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Thanks ! � ============================================================================== ============================================================================ � F O R E W O R D � ============================================================================ The aim of *this* guide is to give you a full breakdown of the combat abilities screen in Conan (the screen which lists all the combos and parries in the game), and to confirm what bonus rewards you should expect to get for mastery of each of the moves in-game. If you've any questions, queries or HELPFUL suggestions, you can get in touch with me by e-mail at [email protected] - however, if you've nothing cool or productive to say to me, don't waste my time or you'll just incur my disrespect. Thanks !! :) ============================================================================ � COMBAT ABILITIES SCREEN � ============================================================================ Those of you that have already played the game will be very familiar with the combat abilities screen - it is where you go during play to spend the experience points you obtain from picking up red runes during the game, and where you trade off those points for combat skills, combos and so on. The screen is divided up into FIVE main pages, and so it makes sense to go through each, one-at-a-time, so here we go !! ============================================================================ � 0 0 1 � ============================================================================ � CONAN'S PORTRAIT � � "READY TO LEARN" � ============================================================================ The first screen is called "READY TO LEARN", and shows you a complete list of the combat abilities you have not yet learned, but which are of your approximate level. As you purchase combos, you will find that some are replaced with others. This symbolises your progression through the game, from a novice barbarian to a master combatant. Naturally the combos that replace others are tougher to pull off, but they adequately mimic your learning curve in the game, so it's all good. To the right of each ability you will see the key combination required to execute it. Beneath each ability is a short, text description of the ability in question, together with confirmation of how many experience points it will cost you to learn it, what effects it brings to bear (e.g. grapple, shockwave, etc.), and what bonus you will get from it if you do it right. Mastery of a combat ability results in great bonuses. ============================================================================ � 0 0 2 � ============================================================================ � OPEN HAND � � "GENERAL MOVE" � ============================================================================ This second screen shows you all the general moves that are available to Conan during play. Some are given to you automatically, others must be purchased. General Moves are best used on small enemies (as larger enemies will almost invariably counter your attempts to grapple you AND deal you a small amount of damage in the process, most often with a kick to the chest), or stunned enemies. There are NINE (9) combat abilities in the General School. Here is a description of each of the moves in this section :- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : BODY THROW HOW TO DO : B DESCRIPTION : Grab a small enemy and throw him EFFECTS : Grapple BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : BODY SLAM HOW TO DO : B, B DESCRIPTION : Grab a small enemy and slam him to the ground EFFECTS : Grapple BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : PILEDRIVER HOW TO DO : B, X DESCRIPTION : Grab a small enemy and drive his head into the ground EFFECTS : Grapple BONUS : 2 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : BACKBREAKER HOW TO DO : B, Y DESCRIPTION : Grab a small enemy and break his back EFFECTS : Grapple BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : CAMEL PUNCH HOW TO DO : B DESCRIPTION : Quick punch that stuns, setting up enemy for further attacks EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DEATH STOMP HOW TO DO : Prone + X DESCRIPTION : Quick kick to a prone enemy EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DOUBLE DEATH STOMP HOW TO DO : Prone + X, X DESCRIPTION : Follow up kick to a prone enemy EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DEATH STOMP FINISHER HOW TO DO : Prone + X, X, X DESCRIPTION : Finishing kick to a prone enemy EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : LAST BREATH HOW TO DO : Prone + Y DESCRIPTION : Finish a prone enemy EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ============================================================================ � 0 0 3 � ============================================================================ � SWORD AND SHIELD � � "ONE-HANDED" � ============================================================================ These moves can only be executed when you are wielding either a one-handed sword, a one-handed axe, or a combination of sword or axe plus a shield. There are two main advantages to using this school of training over the others, namely that :- 1) Because it allows for combinations of one-handed weapon, or one-handed weapon with shield, it boasts more combat abilities than any of the other schools individually; and 2) Using a shield enables you to block arrows - no other school allows you to do that. There are THIRTY (30) combat abilities in the One-Handed School. Here is a list of the moves that fall into this category ... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : CROM'S CURSE HOW TO DO : Parry + B DESCRIPTION : Pull a small enemy's guts out with Conan's bare fist EFFECTS : Grapple BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : SKULL CRUSHER HOW TO DO : Parry + X DESCRIPTION : Decapitate a small enemy from behind EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : CLEAVE IN TWAIN HOW TO DO : Parry + Y DESCRIPTION : Toss a small enemy into the air then slice him in half EFFECTS : Grapple BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : SHIELD SHAKER HOW TO DO : B DESCRIPTION : Quick punch using Conan's shield to break his shield EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : AIR STRIKE HOW TO DO : In Air + X DESCRIPTION : Opening strike in midair EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DOUBLE AIR STRIKE HOW TO DO : In Air + X, X DESCRIPTION : Follow up strike in midair EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : FAST STRIKE HOW TO DO : X DESCRIPTION : Opening strike with weapon EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DOUBLE STRIKE HOW TO DO : X, X DESCRIPTION : Follow up strike with weapon EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : TRIPLE STRIKE HOW TO DO : X, X, X DESCRIPTION : Repeated strike with weapon EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : FAST STRIKE FINISHER HOW TO DO : X, X, X, X DESCRIPTION : Finishing fast strike combo EFFECTS : Shield Breaker BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : ELBOW STUN HOW TO DO : X, Y DESCRIPTION : Stun a small enemy, setting him up for further attacks EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Stun BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : WARRIOR SUPLEX HOW TO DO : X, Y, Y DESCRIPTION : Grab a small enemy and slam him down creating a shockwave EFFECTS : Grapple, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : THIEF OF BEL HOW TO DO : X, Y, B DESCRIPTION : Disarm an enemy's weapon and use it in Dual Wield EFFECTS : Unblockable BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : BEL'S WRATH HOW TO DO : X, Y, B, X DESCRIPTION : Disarm and use an enemy's weapon against him EFFECTS : Unblockable BONUS : 5 Green Runes + 1 Blue Rune ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : BEL'S REVENGE HOW TO DO : X, Y, B, X, X DESCRIPTION : Disarm and hit an enemy repeatedly with his own weapon EFFECTS : Unblockable BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : BEL'S GAMBIT HOW TO DO : Y, Y, X DESCRIPTION : Fling a small enemy's weapon into the air and strike his head EFFECTS : Grapple BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : CIMMERIAN CHARGE HOW TO DO : X, X, Y DESCRIPTION : Powerful charge attack EFFECTS : Shield Breaker BONUS : 2 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : SHIELD SLAYER HOW TO DO : X, X, Y DESCRIPTION : Uppercut strike with a shield EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HYBORIAN HEAD SMASH HOW TO DO : Y, X DESCRIPTION : Stun a small enemy with a powerful headbutt EFFECTS : Grapple, Unblockable, Stun BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : MONKEY SLAM HOW TO DO : X, X, X, Y DESCRIPTION : Hold a small enemy by the neck then slam him to the ground EFFECTS : Grapple, Unblockable BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : USURPER THROW HOW TO DO : X, X, X, Y, B DESCRIPTION : Throw a small enemy after neck hold EFFECTS : Grapple BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : SPINNING DEATH HOW TO DO : X, X, X, Y, Y + Hold DESCRIPTION : Spin a small enemy repeatedly EFFECTS : Grapple, Sweep BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAD POP HOW TO DO : Y, X, X DESCRIPTION : Decapitate small enemy with Conan's shield EFFECTS : Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : SHIELD STRIP HOW TO DO : Y, X, B DESCRIPTION : Grab an enemy's shield EFFECTS : Grapple, Shield Removal BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : IMMOLATION HOW TO DO : Flaming Torch + X, X, X, X DESCRIPTION : Light multiple enemies on fire EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAVY AIR ATTACK HOW TO DO : In Air + Y DESCRIPTION : Descending heavy air strike EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAVY STRIKE HOW TO DO : Y DESCRIPTION : Opening heavy strike with weapon EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAVY RUNNING STRIKE HOW TO DO : Y DESCRIPTION : Opening heavy strike while running EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DOUBLE HEAVY STRIKE HOW TO DO : Follow up heavy strike with weapon DESCRIPTION : Shield