Not to be confused with Commander Skills exclusive to Ringo in Soul Hackers 2, Summoner Skills are special abilities that grant Ringo and her companions extra power in combat. For example, Vengeful Opportunist slightly recovers a character's HP when guarding, and Optimize Process has a chance of refunding MP spent on Skills. While such buffs or passives of Summoner Skills might seem minor, their beneficial use can go a long way in the demon-rampant cyberpunk world of Soul Hackers 2.
Summoner Skills in Soul Hackers 2 can be viewed and swapped via the in-game pause menu in the Skills section. To unlock more Summoner Skills, players must gain access to party members' gates in their Soul Matrices, side dungeons where fans have a deeper look into their companions' pasts. Combat against demons and exploration are involved in these dungeons, and some areas will not be accessible until a specific point in the main story has been reached. Completing a floor of a Soul Matrix will unlock a new Summoning Skill for the corresponding characters, and this procedure is the case for all units.
It should be noted that while the four protagonists do have common Summoner Skills that they share amongst themselves in Soul Hackers 2, there are also ones unique to their specific skillset. During the initial hours of one's playthrough in Soul Hackers 2, such details are not too important, as the game will be quite forgiving in its combat. However, knowing which Summoner Skills to work towards mastering first is essential in the late-game stages of Soul Hackers 2.
Best Summoner Skills To Pick Early In Soul Hackers 2
According to Samurai Gamers, the best Summoner Skills to focus on getting first for Ringo are Traesto, Demon Skill Unlock 1, and Estoma. Traesto offers quick evasion from dangerous dungeons, and Estoma can temporarily remove any lower-level demons during exploration, which is helpful in getting through previous areas. For Arrow, players should consider getting Master of Healing, Treasure Hunter, and Big Brother Skin. Master of Healing and Treasure Hunter, in particular, are excellent for healing sustain during extensive dungeon exploration trips in Soul Hackers 2. If players are willing to grind for EXP, Big Brother Skin can be swapped with Riberama.
To take advantage of Milady's innate mobility, Soul Hackers 2 fans are encouraged to equip her with Summoner Skills like Assassin's Stride, Intimidating Gaze, and Meditative Breath. The point of having Assassin's Stride and Intimidating Gaze is to maximize the party's initial advantage when preemptively striking an enemy. Finally, Saizo goes well with the Summoner Skills: Thrift, Slouma, and Adept Negotiator. The goal is to utilize Saizo's skills as a support tool for evading dangerous foes but catching rare ones found during exploration in Soul Hackers 2.
Source: Samurai Gamers
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Soul Hackers 2
- Released:
- 2022-08-26
- Developer:
- Atlus
- Franchise:
- Devil Summoner
- Genre:
- Action, JRPG, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Platform:
- PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Steam
- Publisher:
- Atlus, Sega
- ESRB:
- M
- How Long To Beat:
- 30-32 hours
