The Blood of Dawnwalker Guide | How to Get Heavy Armor Proficiency and Find Second Skin Manuals

You can unlock Heavy Armor Proficiency in The Blood of Dawnwalker by finding and reading the Second Skin II manuals, which increase Coen's ability to use heavier armor effectively.

How to Unlock Heavy Armor Proficiency

Heavy Armor Proficiency is tied to the Second Skin II manuals scattered throughout Vale Sangora.

To unlock the proficiency, find the required manuals and interact with them. Once you collect enough manuals, Heavy Armor Proficiency becomes available, allowing Coen to use heavier armor pieces properly.

Second Skin Manual Locations

The Second Skin manuals can be found in Armories

Confirmed Second Skin II Manual locations

• Svartrau City Armorer #1 — Armorer in the southwestern part of Svartrau City. You will need to walk up the stairs and talk to the armorer.
• Svartrau City Armorer #2 — Armorer in the marketplace; available during the day.

• Tantari Armorer — Located in the village of Tantari, southeast of Svartrau.

You can also get manuals as loot drops depending on RNG

How to Use Heavy Armor

After unlocking Heavy Armor Proficiency, you can equip armor that requires this proficiency without suffering the restrictions that come with lacking the necessary training.

Heavy armor provides stronger protection, making the proficiency especially useful if you want Coen to play a more defensive, melee-focused build.

Final Thoughts

Finding the Second Skin II manuals is the key to unlocking Heavy Armor Proficiency in The Blood of Dawnwalker. Explore buildings thoroughly and use Focus to locate interactable documents you might otherwise overlook.

FAQ

Q. What is Heavy Armor Proficiency in The Blood of Dawnwalker?

A. Heavy Armor Proficiency allows Coento to use heavy armor that requires the relevant proficiency properly

Q. What manuals are needed for Heavy Armor Proficiency?

A. You need to find the Second Skin II manuals scattered throughout Vale Sangora.

Q. Can I find the Second Skin II manuals later?

A. Yes. The manuals are exploration collectibles, so you can continue searching for them as you progress through the game.

Q. Does Heavy Armor Proficiency improve defense?

A. The proficiency allows you to use heavy armor, which generally provides stronger protection than lighter armor.

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