WHICH POWERS TO ENHANCE...
Increasing the health gauge avoids running out of health too quickly, increasing
the Celestial Brush gauge lets you draw more, adding Astral Pouches gives you extra lives to work with and increasing the purse size lets you hold more money. With so many powers to choose from and the freedom to invest Praise Orbs in any ability, it might not be clear at first which power is better to enhance. For times when
the decision is not as clear, you can never go wrong with taking a balanced approach to enhancing the different powers.
VISIT ORIGIN MIRRORS OFTEN!
Whenever you are ready to embark towards a new destination or when arriving
in a new town, it is a good idea to find the Origin Mirror and save the game progress. As long as you do so, you can adventure into the new area without worry.
PAY ATTENTION TO ISSUN’S MOVEMENTS
Issun is wise in the ways of the world and can often present good advice for you on your journey. He is normally enveloped in green light, but when he spots something interesting, he changes to a yellow glow. If Issun ever changes color to yellow, it is always wise to approach him and talk to find out what he has discovered.
USE THE CELESTIAL BRUSH
WHEN THE COLOR RUNS OUT OF AN ENEMY!
When attacking enemies, sometimes they will lose all of their color. This means they are momentarily defenseless against the power of the Celestial Brush. If you use the Celestial Brush on them at times like this, you will deal more damage than normal. You should take advantage of every opportunity when the enemy loses their color.
CHECK THE ARCHIVE!
Within the Archive Screen, there is a Log Book with a Journal containing important information gleaned from talking to people during the journey. If you are ever stuck at some point, check the Journal to see if there is an important clue about what to do next. In addition to the Journal, the Bestiary contains information on any enemies encountered. If you “Continue” after being defeated, the information on the enemy is still present in the Bestiary. Information pertaining to their weak spots will be highlighted in red, so check the Bestiary if you are having trouble defeating a monster.
KEEP THE ASTRAL POUCH FULL TO AVOID A GAME OVER!
If Amaterasu takes so much damage that the health gauge drops to zero, it will be game over. The only way to avoid instant game over is if Amaterasu’s Astral Pouch is filled with food in which case all of the energy inside is converted into health, giving Amaterasu an extra chance. When you are about to set off for new territory, keep the Astral Pouch full just in case there is trouble.
ADVICE FOR BEATING TOUGH MONSTERS
When you just cannot seem to defeat a particular monster, one option is to buy an Exorcism Slip at a store. These slips do not come cheap, but they pack a punch and deliver a set amount of damage to an enemy making them a valuable Tool to have at your disposal. If your weapon’s attack power does not seem strong enough, one option is to use Gold Dust. This powerful Tool will increase the attack power of a Divine Instrument one time. This Tool is perfect for occasions when you do not yet have access to a more powerful Divine Instrument but still need a boost in attack power.
LEARN NEW SKILLS AND CELESTIAL BRUSH TECHNIQUES
You can revisit previously impassable locations after learning new skills and Celestial Brush techniques. Many locations will be impossible to pass through the first time you see them because you do not yet have the proper skill or Celestial Brush technique to clear the obstacle. There is bound to be something important that could aid you on your journey if you go back to these locations and use your newfound knowledge.
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