Weapon Clash can't occur when timer is 10 seconds or under. If both are unarmed, both are pushed back. In this case, if a character is unarmed, he executes a Weapon Grab : he grabs his opponent's weapon, and executes a Throw. Weapon Clash can also occur when both fighters run at each other. After Weapon Clash, characters automatically switch sides. When Weapon Clash results in a draw, each fighter can randomly drop his weapon.
They enter a state where they push each other, and the player who presses attack buttons most quickly will cause opponent's weapon to drop. Weapon Clash Weapon Clash is initiated when both fighters attack with a weapon at the same time, and hitboxes collide. Rage Explosion ends when Weapon-Breaking Technique hits the opponent, or after certain period of time.
Successful Weapon-Breaking Technique breaks opponent's weapon, who can retrieve it after the judge throws in a new one. Throughout Rage Explosion, damages are increased, and character can perform Weapon-Breaking Technique. Rage Explosion Rage Explosion occurs at Rage Gauge. ↳ = Lie Down (After Jump Back) or = Roll = Lie Down or = Roll Away (While getting up) or + or or or = Throws (Near opponent) = Backward Short Hop + = Neutral Short Hop = Taunt = Alternate Taunt (If unarmed, performs Taunt) Gameplay Hikyaku During matches, Hikyaku, the Edo Express Delivery Man, drops items in the way of the duel contestants. Samurai Shodown II Controls With Weapon = Light Attacks = Medium Attacks = Strong Attacks or + = Light Running Attack or + = Medium Running Attack or + = Strong Running Attack Without Weapon = Light Punch = Medium Punch = Strong Punch or or = Retrieve Weapon (Near dropped weapon) = Weapon Grab (Before getting hit by a weapon) Kicks = Light Kick = Medium Kick = Strong Kick Basic Moves = Run = Jump Back Weapons take damage when they exchange hits, and can be broken. Weapon Clash can't occur when timer is 9 seconds or under. If both are unarmed, both are pushed back, and take minimum damage. In this case, if a character is unarmed, he grabs his opponent's weapon, and executes a Throw. Rage Explosion ends after certain period of time. Throughout Rage Explosion, damages are increased. Samurai Shodown Controls With Weapon = Light Attacks = Medium Attacks = Strong Attacks Without Weapon = Light Punch = Medium Punch = Strong Punch or or = Retrieve Weapon (Near dropped weapon) Kicks = Light Kick = Medium Kick = Strong Kick Basic Moves = Run = Jump Back or = Roll Away (While getting up) or + or or or = Throws (Near opponent) Gameplay Hikyaku During matches, Hikyaku, the Edo Express Delivery Man, drops items in the way of the duel contestants.