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For those who have experienced this acclaimed title, or most other 3D action game, you're probably well-versed in the fantastic mechanic known as the “rolling dodge.” This avoidance maneuver enables your hero to carry out a front, lateral, or rearward tumble to avoid any enemy attacks and gain space from the bad guy. Sounds handy, wouldn't you say?

The dodge roll, nevertheless, has received significant backlash, and not just as a result of the somersault; it's been called unintelligent, a easy way out, and an implausible action — and sometimes, I see the point. You should see me somersaulting past hostile mobs in The Witcher 3 — untouchable! But this game's rolling dodge represents the evasion to surpass every other rolling dodges, and here's the reason.

For this particular game, the creators discovered an excellent method to respond to all views claiming the maneuver is too easy: simply give each opponent unreasonable strength, triple that, and every Tarnished who ventures close them will feel immensely thankful thanks to their rolling skill, me included. When the stakes are this high, pulling off a perfect dodge comes across as a triumph, instead of an unfair advantage.

No alternative avoidance technique in the game approaches this level of gratification and consistency, since rapid sprints offer limited distance and blocking attempts are readily overcome by strong enemies. One player advised leaping as the primary game dodging technique, but besides failing to offer ideal movement, I didn't see how taking a crushing hit might boost my prospects of overcoming challenges (inexperience, possibly).

Perfecting the Skill

Although the rolling dodge provides relief in a famously difficult title, it demands ability. To begin with, this title's rolling dodge only triggers a window of invulnerability once you stop pressing the roll control, which stops a hasty, frantic retreat from dire situations. Additionally, while it might transport you away from opponents, it's much better to use it as an opportunity to move nearer, optimally at their back, and strike blows. Lastly, it remains necessary to understand and anticipate opponent moves, since evading too early of an extended wind-up could conclude your immunity ahead of the attack striking… resulting in severe damage.

A Harmonious System

Even though rolling-dodging in rapid sequence could appear somewhat silly (credit to Geralt once more), this isn't really an option in this title. Certainly, that still doesn't make it a realistic combat move — which is precisely why it would be pure horror to see it in a game like a realism-focused RPG — but this is a spectacular magical game being considered, thus why worry?

Similar to any respectable evasion move, this title's dodge motion is spruced up with a little somersault-y hop at the beginning, offering a lively impression instead of placing the avatar on the floor. Based on your equipment, the move can feel incredibly quick or relatively slow, however, it's consistently swifter and more seamless than the dodge rolls found in the earlier games. Certainly, you will stick your oversized sword into the ground while equipped with it, but that's on you for not just playing ranged weapons (In jest — don't play the game using ranged options).

Optimal Harmony

This title's avoidance feature forms an optimal harmony between difficulty and chance, providing prospects of success while endangering that very prospect at the smallest error. Learn this skill, and you'll obtain not just victory, but gratification.