You win fights in Queen's Domain by letting your Power Meter recover and charging attacks during safe openings. Watch enemy attack patterns instead of rushing consecutive swings. Your weapon's special attack has its own charging conditions, separate from holding a normal attack.
The Power Meter and the charge indicator in a fight.
Shown at 00:57 in Gaming Plus TV’s video.Power Meter (Stamina)
The Power Meter is Queen's Domain's stamina bar. You deal stronger melee hits when the yellow Power Meter has recovered. Swinging as soon as possible trades damage for speed. Land a hit, create space, and let the bar refill while you watch the enemy's next move.
You can also improve your character's strength outside individual fights:
- How to level up: You earn EXP from kills; leveling automatically increases maximum Life Points and Attack Power.
- Food: You can improve attributes with food; Broiled Meat permanently increases Attack Power slightly.
Charge Attacks
You charge an attack by holding the attack button, then release it to strike. The blue charge indicator builds while you hold. Use this when you have time before the enemy's next attack. Charging while an enemy winds up nearby risks an interruption.
Charge attacks are not the same as the demo's dash exploit, a rusty sword thrust followed by a jump. Whether the dash exploit still works is covered separately.
Special Attacks
You charge weapon specials through their own meters; some fill over time, while others fill as you attack. For applicable weapons, the Weapon Special Meter appears beside the Wind Dash Meter. Azure Torch also shows charging cues on its model.
The Holy Sword Endu gets its own Special Attack Meter once you pick up the Storm Gem in the Tower of Knowledge.
| Meter | What fills it | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| Power Meter | Time between swings | Yellow bar |
| Charge indicator | Holding the attack button | Blue bar while you hold |
| Weapon Special Meter | Time or hits, depending on the weapon | Next to the Wind Dash Meter |
| Endu Special Attack Meter | Unlocked by the Storm Gem | Endu only |
Where players get stuck
- Hits do little damage: you are swinging before the Power Meter refills.
- Charge attack gets interrupted: you started charging while the enemy was winding up.
More combat help
- How to level up: what each level gives you.
- Food: permanent stat boosts.
- Queen's Domain weapons: every weapon and its special attack.
FAQ
You deal stronger melee hits with a fuller yellow Power Meter. Leave space between attacks so it can recover.
You hold the attack button to build the blue charge indicator, then release it. Choose an opening that gives you time.
You activate Endu's meter by retrieving the Storm Gem in the Tower of Knowledge.
You may need to wait or attack with the weapon, depending on its special. Individual weapons have different charging conditions.
