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===== Notable LFF Tools ===== | ===== Notable LFF Tools ===== | ||
Key moves within LFF that support offense, defense, or transitions include: | |||
* WS3 – step-catcher and useful in close-range scrambles. | |||
* df4 – poke that sets up spacing and stance transitions. | |||
* JFSR, df2, b3 – core launchers. | |||
* f1+2, b4 (on hit), ss4 – situational combo starters or pressure resets.<br> | |||
Movement complements these tools: LFF allows for backdashing, crouch dashing, and stance canceling into RFF via manual transition or move strings. For example, LFS cancel > RFF > SS+4 opens new movement and attack routes.<br><br> | |||
===== Frame Data and Safety Considerations ===== | ===== Frame Data and Safety Considerations ===== | ||
Revision as of 05:35, 2 May 2025
Gameplan Overview
Stances & Transitions
Stances
LFF - Left Foot Forward Stance
LFF is Hwoarang's default stance and functions as the central hub of his gameplay. After being hit or blocking in any other stance, Hwoarang automatically reverts to LFF, making it the stance he occupies most often. As such, mastery of LFF is foundational to playing Hwoarang effectively.
LFF as the Central Hub
LFF provides access to Hwoarang’s generic tools—including 
, 
, and 
—which serve as foundational moves for both pressure and stance transitioning. It also enables transition routes via moves like f2, ff3, df4, and 12 strings, which can lead into either Flamingo stance or RFF depending on the input.
These tools are integral not only for spacing and pressure, but also for safely transitioning into mixup-heavy stances like LFS and RFS. For example:
> 
creates a frame advantage situation where Hwoarang can test the opponent’s responses.- If the opponent respects the frame trap, Hwoarang can commit to a stance transition via
or 
. - If these options are interrupted or challenged, reverting to simpler pressure (e.g. > backdash) can bait reactions for adaptation.
This structured pressure-reaction cycle underpins much of Hwoarang’s offense.
Frame Advantage Transitioning
On block, certain tools—such as 
—transition directly into RFF while leaving Hwoarang at a modest frame disadvantage (e.g. -2). Despite this, he retains multiple viable follow-ups:
- RFF
to crush highs and potentially deal significant damage. - RFF or to apply fast 12f pressure (high or special mid, respectively).
to return to neutral and potentially whiff punish.
These options collectively illustrate how Hwoarang can maintain offensive momentum even when technically minus on block.
Notable LFF Tools
Key moves within LFF that support offense, defense, or transitions include:
- WS3 – step-catcher and useful in close-range scrambles.
- df4 – poke that sets up spacing and stance transitions.
- JFSR, df2, b3 – core launchers.
- f1+2, b4 (on hit), ss4 – situational combo starters or pressure resets.
Movement complements these tools: LFF allows for backdashing, crouch dashing, and stance canceling into RFF via manual transition or move strings. For example, LFS cancel > RFF > SS+4 opens new movement and attack routes.
