Sand Thrower

Status given to characters who posses the ability to throw sand using either (down, forward, punch) or (back, forward, punch). Sand can be used to disarm enemies depending on the weapon they are holding. It can also be used to stop a charging attack (ie. Gregorio's special attack) The charge animation for sand throwing is long, but if timed correctly can be used without fear of retaliation. Sand does no damage. Hitting an opponent from behind with sand causes a very long stagger animation. This makes sand throwing useful on fleeing foes. Sand can break some weapons if the opponent is blocking.