Follow this detailed walkthrough for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice's Ashina Reservoir, covering tutorial mechanics, item acquisition, and early boss encounters like Leader Shigenori Yamauchi and Genichiro Ashina.
- 1Reach the Moon-view Tower.
- 2Acquire Kusabimaru and the Healing Gourd.
- 3Defeat Leader Shigenori Yamauchi.
- 4Defeat Genichiro Ashina.
The game begins with a tutorial in Ashina Reservoir. You'll start with low health and no sword. Follow the on-screen prompts to learn basic movement, including hugging walls and stealth. Eavesdrop on conversations to learn about the story. Use stealth to bypass guards and proceed through the environment. You will learn ledge hanging mechanics. After a cutscene, Kuro will give you your Katana, Kusabimaru, and the Healing Gourd. Kuro tasks you with helping him escape Ashina Castle and mentions a secret passage. Before leaving, collect a Pellet from upstairs. You can then choose to engage or sneak past the initial enemies.
- Pay close attention to the stealth and movement tutorials, as they are crucial for early progression.
- Eavesdropping on enemy conversations provides valuable lore and hints.
- The Healing Gourd functions similarly to the Estus Flask, offering limited healing.
- Explore the area before proceeding to find items like the Pellet.
- Kusabimaru (Katana)
- Healing Gourd
- Ornamental Letter
- Pellet
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