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.
