You keep your mind clear and your movements fluid. In a skirmish the battlefield shifts fast, so stay light on your feet and let the blades do what they do best—quick strikes that keep opponents guessing. Watch the flow of the fight, pick the weak spots, and when chaos hits, use the twin blades to cut off the threat’s escape routes. Keep your guard up, but don’t overthink; let instinct guide you, and the chaos will feel like a dance you’re already dancing in.

Drop the guard a bit so you can move faster, then close the gap on a beat. Stay on your toes, use the wind of the wind to cover your steps, and when the enemy shoots, step back or lean in and finish quick—hit them before their next volley comes. Keep the range small and use the terrain to block their line of sight. If you’re outnumbered, move in a circle, keep your own fire off the range, and wait for a clear opening. Keep it tight and fast.

If they keep pulling back, you’ve got to make the distance a weapon. Stay fast, keep your footwork loose, and use whatever range you have—throw a quick strike that cuts across their retreat path. Lock onto their trail, anticipate where they’ll go, and close in with a step‑and‑strike combo. If you can force them to run into a narrow spot or a choke‑point, the gap shrinks and the next hit lands before they even notice you’re closing. Keep moving, keep the pressure, and the retreat will feel more like a dance you’re leading.