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Animation cancelling with staff question ps4

paul_j
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Light attacking -> crushing shock -> repeat

So does anyone have a hard time on ps4 doing this? Not sure if I'm doing this right but I'm just using the controller like shooting a paintball gun... Rapidly smashing r2 and r1. Don't really see much cancelling haha ^_^;
  • Armenian_Ninja
    Try doing a medium or heavy attack. Wind up and let go of the trigger at half way of full animation and hit crushing shock at the same time or right before u let go of the trigger. It feels smoother this way
  • Vaoh
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    I used to have the same issue. There is a secret though! The easiest button to weave with (for me at least) is the left bumper L2. This should be where your main spammable skill is binded to.

    So L2:Crushing Shock ---> R1:Light attack ---> Repeat

    Might feel weird at first, until you realize that your index finger no longer has to jump around like it's racing your thumbs.
  • HebrewHatchet
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    The real secret is the staff that you're using. @Armenian_Ninja has the right idea, but that works with fire staves. If you have lightning, you'll have to weave light attacks since lightning staves have channeled attacks. I don't know how to do this with ice staves, never bothered to learn.
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  • Vaoh
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    @HebrewHatchet Whether the staff is Fire or Ice, it works the same. With a Lightning staff you can only weave with light attacks.
  • bhlegit
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    you should do light attack cvrushing shock block rinse repeat
  • HIghwayRobberBill
    its easier if you switch your attack to a button not a trigger. i just switched r1 and r2 . just dont forget your ulti is now L1 and r2
    [PS4] captainSNAKA
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  • Vaoh
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    @HIghwayRobberBill There are three preset control layouts for console. You can't make that switch...
  • Reeko
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    Doncellius wrote: »
    @HIghwayRobberBill There are three preset control layouts for console. You can't make that switch...

    You can, actually.
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    @Reeko, @HIghwayRobberBill I can't get online to check tonight. Going to check this out for sure! Thanks for letting me know... lol
  • Reeko
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    Doncellius wrote: »
    @Reeko, @HIghwayRobberBill I can't get online to check tonight. Going to check this out for sure! Thanks for letting me know... lol

    Ps4 system settings. Dont need online for that
  • HIghwayRobberBill
    Doncellius wrote: »
    @Reeko, @HIghwayRobberBill I can't get online to check tonight. Going to check this out for sure! Thanks for letting me know... lol

    yea just go to ps4 settings -> accessibility -> button layout
    [PS4] captainSNAKA
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    v16 dunmer Dragonknight - JimmyTheTuplip
    v16 redgaurd templar - Vixen
    v16 altmer sorcerer - Hermoine G

  • Dracan_Fontom
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    From my experience playing on PS4, the best weaving comes from the Inferno or Ice Staves. The combo for the two with Crushing or Funnel if you're a nb, seems natural. Other the hand weaving with channel heavy attack feels so chucky.
  • BurtFreeman
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    paul_j wrote: »
    Light attacking -> crushing shock -> repeat

    So does anyone have a hard time on ps4 doing this? Not sure if I'm doing this right but I'm just using the controller like shooting a paintball gun... Rapidly smashing r2 and r1. Don't really see much cancelling haha ^_^;

    depend wich kind of staff do you use: with channeling staff (lightning or restoration staff) i found cancel animation is more difficult. try the same with inferno staff.
    Edited by BurtFreeman on February 14, 2016 8:19AM
  • Brrrofski
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    Use crushing shock as L1. It's a lot easier to weave with two seperate hands
  • paul_j
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    Thanks for all the input guys I found a great way of weaving with a lightning staff. I put crushing shock as x and double tap r2 and it's working wonders
  • socomred
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    Skills cancel basic attacks and blocking cancels skills. Try r2 hold for a second, then what ever button you use for crushing shock, then immediately press l2. Work great on shields because they have long animations
  • paul_j
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    I noticed it's easier for me to start the weaving process with a lightning staff by starting with crushing shock instead of light attack lol! the weaving begins after the first crushing shock
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