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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 Spinning 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.

Which 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

Jo High Stance

Towards + R2, X: Somersault Slash

Jo All Stances

After a Neutral Hit, Back, X while close to the opponent: Uradachi (Karami Waza counterattack)

Isohachi High/Low Stance

Towards, Back, O: Inazuma-gaeshi (Lightning Reversal)

Tony Umeda High Stance

Back, Towards, O: Wadachi
Back, Towards, X: Shinku Kasumi Giri (Vacuum Mist Slash)

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.

Gengoro
Jo

Back, O, O: Altered Jumonji

Backstep while sheathing your sword, before doing an overhead - sword spin - side slash combo.

Gengoro
Jo

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

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.

Kaun
Jo

Back, O, O: Altered Jumonji

Backstep while sheathing your sword, before doing an overhead - sword spin - side slash combo.

Kaun
Jo

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.

Kaun
Jo

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

Kaun
Jo

Game Navigation

Bushido Blade 2
General
System Stages

Weapons
Naginata Broadsword Katana Nodachi Long Sword Yari Guns

Narukagami
Kannuki Mikado Tatsumi Utsusemi Red Shadow Matsumushi Suminagashi Nightstalker Sazanka Tsubame Narukagami Lord

Shainto
Gengoro Kaun Jo Chihiro Isohachi Utamaru Hongou Tony Umeda Highwayman Katze Shainto Lord

