Soulcalibur VI/Hwang

Overview Move list Combos Matchups Strategy Resources

Introduction

Hwang is a tricky character with deceptively massive range and debilitating attacks through his talisman stances. However, he literally puts his life on the line as he fights - his very lifeforce is an expendable resource, and if stretched too thin, he will begin rounds with chunks of health missing.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Huge range, combo and resources benefits from talismans and auras Strong range overall Massive hail-mary potential in round 5 where he can use life force with no repercussions	Extra decision-making when it comes to resource management Potential health/meter penalty for overusing lifeforce Weak frame data overall Poor punishment game

Unique Mechanics

Lifeforce Techniques

Hwang has a Lifeforce counter as as unique UI element, which starts at 4 and can range from -9 to 9. Certain stances and attacks spend Lifeforce while some grant more; he also gains access to different lethal hits at various levels of Lifeforce. However, if his Lifeforce goes into the negative, he will start the next round at a health deficit, ranging all the way down to half health at -9 Lifeforce, where he will also lose half a bar of Soul Gauge.

Talisman Auras

Hwang can also spend his Lifeforce to apply a talisman to himself, enveloping himself in an aura. Each aura changes the properties of some of his moves, causing them to grant different benefits on hit. They also unlock some unique lethal hit conditions per each aura. The auras are as follows:
• Might - A blue aura which revolves around restoring Hwang's guard stamina.
• Devastation - A red aura which revolves around building Hwang's meter (and stealing the opponent's if they are in Soul Charge).
• Resolve - A green aura which revolves around healing Hwang.
• Iron will - A special yellow aura only accessible by ending his Soul Charge. Forces his next attack to be a counterhit on hit. It will also cause certain moves to grant him a large chunk of Lifeforce.

The moves which gain benefits from the auras universally are 6B+K, DW BB_B[B], A+B and his Soul Attack.

See Strategy for a full strategy breakdown.

Hwang #SCVI_HWA
In such turbulent times when even survival is hard, it is harder still to lead an honest, virtuous life. Though he lost both his parents when young, Hwang Seong-gyeong grew to be a strong, resolute, and righteous man—no doubt because of his intensive longsword training at the Seong Dojang. Since he was not born with the bones of destiny and thus cannot become an immortal, he does not have a natural talent for Taoist sorcery, but his exceptional strength, muscle, and willpower as a warrior has allowed him to somewhat control divine power—a rare talent that even Soo-hyun finds remarkable.

Key Moves

Horizontal

Willow Blade
a6

a6 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	28	-6	2	KND	4%
Big 'ol hori

Flash Flurry
6AA

6AA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	12,16	-8	2	2	3%
Normal Hit Combo
Normal hit combo. Horizontal with incredible range and for its speed. Second hit can be ducked when first is blocked but cannot be GId.
6AA4 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	12,16	-4	6	6	3%
Normal Hit Combo. into WT. LF technique
Option to go into WT for mix. Hit-confirmable.
6AaK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	12,22	-6	2	2	8%
Forces crouch on hit
Mid option that exists to catch those who duck the second hit of 6AA. Does not combo on normal or counter hit.

Screeching Flacon
3A

3A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	14,14	-8	0	0	3%
Counter Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[40-61]
Big 'ol hori

Parting the Storm
4AAB

4AAB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	10,8,26	-22	-2	-2	6%
Counter Hit Combo. when lifeforce is -6 or lower (once per match)
Legacy move. Counter hit confirmable low for good damage, but he loses advantage both on normal hit and counter hit. Last hit of string is very punishable so it must be used with caution.

Falling Raven Bite
WR A

WR A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	16	-6	4	4	1%
Tech Crouch[0-14]
Big 'ol hori

Radiant Slash
66A

(3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	22	-8	2	2	4%
Tech Crouch[8-22]
(3)_(6)_(9)(A) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	22	4	13	13	4%
into YYT. LF technique
Advantageous stance transition on block. Can also be counter hit confirmed into YYT A.

Jolting Inner Strike
22A

(2)_(8)A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	27	-8	0	0	4%
Big 'ol hori

Vertical

Winding Strike
bKB+K

bKB+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	18,19,10,21	6	12	18	17%
Tech Jump[21-134]. . LH in post-GI when lifeforce is 1 or higher . LF technique. 2nd to 4th hit are Normal Hit Combo
Post GI LH when Hwang has positive Talismans. A particularly strong post GI option that at i16 means successful LH occurs at lvl 2 GI. Breack attack during second part of means that string will successfully attack into RE.

