Advanced Techniques
This
guide will teach you advanced techniques for the game. Most of these
have worked. The others that didn't have worked for others so it should
be pretty accurate.
Jump Dashing
This technique is generally the most basic of advanced movement.
You should always be moving like this if you plan to get better. You move
VERY fast compared to regular running. And you might be saying, "Why don't
I just tumble. It's easier." It may be easier, but while jumping and dashing,
You move at a constant speed, you are harder to hit, and the biggest reason
is because you have a lot more control over your character. A melee dash is
VERY short as compared to a tumble, thus, more manuverability. Also, you can
perform all other advanced moving techniques only with melee, so thus, even
more manuverability. And plus, since you're jumping more, you're harder to
hit. It isvery easy, too. Melee equiped for most of this techinque.
[Jump Dashing] Melee equiped:
1. Hold W(or if you set forward to a differnet key, then that)
2. Jump (while holding W)
3. Dash (double tap W)
4. When landed, Jump (holding W)
5. Repeat from step 3.
Key press: W > Space > doube tap > Space > doube tap W > Space
The reason why you must hold your direction when you jump is to
maintain your speed during your jump. If you don't hold it, you will notice
that you will lose speed during your jump after the dash. This can be used
for any direction.
Multiple Wall Jumping
After learning the jump dash, this may be a little easier for you.
This technique will enable you to pretty much "fly." I'm pretty sure you've
seen some people bouncing and slashing off walls and moving at the same
time. That is multiple wall jumping. Although you might not see the chara-
cter flip, they are wall jumping. So you're pretty much jumping off the
wall again and again for this technique. With this, you can reach high
areas MUCH faster. Get creative with this technique. Very useful.
[Multiple Wall Jumping] Melee equiped:
1. Jump toward wall
2. [Right after you]Press space, slash with your melee ASAP!
(this cancels the neutrality after the flip)
3. Dash toward wall directly after slash
4. Wall jump again (space bar)
5. Repeat from step 2.
Default key press: (starting from a wall jump)
W > Space > Space(wall jump) > Left click > Dash > Space etc.
You will have mastered this if you can see your character not
even flipping. All you should see is your character slashing and bouncing
off of the wall. The wall jump and slash should be almost pressed together,
but the slash can come before or after the wall jump as it really doesn't
matter. If you find your character actually flipping, then there is room
for improvement as you are doing it too slow.
You might want to find a nice big wall to practice this on, like
in the battle arena or in town. Once you have got the feel for this, try
applying this everywhere. You can pretty much jump anywhere you want with
this technique if there's a wall near-by, and you can dodge bullets MUCH
easier. Try mixing some stuff up. I'm telling you how to do it, now you
have to apply it to battle and make it work! Practice makes perfect!
This also can be used in any direction, even going backwards, thus
replacing W with S, etc.
Multiple Wall Running
This is a pretty hard technique to master. Heck, even I can't do
it sometimes. So don't give up or smash your head if you can't do it in
one day. You just have to be constantly practicing this stuff. In fact,
most of this stuff, you won't be able to get it all in one day. No way.
Unless you play for 24 hours and get really hardcore.
So... Multiple wall running is... well... multiple wall running.
You execute a wall run, and right when you flip off, slash to cancel
neutrality, dash towards the wall in a diagonal angle, then double tap space.
Sounds easy? It might be to you, but for most people(like me), it's frickin'
hard...
[Multiple Wall Running] Melee equiped:
1. Execute wall run
2. Jump off(by pressing space during wall run, or if it
automatically makes you jump off.)
3. Slash with melee
4. Dash (towards the wall at a diagonal angle, and make sure
you are not looking up or down, directly center diagonaly
at the wall)
5. When you hit the wall, double tap space
6. Repeat from step 2.
Default Key Press:
Wall run > Space > (space) > slash > dash > double tap space
^Optional^
(The "optional" refers to if you jump off the wall yourself by
pressing space, or if you just let the AI autojump for you from
hitting the end of the wall or because you did a wall run too long.
Yes, yes, looks easy, yet it is nothing near it when you try to learn
it. Lots of practice for this one. Practicing Multiple Wall Jumping helps.
You'll probably need some nice clean walls to practice this, like in the
battle arena and town. If you can't get the double space part right, then here
might be some of your problems: 1. You are facing the wall up or down. You
can't wall jump nor wall run when you face up or down. You must face the wall
directly centered. 2. You're pressing space too early. 3. Your angle at the
wall is not right. Also, pressing space multiple times instead of twice might
help you get the prespective of it. And if you all you're doing is wall jump-
ing, then try to press space right after the wall jump. That SHOULD work.
