Nintendo Switch Sports - Chambara Guide

May 2, 2022 Golden Toast Nintendo Switch Sports 0

Overview and guide on how to play the Chambara sports game in Nintendo Switch Sports. This includes game and motion controls.

How to Play Chambara in Nintendo Switch Sports

Chambara or Swordplay is a new sport introduced in Nintendo Switch Sports.

All Playable Sports

Overview

Number of Players	1-2 players
Local Play	Up to 2 players
Online Play	Up to 2 players (1 vs. 1)
Online Random	Up to 2 players (1 vs. 1)
CPU Rank	? Difficulty

Court

Playing Chambara

Use a Joy-Con controller to Attack and Guard. The key to winning is waiting for a good moment to strike and reading your opponent’s movement.

Battle it out in Chambara and drive your rival off the edge of the platform and down into the water below! Swing your Joy-Con to attack, or block your opponent’s strikes to create an opening to counter. Choose your weaponry from one of three options each with their own unique playstyles, such as the Twin Swords that can be wielded by using two Joy-Con at once!

Chambara Point Bonuses

Bonus	Points/Multiplier	How to Unlock
Play Bonus	40 points	Finish the match.
Victory Bonus	x1.2	Win the match.
Attack Tactician	x1.1	Deal consecutive attacks without getting blocked.
Block Doctor	x1.1	Executive blocks against the attacks of your opponent.
Comeback Kid	x1.1	Win the battle before getting one hit away from falling down.

Motion Controls

Read your opponent’s movements, find the weak point and make your move in this combat sport. Choose from three types of sword, or wield Twin Swords with two Joy-Con controllers to enjoy a real duel challenge!

All Game Controls

Motion Control	Moveset
	Sword Attacking
	Sword Guarding (Hold down the ZR button to guard)
	Twin Sword Attacking
	Twin Sword Spinning Strike
	Twin Sword Guarding (Hold down the ZL/ZR button to guard)
	Charge Sword Attacking
	Charge Sword – Charge Strike (Hold down the R/L button and gently swing)
	Charge Sword Guarding (Hold down the ZL/ZR button to guard)