Best Practices for Stealth
Stealth is often the most viable and rewarding approach in A Plague Tale: Requiem. Success hinges on careful observation, environmental awareness, and precise execution. Before engaging any area, take a moment to survey your surroundings. Identify enemy patrol routes, guard positions, and potential hiding spots. Use the tall grass and shadows to your advantage, moving from cover to cover to remain unseen. Amicia's ability to crouch and move silently is your primary tool for remaining undetected.
When dealing with individual guards, stealth takedowns are your best option. Approach them from behind and press the designated button for a silent kill. Be mindful of their cones of vision; if they turn their backs, you have a window of opportunity. Distractions are also invaluable. Throwing rocks or empty bottles can lure guards away from their posts, creating openings for you to sneak past or perform takedowns. Alchemical tools like Styx (smoke bombs) can also be used to obscure enemy vision, allowing for quick escapes or repositioning.
When facing groups of enemies, avoid direct confrontation. Instead, try to isolate individuals or use the environment to thin their numbers. Luring enemies into traps or using Hugo's rat abilities to create chaos can be highly effective. Always be aware of noise. Running or performing actions too loudly can attract unwanted attention. If you are detected, your immediate priority should be to break line of sight and find a hiding spot. Enemies will search the area, but if you remain hidden long enough, they will eventually return to their patrols. Remember that some enemies wear armor, making them immune to direct sling attacks and stealth takedowns. These require different strategies, often involving environmental hazards or Hugo's powers.