u/Expensive_Shock_2549

Playing Expert, no guidance, Advanced parkour, Knowledge Rank 8, pre level 80 with only Wakasa left to clear. 360hr save

2 aspects I negated in this game - being blocked by enemies and relying on adrenaline for power (ability spam).. while also understanding there are many ways to skin the shadows, I chose 2 for now.

Yasuke is straight raw damage, no abilities, sheath (unblockable), double posture, critical and healing, his gear is near perfect. Adrenaline for damage bonus.

Naoe has an ability, Evicerate, solely because light>light>heavy>energy slash>evicerate will one shot a Ronin. Vault while Sprinting (unblockable, applies Vulnerable) combo into energy slash with a Kusarigama with Tug of War for crowd control. Naoe largely borrows the same theme as my Yasuke; raw damage, adrenaline for damage bonus. Her gear is imperfect as of current via a tool statistic that is not applicable. Can be remedied with a better epic dress, pending find.

Despite playing Expert, I'm not an expert and just using my years gaming experience to cook with. Cheers everyone, enjoy.

I also own Cyborg/Android and the Attack on Titan.

This game is very difficult, and inaccessible for the average gamer. Required alot of planing and focus, after 400hours I'm ready for Awaji and know how to approach Ng+

Part of me respects that Shadows was unapologetic, in regard to how smart the player is required to be.