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 ==High Stance==
-*O, X - Vertical Slash to Tenmei Slash
+*'''O, X - Vertical Slash to Tenmei Slash'''
 An overhead strike followed by an underhand swing.
-*O, X, Towards, O - Tenmei Spinning Vertical Slash
+*'''O, X, Towards, O - Tenmei Spinning 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
+*'''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
+*'''O, X, X - Vertical Slash to Tenmei Slash to Tenmei Spinning Slash'''
-An overhead strike, an underhand swing, then a crouching swipe to the enemy's legs, knocking them down if it connects.
+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
+*'''X, X, O - Double Body Slash and Vertical Slash'''
 side swipes, followed by an overhead.
-*Towards + O - Stepping Vertical Slash
+*'''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
+*'''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
+*'''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
+*'''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
+*'''O, X, O - Diagonal Slash to Body Attack to Omote Tsutsumi'''
-*X, X, X - Reverse Body Slash to Upward Slash to Reverse Triple Attack
+An overhead-side slash-overhead combo; you step forward during the last 2 strikes.
-*Towards + O - Stepping Upper Attack
+*'''X, X, X - Reverse Body Slash to Upward Slash to Reverse Triple Attack'''
-*Towards + X - Step-In Body Slash
+Side slash, an upward follow-up swing with a full body spin afterwards, then another side slash.
-*Towards, Towards, O - Running Stab
+*'''Towards + O - Stepping Upper Attack'''
-*Towards, Towards, X - Leg Sweep
+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
+*'''O - Vertical Slash'''
-*X - Upward Slash
+Same as the usual overhead attack, but it's faster than in other stances.
-*X, O, O - Inoshikacho
+*'''X - Upward Slash'''
-*X, O, X - Upward Slash and Diagonal Return to Upward Slash Envelope
+A stationary underhanded swing.
-*X, X, O - Double Upward Slash and Diagonal Return
+*'''X, O, O - Inoshikacho'''
-*Towards + O - Step-In Vertical Slash
+A stationary underhanded swing, then 2 forward stepping overheads.
-*Towards + X - Step-In Upward Slash
+*'''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'''
+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
+*'''X - Reverse Stab'''
-*X, X - Nikyoh
+A basic sword poke.
-*X, O - Hyouten
+*'''X, X - Nikyoh'''
-*O - Diagonal Slash
+basic sword pokes.
-*O, X - Two Sword Tenmei Slash
+*'''X, O - Hyouten'''
-*O, X, O - Two Sword Tenmei Chain
+A basic thrust with one sword, than an overhead with the other.
-*O, X, X - Two Sword Tenmei Slash to Stab
+*'''O - Diagonal Slash'''
-*X, O, O - Reverse Stab to Hyouten to Hyouten Nioh Stab
+A basic overhead slash.
-*X, O, X - Hyouten Combo
+*'''O, X - Two Sword Tenmei Slash'''
-*X, X, O - Nikyoh-ten
+A basic overhead with one sword, then an underhand slash with the other.
-*X, X, Towards, X - Nikyoh Spinning Stab
+*'''O, X, O - Two Sword Tenmei Chain'''
-*X, X, Back, X - Nikyoh Double Hand Stab
+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'''
+sword poke, then 2 overheads.
+*'''X, X, O - Nikyoh-ten'''
+basic sword pokes, then an overhead
+*'''X, X, Towards, X - Nikyoh Spinning Stab'''
+basic sword pokes, then a slow full body spin, then another thrust.
+*'''X, X, Back, X - Nikyoh Double Hand Stab'''
+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
+*'''O - Downward Slice'''
-*Towards, O - Downward Slice and Return
+A quick overhead slash, then twirl your sword before slowly sheathing it back.
-*X - Draw
+*'''Towards, O - Downward Slice and Return'''
-*Towards, X - Ichimonji Draw
+A quick overhead slash that ends in High Stance.
-*Back, X - Retreat Stopper
+*'''X - Draw'''
-*Towards, Towards, O - Step-In Downward Slice
+A quick side slash, then twirl your sword before slowly sheathing it back.
-*Towards, Towards, X - Lunging Horizontal Slash
+*'''Towards, X - Ichimonji Draw'''
-*Up + X - Leftward Sway and Spinning Draw*
+A crouching swipe to the enemy's legs, knocking them down if it connects, and can kill opponents already knocked down.
-*Down + X - Rightward Sway and Undergrip Slice 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.
 :*Which move you do depends on whether you press towards or away from your sheath side.
 ==Major Attacks==
-*Towards + R2, O - Armor Piercing Stab
+*'''Towards + R2, O - Armor Piercing Stab'''
-*Towards + R2, X - Kusanagi Leg Sweep
+Crouch while stepping forward, then do a thrust attack.
-*Towards + R2, X, O - Leg Sweep and Vertical Slash
+*'''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==
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 ===Karami Waza===
-Shubaku / Strangle, High Stance
+'''Shubaku / Strangle, High Stance'''
+Quickly grab the enemy from behind with both arms, neck first, before quickly choking them out.
 *[[Kannuki]]
 *[[Utsusemi]]
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 *[[Hongou]]
-Leg Tangle, Low Stance
+'''Leg Tangle, Low Stance'''
+A side kick that crumples the enemy down to one knee, before finishing them off with a grand overhead slash.
