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Stealth Kills are performed by pressing when your ninja is near an unaware guard. Different kill techniques are performed at different approach angles. Experiment with these angles to find your favorite techniques.

[edit] Rikimaru

• Throat Slit - Aproach enemy directly from behind
• Gutting Kill - Aproach enemy from either side
• Bone Breaker - Face back to back with enemy
• Sword Through Head - Aproach enemy from the front, or while enemy is turning around

[edit] Ayame

• Scissor Throat Slit - Aproach enemy directly from behind
• Lunging Chest Stab - Aproach enemy from the either side
• Flipping Neck Breaker - Face back to back with enemy
• Double chest stab - Aproach enemy from the front, or while enemy is turning around