Guard Impact is a classic gameplay feature in the Soul series, going all the way back to the first Soul Edge. When GI was changed in Soul Calibur V, a lot of players dismissed it, citing the changed command and meter cost. This is a shame, as GI can be a powerful technique; arguably, more powerful than its previous iterations.
The proper use of Guard Impact not only leaves your opponent open to attack, but delivers a mental "shock" to the other player, disrupting their thought process and placing them in a state of confusion. Having GI in your defensive arsenal is a definite boon to your survivability. If you haven't learned how to use it by now, look into integrating it with your gameplay!
(Shout outs to Sp1d3r for discovering the GI-JG shown later in the video.)
The proper use of Guard Impact not only leaves your opponent open to attack, but delivers a mental "shock" to the other player, disrupting their thought process and placing them in a state of confusion. Having GI in your defensive arsenal is a definite boon to your survivability. If you haven't learned how to use it by now, look into integrating it with your gameplay!
(Shout outs to Sp1d3r for discovering the GI-JG shown later in the video.)
