Dodging
How the game itself explains this system.
Press Dodge to Dodge an incoming Attack. Choose the Dodge direction with Movement. Dodge sideways or backwards to evade the strike. Dodging towards the enemy will still get you hit.
Dodging is very effective against Unblockable Attacks.
You can perform a Perfect Dodge: just before being hit, Dodge in the direction of the incoming attack – left or right – to duck.
A Perfect Dodge doesn't cost stamina and creates an opening for an Attack. If the timing of the Perfect Dodge is correct but the direction is wrong, the Dodge still won't cost stamina.
On a keyboard
The game words this differently for keyboard and mouse.
Press Dodge to Dodge an incoming Attack. Choose the Dodge direction with. Dodge sideways or backward to evade the strike. Dodging toward the enemy will still get you hit.
Dodging is very effective against Unblockable Attacks.
You can perform a Perfect Dodge: just before being hit, Dodge in the direction of the incoming attack – left or right – to duck.
A Perfect Dodge doesn't cost stamina and creates an opening for an Attack. If the timing of the Perfect Dodge is correct but the direction is wrong, the Dodge still won't cost stamina.
What the game tells you while you play
To Dodge an incoming Attack, press Dodge and choose a direction ( ).
Dodge sideways or backward to evade the strike. Dodging toward the enemy will still get you hit.
Dodge is another way to avoid enemy attacks.
Dodging costs Stamina. Stamina consumption is significantly reduced in Vampire form.