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· This build focuses on effectively eliminating enemies by utilizing the core stealth skills 'Shadow Dust' (闇打ち) and 'Weakening Smoke Bomb' (煙玉弱体).
· With skilled execution, you can minimize the need for attacks other than Shadow Dust.
· The Weakening Smoke Bomb has a shorter cooldown than regular smoke bombs and can take down enemies that are difficult to defeat with normal attacks due to the weakening effect.
· Add 'Blinding Powder' (目つぶし玉) to this to continuously repeat Shadow Dust attacks.

· Swords and spears are rarely used, primarily for removing markers.
· Prioritize options that increase melee damage and reduce unique skill cooldowns to maximize the utility of your unique skills.
· For chains, choose special effects that enhance Shadow Dust.
· Consider cooldown reduction options for throwing weapons and secondary weapons as well.
· In this build, it's crucial to increase Shadow Dust damage by up to 113%, which allows you to defeat low-health enemies in one hit and elite enemies in two Shadow Dust attacks. If the damage drops even by 1%, it becomes difficult to defeat late-game enemies, so adjusting Shadow Dust damage is necessary.

· Swords focus on increasing attack power rather than defense, and the same applies to spears.
· For shields, choose 'Master of Flurry' (連撃の極意) to destroy them quickly, though opportunities to use them are limited.
· Throwing weapons are used to extend the duration of 'Confusion' and 'Blinding' effects, restricting enemy actions. While this doesn't increase opportunities for Shadow Dust attacks, it makes combat much smoother.
· Unlike unique skills or smoke bombs, Blinding Powder can be used even when the player is visible to enemies outside the smoke. However, since you cannot use Shadow Dust when detected, you must first obscure the vision of enemies outside the smoke to use Blinding Powder effectively.

· 'Dark Fishing' (暗黒漁り) doubles the quantity of throwing weapons when picked up, allowing for efficient resource recovery when used with 'Infinite Fishing'. In this build, you can recover 4 Blinding Powders when using smoke bombs, enabling a loop play of unique skills, smoke bombs, and Blinding Powder.
· 'Ninja's Art' (忍びのエ人) increases the number of additional activations for the unique skill 'Shadow Dust'. To maximize its use, you need to prepare two enemies that can be defeated with a single Shadow Dust attack. Judging when to reduce enemy health beforehand with smoke bombs or stamina skills is also important.
· For 'Offensive Equipment', 'Engine' is recommended, as it can deal significant damage when you get close to enemies and hit all attacks on the same target.

· For 'Defensive Equipment', it's recommended to use it with 'Dark Fishing' to recover more Blinding Powder. Remember to pick it up after it's generated shortly after use.
· This equipment has a 15-second shorter cooldown than regular smoke bombs and weakens nearby enemies upon use. It's advisable to decide whether to use it based on how the weakening effect impacts the efficiency of Shadow Dust.
· Consider how the weakening effect impacts the efficiency of Shadow Dust when deciding whether to use it.

· For unique skills, 'Divine Disappearance' (神隠し) with its short cooldown is recommended, and it also has the effect of hiding allies when used near them.
· If you don't choose the 'Shadow Dust Damage' option, it might be difficult to defeat low-health enemies with Shadow Dust alone.
· 'Clone Technique' (分身の術) summons a clone probabilistically when an enemy is defeated. This clone draws enemy attention, reducing the player's detection rate, thus providing an optimal environment for aiming Shadow Dust attacks. Taking advantage of the opening when the clone is engaging enemies allows you to maximize Shadow Dust attack opportunities by throwing Blinding Powder.
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· 'Shadow Blade' (闇ガラス切り), like 'Shadow Dust', leads to a Shadow Dust attack, but the key difference is the opportunity to summon a clone.
· To maximize Shadow Dust damage, it's recommended to leave some health on the enemy you intend to hit with Shadow Dust. This part can be chosen based on personal preference.

· When approaching an enemy with a dash, Shadow Dust attacks are possible for a short period even if detected.
· If there are two or more enemies within the Shadow Dust attack range, use your unique skill to defeat two, then use Shadow Dust on the last enemy that is difficult to defeat.
· Even when using smoke bombs, if you prepare to defeat two enemies with a single Shadow Dust attack, you can perform three Shadow Dust attacks quickly.
· With clones present, enemies are more likely to lose track of the player as they focus on the clone.
· If your stamina recovery is sufficient, Shadow Dust attacks are possible from a distance, but it's best to get as close as possible.
· When only one enemy remains, a Shadow Dust attack using Blinding Powder is guaranteed to succeed.
· Basically, the core strategy is to reduce enemy numbers with unique skills and smoke bombs, then use Blinding Powder for Shadow Dust attacks on the remaining enemies. Movements that bring enemies within the range of a single Shadow Dust attack using stamina skills are also powerful, so stamina management is important.

· If enemies are too spread out, 'Shadow Dust' might not activate, so be aware of enemy positions and movements, and manage your stealth time.
· I attempted a Shadow Dust attack with one eye covered, but changed to a smoke bomb because the enemy was in an unexpected position. The reason I couldn't perform two Shadow Dust attacks even with a smoke bomb was that I used Shadow Dust on an enemy facing the player when the smoke bomb was used. To use it on the same enemy again, you need to attack from behind. This utilizes the fact that enemies tend to flee when a smoke bomb is used, making it easier to get behind them.
· While under the effect of Blinding Powder, Shadow Dust attacks are free, but it takes time to become ready to attack again, so manage your stamina while preparing for enemy attacks. 'Blindside Strike' (사각의 오의) can quickly close the distance and is also useful for movement.

· When you don't know enemy locations, try crouching first. If there are enemies, they will be marked in red. This is also useful for finding collectible items.
· If you can use a smoke bomb, don't hesitate to ambush. If you lack means for Shadow Dust attacks, try to get behind enemies as much as possible to create opportunities for Shadow Dust attacks. Ambushing from above by climbing ropes is also effective. If you have 'Full Power' (혼신의 힘), you can create opportunities more easily.

· Among elite enemies, 'Guests' sometimes cannot be hit with Shadow Dust when using Blinding Powder. You might need to land an attack before they warp.
· This build requires significant enhancement, but it allows you to defeat most enemies with Shadow Dust. If you know where enemies will appear, you can play the game very advantageously.
· If you use Blinding Powder when enemies are descending from above, they won't perceive the player from outside the smoke range, allowing for free Shadow Dust attacks.
· Using 'Steadfast Technique' (굳건한 기술) allows you to land powerful attacks consecutively.

· Dealing with enemies that have ranged attacks first makes combat much smoother.
· Using the 'Grapple' causes throwing items to drop, so it's better to use other paths.
· If there are more enemies than expected, using 'Ultimate' (오의) is recommended. For enemies that cannot be defeated by Shadow Dust, 'Shadow Dust' will not activate, so you need to check if you can defeat them before attacking.
· Learning enemy patterns allows for natural movement.
· If the attack count for 'Shadow Blade' is 3, it's better to target high-health normal enemies rather than elites.

· Even if you can't block all enemy sightlines, you can meet the conditions for Shadow Dust attacks with the help of clones. Try throwing Blinding Powder; sometimes Shadow Dust attacks become possible.
· When you need to reduce enemy health with stamina skills, use stamina skills to stagger enemies, then quickly approach and prepare for a Shadow Dust attack. Using 'Internal Attack' (내부 공격) at closer range makes it easier to hit all attacks on the same enemy. Be conscious of using it at maximum proximity, as attacks can still be dispersed even at close range.
· Sometimes, clones can significantly reduce enemy health.
· I hope the strengths of this build have been clearly conveyed. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments.