On this page of the guide you will find a list of recommended skills to purchase.

We also discuss theskills from the Breakthrough tree, which is unlocked once you complete the main story.

Additionally, the weapon you used to reflect the projectilemay be temporarily imbued with a positive status, e.g.

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be set on fire and deal fire damage.

Each purchase of this skillincreases the limit of carried Medicinal Pills by 1.

This will result in faster elimination of them.

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This is especially helpful when facing bosses and elite enemies that may withstand a standard critical hit.

This will reduce the risk of a situation where you’re suddenly vulnerable after depleting the entire Ki bar.

Health (Strength)

This is a group of passive skillsthat increase your maximum health capacity permanently.

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This will give your character more survivability.

Additionally, during fights,fear statusapplied on enemies may have a longer duration.

Flash Attack (Strength)

Each level of this skillincreases the damage from fast attacks.

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You’ll feel the boost practically in any fight.

Weapon Proficiency Acquisition (Strength)

Every purchased levelaccelerates proficiency gain of weapons by a few percent.

This is very useful when attempting to get rewards associated with reaching new weapon proficiency levels.

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This is very helpful, because combat skills are one of the main ways of hurting enemies.

This may prove helpful when being detected by strong enemies which you want to avoid instead of fighting.

This may prove to be handy when attempting to silently clear an area from enemies.

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From now on,it’s possible for you to jump on enemies to instantly get closer to them.

Headshot Attack (Dexterity)

This one of several skillsrelated to bow usage.

Yourheadshots will deal more damage.

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The fear effect appearing in remaining enemies resulting from the headshot will also last longer.

Upgraded Allies (Charm)

Each level of this skilllowers the damage received by inactive allies.

Additionally,the damage they inflict is increased.

Rise of the Ronin

This means that they have an increased survivability and will help you more when fighting opponents.

Further levels of the skill enhance this effect.

Ki Blaze Gauge (Charm)

Each level of this skillaccelerates the charging of Ki Blaze gauge.

You’ll advance to new bond levels faster and receive corresponding rewards (e.g.

free items, skill points).

Additionally, during fights,panic statusapplied on enemies may have a longer duration.

Karma Acquisition (Charm)

Each level of this skillincreases the amount of karma gained.

More karma means more skill points and faster development of the hero.

This way, they will be able to survive more after returning to their feet.

Upgraded Performance (Intellect)

This is one of several skills related torifle usage.

With the upgrade, the projectiles fired from the rifle fly fasterand deal more damage to struck opponents.

Additionally, aiming with the rifle will be easier.

Speechcraft Persuade (Intellect)

This skill allowsto use persuasion during selected conversations(e.g.

avoiding an imminent battle or receiving an additional reward.

Moreover, you’llget better buy and sell prices with merchants.

Breakthrough Tree

Breakthrough tree is unlockedonce you’ve completed the main story.

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