Gestures¶
View and unlock all gestures including base game, DLC, and cut content gestures.
Overview¶
The Gestures tab allows you to:
- View unlocked gestures for each character
- Unlock base game gestures
- Unlock DLC gestures
- Unlock cut content gestures (hidden/unused)
- Batch unlock operations
Total Gestures Available: 90+ (base + DLC + cut content)
Interface Layout¶
Character Slot Selector¶
Controls:
- Slot dropdown (1-10)
- Load button
Gestures List¶
Displays:
- All available gestures
- Checkbox for each gesture
- Gesture name
- Status indicators:
- (DLC) - Shadow of the Erdtree gesture
- (Cut) - Cut content/hidden gesture
Visual Organization:
- Scrollable list
- Grouped display
- Clear status indicators
Action Buttons¶
Main Actions:
- Apply Changes - Save gesture selections
- Select All Base - Check all base game gestures
- Select All + DLC - Check base + DLC gestures
- Deselect All - Uncheck all gestures
Loading Gestures¶
Steps¶
- Select character slot (1-10)
- Click Load
- Gestures list populates
- Checkboxes show current unlock status
Result: See which gestures character has unlocked
Unlocking Gestures¶
Single Gesture¶
Steps:
- Load character gestures
- Find gesture in list
- Check checkbox to unlock
- Click Apply Changes
Result: Gesture unlocked for character
Bulk Unlock - Base Game Only¶
Steps:
- Load character gestures
- Click Select All Base
- All non-DLC, non-cut gestures selected
- Click Apply Changes
Result: All base game gestures unlocked
Bulk Unlock - Base + DLC¶
Steps:
- Load character gestures
- Click Select All + DLC
- All base and DLC gestures selected (excluding cut content)
- Click Apply Changes
Result: All obtainable gestures unlocked
Deselect All¶
Steps:
- Click Deselect All
- All checkboxes cleared
- Click Apply Changes to lock all gestures
Use Case: Reset gesture unlocks for challenge runs
Apply Changes¶
Saving Gesture Unlocks¶
Steps:
- Make gesture selections
- Click Apply Changes
- Automatic backup created
- Changes written to save file
- Gestures unlocked in character data
Important: Changes only saved after clicking Apply Changes
Safety Features¶
Automatic Backup¶
Before applying changes:
- Full save backup created
- Timestamp included
- Stored in backup folder
Validation¶
Checks performed:
- Character slot valid
- Save file loaded
- Gesture data accessible
Troubleshooting¶
"Gestures not loading"¶
Cause: Character slot empty or not selected
Solution:
- Select valid character slot
- Click Load button
- Verify character exists in slot
"Changes not applied"¶
Cause: Forgot to click Apply Changes
Solution:
- Click Apply Changes button
- Wait for confirmation message
Related Features¶
- Event Flags - Some gestures tied to flags
- Backup Manager - Restore if issues
- Character Editor - Edit other character data
FAQ¶
Q: Will unlocking gestures break my save?
A: No, safe to unlock any gestures.