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Last update:09 December 2019

One of the key elements in Darksiders Genesis is combat.

You will fight a lot but combat isn’t the most important aspect of the game.

There are many moments where you have to trust your intuition and logical thinking, not your weapons.

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The game consists of numerous puzzles that need to be solved to make progress.

This page of our guide to Darksiders Genesis focuses on the combat system.

Read it to have less problems in the first few hours with the game.

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How to switch heroes?

Switching charactersis one of the main mechanics of Darksiders Genesis.

To change a character, it’s crucial that you press the right button.

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War is perfect for fast and aggressive attacks.

He has several powerful attacks that stun opponents and allow him to quickly gain an advantage.

His handguns are great for finishing opponents.

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Anarchy and Chaos

Chaos/Anarchyare special skills that you unlock by completing the fifth chapter.

Combat skill

Combat skills are received from the boxes located in the world.

Thanks to them, you’ve got the option to fight much more effectively.

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Skills depend on heroes.

Execution

If the enemy is near death, you’re able to perform an execution.

Just press the appropriate key to perform an animation that will finish the enemy off.

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Of course, executions aren’t mandatory.

you might keep shooting the enemy until it loses all health points.

Executions can be interrupted by other opponents.

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Ammunition

In Darksiders Genesis, you might experiment with ammo/sword types.

This way you’re able to develop your heroes.

Each ammo/sword affects the behavior of the weapon.

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Ammunition can be changed at any time.

Remember to test it and change to suit the current battle to get the best effect.

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