Arcadia Issue 58 - Kage

Writer - YoroKage
Source - Arcadia 58
Translation - Noodalls

The basic arts and advanced combos of (A2)

This time, we'll try to pay attention to the basic fighting style of using

(A2). You should utilise the option from normal hit and the appropriate combos in real battles.

Useful strings on normal hit

(A2) on normal hit is +2. However, as it forces crouch, if you input a throw immediately it is difficult to connect. The first option you should use is

. You can beat out most of the opponent's abare attacks. Because you are pushed back a little after

(A2)

is useful. It can be said to be one reliable option against abare and evaders.

Against opponents that use fuzzy guard or ETEG, you should use a catch-throw. You can throw people who have used slow moves.

gives advantage on normal hit, and knocks down on counter, so it's probably a powerful weapon.

If you're just going for damage, a nitaku of

and delayed throw is something to go for, but don't let your opponent adapt.

Master 1 frame delay inputs

First, an explanation of how to input

with one frame delay. Just before the

(A2) recovery finishes, input

. On important point, delay slightly between pressing

and pressing

. You have to be careful because if you input it too quickly an elbow will come out. The most reliable time to get 1 frame delayed

to refloat is in the following conditions:
- Counter hit on Jacky in closed stance and Wolf
- Minor counter on Lau, Pai, Shun, Lion, Lei, Vanessa, Aoi in closed stance.
- On Sarah it will work in either stance.

Use 1 frame delays for situation limited combos

First, the guaranteed combos after refloating them with a 1 frame delayed

. You can get

in on some characters in closed stance.

Against Wolf after the first

you can get

in closed stance and

in open stance. Against Sarah in open stance only,

connects.

Especially where you use

(A2) in guaranteed situations, you should be able to execute the 1 frame delays with accuracy.

Photo captions

- It is difficult until you get used to the 1frame delay

cancel ...
- but if you get it it leads to a very strong combo. Practice until you can use it in matches.

Footnote

- In situations other than those mentioned in the article, you can use a 2 frame delay to get the listed combos to connect. But, there's no guaranteed way to get a 2 frame delay, so using it reliably is difficult.

Posted by noodalls on 03/03/2005

Edited by Myke on 03/04/2005