This may sound limiting, but the vast array of combos you’ll unlock make your samurai sword extremely versatile. Your one and only weapon is the Sakai Storm Katana. Duels never become repetitive no matter how many times you engage in them. Eventually, you’ll chain-kill up to five enemies during duels. If you do, you’ll suffer severe damage when they attack. They’ll sometimes flinch or yell to trick you into attacking first. The key here is waiting for your enemy to strike.
After issuing a challenge, you and a single foe face each other with ready swords. This happens whenever you run into a group of baddies inside forts or in the open world. Switching stances is simple, and you’ll eventually swap between them by instinct.Ĭhallenging enemies to duels is always a highlight. Finally, the rigid Moon stance cuts down even the toughest brutes. The quick-moving Wind stance is effective against spearmen. Water stance, with its graceful movements, works best against shieldmen. Stone stance is Jin’s standard form, and it works best against other swordsmen. Read Our Returnal (for PlayStation 5) ReviewĬhanging your stance mid-battle is essential for defeating the four main enemy types.