User Guide

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To attack multiple enemies:
1.While holding a weapon, use the Right analog stick to pass
the focus beam over all enemies in range. The type of
weapon Rau is holding dictates the maximum number of
enemies that can be locked in focus at one time.
Note: See “Weapons” on page 21 to see more about each weapon.
2.Press the button that matches the Attack Icon over the
enemy you want to attack.
• Rau will vary his attack based on the direction he is
facing in relation to the enemy, as well as the distance.
• For example, if he is facing enemy ≈ but you press the
button that matches the enemy close behind, Rau will
thrust his sword backward to strike the enemy behind
but will continue to face enemy ≈.
• If facing enemy ≈ but you press the button that matches
the enemy far behind, Rau will do a more reaching attack
and change his focus to the far behind enemy.
Basic Defense
Hold the R1 button to defend attacks from any direction.
If Rau is holding the bow, he does not have the ability to
block/defend.
Disarming the enemy
If Rau is unarmed, he may not block, but tapping R1 as the
enemy attacks will allow Rau to disarm the enemy and kill the
enemy with his or her own weapon. When done, surrounding
enemies will become scared and back away, allowing time to
draw a weapon & gather your thoughts for your next attack.
Do not abuse this method as the
enemies will learn to escape
the disarm attempt.
Attack Combos
Perform attack combos with multiple
presses on the attack buttons (the ≈,
ç and Ω buttons).
• When you have one or two enemies
in focus, the free button or buttons,
called modifiers, can be used in attack combos. For example,
if you have the ≈ and √ Attack Icons over focused enemies,
you can use the Ω button in a combo.
If you have only one enemy assigned the ≈ Icon, you can use
both the Ω and √ buttons in your attack combo. Combos
always begin by pressing the button of the enemy you
are facing.
•Timing is important and must be practiced. With the sword,
try practicing with no enemies around. Press the ≈ button,
then quickly press the Ω button before the first strike ends.
If your timing is right, Rau will strike then say “Fua” and do
two overhead strikes. Try again and when Rau says “Fua”,
press the Ω button again before the two overhead strikes
end. Rau will say “Toko”
and do a third head strike.
Use this technique to study
combos, but be aware,
sometimes the last part
of the combo will only
be unleashed when an
enemy is close to the
receiving end.
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TIPS & STRATEGIES
WEAPONS
• Remember that your attack will damage any enemy that is between
you and your target. When using the Axe or Taiaha this tactic can be
put to good use.
• When in a bow fight you do not always have to try for a headshot.
If you quickly lock and shoot, your arrow will hit its target causing
the enemy to stagger back. Use this pause in attacks to lock, and
adjust for a headshot.
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