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When enemies knock stamina out of you, you gain experience in 'Taking It On the Chin,' which allows you to stand¹⁾ there and be pummeled more often.²⁾

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or whatever goes for “standing” these days..

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which is, of course, a good thing, no matter what they tell you. Great for your health.