The Werehog's gameplay is centered around powerful combat, stretchy-arm platforming, and puzzle-solving. His upgrades enhance his combat capabilities, health, and the effectiveness of his Unleashed Mode. You earn EXP for the Werehog by completing nighttime stages, defeating enemies, and certain side quests.
Werehog's Upgrade Categories:
- Strength: Increases the damage dealt by all of the Werehog's attacks.
- Defense: Reduces the amount of damage the Werehog takes from enemies.
- Health: Increases the Werehog's maximum health, allowing him to withstand more hits.
- Unleashed Gauge: Increases the maximum capacity of the Unleashed Gauge, allowing for longer Unleashed Mode activations.
- Unleashed Power: Enhances the attack and defense bonuses gained during Unleashed Mode.
- Combo Power: Increases the damage dealt by specific combo finishers.
- Grab Range: Extends the reach of the Werehog's grab ability, useful for both combat and platforming.
Recommended Werehog Build Strategy:
For the Werehog, a balanced approach is often best. Start by investing in Strength and Health to make early combat encounters more manageable. Then, focus on Unleashed Gauge and Unleashed Power to maximize your burst damage and survivability during tough fights. Defense is a good secondary upgrade, and Combo Power can be invested in once you've mastered specific combos. Grab Range is useful for platforming and reaching hidden items.