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# Avoiding Big Attacks

Many monsters are charging big attacks that do not display a red area. They will hit everyone in front of them when they release their attack. And they often hurt a lot. It requires a bit of attention, but you can easily know when a big attack is coming. The monster will always have an animation, like raising their sword, and will remain idle for one or two seconds before releasing their attack. During this time, you can simply move on one side of the monster, or away from the monster, to avoid the attack entirely (no need to dodge). Big attacks with no red area are almost always targeting a very small area in front of the monster. The giants and polar bears in Fangbreaker Island are a pretty good example of monsters whose attacks you can avoid by moving around them : just spot when they are raising their weapon or claws and you will be safe if you move rapidly.

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