This mission introduces a slightly more aggressive AI opponent. Begin to incorporate dashes and jumps into your movement to control space. Practice whiff punishing – waiting for your opponent to miss an attack and then retaliating. Experiment with your character's throws (Light Slash + Medium Slash when close) as they can be a powerful tool against blocking opponents. Pay attention to your Rage Gauge; if it fills, consider activating Rage Explosion for a temporary advantage, even if you don't land the Lightning Blade. This is a good opportunity to get comfortable with the pacing of the game.
