Haunting Ground

Hewie Commands:

1. Attack: Push the right Analog Stick upwards to tell Hewie to attack the enemy.
2. Cease Attack: Push the right Analog Stick downwards to tell Hewie to stop attacking.
3. Stay: Press R3 to tell Hewie to remain stationary.
4. Critical Attack: Press R3 to make Hewie stay still. When the enemy is in front of Hewie and he starts growling, push the right Analog Stick upwards to command him to attack. This is most effective when Hewie is facing the enemy's back, though lining them up can be difficult.

Panic Status:

Panic Status occurs when Fiona becomes frightened. There are two levels: MINOR and MAJOR.

• MINOR Panic Status: Indicated by increased screen contrast, blurring of the environment and characters, and Fiona's heartbeat sound.
• MAJOR Panic Status: Indicated by inverted screen colors, a high-pitched scream from Fiona, a paused moment with controller vibration (if enabled), and extreme contrast/blurring upon resuming gameplay. Fiona will run uncontrollably, trip, and become vulnerable if she falls too many times. Her menu cannot be accessed during this status.

Triggers for MINOR Panic:

• Looking at gruesome or creepy things (e.g., blood).
• Being attacked by a pursuer or enemy.
• Nearly being hit by a pursuer's attack.
• Slightly brushing past a pursuer.
• A pursuer performing a creepy action (e.g., laughing).
• Possessing certain items.
• Being hit by a Luminessant or a Failure.
• Attacking certain pursuers.

Managing MINOR Panic:

1. Open your menu.
2. Use panic-calming items like Lavender.
3. If no calming items are available, stand still, hide, or continue playing; panic will subside over time.
4. WARNING: If Fiona possesses an item that induces panic (e.g., Mandragora), calming items will not work.
5. Unlocked plate-key items from previous playthroughs can offer convenience.

Triggers for MAJOR Panic:

• Repeated attacks by a pursuer.
• Attacks from strong or multiple Luminessants.
• Being grabbed by pursuers or some minor enemies for too long.
• Certain cutscenes.

Managing MAJOR Panic:

1. Run away from the enemy, trying to avoid obstacles.
2. Call Hewie for assistance to create an opening.
3. If Fiona falls, wiggle the control stick to recover faster.
4. MAJOR panic status lasts about 20 seconds and dissipates naturally.

Hiding and Distracting:

When being chased, the words "Wait a second!! What's that?!" will appear in orange near hiding spots or distractions. Return to this spot and press the action button to hide or interact. If the pursuer is already in the room, the prompt will not appear. Common hiding places include beds and wardrobes. Overusing a hiding spot may cause pursuers to find Fiona easily. If no hiding place is found, Fiona can crouch.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Debilitas is a challenging first pursuer due to his strength and early-game timing.
• Hewie is less obedient and helpful early on, making escape from Debilitas's lethal attacks difficult.
• Debilitas is very stupid and can be outsmarted by hiding.
• He has loud footsteps, making him easy to hear approaching.
• He can be scared away after taking enough damage before the lunar refraction scene.

Phases:

1. Debilitas appears frequently after Fiona falls off the balcony, often while puzzles are being solved.
2. The boss battle against Debilitas is described as REALLY difficult if the player doesn't know what they are doing.

Strategy:

• Disadvantages to exploit: His arms can glitch through doors, hitting you even when crouching behind them. He is large and can block tight corridors. He doesn't always step on Magnesia traps placed at the bottom of ladders due to his wide stance. He is stronger than many other pursuers.
• Advantages to exploit: He sometimes stops to sniff Fiona or call her name instead of attacking, providing escape time. He is easily fooled when Fiona hides under beds or similar places. He doesn't usually take frustration out on Hewie.
• Attacks and Avoidance:
  • POWER ATTACK: Debilitas raises both fists and pounds them down. Avoid by running out of the way, especially if Fiona is on the ground.
  • LETHAL ATTACK: Debilitas grabs Fiona in a crushing hug. Call Hewie for help; he may jump on Debilitas, allowing Fiona to escape, though she may panic.
  • TRIPLE ARM SWING: Debilitas throws three punches. Run away to avoid.
  • SINGLE PUNCH: Debilitas swings one heavy punch. Stay well out of the way.
• General Tips: Hiding under beds is effective as he won't look there unless overused. Be aware that he appears more frequently after certain events, complicating puzzle-solving and evasion.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Disadvantages: Has a gun, is fast, causes Fiona to panic when shot at her feet, has creepy music, many enemies create silence making him hard to track, few hiding places, appears frequently when needing to use machines, little info on getting the Godstone, very persistent when searching.
• Advantages: Bad shot with a gun, can be temporarily disposed of (e.g., dropped down holes), relatively easy if strategy is known, cannot enter the crypt, can hide in the Daniella area.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: With Gun - Riccardo uses his gun and other attacks.
2. Phase 2: Without Gun - Riccardo's attacks change after losing his gun, becoming more melee-focused.

Strategy:

• Prioritize avoiding his gun attacks by staying far away, as he is a poor shot at range.
• Use the environment for cover and hiding, particularly the Daniella area or by dropping him down holes.
• When he attacks with his gun, move away from Fiona's feet to prevent panic.
• If he grabs Fiona by the throat (without his gun), button-mash to escape or have Hewie assist.
• For his melee attacks (Triple Punch, Single Punch, Kick), maintain distance or backstep to avoid being hit or knocked down.
• Once his gun is gone, he becomes significantly easier to manage.
• Killing Riccardo is crucial for achieving the good ending. Failure to do so, especially if Hewie has been mistreated, may lead to the bad ending.