Sword Art Online: Memory Defrag Guide | 5 Battle Tips For Beginners

Hey guys! I've been playing a game called SAO Memory Defrag for quite some time now, and I found myself very addicted to this game. So, I thought to share a guide for you all SAO MD lovers... Enjoy! ( This is all based on my opinion only.)

1. Learn the Basics

  To progress in any kind of games, learning the basics is truly a must. If you start a journey in SAO: Memory Defrag, you will undergo a step-by-step before you reach the game's main menu. But worry not! In this part, we will introduce the basic operation that you need to follow during battles.

Attack - Tap
Move - Swipe Left/ Right/ Up/ Down
Step/ Skip a move - Right/ Left Flick
Jump - Flick Upwards
Jump Attack - Quickly flick Up and Down


2. Guard/ Avoiding Incoming Attacks
  SAO Memory Defrag allows players to shield their unit(s) in a certain period of time. Moving freely is also allowed if an incoming attack is ready to hit your character. Here are some helpful information on how to perform these useful moves.

- Guard










  Characters who use short range weapons (One-handed Sword, Rapier, Dagger, etc.) can block any attack for a short moment. Execute this action by making a long press in your screen. As seen in the picture, a shield-bar is placed above the character's avatar. This indicates how long you can take direct assaults from the enemies. Once the red line went out, your unit will be soon vulnerable to any kind of attacks. Make sure not to ignore this.

Note: Archers, Gunners and Healers cannot use guard. Once you tried this move, they will charge for a strong attack against enemies.

- Avoid Incoming Attacks

  Avoiding enemy's attacks is a wise move especially in difficult quests. In order to advance in Memory Defrag, you need to play various quests all throughout. Quests will give you needed stuffs in terms of levelling your units, enhancing their attributes and much more.

  Dodge an incoming attack by flicking or swiping quickly on a different position. You can move anytime you want in this game. Direct attacks will severely injure your units especially if fighting against bosses. Use the opportunity to make an effective counter attack behind your enemy. Timing is the key!


3-4. Check the Boss' Attack Range

  Each boss in this game holds different abilities and weapons. They are programmed to stop you in distinct chapters in the game. Their HP is 4x than a normal unit. This means you need to make a quick strategy on how to defeat them.

  Below the boss' avatar, a red rectangular shape can be seen clearly. This simply reveals its attack range. Dodge as fast as you can once this warning appears! If possible, parry their attack to provide a devastating counter.









  If you see the boss' attack range turns to color violet, guard and/ or parrying is not possible. Hence, flick and dodge its attack. Once they cast their skill/ attack, sneak behind them to perform a counter attack.

Note: Some Bosses performs dual attack. So sneaking behind them early might not be a good move at all times.

5. Parry and Switch!
  Remember how Kirito and Asuna (with other team members) defeated The Blue-Eye Demon? Yes, by doing the switch move.










  Switch is a good feature the game received from the hit original series. You can execute this move by shielding and swiping your screen upwards to trigger the parry move. This can only be done with a good timing. Before the enemy perfectly smash its weapon, flick a move upward to enter this mode. Everything will go on slow motion and you can freely pick what unit you want to exchange position with. Your selected character will perform its first skill with a possible critical damage if it holds enough MP to execute it.