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In TowerFall, using this mechanic with good timing allows players to catch incoming arrows. (-5[1])In Hollow Knight, a charm outside where Bretta is trapped buffs (-5[1])this mechanic that is buffed by Sharp Shadow. This mechanic is the last word in the title of a game with a competitive scene based around the Demonlist. (10[2])In Celeste, winged strawberries disappear after using this mechanic, whose use (10[1])can be refreshed by (10[1])green diamonds. (10[1]-5[1])This is the last word in the title of a game featuring a cube (10[1])jumping over triangular spikes to the (10[1])beat of music. For 10 points, what video game mechanic appears in the title of (10[1])a side-scrolling platformer (10[1])after “Geometry?” ■END■

ANSWER: dashing [accept Geometry Dash; accept Dashmaster; accept dodge or dodging; prompt on Mothwing Cloak or Shade Cloak by asking “what general mechanic does that allow the Knight to do?;” reject answers describing “walking” or “running” or “sprinting”]
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