Increasing the PROT value of frontline heroes can be invaluable here, due to high damage enemies and lack of DOT attacks. Stun resistance is useful as many Cove enemies use stun attacks. Conversely, blight damage is extremely useful due to low resistances and the presence of high PROT enemies with the ability to guard weaker foes. If you have a Houndmaster in your team, Dog Treats can be used on oysters for a dodge buff.īleed is less effective due to fish scales.

Skeleton Key is occasionally needed for locked chests.

Antivenom may be useful for Brackish Tide Pools.

Holy Water may be useful for Fish Idols.

Bandages are useful for occasional bleed attacks, specifically from Uca Crushers, who have 'arterial pinch'.

Bring a few extra shovels for chests and oysters.

Medicinal herbs are extremely useful to debuff traps and attacks, as well as curios, like Eerie Coral (to heal negative quirks) and the Fish Carcass (which gives you food).

Leave maggots, stingers, and heavily armored enemies for last, as they are the least dangerous. It is recommended to kill the Thrall as soon as possible no matter the circumstances, however. If the party is reaching high stress, target back-row shamans. If the party is low on health, consider finishing Groupers first.

Order of target elimination varies depending on the party's health and stress level.

The music that plays during combat in the Cove is The Cove Battle.

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