Stamina, Energy & melee defence

Keep Stamina for movement

Missive VII assigns sprinting, jumping and vaulting to Stamina. It regenerates while stable and grounded. Spending it on your approach can leave you unable to disengage when contact begins.

Keep Energy for the exchange

Melee attacks and blocks use Energy. Holding a charged attack or maintaining a block drains it; exhaustion slows attacks and weakens defence. Release pressure to recover rather than repeatedly attacking through exhaustion.

Use timing and angles

Brief, timed blocks cost less than sustained blocking. Blocks depend on direction, and weapon size affects coverage. Feints can cancel an opening attack without an Energy cost when timed correctly. Practise with your current bindings rather than copying controls from an old clip.

Check newer combat changes

Missive XII subsequently announced parrying, reworked lunges, and separate Martial (ranged) and Arms (melee) mastery paths. Exact current costs and timings remain unverified. Reviewed 6 October 2026.