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==Insta-Counter== | ==Insta-Counter== | ||
Pressing the dash button shortly after an attack hits you while guarding will cause you to instantaneously dash forwards or backwards depending on the direction you input for movement. It's also possible to jump during an insta-counter. This technique allows for advances or skillful retreats, however it can only allow you to move away from or closer to your opponent so unwise use of this ability can put you in a vulnerable position. | Pressing the dash button shortly after an attack hits you while guarding will cause you to instantaneously dash forwards or backwards depending on the direction you input for movement. This grants a small amount of invincibility frames, and the distance of the dash is dependent on the current fighter's movement speed. It's also possible to jump during an insta-counter. This technique allows for safe advances or skillful retreats, however it can only allow you to move away from or closer to your opponent so unwise use of this ability can put you in a vulnerable position. | ||
If you're currently blocking a rush, the backwards insta-counter can also be used to save shield health by dodging rush attacks thus potentially preventing guard-breaks. Skillful timing and awareness is necessary to do this, as one mistake could easily cause the rush to connect and do damage. | If you're currently blocking a rush, the backwards insta-counter can also be used to save shield health by dodging rush attacks thus potentially preventing guard-breaks. Skillful timing and awareness is necessary to do this, as one mistake could easily cause the rush to connect and do damage. | ||
