Resonance Combat Guide — Parry, Focus, Grapnel, Skills
Shipped combat for Resonance: yellow/red telegraphs, six paid branches, free Focus Attack in Chapter IV, grapnel, Brutes and Puppets.
What shipped, not what previews guessed
Sophia fights in the open. Yellow means tap parry (and, with Aegean Deflect mastery, some reds too). Red without that mastery is a dodge. Hold parry to block chip; kicks break shields; held attack is the dagger critical. The grapnel yanks archers and people off ledges. Thrown bottles stun for No holds barred.
Six mastery branches cost 165 points if you buy everything. Prices climb after each branch. Respec is free in Sophia → Skills. Focus Attack is not on that list — it unlocks in Chapter IV and uses the yellow gauge.
Guides in this section
- Parry system — yellow, red, Untouchable.
- Focus Attack — Inherited brutality, Excessive force.
- Enemies — soldiers, Brutes, Petrified, Puppets, worm.
- Best skills first — spend order.
- Grappling hook — pulls and traversals.
Video Guide
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Trades Stealth for Tomb Raider-Like Action | IGN Preview
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I respec?
Yes. Any time from the Skills menu.
How do I earn Resonance Points?
White glints and a few fight rewards. 165 of 200 in one playthrough for the full tree.
Does stealth still exist?
Yes, for traversals and some courtyards. The design expects you to fight.