Square Off Squared

Square Off is a powerful skill, but it lacks the visual impact and raw power to keep up with other Ashes of War. This makes Square Off stronger without going full anime.

Entering the stance is faster and provides ~5 parry frames. Hint for timing: frames start as soon as both hands are on the hilt.

Holding the stance provides block frames. Provided you have the stamina, you no longer have to worry about enemies attacking you out of the stance.

The R1 breaks the guard of blocking enemies, and sends non-blocking enemies high into the air (same behaviour as Stamp's Upward Cut). Note that because it uses both Square Off's normal R1 and the Upward Cut, it costs the stamina of both attacks when it connects.

The R2 covers massively more distance when locked on, and has I-frames during the "fade out". It also deals effectively doubled health and stamina damage.