Dash & Slide Mechanics

Learn the essential Dash and Slide mechanics in ULTRAKILL. Master movement for faster traversal and combat effectiveness in this comprehensive guide.

ULTRAKILL's movement system is incredibly deep, allowing for fast-paced combat and traversal. Two key mechanics that define this are the Dash and the Slide. Mastering these will significantly improve your ability to navigate levels, dodge attacks, and set up offensive opportunities.

Dash:

• Purpose: The Dash is your primary tool for quick bursts of horizontal movement. It allows you to rapidly close distances, evade enemy projectiles, and reposition yourself during combat.
• Execution: Typically performed by pressing the dash button (default: Shift).
• Advanced Use: Dashing can be chained with other movement abilities like jumping and sliding for extended aerial maneuvers or rapid ground coverage. Air-dashing is crucial for maintaining momentum and controlling your trajectory in mid-air.

Slide:

• Purpose: The Slide is used for low-profile movement, allowing you to duck under projectiles, slide through tight spaces, and maintain momentum while changing direction.
• Execution: Usually performed by pressing the crouch button (default: Ctrl) while moving.
• Advanced Use: Sliding can be combined with dashing to create a powerful sliding dash, covering large distances quickly. It can also be used to cancel the end lag of certain actions, allowing for smoother transitions between attacks and movement.

Combining Dash and Slide:

• The true mastery of movement in ULTRAKILL comes from seamlessly blending dashes and slides. For instance, you can slide to duck under a projectile, then immediately dash to reposition yourself behind the enemy.
• Air-dashing out of a slide can give you a sudden burst of speed and height, useful for reaching ledges or escaping dangerous ground-based attacks.