Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Advanced Move Skills

Air Grab (200 EXP) – Press the [given] button while airborne to grab an enemy and pull them into the air. Combine this with further aerial attacks to extend the combo. This attack only works on smaller enemies.

Area Attack Combo (Free) – A linked series of area attacks. Less powerful than a direct attack, but very useful for crowd control.

Area Counterstrike (600 EXP) – Immediately after a synchronized block, you can unleash a devastating area counter attack that affects surrounding enemies.

Chain Barrier (800 EXP) – Press and hold the [given] button to start a sequence of heavy area attacks. You can control the direction of the attacks during the combo with the left stick. Enemies in front and behind can be hit with this series of chain attacks, too. (Upgrade = 1,500 EXP)

Chain Saw (2,000 EXP) – Shred any enemy in front of you with this chain spin attack. Holding the [given] button at the end of the combo will extend the duration of the spin.

Circular Chain (1,000 EXP) – A combination attack useful in many different battle situations. It begins with a direct attack, closely followed by two area attacks. Use this to attack an enemy directly while keeping others at bay.

Direct Attack Combo (Free) – A linked series of direct attacks. The last hit of the sequence is a block breaker, and will expose an enemy to further attacks.

Direct Counterstrike (Free) – Immediately after a synchronized block, you can unleash a devastating direct counter attack.

Direct Heavy Combo (800 EXP) – Press and hold the [given] button to start a sequence of heavy direct attacks. Repeated [given] button presses will add further hits to the combo. (Upgrade = 1,500 EXP)

Downward Punch (300 EXP) – If you are airborne with an enemy in the air nearby, press the [given] button to blast it down to the floor below you.

Flying Kick (200 EXP) – Press the [given] button while airborne to grab an enemy and launch into them with a downward kick. This attack only works on larger enemies.

Ground Cutter (2,000 EXP) – This variation of the Chain Saw attack can be used at the end of an aerial combo sequence. Press the [given] button while in the air, then press and hold the [given] button a second time. Make sure you are holding the button down as you land. Finally, press the [given] button one last time to launch forwards into enemies with a spinning chain attack.

Guillotine (25 EXP) – Press and hold the [given] button while airborne to use this direct attack as a finisher in any aerial attack sequence. Your chain will smash down on any enemies in front of you. (Upgrade = 1,500 EXP)

Rising Assault (Free) – This area attack will lift u p all surrounding smaller enemies, allowing additional attacks to be combined with it.

Rising Strike (Free) – This direct attack will lift up smaller enemies in front of you, allowing additional attacks to be combined with it.

Somersault (Free) – While blocking ([given] button) use the jump button ([given button]) to leap over and land behind an enemy.

Somersault Strike (3,000 EXP) – After leaping over enemies using a Somersault, immediately press [given button] three times to attack them from behind before they can react.

Spinning Chain (150 EXP) – Press and hold the [given] button while airborne to use this area attack as a finisher in any aerial attack sequence. Your chain will sweep around and hit any enemies around you as you land.
Updated: March 19, 2021 — 8:36 am