Structure & Stun

Understand Structure and Stun in Sifu. Learn how to deplete enemy Structure to create openings for finishers and regain your own defensive advantage.

In Sifu, the concept of "Structure" is as critical as your character's health bar. It represents an opponent's balance and composure, and by breaking it, you can achieve a powerful "Stun" state, opening them up for devastating finishers or allowing you to regain your own footing.

Every enemy, including yourself, has a Structure meter. This meter fills up when you block attacks, are hit by attacks, or are subjected to certain environmental effects. When your Structure meter is full, you become "Broken," leaving you vulnerable to a critical hit or a powerful enemy combo. Conversely, when an enemy's Structure meter is full, they enter a "Stunned" state. This is your prime opportunity to inflict maximum damage or execute a unique takedown move.

Several actions contribute to filling an enemy's Structure meter. Successfully parrying their attacks is one of the most effective ways to build their Structure. Aggressively attacking them also contributes, especially with heavier, more impactful strikes. Furthermore, certain environmental interactions, such as slamming an enemy into a wall or kicking them down stairs, can significantly damage their Structure. Conversely, your own Structure can be managed by avoiding blocks when possible, successfully parrying attacks, and maintaining distance to allow it to recover.

The Stun state is indicated by a distinct visual cue, often a shimmering effect around the enemy and a change in their posture. Once an enemy is Stunned, you can press the designated finisher button to perform a powerful takedown. These takedowns can vary from brutal throws to incapacitating blows, often dealing significant damage or even eliminating weaker enemies outright. Learning to recognize when an enemy is Stunned and reacting quickly is a crucial skill for efficient combat and survival in Sifu.

• Structure Meter: Understand how it fills for both you and enemies.
• Parrying's Role: Recognize parries as a primary method for breaking enemy Structure.
• Stun State: Identify the visual cues and exploit the opening for takedowns.
• Takedowns: Utilize finisher moves to incapacitate or eliminate stunned enemies.