Soulcalibur VI/Sophitia

Overview Move list Combos Matchups Strategy Resources

Introduction

Sophitia is one of the game's all-rounders, with a focus on whiff punishing courtesy of her impressive array of tech crouch moves and powerful options from sidestepping. She has a tool for every situation, an outstanding punish in 236B, many easy lethal hits, her basic attacks are very good, an excellent mid/throw mixup in oki, and her above average run speed helps her get in on long range opponents. Her strong aGI options also allow you to steal turns while keeping up pressure. More than most other characters, Sophitia demands, teaches, and rewards good fundamentals. However, the cost of having such a well rounded kit is a general lack of offense. Sophitia can't mindlessly press buttons or exploit an opponents lack of knowledge of a character gimmick. She has no true mid/low mixups, below average range, and low damage without very good execution.

As with most all-rounder characters, to get the best results you need to know every tool in your kit so you can press against your opponent's biggest weaknesses in theirs. If you want to play Sophie, be prepared to be patient, take your turn, take your opponent's turn, and tech crouch your way to victory!

Strengths	Weaknesses
Lots of good buttons (AA, BB, 4A+B, 1K, ...) Strong oki options with the potential to loop back into itself Above average movement speed Half your moveset tech crouches 236B lets you get big punishes where most other characters can only poke Has a tool for every situation	Low damage without the wall or good excecution Short grab range on a character who's main mixup is mid/throw Can't gimmick your way to victory If 236B is blocked, expect to eat a full 3B combo Needs to know her entire toolkit (and the weaknesses of everyone else's)

Sophitia #SCVI_SOP
Sophitia was a simple baker's daughter when Hephaestus, the god of forging and masonry, transformed her into a holy warrior, and bestowed upon her a mission to destroy Soul Edge. When she confronted the owner of the weapon, Cervantes, she was able to destroy one of the sword's two halves. However, her success came at a price. As she destroyed the sword, its shards pierced her body, causing near-fatal wounds.

Key Moves

Angel Step (236)

Angel's Strike
236B

AS B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	30	-20	-6	KND	2%
+6 damage on exact timing. Tech Crouch[4-22]
AS on hit B4 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	30,15	-	KND	KND	-
+10 dmg on exact timing. Normal Hit Combo
AS BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	30,15	-	KND	KND	-
+5 damage on exact timing. Normal Hit Combo
Outstanding punishment tool, and probably why you're playing the characer. Lightning fast, good damage without the followup, and great damage with oki (236B4) or wall splat/ringout (236BB) on successful followup. Be aware that it's very unsafe on block, so if you're not sure, test the situation with BB (also i14) first. Rule of thumb, AS B will punish almost every true low.

Holy Arrow Kick
236K

AS K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	20	-6	KND	KND	9%
versus H attacks except
Very easy lethal hit after ducking a high attack. 236K (LH), 236B4 is an easy combo to punish reckless highs. Also inflicts good guard damage, and is safe on block.

Angelic Retribution/Seraphim Castigation
236A+B

AS A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	14,18	-6	2	2	4%
Tech Crouch[4-11]. Tech Jump[17-68]. Tech Crouch [70-92]
SC AS A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	14,18,19	2	KND	KND	10%
Normal Hit Combo.
Outside of soul charge, 236A+B is a decent safe tech crouch attack if you're in AS but don't want to commit to 236B. Inside of soul charge, 236A+B is an oppressive break attack that can leave your opponent too scared to push any buttons as it racks up guard damage quickly. When in soul charge, this is probably the best move in your kit.

Twin Angel Step (236236 or 2366)

Seraphim Blade/Seraphim Echo
236236AA/236236AB

TAS AA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	18,18	-12	6	STN	2%
Tech Crouch[0-RC]
TAS AB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	18,35	4	KND	KND	12%
. on impact counter
Not a can opener! TAS A is a long range sidestep punishing tool that leads into a fake mixup (that is, a canny opponent can block both options by crouching after TAS A, and standing to block TAS AB as soon as they see the blue lightning of the break attack). TAS AA is unsafe on block, although you'll only eat an AA, and only if your opponent has an i12 attack in the first place. Followup TAS AA with 6K on hit for a frame trap, and with 236B on counterhit for a combo. TAS AB can ringout, and puts you at +4 on block. Just be aware that the space between the hits is large enough that you can get poked out of TAS AB, so make sure you don't become predicable with it.

