Soulcalibur VI/Geralt/Strategy

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Combat Lessons

Fighting Style

The School of the Wolf is a school of witchers who specialize in killing monsters by means of two swords—one steel, one silver.

They come from another world entirely, yet boast superlative sword techniques that enable them to survive here. A special feature of their fighting style is their ability to use basic spells called "Signs." Since Signs consume magic energy, they cannot be used in quick succession, but their supernatural effects enable their users to dominate in many a battle.

The silver sword is intended for dispatching monsters in the witchers' homeworld, but there are few opportunities to use it here. That is, until someone or something with preternatural powers appears...

Style Lesson: Beginner

Main Distance Covering Moves

The Cleaving Pirouette's (33_66_99AA) high horizontal slash is a great way to close the distance to your opponent before they can react—particularly at the start of a fight. When using Alzur's Double-Cross (66BB), you take a long stride and deal two vertical strikes that knock your opponent down if they land, allowing you to move closer and put even more pressure on.

Cleaving Pirouette
33_66_99AA
Sc 33.pngSc 5.pngSc 66.pngSc 5.pngSc 99.pngSc A.pngSc A.png (3)_(6)_(9)AA - Attack Level: Sc H.pngSc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
18 14,16 -4 2 2 3%
Normal Hit Combo
Alzur's Double-cross ~ Igni Burn
33_66_99BB
Sc 66.pngSc B.pngSc B.png (6)BB - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
30 18,27 -12 KND KND 20%
Normal Hit Combo. Sc LH.png after hitting an opponent with three different signs

Main Close Combat Moves

At close range, stop your opponents in their tracks with a Berserker Crush (6AB). It's a fast, two-strike technique that leaves your opponent very little time to counter if they block. If you manage to stop your opponent, hit them with a middle or low attack to try to break through their guard. The Kingsweeper (1AB) is a counterattack combo that starts with a low attack. However, the second thrust can leave you open if blocked, so think carefully before you use it. The Skelliger Uppercut (3B) will launch your opponents into the air, opening them up to an air combo.

Berserker Crush
6AB
Sc 6.pngSc A.pngSc B.png 6AB - Attack Level: Sc H.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 14,20 -8 2 2 8%
Kingsweeper
1AB
Sc 1.pngSc A.pngSc B.png 1AB - Attack Level: Sc L.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
26 18,27 -14 STN STN 10%
Sc LH.png [When hitting an opponent with a full soul gauge]
Skelliger Uppercut
3B
Sc 3.pngSc B.png 3B - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
20 28 -14 LNC LNC 9%
Sc LH.png after hitting an opponent with all five signs

Signs

You can use magic Signs, though these deplete your soul gauge. For example, use the Quen Sign (6A+B) to prevent any damage from your opponent as you start to rush forward—particularly useful for long range strikes.

Quen Strike
6A+B
DURING MOTION Sc 6.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.png 6A+B - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
43 20 - STN KND 9%

Style Lesson: Adept

Aard Sign

This style affords you a number of Signs. The Aard Push (8A+B) and Sweeping Aard Thrust (1AA) both produce a kinetic pulse that sends foes flying. Speedy attacks, they let you stop an enemy charging at you at close range relatively easily. The Vaulting Aard Hammer (A+GA+B) is a damaging throw that's perfect against an opponent in a standing guard.

Aard Push
8A+B
Sc 8.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.png 8A+B - Attack Level: Sc SM.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
10 20 -10 4 4 4%
Sc SC.png
Sweeping Aard Thrust
1AA
Sc 1.pngSc A.pngSc A.png 1AA - Attack Level: Sc L.pngSc SM.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
26 18,21 -12 4 4 5%
Counter Hit Combo
Vaulting Aard Hammer
A+GA+B/4A+GA+B
Sc A.pngSc +.pngSc G.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.png A+GA+B - Attack Level: Sc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
18 70 - STN STN -
SG. Sc TH.png. Sc LH.png when opponent is soul charged
Sc 4.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc G.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.png 4A+GA+B - Attack Level: Sc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
18 70 - STN STN -
SG. Sc TH.png. Sc LH.png when opponent is soul charged

Igni Sign

The Igni Burn produces sparks that damage the opponent even if they are in a standing guard. Use 22_88A+B or Impaling Hilt ~ Igni Burn (6BB) to do just that.

Igni Burn
22_88A+B/22_88[A+B]
Sc 22.pngSc 5.pngSc 88.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.png (2)_(8)A+B - Attack Level: Sc H.pngSc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
18 10 -12 0 4 4%
Sc 22.pngSc 5.pngSc 88.pngSc AA.png+Sc BB.png (2)_(8)(A)+(B) - Attack Level: Sc H.pngSc H.pngSc SM.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
18 10 -6 KND KND 5%
Sc SC.png
Impaling Hilt ~ Igni Burn
6BB
Sc 6.pngSc B.pngSc B.png 6BB - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc H.pngSc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
18 16,6,12 -12 0 0 5%
Normal Hit Combo. Igni burn

Yrden Sign

The Yrden Glyph (4A+B) produces a magic field that acts as a guard impact, allowing you to avoid your opponent's attack. If you're successful in casting it, you will cause your opponent to recoil, leaving them open to a Skelliger Uppercut (3B) or other combo.

