Standoff
Standoff lets Jin challenge enemies to a showdown before a fight starts. Win the draw and the first enemy dies in one cut, with Resolve as a bonus.
- Type
- Ability
- Skill tree
- Evolving Tactics
- Cost
- Unlocked in Prologue
- What it does
- Challenge a group of unaware enemies to a one-on-one draw; win and you kill instantly and gain 3 Resolve.
Good to know
- Comes free during Prologue; it costs no Technique Points.
- Press up on the d-pad near unaware enemies.
- Hold Triangle, then release as the enemy attacks.
- A win grants 3 Resolve.
How to use it
Walk up to a group, call them out, and wait. Release the moment the enemy moves; feints can bait an early release.
Upgrades
Standoff Streak and Improved Standoff Streak let more enemies rush in to be cut down.