Combat Guide (PS4) by epiphenom (3)

Dive into the intense combat of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim! This guide helps you master Intense difficulty, achieve S-ranks, and understand game mechanics. Perfect for PS4 & Switch.

Hey there! So, you're diving into 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and want to get a handle on the combat? Awesome! While the game's story is definitely the star, the battles can be surprisingly engaging, especially when you crank up the difficulty. Normal mode is pretty forgiving, but if you're aiming for those sweet S-ranks on Intense, things get a lot more interesting. Enemies hit harder, and you'll need to be much more strategic to avoid taking too much damage. This guide is all about helping you nail those S-ranks and really understand the game's mechanics, which can be a bit tricky to find info on elsewhere.

I've put in a ton of testing to figure out exactly how everything works, so hopefully, this clears up any questions you might have. The 1.02 patch for the PS4 version added some cool new stuff, and this guide has been updated to cover it. Most of the advice here should work for the Nintendo Switch version too, though I've only tested on PS4.

We'll be looking at things like understanding the different units, managing your Brain Overload, and how to get those coveted S-ranks. We'll also break down the different Sentinel generations, the Meta-System for upgrades, and dive into each of the pilots. Plus, we'll cover all the Kaiju types you'll face and some advanced concepts like Action Economy and EP Management. Even if you're already crushing Intense mode, there might be some useful tidbits in here for you!