Info
- Total length: 35.5 in.
- Blade length: 29.5 in.
- Curvature: .8 in.
- Weight: 3.3 lbs.
- Description: Standard Japanese sword. It has a good balance of length, speed and power and may be used without concern of the distance between the character and opponent. Suitable for various attacks like slashing, sweeping and stabbing. Beginners can use this to get a good feel for the game without being heavily disadvantaged.
High Stance
- O, X - Vertical Slash to Tenmei Slash
An overhead strike followed by an underhand swing.
- O, X, Towards, O - Tenmei Step-In Vertical Slash
An overhead strike, an underhand swing, then a large single step forward with an added overhead attack.
- O, X, Back, O - Tenmei Stepping Vertical Slash
An overhead strike, an underhand swing, then a full body spin with an added overhead attack.
- O, X, X - Vertical Slash to Tenmei Slash to Tenmei Spinning Slash
An overhead strike, an underhand swing, then a slight crouching swipe to the enemy's legs, knocking them down if it connects, and can kill opponents already knocked down.
- X, X, O - Double Body Slash and Vertical Slash
2 side swipes, followed by an overhead.
- Towards + O - Stepping Vertical Slash
A slightly slower version of the default overhead strike, where the character steps forward a bit before striking.
- Towards, Towards, O - Stepping Upper Attack
The character dashes toward the enemy while keeping the blade raised high, going for a deadly love tap just as effective as any other overhead attack.
- Towards + X - Step-In Body Slash
A more-forwarding moving version of the standard Reverse Attack, with minimal change in swing speed.
- Towards, Towards, X - Step-In Reverse Body Slash
A stronger, farther reaching version of the standard Reverse Attack, but has long recovery, even on clean hit.
Normal Stance
- O, X, O - Diagonal Slash to Body Attack to Omote Tsutsumi
An overhead-side slash-overhead combo; you step forward during the last 2 strikes.
- X, X, X - Reverse Body Slash to Upward Slash to Reverse Triple Attack
Side slash, an upward follow-up swing with a full body spin afterwards, then another side slash.
- Towards + O - Stepping Upper Attack
The character dashes toward the enemy while keeping the blade raised high, going for a deadly love tap just as effective as any other overhead attack.
- Towards + X - Step-In Body Slash
A stronger, farther reaching version of the standard Reverse Attack, but has long recovery, even on clean hit.
- Towards, Towards, O - Running Stab
Stick your arms out far while doing a large step forward for a large thrust attack.
- Towards, Towards, X - Leg Sweep
A slight crouching swipe to the enemy's legs, knocking them down if it connects, and can kill opponents already knocked down.
Low Stance
- O - Vertical Slash
Same as the usual overhead attack, but it's faster than in other stances.
- X - Upward Slash
A stationary underhanded swing.
- X, O, O - Inoshikacho
A stationary underhanded swing, then 2 forward stepping overheads.
- X, O, X - Upward Slash and Diagonal Return to Upward Slash Envelope
A stationary underhanded swing, 1 forward stepping overhead, then another underhand swing.
- X, X, O - Double Upward Slash and Diagonal Return
2 stationary underhanded swings, then a forward step overhead slash.
- Towards + O - Step-In Vertical Slash
A forward stepping overhead slash, but with slow recovery.
- Towards + X - Step-In Upward Slash
A forward stepping underhand swing, but with slow recovery.
Two Sword Stance
- X - Reverse Stab
A basic sword poke.
- X, X - Nikyoh
2 basic sword pokes.
- X, O - Hyouten
A basic thrust with one sword, than an overhead with the other.
- O - Diagonal Slash
A basic overhead slash.
- O, X - Two Sword Tenmei Slash
A basic overhead with one sword, then an underhand slash with the other.
- O, X, O - Two Sword Tenmei Chain
An overhead - underhand - overhead combo, switching blades each time.
- O, X, X - Two Sword Tenmei Slash to Stab
An overhead - underhand - thrust combo, using the same sword for the last 2 hits.
- X, O, O - Reverse Stab to Hyouten to Hyouten Nioh Stab
A thrust, overhead, then 2-way thrust combo.
- X, O, X - Hyouten Combo
1 sword poke, then 2 overheads.
- X, X, O - Nikyoh-ten
2 basic sword pokes, then an overhead
- X, X, Towards, X - Nikyoh Spinning Stab
2 basic sword pokes, then a slow full body spin, then another thrust.
- X, X, Back, X - Nikyoh Double Hand Stab
2 basic sword pokes, a slight back step while slightly raising both swords, then a thrust attack using both swords at once.
Iai Stance
- O - Downward Slice
A quick overhead slash, then twirl your sword before slowly sheathing it back.
- Towards, O - Downward Slice and Return
A quick overhead slash that ends in High Stance.
- X - Draw
A quick side slash, then twirl your sword before slowly sheathing it back.
- Towards, X - Ichimonji Draw
A crouching swipe to the enemy's legs, knocking them down if it connects, and can kill opponents already knocked down.
- Back, X - Retreat Stopper
A very shallow-ranged swipe to the enemy's legs, knocking them down if it connects, but can kill opponents already knocked down.
- Towards, Towards, O - Step-In Downward Slice
A far stepping overhead slash, twirling the sword before slowly sheathing it back.
- Towards, Towards, X - Lunging Horizontal Slash
A far stepping side swipe, twirling the sword before slowly sheathing it back.
- Up + X - Leftward Sway and Spinning Draw*
A full body spin to the left, slashing to the right before sheathing the sword.
- Down + X - Rightward Sway and Undergrip Slice Down*
A quick overhead strike, then raise your sword upwards before sheathing the sword back.
(* The "Sway" move you do depends on whether you press towards or away from your sheath side.)
