NORMAL ATTACK (ARMED)

Perform different slashing attacks when armed depending on the button used.
Some techniques may change depending on the distance to your opponent.

NORMAL ATTACK (UNARMED)

You can still attack even when unarmed.
However, such attacks are less powerful than armed attacks.

KICK

Kicks can be performed whether or not a character is armed.
Different kick attacks can be performed when the directional buttons (PS4™) / D-pad (Xbox One) is used in combination with the kick button.

SWORD CLASH

When slashing attacks collide under certain circumstances, a Sword Clash will occur.
If this happens, repeatedly press the slash attack buttons.

GUARD

Press the directional buttons (PS4™) / D-pad (Xbox One) opposite the direction of your opponent to defend against the opponent's attacks.
You can guard while either standing or crouching. Each kind of guard has certain attacks that it cannot block.
You can also deflect certain attacks by guarding against them.

JUST DEFENSE, STANCE BREAK

Guard right when an opponent attacks to perform a Just Defense.
You can perform a Stance Break when this happens.

SPECIAL MOVE

Combine the directional buttons (PS4™) / D-pad (Xbox One) with other buttons to perform character-specific special moves.
Some moves will change depending on the buttons pressed.

GUARD BREAK

Inputting a throw command near an enemy will perform a Guard Break, which cannot be guarded against.

DODGE

Enemy attacks can be dodged on the spot.
However, enemy throw attacks (Guard Break attacks) can only be dodged during the first moment of the attack.

COUNTER

Countering certain enemy slashing attacks at the perfect moment will allow you to deflect the attack and knock your opponent back.
It is possible to send an opponent's weapon flying by deflecting a heavy slash attack.

BLADE CATCH

Performing a Blade Catch against certain slashing attacks at the perfect moment when unarmed will cause you to catch your opponent's weapon.
When successfully performed, you will down your opponent and can send his or her weapon flying.

SURPRISE ATTACK

Surprise Attacks are special mid-level attacks that cannot be blocked by a crouching guard.

MAX RAGE

Your Rage Gauge will fill as you take damage.
Once the Rage Gauge is full, you will enter Max Rage.
During Max Rage, your attack power will increase, certain special moves will be enhanced, and you will be able to unleash a Weapon Flipping Technique.

RAGE EXPLOSION

You can perform a Rage Explosion at the cost of your Rage Gauge.
This will greatly increase your attack power, enhance certain special moves, and allow you to perform Weapon Flipping Techniques and Lightning Blades.
The Rage Explosion can be performed at any time during a match, but only once per match. After activation, your Rage Gauge will be consumed.
The Rage Explosion will also last for a longer amount of time if your life is low when it is activated.

WEAPON FLIPPING TECHNIQUE

This technique can be unleashed when you are at Max Rage or in Rage Explosion mode.
Send your opponent's weapon flying by landing this technique.
However, Max Rage or Rage Explosion will come to an end when this technique is used.

LIGHTNING BLADE

This is a powerful attack where you quickly rush toward an opponent. It can only be unleashed during Rage Explosion.
The amount of damage this attack does is determined by how much of your gauge remains during Rage Explosion mode.
Regardless of whether or not Lightning Blade lands, performing it will cause Rage Explosion to come to an end.

SUPER SPECIAL MOVE

Each character has one extremely powerful attack.
It can be used at any time during a match, but only once per match.