Tip!
Use combinations of light and heavy attack to make your attacks more effective. Example, knock an enemy off balance with a light attack and then finish him off with a heavy attack!
Close Attack
Press the 
button when very close to an enemy will attempt to perform a grab, kick, or distraction move. Run up to an enemy and press the 
button without attacking!
Combo Attack
Each Character has 4 combo attacks that can help you get out of sticky situations:
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Barge |
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BLOCKING
(AND STRAFING)
Pressing the 
button will block an incoming attack. If you HOLD the 
button you can maintain a defensive stance and, using the analog stick you can move (strafe) around. When moving around you will automatically target the nearest opponent and if they attack you will automatically block.
SPECIAL ATTACKS
A clever fighter uses more than his sword to win the battle. Learn to upset your opponent’s balance to gain a tactical advantage:
Stun
To stun the enemy and leave them open to attack, press the 
button and back (away from your opponent) using the analog stick.
Side Step (or Olé)
To side step their attack, press the 
button and left/ right (relative to your opponent) using the analog stick. Try this near to a wall or edge with a steep drop as the outcome will probably be to your advantage. Open barrels come in handy here too!
Kick
To kick them back where they came from, press the 
button and forwards (towards your opponent) using the analog stick.
Counter Move
While blocking (holding the 
button) press 
button and you will unleash an unstoppable counter move.
IMPORTANT!
Every time you block or try a Special Attack you will use up some of your stamina as indicated by the Black Pearls on your HUD. When you run out of pearls, you will no longer be able to block or perform a special attack. Release the
button and your stamina will start to replenish.
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