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❤ Combat System

Players can swap between three distinct sword stances - Water, Earth, and Wind - during combat. Water stance emphasizes quick, evasive attacks, Earth stance is slower but more powerful and defensive, while Wind stance strikes a balanced middle ground. Effectively managing these stances and switching between them is crucial for success, especially against tougher enemies. In addition to stance-based attacks, the protagonist Iori and his Servant Saber have access to a variety of spells and special abilities, including devastating "Noble Phantasm" attacks. Executing perfect dodges and parries rewards players with increased damage output, encouraging an evasive and technical combat approach.

❤ Servant Switching

One of the game's unique mechanics is the ability to temporarily take control of Saber during battle. Saber plays very differently from Iori, able to easily dispatch large groups of weaker enemies with sweeping attacks and combos. Players must master the balance between Iori's deliberate, stance-based playstyle and Saber's explosive crowd-clearing capabilities to overcome the game's challenges. However, Servant control is limited, as players can only maintain Saber's presence for a short duration before the gauge depletes. Strategically timing Saber's appearance is key to success.

❤ Leyline Strategy

The game also features a tactical "Leyline" system, where players must navigate a grid-based map, capture nodes, and engage in focused battles against enemy Masters and Servants. This adds an extra layer of strategy and resource management on top of the core combat. Players must carefully plan their movements and actions on the Leyline grid, cutting off enemy routes, securing valuable nodes, and engaging in targeted battles to gain the upper hand. This mix of real-time strategy and action helps break up the pacing of the gameplay.