Last updated: July 2026
How to Use Dash and Guard in Encounters Smash Battles
How to use dash and guard in Encounters Smash Battles Roblox. Defense, recovery, and Energy management tutorial.
Dash and Guard are the two most important defensive tools in Encounters Smash Battles. Every champion shares them regardless of unique abilities. Players who master timing on these two inputs win matches without dealing the most total damage.
Guard (G) — When and How
Hold G to block incoming attacks. Guard reduces or cancels damage but drains Energy continuously. Release Guard the instant the opponent's combo ends to preserve Energy for counterattack or recovery.
Guard does not protect against grabs or some Ultimate attacks. Learn which moves bypass Guard on your main champion through Training Mode experimentation.
Dash (F) — Offense and Recovery
Offensive dash closes distance for melee combos. Recovery dash angles toward stage when knocked off. Double-tap direction as an alternative to F. Each dash costs 10 Energy — plan your Energy budget before engaging off-stage.
Combining Dash and Guard
Guard through opponent Special, release, dash behind them, punish with Basic chain. This defensive-offensive loop is the core skill check in 1v1 ranked. Practice until reaction becomes automatic.
Full keybind reference on our PC controls page.