HexWorks is among a string of top-notch developers pushing out soulslike games in 2023 with the release of Lords of the Fallen. Fitting in with the genre, the game will test you with wicked enemies, relentless bosses, and a tough-to-master combat system. With that in mind, make sure you know how to heal in Lords of the Fallen and keep the battle raging!
Set in the battle-ravaged world of Mournstead, you'll take the mantle of Lampbearer as you are chosen by the fabled Umbral Lamp to put a stop to the resurrection of Adyr. Traverse the realms of the living and the dead in a quest to cleanse the world of the demon-god for good!
We've got more Lords of the Fallen content than you can swing your axe at in our dedicated hub! Wrap your head around some of the other fundamentals, such as how to travel between realms and how the game's difficulty system works! We'll also help you out if you're not experiencing LotF on a console with our PC requirements for the game!
click to enlargeHow to heal in Lords of the Fallen
There are three main methods of healing that you can employ in Lords of the Fallen:
- Consuming a Briostone
- Resting at a Vestige
- Using your Sanquinarix
The most effective way to heal is by using your Sanquinarix, which is your primary source of rejuvenation. The downside to this is that it is limited in uses, with the stock amount locked at three, but it can be upgraded by visiting Pieta and giving her Saintly Quintessences.
A great backup to have in your inventory is the Briostone. This is the less effective form of healing, but it will get you out of sticky situations if your Sanquinarix is out of uses. It won't heal you instantly but will grant you health over time, so you'll need to keep out of the way of further punishment.
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While they are few and far between, Vestiges have a variety of uses, including levelling up and engaging in PvP or co-op facets of Lords of the Fallen. Another handy use these checkpoints have is for healing and restocking purposes. By selecting the Rest option, you can replenish your Crusader's health and ammunition. But beware, this will cause all enemies to respawn on the map.
Perhaps the most important facet of Lords of the Fallen to understand, being able to heal your character quickly can be the difference between victory or demise in combat.
The variety of enemies you encounter in the semi-open world of Mournstead each provides their own unique challenges and skills that have the potential to deal a devastating amount of damage. Because of this, having the right items to heal yourself is crucial to success in your quest to stop Adyr.
That's all you need to know about healing in Lords of the Fallen! Don't panic, though, we've got plenty more in store for you! Find out all of the game's trophies and achievements, as well as whether we will see it on Game Pass! We've also got you covered for the more complex areas of the game to help you understand facets like withered health and the Umbral dread meter.
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