Lords of the Fallen Combat Tips From Devs

August 22, 2023 | Tags: Features | Author Diana D'Estefano

The launch of Lords of the Fallen on the market is getting closer. As we get closer to the release date, the developers are releasing more and more details about the game. You will surely remember the last words said by the developers regarding the fact that the game tries to innovate the soulslike genre, for example. But the news didn't end there. HexWorks wanted to draw up a list of 8 Lords of the Fallen combat tips to follow in order to make life a little easier for all those who decide to start their adventure in the realms of Axiom and Umbral.

Contents

1 Make sure you lock on
2 Use your unique attacks
3 Use the environment to your advantage
4 Multi-hit attacks
5 Breaking enemy posture
6 Dont' be afraid to parry
7 Be sure to peer into Umbral
8 Use your lamp to recover Withered Health

Make sure you lock on

This might seem like basic advice for anyone who is used to playing this genre of games, but the developers have stressed that it is of the utmost importance that players lock on their opponents. In this way, not only will they be able to have a clearer view of the position of the enemies, but they will also be able to be sure that their attacks (both with weapons and with spells) are successful, which is very important in a game like Lords of the Fallen where even one hit can mean the difference between life and death.

Use your unique attacks

In Lords of the Fallen players also have unique attacks available to use in the course of their fights, in addition to the use of light and heavy blows. One of these special attacks can be used directly after dodging, which is very useful for hitting an enemy after dodging a previous attack. This attack can be used with different outcomes based on the weapon being used or the class that was previously selected.

Also, using a two-handed sword can prove to be a good choice in case you are fighting against only one enemy. Finally, another special attack that you absolutely must have in mind is the sprint attack. This attack allows you to close the distance between you and your opponent, in order to start the fight with a powerful attack that guarantees you to keep your momentum.

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The last thing to keep in mind is that this type of attack will cost you a considerable amount of stamina, so you won't be able to make excessive use of it. For this reason, you'll have to balance things well and find the right moment and place to land one of the unique shots at your disposal to inflict a greater amount of damage on your opponents.

Use the environment to your advantage

Enemies in Lords of the Fallen will always be looking for a way to knock you off stairs or ledges, so you should try to do the same thing. By pressing both shoulder buttons, you'll be able to unleash a powerful kick that will knock enemies over and kill them instantly. It should be noted, however, that this system can only be used with small enemies, but there is another solution that you can use to eliminate larger enemies. Using your soul flay techinique, in fact, you can grab the soul of your enemies and direct it directly into the void, in such a way that the enemy will be automatically teleported to that position for an instant kill.

Multi-hit attacks

In the event that you find yourself surrounded by enemies or you have just dodged the attack of a large enemy and therefore have a lot of time to execute your counterattack, the thing you can do, instead of repeatedly pressing the attack keys, is to use the multi-hit attackk. This attack, as with the sprint and dodge attack, changes based on the type of weapon and the class used, but it is almost always the most powerful attack you can land, so it is advisable to also use this attack in the course of your adventure.

Breaking enemy posture

Lords of the Fallen makes use of a posture system, so when the enemies posture is broken, it is possible to perform very powerful visceral attacks that deal a lot of damage to enemies. The best ways to break enemies stance are by making use of a charged heavy attack, parrying one of their attacks or, in case they are already on the verge of having their stance broken, you can use a kick.

Dont' be afraid to parry

As a result of what was said in the previous advice, parrying in Lords of the Fallen is very important. Compared to other titles of the genre, it is much less committal and is therefore much safer to use. All you have to do is hit the block button right before the enemy hits you, so even if you're in the early stages of the game, you'll still be able to parry the attack. Furthermore, the time window intended by the developers is also relatively generous, especially if you are using a shield.

Be sure to peer into Umbral

The Realm of Umbral is undoubtedly a scary and dangerous place, but it is also littered with secrets that bear rewards if you are adventurous enough to explore everything the game has to offer. While in the Realm of Axiom, pay attention to the blue lights and use your lamp to shine them whenever you see one. These blue lights were intended by the developers as sort of signals that serve to tell you something that the developers want you to pay attention to.

Use your lamp to recover Withered Health

The lamp is also able to drain Umbral Energy and restore your Soul Flay charges, but another very useful function is to recover your White Health, also known as Withered Health. This life bar charges whenever you parry attacks, but depletes completely as soon as you are hit. Then, make use of your lamp to drain the energy from your enemies before it turns into any real damage.