Dodge Mechanics

Learn essential dodge mechanics in Nine Sols, including air-dash techniques, enemy attack patterns, and strategic evasion to overcome challenges in The Factory and beyond.

The dodge mechanic in Nine Sols is do-or-die for survival and mastering combat. This guide focuses on understanding and effectively taking advantage of your dodge abilities, especially the mid-air dash, to navigate treacherous environments and defeat enemies.

Key Dodge Mechanics:

• Basic Dodge: Essential for evading enemy attacks. Timing is key to avoid taking damage.
• Charge Attack: Used to break through certain obstacles and open paths, sometimes by phenomenal enemies.
• Mid-Air Dash: Acquired after a pivotal moment with your mentor, this ability allows you to dash while airborne. It's invaluable for crossing gaps, evading attacks in mid-air, and navigating complex platforming sections.
• Environmental Hazards: Be aware of trap floors (like those with flame throwers or grating), falling spikes, and laser rooms. Use your dodge and mid-air dash to bypass these safely.

Enemy Encounters and Dodging:

• Flying Blade: These enemies dive-bomb and perform one-two slash attacks. Dodge their dive-bomb and counter.
• Red Tiger Elite: A familiar mini-boss. While in a confined space with falling spikes, deploy your dodge to avoid its attacks.
• Celestial Spectre: Shangui: This boss fight requires precise dodging and reaction time. Shangui uses bombs, slashing attacks, and a crimson aerial attack. Learn his patterns to dodge effectively and counter-attack, especially after his aerial assault. Using the environment, like Azure Sand, can also be advantageous.