Board Thread:Dark Souls II/@comment-5264386-20130801122019/@comment-5264386-20130806095227

I've got a few bits of information to share. They're from an article from July, but it's still worth sharing:
 * 1) There will be guard break attacks in DaSII. These are apparently similar to the ripostes we love/hate in DaSI, however, it can only be used after breaking someone (or something) else's guard.
 * 2) You can now jump by double-pressing the L3 or LS button.
 * 3) Several new spells have been comfirmed as well. Soul Arrow and Soul Spear will return, you can now conjure a magic greatsword. A fire whip spell will also appear, as well as a fireball which damages both the caster and the target. A Replenish-style miracle when boost your attack and defence, and lightning spears will return.
 * 4) A Dark Orb-style item will make an appearance, but it will steal stamina from an opponent.
 * 5) You will now have to use Life Gems to restore your health and some form of edible grass can be used to replenish your number of magic casts. Estus Flasks will return (which we knew anyway).
 * 6) Magic bombs will usable items.

Source
http://www.vg247.com/2013/07/04/dark-souls-2-pyromancy-guard-break-miracles-explained-in-new-famitsu/