Introduction to Advanced Combat

Once you've mastered the basics, it's time to learn the advanced techniques that separate good players from truly skilled fighters. These techniques require practice and dedication but will dramatically improve your performance in all content.

This guide covers the most impactful advanced techniques and provides practice routines for skill development.

Advanced Techniques

Perfect I-Frame Dodging

Advanced

Maximize invincibility frames to avoid all damage from attacks.

  • Time your dodge to match the attack animation
  • Dodge at the last possible moment for maximum safety
  • Practice boss attack patterns in normal mode first
  • Chain i-frames with counter-attacks for optimal damage

Combo Extension

Advanced

Extend your combo chains for massive damage output.

  • Learn the timing windows for each attack in your combo
  • Use dodge cancels to extend combos safely
  • Master light-to-heavy attack transitions
  • Finish combos with the highest damage move

Parry Timing

Expert

Perfect parries provide counter-attack opportunities.

  • Parry windows are typically 0.3-0.5 seconds
  • Listen for audio cues to help with timing
  • Successful parries restore energy
  • Some attacks require specific parry directions

Energy Cycling

Expert

Maximize energy efficiency for sustained combat performance.

  • Alternate between skills and basic attacks
  • Use energy-return mechanics strategically
  • Save burst energy for critical moments
  • Build energy-focused gear for support roles

Positional Play

Expert

Use positioning to gain advantages in every engagement.

  • Always fight with your back to a wall
  • Use elevation for ranged advantage
  • Kite enemies into unfavorable positions
  • Control chokepoints for AoE advantage

Skill Development Tips

  • Record your gameplay to identify improvement areas
  • Study high-level players on video platforms
  • Practice one technique at a time in training mode
  • Learn to cancel animations for faster reactions
  • Develop muscle memory through repetition

Practice Routine

Follow this structured practice routine to efficiently develop your advanced skills.

Warm-up

10 min

Basic combos and movement drills

Technique Focus

20 min

Practice specific advanced technique

Application

20 min

Apply skills in actual combat

Review

10 min

Analyze performance and identify errors

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