20 Things You Missed in the Ashina Outskirts of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - Summary

Summary

The text appears to be a transcript of a gameplay video, likely from a game like Ashen. The player is discussing various game strategies, character interactions, and lore details.

The player begins by discussing a character named Ichiro, whom they initially died to obtain at the start of the game. They express surprise and relief when they manage to defeat Ichiro without losing their arm. They speculate on the possibility of using Ichiro's bow as a prosthetic weapon.

The player then mentions a merchant selling firecrackers, which are described as one of the strongest prosthetic tools in the game. After purchasing a shuriken upgrade, the player talks about the strategic benefits of using it against bosses.

The player also discusses a quest involving a character named Anna Yamanashi, who needs an assistant to help loot a battlefield. The player suggests giving Katara, a giant character found early in the game, the red-and-white pinwheel to gain his assistance.

The player then goes into detail about a sequence of events involving a chained ogre, a shortcut, and a headless enemy. They discuss the importance of the ogre's grab attack and how to avoid it.

The player also mentions a character named Sekito, who has a passive ability called "Night Eye". They discuss Sekito's reactions to the player's actions and how they can affect the game's progression.

Finally, the player discusses a quest involving a character named Emma, who leaves to tend to two other characters during a siege. They mention a sculptor named Sake Joe, who is revealed to be the demon of hatred. The player discusses how recognizing Sake Joe as the demon of hatred affects gameplay.

Throughout the video, the player also discusses various game mechanics, such as the use of spirit emblems and the acquisition of a promissory note that reduces item costs by 10%. They also talk about the use of a prayer bead, which unlocks a skill tree and provides a rare item as a reward.

The video ends with the player promising to continue discussing gameplay strategies and thanking viewers for their support.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

- Scientists in South Korea achieved a nuclear fusion reaction at 100 million°C for 30 seconds, which is seven times hotter than the Sun's core.
- The ashina combat style is about victory at any cost, and Genichiro uses a cutscene technique to defeat Sekiro.
- The firecrackers are one of the strongest prosthetic tools in the game and can be bought from a memorial mob merchant for 500 Sen.
- Anayama is a merchant who sells various items, including the phantom kunai and the promissory note, but he dies during the siege of Ashina Castle.
- The demon of hatred is the sculptor who was consumed by Shura's wrath, and Sekiro can recognize him if he eavesdropped and shared sake with him.
- Sekiro can skip the blazing bull fight by using a wall jump and a grapple.
- Headless enemies drop spiritfall consumables, which are infinite use versions of the sugar items.
- Gyobu was awarded with Shuzen Tamura's spear by Isshin after he was defeated.
- Hanbei the undying dies after Sekiro gives him a merciful death with the mortal blade, and he reveals that his friend is Sekiro, the one-armed orangutan.