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	==Wiggle==		==Wiggle==

	The most widely used mouse movement technique is the "wiggle". During a wiggle, a player quickly moves their mouse back and forth during the swing animation of their saber. This can be done to great effect with all swings, all saber types and all saber stances, although it most notably increases the efficiency of the slow red stance by sidestepping its only weakness, namely its lack of speed compared to other stances, and capitalizing on its greatest strength, namely the effective range of its swings. Thus a wiggled red swing becomes especially powerful.		The most widely used mouse movement technique is the "wiggle". During a wiggle, a player quickly moves their mouse back and forth during the swing animation of their saber. This can be done to great effect with all swings, all saber types and all saber stances, although it most notably increases the efficiency of the slow red stance by sidestepping its only weakness, namely its lack of speed compared to the other stances, and capitalizing on its greatest strength, namely the effective range of its swings. Thus a wiggled red swing becomes especially powerful.

	The objective of wiggling is threefold: First, the velocity of the swing is increased by moving the mouse very quickly, which on the one hand increases the chances of breaking through the opponent's defenses and landing a hit and on the other hand increases the damage dealt by the swing. Second, by moving the saber back and forth, the player has the chance to hit ~~his~~ opponent multiple times in a row with the same swing, increasing the efficiency of ~~his~~ swing and multiplying the damage done. Third, a wiggled swing has a much larger area of effect compared to a standard swing, thereby increasing the chance of landing a hit on the opponent without having to put much effort into aiming the saber at ~~his~~ character.		The objective of wiggling is threefold: First, the velocity of the swing is increased by moving the mouse very quickly, which on the one hand increases the chances of breaking through the opponent's defenses and landing a hit and on the other hand increases the damage dealt by the swing. Second, by moving the saber back and forth, the player has the chance to hit the opponent multiple times in a row with the same swing, increasing the efficiency of the swing and multiplying the damage done. Third, a wiggled swing has a much larger area of effect compared to a standard swing, thereby increasing the chance of landing a hit on the opponent without having to put much effort into aiming the saber at the opponent's character.

	To maximize the efficiency of wiggling, most competitive players either use a high general mouse sensitivity or a high m_yaw value to increase their mouse's horizontal responsiveness. If done right, a single wiggled red swing can do over 200 points of damage and instantly kill the opponent, even with a full health and shield bar.		To maximize the efficiency of wiggling, most competitive players either use a high general mouse sensitivity or a high m_yaw value to increase their mouse's horizontal responsiveness. If done right, a single wiggled red swing can do over 200 points of damage and instantly kill the opponent, even with a full health and shield bar.
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	==Aim==		==Aim==
	[[Image:extend.jpg\|thumb\|200pix\|A player performing an aimed swing.]]		[[Image:extend.jpg\|thumb\|200pix\|A player performing an aimed swing.]]
	A less effective and therefore also less common technique compared to the wiggle is called "aiming". An aimed swing is done by moving the mouse in such a way that the saber stays pointed in the opponent's direction. This technique is most commonly performed with ~~the~~ red stance swings ~~of the single saber because of~~ their slowness. Faster sabering stances make it more difficult if not impossible to effectively aim the saber at the opponent, although with practice, it can be effectively done with the yellow stance as well.		A less effective and therefore also less common technique compared to the wiggle is called "aiming". An aimed swing is done by moving the mouse in such a way that the saber stays pointed in the opponent's direction. This technique is most commonly performed with red stance swings due to their slowness. Faster sabering stances make it more difficult if not impossible to effectively aim the saber at the opponent during a swing, although with practice it can be effectively done with the yellow stance as well.

	The point of aiming is to extend the duration of the aimed swing's effectiveness. Normal swings are only effective at one specific moment, namely during the contact of the saber with the character of the opponent, which can happen during the beginning, middle or end of the swing in question. An aimed swing stays effective throughout the entire swing animation because it points the saber at the opponent at all times. Although this can potentially amplify the damage of the swing, the primary objective of aiming is not ~~dealing~~ damage but ~~hitting~~ the opponent ~~by a~~ precise ~~use~~ of the mouse.		The point of aiming is to extend the duration of the aimed swing's effectiveness. Normal swings are only effective at one specific moment, namely during the contact of the saber with the character of the opponent, which can happen during the beginning, middle or end of the swing in question. An aimed swing stays effective throughout the entire swing animation because it points the saber at the opponent at all times. Although this can potentially amplify the damage of the swing, the primary objective of aiming is not to deal damage but to hit the opponent with the help of precise and careful movement of the mouse.

