When Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice released back in 2019, its harsh difficulty didn't come as a surprise to most FromSoftware fans. What was something of a surprise was its combat system, which was wildly different from the studio's other releases in a number of ways. This new combat system can make Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice challenging for both FromSoftware veterans and newcomers, but mastering some of the less obvious basics of the game can make it considerably easier.