Quick Answer
The dash exploit is a demo trick: lunge with the rusty sword, then jump the moment the blade pulls back to fling yourself forward. In the full game the rusty sword version was reported fixed, and the developer hinted the bug now lives on another sword hidden early on. For normal long jumps, use Wind Dash or the Pandora Blade's launch attack.
How did the demo dash exploit work?
You lunged with the rusty sword, then jumped as the blade started to retract, so the jump kept the lunge's speed.
Lunge with the rusty sword
Do the rusty sword's forward thrust.
Jump as the blade pulls back
Jump the instant the sword starts retracting. The window is about two frames; one of them gives a longer, faster launch.
Bind jump to the scroll wheel
Put jump on scroll wheel down to hit the timing more easily. Once you have it, you can chain launches. Uneven ground changes how far you go.
Does it still work in the full game?
There are two reports, and they point in different directions:
| Report | What it says |
|---|---|
| Player report, April 4 | The rusty sword bug was fixed for the full game |
| Developer reply, April 13 | The bug was moved on purpose to another sword hidden early in the game |
The hidden sword has not been named yet. This page adds it once it is confirmed.
What should you use instead?
- Wind Dash: the Holy Sword Endu's Air dash crosses gaps, one dash per Wind Gem; here is where to find every Wind Gem.
- Pandora Blade: its launch attack lets you jump over ledges; here is where to find the Pandora Blade.
The Pandora Blade's launch attack carrying you over a ledge.
Shown at 00:10 in Nerzgunzen79’s video.More combat help
- Combat: Power Meter and charge attacks.
- Queen's Domain weapons: every weapon and its special attack.
FAQ
Right as the rusty sword starts pulling back after the lunge. The window is about two frames.
Yes. Binding jump to scroll wheel down makes the timing much easier.
The rusty sword version was reported fixed for the full game, but the developer hinted the bug now sits on another sword hidden early on.
It has not been named yet. For long jumps right now, use Wind Dash or the Pandora Blade.