Basic Actions

Attack

Attacks with the currently equipped weapon.
Perform a variety of combos (consecutive attacks) by pressing buttons in a certain order.

Attack
Quick AttackStrong Attack
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Block

Block enemy attacks while holding the button.
Move while blocking to do a Reverse Wind, where you simultaneously evade and move.

Block
BlockThe Reverse Wind Technique (Dodge Move)
While blocking
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There are some enemy attacks that can penetrate the block. Block to check your opponent, then use the Reverse Wind to dodge the attack and fight back.

Jump

Jump into the air. You can cross pits and jump over enemies. Press the button at the same time to automatically jump to nearby enemies. This is called a Wind Run (Homing Jump).
As Momiji, you can do a double jump by pressing the button again while jumping.

Jump
JumpWind Run (Homing Jump)
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Alternate between Jump and Reverse Wind to move faster than normal.

Shuriken/Projectile Weapon

Attack using shuriken or projectile weapons such as bows. Usable both on the ground and mid-air while jumping.

Shuriken/Projectile Weapon
ShurikenProjectile Weapon
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Xbox Series X|S
PC Gamepad
Keyboard & Mouse

Precision Shooting Mode

You can go into Precision Shooting Mode while you have a Bow or other projectile weapon equipped, which will display crosshairs and allow you to aim with higher precision.

Precision Shooting Mode
Show CrosshairsShoot
PlayStation®5+
Xbox Series X|S+
PC Gamepad+
Keyboard & Mouse+

Precision Shooting Mode Controls

While in Precision Shooting Mode, you can zoom in, move while continuing to aim, or change where you are aiming while standing still.

While Showing Crosshairs
Zoom In/Zoom OutMove While AimingMove Crosshairs
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Hanging

Jump onto a pole or cliff, or slowly lower yourself from a cliff edge to enter a hanging state.

While hanging, you can move left and right, climb to the platform above, or fall.

Hanging Controls

Hanging
HangingMoveClimb to Platform AboveFall
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Xbox Series X|S
PC Gamepad
Keyboard & Mouse

Do a big jump by spinning on the pole you are hanging off of.

Use Wall

After jumping towards the wall, hold the button to do a Shadowless run. You can still attack and jump while Shadowless.

Do a vertical jump while Shadowless to kick the wall and reach even higher up with a Flying Bird Flip.
Press the button again at the right times to do consecutive Flying Bird Flips.
Press the attack button while doing a Flying Bird Flip to do a stronger attack than normal, a Flying Bird Flip Attack.

Controls Using Wall

Use Wall
The Technique of Shadowless Footsteps (Wall Running)Flying Bird FlipFlying Bird Flip Attack
Face the WallDuring Shadowless RunDuring Flying Bird Flip
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Master the Flying Bird Flip Attack to make the wall your ally and turn the battle in your favor.

Swimming Technique

For swimming on a water surface or diving.
Jump into the water and repeatedly press the corresponding button at the right time to Water Run on the water's surface.
You can attack during a Water Run just like you can on land.

Underwater/Water Surface Controls

Underwater/Water Surface
SwimDive (Swim Underwater)Water Run
UnderwaterUnderwaterWhile Surfaced
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Xbox Series X|S+
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Keyboard & Mouse+

When Pinned by Enemy

Press one of the following buttons multiple times to escape from being pinned down or bitten by an enemy.

Escape from Emergency Situation
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