Combo Notation Guide
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| SF6 Combo Notation Guide | |
|---|---|
| Notation | Meaning |
| > | Cancel the previous move to the following move. e.g. Normal into Special (2MK > 236P) or Special into Super (623P > 236236K) |
| ~ | Chain/Cancel the previous move into a followup. e.g. Luke's target combo (LP~MP~HP) or Rising Uppercut into Slam Dunk (623PP~PP) |
| , | Link the previous move to the following move. e.g. 5MP, 2MP (requires manual timing) |
| An example with Ken that uses all three "connecting" symbols: 2LP, 5MP~HP > 623P > 236236P 2LP links into 5MP; 5MP chains into HP Target Combo; HP cancels into Shoryuken which cancels into Lv.3 Super | |
| j.X | Jumping action; for Neutral Jump, use 8j.X e.g. Kimberly j.2MP (Elbow Drop) or Ryu j.214K (Aerial Tatsumaki Senpukyaku) |
| P or K | Any Punch or Any Kick (when button strength does not matter) PP or KK represents any two punches/kicks. |
| X/Y | Do either X move or Y move. e.g. end a combo with 214K/623P |
| [X] | Hold the button input e.g. Luke 214[LP] = charged LP Flash Knuckle |
| dl.X | Briefly delay the action e.g. Ken 236HK~dl.6LK (Jinrai Loop starter) |
| AA | Anti-air; hit the opponent while they're mid-air. May cause a different juggle state compared to a grounded opponent. |
| Y xN {Y} xN |
Repeat 'Y' input 'N' number of times. A sequence of multiple inputs will be bundled into "{}". e.g. 5LP x3 (5LP, 5LP, 5LP) or {2HP > Drive Rush} x3 |
| Y > DR | Button Y cancelled into Drive Rush (3-bar version) e.g. 5HP > DR |
| DR~Y | Drive Rush into Button Y (cancel the dash frames early into a followup attack) This can be done from the 1-bar or 3-bar versions of Drive Rush e.g. 236HP Launch, DR~5LP |
| An example for Ryu using both Drive Rush notations: 2MK > DR~5HP (cancel 2MK into Drive Rush, then immediately use 5HP during dash animation) | |
Links and Starters
Normal Hit
2LP, 5LP, 5LP -- 4f Starter
2LP, 2LP, 5LP, 5LK -- 4-hit String; 214K whiffs if canceled
Basic hitconfirm string; all chained normals (2LP, 2LK, and 5LP) have a small gap that will frame trap the opponent's normals, but will lose to invincible reversals. If not point blank, it's safer to limit yourself to 2 light normals. Canceled lights can only combo into a few attacks: 214K, 236LP, Lv.1/3 Super, or Bushin Prism Strikes target combo.
5HK, 5MP -- Slow but powerful link starter that's also +2 oB
2MK, 5LK -- Low starter that's also +1 oB
5HP > Special -- Can hitconfirm on its own with good reactions
These routes open up higher damage opportunities compared to Light chains, as they combo into more special moves. The gaps on block are generally less airtight, however.
4HK, 2LP -- The 2LP barely reaches after Overhead (may whiff if not started point blank)
3MK, 2LP/5LP -- At absolute max range, can link even after normal hit
A bit more situational than the standard hitconfirm routes, but important to be aware of. The ability to link out of Overhead without Drive Rush is especially important to Kimberly's mixup game, even if the damage potential is mediocre.
| Combo | Damage | Meter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2LP, 5LP, 5LP~MP~HP~HK | 1505 | - | 4f starter into KD +26 |
| 5LP, 5LP, 5LP~MP~HP, 214MK | 1785 | - | Corner Juggle |
| 2LK, 2LP, 5LP > 214HK | 1458 | - | - |
| 2LK, 2LP > 236LP > Lv.3 Super | 3449 | 3 Su | - |
| 2MK, 5LK > 214HK | 1746 | - | - |
| 2MP, 5MP~HP > 214HK | 2097 | - | - |
| 2MP, 5MP~HP > 236K~MK, 214MK | 2430 | - | Corner Juggle |
| 5HK, 5MP~HP > Close 236KK~K (Wallsplat), 6HK~j.214K | 2781 | 2 Dr | Must be close enough to corner for OD Arc Step to Wallsplat |
| 5HK, 5MP~HP > Lv.1 Super | 2538(2678) | 1 Su | - |
| 5HP > 236HP, j.MP > j.214K | 2223 | - | Single-hit confirm; won't combo if final frame of 5HP is canceled |
| 4HK, 2LP > 236LP > Lv.3 Super | 3503 | 3 Su | - |
| 3MK, 5LP~MP~HP~HK | 1521 | - | Very precise spacing |
Counter-hit
CH 5LP (+7), 5MP~HP
Both light punches are essentially interchangeable when scoring a Counter-hit. The optimal route links into 2MP, 5MP~HP, but outside point blank you should skip the 2MP.
CH 2MK (+7), 5MP~HP -- can add 2MP vs. point blank crouching opponent
CH 2MK (+7), 2MK, 5LK -- 214K whiffs if canceled
CH 5HK (+9), 5HP -- strong and easily confirmable
CH 4HK (+6), 2MP, 5MP~HP -- omit 2MP if not point blank
Punish Counter
PC 5LP (+9), 5HP -- consistent 5f punish; preferred route
New Special Cancel routes:
- 5LK/5LP/2LP > 236K~MK
- 5LK/5LP/2LP > 236PP
It's important to use these punish routes to dish out as much damage as possible, since Kimberly's light normals don't normally lead to very much. The ability to cancel directly into Run~Slide for oki or OD Vagabond Edge for a damaging launch makes her max range 5LK punish much more useful.
PC 5HP, 236K~P, 5HP/5HK -- Same as above, but Run~Stop to point blank
New Special Cancel routes:
- 2MP/5MP/5MK > 236HP -- meterless launch from a medium
Same as CH Routes:
- PC 5HK (+11), 5HP -- 12f punish
- PC 2MP (+11), 5HP -- 6f punish
Punish Counter 5HP gets a +23 Stagger, allowing Kimberly to get close for a second heavy combo starter. The ability to cancel mediums into 236HP improves Kimberly's damage and corner carry on 6-8f punishes. You can also just stick with her BnB or Counter-hit routes for simplicity. PC 2MP has enough advantage that you can walk forward and land 2 of them before ending with 5MP~HP.
- Up to +10 at perfect spacing
A couple of situational punish routes. The Slide punish allows Kimberly to threaten fireball characters with a reaction punish if she's near her max slide range. The 6HK punish route is mostly useful for hopping over a low poke in neutral and hitting the recovery frames; the j.MK should be done as early as possible after the hop.
Special and Super Usage
Drive Impact
DI Wall Splat
2HP > 236K~LK, 236LP > Lv.3 Super -- High damage route with resources
These work on hit or block. For consistency, you may want to walk forward slightly before juggling 2HP. For a Spraycan setup, throw a 22HP after the flip kick instead.
DI Crumple
5HK, 5MP~HP > 236K~MK ... -- Midscreen corner carry
- If you reach the corner, can do Spraycan setup or 214MK juggle
5HP > 236HP, j.MP > j.214KK -- Strongest corner Spraycan setup
- If juggling to Lv.3 Super, this route does barely more damage than meterless 236K~LK corner route
Midscreen, you can use any standard hitconfirm route. In the corner, you can use the Wall Splat route by delaying 2HP until the opponent because airborne.
