Bonus attacks (sword strike before encounter) feels very inconsistent

[ZeromusF4]

I am not sure if its just how the mechanic works or if im doing something wrong but I feel I rarely get a ally attack at the start of battle after knocking down an enemy in the field. 

 

Is it just supposed to work on occasion only?

[Siriodorione]

4 hours ago, ZeromusF4 said:

I am not sure if its just how the mechanic works or if im doing something wrong but I feel I rarely get a ally attack at the start of battle after knocking down an enemy in the field. 

 

Is it just supposed to work on occasion only?

It seems to me that the enemy must not have seen you, you have to go from behind him, press the button to hit him and throw him to the ground, then touch him by walking on him.

[BENJAM1N_LINUS]

1 hour ago, Siriodorione said:

It seems to me that the enemy must not have seen you, you have to go from behind him, press the button to hit him and throw him to the ground, then touch him by walking on him.

I am 95% sure that it has triggered on an enemy that I knocked down face first. And there are enemies that I certainly hit from behind without being seen that it doesn't trigger on. 

 

It seems really odd, but therr just might be a roll on if it happens.

[DantoriusD]

You dont have a 100% chance of getting a Ambush on downed Enemies.

 

When the Enemy is higher or same Level than you the Chance is way lower. If you are far overleveled you nearly get a guaranteed Ambush.

 

Also the "Ms. Suprise" Skill for Milady's Comp increases the Chance for an Ambush.