Blocking is a key feature for survival in Slashy Souls. Blocking is mainly used on tough opponents, however it can be used for any opponents that are just unwilling to die by your blade.
Tap and hold your screen in order to engage the block ability. Blocking will do a few things: you will stop in place, hold your sword up, and block all incoming attacks from the front. It is important to know that you stop in place because if you block too long, the darkness will creep up on you and kill you. Blocking is a great technique for the conservative player, but it can serve those that play extremely aggressively as well. If you’re really good, a great high score can even be achieved without it, but it’s important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of stopping to block. It is purely up to your discretion when you choose to use block.
Here are a few cases where using the block ability can really pay off:
- Block to stop flying bats from attacking you from a greater height, especially when they are impossible to hit without jumping.
- Using block during boss fights can be especially effective and useful. There are two large boss type enemies that will not go down without hitting them with a fireball or a couple of strikes with a flaming sword. After taking a couple of hits, the big boss enemy will swing at you; when they swing, they will hurt you tremendously and if you do not block the attack it becomes a fast way to die.