Defiance: Kain's Special Attacks

In Defiance Kain and Raziel started with a fairly simple range of attack moves, including a basic three-slash combo. As they progressed and fought enemies, they gained combat experience. Their level of experience was displayed by the Reaver meter on the in-game status screen, and whenever the Reaver meter filled, they would be rewarded with a new Special Attack. They could gain experience more quickly by performing complex combos (powerful combos could be created by stringing together previously-earned Special Attacks), and by fully charging the Reaver during battle.

Shown below are the Special Attacks gained by Kain. The attack types come from the Defiance Game Manual (UK and US versions), and Kain's descriptions come from the in-game Special Attacks status screen.

Cadaverous Laceration
Symbol for Cadaverous Laceration Attack Attack Type: Rapid Attack Cadaverous Laceration Attack
Kain's Description: "Executing a quick flurry of sweeping strikes, I am easily able to overwhelm multiple lesser opponents as their blood sprays across the air."
How To Use: Move + Action
Tap the movement key/button in the direction of the attack. At the same time, press the Action key/button repeatedly.

Sanguine Censure
Symbol for Sanguine Censure Attack Attack Type: Rapid Air Attack Sanguine Censure Attack
Kain's Description: "Once an opponent is flung helpless into the air I can follow suit catching them before they fall, carving their flesh and bone with a second assault."
How To Use: Move + Action (in mid-air)
In mid-air, tap the movement key/button in the direction of the attack. At the same time, press the Action key/button repeatedly.

Infernal Sundering
Symbol for Infernal Sundering Attack Attack Type: Devastating Strike Infernal Sundering Attack
Kain's Description: "Upon slamming the serpantine blade of the Reaver into my adversary, the resulting force will blast their pathetic body into the very ground beneath."
How To Use: Move + Lift Attack
Tap the movement key/button in the direction of the attack, while simultaneously pressing the Lift Attack key/button.

Nightmare's Hammer
Symbol for Nightmare's Hammer Attack Attack Type: Air Strike Nightmare's Hammer Attack
Kain's Description: "While crossing swords mid-air, I am able to throw my quarry into the ground far below and then recall them within range of my continued assaults."
How To Use: Move + Lift Attack (in mid-air)
In mid-air, tap the movement key/button in the direction of the attack, while simultaneously pressing the Lift Attack key/button.

Kinetic Shackles
Symbol for Kinetic Shackles Attack Attack Type: Telekinetic Stasis Kinetic Shackles Attack
Kain's Description: "Reinforcing my brute telekinetic abilities with exact technique I am able to temporarily shackle my enemies in mid air with chains of force."
How To Use: Move + Telekinesis
Tap the movement key/button in the direction of the attack, while simultaneously pressing the Telekinesis key/button.

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