Basic Actions in Lords of Shadow games are basic skills. They are often available early in the game and usually do not require any specific item or artifact in order to perform them.
Item Data
| Item Data: Basic Action | ||||||||
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| Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
| Lords of Shadow | ||||||||
| A basic direct chain attack. Will only hit enemies directly in front of you. | First Obtained: Start with |
Sequence: [Direct Attack] = Square (PS3) or X (Xbox 360) button | ||||||
| A basic area effect chain attack. Will hit all nearby enemies around you. | First Obtained: Start with |
Sequence: [Area Attack] = Triangle (PS3) or Y (Xbox 360) button | ||||||
| Use the currently selected secondary weapon by pressing the [Secondary Weapon Attack] button. Switch between available secondary weapons with the directional buttons. | First Obtained: When Silver Dagger found |
Sequence: [Secondary Weapon Attack] = Circle (PS3) or B (Xbox 360) button | ||||||
| A basic jump. Combine this move with other attacks to perform aerial combos. | First Obtained: Start with |
Sequence: [Jump] = x (PS3) or A (Xbox 360) button | ||||||
| Press and hold the [Block] button to block enemy attacks. Unblockable attacks are indicated with a bright warning flash. | Find: Besieged Village |
Sequence: Hold [Block]; [Block] = L2 (PS3) or LB (Xbox 360) | ||||||
| Press the [Block] button at exactly the right time to synchronize your block. When performed correctly, the enemy will be stunned for a few moments. | First Obtained: Hunting Path |
Sequence: [Block] = L2 (PS3) or LB (Xbox 360) | ||||||
| While blocking [Block] use the left stick to evade enemy attacks. | Find: Besieged Village |
Sequence: [Block] + Left analog stick | ||||||
| Similar to dodge, but performed while airborne, this is a good defence against enemies who attack you while in the air. Landing back on the ground can also knock back smaller enemies surrounding you. | Find: Besieged Village (after a Quick Recovery successfully performed) |
Sequence: Hold [Block] + [Jump] | ||||||
| Press the [Grab]/[Interact] button to grab enemies or interact with a glowing object. Small enemies can be thrown against other foes by moving the left stick in the desired direction while performing the grab action. | First Obtained: Start with |
Sequence: [Grab] = [Interact] = R2 (PS3) or RB (Xbox 360) | ||||||
| You can navigate vertical surfaces using the Combat Cross. Press [Interact] to interact with a shining Grip Point and then use the left stick to move. Pressing [Direct Attack] or [Area Attack] will kick away from the surface and pressing [Jump] will let go from the Grip and allow you to jump away. | First Obtained: Once Hook Tip acquired. |
Sequence: [Interact] | ||||||
| The combat focus is an ancient technique from the Brotherhood of Light. Once fully focused, a capable warrior can extract Neutral Elemental orbs from his enemies after each successful hit. (Usage) The combat focus meter is filled when you fight well; use varied attacks and avoid being hit. Lack of combat will slowly decrease the meter and magic use will pause it. | ||||||||
| Experience points measure the progression of your skill in the game. Points are earned by defeating enemies and solving puzzles. (Usage) The number beneath the Health Bar indicates the amount of Experience points available to spend. This will glow when you can buy a new combo from the Travel Book. You can spend Experience point in the Extras Menu to unlock bonus features. | Find: Besieged Village |
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| Lords of Shadow 2 | ||||||||
| Direct attack that hits enemies in front of you. | First Obtained: Castle Siege |
Sequence: [Direct Attack] (ground or air) | ||||||
| Area attack that hits nearby enemies around you. | First Obtained: Castle Siege |
Sequence: [Area Attack] (triangle on PS3) (ground or air) | ||||||
| A basic jump. Combine this move with other attacks to perform aerial combos. | First Obtained: Castle Siege |
Sequence: [Jump] (x on PS3) | ||||||
| Momentarily increases movement speed. Perfect for covering short distances quickly, especially useful for closing the gap between you and your enemy. Double tap to sprint. | First Obtained: (starts with) |
Sequence: [Movement] x 2 | ||||||
| Press and hold [Block] to block enemy attacks. Unblockable attacks are indicated with a red warning flash. | First Obtained: Castle Siege |
Sequence: [Block] (L2 on PS3) (ground or air) | ||||||
| Press [Block] at exactly the right time to synchronize your block. When performed correctly the enemy will be stunned for a few moments. Unblockable attacks, indicated with a red warning flash, can't be synch blocked. | First Obtained: Castle Siege |
Sequence: At just the right time - [Block] (ground or air) | ||||||
| While blocking with [Block] use the left stick to evade enemy attacks. | First Obtained: Castle Siege |
Sequence: Hold [Block] + [Movement] (ground or air) | ||||||
| Similar to dodge but performed while airborne. A good defense against enemies who attack you in the air. Landing back on the ground can also knock back smaller enemies surrounding you. | First Obtained: Start with |
Sequence: Hold [Block] + [Jump] | ||||||
| Press [Grip / Use] to grab enemies or interact with glowing objects. | First Obtained: Castle Siege |
Sequence: [Grip / Use] (Circle on PS3) | ||||||
| You are primarily awarded Experience Points when you defeat enemies, although you can also obtain them by exploring the world. Experience Points are used to acquire combat skills, relics and other valuable items that you will find on your adventure. The number under Dracula's health bar indicates the number of Experience Points available to be spent. The number will shine when you have enough to buy a new combat skill in the Travel Book. | First Obtained: Bernhard's Wing |
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| To be a master in the use of a weapon, you must master each one of its skills. Each skill has its own mastery container, which is filled by using the skill. Once the container is full, you can transfer the mastery achieved to the corresponding weapon. Master as many skills as you can to level up your weapons. | First Obtained: Science District |
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| Inherited from his training under the Brotherhood of Light, Dracula retains his knowledge of Combat Focus. When he is concentrating fully, the Prince of Darkness can extract blood orbs from his enemies with each successful hit. The focus meter fills when you fight well: Try different attacks, use Synchronised Blocks and avoid getting hit. Not fighting reduces the Combat Focus and activating any of our powers stops it completely. | First Obtained: Bernhard's Wing |
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