SoulCalibur VI Tips and Tricks For Beginners
Learn How to Effectively Use Reversal Edges
Reversal Edge is the big new feature introduced with SoulCalibur VI, and it can be a game-changer in combat if used properly. Reversal Edge is mapped to the R1 button, if you’re using the standard control scheme. Essentially, holding down R1 and using Reversal Edge puts you in a parrying stance that you can use to block normal and throws. Only Break Attacks can break through Reversal Edge. Letting go of R1 will launch a vertical strike, and if it lands you and your opponent will be put into a clash that requires each of you to hit one of the face buttons. The three main attack buttons then have a rock-paper-scissors kind of function, with the winner of the showdown hitting the opponent with an attack and briefly knocking them down/stunning them.
When used correctly, Reversal Edges are one of the most useful tools in your defense. They can let you turn the tide back around if you’re overwhelmed by the enemy’s assault, or pop into a defensive mode after unleashing a combo. The only catch, of course, is if you launch it incorrectly, it can leave you open to massive damage. Reversal Edges need to be activated when the enemy is straight on, and if you telegraph it too much they can simply move to the side and circle around you, leaving you stuck in the animation and attacking nothing but air.
The only way to learn proper use of Reversal Edge is pretty much practice. You need to try it out and get the hang of the new feature. Luckily, SoulCalibur VI has a training mode to let you try things just like this out. You can access it by going to the Battle option on the main menu, and then selecting training. It’s a good idea to take at least a few minutes out and try techniques like Reversal Edge.
