Tearscape: How to Clear the Graveyard Zone

To clear the Graveyard zone in Tearscape, shift from aggressive movement to slow, cautious navigation. High enemy density and narrow paths make rushing dangerous. Focus on isolating individual targets from patrol packs, funneling groups into tight chokepoints, and moving only after checking line-of-sight paths.

Navigating Tight Geometry and Controlling Crowds

The Graveyard features restrictive corridors that make open combat hazardous. Avoid running into uncleared spaces without keeping a clear exit path behind you.

When engaging enemies in cramped areas:

• Funnel targets: Retreat into narrow corridors or gaps between obstacles to force enemies into single-file lines. This prevents groups from surrounding you.
• Control attack angles: Use vertical strikes or thrusting attacks rather than wide horizontal swings. Wide attacks can bounce off nearby walls and leave you open to counter-attacks.
• Listen for cues: Pay attention to line-of-sight exposure and audio cues to identify enemy positions before they notice you.

Baiting Patrol Packs

Enemies in the Graveyard frequently move in groups. Direct engagements against full packs drain unnecessary stamina and health.

1. Approach the outer edge of an enemy's detection radius until a single target alerts.
2. Back away immediately into cleared territory to pull that enemy out of its patrol route.
3. Eliminate the isolated target before the rest of the group notices.
4. If forced into a multi-target fight, eliminate the fastest or weakest enemy first to reduce incoming damage quickly.

Using Environment and Prioritizing Objectives

Terrain features in the Graveyard can disrupt enemy tracking and save resources.

• Tombstone cover: Circle around clusters of tombstones to force enemy AI to take longer pathing routes. This creates time to recover stamina or reposition safely.
• Height advantages: Lure enemies toward small ledges. Forcing targets to drop down can trigger recovery animations that leave them vulnerable.
• Objective focus: Do not feel required to kill every enemy in the zone. Identify your destination—such as a gate, chest, or checkpoint—and fight only the enemies blocking that path.
• Observe patrol loops: Checkpoints reset enemy placements into predictable routes. Watch these loops to spot dead zones where you can bypass non-essential mobs entirely.