Smashing Stab

The Smashing Stab is an aerial sword combo finisher in Lords of Shadow 2. It can be used to finish any aerial attack sequence by holding the Direct Attack button while in the air. The player rolls once while descending and smashes the sword down hard on the ground in front of him, draging arial enemies out of the air while throwing ground based enemies off balance. If the Smashing Stab has been extended (with the Smashing Stab Upgrade), continuing to hold the Direct Attack button after striking the ground will cause one of two things to happen depending on the weapon: the Void Sword will freeze the enemy directly in front of Dracula while the Crissaegrim will rip up the earth as the sword swings back over the players head.