Breath of the Wild

Attack Animation Cancel

Spin Charge Cancel

Pressing B at any moment while charging an attack will cancel the animation. This is useful for two-handed weapon spin attacks.

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Jump Cancel

All standing attacks from all weapon types and charging animations can be cancelled at any moment by jumping.

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Swap Cancel

Swapping weapons/shields during any moment of any attack will cancel the animation completely, even dash attacks or finishers (except grounded jump attacks).

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Parry Crouch Cancel

The slowmo animation after parrying an attack with a shield can be cancel at any moment with the crouch animation. This can allow Link to move even earlier after a parry.

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Last updated August 31, 2026 by Sigmaphied