Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Walkthrough: The Fated Bloodline

Walkthrough

1
Begin in the Ashina Reservoir, learning basic movement and interaction prompts like hugging walls and peeking.
2
Master stealth by bypassing guards without a sword, utilizing tall grass and eavesdropping on conversations.
3
Learn ledge hanging mechanics to navigate the environment and reach higher areas.
4
After a cutscene, receive the Katana, Kusabimaru, from Kuro and pledge your service.
5
Obtain the Healing Gourd, a limited healing item, and learn about Sculptor's Idols.
6
Kuro tasks you with escaping Ashina Castle via a secret passage.
7
Collect a Pellet from upstairs before proceeding.
8
Learn combat basics: locking onto targets (R3), posture, deathblows, and deflection (L1 just before an attack lands).
9
Engage or sneak past enemies. Mini-bosses require multiple deathblows.
10
Face Mini-Boss Leader Shigenori Yamauchi, practicing blocking, countering, and posture management.
11
After defeating Yamauchi, collect a Fistful of Ash (blinds enemies) and continue forward, using wall jump ledge hang mechanics.
12
The path leads to the first major boss, Genichiro Ashina.

Tips

Always hold Block (L1) to speed up Posture recovery.
Deflecting is crucial and differs from blocking/parrying in Souls games.
Use stealth and eavesdropping to gain tactical advantages and learn enemy positions.
Mini-bosses have multiple health bars indicated by red icons.
Fistful of Ash can be used to temporarily blind enemies, creating openings.

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