| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A,B | Link X into Y. This is done by pressing X, then Y after the recovery frames of X. |
| A xx B | Cancel A into B. During A's animation, press B to cancel. |
| A > B | Alternate notation indicating chains or target combos, cancelling A into B. |
| (N) | Multi-hit move hits only N times. Omitted if all hits are used. |
| xN | Normal that chains into itself pressed N times |
| [X] | Hold down X |
| ]X[ | Release X |
| X~Y | X then Y done in quick succession |
| X/Y | X or Y |
| Fastfall | Cancelling an air normal into another move to change momentum and land early. The 2nd move is land cancelled during startup. |
| Kara | Quickly cancelling a move into another move before it becomes active. This is done for positioning or to access airborne specials from grounded attacks. |
| OTG | Following move hits off the ground |
| CH | Counter hit |
| CC | Crush Counter |
| CA | Critical Art |
| GB | Guard Break |
| VS(1/2) | V-Skill 1 or 2. Input with MP+MK |
| VT(1/2) | V-Trigger 1 or 2. Input with HP+HK. Combos may either activate V-Trigger or use attack on the same input when Trigger is active. |
| j. | Prefix an attack command with j. to indicate it must be performed in the air. "nj." means neutral jump only. |
| jc | Jump cancel |
| dl | Delay |
| jf | Just Frame (special move with precise button timing, e.g. Karin's Tenko) |
| TK | Tiger knee (doing an air move the moment a jump sends you airborne, typically by inputting a special move motion followed by jump+button.) |
| whiff / (w) | Indicates that the move must not hit the opponent. |
| (move) | Indicates that the move is optional in a sequence. |
| 236 | 
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| 214 | 
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| 623 | 
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| 421 | 
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| 41236 | 
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| 63214 | 
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| [4]6 |  (hold), 
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| [2]8 |  (hold), 
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| 360 | 
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| 720 |
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Light Confirms
| Notation | Damage | Stun | Meter Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2LK, 2LP xx 236LP |
102 |
253 |
0 |
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5LP, 5LK xx 5MP xx 236HP |
167 |
318 |
0 |
Confirms
| Notation | Damage | Stun | Meter Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5MP, 5MP xx 236HP |
194 |
310 |
0 |
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5MP, 5HP xx 236HP |
221 |
355 |
0 |
|
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5MP, 6MP xx 4MP, dash, 2LK |
121 |
246 |
0 |
Works on reverse toss only, fake |
|
5MP, 6MP xx 6MP, [5HK], 2MP |
235 |
355 |
0 |
Corner only, reset |
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5MP, 6MP xx 6MP, 6HP xx 236HK |
263 |
415 |
0 |
Corner only, use to kill |
|
2MK, 2LP xx 236LP |
142 |
283 |
0 |
|
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[5HK], 5LK xx 5MP xx 236HP |
230 |
398 |
0 |
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5MP, 236PP |
177 |
280 |
1 |
One-button linkable hit confirm |
|
5MP, 6MP xx 6MP, 236PP |
220 |
330 |
1 |
Works midscreen |
|
5MP, 5HP xx 63214PP |
324 |
435 |
1 |
Example vs1/vs2 empower combo |
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5MP, 5HP xx CA |
429 |
235 |
3 |
Punishes
| Notation | Damage | Stun | Meter Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2LP xx 236LP |
92 |
205 |
1 |
3f punish |
|
5LK xx 5MP xx 236HP |
155 |
280 |
1 |
4f punish |
|
5MP, 5HP xx 236HP |
221 |
355 |
1 |
5f punish |
|
63214PP |
240 |
250 |
1 |
5f punish |
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6HP xx 236HP, 236PP |
274 |
445 |
1 |
10f punish |
CC Punishes
| Notation | Damage | Stun | Meter Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5HK CC, 236HK |
212 |
340 |
0 |
Cc punish. side switch |
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6HP CC, dash, 6HP xx 236HP |
230 |
405 |
0 |
Cc punish. good corner carry |
|
[5HK], 5HP xx 236HP |
262 |
405 |
0 |
Cc punish. at range, given enough time to charge |
|
6HP CC, [5HK], 236PP |
265 |
440 |
1 |
Cc punish. |
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6HP CC, dash, 6HP xx 236KK |
272 |
440 |
1 |
Cc punish. side switches |
NJ Punishes
| Notation | Damage | Stun | Meter Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
nj.HK, 6HP xx 236HP, 236PP |
351 |
575 |
1 |
Nj punish |
VT1 Activation Combos
| Notation | Damage | Stun | Meter Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2HP xx [6HPHK] (VT1), 5MP, 6MP xx 6MP, nadeshiko, 2MP |
226 |
370 |
0 |
Vt1 activation combo. reset |
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2HP xx [6HPHK] (VT1), 5MP, 5HP xx 236HP, nadeshiko, 236KK |
266 |
410 |
1 |
Vt1 activation combo. bnb |
VT2 Activation Combo
| Notation | Damage | Stun | Meter Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2HP xx [VT2], 6MP xx 4MP, nadeshiko, 2MP, nadeshiko |
226 |
370 |
0 |
Vt2 activation combo. reset into standing 50-50 |
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2HP xx VT2, 5HP xx 236HP, chair, 236KK |
297 |
500 |
1 |
Vt2 activation combo. damage combo |
