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Combat fundamentals: documented abilities

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Capcom documents Reflex Combo, Oni Strength and Oni Agility. Their roles are known; exact inputs and timing have not yet been tested here.

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Coverage: Released September 4 · latest official Steam post September 7 · sources checked October 26, 2026 UTC · September early-adopter offer expired · gameplay coverage incomplete. Research checked 10 Oct 2026. Updated 20 Sep 2026

This guide uses the linked sources and any attributed demonstrations. Platform differences and limitations are noted with the advice they affect.

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Three abilities described by Capcom

Repeated dodges fill the Reflex Dodge gauge for Reflex Combo. Oni Strength breaks defenses; Oni Agility enables fast movement, including traversal along certain walls.

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Use your current tutorial for execution

Kingy recommendation: check the current controller layout and practise one move at a time. This page does not supply tested button combinations, invulnerability windows, damage values or a universal boss counter. The separate Break Issen guide explains its documented trigger.

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Sources · 2Official · checked 10 Oct 2026 · Research checked 10 Oct 2026
Capcom producer: original PS5 announcement and combat overview ↗Combat and demo description. Its September 25 launch date was superseded by Capcom's July 2 notice; it is not the current release schedule.Official ·
Director interview: Break Issen and updated PS5 demo ↗Director describes Break Issen after enemy Stamina Gauge depletion. PS5 demo and bonus wording; no Kingy gameplay test or measured timing.Official ·

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