Combat Strategies for Different Enemy Types

Struggling with combat in Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow? Learn how to parry attacks and manage the visibility gem, or just rely on Quick-Load!

Alright, so you've found yourself in a bit of a pickle in Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, huh? Combat in this game can be a real head-scratcher, especially since it's a stealth game at heart. Remember, if you're in a fight, you've probably already messed up your stealth. That's the philosophy, anyway, and Legacy of Shoddy seems to have taken it a little too literally.

The main idea for combat is parrying. You're supposed to swing your blackjack in specific ways to block incoming attacks. Now, I tried, I really did, but getting that parry to work consistently outside the tutorial felt like trying to stop a sword with a wet noodle. Don't feel bad if it's not clicking for you; I certainly couldn't get it to work reliably.

What does this mean for you? Well, if you're like me and the parry isn't cooperating, you might find yourself relying on the trusty 'Quick-Load' button quite a bit. Honestly, it's how I managed to snag the 'no alerts and no kills' award on every single mission. If I got spotted, I'd just sigh, smash that button, and try again. It's a valid strategy, especially since the combat is basically the only way to lose health. If you avoid it, you don't need healing items, which is another whole layer of gameplay you can safely ignore.

A quick note on getting spotted: the visibility gem on your hand is supposed to help, but it only seems to work about 50% of the time. It's also stuck on the back of your hand, which, let's be honest, isn't exactly the most convenient place to check constantly.

So, if combat's giving you grief, don't sweat it too much. Focus on your stealth, and if all else fails, remember that the reload button is your best friend. You've got this!