While personal preference plays a role, here's a general recommended ability progression for Kiryu to ensure a strong and versatile fighter:
Early Game (Chapters 1-4):
- Prioritize Battle Abilities: Focus on unlocking basic combos, stronger attacks (e.g., 'Finishing Blow Upgrade'), and counter-attacks. These will significantly improve your damage output and crowd control in early street fights.
- Invest in Body (Health): A few points into Body will increase your maximum HP, making you more resilient to early game damage.
- Unlock Basic Heat Actions: Get access to a few reliable Heat Actions for quick damage and crowd control.
Mid Game (Chapters 5-8):
- Continue Battle & Heat Actions: Unlock more advanced combos, weapon mastery, and powerful Heat Actions. Look for Heat Actions that deal with multiple enemies or specific enemy types.
- Balance Body & Soul: Increase your health and Heat Gauge capacity to sustain longer fights and use more Heat Actions.
- Consider Agility: If you find yourself getting hit often, invest in Agility for better dodging and movement.
Late Game (Chapters 9-End):
- Max out Core Combat Skills: Ensure all essential Battle and Heat Action abilities are unlocked.
- Focus on Tech Abilities: Unlock abilities that improve item effectiveness, running speed, or mini-game performance for quality of life and completion.
- Refine your Build: Allocate remaining points to further specialize in Strength (damage), Spirit (defense), or Agility (evasion) based on your preferred combat style.
seek out Revelations to unlock unique and powerful Heat Actions that aren't available through the standard ability tree.