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Combat Guide (PS4) by epiphenom (12)
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

Combat Guide (PS4) by epiphenom (12)

Learn the basic concepts of combat in 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, including terms, units, S-Ranks, and meta-chips.

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Learn the basic concepts of combat in 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, including terms, units, S-Ranks, and meta-chips.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Understand the Introduction to combat.
  2. 2
    Familiarize yourself with Basic Concepts, including:
    • Terms and Game Concepts (minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen), radar (your minimap with nearby blips and threats marked), HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap), cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects), headshot (a shot that lands on the enemy's head, usually an instant kill), cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically), checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death), wanted level (the star icons in the top-right showing how aggressively police pursue you), DLC (downloadable content — extra missions or items released after launch), NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you), respawn (be brought back to life at a checkpoint after death), waypoint (a marker on your map you've manually placed as a destination), free roam (the open-world mode where you move and play without an active mission), mod (a community-made modification that changes the game))
  3. 3
    Units and Selection
  4. 4
    Brain Overload
  5. 5
    S Ranks
  6. 6
    Meta-Chips and Upgrades
  7. 7
    Learn about the different Sentinel generations: Generation 1, Generation 2, and Generation 3.
  8. 8
    Explore the Meta-System, covering Enhancement Passives, Meta-Skills, and Sentinel Upgrades.
  9. 9
    Discover the unique abilities of each Pilot: No. 10 Nenji Ogata, No. 11 Ei Sekigahara, No. 12 Takatoshi Hijiyama, No. 13 Juro Kurabe, No. 14 Ryoko Shinonome, No. 15 Iori Fuyusaka, No. 16 Tomi Kisaragi, No. 17 Natsuno Minami, No. 19 Keitaro Miura, No. 20 Shu Amiguchi, No. 21 Yuki Takamiya, No. 22 Renya Gouto, and No. 23 Megumi Yakushiji.
  10. 10
    Identify and understand the various Kaiju types: Workers, Hunters, G-Molers, Drillflies, Drum Mines, Twintails, APSOS, Hi-Quads, Terra Carriers, RPFs, and Gladiators. Review Kaiju Statistics.
  11. 11
    Grasp Advanced Concepts such as Action Economy and EP Management.
  12. 12
    Note the Changes From 1.01, including The Sentry Gun, Interceptors, Changed Playstyles, Simplified Strategy, and Gladiators, Again.
  13. 13
    Consult the Wave by Wave Guide for Ashitaba City, Shibugaki City, Himawari Ward, and Sakura Ward.
  14. 14
    Review the Blind One Run Challenge Order.
Tips
  • Pay close attention to the differences between Sentinel Generations.
  • Effectively utilize Meta-Chips and Upgrades to enhance your Sentinels.
  • Understand the strengths and weaknesses of each Pilot.
  • Learn the attack patterns and vulnerabilities of each Kaiju type.
  • Master Action Economy and EP Management for efficient combat.
  • Be aware of the changes implemented in version 1.01.

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