Attack Power & Vitality Upgrades — Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Guide

Learn how to increase Attack Power and Vitality in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Discover the methods and items needed to enhance your combat effectiveness and survivability.

This guide section focuses on how to upgrade Attack Power and Vitality in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. These upgrades are crucial for progressing through the game and overcoming its challenging enemies and bosses.

• Attack Power: Primarily increased by defeating the game's main bosses and performing the 'Dragon Heritage' or 'Immortal Severance' Deathblows on the final boss. Each main boss defeated grants one Dragon Bloodline, which permanently increases Attack Power.
• Vitality: Increased by collecting Prayer Beads. Four Prayer Beads form one complete Prayer Necklace, which grants a permanent increase to Vitality and Posture. Prayer Beads are found in various locations, dropped by mini-bosses, or purchased from merchants.

The game's progression is tied to defeating key figures, and the 'Game Progress Route' page provides a recommended path to acquire these upgrades efficiently.