Sure, you can swim, but can you dive underwater in Sekiro? The One-Armed Wolf may not have had swimming lessons as part of his Shinobi training, but there actually is a way to go underwater and start fishing about for loot and other items. Below, we’ll show you exactly how to dive in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, as well as where to find the Mibu Breathing Technique, which is required for you to head under the sea.
Can you dive underwater in Sekiro?
You can, but you sure as heck won’t find out how until well into Sekiro’s runtime. That’s because you need the Mibu Breathing Technique, a Latent Skill that allows Wolf to go underwater in a handful of locations across the game world.
As you’ll find out, though, learning how to dive underwater in Sekiro is easier said than done.
Where to find the Mibu Breathing Technique
You’re not allowed to dive underwater in Sekiro (for whatever reason) until at least 30-35 hours into the game, and that’s if you’re quick.
That’s because the ability to submerge yourself in the watery depths of Feudal Japan is tied to obtaining the Mibu Breathing Technique, which is tucked away in the Ashina Depths area of the map.
Once you’ve eventually made it there, you’ll need to face-off against the Corrupted Monk. With the boss being a mandatory section required to beat the game, you can’t miss the ability to dive underwater. It’s still an extremely tough fight, though, so come prepared.
If you beat her, you’ll be rewarded with the Mibu Breathing Technique, and a Memory. The former of which allows you to dive underwater.
Sekiro swimming controls
You only need to know two main Sekiro swimming controls throughout the game:
- Dive in Sekiro: Press the attack button (R1 on PS4; RB on Xbox One; Ctrl on PC)
- Surface: Press the Grapple Hook button (L2 on PS4; LT on Xbox One; F on PC)
- Swim faster: Press the dodge button (Circle on PS4; B on Xbox One; Left Shift on PC)
Sekiro Soulslikes
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and the Best of the Soulslikes
It's always exciting to see a new genre emerge. You get that original hit game, the follow-ups and the attempts by other developers to recapture the magic. With the release of Sekiro, let's look back at the landscape of Souslikes so far. -
Demon's Souls
The original that kicked it all off (unless you count King's Field), Demon's Souls went under the radar on the PlayStation 3. Originally, gamers didn't know what to make of it, but anyone who stuck with it got an amazing experience that was unlike anything on the market. -
Dark Souls
By the time a new generation rolled around, From Software had moved from demons to darkness. The Dark Souls trilogy cemented the genre tropes, proving to achieve the popularity that their previous title had only hinted at. Far more than a cult success, these games proved to be influential even outside the genre. -
Bloodborne
Once things started taking off, original Demon's Souls publisher Sony had to get back in the action. Teaming with From, the result was Bloodborne. Taking things was from medieval castles and including firearms for the first time, this was the first hint that this formula was flexible. -
Lords of the Fallen
Developed by Deck13 Interactive and CI Games, Lords of the Fallen takes things in a more Norse direction. Using hammers and axes, you must fight towering gods and demons. After this game's success, the two developers split, with CI working on an upcoming sequel to this Viking Soulslike. -
Nioh
Team Ninja tried their hands at Souslikes with Nioh, a game where you control an Irish Samurai and fight yokai. The game was announced back in 2004 as Oni and changed hands multiple times before release. Originally another PlayStation 4 exclusive for the genre, the game has since come to PC with all its DLC bundled in. -
The Surge
Deck13 took what they learned from Lords of the Fallen and took the Soulslike genre into the future. The Surge has you stomping around in a mech suit fighting uncontrollable robots. Once you destroy an enemy, you can scrap their parts and convert them into weapons for you to use. A sequel is currently set to release in 2o19. -
Ashen
Developed by A44, Ashen puts players into a world without light. Each character is a muted faceless person, adding to the downtrodden vibe of the entire experience. While combat is inspired by Dark Souls, the game also features open-world exploration and novel passive multiplayer encounters. -
Immortal: Unchained
Going even more Norse than Lords of the Fallen, Immortal: Unchained finds you battling the monsters of Ragnarok. Instead of swords and spears, your character uses a mix of technologically advanced firearms to take down each and every mysterious foe. More fast-paced than other soulslikes, you'll need to duck and weave to stay alive. -
Death's Gambit
Pitched as a merger of Souslike and Castlevania, Death's Gambit is also one of the first games to take these concepts into the second dimension. You can choose from seven playable classes as you seek immortality in this labyrinth of death. -
Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption
What if you didn't have to explore a Soulslike? What if you just fought a collection of out of control boss monsters? Then, you'd have Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption. In this game, you start at your strongest and level down as you progress, adding to the challenge.
