This chapter contains detailed description of the Kensei.
You will find here information about his strengths and weaknesses, full move set and combat tips.
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Last update:17 February 2017
Kensei is one of the three Samurai classes available from the beginning.
Kensei is best utilized as a middle range hero.
On the other hand, the player can use a strong overhand slash dealt from left or right side.
Both strikes are performed as a third hit in the combination.
Kensei has six traits (i.e.
you might choose only one ability from each tier.
The table below contains the descriptions of all abilities available for Kensei.
Tier
Contents
1
Fast Recovery- Stamina has a faster regeneration rate.
Available from the beginning.
Body Count- Killing enemy soldiers regenerates health and stamina points.
Iron Lungs- you might sprint even when the stamina bar is empty.
2
Inspire- Once used, allies deal more damage, while soldiers nearby fight faster.
Smoke Bomb- Throw a smoke bomb on the ground which makes locking-on impossible.
Chilling Stare- Lowers Attack and Defense values of nearby enemies.
3
Second Wind- Recover some of your health.
Available from the beginning.
Long Bow- Enables Kensei to fire a long bow, dealing moderate damage.
Steadfast- Any Throw attempts directed at you result in a temporary immunity.
4
Arrow Storm- An aerial attack affecting a small area, dealing medium damage.
Available from the beginning.
Stalwart Banner- Nearby Allies regain health continuously.
Unblockable- Your attacks are Unblockable for a short period of time.
This class focuses on strings of hits rather than special attacks.
Name
How to perform
Description
Rushing Sweep
Perform a strong attack while sprinting.
Unavailable in Lock Mode.
This move can only be performed when outside of Lock Mode.
It enables the player to perform a powerful strike that is perfect to initiate a fight.
Helm Splitter
Perform a Forward Dash and make a light attack during its duration.
One of a few available attacks that initiate the player to engage an enemy through a dash.
Swift Strike
Make a Side Dash (left or right) and perform a light attack.
Another dashing attack, this time performed after a Side Dash.
Grasping Pounce
Forward Dash + Guardbreak
The third combination and the first one employing Forward Dash.
One of the best moves in game.
Consider using a different combination when facing a player-controlled hero.
Enables Kensei to begin with two fast strikes and conclude with an unblockable/uninterruptible strong attack.
The combo deals more damage, but the attacks are slower, giving your opponent more chance to parry.
Use this combination when fighting with a slow opponent, or a player that has visible problems with parrying.
Use a different combination when fighting against an human opponent.
Zone Attack
Press light and heavy attack simultaneously.
A doubled zone attack that damages all targets in the near vicinity.
you could stop the attack after the first hit.
It uses around 50% of the stamina bar.
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