Plucky Squire is a fairly linear game, literally paced and structured like a storybook. You'll have to go through each page in a certain order to proceed, and you're rarely given the chance to stray far from the beaten path. However, one way to toggle and customize Jot is through the use of icons.
A mysterious shop owner will manage to sneak into various locations throughout the game, selling art scrolls, but more importantly, badges. There are only a few to get throughout the game, so which ones should you get first and when should you upgrade them?
4 Jump attack
When faced with a choice of three new abilities to add to Joto's arsenal, one that stands out for its uniqueness is the Jump Attack. This technique is described as allowing you to end jumps with a landing attack, which seems useful in certain situations.
The problem is that there are very few situations where this is the optimal move for Joto, and since this ability is quite slow and difficult to use, it's usually better to try any other technique. The main issue holding the Jump Attack back is accuracy, as it's quite difficult to aim compared to other methods, and if you miss, you'll open yourself up to enemy attacks.
Jump Attack Upgrade
If you like the sound of using Jump Attack and it's the first ability you unlock in the game, then you should consider upgrading it. Every ability in The Plucky Squire can be upgraded three times, and Jump Attack is no different.
Once you've unlocked it, try it out a few times and see if it's an ability you enjoy using and if it can fit into your fighting style. If so, upgrade it as it will deal more damage and you can take down enemies more effectively in AOE, but if you're not a fan, it's better to accept your loss and not waste more bulbs on it.
3 Spin attack
The ability that may be most closely related to The Plucky Squire's Zelda inspiration, the spin attack, must be charged up with the left trigger, and the longer you charge it, the longer you'll spin and deal damage.
The later you get into The Plucky Squire, the bigger hordes of enemies you'll have to deal with, so if you unlock this ability around mid-game, you'll be fully equipped to deal with groups of enemies that might otherwise overwhelm you.
Spin Attack Update
If you unlock this ability mid-game, then you should have the perfect amount of currency to fully upgrade it and prepare it for the next levels of the game. This is the perfect tool considering that the final chapters of The Brave Squire will send huge waves of enemies at Jot and friends, and it's the perfect ability to thin out crowds.
It is recommended to fully upgrade this ability in time for Chapter 9, as this is the part of the game that will have the most muscular groups of enemies, and the fully upgraded Spin Attack is the perfect way to counter them.
2 Throwing the ball
Of all the new abilities available to Jot at the start of The Plucky Squire, the first one you'll want to get is Sword Throw. This ability will prove to be very useful as Joto's only ranged attack, and there will be some areas towards the end of the game that you won't be able to get through unless you unlock it.
It is recommended to get Sword Throw as early as possible as it can be a bit difficult to perfect. Once Jot throws his sword, he won't be able to use normal attacks, so it's best to use the lower stakes early in the game to practice throwing the sword and retrieving it to make sure you have the skills honed for the rest of the game. .
Upgrade for ball throwing
You'll want to invest in upgrading your Sword Throw ability as soon as possible. Several enemies in the later levels can only be destroyed with this technique. They are usually weak, so if you have this ability you can take them out in one hit if you are accurate enough.
If you're low on health, Sword Throw is also a good way to get in a final blow on an enemy you want to keep at a distance. This is the weakest ability at base level, so boosting it is worth doing to make it viable later in the game.
1 Improve sword damage
It's simple, but the icon you'll want to grab whenever you see it available is an upgrade to your normal attack. Due to their simplicity, your standard sword attacks will get you through most encounters, so making them as powerful as possible makes sense.
You'll be fed three upgrades for this attack throughout the early game, so be sure to claim them as soon as possible. This is the best way to increase your attack power according to the enemies, otherwise you will need to spend extra time killing enemies with more health.
