Effects

During a fight, random effects can trigger. Only the player who completes a Quick Time Event (QTE) mini-game faster gains the effect.

When QTE activates:

• Combat freezes temporarily.

• A translucent shadow and silhouette appear, requiring the player to trace from start to finish.

• Success occurs if the player reaches the icon area.

QTE Completion

The QTE mini-game lasts 5 seconds. If neither player reaches the finish, the one with more progress wins. If progress is equal, the winner is chosen randomly. The winner’s effect icon glows blue at the screen’s center, while the loser sees red text: “Too slow.”

After the QTE ends, the effect activates. Effects and their characteristics are listed in the table below:

Parameter	Unburnable Stamina	Fast Movement	Fatigue	Freeze
Type	Positive	Positive	Negative	Negative
Duration	3 seconds	5 seconds	4 seconds	3 seconds
Description	No stamina cost for throws	75% faster left/right movement	50% higher stamina cost per throw	Total loss of control
Visual	Stamina bar flashes blue	Movement arrows glow with fire	Stamina bar flashes red	Full-screen block effect
Drawing	Spiral (4th reference)	Triangle (2nd reference)	Vertical arc (5th reference)	Snake

Effects Block Conditions

• Fatigue and Unburnable Stamina don’t trigger if:

  • Stamina is zero.

  • Stamina is recovering from full depletion.

• Fast Movement doesn’t trigger if movement is banned in combat.