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WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY/SEIZURES

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals. These conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing. IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms: • dizziness • eye or muscle twitches • disorientation • any involuntary movement • altered vision • loss of awareness • seizures or convulsion. RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN. Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood of a seizure• Use in a well-lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen.• Avoid large screen televisions. Use the smallest television screen available.• Avoid prolonged use of the PlayStation 3 system. Take a 15-minute break during each hour of play.• Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep. Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: lightheadedness, nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness; discomfort or pain in the eyes, ears, hands, arms, or any other part of the body. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.NOTICE:Use caution when using the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller motion sensor function. When using the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller motion sensor function, be cautious of the following points. If the controller hits a person or object, this may cause accidental injury or damage. Before using, check that there is plenty of space around you. When using the controller, grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand. If using a controller that is connected to the PS3™ system with a USB cable, make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object. Also, take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3™ system while using the controller.WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS: Do not connect your PS3™ system to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen.HANDLING YOUR PS3™ FORMAT DISC:

• Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids. • Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat. • Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play. • Keep this disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

CONTENTS Att em p t i ng to re pro du ce t h e te ch ni qu e s us ed i n t hi s g am e i s e x tr em el y da ng e ro u s a nd ca n l ead to se ri ous in ci den ts or acc id e nt s. P le as e to no t att e mpt to rep r odu c e t h es e te c hni que s"Chosen by history, a man becomes a warrior.Engraved into history, a warrior becomes a hero." ~14th century troubadour's song "Transcending history and the world, a tale of souls and swords, eternally retold." ~Late medieval ballad, author unknown.Soul Edge, the cursed sword which controls the minds of those who wield it and continues to consume the souls of mankind. Soul Calibur, the spirit sword destined to destroy Soul Edge.The battle between these two swords has lasted for thousands of years. At the end of the 16th century, the tension between the two swords grew to its peak and their wielders, Siegfried and Nightmare, were poised for a showdown. After a deadly battle, Siegfried destroyed Soul Edge within a portal to another dimension the cursed sword had opened. A battle which decided the world’s fate – a fate which only Siegfried was aware of – had finally ended.The two opposing swords disappeared, but the world was left with the remnants of Soul Edge’s curse. There were many whose souls were poisoned by the sword. They were known as the “malfested” and were hated and persecuted by society.During these years of chaos, two siblings, a brother and sister, found their fates intertwined with those of the two swords. Patroklos, inheritor of the holy warrior heritage of his mother, Sophitia, and Pyrrah, who was burdened to follow a harrowing path just like her mother.And so our story begins at the dawn of the 17th century, a time when a new chapter in history is about to unfold. A new generation of warriors prepares to face their destinies, while more battle-worn veterans prepare to stand their ground once again. As their battle begins, they will soon find each will have a part to play on the stage of history Prologue Prologue Getting Started Controls Game Screens Actions PlayStation

Getting Started In the Astral Home you can select game modes from the menu and view player data. Press the gD button to display your own License and the START button to revise your License. You can check your Soul Link rivals by pressing the gF button.To remove a disc, touch the eject button after quitting the game.Trophies: Earn, compare and share trophies that you earn by making specific in-game accomplishments. Trophies access requires a PlayStation®Network account. Astral Home PlayStation

3 system Game progress will save automatically at the end of each mode or when the ‘Options’ settings are changed. To create a save game, there must be 13MB or more of available space. Saving Game Data Video output in HD requires cables and an HD-compatible display, both sold separately. Voice chat requires a headset, sold separately. Compatible with most Bluetooth and USB wired headsets. Some limitations apply. NOTICES: Experience the story of SOULCALIBUR V. Story -1607 A.D.- Connect to PlayStation®Network to play against and interact with players around the world. You can also view rankings and replays. PlayStation

