This chapter contains detailed description of the Orochi.
You will find here information about his strengths and weaknesses, full move set and combat tips.
The shield lasts for a very brief moment of time.
Orochi can deflect an incoming attackby performing a dodge that meets the incoming strike.
Take notice of Storm Rush and Riptide Strike - both attacks enable you to return with powerful counters.
you might choose four - each takes up one socket.
The table below contains the list of all abilities.
Tier
Contents
1
Bounty Hunter- (Passive) Each kill renews a portion of health and stamina points.
Available from the beginning.
Kiai- Orochi can stun nearby enemies with a scream.
Iron Lungs- (Passive) it’s possible for you to sprint with an empty stamina bar.
Kunai- Enables you to throw a dagger that deals some damage to your target.
Revenge Attacks- (Passive) Your attacks fill up the Revenge meter.
3
Long Bow- Enables you to fire a long bow, dealing moderate damage.
Available from the beginning.
Sharpen Blade- All attacks induce a small Bleed effect that deals damage over time.
Slip Through- (Passive) Dodging raises your damage dealt for a short period of time.
4
Nail Bomb- A trap that induces the Bleed effect to every target in its area of effect.
Fear Itself- The enemies in your vicinity receive penalties to stamina and defense.
Arrow Storm- Enables Orochi to call for an arrow volley that deals moderate damage to an area.
Orochi has multiple special attacks that can be further mixed in fluid combinations.
The table below lists all available combinations and special attacks.
Lightning Strikes Twice
Strong Attack, Strong Attack
A combination of two strong (yet very slow) attacks.
Consider using a different combination as this one is very easy to counter.
Crushing Wave
Sprint + Strong Attack
Unavailable in Lock Mode.
An attack that can only be utilized outside of Lock Mode.
Useful in initiating the encounters, or while chasing an escaping enemy.

Riptide Strike
Strong Attack while moving backwards.
One of two dedicated counters.
Orochi backs down a bit, and then proceeds with a powerful top attack.
Storm Rush
Hold Strong Attack while moving backwards.
Lightning Strike
Forward Dash + Light Attack
A forward lunge ending with a light attack.
Wind Gust
Deflect an attack and press Light Attack.
One of two moves using Deflect mechanic as a base.
To begin, Deflect an attack (lean in the direction of an incoming strike).
Hurricane Blast
Deflect an attack and press Strong Attack.
The second attack taking advantage of the deflect mechanics.
Performed by throwing a strong attack after a successful deflection.
Deals much more damage than Wind Gust, but can be easily mitigated.
Zone Attack
Press Light Attack and Strong Attack simultaneously.
A powerful attack that enables Orochi to hit all enemies in the near vicinity.
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