Lords of the Fallen: 8 Combat Tips from the Developers – iGV First
Lords of the Fallen isn’t a game for the faint of heart. It demands patience and understanding of its mechanics. Fortunately, Hexworks, the developers, have provided invaluable combat strategies to help you navigate the treacherous realms of Axiom and Umbral.
1. Make Sure You Lock On
While seemingly basic for Soulslike veterans, locking on is crucial. It’s not just for tracking enemies; it ensures your magic attacks, soul flays, and ranged weaponry hit accurately. Proper targeting is vital for consistent damage output.
2. Use Your Unique Attacks
- Dodge-to-attack: This powerful maneuver, initiated by a dodge, creates a significant opportunity to punish enemies who are caught off guard. Its effectiveness varies with different weapon types and stances.
- Sprint attacks: Leveraging momentum, a sprint attack allows you to close the gap and deliver a substantial hit while maintaining your aggressive posture. These aggressive maneuvers are impactful, but don’t overuse them as they can leave you vulnerable.
- Weapon-specific advantages: Dual wielding swords excels against multiple foes, while single-handed greatswords are perfect for focused attacks on single targets. Understanding your weapon’s strength is key.
3. Use the Environment To Your Advantage
Enemies often try to push you off ledges. Use this to your advantage! A powerful kick, activated by simultaneously pressing both shoulder buttons, can send foes tumbling off cliffs. This technique is especially effective against smaller opponents. For larger targets, use the Soul Flay to initiate their descent for an easy takedown. Utilize the environment strategically to your benefit.
4. Multi-Hit Attacks
When dealing with multiple enemies or you’ve dodged an attack and have ample time, opt for multi-hit attacks. These, similar to sprint and dodge attacks, vary in effectiveness based on your chosen fighting style. Generally, they are among your highest damaging abilities.
5. Breaking Enemy Posture
Lords of the Fallen employs a posture system. Breaking an enemy’s posture opens them up to devastating visceral attacks. Achieving this state can be accomplished through charged heavy attacks, parrying enemy attacks, or, for almost-broken postures, utilizing your powerful kick.
6. Don’t Be Afraid to Parry
Parrying in Lords of the Fallen is surprisingly forgiving. The timing window for parries is generous, particularly if you use a shield. Press the block button just before an attack connects. Even a slight miscalculation will often result in a successful block.
7. Be Sure to Peer Into Umbral
Umbral, while daunting, holds valuable secrets. Pay close attention to blue lights within Axiom. They indicate noteworthy locations in Umbral. These “pointers” direct you towards crucial items or areas the developers want you to discover.
8. Use Your Lamp to Recover Withered Health
Beyond its ability to replenish Soul Flay charges, your lamp can recover your withered health. This vital health component builds while you’re blocking attacks. A single hit can deplete your withered health; utilize your lamp’s Soul Siphon feature to restore these vital charges and avoid costly damage.
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