Core Loop
- Observe the enemy's first movement.
- Dodge or step out of the line of attack.
- Use a short punish instead of a greedy combo.
- Reset spacing before the next windup.
REPLACED combat is less about grinding numbers and more about rhythm. Read the windup, move with intent, punish only when safe, then reset before the next mistake.
Rooms are staged like scenes. Check where the camera wants your eye, where hazards sit, and whether the foreground blocks a safe retreat.
Most deaths come from panic dodging, chasing after a missed hit, or ignoring the second enemy while finishing the first. Pair this page with the Phoenix-City route guide.