Back Slice

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The Back Slice is a recurring ability in The Legend of Zelda series.[3] It goes unnamed in The Wind Waker.

Overview

The Back Slice is a sword ability wherein Link jumps to the side and rolls around a foe, ending up directly behind them, then hits his opponent with a jumping upward strike. It is effective as a counter-attack and against Enemies who are protected from frontal attacks.

The Wind Waker

The Back Slice is one of the two common Parry Attacks in The Wind Waker; the other being the Helm Splitter. By pressing the A button just before a Targeted Enemy attempts a vertical strike, Link will perform the entire motion of the Back Slice automatically. While the maneuver deals twice the damage of a regular Sword strike, it is possible for Link to miss with the jumping strike, usually happening if the Rolling motion is obstructed. Using the Back Slice successfully against a Darknut will sever the straps holding its body armor together, thereby removing the armor and leaving the Enemy vulnerable to attacks from all sides.

Twilight Princess

The Back Slice is the third Hidden Skill that Link can learn in Twilight Princess. To learn this Hidden Skill, he must first find a Howling Stone to awaken the White Wolf.[4] This Howling Stone can be found on a ledge in the Upper Zora's River area. After howling with the White Wolf, it tells Link to find him when Link returns to human form,[5] and marks where he will be waiting on Link's Map. After returning to human form, Link can find the White Wolf waiting for him on a small platform outside the westernEastern on Wii Version edge of Hyrule Castle Town. Approaching the White Wolf will return Link to the clouded area where the link can teach him the Back Slice.

While Link is Targeting an Enemy, holding the control stick to either side and pressing the A button makes him perform a sideways jump. Pressing the A button again at the moment he lands causes him to roll on his side in a semi-circular pattern, ending up behind the Enemy. By attacking at the end of the roll, Link will perform a jumping slice into the Enemy's back.[2] This technique can also be used when nothing is Targeted, but Link will just roll sideways instead of in a semi-circle.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNames
JapanJapan
Japanese
背面斬(そともぎ)り (Sotomo-giri)[6]
CanadaCanada
FrenchCACanadian
Coup à Revers[7]
The French RepublicThe French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
Coup à Revers[8]
The Federal Republic of GermanyThe Federal Republic of Germany
German
Rundumhieb[9]
The Italian RepublicThe Italian Republic
Italian
Colpo alle spalle[10]
Latin AmericaLatin America
SpanishLALatin American
Tajo trasero[11]
The Kingdom of SpainThe Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEUEuropean
Tajo trasero[12]
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data.

Gallery

  • The Wind Waker

    Link beginning the Back Slice by Rolling to dodge an attack.

See Also

References

  1. ↑ But before we begin, I must test you to ensure you have mastered the last skill I taught you, the shield attack. — Hero's Spirit (Twilight Princess HD)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 A mere shield attack is no match for an enemy protected not just by a shield, but by a thick, full-body coat of armor. Such enemies are often focused on guarding against frequent frontal attacks. They often leave their rear unprotected. That is when you ZL Button-target and press A Button while tilting Left Arrow L Stick Right Arrow to jump and roll around your foe, then performing a jumping slice. — Hero's Spirit (Twilight Princess HD)
  3. ↑ Very well. My third hidden skill is... The back slice! Let it be hewn into your mind. — Hero's Spirit (Twilight Princess HD)
  4. ↑ Search for the statues that howl with the sound of the wind. Seek the sound that calls the spirit of the beast to awaken me again. — Hero's Spirit (Twilight Princess HD)
  5. ↑ Let teachings of old pass to you... Take sword in hand and find me... — White Wolf (Twilight Princess HD)
  6. ↑ 奥義(おうぎ)その三(さん)、背面斬(そともぎ)りを習得(しゅうとく)した！
    厚(あつ)い装甲(そうこう)をした敵(てき)の背後(はいご)に回(まわ)り込(こ)み、
    無防備(むぼうび)な背後(はいご)から剣(けん)で斬(き)りつける！     — N/A (Twilight Princess, Japanese version)
  7. ↑ Tu as appris le Coup à Revers! Passe dans le dos de ces ennemis fortement cuirassés et frappe ce point dénué de protection! — N/A (Twilight Princess, Canadian French version)
  8. ↑ Tu as appris le Coup à Revers! Passe dans le dos de ces ennemis fortement cuirassés et frappe ce point dénué de protection! — N/A (Twilight Princess, European French version)
  9. ↑ Du hast die dritte okkulte Kunst, den Rundumhieb, erlernt. Rolle dich auf die Rückseite des Gegners und triff ihn mit dem Schwert. — N/A (Twilight Princess, German version)
  10. ↑ Hai appreso la terza tecnica, il Colpo alle spalle! Salta alle spalle di un nemico ben difeso da armatura e colpiscilo da dietro. — N/A (Twilight Princess, Italian version)
  11. ↑ Tercera técnica aprendida: tajo trasero. Rodead a los enemigos blindados para atacarles por la espalda. — N/A (Twilight Princess, Latin American Spanish version)
  12. ↑ Tercera técnica aprendida: tajo trasero. Rodead a los enemigos blindados para atacarles por la espalda. — N/A (Twilight Princess, European Spanish version)
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