Soulcalibur VI/Maxi

Overview Move list Combos Matchups Strategy Resources

Introduction

Maxi is an aggressive rushdown character who rapidly cycles between various stances to crush his opponents like a stylish, nunchaku-wielding wave.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Diverse range and tools Plenty of combo starters, especially on counterhit Constant pressure with stances Easily suffocates opponents unfamiliar with the matchup	High level of knowledge required to play in using his stances and transitions Limited options when in stance Lackluster okizeme against opponents who stay grounded

Unique Mechanic

Seven Stars Severence

After switching from one stance to another, if Maxi uses an attack from that second stance, he adds a star for that stance on a constellation that appears briefly onscreen. If each star - representing each stance in his repertoire - is filled in, he permanently unlocks upgrades to a few attacks and a new lethal hit for his B+K.B.B.B.A string.

See Strategy for a full strategy breakdown.

Maxi #SCVI_MAX
Maxi's father had worked in the Ryukyu Kingdom as a merchant. Though fortunate enough to be able to experience different cultures on his trade route, he nevertheless felt tied down by his job, and would complain bitterly to his son. On his deathbed, he told Maxi to go out and see the world. Obeying his father's dying wishes, Maxi gathered friends from his hometown and some sailors he knew, and formed a pirate crew.

Key Moves

A

Lunging Snake ~ Right Outer
6A

6A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	18	-2	6	16	1%
into RO
Strong run counter tool with good range. Unfavorable stance transition on block against a prepared opponent.

Sever Soul
2A

2A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	12	-6	6	6	1%
Tech Crouch[8-RC]
Standard 2A with above average range.

Striking Snake
66A

(3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	20	-6	10	10	1%
Basic long range hori with high on hit advantage

Northern Lights (reverse)
88A

(8)A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
24	20	-12	4	STN	2%
Step to left - on the p2 side
Non-stance 22A option. High reward, but slow counter hit combo starter.

Propeller Nunchaku ~ Right Outer
44AB

(1)_(4)_(7)AB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	15,5,5,5	4	12	12	5%
into RO. Forces crouch on block but not on hit
Long range horizontal with a favorable transition on block

B

Snake Bite ~ Right Outer
B

B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	10	6	14	14	2%
Cancel with G. into RO
Maxi's simplest way to enter a favorable stance transition. RO has good frame trap options.

Illusion Serpent ~ Right Outer
3B

3B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	22	-4	LNC	LNC	9%
into RO. Tech Crouch[11-19]
Standard launcher with unfavorable transition on block

Falling Fang
2B

2B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	16	-8	2	2	2%
Tech Crouch[10-RC]
Good poke

Nunchacku Lick ~ Right Outer
1B

1B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	20	-4	6	6	2%
into RO. Tech Crouch[16-19]
Uno B

Snake Kiss ~ Left Outer
4B

4B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	16	8	16	16	2%
into LO. Tech Crouch[10-13]
LO K will catch step leading to a very threatening frame trap situation. LO B also counter hits for high damage against opponents attempting a TC attack.

K

Snap Kick
3K

3K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	18	-6	4	4	1%
Potentially the best 3K. Long range, horizontal 3K with above average advantage.

Circling Dragon
1K

1K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	16	-16	-4	-4	1%
Horizontal low with several string options.
1KA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	16,18,18	4	13	13	5%
into LO. Forces crouch on hit and block
~Left Outer. Counter hit combo.
1KB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	16,20	-3	LNC	LNC	5%
into RO. Tech Crouch[10-18]
Reactable low followup but pushback makes it safe against many characters.

Multi

Dragon's Breath
6A+B

6A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	35	-8	KND	KND	9%
Tech Crouch[4-16]
Arguably his best move. Fast and safe knockdown mid with incredible tech crouch frames.

Fury ~ Right Outer
B+KBBBBA

B+KBBBA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,16	-32	KND	KND	5%
Normal Hit Combo. Perfect input required. into RO
High damage launcher with no oki. Damage jumps dramatically with 7SR.

Seismic Whale ~ Right Outer
66A+B

(3)_(6)_(9)A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
24	15,20	-2	6	6	6%
Normal Hit Combo. into RO
Long range advancing horizontal mid. Unfavorable transition on block.
(3)_(6)_(9)A+BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
24	15,30	6	LNC	LNC	14%
. into LO
Alters the second hit to be a steppable break attack. Favorable stance transition.

Gauge

Raising Dragon Zodiac
A+B+K

A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	90	-16	KND	KND	8%
. into RO on block
++ (A)+(B)+(K) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	32	-16	LNC	LNC	8%
Normal Hit Combo. . into RO
Arguably the best i16 CE. Fantastic range. Ability to cancel into Right Cross is great for converting combos into long range ROs.

Right Outer

Dragon Bite
RO A

RO A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	14	5	12	13	1%
TS right. into BL
~Behind Lower
RO AK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	14,26	-10	6	6	5%
Normal Hit Combo Can be partially charged, grants knockdown
RO A(K) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	14,46	10	KND	KND	10%

Dragon Wing Sobat
RO BB

RO BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	21,16	-4	2	STN	5%
Normal Hit Combo. into RC
~RC
RO BBK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	21,16,24	-2	KND	KND	7%
Counter Hit Combo. Tech Jump
RO BBkG - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	21,16	-15	-9	STN	7%
Counter Hit Combo. Tech Jump

Left Outer

Wing Sobat
LO B

LO B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16	-4	2	STN	2%
into RC. Tech Crouch[5-16]
~RC
LO BK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16,24	-2	KND	KND	4%
Counter Hit Combo. Tech Jump[12-30]
LO BkG - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16	-15	-9	STN	4%
Counter Hit Combo. Tech Jump[12-30]

Skewering Hunt
LO K

LO K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	18	4	LNC	LNC	4%
When done after a PSL transition
One of Maxi's best ways to exit stance.

Left Inner

Wheel Kick
LI [K]

LI (K) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	20	-6	2	12	1%
His best move out of his worst stance. Useful for getting out of LI, like after WR B as a block punish.

Right Cross

Dragon's Breath
RC A

RC A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	14	2	12	12	1%
into BL
~RC
RC AA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	14,20	8	18	18	8%
Normal Hit Combo. into LI
RC A(A) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	14,20	8	18	18	8%
Normal Hit Combo. into LO
RC AB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	14,25	-16	KND	KND	8%
Normal Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[5-23]

Rear Kick
RC K

RC A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	14	2	12	12	1%
into BL
Safe stance exit with pushback. Wide hitbox.

Behind Lower

Black Serpent
BL B

BL B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	16	4	14	14	4%
into RC. When done after a PSL transition
~RC
BL (B) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	16	8	18	18	4%
into LO. When done after a PSL transition

Fury Kicks
BL KK

BL KK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
24	22,22	-14	KND	KND	2%
Normal Hit Combo

Pure Soul Loop (PSL)

Pure Seven and True Seven
6 and 4

Any Stance 6 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
into the next stance in the loop
Any Stance 4 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
into the previous stance in the loop

Neutral Guard

Neutral Guard
(any stance) B+K

Any Stance B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
[4-22] vs High/Mid verticals into NG