It can be pretty daunting stepping foot into a challenging RPG. Beast of Reincarnation is deliberately intended to make you approach it like a Soulslike, so there’s no shame in admitting you need some help from time to time. Thanks to Emma and Koo’s well-populated skill trees and synergies, there are plenty of approaches you can take, and what may seem like a tall order can be made a little simpler by taking your time, reading the in-game tutorials, and optimizing your build.
With that in mind, we’ve put together some essential tips for the early game in Beast of Reincarnation, so that you can progress through the story with a little less friction. But not none at all, because that wouldn’t be any fun.
Unlock skill combinations first
Compared to your standard attacks, unlockable skill combinations are far more deadly. Focus on using your skill points to obtain them in the first instance. You’ll also unlock some of these as you progress through the story and take down some of the bosses. The first boss, the Rangifier, gives you the Sakura Storm skill. This will unleash a row of Sakura after four consecutive slashes, and you can use them to leap out of the way.
Consider where to spend your skill points
After you’ve unlocked some of the combination attacks, focus on what complements your build. The Helm Splitter aerial attack can be acquired early on, and allows Emma to use her hair to get height, and then slam down to the ground for a devastating AoE attack. This helps with both evasion–since you’re in the air, some boss attacks can’t reach her–and dealing damage that contributes to the stun meter.
Read the menus carefully
There are a ton of helpful tutorials in the menus, as well as helpful indicators that tell you whether it’s worth returning to the cleanse walker. Often, there will be character story beats to catch, or you’ll be able to upgrade equipment.
