Items and Resources in Sekiro
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is rich with several items and resources that are crucial for survival, progression, and enhancing Sekiro's capabilities. These range from consumable items that provide temporary buffs or healing to key items that unlock new areas or advance the story. Managing your inventory and understanding the purpose of each item is vital for success.
Consumables include healing items like Pellets and the Healing Gourd, as well as status-curing items such as Antidote Powder and Dousing Powder. You'll also find Spirit Emblems, which are required to use most Prosthetic Tools, and various Sugars (like Gachiin's Sugar for stealth or Ako's Sugar for attack power) that provide temporary buffs. Crafting materials are also present, used for upgrading your Prosthetic Tools.
Key items often serve narrative or progression purposes. These include items like the Young Lord's Bell Charm, which unlocks the Hirata Estate, or the Mortal Blade, essential for defeating immortal foes. Prayer Beads, found by defeating mini-bosses, increase your maximum Vitality and Posture. Collecting Sen, the game's currency, is important for purchasing items from merchants and using the Offering Box.
Categories of Items
- Consumables: Healing items, status cures, temporary buffs (Sugars).
- Key Items: Story-related items, area unlocks (Bell Charms, Blades).
- Upgrade Materials: Used to enhance Prosthetic Tools.
- Currency: Sen, used for purchases and services.
- Progression Items: Prayer Beads for stat increases.