Re: Dragon Hunter D
I'll just copy this from the thread I replied to sizu:
Things about Dragon Hunter D people might not realize:
First, you can play it like a traditional RPG and be weak, OR you can learn to COMBO!
You heard me, you can actually combo in this game! Just like Monster Hunter, certain moves can link into each other.
To start with, by hitting direction + A, you start doing these combo moves, which consumes stamina (unlike the basic attack), but since you can link them, it's useful for killing tougher enemies (when you're facing multiple monsters, your attacks will hit the next enemy if the first die during the combo).
This is the basic Sword and Shield's moves (other weapons are listed under the note page in-game):
(the -> means it link to those numbers)
(name are given by what I see in game, might not reflect actual properly of the attack)
1. Up + A: basic slash -> 2, 4, 5
2. Right + A: upward slash -> 3, 4, 5
3. Left + A: downward slash -> 4, 5
4. Left Right + A: spin slash sideway -> 5
5. Down + A: Guard (reduce all incoming damage until you do an attack)
So, it should be obvious by now that doing the full combo (and go into guard) will do a lot more damage and safer than simply doing the basic attack.
As for whether the combo attacks have power coefficient (like how in MH, Long Sword have 33% power on the first triangle attack, or Hammer have 100% on the golfswing), I haven't play enough to know .- .
But hey, this should allows some of you less headache on why you're barely winning some fights.
I give my salute to the creator for keeping spirit of MH and a bigass line differentiating between noobs and good players in here.
.- . Since Sword and Shield can do a full combo and go back to Guard, it's probably the most balanced weapon in the game.
Other weapons:
Lance have 3 hits only, but it have a Backstep (increase dodge) as well as Guard option.
Hammer have few attacks, but higher base power and chance to stun on certain hits.
Greatsword have you choose between going to guard stance or do one more attack in the combo.
Dual Swords have the longest combo and pretty easily the highest damage output, while I haven't used it yet I can imagine it being a massive Stamina drain though.
