King's Field IV: The Ancient City

- As with most King's Field games, it's hardest at the beginning. Take it slow and scrounge for earth herbs until you have unlocked healing water, which will be a few levels in. A trickle of water in the first real cave area functions as a limited healing fountain you can use until then.

- You won't use the blue water for very long. Once you get the red water, keep all your vials filled with that until MUCH later in the game and use Earth Heal to heal. Also keep a guidestone at the red water fountain at all tmes.

- Your gear detiorates with use. Durability represents percentage of maximum damage or protection. Swap gear out regularly as it gets damaged. Eventually you'll be able to repair your stuff but that ability is many hours away. Once you can repair gear, keep a guidestone nearby for the remainder of the game.

- When you get the clarity bracelet towards the beginning of the game, put it on and never take it off. You can barely use magic otherwise.

- Don't go into the Passage of Light until you absolutely have to, very late in the game. You'll be ready once you have opened all four chests by the red water fountain.