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Shadow of the Road: start with the demo’s combat systems
A spoiler-light route through party roles, Initiative and range before the November release.
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Combat
Combat
Shadow of the Road Initiative: why the turn order changes
Distraction, temporary effects, resets and the below-zero rule described by the developer.
Combat
Shadow of the Road ranged damage: Close, Far and maximum range
How the developer’s 25% Far-range penalty changes bow and gun positioning.
Party
Party
Shadow of the Road party roles: Akira, Ishida and Asuke
Compare ranged pressure, frontline control and timeline manipulation without a speculative tier list.
Battlefield
Battlefield
Shadow of the Road destructible cover and gunpowder crates
Check line of sight, shared obstacle damage and blast exposure before committing an attack.