Controls: Arrow keys/WASD move, J=Horizontal slash, K=Vertical slash, Space=Thrust, U=Lunge (long range!), Shift=Parry (timed block — stuns enemy if perfect!).
Stances: Q/W/E = High/Mid/Low stance. High beats thrust, Mid balanced, Low beats horizontal slash. Stance mismatch reduces damage taken!
Parry/Riposte: Press Shift just before enemy hit lands = perfect parry! Enemy stunned briefly, riposte window open for free hit.
Sword Types: Press 1=Longsword (range, slow), 2=Rapier (fast, low dmg), 3=Katana (balanced). Guard break: repeated attacks on block break guard!
Duel Rules: First to 5 touches wins! Stamina costs per swing. Zero stamina = vulnerable. Press 4-6 for difficulty.