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Wind Breathing
The combo-extender rework winner — every windup cut on launch day.
About Wind Breathing
Wind arrived strongest after the launch patch: windups on Z/X/C all reduced and the V knockback removed (50 → 0) so it starts combos instead of ending them. Shinazugawa clan is its Mythic partner.
How to unlock
Train with the Wind trainer (level 25+ quest chain): meditation, strength training and the parkour dungeon. Costs 30 Demon Horns (creator-measured), the steepest Demon Horn bill measured so far.
Moveset
| Key | Move | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Z | Dust Whirlwind Cutter | Windup reduced 0.2s → 0.12s (launch patch). |
| X | Claws | Windup reduced 0.25s → 0.15s — works as a combo extender (launch patch). |
| V | Sea of Clouds and Haze | Knockback removed 50 → 0 to start combos (launch patch). |
Move notes cite the official launch balance patch (September 19, 2026) where a change is listed — patch language like "Hyper Armor" and "Strict Stun" is the game's own.
Notes
- v0.17 (2026-09-24): Sea of Clouds and Haze (V) travel speed and distance +20% and it adds 1s of strict stun; the Z first hit strict stuns for 1s (confirming the second part); the ultimate's close range no longer lands after a guard break.
- v0.182 (2026-09-26): the whole kit deals 30% more block damage, X and C windups dropped 0.05s, and the C tornado flies 25% faster.
- V0.2 (2026-10-03): Mountain Wind (Z) deals 30% more damage and Whirlwind Cutter (V) holds hyper armor while held.
Sources
Official Discord launch balance patch (2026-09-19); patch notes through V0.2 (2026-10-03), transcribed 2026-10-24.
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