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Break Attacks also interrupt Reversal Edge attacks and cause significant damage to the Guard Gauge.

In most cases the opponent can still block after guarding a Break Attack, but you can usually attack before your opponent, meaning they’ll be forced to block the next attack. Some attacks have a built-in jump that can also evade low attacks.īreak Attack – A Guard Break Attack is almost like stunning an opponent. Jumping is usually used to evade low attacks in Soul Calibur.

Jumping – If you hold the guard button, then press Up or diagonally Up-Forward or Up-Back, your character will jump straight up, forward or back respectively. Timing is key and your opponent still has a chance Guard Impact you if you attack right away. Depending on your timing, you can get a free attack on your opponent after a successful Guard Impact.

While there are some exceptions the only attacks you cannot parry are Break Attacks. Guard Impacts – A staple of the Soul Calibur series, if you time a Guard Impact correctly you can parry all attacks, including throws. You cannot block throws, and if you block a Break Attack in most cases your opponent can attack before you, although you can still block the next attack. If you block while crouching you will guard against attacks that hit low. If you block while standing you will guard against high and mid-hitting attacks. You’ll need to check the individual character move lists for details, but they consist of attacks that do not use your character’s weapon.īlocking – You must block by holding the guard button in Soul Calibur. Kick – Kicks come in all shapes and sizes, but are usually faster and weaker than many other attacks. However, Vertical Attacks can be sidestepped to the left or right. Vertical Attack – Vertical Attacks are usually a little bit slower than Horizontal Attacks, but they generally inflict a bit more damage. Horizontal Attack – Horizontal Attacks are generally some of the fastest attacks in your arsenal and can interrupt an opponent trying to sidestep to the left or right. Must have at least one full bar of meter. Release to execute a Reversal Edge attack. You can press diagonally up-forward or up-back to jump forward or back respectively. Parry all attacks and throws except Break Attacks. Soul Calibur 6 Controls Notation (PS4 / Xbox)