Tachikaze - Iai Swordmaster Moveset
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #75 of 644 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Black katana of a lonely traveler. Accompanied by a small flute, capable of strengthening allies through song.
A master swordsman grew weary of battle, and set off peacefully through the lands. Yet in times of need, his blade would be
drawn in a brilliant flash of steel, and his foe would meet their end.
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Tachikaze
Black katana of a prodigy swordsman. Extremely high dexterity scaling, and is buffable.
Unique Form - Iai
While one-handed, the blade is sheathed at your waist.
Attacking will unsheathe your blade at a blinding speed, automatically switching you to a ready stance.
This is iai; the art of drawing the sword.
In both forms, tapping the Heavy Attack button executes a parry. (Exact same katana parry timing as DS3)
Hold down the button to execute a strong attack.
Some moves allow you to instantly mixup into iai Skill attacks.
Backstep + Hold L2 + R1/R2
4th Light Attack + Hold L2 + R1/R2
Playing Flute + Hold L2 + R1/R2
Unique Feature - Flute
While two-handing, hold down L1 to pull out your flute, and play a tune to accompany you on your travels.
While playing, press R1 to boost damage negation by 7% for yourself and allies for 15 seconds.
Or press R2 to boost physical attack by 7% for yourself and allies for 15 seconds.
These buffs cannot both be applied at the same time.
Unique Skill - Closed Heart, Singing Blade
While Sheathed:
Bow towards your opponent and close your heart to emotion. Your next attack will do extremely heightened damage.
While Unsheathed:
Hold L2 to sheathe your blade and enter a holding stance.
From this stance:
Light attack to dash forward and draw a cruciform cut in the blink of an eye.
Heavy attack to launch forward and unleash an impossibly fast storm of cuts.
Press R2 again to release your blade with an unstoppable forward slash.
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Tachikaze is a gameplay mod for Elden Ring that adds a master swordsman moveset focused on iai, the art of drawing the sword. It is compatible with DLC 1.12.2 and has 659 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 659 endorsements and over 21k downloads.
- Fills a niche for players wanting a dedicated iai moveset.
- Updated recently (June 2024), so likely works with current DLC.
⚠️ Cons
- No mention of compatibility with other moveset mods or balance changes.
- Potential conflicts with other gameplay overhauls not addressed.
For Elden Ring players who love katana combat and want a more authentic iai experience. Perfect for samurai role-players and those who want a focused moveset without overhauling the whole game. Skip if you prefer broader combat overhauls or aren't interested in iai specifically.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check that your game version matches DLC 1.12.2 before installing.
- If you use other moveset mods, test for conflicts in Limgrave first.
- Consider pairing with a katana-focused build for the full samurai fantasy.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Elden Ring Mods
- Author
- Clever
- Version
- 1.3.2
- Downloads
- 21,657
- Endorsements
- 659
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 11/6/2023
- Updated
- 6/28/2024
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