Absolum: How to Execute Cider's Dash Combo Infinite Loop

To execute Cider's infinite combo in Absolum, press the dash button the moment the hit-contact sound triggers on the final hit of her basic attack string. This inputs a dash-cancel that bypasses her standard post-attack recovery frames, allowing you to instantly restart her attack sequence and lock enemies in hit-stun.

Dash-Cancel Timing and Execution

Cider's infinite loop relies on resetting frame data using her dash. Dash-canceling negates the vulnerable recovery animation following her attacks, but executing it requires strict input timing.

• Correct Timing: Press dash right as the hit-contact sound plays. This cancels the recovery animation without clipping the damage frame.
• Too Early: Dashing before hit-contact interrupts the attack animation early, canceling the damage output entirely.
• Too Late: Dashing after the sound leaves Cider locked in recovery frames, breaking the combo loop and exposing her to counterattacks.

Stamina management is the primary operational constraint for this technique. Every dash-cancel consumes stamina. If your stamina runs out mid-sequence, Cider defaults to her recovery animation, stopping the hit-stun chain.

Recommended Build Attributes

Sustaining an infinite loop requires balancing attack animation speed with stamina conservation. Prioritize gear, passives, and artifacts that enhance these specific mechanics:

Positioning and Environment Strategy

Controlling enemy spacing prevents targets from slipping out of Cider's strike range during long attack loops.

1. Corner Targets Against Walls: Push enemies into room boundaries or corners to eliminate knockback distance. This ensures hit-boxes remain overlapping without requiring repositioning inputs.
2. Use Directional Dashes in Open Areas: If fighting in an open arena, input a directional dash to offset forward drift and keep Cider centered on the target.
3. Target Low-Threat Enemies First: Practice the rhythm on basic mobs to build timing consistency before attempting the loop against complex targets.

Limitations and Vulnerabilities

While the infinite loop locks down targeted enemies, committing to continuous offensive inputs exposes Cider to specific combat risks:

• Lack of Defensive Mobility: Constantly inputting attack strings makes reacting to unblockable enemy signals or boss Area of Effect (AOE) pulses difficult.
• Execution Dependency: A single mistimed dash drops the hit-stun state, leaving Cider vulnerable during her default attack recovery phase.