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Harness Combat Arts in Sekiro — Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Guide
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Harness Combat Arts in Sekiro — Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Guide

Learn the optimal progression route for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This guide covers key locations, bosses, and strategies to help you master combat arts and complete the game efficiently.

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Learn the optimal progression route for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This guide covers key locations, bosses, and strategies to help you master combat arts and complete the game efficiently.

Walkthrough
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    Ashina Reservoir: Reach the Moon-view Tower, acquire Kusabimaru and Healing Gourd, defeat Leader Shigenori Yamauchi, and then face Genichiro Ashina. This section serves as a tutorial for basic controls, stealth, eavesdropping, and ledge hanging. You'll receive your Katana, Kusabimaru, and a Healing Gourd from Kuro, and be tasked with helping him escape Ashina Castle via a secret passage.
Tips
  • It's recommended to progress the Purification Ending on your first playthrough to gather all Prayer Beads easily.
  • For platinum trophy completion, consider save scumming to unlock multiple endings before proceeding to New Game Plus for the Shura ending.
  • Utilize stealth and eavesdropping opportunities to bypass enemies and gather information.
  • Walls with white scratch marks can be hugged, and ledges with white paint are climbable.
  • The Healing Gourd functions similarly to the Estus Flask for limited healing.
  • Pellets are quick items that slowly restore Vitality over time.

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