Combat in Beast of Reincarnation is very fast-paced and consists of swordplay, blocking, sneaking around, and strong abilities of your companion. In addition to just using Emma’s katana, you would have to team up with Koo, who can use his Bloom Arts to give you an upper hand in a tough fight. In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know, including parrying, the Down Gauge, Bloom Arts, ranged weapons, Spirit Stones, stealth, and other important combat tips to help you become stronger throughout your adventure.
How To Fight In Beast Of Reincarnation
The fight mechanics of Beast of Reincarnation require teamwork between Emma and Koo. Emma takes care of the swordfights, while Bloom Arts of Koo provides opportunities to land massive damage and control the battlefield.
As you will be dodging, parrying, and dealing with difficult bosses, teamwork with Koo is important. You will no longer depend solely on Emma’s attacks but instead gather resources constantly for Koo, who will take part in every fight. After becoming familiar with the combat system, you will easily defeat every enemy, thus having an excellent time.
One of the most important features of Beast of Reincarnation is parry. In addition to blocking all of the incoming damage, a well-executed parry brings some other benefits. Perfect parries increase the player’s FP Gauge, which is necessary for Koo’s special attacks. Dodging enemies’ attacks will fill the FP Gauge very slowly, thus not giving Koo an opportunity to use his best skills. Learning the parry timing early will make combat much easier throughout the game.
Focus On The Down Gauge
Every enemy has two bars.
- Health Bar – This is the enemy’s HP. Reduce it to defeat them.
- Down Gauge – This fills up when you attack enemies or successfully parry their attacks.
Once the Down Gauge is full, the enemy becomes vulnerable to a powerful Takedown attack that deals massive damage. As opposed to wearing down an enemy’s health gauge through damage, try filling up the Down Gauge as quickly as you can, since the Takedown tends to be the quickest way to defeat enemies.
Learn To Parry Instead Of Only Blocking
Parrying is one of the most important combat mechanics in Beast of Reincarnation. A successful parry doesn’t just stop incoming damage. It also:
- Creates an opening for counterattacks.
- Builds Koo’s Bloom Arts gauge.
- Charges Emma’s Entanglement Overdrive.
- Helps fill the enemy’s Down Gauge.
Press the parry button just before the attack from the enemy lands instead of holding your guard. Use the Bloom Arts ability according to the situation once Koo’s Bloom Arts gauge is full. Some Bloom Arts cause damage; others will stagger enemies or expose their weaknesses.
Emma will slow down the enemies around her once the Entanglement Overdrive becomes available for use. Press L3 + R3 to start the ability, enabling Emma to move normally while enemies slow down, providing an excellent chance for you to fight them.
Blocking might not be as safe as you think since strong attacks from the enemies can shatter the block and enable them to land additional attacks on you. Parrying is harder but will pay off eventually. Lastly, keep an eye on the Down Gauge, which appears below the enemy’s health gauge. Performing attacks or parries increases the meter until the enemy gets staggered and enables you to perform a powerful Takedown.
Use Koo’s Bloom Arts
When your FP Gauge is completely filled, it allows Koo to use his Bloom Arts. One of the best parts of this system is that time slows down when selecting a Bloom Art. This gives you a chance to think about your next move instead of rushing your decision. Different Bloom Arts serve different purposes:
- Some deal heavy damage.
- Some root multiple enemies in place.
- Some charge directly into enemies.
- Others help build the enemy’s Down Gauge much faster.
You could also get various mods that would affect how each Bloom Art functions, and thus create your unique playing style. Koo has a unique Full Bloom condition that significantly increases his strength. While being in Full Bloom, Koo gets:
- 100% extra damage
- 50% more stagger power
It is not always best to use all your Bloom Art as soon as you have filled up your FP Gauge; it is better to use them when the enemy is in a state of Full Bloom, thus dealing massive damage to the enemy.
How To Fight Multiple Enemies
Fighting against groups may appear quite difficult at first; however, the game prompts you to treat group enemies in the same manner as individual enemies. Blooms that have the ability to pin down multiple enemies are very helpful as they allow you some breathing space while attacking.
How Character Progression Works
There are two ways in which your strength is built up. First, through beating the bosses. Each of the main bosses will give you a new Bloom Art that you can teach Koo, and he will gain new powers in this way. The second comes from Emma’s skill tree. As you earn skill points, you unlock new techniques, improve your combos, and increase the range of your attacks.
Long Range Weapons
Although Emma mainly uses a katana, she isn’t limited to close combat. She can also equip:
- Bows
- Crossbows
- Different ammunition types
These range-based attacks become very useful when dealing with enemies who attack from up close. There are some Spirit Stone modifications and upgrades which actually restore Emma’s health whenever she pulls off a Bloom Art successfully. Here are some upgrades to your range-based weapons you should consider:
- Increase arrow damage.
- Improve range.
- Expand your quiver so you can carry more ammunition.
Stronger ranged attacks make it much easier to pick off enemies safely or hit weak points before the fight begins.
Choose Armour That Improves Stealth
Every armour set does not necessarily have to be defensive in nature. Some armour sets have reduced enemy detection capabilities. It means that the enemies will find it harder to detect Emma. You will have enough time to move behind the enemies and attack them. If you are into stealth, go for lower enemy detection rather than defence.
Check Spirit Stone Slots Before Equipping Armour
While comparing pieces of armor, don’t just check their defensive value. In addition to that, there are also Spirit Stone slots in each armour piece. The more slots, the more bonuses you can put on that piece. It is not unusual for a less defensive armour set to be the right one due to higher Spirit Stone slots.
Equip And Upgrade Spirit Stones
These Spirit Stones are very useful as they give passive benefits which can enhance Emma’s fighting skills. These different spirit stones have different functions. Some can increase attack strength, while others boost defence. As time passes, the ability to enhance these Spirit Stones will also come within your reach. Do not just equip the first set of stones you come across. Using your Spirit Stones according to the slots in your armour will definitely make a better build for you.
Spend Attribute Points Carefully
When Emma and Koo get levelled up, you will be rewarded with attribute points that you can use to enhance their attributes. In the beginning stage of the game, it is better for you to use the points towards increasing the Strength attribute. Strength not only increases the attack capability but also gives you a slight defence advantage. Fighting against the enemy quickly proves easier.
Cook Every New Meal You Unlock
Cooking isn’t just for restoring hunger. The first time Emma and Koo eat a newly discovered dish, they receive a permanent stat increase. Depending on the recipe, this can improve:
- Health
- Attack
- Defence
- Other attributes
While the bonuses might not be so high at first, they add up over time. You will get the chance to collect materials when exploring the game, unlock different recipes, and remember to try all the meals at once for good bonuses.