Seraphim Strike
236236B

TAS B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	35	-14	STN	STN	9%
versus whiffed horizontals (except kicks)
TAS B4 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	35,21	-	KND	KND	-
+7 damage on exact timing.
TAS BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	35,14	-	KND	KND	-
+7 damage on exact timing
Your goto long range whiff punishment tool, serving similar jobs to 236B and its followups. It's also key in Sophitia's most optimal combo routes (such as 66B, wrB+K, TAS B, TAS B; 75 damage) so be sure to practice. If you're having trouble, 66A+B and 236AA are common launcher followups that trade damage for ease of excecution and oki.

A

Starlight Blade
AA

AA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	8,10	-8	2	2	2%
Normal Hit Combo
Sophie's fastest move, and acts as a safe poke, step catcher, and short range pressure. -8 on block means you can buffer a GI to catch anything from i10-18 as a risky but broad tool to steal your turn back.

Under Slide Blade
2A

2A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	10	-6	6	6	1%
Tech Crouch[8-RC]
Sophie's fastest move. TC means it's a great get off me tool when under pressure, and leads into 6K frametraps on hit if the opponent doesn't respect the end of their turn, or 66A+G if they do.

Angel Punisher
3A

3A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	22	-14	-2	-2	1%
Tech Crouch[9-35]
Fantastic step catcher. Tech crouches, and does enough damage in a single hit to crush Nightmare's armor moves. Despite being -14 on block, the pushback renders the move safe when used at maximum range.

Roaring Stream
6AA

6A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	12	-8	0	0	1%
[6-16] vs attacks. Tech Crouch[6-14]
6AA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	12,18	-10	-2	-2	2%
Normal Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[6-14]
6AA6 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	12,18	-2	6	6	2%
Normal Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[6-14]. into AS
Great tool for turn stealing between the tech crouch and low GI frames. Safe on block against most of the cast, and can only really be punished with an i10 AA. You can steal turns by transitioning into AS B or AS A+B as a high risk option. The former is still a very fast i16 including the frame disadvantage, and the latter is effectively i18 with tech crouch that's safe on block.

Silent Cross
33_66_99A

(3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	20	-12	6	6	4%
Tech Crouch[6-20]
One of your best approaching tools. Reasonably fast, tech crouches from frame 6 onwards, good range, and spins the opponent 120 degrees to the left. On hit, larger characters can then be grabbed for a right side grab if they block in response. +6 on hit sets you up for a 6K frametrap if they don't respect your turn. Not safe on block, but the reward is much greater than the risk - the worst that will happen to you is an AA, and only if they have an i12 attack in the first place.

B

Divine Mist
BB

BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	12,14	-8	2	2	2%
Normal Hit Combo
Sophie's best poke on average. Fast, decent damage, beats tech crouch attacks. -8 on block means you can buffer a GI to catch anything from i10-18 as a risky but broad tool to steal your turn back.

Sword Shower
4B

4B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	20	-2	4	4	2%
Forces crouch on opponent
Outstanding poke. Good reach, hits grounded foes, and forces a blocking opponent to crouch. Excellent and safe mid option in oki. Combined with only being -2 on block, following up with a fast mid or special low like BB or 2A will catch a lot of players out as they accidentally try to take their turn with a slow WR attack. Alternately, since most wr attacks are mids, you can steal their turn with a well timed 6A+B or 3A+B. Notably, 4B no longer breaks guards.

Press the Hilt
6BB

6B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	14	-10	-2	4	2%
[ M verticals 8-15]. Tech Crouch[8-26]
6BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	14,16	-8	4	4	6%
Normal Hit Combo
Great tool for turn stealing between the tech crouch and mid GI frames. Safe on block, and natural combos. You can also transition to 6BA making it a risky move to attempt to sidestep.
6BA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	14,24	-12	10	210	2%
Opponent is BT on hit
If the horizontal attack counterhits, 2BK is a guaranteed lethal hit.

Olympus Cannon
66B

(3)_(6)_(9)B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
23	26	-3	LNC	LNC	9%
A launcher with great range, safe on block, hits grounded opponents, and works as an approach tool. Inflicts good guard damage (9%), and 66B,66A+B is a simple combo that gives oki. Mixing up 66B with 66A+G on oki is a simple and effective gameplan, as both effectively reset the situation.

Guardian's Judgment
22_88BAK

(2)_(8)BAK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	20,7,20	-60	KND	KND	0%
Tech Jump[1-42]. Tech Crouch[45-56]
Your bread and butter move after a successful sidestep. On hit, you get oki with your opponent right next to you. If you have trouble buffering the 66 motion for a 66B/66A+G mixup on wakeup, 4B/1K is easier and safer. Very minus on whiff, but you can vary the timing of the jump by changing how many attacks you perform while atill aerial.

