Tutorial
Press the dodge button to evade an incoming attack, steering with the stick. Slip to the side or backstep to evade — lunging toward the enemy will still get you hit. Dodging is especially effective against Unblockable Attacks.
Nail the timing for a Perfect Dodge: dodge left or right just before the hit lands to duck it. A Perfect Dodge costs no stamina and opens the enemy up for a counterattack — and even if your direction is wrong, correct timing still means no stamina spent.