The video discusses various tips, tricks, and lore in the game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The narrator shares their experience playing the game, including beating the first boss, Genichiro, without dying, and the possibilities that could have unfolded if this were allowed in the game's storyline.
The video also covers several gameplay tips, such as:
* Finding a memorial mob merchant who sells firecrackers and other useful items
* Upgrading the player's shuriken with the Phantom Kunai
* Defeating the chained ogre using a specific strategy
* Skipping the Blazing Bull fight in New Game+
* Finding a gourd seed and a set of prayer beads
* Unlocking the Ashina skill tree by completing a task for a character in a tengu mask
Additionally, the video touches on some lore points, including:
* The story of Inosuke, a character who was blinded and crippled during a fight with Lady Butterfly
* The significance of Gyoubu's broken horn and its connection to the game's storyline
* The identity of Sekijo, the sculptor, and his transformation into the demon of hatred
The video also mentions the narrator's personal life, including the birth of their child and their struggles to balance work and family responsibilities.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The game Sekiro allows players to defeat Genichiro at the start of the game, which can alter the game's progression.
2. The Ashina combat style is centered around victory at any cost.
3. Genichiro's use of the ancient samurai cutscene technique reflects the Ashina ethos.
4. A memorial mob merchant sells firecrackers for 500 Sen, which is a strong prosthetic tool in the game.
5. Anayama, a merchant, can trade information for 150 Sen and offers the Phantom Kunai for 3,000 Sen.
6. The Phantom Kunai is a shuriken upgrade that can be used to damage enemies at a distance.
7. Defeating headless enemies drops spiritful consumables, which are infinite-use versions of sugar items.
8. Sekiro has a passive ability called Night Eye, which is explained in one of the loading screens.
9. The Ashina skill tree includes powerful abilities, such as deflection enhancements and combat arts.
10. The Blazing Bull fight can be skipped on New Game+ by using a specific technique.
11. The events of the past are resolved after killing Lady Butterfly and her son, Inosuke.
12. The sculptor, Sekijo, is revealed to be the demon of hatred, engulfed by Shura's wrath.
13. The old woman's dialogue at the end of the game depends on whether the player knew the demon's identity throughout the game.
14. The game has a farming location at the outskirts wall stairway, which can be accessed during the siege of Ashina castle.
15. Anayama's quest line gives the player the Promissory Note, which discounts the cost of all items by 10%.
16. Hanbei the Undying reveals the name of his close friend, Sekijo, before his death.
17. Sekijo's name translates to "one-armed Orangutan," reflecting his appearance and fondness for alcohol.
18. The sculptor leaves Ashina castle during the siege, muttering something about the flames.
19. The player can give a merciful death to Hanbei the Undying after acquiring the mortal blade.