

It is gradually filled when either player takes damage. The Holy Grail also serves as a gameplay element. For example, Saber’s ability unveils her sword and increases the hitstun on her attacks. By activating the meter when it's full, the player can use a character's unique ability.Burst cannot be used while the meter is activated.

Expending two segments of meter while blocking or during hitsun will activate Burst, which pushes the opponent away.Activating the meter will slowly drain it, during which Reflect Guard is free. If activated to cancel an attack during a combo, the opponent isn't knocked away, allowing for extended combos. If activated while in neutral stance or when knocked down, the opponent is knocked away, and tthe player regains health. When a segment of the meter is filled it can be activated for different effects depending on the situation.Guard Cancels are activated while blocking, and allows the player to do a non-damaging attack that pushes the opponent away. Supers and Guard Cancels require a full segment of meter.