Network Before use, carefully read the instructions supplied with the PS3™ system. The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information. Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on. Insert the SOULCALIBUR V disc with the label facing up into the disc slot. Select the icon for the software title under [Game] in the PS3™ system’s home menu, and then press the button. Refer to this manual for information on using the software. Starting a game During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button on the wireless controller for at least 2 seconds. Then select “Quit Game” from the screen that is displayed. Quitting a game Saved data for PS3™ format software is saved on the system’s hard disk. The data is displayed under “Saved Game Utility” in the Game menu. Saved data for PS3™ format so ware In this mode you can change the weapons or equipment of existing characters and create original characters. Creation This mode allows offl ine play against the CPU (computer) or friends. Select the stages and characters to play against other players or practice your skills in Training mode. O ine Play Adjust options such as control settings, screen settings, sound volume, etc. Options Player InformationYour own information (at the top) and information about your Soul Link rivals is displayed.Player LevelThis shows the player progress level.4 5 Game Controls Symbol Input Action Press left stick / directional button quickly

button Horizontal Strike?b button Vertical Strike?k button Kick?g button GuardThis is the basic control method (Type A) for manipulating the menu screens and characters. Change control Types or specifi c controls through ‘Control Settings’ in the ‘Options’ menu. DUALSHOCK

3 wireless controller The directions of the arrows indicate the direction to push the Left Stick or Directional buttons. Command Symbols Symbol Input?a?aPress the buttons in sequence??a ?bPress the buttons simultaneously?AHold the button down?a?bPress the buttons in sequence quickly (slide input) Return the left stick / directional button to the neutral position* Neutral position is where there is no input How to Read the Technique Tables Horizontal Strike ?agF button ?a+?b+?k simultaneously

tR button?a+?b simultaneouslytE button Vertical Strike ?b Vertical Strike gD buttonGuard ?g / SelectgS button Right SticktW buttontQ buttonMove Character /Select Item Throw ?a+?g simultaneously directional buttonsMove Character /Select ItemLeft StickmB button Guard Guard Kick ?k / CancelgA button Throw ?b+?g simultaneously SELECT buttonPS buttonDisplay Pause MenuSTART button Game Screens This section explains how to read the screen using ‘VS Battle’ as an example.The Critical Gauge, located to the side of the Health Gauge, fills up as you strike your opponent or receive damage. Critical Gauge energy can be consumed to perform Brave Edge, Guard Impact, and devastating Critical Edge attacks. You may store a maximum of 2 bars of energy.* Please note: The screen display and rules differ depending on the mode. Critical Gauge How to Read the In-match Screen Displays actions currently being performed such as ‘Ukemi’ or ‘Counter’.Battle MessagesHealth GaugeShows remaining health. You will win one Battle Count by depleting your opponent’s health gauge to zero. Shows remaining health. You will win one Battle Count by depleting your opponent’s health gauge to zero. Battle TimeTime is up when this reaches zero. The player with the most health will win one Battle Count.Critical GaugeBattle CountThe player that reaches the required number of Battle Counts fi rst wins.6 7 Actions Use any of

to run (8-Way Run) in the selected direction. During the 8-Way Run you can adjust your standing position or distance relative to an opponent. You can also use the 8-Way Run to sidestep to the left or right and avoid an opponent’s vertical strike. By continuing to move to the left or right, you can switch position to the opponent’s side or backPress any of 5t

8iquickly twice in the same direction to move further than a step.You can use Quick Move to transition quickly to an 8-Way Run and perform a powerful technique while avoiding an opponent’s attack.Jump by holding ?gand pressing any of

. Jumps can be used to avoid low attacks by an opponent. Step Use any of

8i to m a ke one st ep in th e se lecte d di rec t i on. This is effective for avoiding an opponent ’s attac k while p erforming t he min imum amount of movement.

The 3 basic attack types are ‘Horizontal Strike’, ‘Vertical Strike’ and ‘Kick’. Basic Attacks Attacks quickly in a horizontal direction. The range is wide and the attack will also hit an opponent who is performing a left or right side step during an 8-Way Run, so it can be used to limit the movement of your opponent. Horizontal Strike Attacks in a vertical direction, e.g. a thrust or upward swing. Generally does not hit an opponent standing to the left or right, but it yields a large amount of damage and can be used to launch or knock down an opponent. * Some characters are able to strike in diagonal directions and can attack characters standing to the left or right. Vertical Strike

Attacks with a kick. Lacks power, but the attack movement is quick, so it can be used to stop an opponent’s action and can be followed up with another strike. Kick

