HaeTae: Guardians

HaeTae: Guardians is a stylized action-adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by the Joseon Dynasty. The Four Guardian Gods who once protected the kingdom from demonic spirits have been corrupted, and ancient evils are swarming the land. Chosen by the Yellow Dragon, you journey with HaeTae, the divine beast of protection, to purify the land and save the kingdom. You play as the Chosen Prince, whose fate is tied to the kingdom’s survival.

Combat and purification

In top-down combat, the Prince fights with physical strikes while HaeTae uses divine skills. You begin with basic movements and attacks, then learn techniques from allies encountered during the journey. Bosses demand precise timing and strategy. HaeTae’s skills can put corrupted bosses and elite monsters into a Groggy state, creating an opening for powerful attacks.

HaeTae can also store divine energy and unleash a burst of power after you land continuous attacks. Its awakened form depends on the Boss Essence you have equipped.

Build your abilities

Defeating bosses grants their Boss Essences, which change HaeTae’s abilities. You can switch Essences at any time and combine their effects to suit different approaches, from explosive power to agility. Secret Manuals, found by defeating bosses or exploring hidden areas, let you build further, but their immense power comes with a price.

Relics come from elite monsters and Boss Trials. They grant special powers to the Prince, while Set Bonuses can strengthen both the Prince and HaeTae. Combine Relics with Secret Manuals to explore different builds and synergies.

Boss Trials

After defeating a boss, you can face it again in Boss Trials, which add tougher conditions, environmental hazards, new rules and combinations of monsters. You can pursue high scores and earn rare Relics. The first boss is the Heavenly General (Jangseung).