	Because aiming requires more effort to execute properly than wiggling and is not primarily concerned with the damage output of the swing, it is nowadays much less common if at all used in competitive play. In fact, although the technique in itself is less competitive than the available alternatives, especially when faced with opponents who wiggle, some players and teams who specialized in aiming have nonetheless been competitively very successful in JKA, most notably such teams as the [[Jedi Academy Aurochs]] and players like [[Masta\|Master P!ng]].		Because aiming requires more effort to execute properly than wiggling and is not primarily concerned with the damage output of the swing, it is nowadays much less common if at all used in competitive play. In fact, although the technique in itself is less competitive than the available alternatives, especially when faced with opponents who wiggle, some players and teams who specialized in aiming have nonetheless been competitively very successful in JKA, most notably such teams as the [[Jedi Academy Aurochs]] and players like [[Masta\|Master P!ng]].
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	==Spin==		==Spin==

	Whereas aiming can be considered the tempered, refined and precise version of wiggling, the spin can be found at the opposite end of the extreme. The spin is exactly that: a very fast saber movement that aims at spinning the character during a swing by at least 360 degrees. Spinning gives up what little claim wiggling had to 'aiming the saber at the opponent' and replaces it with pure damage output. Due to the very high velocity of the swing, spinning deals a great amount of damage and has the potential to hit the opponent multiple times with the same swing, oftentimes killing him instantly. As is the case with wiggling, the spin is effective in all saber stances and with all swings, but most notably so with the red stance due to its ~~range~~.		Whereas aiming can be considered the tempered, refined and precise version of wiggling, the spin can be found at the opposite end of the extreme. The spin is exactly that: a very fast saber movement that aims at spinning the character during a swing by at least 360 degrees. Spinning gives up what little claim wiggling had to 'aiming the saber at the opponent' and replaces it with pure damage output. Due to the very high velocity of the swing, spinning deals a great amount of damage and has the potential to hit the opponent multiple times with the same swing, oftentimes killing him instantly. As is the case with wiggling, the spin is effective in all saber stances and with all swings, but most notably so with the red stance due to the range of its swings.

	However, the major downside to the spin is that the spinning player's character will remain predictably fixed at one spot during the entire swing animation, making it an easy target for counters and potentially even disorienting the player. Spinning is therefore most useful when the opponent is already in the range of one's swing with little to no opportunity for escape.		However, the major downside to the spin is that the spinning player's character will remain predictably fixed at one spot during the entire swing animation, making it an easy target for counters and potentially even disorienting the player. Spinning is therefore most useful when the opponent is already in the range of one's swing with little to no opportunity for escape.

	==The Term 'Poke'==		==The Term 'Poke'==
	Ever since the discovery of the wiggle in late 2003, the term 'poke' has emerged and has turned into a spectre of confusion. The term 'poke' was originally used by aXiom][Dureal and eSe][Dark (not to be confused with o3Dark aka The ThinG) to designate wiggled swings, which they had discovered during practice sessions with one another and introduced into the ESL. Back then, the ESL ladders were dominated by staffers because nobody could figure out a way to effectively check the power and speed of the staff with a single saber. This changed dramatically with the discovery of the wiggle, as it empowered single saberists and made it possible for them to ~~effectively~~ challenge the supremacy of the staff. The reason why Dureal and Dark opted to name the technique of wiggling your swings 'poke' was because their 2on2 team on the ESL was named Pokémon - after the series that had its highpoint at around the same time. ([http://www.esl.eu/de/jkja/news/40613/ source])		Ever since the discovery of the wiggle in late 2003, the term 'poke' has emerged and has turned into a spectre of confusion. The term 'poke' was originally used by aXiom][Dureal and eSe][Dark (not to be confused with o3Dark aka The ThinG) to designate wiggled swings, which they had discovered during practice sessions with one another and consequently introduced into the ESL. Back then, the ESL ladders were dominated by staffers because nobody could figure out a way to effectively check the power and speed of the staff with a single saber. This changed dramatically with the discovery of the wiggle, as it empowered single saberists and made it possible for them to challenge the supremacy of the staff on the ladders. The reason why Dureal and Dark opted to name the technique of wiggling your swings 'poke' was because their 2on2 team on the ESL was named Pokémon - after the series that had its highpoint at around the same time. ([http://www.esl.eu/de/jkja/news/40613/ source])