Perform a throw by pressing ?a

?g while near an opponent. Guards are not effective against throws. When about to be thrown by an opponent, press ?a ?b at the right timing to escape the throw. Use ?a to escape an ?a ?g throw and press ?b to escape a ??b ?g throw. rows ?a+?g/ ?b+?g Quick Move 5t3e7u6y4r8iX2 Jump ?G+T orE orU 8-Way Run QTEUWYRI Commands and controls assume the character is facing right. The control type is the default (Type A). The 2 types of guard are Standing Guard and Crouching Guard. Guard Hold ?g to perform a Standing Guard and defend against an opponent ’s High or Mid-level Strike. Standing Guard

while holding ?gto perform a Crouching Guard. While in Crouching Guard, you can defend against a Low-level Attack or evade a High-level Attack, but it will not guard against a Mid-level Attack. Crouching Guard G+IorRorYPress and quickly release

at the moment that an opponent attacks to perform a Just Guard. If successfully performed, you can move faster than normal guard and obtain an advantage in the match. Also, you can use Just Guard to defend against Unblockable attacks. Just Guard Press and quickly release ?g a8 9 PlayStation®Network Your 8 most recent online matches will be automatically saved as replays. The saved replays can be viewed by selecting ‘Playback’ in the Battle Log. Saving Replays The below menu is displayed when ‘PlayStation®Network’ is selected from the Astral Home while connected to PlayStation®Network . Select any menu item to proceed to the next screen.* Press the button to View Invite messages.Ranked MatchPlay an on line match, the ou tcome of which will affect your online ranking.Player MatchUp to 6 players can join a room and enjoy battling or spectating. Match outcomes do not affect online rankings.Global ColosseoA lobby in which up to 100 players can participate and battle or communicate by text chat.RankingsView all types of ranking such as ‘Arcade’ mode clear times and online versus battle rankings.ReplayWatch your own saved replays or downloaded replays. You can also upload your own replays for others to watch. e PlayStation

Network Menu Screen Brave Edge When the Critical Gauge is filled at least halfway, you can use a ‘Brave Edge’ technique, which has a yellow aura. The Brave Edge command and effect differs per character. There are powerful effects such as follow-up attacks and guard breaks, so check what is available beforehand using the Technique Tables.When the Critical Gauge has at least one full bar, you can use a ‘Critical Edge’, which can infl ict a large amount of damage in one attack. All characters’ Critical Edges are extremely powerful and can turn the tide of a match by catching an opponent off-guard. Critical Edge 4r6y2w4r6y2w?a+?b+?k When the Critical Gauge is filled at least halfway, a Guard Impact can be performed. Press1q?a

?k at the right moment just before an opponent’s attack to repel the attack, regardless of the Attack Attribute of the attack. Guard Impact can not be used to repel Unblockable attacks, Throws or Critical Edge attacks. Guard Impact 1q?a+?b+?k Players are separated by ability into 25 ranks. There are 5 major rank categories of A to E and each of those is split into levels 5 (Weak) to 1 (Strong). Changes in rank are dependent on the outcome of Ranked Matches. Your current ranking and rank points obtained can be viewed in your License or Soul Link. Online Rankings Low Rank(Ranks D, E)Rank up / rank down occurs when Rank Points reach certain levels.High Rank (Ranks A, B, C)Rank up / rank down occurs when Rank Points reach certain levels and depending on match outcomes.* Please note: If your rank is C or higher, the rank of your opponent must also be C or higher in order for the match to qualify as a rank up match. Ranking up and Ranking down Your rank in ‘Ranked Matches’ will change based on rank points that are obtained in matches. Collect rank points to achieve a higher Rank level.In rooms, the top two players on the Player List battle in a knock-out match. Each player should press the button when ready. The match will begin when both players are ready. The losing player is moved to the tbottom of the Player List to await their next match. Press the

