User Guide

BLADE MAGIC ENHANCEMENTS
Once Samurai Jack has been rewarded with Blade Magic he can switch from a
standard blade to one of the more powerful blades by pressing the directional
button Left/Right. There are a total of three types and they enhance the power of
Throwing Stars and Arrows too. Each type increases the damage inflicted on specific
enemies by 25% and each damage hit depletes Zen Energy. The trick is discovering
which enemy is most vulnerable to your chosen magic.
SWORD FIGHTING
Jack is a master swordsman and he will grow
stronger with each devastating attack he learns.
BASIC SWORD ATTACKS
The most basic sword attack is a quick side-to-
side slash achieved by tapping the ≈ button.
Press the Ω button for a more lethal attack that
begins with an overhand chop. Additional presses
on either the ≈ or Ω buttons reveal more
complex combinations. To deliver an airborne
downward thrust, tap the
√ button twice for a
double jump then press the ≈ or Ω button to
thrust the blade straight down.
LEARNING ATTACKS FROM
COMBO SCROLLS
Samurai Jack’s super lethal attack combinations
combine sword slashes with incredible martial
arts moves. But to learn these devastating skills,
he must pick up a Combo Scroll. When you
discover one, it will reveal the exact button
controls to unleash the attack. Once you have
picked up a scroll, Jack will be able to execute
the attack throughout the rest of his journey.
Review all the combo attacks in the Game
Controls section on page 4.
SWORD FIGHTING
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GUARDING TO BLOCK OR
DEFLECT ATTACKS
Press and hold the R1 button to block attacks with
Jack’s sword. Be careful though. Some attacks can
overwhelm a guarding move. React quickly and you
can also use your sword to deflect a projectile back
at an attacker to inflict damage.
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