어둠의 칼날 – Express Darkness Achievement Guide

This guide will show you how to unlock and get the Express Darkness achievement in Blade of Darkness. 이 업적을 잠금 해제하려면, you need to beat the game in one run, ~에 8 hours or less without using saves a single time.

소개

The instructions say you should know the game before trying this. It’s best to play it a few times and remember where things like potions, 적, and traps are.

And be ready for lots of text and lists. Patience is key.

정황

• You have to finish the game, either ending works, and you can choose to avoid runes or go for a challenge mode.
• You must complete it within 8 시간, starting the timer as soon as you launch the game. Even going into the menu won’t pause the timer.
• You have to do it all in one go without exiting the game because exiting erases your autosave and progress.
• Saving the game isn’t allowed; you can die and reload from your autosave at the start of the current level.
• Be careful not to accidentally load a different save from another playthrough, as the game will overwrite your current autosave, and you’ll lose your progress.

참고로, the person sharing this info completed the run in 4 hours with 3 deaths due to control issues. They didn’t skip many enemies and played without min-maxing or optimizing, showing that there’s room for error and extra time to spare.

Character and Equipment

With the extra time available, you can complete this challenge with any character, but many recommend using Zoe, The Amazon, for several reasons:

• 속도: Zoe is the fastest character in the game, running faster than any other character. She maintains this speed even when her weapon is drawn, making her highly maneuverable. 놀랍게도, she runs even faster with a random item in her hand, like the Al Farum staff. This agility allows her to sidestep and circle around enemies without getting hit easily.
• 다지: Zoe possesses a unique “roll-dodge” 능력, allowing her to quickly roll away from enemy attacks. This roll-dodge takes some practice to master but greatly enhances her survivability.
• 무기: Zoe has access to various effective weapons with relatively simple combos. Different players have found success with different weapons, but some only use three. She doesn’t require a wide arsenal.

Playing as Zoe provides a smoother and faster experience compared to other characters. Even if you need to replay a level, it’s easier because you’ve spent less time before dying and will spend less time when trying again. Before dying, 물론.

Here are the weapons you used for Zoe, The Amazon:

• Axe Spear – You can find it at the Tombs of Ephyra. 시작할 때, climb the wall to the left and go to the second floor above the entrance. This weapon is quite powerful and can carry you through the game. Its special attack is a wide two-hit swing that can hit multiple enemies, making it effective against orcs, skeletons, trolls, and minotaurs. It also cuts through shields easily.
• Crush Bo – This weapon is available at the Gorge of Orlok. As you progress from the start, you’ll reach a dead end with closed gates and zombies coming from the snow. The weapon will be on the ground. Crush Bo is a blunt weapon with a special attack that has a wider area of effect than it appears. It’s particularly useful against late-game Death Knights.
• Broad Spear – You can find it in the Armory of the Tower of Dal Gurak, the last level. 그것을 얻으려면, go right at the beginning, jump into the cave, cross the acid pool, and defeat the Death Knights on your way. The key to the Armory can be found on one of the Death Knights. This weapon replaces the Axe Spear and is essential for the final fights. Its normal fast attack can take down demons with just three hits, while its special attack is fast and highly effective against enemies like Meskalamdug and Dal Gurak, reducing them to low health.
• 절하다 – 물론, you’ll need a bow. It’s primarily used as a tool for solving puzzles rather than a combat weapon.

Dangers or What to be Afraid of

Using speed and roll-dodges can be both helpful and dangerous for our character. While her high speed allows her to move quickly, it often leads to her losing control and tumbling off stairs or platforms. Instead of risking a fatal fall and wasting time replaying the level, it’s advisable to pause and move cautiously for 10-20 초.

Roll-dodges, despite their usefulness, can also be risky. The distance covered during a roll makes it perilous to engage in combat near ledges. Rolling backward, especially when facing agile enemies like Death Knights, can unexpectedly veer you to the side, potentially causing a fatal plunge. 추가적으로, the occasional occurrence of an erratic “roll around” move can similarly jeopardize your safety.

One should be particularly cautious around ledges, walkways, or any other potentially fatal falls. To avoid the dangers associated with speed and roll-dodges, it’s best to lure enemies away from such perilous edges or towards safer ground. When confronted with elevators, it’s essential to be mindful of their varying positions, as some may descend from above, posing a threat of crushing your character and leading to a reload. 비슷하게, the game designers have incorporated doors that can dramatically collapse behind you upon entry, leading to an unexpected demise if you linger in the doorway.