Forced Flame Divide
3B

3B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	26	-14	LNC	LNC	9%
Tech Crouch[8-20]
Hwang has many combo route options off of 3B which all give a variety of oki situations, talisman usage, or even guard damage routes. Incredible tech crouch frames.

Radial Destruction
2B

2B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16	-8	4	4	2%
Tech Crouch[14-RC]
Solid non-committal poke.

Shadow Razor
1B

1B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	16	-12	-2	STN	2%
Tech Crouch[18-39]
Big 'ol low with CH properties.

Flying Void
FC 3B

FC 3B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	32	-14	LNC	LNC	2%
Tech Crouch[0-18]. Tech Jump[22-49]
Strong punish from crouch. Solid pushback means pseudo-safety against some characters.

Shattered Sky
WR B

WR (B) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	16	1	16	STN	2%
Tech Crouch[0-5]- into YYT. LF technique
Very strong i14 punish from crouch because of combo into YYT B. Fast enough to punish most lows on block.

Chaotic Flame
66B

(3)_(6)_(9)B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16	-10	4	4	2%
Big 'ol vertical attack. Has many applications in his oki.
(3)_(6)_(9)BKA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16,10,9,33	-12	KND	KND	15%
Normal Hit Combo after 2nd hit. LF technique. Deals chip damage
The full built in string option. The second hit can be GId. The last part of the string is unsafe. High potential for string mixup due to this string not jailing the opponent.
(3)_(6)_(9)B4 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16	-6	0	0	2%
into WT. LF technique
Option to go into stance off of the first hit. Adds layers to string offense. 66[B] also combos into YYTA on normal hit allowing for wall combos.
(3)_(6)_(9)BK4 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16,10,9	-4	6	6	9%
into WT. LF technique
Option to go into stance off of the second hit. Adds layers to string offense.

K

Ripping Fang
3K

3K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	14	-4	4	4	2%
Good poke.

Shadow Break
4KB

4KB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	22,31	-12	STN	STN	14%
Normal Hit Combo. LF technique. Reduces opponents guard stamina on hit by 15%
Strong mixup mid. First hit alone grants knockdown. Second part of string deals guard damage ON HIT, allowing for unique ways for Hwang to stack guard pressure from punishes and combos.

Heaven's Reckoning
236K

236K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
24	10,20,14	-10	LNC	LNC	7%
Tech Jump[26-46]
Strong horizontal mid kick that is very useful to call out GIs or excessive stepping. Does not grant a launch when it hits an opponent that is ducking, instead Hwang is +4 *PLEASE CONFIRM HWANG PLAYERS*

Multi

Piercing Light
6A+B

6A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	26	-6	6	6	9%
Long range poke with decent damage, even when used without the stance transition.
+ 6(A)+(B) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	26	4	16	16	9%
into YYT. LF technique
Advantageous stance transition on block. Combos into YYT B on NH/CH.

Mantra of Spirits
6B+K

6B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	16	-12	0	8	9%
LF technique
i12 mid with only moderate risk. Enhanced by Talismans.
6B+K8 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	16	-	-	-	9%
into DW
Not an advantageous transition on block but CH 6B+K combos into DW K.

Galvanic Blade
22A+B

(2)_(8)A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
24	14,20	-8	KND	KND	14%
Normal Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[43-48]
Safe and high rewarding launcher.

Yin Yang Talisman

Light Art: Shattered mirror
YYT A

YYT A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	32	-8	KND	KND	4%
No real "mix" off of this stance, usually just frame traps and combo conversions. Hurtbox from this move remains far back, making punishes and interrupts tricky.

Dark Art: Severed Spirit
YYT B

YYT B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	36	0	KND	KND	15%
Big ouchies.

Duality: Evanescence
YYT K

YYT K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	24	-8	LNC	LNC	9%
[7-21] vs H&M. when opponent has full soul gauge
aGI that allows for solid reverse mix even on unfavorable transitions into YYT.

Wuxing Talisman

Wood Art: Roaring Wind
WT A

WT A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	26	-8	KND	KND	4%
"ROARING WIND"

Wood Art: Thunderclap
WT B

WT B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	36	0	18	18	15%
Big ouchies.

Wood Art: Rendering Quake
WT K

WT K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	22	-14	6	6	0%
when lifeforce is -9 (once per match)
Big ouchies on LH.