Running can be a beginner-friendly alternative to the Flying Kick in some spots if you're scared of getting direction locked.

Maria's jump is shorter than Alucard's and Richter's, so there are some platforms you can't clear with just one long button press. But, she has the ability to do a triple jump. Her jumps are used primarily to escape direction lock and to make minor adjustments mid-air.

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