There's nothing else I can really say. It's all up to you to do it and how
you apply it in combat.
Elevator/Wall Fly
This is very useful for climbing walls. You might ask, "Why don't I
just hang on the wall with my sword?" The elevator is faster that than wall
hang climbing. This move won't work well with daggers. If you try this with
daggers, you'll just end up multiple wall jumping, which is just as good.
[Elevator] Sword of Kodachi Equipped
1. Jump when you're about 5 feet from a wall.
2. Dash forward
3. Slash and immediatly press jump
4. Repeat from step 2
Default key press:
Space > Double tap W > Left mouse button > Space
This technique is quite simple and will let you climb walls very efficiently.
This move can be used when you're facing any direction. The sword must touch a
wall for this to work though.
Slashshot
Ahhhhhh yes, the "Slashshot." This technique is the basis of attacking
of all korean-style players. This is what pretty much makes a korean-style
player. You're probably wondering what's so good about it. Well... I'll number
it for ya.
1. You can move at fast speeds and attack.(Thus dodging and shooting. TONS
better than tumbling)
2. If you're close, the slash kicks in and stuns opponent for 0.5 seconds,
leaving him/her open for a nice shot. Or they just get a nice gash.
3. You can easily confusing opponents on your location if you move fast.
Once mastered, you will pretty much kill everyone who doesn't know
how to do it, unless the other person knows how to, they have range weapons
and can get away from you, or if they can JSD(Jump shoot dash). Well,
here's how to do the wicked thing.
[Slashshot] Melee equiped:
1. Do jump dash(jump, dash)
2. Right after double tapping W, slash and HOLD left click
3a. Switch to desired weapon, and still holding left click
3b. The gun should auto-shoot
3c. By the time you auto-shoot, you should have hit the ground.
Jump once you hit the ground.
4. Switch to sword
5. Repeat from step 1.
Default key press:
W > Space > double tap W > Slash > Switch to gun > Jump > Switch to melee
It doesn't look easy. And it's not. Aimming while executing this
Technique is very hard. Also, movement is very hard, as you will find your-
self moving only foward while doing this, making you an automatic weapon
magnet. Mastering it during practice might be pretty easy, but applying it in
battle is not... if you play hardcore for hours, you will master it within a
day or a few, but if not... It'll be something you'll eventually do.
Probably one of the best techniques in the game. In-fact, it probably is the
best technique in the game. Every gun may apply to this.
If you are hitting the ground when you shoot, that is fine. Once
you hit the ground, jump, switch to sword, dash, slash, etc. etc. So don't
worry if you're hitting the ground before you shoot. Many people ask this
question and think they're doing it wrong, it's supposed to be like that
and jump when you hit the ground.
When doing this, you should approach the enemy at a diagonal or side
angle. If you move directly forward, the foe probably has a rifle and will
nail you with every shot. Also, when you're close, it gets VERY hard to aim
as you are moving up and down. Also, when you execute this, keep repeating it
over and over for it to be effective. That's why you see many good players
moving and dashing all over the place, and they still hit you. If you pause
during any step(Like when you land and forget to jump) and it happens
often, this technique would be rendered pretty much useless. This is the main
focus of the slashshot, slashing, shooting, and mad movement at the same time.
Try to mix up your movements when battling. Good luck trying to learn
and master this.
If you have a hard time aimming during a slashshot, a way to practice
is to make your own game, find an object to aim for at a reasonable range,
then slashshoot away. Many people prefer to aim for windows in the town
level. Also, as for straight up point blank shots while doing the SS, try
not to aim downward. If you aim straight, you actually might have a chance
to hit them and maybe even other people. Can be used in all directions.
Butterfly
You may have seen some people Jump dash at you with a sword, and see
their sword move in a weird way. If it was a girl, it looked like the sword
spun left and right. This technique is called the butterfly. It is when you
slash and guard very quickly while jump dashing. If you can do it right, you
can kill those swordie newbs in no time. Also, this only works with the sword
and kodachis, since the knife cannot block. Here we go!
[Butterfly] Melee equiped:
1. Do jump dash(jump, dash)
2. Right after double tapping W, slash
3. Right after slash, block
4. Repeat from step 1.
Default key press: W > Space > Double tap W > slash > Block > Repeat
Again, it sounds pretty easy, but it's actually kinda hard since
you're adding in 2 new steps from a jumping step and aimming at your opponent.
