Soft Snake Sword: moves, acquisition and upgrade gates
Time L1+Triangle before impact to redirect a strike. Timed L2 is a stronger unblockable sword dance for one Essence.
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Time L1+Triangle before impact to redirect a strike. Timed L2 is a stronger unblockable sword dance for one Essence.
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Acquisition or Soul Temper
Defeat Wu Lengshuang at the Encampment.
Panel and recorded level
| Field | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Recorded level | 1 |
| Damage | 288 |
| Guard Break | 118 |
Inputs and core loop
Standard Square route: ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢
Sha-Chi Triangle route: △ △ △
Time L1+Triangle before impact to redirect a strike. Timed L2 is a stronger unblockable sword dance for one Essence.
Level gates and upgrade effects
Temper: charged Triangle spends all Sha-Chi, more spent means stronger flurry; 5: idle guard costs no Sha-Chi; 10: stronger counter depletion; 15: hold L1+Square to block light hits/build Momentum, full meter counters; 25: blocked hits retain 25% damage.
Practice order
Start with a short Square chain to judge reach and recovery, then add Sha-Chi attacks and finally the special state or timed input. Swapping restores Sha-Chi but has a cooldown; executions may add a separate 15-second swap lock. Compare matching upgrade levels and change your damage plan when the target is immune.
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Source and version
Reviewed November 1, 2026. Values apply at the stated levels and conditions.
Equipment-specific tempering materials
Look up the matching material, known routes and irreversible tempering conditions.
Catalogue panel and acquisition note
Soft Snake Sword
Damage 288 / Guard Break 118
Mandate Encampment: defeat Wu Lengshuang.
Game8 main-weapon catalogue