Moving out of range is safer than blocking, as it preserves stamina [3].
: Combat is extremely high-stakes; a single well-placed strike to the head or torso usually ends the round [6]. Hellish.Quart.b9739422.7z
Even after a killing blow, a falling opponent's blade can sometimes "double kill" you if it hits you on the way down [7]. Moving out of range is safer than blocking,
The game sets itself apart by simulating the actual physical properties of blades, including length, weight, and sharpness [4]. Hellish.Quart.b9739422.7z
Characters with longer reach (like Samuel) often dominate by keeping opponents at distance [6].