How to Dodge in Tears of the Kingdom

link dodging against an enemy attack in tears of the kingdom

I can’t count how many times dodging has saved me in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. In this guide, you’ll discover how to dodge and evade enemy attacks and the art of perfect dodging to turn the tide of battle in your favor. Trust me, mastering these skills will make your journey through the game much easier!

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How do you Dodge in TOTK?

Dodging in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has saved me from certain death countless times in combat. All you need to do is down ZL button to lock on to your foe, and now by pressing X and a direction on the left analog stick, Link will dodge. You don’t need to be holding a weapon or a shield to dodge.

  • Press X, and left will make Link sidestep jump to the left.
  • Press X, and right will have Link sidestep jump to the right.
  • Press X, and back will have Link backflip.

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How To Perfect Dodge in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

To perfect dodge in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is very similar to parrying. Timing is crucial. You must perform one of the three dodges just as a blow is about to connect. If you have succeeded, time will slow, and you’ll perform a move called Flurry Rush by pressing Y. During a Flurry Rush, Link will rapidly strike his foe, but this state is timed.

It’s such a great feeling to dodge an enemy attack at the last second and retaliate. But remember, timing is everything. It’s a simple maneuver, yet so effective, and it’s sure to come in handy against all the enemies that roam the land in Tears of the Kingdom.

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Dodge FAQ

What is the Dodge button?

The dodge button is X, but you must be holding ZL to initiate a dodge.

How do you trigger a Flurry Rush

A Flurry Rush is triggered by dodging just before the enemy strikes you.

Can you roll?

You cannot roll in Tears of the Kingdom.

Can you counterattack?

Yes, dodging allows you to counterattack while the enemy recovers from the lag on their attacks. Flurry Rush lets you perform a powerful counterattack.

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