What Are Canned Enemies in Chained Echoes? Explained

One of the most exciting aspects of Chained Echoes is how many different enemies you can encounter while playing the game. Each enemy has unique stats and abilities, and knowing the differences and quirks of each enemy gives you the edge you need to defeat them. Canned Enemies are some of these unique enemies that you encounter throughout the game, and if you’re in need of help to learn more about them, here is all you need to know.

What are Canned Enemies?

In the game, there is a special list of cannable enemies, who can be quickly canned using Uncanny Encounter. You can check your bestiary to find all the enemies you’ve canned so far—the distinguishing feature is that they are pointed with a special can icon. So, it is challenging not to notice canned enemies in Chained Echoes.

Why do you need Canned Enemies?

Once you know what Canned Enemies are, it is time to learn why you need them. And they are a necessary part of the game, so basic knowledge of Canned Enemies comes in handy for beginners and experienced players. 

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If you unlock Tomke, you learn that this character has only one Action Skill—Uncanny Encounter. Moreover, you don’t unlock new Tomke skills, even if you level up this hero. The only way to open a new Action Skill for Tomke is to use Uncanny Encounter against cannable enemies.

Also, keep in mind that you should use Uncanny Encounter only if the opponent has less than ¼ of their health points. Otherwise, you will simply spend your Grimoire Shard without a result. Below, you can find a list of all skills you can get from Canned Enemies.

• Convert
• Run Aground
• Sharing is Caring
• Hard Swing
• Spinning Swirl
• Sailor’s Song
• Freak Wave
• Broken Accordion
• Sacrifice
• Cigarrette’s Light
• Know Your Limits

That’s it with canned enemies in Chained Echoes. Even though they are an integral part of the game, many players ignore them, which is a big mistake, as they are the only option to get Action skills for Tomke.