When you do it in a game, you will find it's usefulness. And not only for
gladiator games, but for real games, as you will be able to block incomming
shots. It's attacking and guarding at almost the same time, what more can you
want?
Try to master this bad boy. Mastering in meaning being able to do this
VERY fast and consecutively. From my own experiences against korean pros,
I have been killed only by their mad fast butterfly skills, and that was
a game with guns, too. So mastering this and able to execute fast and you wil
own. Can be used in all directions.
JSD(Jump, shoot, dash)
I'm sure you've never heard of this technique before, but if you've
ever played with me(Linaus), it's a technique I use. It is called "Jump,
Shoot, Dash." I made this technique myself, and i've never seen anyone else
do it. It is an easier alternative to the slashshot. It works very well
if you can aim, it's a lot easier to learn, and it's not bad either. I am
able to kill slashshooters with this technique myself. Although, I don't
really use it anymore since I can slashshoot, but still, if you're willing
to give this a try, go for it, it's a good tech. So, it pretty much
goes like this: Jump, shoot, dash, repeat.
[JSD] Melee equiped:
1. Jump
2. Switch to desired weapon
3. Shoot
4. Switch to sword
5. Dash (in mid-air)
6. Repeat from step 1.
Default key press:
Space > Long Range > Shoot > Melee > Dash in mid-air
It sounds easier, and it is easier, although it might be hard for
some people. If you've played any fast-paced FPS extensivly (CS doesn't
count, but Half-Life does), you SHOULD be able to find this technique easy
to learn.
As you see, the technique does not have a slash, a hold, nor a
dash before the slash, so it's a lot more basic. This is effective, too.
If you move and aim very aggressivly(like me) while doing this, you should be
able to compete with the slashshot. In general though, the slashshot is a lot
better, but a lot harder to use. The JSD is easier to learn, easier to use,
and pretty effective.
Just be sure you keep moving like the slashshot. Jump, shoot, sword-
dash, land and jump again, shoot, sword-dash. Over and over, just like
the slashshot. Remember that the shot and sword dash must be in mid-air. When
you land, jump and repeat. I told you it's pretty much an alternative...
And remember to always mix up your movements. Moving directly foward toward
the enemy makes you a very easy target. Also, try to move as fast as you
can. Have fun using this technique!. Can be used in all directions.
Half Step
Now that I have actually learned this technique myself, I can see
how effective it can be. But, if I can actually apply the stupid thing in
combat and master it, then great... But, I still havn't even mastered
the slashshot... But anyways, the half step is basically the slashshot,
but except when you land after slashing, you ground dash(with melee) in any
direction then switch and auto-shoot. Very confusing, but I will explain
it further.
[Half Step] Melee equiped :
1. Jump
2. Dash(Double tap W)
3. Slash and hold
4a. Switch to desired weapon
4b. Once you land, do not jump, dash in any direction
4c. Auto-shoot occurs.
4d. The dash(without windstreaks and with gun) occurs.
5. Repeat from step 1.
Default key press:
Space > double tap W > Slash > Long Range > Dash(once landed) > auto-shot
The reason why there is 4a, b, c, and d is because these steps occur
around the same time. In this technique, you must be VERY fast, especially if
you plan on doing the technique consistantly.
So what SHOULD happen is that you jump, dash, slash(hold), switch,
then once you land, dash in any direction. You should have auto-shot once you
landed and when you dash when landed, the wind streaks from the dash should
not be visible, and you will move at dash speed immediately after the shot
with your gun in the direction you dashed. If you tumbled, then you did it
too slow. This technique does not have tumbling in it. You must remind your-
self that step 4 must be done VERY quickly all together.
To know if you're doing it right, you should see yourself shoot
right when you land(also at the end of the first dash), and then immediately
after the auto-shot, you should move to the direction you dashed toward
on the ground with no wind streaks with your gun out. Be reminded that
this must be a dash without wind streaks, not a tumble. I hope you understood
all of that! Have fun trying to learn this bad boy. If you're accustomed to
the slashshot, you'll find yourself jumping when you land! Can be used in
all directions.
Light Step
Light step is a technique that one of Korean's partner uses
exclusively, because it is only good if you can do it well. Err... I believe
Korean explained it as so:
[Light Step] Melee Equiped:
Jump -> Slash -> Long Range -> Melee -> Dash -> Slash -> Switch -> Melee -> Dash
All in one jump, there are two weapon changes from sword to SG and
back, and two dashes. Can be used in all directions. Works for dashing silently.
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