Major Attacks
- Towards + R2, O - Armor Piercing Stab
Crouch while stepping forward, then do a thrust attack.
- Towards + R2, X - Kusanagi Leg Sweep
Crouch while stepping forward, before a swipe at the enemy's legs, knocking them down if it connects, and can kill opponents already knocked down.
- Towards + R2, X, O - Leg Sweep and Vertical Slash
Exactly as the name says: swipe at the enemy's legs, then an overhead attack.
Starting Stances
High Stance
Normal Stance
Low Stance
Character Specifics
Characters that have unique major attacks, special moves, or throws are listed here.
Karami Waza
Shubaku / Strangle, High Stance
Quickly grab the enemy from behind with both arms, neck first, before quickly choking them out.
Leg Tangle, Low Stance
A side kick that crumples the enemy down to one knee, before finishing them off with a grand overhead slash.
Special Moves
Character Exclusive
- Tatsumi Low Stance
R2, O, O: Two Hares
Throw your second sword, and if that doesn't kill them alone, run afterwards to do a leaping overhead slash.
- Kaun Low Stance
Back, Towards, O: Wadachi
Perform a forward roll ending with a far reaching thrust that can knock down.
- Jo High Stance
Towards + R2, X: Somersault Slash
Crouch while stepping forward, then do a backflip which can knock down the opponent, and kill already grounded opponents.
- Jo All Stances
After a Neutral Hit, Back, X while close to the opponent: Uradachi (Karami Waza counterattack)
Bat away the enemy's weapon with Jo's Jitte Sub-Weapon, before cutting them open with a slash to the mid-section.
- Isohachi High/Low Stance
Towards, Back, O: Inazuma-gaeshi (Lightning Reversal)
A quick overhead slash that stops at waist level, followed by a powerful forwarding stepping spin slash.
- Tony Umeda High Stance
Back, Towards, O: Wadachi
Perform a forward roll ending with a far reaching thrust that can knock down.
Back, Towards, X: Shinku Kasumi Giri (Vacuum Mist Slash)
Run even faster than a normal run, ending in a quick slash before rolling away, back towards your original position.
High Stance
Towards, Back, O, X: Tsubame Gaeshi (Sparrow Reversal)
A quick step forward then back to bait an enemy attack, before doing an overhead attack, then side slash.
Back, Towards, O, O, X, O, X, O: Oborozuki (Misty Moon)
During the first attack command, you raise your sword high, swinging it around your entire body: Press the second attack button during this animation to do a quick overhead strike. During this overhead strike, follow-up with 4 more quick strikes: an underhand strike, 2 side swipes, than an overhead slash. (Yes, you can just mash X and O during the entire animation instead of timing it.)
Towards, Back, X: Ogame-te (Prayer Hands)
A powerful forward stepping side slash with slow recovery, but can knock down the enemy.
Towards + R2, O: Head Splitter
Crouch while stepping forward, then do a far-reaching, powerful overhead attack.
R2, O, O: Two Hares
Throw your second sword, and if that doesn't kill them alone, run afterwards to do a leaping overhead slash.
Towards + R2, X: Snake Eye
Crouch while stepping forward, then do a jumping upward slash that can knock down the enemy.
Back, O, X: Altered Ichimonji
Backstep while sheathing your sword, before doing a quick side slash.
Back, O, O: Altered Jumonji
Backstep while sheathing your sword, before doing an overhead - sword spin - side slash combo.
Back, X, O: Karataki-wari
A quick underhand slash, followed by a barrage of 7 alternating underhand slashes, ending with a thrust.
Towards, Back, X: Ryubi (Dragon Tail)
An overhead attack, followed by a slow spin slash.
R2, X, O: Two Eagles
Perform Sand Attack, then, even if the terrain doesn't have sand or water, you can follow-up the toss with a quick overhead slash.
Normal Stance
R2, O, O: Two Hares
Throw your second sword, and if that doesn't kill them alone, run afterwards to do a leaping overhead slash.
R2, X, O: Two Eagles
Perform Sand Attack, then, even if the terrain doesn't have sand or water, you can follow-up the toss with a quick overhead slash.
Low Stance
Towards, Back, O, X: Tsubame Gaeshi (Sparrow Reversal)
A quick step forward then back to bait an enemy attack, before doing an overhead attack, then side slash.
Back, Towards, O, O, X, O, X, O: Oborozuki (Misty Moon)
During the first attack command, you raise your sword high, swinging it around your entire body: Press the second attack button during this animation to do a quick overhead strike. During this overhead strike, follow-up with 4 more quick strikes: an underhand strike, 2 side swipes, than an overhead slash. (Yes, you can just mash X and O during the entire animation instead of timing it.)
Towards, Back, X: Ogame-te (Prayer Hands)
A powerful forward stepping side slash with slow recovery, but can knock down the enemy.
Towards + R2, O: Head Splitter
Crouch while stepping forward, then do a far-reaching, powerful overhead attack.
Towards + R2, X: Snake Eye
Crouch while stepping forward, then do a jumping upward slash that can knock down the enemy.
Back, O, X: Altered Ichimonji
Backstep while sheathing your sword, before doing a quick side slash.
Back, O, O: Altered Jumonji
Backstep while sheathing your sword, before doing an overhead - sword spin - side slash combo.
Back, X, O: Karataki-wari
A quick underhand slash, followed by a barrage of 7 alternating underhand slashes, ending with a thrust.
Towards, Back, X: Ryubi (Dragon Tail)
An overhead attack, followed by a slow spin slash.
R2, X, O: Two Eagles
Perform Sand Attack, then, even if the terrain doesn't have sand or water, you can follow-up the toss with a quick overhead slash.
Towards + R2, X: Somersault Slash
Crouch while stepping forward, then do a backflip which can knock down the opponent, and kill already grounded opponents.