K

Kick Duo
KK

KK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	14,10	-6	2	2	2%
Normal Hit Combo
Sophie's fastest move. Does slightly more damage than AA, so try to use this when punishing moves that are -12. Be aware that the 2nd hit can be GI'd if the first hit is blocked.

Holy Punishment
6K

6K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	20	-6	6	KND	2%
Your main frame trapping move. Anytime you're at +6 or better, 6K will catch any button into a knockdown. Your most damaging followup is 44B+K. Safe on block, but it's weak to stepping. If you're expecting the sidestep, you can replace 6K with 1K to get the knockdown on run counter, but be aware it's four frames slower.

Flapping Heel Kick
3K

3K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
13	14	-7	3	3	2%
Fast short range option that hits grounded opponents. Safe on block, and a great option against foes that like to roll on the ground. Guaranteed following A+G[2] except against Sophitia, Tira, and Talim. RE safe, and recovers fast enough to sidestep and punish with 22B+K (LH), 66B or 22BAK into oki.

Spring Under Kick
2K

2K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	12	-14	-4	-4	1%
Tech Crouch[11-RC]
Sophie's fastest true low. Similar to 2A, except you're trading worse frame data for a better hit location (low versus special low).

Tornado Low Kick
1K

1K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	18	-14	-2	KND	1%
16 damage and -6 on tip hit
1(K) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
36	30	-6	KND	KND	4%
after opponent misses a
One of the best lows in the game. Good oki tool for catching side rolls, knockdowns in counterhit, and the 1K/1[K] mix post GI is one of the best in the game. In particular, 1K will knockdown on counterhit to catch sidesteps, and 1[K] will LH against GIs and is RE safe enough to punish with 22B+K (LH), 66B or 22BAK into oki.

Rising Temple
4K

4K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	20	-2	8	8	1%
Tech Crouch[4-10]
Fast short range poke that grants massive frame advantage on hit. 66A+G is a guaranteed followup, although the timing is tight. Other notable followup options include 6K and 1K for potential counterhit knockdowns. Not a bad option to throw out if you're expecting an AA while minus, since it has a short tech crouch window.

Multi

Twin Step Grace
4A+B

4A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	14,16	-6	KND	KND	9%
versus whiffed throws Tech Crouch[9-20]
The Swiss army knife. Safe on block, multiple hits to beat most armor moves, long active window, hits on the ground, easy knockdowns, long tech crouch window, and lethal hits on a failed grab attempt. Use it when you're plus to fish for easy oki, use it when you're minus to discourage throws. An easy LH combo is 4A+B (LH), 3B, 236AA into oki. If you're not sure what button to push, this is usually a good one.

Quick Strike
6B+K

6B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	26	-6	2	KND	9%
Tech Crouch[8-31]
4A+B's slightly less good cousin. You're trading slightly less damage, multiple hits, hitting grounded opponents, and knockdown on normal hit for longer range, longer tech crouch, and the ability to crush Nightmare's armor moves that run over 4A+B. You can also use it in situations where you'd use 6K if you're expecting the backstep since it still knocks down on counterhit, but your best guaranteed followup is 4B.

El Fortune/El Fortune (synergy)
6A+B/3A+B

6A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
4	-	-	-	-	-
[4-12] vs mids
3A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
4	40	-	KND	-	-
attack comes out on successful GI [4-14] vs mids
Strong auto-GI option against string heavy characters like Raphael. Learn to recognise when you parry a vertical for the 6A+BAK natural combo. If you're having trouble, 3A+B covers all the same situations for a guaranteed 40 damage.

Olympus Shower
22_11_44_77_88B+K

(2)_(8)_(1)_(4)_(7)B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
26	34	-6	LNC	LNC	15%
Can also be done as 44B+K. when whiff punish
Your scarier, safer, but slower punish for a sidestepped vertical, and one of your key lethal hits. 66B is guaranteed on lethal hit. It's also one of the best options after a successful 6K counterhit, but you'll need to input the move as 44B+K or it won't come out in time.

Throws

Heaven's Arch
33_66_99A+G

(3)_(6)_(9)A+G - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	55	KND	KND	KND	-
after 4+ successfull guard impacts
Sophie's main mixup is mid/throw, and this is your most important throw. Good damage, leads into oki, and can lethal hit later in the match. 1K followup is guaranteed on LH. Since it's a command grab, you're at +6 if it gets broken. Use this window to set up a frame trap with 6K, 1K (if you expect a sidestep), or 6B+K (if you expect a backstep).

Broken Promise
RIGHT SIDE THROW A+G

RIGHT SIDE THROW A+G - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	70	KND	KND	KND	-
Highest damage throw option. You can set this up with 66A against larger characters, but it's an all round good option if you're on the correct side after stepping a vertical.