@flux: Ok let me try and help you, First of all before I start. The camera maybe too close to noctis one of my buddys were having the same issue and I told them to pull the camera back a bit in the options menu and that worked great for him.
Ok when it comes to combat there are 4 main things you want to focus on till they become second nature, Weapon switching, Countering, Back attacks (Double teams) and Link attacks.
For easier locking on, hit R1 then click R3 for a hard lock on you can then flick the stick if you need to change enemies.
These skills are big help if you have them unlocked already in the Ascenson Grid.
Under Techniques
-Tech Strike (This will help you keep flowing with Link Attacks)
Under Combat
-Airstep (It will be good for mid air fights)
-Blink (Press square at the last second to phase without losing mp)
-Light Phase
Ok now that's out the way let's get on to weapon switching, Note: if you played allot of episode Duscae I would recommend control scheme 2 as hit is the same button layout. I'll be writing this under Scheme 1.
Weapon Switching:
First start a chain of attacks with say your light sword you can do different attacks depending on the direction you move with the selected weapon, now get up to about 3 hits or more then lets change it up, Press Defend (Square) while changing to your Heavy Sword (For me thats Dpad Left) then hold Circle you will do tempest with the Heavy sword hitting all enemies in range. If the enemy is still alive straight away or after another it or two with the heavy sword hit Square and Switch to your Spear and back to circle for another combo.
Another example of weapon switching is say I'm fighting mid air against a flying enemy, I'm hitting them with my light sword but as they fly away or I descend and I have a gun equipped quickly switch to it on the dpad and hold Circle noctis starts shooting keeping the combo going, if you've leveled your Warping you can switch to say you spear or light sword and hold triangle to wrap strike back into them! And continue slashing them in the air.
Countering:
This is very important for downing enemies, setting up team attacks and saving yourself from damage. While yes you can phase away much easier with the ability's I've suggested above, so now instead of wasting MP work on your timing and you can last minute press square and phase away then Counter with devastating damage . Also pressing square and moving in the direction you want does the ever useful Dodge roll, this can get you in a better position to attack or down your foe.
Back attacks/Double Teams:
Attacking from behind in this game is a key component to successful flashy combat with your Bro's. So first thing you need is to get behind an enemy, Remember the Dodge roll I spoke about? This can help you move around if your having trouble getting behind a close foe. Another way it using the Warp Strike from a far getting the first few hits in. Ok we are behind our enemy, I'm in the middle of attacking after warping and I switch to my heavy sword but wait Prompto is near! I throw him my Sword and he passes me his gun and BAM Double team and hi five! Other instances would be using your spear with Ignis close by, you'll throw it in the air and Ignis will jump, catch it and rain it down on the enemy, or using your Light sword from behind with Ignis near will result in the cool cross slash. Basically the weapon you have while back attacking and who your around will result in different Team attacks. Just remember to get behind them!
Link attacks:
Link attacks are Fantastic and you can use them at any point. If you have the skill I listed above in the A-grid you will keep refilling the link attack bar with out noticing it running out. Now there are so many useful ones here, Example if you want to group a bunch of foes together you can hit L1 and have Promopto using the gravity cannon to suck them all into one spot while the 3 of you whale on them!
Ignis can throw his daggers marking enemies ready for you to hit Circle warping in a stream cutting all of them. Another very very useful Link is Ignis's regroup skill, Later in the game you my be getting overwhelmed, maybe at a base or a boss fight enemies are trying to push the 4 of you apart and some of you are low on HP. Hit L1 pick Ignis and regroup the Crew will run back toward each other forming a strong line even healing ready to fight again! If you have allot of foes heading your way and you want to clear them out Gladio is your man hit L1 and he will rush swinging with sword downing most of them follow up with the circle prompt and depending on what you have equipped you'll crash in on them straight after. Unlocking and playing about with Links and how you use them is great fun. Check the ascension grid stock up on them and mess around till you have a feel of whats good in what situation. Again the beauty of these is that they can be used at any time so start, mid or end of a combo or even against other foes entirely.
I hope this has helped even a little with Combat and you can enjoy it more!
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