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Rise of the Roninis anopen-world RPGset in 19th-century Japan. Players will move across a country at odds as a lone Ronin trying to find their place in the world. As they do, people will ask them for favors or help.
Some of these missions require a more delicate touch than going in and assassinating people left and right. Players will be asked to completeNo Kill Missionsand use non-lethal forceas they complete their objective.Rise of the Roninplayers who feel merciful can use this guide to learnhow to do non-lethal takedowns.
How to Do Non-Lethal Takedowns in Rise of the Ronin
Rise of the Roninhas several ways for players to overpower their enemies without actually killing them. Non-lethal takedowns are a way to knock foes out without spilling blood. If players want to play a more compassionate character, they may wish to always use non-lethal force when fighting. This fighting style pairs well withthe Seducer Origin.
Players can unequip their weapons to do a non-lethal takedown. The easiest way is to use stealth attacks. If an enemy has their back turned, players can sneak up on them by crouching and approaching slowly. The stealth attack option will appear whenever they are close enough.
Formidable Foes may not go down from a stealth attack alone.
If no weapon is equipped, players will engage in hand-to-hand combat, fighting inthe Mumyo-ryu combat style. Players can unlock the skill “Unarmed Countersparks (Strength)” to perform countersparks without a weapon. Another good skill for unarmed combat is “Palm Off (Charm),” which deals Ki damage through a shockwave after an attack.
Alternatively, players can do non-lethal attacks using a training or wooden weapon. If players have a non-lethal weapon equipped, their sneak attacks won’t be deadly either. If playersuse a proficient non-lethal weapon, it can also deal significant damage, so they don’t have to worry about sacrificing power. Non-lethal weapons can be purchased from traders and merchants inRise of the Ronin.
Players don’t always have to use non-lethal force, but it is a good idea in certain situations. Petty disagreements or street fights don’t always need to end in bloodshed, and people typically show their gratitude whenever restraint is exercised. If players are sent on a No Kill Mission and they complete it successfully,they will get a trophyand a significant social boost from whoever gave them the mission.
Some enemies may even take it easier on players if they use non-lethal force. People are more likely to show mercy if they aren’t fighting to the death, and players will build up a positive reputation in more areas with this good behavior.
