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Sidestep as it appears in Tales of Zestiria.
Sidestep (アラウンドステ��プ Araundosteppu?, "Around Step") is a recuring battle mechanic in the Tales series. Along with Backstep, it allows a character to avoid an incoming attack.
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Sidestep was first introduced in Tales of Graces where it allows for avoiding enemy attacks by tilting the left analog stick to either side while pressing the Guard button. In the Recollection Mode of Tales of the Rays, Sidestep reappears despite being absent in the base game's battle system. In that Mode, Sidestepping costs a minor amount of user's HP and the perfect Sidestep reduces AG.