User Guide

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WEAPONS
As Rau’s combat skills become keener,
and he lends his services to those in
need, he will win possession of more
powerful weapons. Each weapon varies
in striking power, speed and range of
effectiveness. Learn to select the
correct weapon for the task at hand.
THE WEAPON
INVENTORY
The weapons Rau carries are stored
in his inventory.
•To open the Weapon Inventory,
press and hold the R2 button.
•To change weapons, use the
Directional button or Left Analog
stick while holding down the
R2 button.
•To put away all weapons, use the
Hand Icon. Select the Hand Icon
when you want to use Stealth
attacks or combat with your fists
and attempt a disarm.
• When unarmed, retrieve your
last weapon held by tapping the
R2 button.
• Not all weapons are available in
the beginning of the quest so
there will be empty weapon slots
in the inventory.
• The Bow slot will show the number
of arrows Rau has remaining.
The Broadsword
Rau begins his quest with a
Broadsword. With it, Rau can attack
up to a maximum of three enemies.
The Broadsword is swift, easy to
control, and has a definite advantage
in close range combat against a Taiaha
or Axe. Be aware that defending
against an Axe will cause Rau to
stumble back from the blow, knocking
Rau out of optimal range.
Taiaha
With this spear-like weapon, Rau can
focus and strike simultaneously at two
enemies per button (for a total of six
focused enemies). The bladed end of
the Taiaha is used to stab or slash
while the other end is used to
bludgeon an opponent. When fighting
Broadsword opponents, it is wise to
be just out of their attack range,
which still keeps them in Taiaha attack
range. This gains a reach advantage
over sword speed.
Battle Axe
Though heavier than a sword and
harder to swing, the Axe delivers the
most forceful blows of any weapon and
is able to focus on three enemies per
button (for a total of nine). When
fighting Broadsword or Taiaha
enemies, the Axe is best used
outside Taiaha attack range. This
keeps enemies in Axe range, gaining
a reach advantage over the
opponent’s speed.
TIPS & STRATEGIES
STEALTH
• Other ambient creatures
as a tactic: Watch for
other animals that can be
used to your advantage-
if shot with an arrow
they will draw attention
to themselves, and away
from you.
• Be on the lookout for
objects within the
environment that can
benefit your situation.
Gongs and switches are
especially helpful.
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