button to exit the lobby.* Please note: The room will close if the Host exits e Room Screen10 11 Challenge NoticeWhen a challenge is received, the information of the challenging player is displayed.Your Player Card Your Player card has a white frame.Chat LogDisplays chat messages in the Lobby. Press the tW button to expand. Green: Personal Message Blue: Message sent in the LoungeLounge Lounges (rooms) created by other players.In-battle Indicates that the players are fi ghting.Online IDThe color of the Online ID signifi es the below statuses.Yellow: Friend / Rival Red: A player you have foughtGreen: A player with whom you have swapped messagesTournament / Random Battle ZoneSelect this zone with the cursor to participate in a Tournament or Random Battle.Player Information Displays the information on the player selected by the cursor. Status IconIndicates the status of the players. :Entering a message :At Menu :Idle Invite Friend button Send a mail inviting a friend to the current room.View License buttonPress the to display the License of a selected player. Replays cannot be downloaded from a RoomText Chat button Type a message for text chat.Switch SidetR button Switch side from 1P to 2P or vice-versa.Room InformationSTART button View room information.Switch Log Display button Switch your log display.Kick a Player from the Room SELECT button (Host only)Kick the selected player from the room.Room Screen OptionsAn PlayStation® headset or PlayStation® wireless headset may be used to voice chat while in the Lobby Screen or while battling. Using voice chat requires larger amounts of data communication than normal. In cases where the connection speed is insuffi cient, issues such as communication lag may impact the quality of the game and your gaming experience.* Please see the PlayStation® headset or PlayStation® wireless headset manual for details about how to connect or use these devices. Voice Chat Players other than those in combat can spectate matches. While spectating, you may chat by text messages or view Licenses. Press the tE button while spectating to set the spectating window to full screen. Spectate Other Players’ Matches In the Global Colosseo, you can enjoy chatting and battling with many other players. You can create a Lounge (room) to invite like-minded players and test your skills against one a n o t h e r in tournaments. Yo u can enter a Lobby by selecting your Area

Lobby (City Name). Global Colosseo Lobby Screen

Press the tQ button or the keys on a USB keyboard while in a Lobby or Lounge to chat. Try talking to a nearby player. You can also move the cursor to a player card (other than your own) and press the button to select ‘Send a Message’ to send a message directly. Chat / Send a Message12 13 To create a Lounge (room) that you can name freely within the Lobby, move the cursor to your own player card and press the

button. Gather like-minded players and enjoy chatting and versus battles. How to Create a Lounge and Gather Players To participate in a tournament, move the cursor to the Tournament Zone in the center of the Lobby and press the

button. Tournaments are held over a set period of time in which each player battles to achieve the highest number of victories. Follow the same process to participate in Random Battles. These will not be refl ected in the rankings, but you can join a Random Battle at any time. How to Participate in a Tournament / Random Battle Move the cursor to the card of another player you wish to battle, press the

button and select ‘Challenge to a Match’. When the challenged player accepts the match, the match will begin. When you receive a challenge, information about the challenger will appear in the upper-left of the screen. Press

button to accept the challenge. How to Battle Offl ine Play Battle through all 6 stages in this mode. Set a ‘Route’ and ‘Difficulty,’ then select a character to use from the Character Select screen and the match will begin. If ‘Route’ has been set to ‘Ranking,’ the clear time will become a ranking criteria. Arcade Standard This is the basic route.Europe Only characters based in Europe will appear.Asia Only characters based in Asia will appear.Ranking This route is ranked on the online rankings. Diffi culty is set to 'Normal.' ROUTES Player Choose from Player vs. Player, Player vs. CPU, CPU vs. Player, and CPU vs. CPU.Battle Count Set the Battle Count number required to win from 1 to 5.Battle Time Select a Battle time for 30/45/60 seconds. CPU Strength Set the CPU strength to Easy, Normal, Hard, or Very Hard. Select a character and stage and battle against the CPU, friends, or spectate a CPU vs CPU match. *Two controllers are required to fi ght against friends. In this mode, battle various characters of differing appearance, strength and fi ghting style. Upon selecting a character to use, you are able to choose from a list of opponents. If you are victorious, a title will be awarded which can be set in your License. You may open a list of search criteria to help choose whom to fi ght by pressing the

VS Battle In this mode, you battle against CPU opponents on high diffi culty. You will be ranked on the time taken to complete all 7 stages. Legendary Souls Press the START button in Training mode to set the training options. Set detailed conditions and practice against opponents. You may also set training objectives to display advice text at the bottom of the screen for more effective training. Training1515

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