Weapons & Improvised Tools

Leverage improvised tools and weapons in Sifu. Learn how to effectively use bats, brooms, and other environmental items to dominate brutal hand-to-hand combat.

Sifu's combat is fluid and brutal, and while your fists are your primary weapons, the environment offers a plethora of improvised tools and actual weapons that can dramatically alter the tide of battle. Mastering the use of these is essential for efficiently dispatching enemies and overcoming tougher opponents.

Melee Weapons

Scattered throughout the various levels are several melee weapons. These include items like:

• Brooms: Decent reach and can stagger enemies.
• Baseball Bats: Offer good damage and can break through guards effectively.
• Machetes: Fast and deal significant damage, but have limited durability.
• Pipes: A common find, offering a balanced approach to damage and speed.
• Chairs: Can be used for quick, sweeping attacks.

These weapons generally have a limited durability, meaning they will break after a certain number of hits. It's crucial to be aware of their condition and switch to a new weapon when one is about to shatter. Don't be afraid to pick up a new weapon mid-combat; the animation is quick and can save you from a tough spot.

Thrown Objects

Beyond wielded weapons, many smaller objects can be picked up and thrown. These are excellent for:

• Staggering enemies: A well-aimed throw can interrupt an enemy's attack or leave them open for a follow-up.
• Creating distance: Throwing an object can give you a moment to breathe or reposition.
• Dealing chip damage: Especially useful against tougher enemies who are resistant to basic attacks.

Common throwable items include bottles, bricks, and even discarded food items. Always scan your surroundings for these opportunities.

Environmental Interactions

Sifu's levels are designed with combat in mind. You can often use the environment to your advantage:

• Vaulting: Leap over tables or railings to evade attacks or gain a tactical advantage.
• Wall Runs: use walls to launch into powerful aerial attacks.
• Object Placement: Sometimes, you can strategically place objects to create choke points or traps.

Learning to seamlessly integrate weapon use and environmental interactions into your combat flow will elevate your effectiveness and survivability significantly.