Advanced Combat Techniques — Toukiden 2 Guide

Master Toukiden 2's combat! Learn about the new Demon Hand, open-world exploration, crafting, miasma, and weapon updates. Your guide to becoming a legendary Slayer.

Hey there, Slayer! Ready to dive deeper into Toukiden 2? This guide's all about getting you up to speed on the advanced combat techniques and mechanics that make this game shine. Think of me as your seasoned buddy, here to help you navigate the ins and outs without making it feel like a lecture. First off, the world exploration is way more open now. You'll be roaming freely, and those familiar hunting grounds from earlier games are back, but with some twists. Keep an eye out, as some areas might be locked until you progress the main story, and others will be marked when you're on a quest. Your main hub this time around is the Mahoroba Village, a cozy spot west of Utakata that was mysteriously surrounded during the 'Awakening'. Need to stash your extra gear or switch up your loadout? Just look for chests scattered around the world map. And don't forget your Tenko! You can raise multiple of them, even give them names. If you take good care of them, they might even find items for you or tag along. Combat is now a seamless affair, happening right there in the field. No more loading screens to get into a fight! A big new feature is the 'Demon Hand' (just hold R2). This bad boy is your new best friend for both getting around and fighting those massive demons. You can use it to latch onto objects or smaller demons to zip across gaps or smash through obstacles. Against the giant demons, it's super useful for stunning them, targeting specific body parts, or even obliterating them entirely. On the Vita, you control this with the touchscreen. Need to move faster? Just hold L3 for a quick dash. You can also send out Automatons to scavenge for items, but be warned, they might come back a bit banged up. You can repair them or even make them tougher by augmenting them with different materials. Speaking of materials, the Professor's research facility is where the magic happens for crafting. You can turn your item drops into better materials, and the more you add, the higher your success rate for crafting will be. Now, about those dangerous areas: you'll see a miasma gauge appear. If that thing fills up completely, it's game over for you! To clear the miasma, you'll need to take down the demon lurking within the cursed stone. Also, different regions have hazard levels, from safe to downright dangerous. Taking down demons will make an area safer, unlocking new items and weapons for you. Keep an eye out for Golden Slayer seals – they're a new optional quest. Find all the hidden seals scattered across the world, and you'll snag a special prize! Oh, and they've added medium-sized demons now, filling the gap between the common ones and the giants. It keeps things interesting! When you're upgrading your gear at the blacksmith, you might sometimes run into Kiyomaro, a blacksmith prodigy. He can offer even better bonuses than the regular blacksmith. Every weapon type has new moves added to its moveset, and there are even new weapons to try out, like the sword and shield and the trick whip. Feeling a bit low on energy? Grab a meal from Kuon! Eating his dishes can give you temporary buffs and skills. New recipes unlock as you clear more requests or story events. And for those who love to customize, there are new options available for your protagonist. Plus, there's a day and night system now, which really adds to the atmosphere. Just a heads-up, the only returning characters from previous games are Hatsuho and Soma. This guide focuses on the new stuff! Here's a quick rundown of some key characters you'll meet: Slayers: Professor, Tokitsugu, Gwen, Benizuki, Homura, Tsubaki, Kamuna, Raizou, Manazuru, Yakumo, and Toya. Non-combat NPCs: Kuon, Kaguya, Shiki, Kazue, and Kiyomaro. Medium Demons: Ogre, Canidaemon, and Hermitclaw. Giant Demons: Brutebeast, Wingspawn, Bruteclaw, Bladetail, Succuwing, Quadbracchium, Cruspisces, and Drakwing. And for the trophy hunters out there, you've got a Platinum 'Legendary Slayer' for getting all other trophies, and a Gold 'Guardian of the Eye of Truth' for clearing all missions. Good luck collecting them all!