Sekiro: 18 Tips & Tricks The Game Doesn't Tell You

11. This Green Icon During Combat Triggers A Unique Animation

Sekiro half-indicates this mechanic during base gameplay, in that the grapple hook icons that adorn the environment change from grey to green when they can be interacted with using L2/LT.

However, that's also the same for enemies. Mini-bosses like the ogre or horse-riding Gyoubu Oniwa have windows of opportunity where the grapple icon will appear above their heads, letting you know there's a unique animation available.

In the ogre's case it's a head-kick that can staggers him and allows for a followup combo, whereas in Oniwa's fight, the grapple is only used to close distance, getting you up-close for a quick attack before getting out his way again.

Mastering Sekiro's combat means mastering all combat options at your disposal, so don't ever miss these button prompts.