Amaterasu
In a nutshell
To master Amaterasu, you'll need to learn how to use all three of her weapons and their techniques, and seamlessly transition to the correct weapon for the situation at hand. Amaterasu is one of the most versatile characters in the game. She can play any situation; rush down, run away, keep away, punishing, and has some of the best assists in the game as well. Much of the game's keepaway doesn't work on her, because she can simply crouch underneath any threat. Players looking for a jack of all trades, master of all trades character will be at home with Amaterasu, so long as they can handle having a very low amount of health.
Video Walkthrough
Move List
Assist Types
Name
Type
Damage
Special Properties
Cross-Over Combination
Solar Flare {{#motion: extra instant }}
Reflects projectiles
Okami Shuffle
Cold Star {{#motion: shot tiltdown }}
20,000 per hit
Okami Shuffle
Bloom {{#motion: extra instant }}
Grants 25% Hyper Meter
Okami Shuffle
Normal Moves
Magic Vine
Air {{#motion: uf , f or df + atk + atk }}
Air Dash
Standing Light
{{#motion: l }}
30,000
Crouching Light
{{#motion: d + l }}
28,000
low
Standing Medium
{{#motion: m }}
50,000
Crouching Medium
{{#motion: d + m }}
50,000
low
Standing Special
{{#motion: s }}
70,000
launch
Jumping Light
{{#motion: air l }}
35,000
high
Jumping Medium
{{#motion: air m }}
48,000
high
Jumping Special
{{#motion: air s }}
70,000
high
Reflector: Standing Heavy
{{#motion: h }}
60,000
jcancel
Reflector: Crouching Heavy
{{#motion:d + h }}
60,000
low jcancel
Reflector: Disc Combo
{{#motion:f + h , tap h repeatedly }}
60,000 per hit
Reflector: Jumping Heavy
{{#motion: air h }}
60,000
high
Glaive: Standing Heavy
{{#motion: h }}
80,000
Glaive: Crouching Heavy
{{#motion:d + h }}
80,000
low
Glaive: Heavy Slash
{{#motion:f + h }}
80,000
Glaive: Charged Heavy Slash
{{#motion:f + hold h }}
100,000
stagger Cannot Chain Combo into this move
Glaive: Jumping Heavy
{{#motion: air h }}
90,000
high
Glaive: Charged Jumping Heavy
{{#motion: air hold h }}
110,000
high chipdamage groundbounce
Glaive: Dive
{{#motion: air df + h }}
90,000
chipdamage otg groundbounce airborn opponents
Glaive: Charged Dive
{{#motion: air df + hold h }}
120,000
chipdamage stagger otg groundbounce airborn opponents
Rosary: Standing Heavy
{{#motion: h }}
4 Hits for 79,500 total
Rosary: Crouching Heavy
{{#motion:d + h }}
4 Hits for 79,500 total
low
Rosary: Whip Combo
{{#motion:f + h , tap H repeatedly }}
20 Hits for 163,900 Total
nocancel
Rosary: Jumping Heavy
{{#motion: air h }}
4 Hits for 79,500 total
high
Special Moves
Head Charge
{{#motion: Air qcf + atk }}
70,000
{{#motion: l goes uf high
m goes f high
h goes d groundbounce high }}
m goes f high
h goes d groundbounce high }}
Power Slash
{{#motion: qcb + atk }}
80,000
Weapon Change
{{#motion: d , d + atk }}
{{#motion: l for Reflector , m for Glaive , h for Rosary}}
With Reflector (Disc)
{{#motion: }}
Solar Flare
{{#motion: dp + atk }}
150,000
{{#motion:l counters high/mid
m counters low/mid
h reflects }}
m counters low/mid
h reflects }}
With Glaive (Sword)
{{#motion: }}
Thunder Edge
{{#motion: qcf + atk }}
100,000
{{#motion:Hold atk for +50,000 damage}}
Glaive Chop
{{#motion: Air qcf + s}}
88,600
With Rosary (Whip)
{{#motion: }}
Cold Star
{{#motion: qcf + atk }}
20,000 per hit
{{#motion:Mash atk for more hits
l goes f
m goes uf
h goes df}}
l goes f
m goes uf
h goes df}}
Hyper Moves
Okami Shuffle
{{#motion: qcf + atk + atk}}
316,500
airok
Value of Mist
{{#motion: qcb + atk + atk}}
airok Slows opponent for 5 seconds
Cannot build meter while active
Cannot build meter while active
Divine Instruments
{{#motion: dp + atk + atk}}
400,000
startupinv
high
high
Mission Mode Combos
Apprentice Combos
Strategy
Tips and Tricks
- While learning Amaterasu, do not be afraid to lose. Take your time learning each weapon separately before trying to combine all of her techniques into one gameplan. Remember to experiment and find out what you can crouch under as one of the shortest characters in the game. The knowledge will add up to a much deadlier character in the future.
- Play the matchup when using Amaterasu. If your opponent's character is weak to rush down, then rush him down. If he is weak to keep away, keep him out!
- Be ready for a quick, nearly full screen punish using the Okami Shuffle super.
- Don't be afraid to slow your opponent's down with the Vale of Mist. Meter gain stops during this, but the damage you get or the escape you make can be invaluable. Try DHCing into this super for a safe switch.
Basic Strategy
Advanced Strategy
Character-Themed Cocktail
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