Practice Guide
Combat Tips
Build reliable swordplay by separating observation, defense, resource use and punishment instead of chasing unsupported damage rankings.
Practical Habits
- Practice one response at a time
- Do not treat Parry and Deflect as synonyms
- Save Oni Power for a deliberate purpose
- Use Issen research as timing guidance, not a universal answer
- Record boss observations separately from general mechanics
Resource Decisions
Yellow Souls restore health, Blue Souls fill Oni Power and Red Souls support equipment and ability growth. Resource recognition is part of the combat loop.
Common Errors
| Attacking before reading the cue | Wait and identify the move |
| Repeating one defense | Match the response to the attack |
| Spending Oni Power immediately | Define the purpose first |
| Copying a boss tactic to every enemy | Separate encounter-specific evidence |
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Combat Tips information verified?
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Does this page include guessed game data?
No. Unknown routes, rewards, weaknesses, inputs and values are explicitly withheld rather than inferred.
Source notes
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