Breaker, Heavy EFFECTS : None BONUS : ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAVY STRIKE FINISHER HOW TO DO : Y, Y, Y DESCRIPTION : Finishing heavy combo strike EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ============================================================================ � 0 0 4 � ============================================================================ � TWO CROSSED SWORDS � � "DUAL-WIELD" � ============================================================================ When you, like me, love the glitziness and flash-factor of wielding TWO one- handed weapons at the same time (even though this makes you ultimately less effective in combat than if you were able to block arrows or decapitate your foes with a single strike), then this is the ONLY style you'll ever need ;) There are TWENTY-FOUR (24) combat abilities in the Dual-Wield School. Here are the moves for the Dual-Wield School of Training ... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : GWAHLUR'S LEAP HOW TO DO : Parry + B DESCRIPTION : Vicious stab into an enemy's shoulders, finishing with a mighty leap EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : BLADE FURY HOW TO DO : Parry + X DESCRIPTION : Multiple rapid slashes with a finishing kick to the ground EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAD STOMP HOW TO DO : Parry + Y DESCRIPTION : Decapitating head stomp after flinging the enemy into the air EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : AIR STRIKE HOW TO DO : In Air + X DESCRIPTION : Opening strike in midair EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DOUBLE AIR STRIKE HOW TO DO : In Air + X, X DESCRIPTION : Follow up strike in midair EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : FAST STRIKE HOW TO DO : X DESCRIPTION : Opening strike with both weapons EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DOUBLE STRIKE HOW TO DO : X, X DESCRIPTION : Follow up strike with both weapons EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : TRIPLE STRIKE HOW TO DO : X, X, X DESCRIPTION : Repeated strike with both weapons EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : QUAD STRIKE HOW TO DO : X, X, X, X DESCRIPTION : Continuing strike with both weapons EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : FAST STRIKE FINISHER HOW TO DO : X, X, X, X, X DESCRIPTION : Finishing uppercut strike EFFECTS : Shield Breaker BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : THE BARBARIAN HOW TO DO : X, Y DESCRIPTION : Fierce sideways strike with both weapons EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : WHIRLWIND HOW TO DO : X, X, Y DESCRIPTION : Windmill strike that lands multiple hits EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : SAVAGE SPIN HOW TO DO : X, X, X + Hold DESCRIPTION : Quick spin attack that can land multiple hits EFFECTS : Sweep BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : BLACK RIVER RAGE HOW TO DO : X, X, Y, Y DESCRIPTION : Follow up windmill strike that lands multiple hits EFFECTS : Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : THE MERCENARY HOW TO DO : X, X, X, Y DESCRIPTION : Finishing attack that can decapitate an enemy EFFECTS : Shield Breaker BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : CIMMERIAN CYCLONE HOW TO DO : X, X, X, X + Hold DESCRIPTION : Quick spin attack that can be repeated for multiple hits EFFECTS : Sweep BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : WHEEL OF DEATH HOW TO DO : X, X, X, X, Y DESCRIPTION : Quick, low spin move that damages enemy's legs EFFECTS : Unblockable BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : SORCERER'S SHOCK HOW TO DO : Y, Y, Y + Hold DESCRIPTION : Powerful shockwave that sends enemies flying EFFECTS : Shockwave BONUS : 10 Blue Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : FURY KICK HOW TO DO : Y, X DESCRIPTION : Powerful kick that sends small enemies flying EFFECTS : None BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAVY AIR ATTACK HOW TO DO : In Air + Y DESCRIPTION : Descending heavy air strike EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAVY STRIKE HOW TO DO : Y DESCRIPTION : Opening strike with both weapons EFFECTS : Shield Breaker BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DOUBLE HEAVY STRIKE HOW TO DO : Y, Y DESCRIPTION : Follow up attack with both weapons EFFECTS : Shield Breaker BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : TRIPLE HEAVY STRIKE HOW TO DO : Y, Y, Y DESCRIPTION : Repeated attack with both weapons EFFECTS : Shield Breaker BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAVY STRIKE FINISHER HOW TO DO : Y, Y, Y, Y DESCRIPTION : Finishing attack with both weapons EFFECTS : Shield Breaker BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ============================================================================ � 0 0 5 � ============================================================================ � TWO HANDS GRASPING A SWORD � � "TWO-HANDED" � ============================================================================ Dealing out the most damage per blow, this is the school of choice for the heavy-hitters, and those who like to hit multiple enemies with single strikes. If you've ever wanted to BE Sauron ? This is about as close as you'll get in the Conan World ;) There are TWENTY-THREE (23) combat abilities in the Two-Handed School. Incidentally, whilst the two-handed school may SEEM like the underdog a bit, it does have some truly majestic moves available to it, such as the Slayer's Bladesaw which left me LITERALLY open-mouthed when I did it the first time. So without further ado, here are the moves for the Two-Handed School ... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : CROM'S CURSE HOW TO DO : Parry + B DESCRIPTION : Pull a small enemy's guts out with Conan's bare fist EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : STEPS OF HELL HOW TO DO : Parry + X DESCRIPTION : Vertically slice a small enemy after running up his chest EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DEMON'S DESCENT HOW TO DO : Parry + Y DESCRIPTION : Vertically slice a small enemy after tossing him into the air EFFECTS : None BONUS : 1 Blue Rune ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : FAST STRIKE HOW TO DO : X DESCRIPTION : Opening strike with weapon EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : AIR FAST STRIKE HOW TO DO : In Air + X DESCRIPTION : Quick spinning strike in mid air EFFECTS : Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DOUBLE STRIKE HOW TO DO : X, X DESCRIPTION : Follow up 360 strike with weapon EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : FAST STRIKE FINISHER HOW TO DO : X, X, X DESCRIPTION : Finishing uppercut strike EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : UPPERCUT HOW TO DO : X, Y DESCRIPTION : Uppercut strike that sends a small enemy into the air EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : OUTLAW'S HILT HOW TO DO : X, X, B DESCRIPTION : Damage an enemy's head with the hilt of Conan's weapon EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : THE BLOODY CROWN HOW TO DO : X, X, B, Y DESCRIPTION : Finishing vertical strike that can cleave an enemy in half EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : GEMCUTTER HOW TO DO : Y, X DESCRIPTION : Quick groin kick that leaves a small enemy stunned (OUCH !!) EFFECTS : None BONUS : 2 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : KING'S EXECUTION HOW TO DO : Y, X, Y DESCRIPTION : Finishing vertical strike that cuts the enemy in half EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : STYGIAN SKEWER HOW TO DO : X, X, Y DESCRIPTION : Stab a small enemy directly in the gut EFFECTS : Grapple, Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : STYGIAN SKEWER FLING HOW TO DO : X, X, Y, Y + Hold DESCRIPTION : Spin a small enemy around, smashing into other enemies EFFECTS : Grapple BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : MITRA'S HAND HOW TO DO : Y, Y, Y, X DESCRIPTION : Finishing strike that sends a shockwave that damages other enemies EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : 10 Blue Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : CAPTAIN'S RUSH HOW TO DO : X + Hold DESCRIPTION : Quick sweeping charge attack EFFECTS : Heavy BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : GIANT'S CRUSH HOW TO DO : Y + Hold DESCRIPTION : Powerful shockwave that sends enemies flying EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy, Shockwave BONUS : 5 Green Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : SLAYER'S BLADESAW HOW TO DO : X, X, X, Y DESCRIPTION : Throw Conan's sword spinning towards an enemy EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : 10 Green Runes + 2 Blue Runes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAVY STRIKE HOW TO DO : Y DESCRIPTION : Opening heavy strike with weapon EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAVY DESCENDING HOW TO DO : In Air + Y DESCRIPTION : Descending heavy air strike EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : DOUBLE HEAVY STRIKE HOW TO DO : Y, Y DESCRIPTION : Follow up heavy strike with weapon EFFECTS : None BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : TRIPLE HEAVY STRIKE HOW TO DO : Y, Y, Y DESCRIPTION : Follow up heavy strike with weapon EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVE : HEAVY STRIKE FINISHER HOW TO DO : Y, Y, Y, Y DESCRIPTION : Finishing heavy combo strike EFFECTS : Shield Breaker, Heavy BONUS : None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ============================================================================== � ACKNOWLEDGMENTS � ============================================================================== As I mentioned at the top of this guide, I would like to dedicate it as a piece of work to my mum, my dad and my brother. I have been so very, very lucky to be born into the family I have been - a family that has been nothing but loving and supportive of my every endeavour. I can only hope that I can return the love you've given me, and be worthy of it. ============================================================================== � Copyright Mister Sinister, 2007 � ==============================================================================