Tips & Tricks

How do I maximise my score? What's berserk mode? Do dragons have a weak spot? Why does Herb talk like a New York cabbie? Discover the answers to these questions here. Except for that last one. Nobody knows, and Herb gets touchy when you ask him.

Controls#

• to move
• to look around
• to attack
• + to evade
• to pick something up
• to use a potion
• or to block
• to read Fallen Hero Notes
• to see the menu

Combat Tips#

• Time three sword strikes well to do a 3-hit combo. Your sword will glow when it’s time to strike.
• The third strike of a 3-hit combo does massively increased damage.
• If the third strike of a 3-hit combo connects with an enemy you’ll also get some health back.
• Defeating an enemy starts a timer. If you kill another enemy before the timer runs out, you start a kill chain.
• Each link in your kill chain multiplies your score.
• When your kill chain reaches 5, you’ll enter berserk mode, and you’ll get a speed and damage boost.
• While in berserk mode, maintain and increase your kill chain for as long as you can.

• Break all the grass, boxes, and pots you encounter. Some contain gold which is good for score. Some contain potions, which will help you through each chapter.
• When your health gets low, a potion icon will flash above your head. Pay attention and use a potion quickly!
• When on a suspended platform like a bridge, try to stay away from the sides – these structures have been known to give way, especially during combat encounters.
• Don’t be afraid to block — your shield will stop any damage from enemies while you’re using it.
• Environmental items and traps can be used to help defeat some enemies, however, if you don’t strike the final blow yourself, you won’t get the points!
• Playing with a friend will give you double the attack power…
• ... but you share potions and no extra ones are given. Co-operation will be needed to ensure you both survive!
• If you hold the attack button, your sword will start to glow and charge up. Release it when fully charged for a powerful attack.

High Scores#

• The more enemies you defeat in a row (i.e. the longer your kill chain is), the more points you’ll score.
• Each link in the chain multiplies the score for a kill by the number in the chain.
• Big enemies give big scores, so if you can leave them till later in your chain, you’ll get more points.
• Try to clear an area without breaking your chain to maximise your score.
• Collect all 5 treasures in a chapter to get a big bonus in 'Here for Glory' mode.
• Complete a chapter without dying in 'Here for Glory' mode to get a big score bonus.
• In 'Here for Glory' mode you get a score bonus for finishing the chapter quickly.
• Many have attempted the journey and failed. Luckily, they had time to jot down notes for you before they succumbed. Can you find all 50?

Dragons#

• Dragons breathe fire, which you can block with your shield.
• Dragons are armed with a shield and sword.
• Dragons are weak to attacks from behind, so roll around them while they attack to hit their weak spot.