Sand Land – Combat Tips for Dominating the Dunes

Sand Land, the new open-world action-adventure based on one of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama’s lesser-known works is out now, and its surprisingly complex for an anime adaptation. Combat is a big part of Sand Land, with players taking on countless enemies in both hand-to-hand combat as main character Beelzebub or while piloting a variety of different vehicles. It might be slightly overwhelming at first, but don’t worry, we have some tips for dominating the dunes…

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While Sand Land gives you the option of fighting most battles in or out of a vehicle, you’re almost always going to want to choose to be in the vehicle. You’re just a lot more resilient inside your tank or another ride than trying to take everything down with your fists. That said, you will have to get out of your tank for certain battles because the game makes you, or because it simply doesn’t fit in a specific area, so here are a few tips for fighting as regular ol’ Beelzebub.

Make sure to lock on

While piloting a tank or other vehicle, you can’t lock on, which is fine because the pace of vehicle battles is a bit slower. Things get a bit more frantic when fighting as Beelzebub, but thankfully, you can lock on while out of a vehicle by pressing down the right stick.

Dodge, dodge, dodge

Beelzebub is vulnerable, so stay on your toes. When you see a red flash around the enemy, push the right shoulder button to dodge.

If you’re in a vehicle like you ought to be…

Okay, enough Beelzebub tips, here’s how to lay waste while in your tank or another vehicle.

Keep your distance and circle

While your instinct may be to rush into the middle of a pack of enemies and mix it up, that’s not the best approach. All your vehicle’s weapons are ranged, which is a sign the game wants you go keep your distance and remain a moving target. Getting right in the midst of