Like previous FromSoftware games, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice`s difficulty can be demoralizing at times. To help you become more competent with the game`s difficult systems, we`ve compiled several tips to help you be the best shinobi you can be.For more Sekiro guides, check out our guide detailing how death works in the game, as well as how to cure Dragonrot. You can also read about where to find some essential early game shinobi prosthetics. Otherwise, check out our guide roundup.GameSpot gave Sekiro a 9/10 with Editor Tamoor Hussain saying in his review in progress: `Sekiro marries From Software`s unique brand of gameplay with stealth action to deliver an experience that is as challenging as it is gratifying. At the time of publish I haven`t completed Sekiro. While I have invested upwards of 30 hours into it, there are still a few more locations I need to explore and bosses I need to beat before the credits roll, and I`m excited to do it.`Got any essential tips you don`t see? Let us know in the comments below. Return to the Dilapidated TempleThe Dilapidated Temple serves as Sekiro`s main hub area, in which you can craft new prosthetics, upgrade your healing gourd, or just relax. Throughout your journey, you`ll pick up several key items that unlock new mechanics and tools. However, you won`t be able to utilize them unless you go back to the temple, so make it a priority to halt progress and return as soon as possible. Practice Makes Perfect DeflectionSekiro`s combat is all about breaking an enemy`s posture, which is the gauge below their health bar. You`re trying to max it out in order to dismantle their defense and inflict a death blow. While sword attacks help with the general effort, it`s ultimately your ability to deflect their attacks that does the most damage to posture.A deflection is performed by timing a guard right at the moment an enemy`s attack makes contact. As you can imagine, this takes a bit of practice to master. Luckily, there`s a fella ...
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