 *[[Kannuki]]
 *[[Utsusemi]]
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 ====Character Exclusive====
 *[[Tatsumi]] Low Stance
-R2, O, O: Two Hares
+'''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
+'''Back, Towards, O: Wadachi'''
 *[[Jo]] High Stance
-Towards + R2, X: Somersault Slash
+'''Towards + R2, X: Somersault Slash'''
 *[[Jo]] All Stances
-After a Neutral Hit, Back, X while close to the opponent: Uradachi (Karami Waza counterattack)
+'''After a Neutral Hit, Back, X while close to the opponent: Uradachi (Karami Waza counterattack)'''
 *[[Isohachi]] High/Low Stance
-Towards, Back, O: Inazuma-gaeshi (Lightning Reversal)
+'''Towards, Back, O: Inazuma-gaeshi (Lightning Reversal)'''
 *[[Tony Umeda]] High Stance
-Back, Towards, O: Wadachi<br>
+'''Back, Towards, O: Wadachi'''<br>
-Back, Towards, X: Shinku Kasumi Giri (Vacuum Mist Slash)
+'''Back, Towards, X: Shinku Kasumi Giri (Vacuum Mist Slash)'''
 ====High Stance====
-Towards, Back, O, X: Tsubame Gaeshi (Sparrow Reversal)
+'''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.
 *[[Tatsumi]]
 *[[Utsusemi]]
 *[[Matsumushi]]
-Back, Towards, O, O, X, O, X, O: Oborozuki (Misty Moon)
+'''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.)
 *[[Tatsumi]]
 *[[Utsusemi]]
-Towards, Back, X: Ogame-te (Prayer Hands)
+'''Towards, Back, X: Ogame-te (Prayer Hands)'''
+A powerful forward stepping side slash with slow recovery, but can knock down the enemy.
 *[[Tatsumi]]
 *[[Utsusemi]]
 *[[Matsumushi]]
-Towards + R2, O: Head Splitter
+'''Towards + R2, O: Head Splitter'''
+Crouch while stepping forward, then do a far-reaching, powerful overhead attack.
 *[[Tatsumi]]
 *[[Utsusemi]]
 *[[Nightstalker]]
-R2, O, O: Two Hares
+'''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.
 *[[Tatsumi]]
 *[[Red Shadow]]
 *[[Matsumushi]]
-Towards + R2, X: Snake Eye
+'''Towards + R2, X: Snake Eye'''
+Crouch while stepping forward, then do a jumping upward slash that can knock down the enemy.
 *[[Tatsumi]]
 *[[Red Shadow]]
 *[[Nightstalker]]
-Back, O, X: Altered Ichimonji
+'''Back, O, X: Altered Ichimonji'''
+Backstep while sheathing your sword, before doing a quick side slash.
 *[[Gengoro]]
 *[[Jo]]
-Back, O, O: Altered Jumonji
+'''Back, O, O: Altered Jumonji'''
+Backstep while sheathing your sword, before doing an overhead - sword spin - side slash combo.
 *[[Gengoro]]
 *[[Jo]]
-Back, X, O: Karataki-wari
+'''Back, X, O: Karataki-wari'''
+A quick underhand slash, followed by a barrage of 7 alternating underhand slashes, ending with a thrust.
 *[[Gengoro]]
 *[[Isohachi]]
-Towards, Back, X: Ryubi (Dragon Tail)
+'''Towards, Back, X: Ryubi (Dragon Tail)'''
+An overhead attack, followed by a slow spin slash.
 *[[Gengoro]]
 *[[Jo]]
 *[[Tony Umeda]]
-R2, X, O: Two Eagles
+'''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.
 *[[Kaun]]
 *[[Jo]]
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 ====Normal Stance====
-R2, O, O: Two Hares
+'''R2, O, O: Two Hares'''
 *[[Red Shadow]]
 *[[Matsumushi]]
-R2, X, O: Two Eagles
+'''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.
 *[[Kaun]]
 *[[Jo]]
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 ====Low Stance====
-Towards, Back, O, X: Tsubame Gaeshi (Sparrow Reversal)
+'''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.
 *[[Tatsumi]]
 *[[Utsusemi]]
-Back, Towards, O, O, X, O, X, O: Oborozuki (Misty Moon)
+'''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.)
 *[[Tatsumi]]
 *[[Utsusemi]]
-Towards, Back, X: Ogame-te (Prayer Hands)
+'''Towards, Back, X: Ogame-te (Prayer Hands)'''
+A powerful forward stepping side slash with slow recovery, but can knock down the enemy.
 *[[Tatsumi]]
 *[[Utsusemi]]
-Towards + R2, O: Head Splitter
+'''Towards + R2, O: Head Splitter'''
+Crouch while stepping forward, then do a far-reaching, powerful overhead attack.
 *[[Tatsumi]]
 *[[Utsusemi]]
 *[[Nightstalker]]
-Towards + R2, X: Snake Eye
+'''Towards + R2, X: Snake Eye'''
+Crouch while stepping forward, then do a jumping upward slash that can knock down the enemy.
 *[[Tatsumi]]
 *[[Mikado]]
 *[[Nightstalker]]
-Back, O, X: Altered Ichimonji
+'''Back, O, X: Altered Ichimonji'''
+Backstep while sheathing your sword, before doing a quick side slash.
 *[[Kaun]]
 *[[Jo]]
-Back, O, O: Altered Jumonji
+'''Back, O, O: Altered Jumonji'''
+Backstep while sheathing your sword, before doing an overhead - sword spin - side slash combo.
 *[[Kaun]]
 *[[Jo]]
-Back, X, O: Karataki-wari
+'''Back, X, O: Karataki-wari'''
+A quick underhand slash, followed by a barrage of 7 alternating underhand slashes, ending with a thrust.
 *[[Gengoro]]
 *[[Isohachi]]
-Towards, Back, X: Ryubi (Dragon Tail)
+'''Towards, Back, X: Ryubi (Dragon Tail)'''
+An overhead attack, followed by a slow spin slash.
 *[[Kaun]]
 *[[Jo]]
-R2, X, O: Two Eagles
+'''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.
 *[[Kaun]]
 *[[Jo]]
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 *[[Tony Umeda]]
-Towards + R2, X: Somersault Slash
+'''Towards + R2, X: Somersault Slash'''
 *[[Kaun]]
 *[[Jo]]