User Guide

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KAIN’S UNIQUE ABILITIES
BLOOD-DRINKING
Kain’s ceaseless blood-hunger causes
his Health Gauge to drain slowly over
time, requiring him to feed frequently
to sustain his energy and heal his
wounds. When an enemy is vulnerable
(either stunned or otherwise
incapacitated), Kain can consume its
blood to restore his health.
•
Hold the r button near a
vulnerable enemy to bite into
the victim or drain its blood
from a distance.
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The longer the button is held,
the greater the health benefit.
MIST FORM
Kain can dissolve briefly into mist to
pass through permeable barriers (such
as bars and gates). He also employs his
mist form to dodge with supernatural
speed in combat.
•
To breach a gated barrier, use the
left analog stick to maneuver Kain
into the grate. He will automatically
employ mist form to pass through.
SUPERHUMAN LEAP
In some areas, Kain can use his
vampiric strength to leap across
wide gaps.
•
Animated markers indicate ledges
that Kain can use as jump-off points.
•
While standing on a leap marker,
hold down the
˛ button to tense
for the jump.
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Release the button to launch Kain
across the gap.
FLOATING DESCENT
When jumping or falling, Kain can slow
his descent to land silently and with
greater accuracy.
•
While in mid-air, hold down the ˛
button to slow your descent.
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Release the button to resume a
normal descent.
BAT FLIGHT
Kain can fly rapidly between distant
locations by transforming into a swarm
of bats. He must first concentrate his
energy and mentally project himself
toward his destination, visible on the
horizon. For this reason, he can only
employ bat flight from specific sites
indicated by animated markers.
•
While standing on a bat-flight
marker, hold down the
˛ button
to gather Kain’s energy.
•
Release the button to transform
into a flock of bats.
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Kain also disperses into bats when
his health is depleted, coalescing
again at the last checkpoint
he passed.
WATER VULNERABILITY
For vampires, immersion in water is
deadly. Kain must be cautious around
water obstacles. If he falls in, his health
will be immediately depleted, and he
will be reset to his last checkpoint.
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