Yrden Glyph
4A+B
Sc 4.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.png 4A+B - Attack Level:
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
- - - - - -
Sc SC.png. Sc GI.png [4-19]

Axii Glyph

Axii Glyph (A+K, etc.) is a special attack that only hits the opponent when they move behind you. If it lands, it will leave the opponent defenseless for some time.

Style Lesson: Master

Silver Sword: Soul Charge Counter

There are two swords available in this fighting style, and the silver one is particularly effective against any opponent who has activated a soul charge. The Adrenaline Onslaught (4A) is a long-range horizontal middle attack. You can use it to stun an opponent who has activated a soul charge. Use Backhand Eviscerate (4B) to deal a lethal hit, opening your foe up to a more damaging combo than usual. Deadly Retribution (44A) turns into an attack throw if it connects at close range, doing extreme damage against soul charged opponents. Mastering these moves will help you turn the tables on boosted enemies and claim victory.

Adrenaline Onslaught
4A
Sc 4.pngSc A.png 4A - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
20 14 -16 -6 - 1%
[If CH see 4AA] Tech Crouch
enemy in SC Sc 4.pngSc A.png 4A - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
20 20 -16 10 STN 1%
[If CH see 4AA]
CH Sc 4.pngSc A.pngSc A.png 4AA - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
20 17,12,15 - STN STN 1%
Counter Hit Combo +10 STN, KND in opp SC
Backhand Eviscerate
4B
Sc 4.pngSc B.png 4B - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
22 22 -12 KND STN 9%
Sc LH.png when opponent is soul charged
Deadly Retribution (against Soul-charged Enemy)
44A
Sc 44.pngSc A.png (4)A - Attack Level: Sc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
26 60 -8 KND KND 4%
Sc AT.png

Critical Edge

Hunt of the White Wolf

Properties

A fast attack with a long reach that can be incorporated into an air combo for big damage.

Hunt Of The White Wolf
A+B+K
Sc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.pngSc +.pngSc K.png A+B+K - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 80 -16 KND KND 10%
Sc SC.png
Tips

Use after launching your opponent into the air with a Skelliger Uppercut (3B) or similar move. It can also be used as a counterattack and is effective after evading an opponent's attack with the 8-way run.

Soul Charge

Sign Chalning

Drink the Tawny Owl potion to stop your soul gauge from depleting when you use a Sign. This way you will be able to use multiple Signs during a soul charge. (However, note that your soul charge timer will be significantly reduced.)

Perform Crisp Combos

The following are some signature witcher moves that you can wield in combat: Wolven Storm (during soul charge AAAA), Blizzard Frenzy (during soul charge 33_66_99AAA), and Tawny Owl Upsurge (during soul charge 3AAAAAAA...).

Wolven Storm
SC AAAA
SC Sc A.pngSc A.pngSc A.pngSc A.png AAAA - Attack Level: Sc H.pngSc H.pngSc M.pngSc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
12 11,13,30,27 -6 KND KND 10%
Normal Hit Combo 1st&2nd hit. Normal Hit Combo 2nd&3rd hit
Blizzard Frenzy
SC 33_66_99AAA
SC Sc 33.pngSc 5.pngSc 66.pngSc 5.pngSc 99.pngSc A.pngSc A.pngSc A.png (3)_(6)_(9)AAA - Attack Level: Sc H.pngSc H.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
18 15,17,26 4 KND KND 10%
Normal Hit Combo 1st&2nd hit
Tawny Owl Upsurge
SC 3AAAA...
SC Sc 3.pngSc A.pngSc A.pngSc A.pngSc A.png 3AAAA - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.pngSc H.pngSc M.pngSc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 14,9,11,10,20 -16 KND KND 9%
String repeats from 2nd hit

Yrden Aggression

A soul attack in which you repeatedly attack the opponent after restraining them with the Yrden sign. When the attack lands, you can then dominate the opponent with powerful signs.

Yrden Agression
236A+B+K
Sc 2.pngSc 3.pngSc 6.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.pngSc +.pngSc K.png 236A+B+K - Attack Level: Sc SM.pngSc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 23,10,12 4 8 STN 19%

Reversal Edge

Following Up with A

A horizontal strike with your silver sword. If your enemy has activated a soul charge, you can unleash a damaging combo.

Following Up with B

A rising vertical strike with your steel sword. if it lands, you will transition into an attack throw and slash multiple times. This is the most damaging possible follow-up against an opponent who hasn't activated a soul charge.

Following Up with K

A kick that does little damage but can potentially ring out your opponent.