	Thus the term 'poke' originated from the word 'pokémon' and was initially pronounced with a stressed final syllable (poh-kay), unlike the english verb 'to poke' (pohk). As the technique spread across the community, so did the term 'poke', but because the source and pronounciation of the term have become lost, english speakers have started associated the term with the verb 'to poke' - and with that they started associating 'poking' with the technique of aiming the saber at the opponent because of the way aiming resembled a 'poking' motion done with the saber. This resulted in a great deal of confusion that obscured ~~the~~ important differences between aiming and wiggling.		Thus the term 'poke' originated from the word 'pokémon' and was initially pronounced with a stressed final syllable (poh-kay), unlike the english verb 'to poke' (pohk). As the technique spread across the community, so did the term 'poke', but because the source and pronounciation of the term have become lost, english speakers have started associated the term with the verb 'to poke' - and with that they started associating 'poking' with the technique of aiming the saber at the opponent because of the way aiming resembled a 'poking' motion done with the saber. This resulted in a great deal of confusion that obscured important differences between aiming and wiggling.

	==Comparison==		==Comparison==

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	==The Term 'Poke'==		==The Term 'Poke'==
			Ever since the discovery of the wiggle in late 2003, the term 'poke' has emerged and has turned into a spectre of confusion. The term 'poke' was originally used by aXiom][Dureal and eSe][Dark (not to be confused with o3Dark aka The ThinG) to designate wiggled swings, which they had discovered during practice sessions with one another and introduced into the ESL. Back then, the ESL ladders were dominated by staffers because nobody could figure out a way to effectively check the power and speed of the staff with a single saber. This changed dramatically with the discovery of the wiggle, as it empowered single saberists and made it possible for them to effectively challenge the supremacy of the staff. The reason why Dureal and Dark opted to name the technique of wiggling your swings 'poke' was because their 2on2 team on the ESL was named Pokémon - after the series that had its highpoint at around the same time. ([http://www.esl.eu/de/jkja/news/40613/ source])

			Thus the term 'poke' originated from the word 'pokémon' and was initially pronounced with a stressed final syllable (poh-kay), unlike the english verb 'to poke' (pohk). As the technique spread across the community, so did the term 'poke', but because the source and pronounciation of the term have become lost, english speakers have started associated the term with the verb 'to poke' - and with that they started associating 'poking' with the technique of aiming the saber at the opponent because of the way aiming resembled a 'poking' motion done with the saber. This resulted in a great deal of confusion that obscured the important differences between aiming and wiggling.