Beware of getting stuck within enemies, especially during their dying animations. Trying to move while entangled in their bodies might result in an involuntary teleportation a few meters away, potentially disrupting your progress. It’s critical to maintain concentration during the gameplay, as prolonged periods of stress might lead to impulsive or irrational actions. Instances such as accidentally using valuable items, like a Full Health Potion when health is already at 95%, can prove costly and hinder your progress. It’s crucial to stay focused and avoid unnecessary mistakes.

Level Overview

When starting out, your character is quite fragile, but you’ll soon find better weapons. Play cautiously and defeat enemies to gather experience. 처음에는, your weapons might negatively affect your defense, causing you to take more damage. 하지만, if you play it safe, don’t rush into foes, and provoke their attacks, you can counter them effectively.

Here are some tips for specific levels:

• Marakamda: Study the level first as it contains one-shot traps. Use your starting Bo against the initial zombies. After defeating a troll, replace your weapon with the Boathook, and then later with a Spear for the final key. 보스를 상대할 때, disregard his attacks, rush him, and spam quick attacks for a quick victory.
• Fortress of Tell Halaf: Acquire a Naginata in the first tower and open the Rune door to obtain a Trident before exiting the level.
• Mines of Kelbegen: Be cautious in this level due to many places where you can fall. If you encounter a troll behind a ledge, run past and fight in a safer cave. Don’t forget the Power Potion in the spider cave; save it for later.
• Tombs of Ephyra: Grab an Axe Spear at the beginning. Try to defeat all the zombie knights without letting them kill each other, as they provide a substantial amount of experience. You can reach Level 11 and gain the Axe Spear combo ability after dealing with the Burning Skeleton, making it easier to tackle the rest of the level.
• Island of Karum: If you missed or used the Power Potion, there is another under lava in the Rune Room and one at the bottom of the Vampire Tower. Use it during the vampire boss fight to break his shield and spam quick attacks until he’s defeated.
• Shalatuwar Fortress: This level is straightforward and linear. Don’t forget to pick up the Light Armor upgrade.
• Fortress of Nemrut: The first Death Knight you encounter will have a Full Health Potion, and another one is further ahead in a room with a broken window past the Palace Door.
• Gorge of Orlok: Start with the Crush Bo and complete the level quickly and easily.
• Oasis of Nejeb: It’s recommended to go for the Rune in this level, as it’s faster and easier than the normal path. The switches become active when you step on the middle platform, giving you a head start. The second vampire fight is also easier since you’re stronger, making it simple to defeat him while ignoring incoming damage.
• Temple of Al Farum: This level is long but straightforward. Stay determined and continue your journey.
• Forge of Xshathra: This level is the most annoying, with many places where you can fall. Practice this area while doing a normal playthrough with saves to minimize frustrations.
• Temple of Ianna: This level is simple and easy. Ignore the archers and defeat all other enemies, including the Minotaur in the Power Potion room.
• Tower of Dal Gurak: 이 시점까지, you should be around Level 19.5 if you’ve collected enough experience from previous levels. This will grant you a level up in the middle of this level, providing a free heal. Follow the tips provided for this level, and be particularly cautious when fighting the skeletons with vampire shields.

Dal Gurak himself is not much of a challenge. Maintain some distance, bait his attacks, and attack him cautiously. 이러한 전략으로, you’ll conquer the game.

결론

Before embarking on the achievement run, I had already completed the game four times with all characters to earn their respective achievements. Amazon was the last character I played, which helped me retain fresh memories of her combo timings. Due to these prior playthroughs, I had a good grasp of enemy encounters and potion locations, which proved beneficial.

To what extent you want to follow this example is entirely up to you. My experience made the achievement run easier, but you can choose your approach.

전반적인, I found the achievement run to be more tedious than difficult, requiring a great deal of patience. The fact that it currently stands at a 1.8% completion rate on Steam reflects the challenges and patience required. If an average player like me was able to accomplish this, there’s no reason you can’t achieve it too. 그래서, go ahead and aim for that achievement to raise the completion rate!