We’ll help you wrestle control from the game, and avoid all the potential pitfalls.

Why is this a problem?

This is particularly easy to do while squaring off against the shield-wielding samurai’s back.

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Simply put, dishing out damage will always be important.

Consider putting at least one point toward strength with every level-up.

However, the other stats are far from useless.

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Dexterity will help with positioning, and vitality will help you tank hits more effectively.

Both of which can be useful.

Finally, there is the bow stat.

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This is a tricky one.

You see, the bow can be one of the most effective tools in your arsenal.

It can utterly destroy foes if you invest a bunch of points into it.

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As your sword will always be a viable tool.

More often than not, you will be better off using the roll to pass through an attack.

Just don’t rely on the parry.

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That way if you are a little early you’ll still get a block.

Draw Your Enemies Toward You

So, obviously, kiting an enemy is always a smart idea.

And your regular attack can push enemies quite a bit forward.

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Suddenly, what was a one-on-one fight is a battle against four or five.

That’s never ideal.

So,hang back, draw individual units in, and don’t progress until you have dispatched them.

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What they are likely referring to here is the roll.

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