User Guide

Attacking:
When Ragnar is wielding a weapon, pressing the Attack key will cause
Ragnar to make a single swipe with the weapon. Properly timing a
second use of the Attack key will allow Ragnar to make a double
swipe with the weapon. Smaller weapons-and practice-will even allow
for triple- and quadruple-strokes!
Throwing weapons:
Weapons can also be thrown, if Ragnar wants to attack from a distance.
But beware-his enemies may pick up the weapons and use them against
him.
Running attacks:
Ragnar’s movement affects how he uses his weapons. Practice moving
Ragnar forward, backward, from side to side, and even jumping in vari-
ous directions while using his full array of weaponry-combinations of
timing and movement will allow for the optimum use of weaponry.
If Ragnar is swift and sure in his attack, he’ll even be able to cleave
off the limbs of his enemies. Strike an opponent in the same location
repeatedly and you’ll see damage accumulate in that area.
Shields:
Ragnar is also able to pick up and use shields dropped by his enemies.
Whenever he has a shield, he will carry it in his left hand. As Ragnar
approaches an enemy, he may hold his shield before him to ward off any
attacks that are aimed at him. But as a shield absorbs attacks, the Shield
bar on the HUD will drop; when it is gone, the shield will shatter.
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