Navigating the intricate skill trees of Beast of Reincarnation can be daunting, but certain early skills offer significant advantages for both protagonists, Emma and Koo. These abilities can ease exploration and combat encounters before players gain access to more advanced options.
The game's progression system hinges on increasing character attributes like strength, vitality, and florescence. These attributes unlock tiers within skill trees, allowing players to spend skill points on specific nodes. Attribute points are earned alongside experience points, with each level-up granting one point to both Emma and Koo. Skill points, on the other hand, are awarded independently by defeating enemies, with amounts varying by enemy type. Both characters share a common pool of skill points.
Essential Skills for Emma
For Emma, several skills stand out for their immediate utility. The passive skill "Recovery Effect Boost," found in the "Entanglement Overdrive" branch, is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of all healing sources, including limited potions and Koo's support abilities. This skill allows for greater survivability by maximizing health restoration, reducing the penalty for mistakes.
"Roll," located in the "Tracking Shot" branch, functions as a vital emergency escape. By performing a double-tap of the dodge button, Emma can quickly disengage from enemy attacks, providing much-needed distance, especially against unblockable red-light attacks. This complements Emma's primary defensive mechanic, parrying.
When facing groups of enemies, the active skill "Helm Splitter" from the "Hair" branch is invaluable. This move allows Emma to jump, then descend with an area-of-effect attack that damages all nearby foes. It can be used repeatedly or followed by a roll to reposition safely.
Another key skill for Emma is "Enhance Bow" from the "Tracking Shot" branch. This upgrade boosts the damage output of her bow, which is her stronger ranged weapon. While weapon upgrades require attribute ranks, "Enhance Bow" provides an immediate damage increase.
Key Skills for Koo
Koo's skill tree primarily features "mods" that augment his bloom arts. Among these, "Mod: Status Effect Amp" from the "Incantion" branch is highly recommended. This mod doubles the buildup of status effects on enemies, making Koo a potent supporter by accelerating the application of effects like burning or poison.
While not directly combat-oriented, "Detect Hidden Item" from the "Pounce" branch is a remarkably useful passive ability. Once unlocked, Koo will occasionally find hidden items in the environment, ranging from crafting materials to rare components like memory chips and electronic brains, aiding resource management.
Finally, "Healing Bouquet," a third-tier skill within the "Pounce" branch, is a significant asset for survivability. When equipped, Koo will periodically offer flowers to Emma, providing a slow health regeneration effect. While not an instant heal, it reduces the reliance on potions during prolonged engagements, allowing players to focus more on combat mechanics.
