Note that learning this technique r

Note that learning this technique requires knowledge of and familiarity with the individual combo attacks. You’re advised to learn them to determine when you have an opportunity for buffering. TIP: Since most combo chains build up to stronger and deadlier hits, if you buffer right before these hits you can redirect your stronger hits for stronger opponents, getting more bang out of your combo buck. Interrupts Although the combo that links from a certain attack is always the same; during any point in the combo chain you can interrupt the combo by doing another quick attack, which can in turn start a different combo attack. Thus, by knowing different combo attacks you can learn to customize your combos by mixing and matching your favourite attacks to do maximum damage. TIP: Sometimes when interrupting a combo with a quick attack, the corresponding combo attack will not immediately activate, instead it will be buffered, and performed after the follow-up to your current combo. This might sound confusing at first, but what effectively happens is that the interrupt and its follow-up combo are spliced between the current combo and its follow-up, as illustrated in the diagram. Quick Attack →Combo →Interrupt →Combo Follow-up →Interrupt Follow-up Special Techniques These are secret techniques that are passed down from generation to generation that only a true Katana Master(TM) can attain; some of which are discussed here. You may discover more powerful techniques as you progress. Backstab Rarely will the enemies fight you on equal footing, so be prepared to engage combatants from all directions. By pressing backward and the shootdodge button from a standing position, you will perform a special single-handed thrusting stab that can eliminate enemies directly behind you. Be warned however: while the move can quickly get you out of an awkward situation, it’s not overly powerful, and leaves you somewhat vulnerable – as a result, you will not be able to follow up with a combo. TIP: Experienced fighters will be anticipating this move, and are more likely to block it. Once you knock them off guard, either face them and finish them off, or move to a position where you’re not surrounded.