Tunic is great fun but you're going to struggle without a sword, unless you're planning on using the game's invincibility mode. Even then, can you imagine playing a cute Zelda-style game without a sword? In this guide, we'll help you find the sword as quickly as possible so you can start slashing some grass--and enemies too!
Tunic provides players with a stick to fend off enemies rather quickly, but it'll take you a little time to get a hero's sword. After equipping the stick from the cave, head up the steps, passing the locked door on the right.
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We'll be returning to this door once we have a key in just a moment. Continue up the next set of steps before heading west over a bridge. Grab the key on the ground and then make your way back to the locked door. Open the door and make your way through the cave before using the ladders and stairs to head north. There will be enemies, which you can avoid or fight. Keep in mind that sprinting (holding A) uses no stamina and can be used without penalty, though eventually, the hero will take a breather.
After ascending to the top, head east on the bridge. You can't go west yet anyway. Not without the sword. The giant door past the sign leads to the East Forest, which is home to the East Bell and the hero's sword.
There will be a lot of enemies on the next few screens. Fighting or running is up to you but they're abundant. Don't stress if you're defeated in combat; you'll respawn at the last visited bonfire and there are a few on the path to
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