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Where it Appears: The Style Meter shows on the right side of the screen during combat once you start attacking or dodging.

What it Measures: It tracks the variety and execution of your attacks, dodges, and taunts in battle. Performing diverse actions raises the meter.

Why Build It: A higher Style Meter leads to more orbs dropped by defeated enemies and improves your final "Style" ranking for the level.

How to Increase It: Mix up your attacks and dodges, and incorporate taunts between actions.

Penalties for Getting Hit: If an enemy hits your character, the Style Meter instantly drops by two ranks. For example, a single hit can drop an A-rank to a C-rank.

What if it Disappears: Even if the meter vanishes, it's not gone. It decreases rapidly while invisible. Performing attacks, dodges, or taunts quickly can make it reappear at its previous level.

How Taunts Work: Taunts, when performed near an enemy, raise the Style Meter and Devil Trigger gauge. They are most effective after a variety of attacks or dodges. The animation and effect of a taunt vary based on the current style rank, with longer and flashier taunts at higher ranks. Avoid taunting too often, as it becomes less effective, similar to repeated attacks or dodges. Taunts are best used when your character is safe, like after dodging an attack or knocking down an enemy.

Tracking Style Points: After a mission, style points gained during combat will be displayed below the current style rank if you replay the mission and attack enemies.