	==Comparison==		==Comparison==

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	\|[[Image:~~extend~~.~~jpg\|thumb~~\|center]][[Masta\|P!ng]] performing a clean aimed red swing in an official ESL 1v1 match against aXiom][Dureal sometime in 2004, as seen in the fragvideo Revelation 2.\|\|\|\|		\|[[Image:Durealaimrev2.gif\|center]][[Masta\|P!ng]] performing a clean aimed red swing in slow motion during an official ESL 1v1 match against aXiom][Dureal sometime in 2004, as seen in the fragvideo Revelation 2.\|\|[[Image:poke.gif\|center]]A heavy wiggle performed by an ESL player in the finals of the Jedi Academy 3on3 Saber Cup 2010 as can be seen on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v28H1BTtYsQ Youtube].\|\|[[Image:spin.gif\|center]]A standard 360 degrees spin in action, taken from one of the games of the ESL Jedi Academy 3on3 Saber Cup 2010.
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	\|\|\|\|\|		\|[[Image:phearaimrev1.gif\|center]][[Masta\|P!ng]] showing a well-placed aimed swing on [[BWN]] in late 2003, as can be seen in the fragvideo Revelation 1. Notice that the swing, even though it was aimed flawlessly, does not do enough damage to instantly kill an opponent that doesn't even have any shields.\|\|[[Image:averandk.gif\|center]]#nL.Averan performing a very powerful wiggle that instantly kills two players with one swing, despite one of them being at full health and having shields up.\|\|
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	\|\|\|\|\|		\|[[Image:manoaimrev3.gif\|center]]Another aimed swing by [[Masta\|P!ng]] against *aiming.man0riaX in a practice game in late 2006, taken from the fragvideo Revelation 3.\|\|[[Image:averanpoke.gif\|center]]#nL.Averan showing a wiggled swing in one of nL's official ESL 3on3 matches as can be seen in the fragvideo [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsKqPD920ko Decapitation].\|\|
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	\|\|\|\|\|		\|[[Image:ycubeaimrev2.gif\|center]]An aimed yellow swing performed by [[Masta\|P!ng]] in an official ESL 1v1 game against #nL.cube in 2005, as can be seen in the fragvideo Revelation 2. Yellow swings are more difficult to aim due to their speed.\|\|[[Image:ypoke.gif\|center]]A wiggled yellow swing by one of the players competing in the Jedi Academy 3on3 Saber Cup 2010.\|\|
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	\|\|\|\|\|		\|\|\|[[Image:ntw.gif\|center]]Wiggle as seen from the perspective of the player doing the wiggling. This was taken from the final match of the ESL 2vs2 Late Night Cup 2012, performed by the player network_^rzr!.\|\|
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	The point of aiming is to extend the duration of the aimed swing's effectiveness. Normal swings are only effective at one specific moment, namely during the contact of the saber with the character of the opponent, which can happen during the beginning, middle or end of the swing in question. An aimed swing stays effective throughout the entire swing animation because it points the saber at the opponent at all times. Although this can potentially amplify the damage of the swing, the primary objective of aiming is not dealing damage but hitting the opponent by a precise use of the mouse.		The point of aiming is to extend the duration of the aimed swing's effectiveness. Normal swings are only effective at one specific moment, namely during the contact of the saber with the character of the opponent, which can happen during the beginning, middle or end of the swing in question. An aimed swing stays effective throughout the entire swing animation because it points the saber at the opponent at all times. Although this can potentially amplify the damage of the swing, the primary objective of aiming is not dealing damage but hitting the opponent by a precise use of the mouse.

	Because aiming requires more effort to execute properly than wiggling and is not primarily concerned with the damage output of the swing, it is nowadays much less common if at all used in competitive play. In fact, although the technique in itself is less competitive than the available alternatives, especially when faced with opponents who wiggle, some players and teams who specialized in aiming have nonetheless been competitively very successful in JKA, most notably such teams as the [[Jedi Academy Aurochs]] and players like [[Master P!ng~~\|Masta~~]].		Because aiming requires more effort to execute properly than wiggling and is not primarily concerned with the damage output of the swing, it is nowadays much less common if at all used in competitive play. In fact, although the technique in itself is less competitive than the available alternatives, especially when faced with opponents who wiggle, some players and teams who specialized in aiming have nonetheless been competitively very successful in JKA, most notably such teams as the [[Jedi Academy Aurochs]] and players like [[Masta\|Master P!ng]].

	==Spin==		==Spin==

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	However, the major downside to the spin is that the spinning player's character will remain predictably fixed at one spot during the entire swing animation, making it an easy target for counters and potentially even disorienting the player. Spinning is therefore most useful when the opponent is already in the range of one's swing with little to no opportunity for escape.		However, the major downside to the spin is that the spinning player's character will remain predictably fixed at one spot during the entire swing animation, making it an easy target for counters and potentially even disorienting the player. Spinning is therefore most useful when the opponent is already in the range of one's swing with little to no opportunity for escape.

