The Last Blade

Game Details:

The Last Blade is highly distinctive in terms of visuals and mechanics. In terms of art style, it uses ink-wash painting backgrounds and character illustrations to create a strong sense of classical romance. In terms of the fighting system, it introduces the core "Power" and "Speed" battle modes:

• Power Mode: Strong attack power, with unique "Potential Secrets" and a one-time "Repel" parry ability, suitable for players seeking high burst damage.
• Speed Mode: Fast attack speed, can perform multi-hit combos, and can use unique "Speed Combo," sacrificing single-hit damage for the splendor and control of the combo.

In addition, the game's "Sword Quality Release" system allows players to enter a burst state when the energy gauge is full, further enhancing strategic depth, while the "Execution" command allows players to interrupt opponents' combos by consuming the energy gauge when being comboed, making offense and defense more balanced.

Game Guide:

"Power" and "Speed" Mode Selection and Advanced Practical Techniques

The core of The Last Blade's guide lies in the selection and use of "Power" and "Speed" modes, as well as the mastery of key mechanisms such as "Repel/Combo."

I. Mode Selection and Core Advantages:

• Power Mode: Your main goal is to deal high-damage combos and use Repel to counter opponents on defense. The Repel operation is to push the joystick backward and press the C button; if successful, you can counterattack and get a chance for a charged attack, which is a sharp tool to turn the situation around. The Potential Secret of Power Mode is the highest damage move and should be used when the opponent is in a state of rigidity or knocked down and getting up.
• Speed Mode: Your main advantage is the Speed Combo (A+B continuously, or preset combo keys), and a faster energy gauge accumulation rate. Although the Speed Combo has low single-hit damage, it can quickly suppress opponents and is suitable for beginners to familiarize themselves with combos. Speed Mode does not have Repel, but relies on more precise Just Defense (i.e., press the defense button at the moment the attack hits) on defense.

II. General Advanced Practical Techniques:

• Air Defense and Anti-Air: The jumping system in the game is very flexible, but when facing jumping attacks, you must learn to use air defense (hold down the defense button in the air) to reduce damage or adjust the landing timing. Ground characters should always be prepared to use rising dragons or heavy slashes for anti-air.
• Get-up Pressure and Reverse: When the opponent is down, do not rush to attack. Excellent players will use reverse attacks at the moment of getting up (jump behind the opponent and attack at the moment of getting up), or use moves with attack duration to exert pressure, forcing the opponent to choose defense or get up and counterattack.
• Energy Management: After the energy gauge (Super Secret Gauge) is full, if you use "Power" mode, give priority to releasing the Potential Secret. If you use "Speed" mode, you can perform Sword Quality Release (press all attack keys), enter a high-speed state, and maximize the damage and efficiency of the Speed Combo.

III. Defense Counterattack——The Essence of Repel/Block:

• Power Mode's Repel: High risk, high reward. Use it at the moment the opponent's attack makes contact (the judgment frame is very short), and if successful, it will emit a white light effect. This not only completely resolves the damage but also puts the opponent in a state of long-term rigidity, which is the best time to counterattack Potential Secrets.
• Speed Mode's Block: After a successful block, a green light effect will be emitted, and you will not be knocked back, and you can instantly get an energy gauge reward. After a successful block, you have an extremely short time to counterattack, usually a quick light attack or throw. This is the key for Speed Mode to maintain pressure.