Committing to the wrong skill path in Beast of Reincarnation can feel permanent for a long time, especially if you play slowly and explore every corner of the world. The good news is that a full respec is absolutely possible. The bad news is that you have to reach a specific story beat before the option opens up, and if you're an explorer type, that could be many hours into your run.
How does the skill system work in Beast of Reincarnation?
Both Emma and her companion Koo have separate skill paths, but they share the same pool of skill points. That shared economy means every point you put into one character is a point the other doesn't get, and the game hands out attribute and skill points quickly enough that you can rack up hundreds before you've finished the first chapter.
The problem is that early decisions can leave your build feeling mismatched by mid-game. Spending points down a path that doesn't suit your playstyle, or simply not knowing what Koo's skill tree looks like before investing, are both easy mistakes to make.
Emma and Koo skill tree
Who unlocks the respec option?
The respec mechanic is tied to Mikoto, a character you rescue during the game's second chapter. Mikoto is another individual touched by the Blight, traveling a separate path from Emma. Saving him rewards you with a stack of points immediately, but his more useful service comes later.
Once Mikoto is part of your network, head back to the Cleanse Walker and find the communicator (the in-game phone) near the exit door. Calling Mikoto from there opens up his respec service.
How to reset attributes and skills
Once you've unlocked Mikoto's service, the process itself takes seconds:
- Return to the Cleanse Walker base.
- Locate the communicator (phone) near the exit door.
- Call Mikoto through the communicator.
- Select the respec option from his menu.
- Pay 1600 Amber per character (Emma and Koo are separate costs).
- Confirm the reset to receive all spent attribute points and skill points back.
After the transaction, every point you've ever earned is refunded, and you can reallocate everything from scratch.
Cleanse Walker call menu
What does a respec actually cost?
The table below breaks down the Amber cost depending on what you want to reset:
Amber is the primary currency in Beast of Reincarnation, and 1600 per character is a meaningful but not punishing cost by mid-game standards. If you're running low, focus on clearing Golems and exploring side areas before calling Mikoto.
When should you actually respec?
A few situations make a respec worth the Amber spend:
- You invested heavily in one skill path before understanding how it interacts with the other character's tree.
- You've reached a tough Nushi boss fight and your current build isn't cutting it.
- You want to experiment with a completely different playstyle after finishing the main story.
- You're aiming for specific trophies that require certain build configurations. Check the full Beast of Reincarnation trophy list to see which ones might push you toward a respec.
Mikoto respec cost screen
How long until you can respec?
If you're playing at a measured pace and exploring thoroughly, it can be many hours before Chapter 2 hands you the Mikoto encounter. Faster, story-focused players will get there sooner. For a clearer picture of overall pacing, the Beast of Reincarnation completion time guide breaks down both focused and completionist run lengths.
Final thoughts
The respec system in Beast of Reincarnation is straightforward once Mikoto is unlocked, and the 1600 Amber cost per character keeps it accessible without making it trivial. The main friction is the wait: if you sink hours into exploration before Chapter 2's story beat, you'll be living with your early choices for a while. Plan your initial skill investments with some flexibility, and once Mikoto is available, don't hesitate to use him if your build isn't working.
For more tips, strategies, and system breakdowns, browse the full Beast of Reincarnation guides collection on GAMES.GG.