About this Guide (Please Read) (2)

Learn how this Salt and Sanctuary guide is written! Understand bold text, italics, and blue boxes for items, enemies, and important info. Get the most out of the walkthroughs.

Hey there! Before we dive headfirst into the grim world of Salt and Sanctuary, it's super important to go over how this guide is put together. You might have some questions about why I've formatted things a certain way, why I suggest tackling bosses or areas in a particular order, or maybe you just disagree with my approach. Totally understandable!

To make things clear right off the bat:

• If you see a word in bold, it's either a key piece of information or it's an item you can find or use.
• If a word is _bold and in italics_, that's an _enemy_ you'll be facing.
• If a word is in italics, it usually means it's a location. I've also used italics a few times to point out bosses you've already defeated.

You'll also notice these handy Blue Boxes. Think of them as important call-outs. They might highlight a chance to snag a trophy, point out an NPC you should chat with, give you crucial intel on enemies, or other vital details.

Now, a quick heads-up: my strategies and suggestions are based entirely on how I personally played through the game. This means that what worked for me might not be the perfect fit for your playstyle, and that's perfectly okay! I approach guides the way I like to read them – as a source of ideas and suggestions for how to tackle a tricky situation. My goal is to share how I got through it, hoping it sparks some good ideas for you to approach the same challenges.

I'm not claiming my advice is the absolute best or foolproof. Salt and Sanctuary is a game that really demands quick thinking and reactions. Mess up, and you might find yourself on the receiving end of a boss's instant-death attack. Even after beating the game four times with different classes, many of my strategy sections are written from the perspective of what I was doing *during* the fight. So, while I might say something like "stay in melee range," it's a general suggestion. Depending on the boss's AI and what it decides to do, you'll likely need to adapt on the fly.

One last thing for the Archers out there: If you don't see a specific section for you in a boss fight, don't worry! It usually means the strategy isn't drastically different from what you've been doing. I actually think Archers are pretty versatile. By pairing a Pistol with a one-handed weapon, you can handle both close and mid-range combat effectively. The strategies I've written cover both melee and long-range approaches (since Casters often hang back), so all the advice should still be applicable – you just need to figure out how you want to engage.

Alright, that's the lowdown on how this guide works. I really hope it helps you enjoy your journey through this challenging world!

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