Is There Fall Damage In Forspoken?

Is There Fall Damage In Forspoken?
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Harry Boulton

Published 

25th Jan 2023 16:16

You might be wondering if there is fall damage in Forspoken, as there is always a cavern waiting for you to fall down as you're speeding around Athia. Open-world games have often employed fall damage mechanics to prevent players from making unrealistic drops, but Forspoken has decided to broach the topic a bit differently. So, make sure to read the rest of this guide below to find out the answer to the question 'is there fall damage in Forspoken?'

Is There Fall Damage In Forspoken?

Forspoken fall damage
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The answer to the question 'is there fall damage in Forspoken' is a bit complicated, as it is technically both yes and no. In normal circumstances, you will typically not receive any fall damage no matter how large your fall is, as any remaining stamina will take the brunt of your fall.

However, if you have completely depleted your stamina bar the effects of the fall will be entirely reflected in your health, and it can have quite catastrophic results. There is no flat fall damage value - instead, it entirely depends on the height of your fall, with larger drops obviously having a much stronger effect on your health.

How To Manage Stamina In Forspoken

Forspoken fall damage stamina management
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While it does seem a bit disruptive for a game that emphasises continual movement to have a stamina system that inherently inhibits that, there are some things you can do to ensure that you avoid those moments of stamina depletion.

The most important skill to learn in order to avoid depleting your stamina is to chain together various different moves. This can not only reduce the amount of stamina that each move uses, but some moves like Rush can also replenish your stamina bar. In theory, this means that a perfectly managed parkour line can keep your stamina up forever, avoiding any fall damage in the process if you happen to encounter a serious drop.

Outside of this, using certain abilities that allow you to sustain periods without parkour can be a decent alternative, as the downtime will allow you to regain any stamina that you have previously lost. Shimmy is particularly good for this, as it can give you a lot of forward momentum into your next move.

That should answer your question though if you were wondering 'is there fall damage in Forspoken?' giving you further details on how to avoid moments when you're out of stamina. If you're looking to find out everything there is to know about the Forspoken parkour abilities, check out our guide for all of the details.

Harry Boulton
About the author
Harry Boulton
Harry is a Guides Writer at GGRecon, having completed a Masters of Research degree in Film Studies. Previously a freelance writer for PCGamesN, The Loadout, and Red Bull Gaming, he loves playing a wide variety of games from the Souls series to JRPGs, Counter-Strike, and EA FC. When not playing or writing about games and hardware, you're likely to find him watching football or listening to Madonna and Kate Bush.
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