			==The Term 'Poke'==

	==Comparison==		==Comparison==

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	However, the major downside to the spin is that the spinning player's character will remain predictably fixed at one spot during the entire swing animation, making it an easy target for counters and potentially even disorienting the player. Spinning is therefore most useful when the opponent is already in the range of one's swing with little to no opportunity for escape.		However, the major downside to the spin is that the spinning player's character will remain predictably fixed at one spot during the entire swing animation, making it an easy target for counters and potentially even disorienting the player. Spinning is therefore most useful when the opponent is already in the range of one's swing with little to no opportunity for escape.

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	~~Maneuvers or attacks in the~~ [[Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy]] that enhance damage ~~and range capabilities through exploitation of~~ the ~~game~~ engine. ~~Exploits~~ have become a part of the mainstream ~~online multiplayer~~ of ~~Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy with a large array of players using them~~.		The sabering system of vanilla [[Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy]] allows players to utilize mouse movement during a swing animation to adjust the direction and velocity of the swing. Such a degree of freedom opens up an additional technical dimension to sabering combat, namely the various styles and techniques associated with using mouse movement during swings. However, due to the way damage is calculated by the game's engine, maneuvers that increase the velocity of a given swing can greatly enhance the damage inflicted upon other players, so much so that it can be reasonably questioned whether said maneuvers are exploiting the engine or not. Regardless, analogous to strafe jumping in Quake Live or bunny hopping in Counter-Strike, certain mouse movement techniques in JKA have become part and parcel of the mainstream way of playing the game and their removal unthinkable from the competitive community.

	~~[[Image:extend.jpg\|thumb\|200pix\|A player performing an extension. It is argued as to whether or not this is an exploit or not.]]~~		==Wiggle==

			The most widely used mouse movement technique is the "wiggle". During a wiggle, a player quickly moves their mouse back and forth during the swing animation of their saber. This can be done to great effect with all swings, all saber types and all saber stances, although it most notably increases the efficiency of the slow red stance by sidestepping its only weakness, namely its lack of speed compared to other stances, and capitalizing on its greatest strength, namely the effective range of its swings. Thus a wiggled red swing becomes especially powerful.

	~~==Wiggles~~ and ~~Pokes==~~		The objective of wiggling is threefold: First, the velocity of the swing is increased by moving the mouse very quickly, which on the one hand increases the chances of breaking through the opponent's defenses and landing a hit and on the other hand increases the damage dealt by the swing. Second, by moving the saber back and forth, the player has the chance to hit his opponent multiple times in a row with the same swing, increasing the efficiency of his swing and multiplying the damage done. Third, a wiggled swing has a much larger area of effect compared to a standard swing, thereby increasing the chance of landing a hit on the opponent without having to put much effort into aiming the saber at his character.

	~~Wiggles/Pokes are swings~~ most ~~commonly used with the red stance. The objective is~~ to ~~swing and move the blade back and fourth through the enemy by turning your~~ mouse. If done ~~correctly~~, ~~it will~~ kill a ~~player in one hit~~.		To maximize the efficiency of wiggling, most competitive players either use a high general mouse sensitivity or a high m_yaw value to increase their mouse's horizontal responsiveness. If done right, a single wiggled red swing can do over 200 points of damage and instantly kill the opponent, even with a full health and shield bar.

	==~~Spins~~==		==Aim==
			[[Image:extend.jpg\|thumb\|200pix\|A player performing an aimed swing.]]
			A less effective and therefore also less common technique compared to the wiggle is called "aiming". An aimed swing is done by moving the mouse in such a way that the saber stays pointed in the opponent's direction. This technique is most commonly performed with the red stance swings of the single saber because of their slowness. Faster sabering stances make it more difficult if not impossible to effectively aim the saber at the opponent, although with practice, it can be effectively done with the yellow stance as well.

	~~Spins~~ are ~~exactly as~~ the ~~name suggests; a spin. Also~~, ~~like Wiggles~~, ~~normally used with red stance~~. ~~The~~ objective is ~~to do massive~~ damage by ~~spinning your character during~~ a ~~swing at least 360 degrees~~.		The point of aiming is to extend the duration of the aimed swing's effectiveness. Normal swings are only effective at one specific moment, namely during the contact of the saber with the character of the opponent, which can happen during the beginning, middle or end of the swing in question. An aimed swing stays effective throughout the entire swing animation because it points the saber at the opponent at all times. Although this can potentially amplify the damage of the swing, the primary objective of aiming is not dealing damage but hitting the opponent by a precise use of the mouse.

