What Professional Tests
Professional difficulty is not only about aim. It asks you to plan saves, ammo, grenades, healing, knife durability, and Merchant upgrades before mistakes snowball.
Before Starting
- Know the rough enemy and Merchant layout for each chapter.
- Decide the main weapon route.
- Do not ignore knife durability.
- Save grenades for groups or risk reduction.
- Before saving, ask whether the next segment is a hard fight.
High-Risk Fight Logic
| Risk | Response |
|---|---|
| Enemy count is high | Use shotgun, flash, or grenades to create space |
| Elite pressure | Prioritize rifle, weak points, and control tools |
| Ammo is low | Check whether low-value enemies are draining resources |
| Healing is low | Organize case and herb mixing before the fight |
| Knife is weak | Repair before parry-heavy segments |
Relationship To S+
Professional can be played slowly. S+ adds time and save-count pressure. A good approach is to clear Professional once for route familiarity, then plan S+ separately.
Related guide: S+ route planning.