Circle Slash Mastery - Slide Timing, Angle & Parry-Breaks - Guide

Everything about the 1-second slide prerequisite, the 1.25× multiplier, and the off-angle parry-break pattern.

Circle Slash is REDLINER's most lethal hidden melee variation. Unlocked by sliding for one continuous second, it applies a 1.25× damage multiplier and swings along an off-axis vector that bypasses most parry windows. This guide covers the timing, the angle, and how to chain it into combo finishes.

Slide timing

Begin sliding on flat ground and maintain the slide for at least 1.0 seconds. Jumping during the slide (bunny-hop) frequently triggers the speed-begone bug and cancels the prerequisite. Maintain a straight slide line.

Angle

Turn approximately 90° off your slide direction before swinging. This produces an off-axis vector that defeats defenders who pre-aimed the standard parry cone.