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Are you trying to find a specific item to progress past a certain boss? Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - Walkthrough Part 1: Shinobi

The "proper piece" for dealing with red-eyed enemies; found in a campfire in Hirata Estate .

Sold by Pot Noble Kormori at Fountainhead Palace for 12 Treasure Carp Scales. sekiro-shadows-die-twice-v1-02

In version 1.02, many players were just starting out and looking for the "proper" tools to beat early bosses like the Chained Ogre:

Sold by the Pot Noble Harunaga in Hirata Estate for 7 Treasure Carp Scales. Are you trying to find a specific item

If you're looking to increase your health ("properly" buffing your character), you need (found after mini-bosses) or Gourd Seeds (to increase your healing flask uses).

Sold by the Dungeon Memorial Mob near the Abandoned Dungeon Entrance for 5,000 Sen. 2. Key Prosthetic "Pieces" (Early Game) In version 1

Used to break shields; also found in Hirata Estate inside a small shrine. 3. Prayer Beads or Gourd Seeds