Movement skill · Combat timing

How to master the new jump attack

Jump attacks vary with the equipped weapon and can create powerful entry pressure, but they are not a universal free stun. Learn the arc, landing delay, enemy guard, and safe exit before using them on elites.

Weapon-specific move
Shield pressure
Landing recovery
Platforming control

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Good combat plans reserve movement, healing, and soul energy for the dangerous phase of an encounter.

Module 01

Learn the move before testing an elite

Jump without attacking
Measure distance, camera movement, and landing recovery with the current weapon equipped.
Add the attack at the apex
Observe when the weapon commits and where its hit area lands.
Test one normal enemy
Learn whether the strike stops forward motion, carries through, or leaves a long recovery.
Test a shielded target
Measure guard or poise pressure instead of assuming one hit always breaks the shield.
Add an exit input
Know the roll, artifact, or second attack that protects the landing.

Module 02

Use jump attacks for the right job

Good and bad jump-attack decisions
Situation	Use it?	Reason
One shielded enemy with open space	Usually	A controlled landing lets you test guard pressure and retreat.
Tight elite pack with unknown hazards	No	The landing can place you inside overlapping attacks.
Enemy finishing a slow attack	Yes	The commitment creates a readable punish window.
Boss with active ground hazards	Only with a clear landing	Air time does not make the landing safe.
Gap or platform route	Practice first	Combat momentum and platforming distance may not feel identical.

Module 03

Create a shield-break or stun sequence safely

A reliable sequence

Let the elite commit to a readable attack before taking off.
Aim the landing beside or behind the threat rather than into the center of its support pack.
Use the jump hit for poise or guard pressure, then confirm the reaction before extending the combo.
If the enemy does not stagger, spend the exit immediately instead of repeating the same jump.
Use weapon effects that explicitly improve jump attacks when the build is designed around this loop.

Module 04

Fix the four common timing mistakes

Attacking too early: The hit lands short or commits before the target enters range.
Correcting too late: Large mid-air direction changes make the landing unpredictable.
Watching damage instead of the floor: The hit succeeds but the hero lands in an elite telegraph or hazard.
Repeating after no stagger: The target already proved the current setup does not create the expected control window.

Build decisions

Build FAQ

How do I perform a jump attack?

Jump and press attack while airborne. The animation and landing point depend on the equipped weapon.

Does every jump attack break shields?

No guaranteed universal one-hit rule is published. Treat shield and poise pressure as target- and build-dependent.

Can jump attacks stun elites?

They can contribute to stagger or control, especially with suitable weapon effects, but you must confirm the elite’s reaction before extending the combo.

Why do I die after landing?

The attack commits you to a landing position. Read the floor first and reserve a roll, control artifact, or defensive action for recovery.

Are jump attacks only for combat?

No. Jumping also supports light platforming and secret routes, though combat momentum can make precise platforming harder.

Evidence

Sources and update policy

Store prices, subscriptions, balance, controls, and generated layouts can change. This guide separates official store facts from independent launch observations and dates the latest verification.

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