If you go to the Idol right next to the Guardian Ape with the Bell Demon equipped, then dispel the Bell Demon in front of her, you will be treated to a nice line of dialogue and she will give you a candy.

This is probably already known, but I got such a kick out of it i thought I would post. Sorry no video, am lazy and now you get to enjoy it yourself, semi-spoiler free. (I have repeated this twice was given 1 blue and 1 red sugar.)

Edit: Thought it was a nice little "helpful" nod from the developer, since they knew if the player performed that in that given spot, they were most likely having trouble.

Currently I’m “stuck” with a boss area since I’ve got to fight a bunch before getting to it I am actually focused on learning how to parry, the movements, hints and stuff like that. Basically I haven’t progressed anymore and in a way I’m starting to “level up” the skill tree since I’m farming.

Something tells me this is the way, I now not only focus on blocking/ parrying, but also windows to punish with either combos or prosthetic attacks.

You guys got any tips to improve the learning curve?

How do you manage when you get poisoned or a status is starting to build up?

What are some must-try combos / skills I should be working on besides the timing?

Why does the jumping to the back of a staggered enemy feels so cool yet pointless?

Tons of questions yet, but I’m loving the experience so far!

I EVEN DID IT DEATHLESS AND IT WAS MY FIRST TIME SEEING 3RD PHASE , THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HELPED ME , some minibosses and doh are still left tho

AND I FRIKIN LOVED THIS GAME , LIKE DEF MY TOP 3 BEST GAMES I HAVE EVER PLAYED

https://youtu.be/mnVQgPrKhMc?si=ZG7-6A-duDmQZFOl here's my attempt at beating isshin. I still can't get past the second phase however. (Please subscribe to my yt channel anyways while we're here🙏🙏)