Wild Hearts: Basic Karakuri Explained | Crafting Guide

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There are a lot of in-depth combat mechanics in Wild Hearts depending on what sort of playstyle you choose, however, one thing is necessary for all players regardless of their builds: understanding karakuri is key to survival. In brief, karakuri are crafting objects made by the player that serve a large number of functions both in battle against kemono and outside of it.

Understanding karakuri is pretty simple once you get the hang of it, but it’ll take plenty of practice to use it seamlessly alongside your attacks. Here’s everything you need to know about using karakuri in Wild Hearts.

Karakuri are crafting elements that you can make in Wild Hearts to aid you in battle, hunt kemono, and build camps. There are two different kinds: basic karakuri and dragon karakuri. Players who master karakuri are going to be much more successful in their efforts to hunt kemono and upgrade their gear.

Basic karakuri are small wooden objects that are able to be made quickly that usually help the player in combat or traversal. For example, the first two types of basic karakuri that players get access to are the crate and the spring. Crates allow players to climb to out-of-reach ledges or jump off them to deal high amounts of damage to kemono. Springs launch the player forward to cross gaps, dodge out of the way, or close the distance between themselves and the kemono they’re hunting.

In combat, basic karakuri can also be used to block incoming attacks from kemono, giving the player an opening to counterattack while the beast recoils.

To craft basic karakuri, hold down the left bumper to pull up the crafting menu. Select the karakuri you want to make and it will form in the selected area instantly. In order to be able to craft basic