Utilize Meta-Chips and Sentinel Upgrades to enhance your combat capabilities.
  • Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each Kaiju type is crucial for victory.
  • Efficient EP Management is key to sustained combat performance.
  • Refer to the specific city guides for tactical approaches to different battlefields.

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