	~~==Sway==~~		Because aiming requires more effort to execute properly than wiggling and is not primarily concerned with the damage output of the swing, it is nowadays much less common if at all used in competitive play. In fact, although the technique in itself is less competitive than the available alternatives, especially when faced with opponents who wiggle, some players and teams who specialized in aiming have nonetheless been competitively very successful in JKA, most notably such teams as the [[Jedi Academy Aurochs]] and players like [[Master P!ng\|Masta]].

	Sway is an exploit used in the faster stances where scissors are possible. Sway are similar to spins, except that you do not turn a full circle; usually 45 to 90 degrees. The point of sway is usually to move forward fast with a scissor or to do massive damage.		==Spin==

	~~==Transition==~~		Whereas aiming can be considered the tempered, refined and precise version of wiggling, the spin can be found at the opposite end of the extreme. The spin is exactly that: a very fast saber movement that aims at spinning the character during a swing by at least 360 degrees. Spinning gives up what little claim wiggling had to 'aiming the saber at the opponent' and replaces it with pure damage output. Due to the very high velocity of the swing, spinning deals a great amount of damage and has the potential to hit the opponent multiple times with the same swing, oftentimes killing him instantly. As is the case with wiggling, the spin is effective in all saber stances and with all swings, but most notably so with the red stance due to its range.

	~~A transition~~ can ~~only~~ be ~~used with Dual or Staff. A transition is when you are using~~ the ~~single style~~ of ~~Dual/Staff, swing~~, ~~and switch back to two blades during mid-swing. The objective is often to break~~ the ~~opponent's defense.~~
	~~[[Image:trans.jpg\|thumb\|200pix\|A staff-user performing a transition. Notice~~ the ~~blade being ignited on the other~~ end of the ~~hilt~~.]]


	~~==Extensions/Aim==~~

	~~To some, this~~ is ~~not even considered an exploit as it is just aiming~~ the ~~saber~~. ~~The point of extensions/aim is~~ to ~~turn your mouse so that~~ the saber ~~blade stays aimed in~~ the ~~enemy~~'~~s direction~~. ~~This makes it more likely for~~ the ~~saber~~ to hit the ~~target. Extensions are used to widen~~ the ~~range of your blade;~~ same ~~basic movement as aim~~.

	~~==Drag==~~

	~~The Drag can only be used~~ with ~~Single Medium, Single Fast~~, and ~~Dual. When you swing your saber~~, ~~cartwheel during~~ the ~~swing. If timed correctly, the damage dealt will be very high.~~
	~~[[Image:drag.jpg\|thumb\|200pix\|Dragging in action~~.]]

			However, the major downside to the spin is that the spinning player's character will remain predictably fixed at one spot during the entire swing animation, making it an easy target for counters and potentially even disorienting the player. Spinning is therefore most useful when the opponent is already in the range of one's swing with little to no opportunity for escape.



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	A transition can only be used with Dual or Staff. A transition is when you are using the single style of Dual/Staff, swing, and switch back to two blades during mid-swing. The objective is often to break the opponent's defense.		A transition can only be used with Dual or Staff. A transition is when you are using the single style of Dual/Staff, swing, and switch back to two blades during mid-swing. The objective is often to break the opponent's defense.
			[[Image:trans.jpg\|thumb\|200pix\|A staff-user performing a transition. Notice the blade being ignited on the other end of the hilt.]]


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	The Drag can only be used with Single Medium, Single Fast, and Dual. When you swing your saber, cartwheel during the swing. If timed correctly, the damage dealt will be very high.		The Drag can only be used with Single Medium, Single Fast, and Dual. When you swing your saber, cartwheel during the swing. If timed correctly, the damage dealt will be very high.
			[[Image:drag.jpg\|thumb\|200pix\|Dragging in action.]]




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