Microsoft X10-99979 User Manual

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Fighting Styles
Martial Styles
Martial styles are the most 
practical and useful fi ghting styles. 
Though all infl ict damage, each varies in speed and damage 
potential. 
Strategic note:
 Golems are immune to martial styles.
Magic Styles
Using magic styles draws from your pool of Chi. In addition 
to doing damage, they generally cause special longer-lasting 
effects such as immolation or petrifi cation (see pg. 20). Because 
of the awesome range and power of these styles, only those 
with high Chi can use them for long.
Strategic note:
 Demons and golems are immune to magic styles.
Weapon Styles
Weapon styles have excellent reach and speed, but these 
advantages come at a cost. Each attack drains your Focus, 
making these styles too tiring to use in long battles.
Strategic note:
 Spirits are immune to weapon styles.
Transformation Styles
To learn transformation styles you must absorb the spirit of a 
fallen enemy—a rare occurrence. Although it exacts a signifi cant 
Chi cost, this style temporarily grants you the immense power 
and fearsome special attacks of the fallen beast you emulate.
Support Styles
Support styles do no direct damage, but their strategic use can 
enhance other styles. Use support styles to slow down, stun, or 
paralyze your enemies.
Strategic note:
 Demons, fl oating spirits, and golems are immune 
to support styles.
Quick Styles
As a skilled fi ghter you must keep your training 
close to your heart and be able to switch styles 
the moment it becomes necessary. Remember 
the strengths and weaknesses of each style, and 
press a direction on 
?
 to change styles instantly in 
combat.
The fi rst four styles you acquire will be assigned automatically 
to 
?
. However, you may change these assignments as you 
wish, even during combat.
To assign a style to ?
 
1.
  Briefl y press and hold 
?
 
in the direction you’d like to 
assign the new style.
 2.  Select the desired style from the pop-up menu, and then 
press  
A
.
Immunities
Many creatures are 
immune to certain 
style types. For 
example, spirits are 
immune to support 
and weapon styles. 
Experiment with 
different styles against 
these enemies.
Use Chi to enhance 
your fi ghting styles 
(see pg. 19).