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'''Sword Flying''' is a [[glitch]] present in ''[[Halo 2]]''. It allows players to use the [[Energy Sword]] to bypass [[Invisible Walls|invisible walls]]. The glitch can also be performed in ''[[Halo 3]]'', though not with the same results.

There are four ways to glitch involving the [[Energy Sword]]. In this article, 'R' is short and for the right trigger on your controller. 'X', 'Y', 'B' are the blue, yellow, and red buttons respectively.

'''Sword canceling''' is the act of sword-lunging at a person without hitting them. The method works by pressing '''R'''+'''X'''; this minor [[Button Combo|button combo]] performs, and then quickly cancels, a sword swing. '''B'''+'''X''' may also be used; it works especially well for [[Wall Climbing]].

Sword canceling can be used to sword fly by positioning one player (''Person A'') in the position the other player (''Person B'') wishes to reach. ''Person B'' should have an empty [[Rocket Launcher]] and an Energy Sword. ''Person A'' should jump repeatedly; ''Person B'' should repeatedly sword cancel at ''Person A''; they will eventually pass through the invisible wall and reach ''A''<nowiki/>'s location.

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The primary form of sword glitching is known under various names, including '''butterflying''', '''sword climbing''', and less commonly, '''partner bouncing'''. The trick involves having one player stand on top of the other, with the bottom player wielding an Energy Sword. The top player jumps repeatedly, while the bottom player sword cancels repeatedly. The combined actions cause the two players to climb through the air.

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A now-patched method once allowed players to sword fly out of a Warthog's passenger seat.

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