Like most soulslike games, Thymesia comes packing a solid challenge, with plenty of secrets to discover and a whole lot of creative ways to dish out damage to your enemies. Whether you’re familiar with the basics of the genre or Thymesia marks your entry point, you’ll find there are many things the game does differently than other games that follow the classic FromSoftware formula. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll share a few tips to get you started on your quest through this plague-ridden adventure.
Go nuts because there is no stamina meter
Unlike almost every other soulslike game, Thymesia doesn’t have a stamina bar, which means that aggressive play is encouraged. Due to the fact that you’ll need to capitalize on the wounds you inflict by following up rapidly with claw attacks before they heal, you’ll want to stay very active and mobile at all times. Without stamina to manage, your only goal is to master the art of diving in and out of range and keeping the pressure on your enemies, so put points in talents that grant you extra attacks and dodges so you can start laying the smackdown.
Plague weapons are a vital mechanic, so use ’em
Thymesia’s plague weapons act like a magic system of sorts, helping to set the game apart and offer a plethora of options for you to customize your playstyle. While you can only steal a single use of these from enemies in the beginning of your journey, you’ll learn how to equip one to be used with energy before you know it. Picking one that suits how you like to fight is pivotal, too, as they’ll often make or break a difficult fight.