Soulcalibur VI/Zasalamel

Overview Move list Combos Matchups Strategy Resources

Introduction

Zasalamel's self-taught style takes full advantage of the scythe's length in order to be deadly at any range. The key to victory for its practitioners call for a unique dependence on curses to draw their enemies in, as well as magic that can stop the flow of time.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Long range moves and strong horizontals to control movement Strong CH tools that lead into high damage combos Curse mechanic allows Zas' moves to become enhanced and greatly increases his utility and damage output. CE has good aGI that allows for a threatening tool to control tempo when you have meter/curses. Strong reverse ringout game.	Faster moves have short range Big body character, can be hit easily if not careful Struggles to fight up close, having to use very simple, low damage moves Has to rely on unsafe string pressure to control or mixup opponent

Unique Mechanic

Curse

Some of Zasalamel's attacks inflict up to three purple curse orbs that orbit the opponent. He can cash in these curse orbs on certain attacks to stop time proportional to the amount of orbs expended - the more, the longer. This generally translates to making the move more advantageous on block, or keeping the opponent in hitstun longer to go for a different combo confirm on hit.

His Critical Edge also changes based on the amount of Curses applied to his opponent:

• 0 - GI vs. mids and lows
• 1 - GI vs highs, mids and lows
• 2 - GI vs highs, mids, and lows, restores guard stamina
• 3 - RI vs highs, mids, and lows, restores guard stamina

Zasalamel #SCVI_ZAS
Zasalamel was born into a clan called the Guardians of the Spirit Sword. Though an excellent warrior, he was arrogant, and broke his clan's rule never to use the sword after which they were named. As a consequence of his disobedience, both his arms were fractured, and he was cast out. Still he remained defiant, and began gathering knowledge of the ancient arts in the hope of discovering the secret of reincarnation. Over time, Zasalamel became the greatest wizard of his generation.

Key Moves

A

Rending Blade of Shamash
AA

File:SCVI ZAS AA.mp4

AA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	10,10	-6	4	4	3%
Normal Hit Combo
One of Zasalamel's i12 punishers. Staple close range poke, good step containment at close range, and recovers fast enough to sidestep and punish RE attempts.

Damnation of Ereshkigal/Ereshkigal's Snare
6AA/6AB

File:SCVI ZAS 6AA.mp4

6AA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	14,16	6	18	18	3%
Counter Hit Combo
6AB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	14,16	-8	10	10	8%
at max range. Counter Hit Combo
Midrange step containment tool and neutral poke. 6AA is +6 on block, allowing you to set up frame traps with 6K, 3K, and grabs. The second hit can be both ducked and GI'd (level 3!), so punish opponents trying to exploit that gap with 6AB. CH! 6AB, 6K (45 damage) is one of your staple combos for applying curses. In the event of a Lethal Hit, LH! 6AB, 44[B], 66B, 6K (66 damage) is an easy followup.

Hook Of Namtar/Humbaba's Flame
3AB/3AK

File:SCVI ZAS 3AB.mp4

3AB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	14,20	-16	2	KND	8%
Normal Hit Combo
partial 3A(B) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	14,20	-14	2	KND	8%
Normal Hit Combo in case of short charge
full 3A(B) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	14,42	0	KND	KND	14%
3AK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	14,12	-8	10	10	8%
Normal Hit Combo
One of Zasalamel's i16 punishers, and key step containment tool. CH! 3AB is one of the strongest reverse ring-out attacks in the game, and you can vary the timing to thwart opponents trying to GI the second hit on block. 3AK is a safer poke in neutral, with long range and able to step and punish most Reversal Edges.

Mutter of Bashm
2A

File:SCVI ZAS 2A.mp4

2A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	12	-6	4	4	1%
Tech Crouch[8-RC]
One of Zasalamel's i12 punishers. Staple close range poke. Standard 2A with Tech Crouch properties and good frame advantage on hit.

Ilabrat's Sapara
1A

File:SCVI ZAS 1A.mp4

1A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	14	-14	-4	-4	1%
Tech Crouch[8-RC]
Standard sweep, good option in okizeme.

Ilabrat's Sapara/Ilabrat's Ingress
4A/4AB

File:SCVI ZAS 4A.mp4

4A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	20,10	-2	4	4	10%
Normal Hit Combo
TS2 4AB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	20	4	24	24	4%
TS3 4AB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	20	14	34	34	4%
Long range step containment tool that draws the opponent in. Good for inflicting guard gauge damage (10%) at range. At two or more curses, 4AB TS 2+, 6B+KA, 6K (68 damage) does good damage and refunds you a curse!

Judgement of Shamash
66A

File:SCVI ZAS 66A.mp4

(3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	12,14	-14	12	12	3%
Normal Hit Combo. Jails
Midrange step containment tool and neutral poke. 66A, 6K (34 damage) is one of your staple combos for applying curses.

B

Mighty Hammer of Ea
BB

File:SCVI ZAS BB.mp4

BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	14,14	-8	-2	-2	4%
Normal Hit Combo
Staple close range poke. Good damage, but -2 on hit so be aware that it ends your turn.

Adoration of Gilgamesh
b:K

File:SCVI ZAS bK.mp4

bK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	15,15	-14	6	6	4%
Perfect input for +2 damage
Zasalamel's i14 punisher. Mostly used as combo filler otherwise, and you may consider using 6K instead to build up curses.

Nergal's Talon/Nergal's Mockery
6BB/6BK

File:SCVI ZAS 6BB.mp4

6BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	16,14	-6	4	4	11%
Normal Hit Combo. on max range. Tech Crouch[1-19]
6BK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	16,16	-12	12	12	11%
Normal Hit Combo
6B is one of Zasalamel's i20 punishers. 6BK, 6K (52 damage) is a staple combo for applying curses as a punish on block or whiff. 6BB builds up guard gauge damage quickly (11%), is an oki option, and can guard break to set up your 44[B] Lethal Hit. 6BB and 6BK are both useful midrange pokes in neutral.

Paean to Ishtar
3B

File:SCVI ZAS 3B.mp4

3B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	24	-14	LNC	LNC	9%
Universal launcher, and one of Zasalamel's i20 punishers. The basic combo is 3B, b:K, 46B, 66B (62 damage). Catches left-side rolls in oki.

Prayer to Ishtar
22_88B

File:SCVI ZAS 22B.mp4

(2)_(8)B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
32	24	-16	LNC	LNC	9%
Tech Crouch[4-19]
Launcher accessible from 8-way run. 22B, b:K, 46B, 66B (56 damage) threatens a ringout, 22B, 66, 6K (48 damage) applies a curse, and 22B, b:K, 66A+BB TS1+, BT BB (79 damage) is an easy option to cash your curses out. It also catches left rolls in okizeme, and pressures feet-towards grounded opponents.

Asushunamir's Spear/Lilitu's Ingress
1B/1BB

File:SCVI ZAS 1B.mp4

1B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	20	-20	-4	STN	2%
TS2 1BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	20	0	16	16	2%
1B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	20	-20	-4	STN	2%
Short range low poke that works in okizeme situations. With two or more curses, 1BB is a high speed high damage low attack. 1BB TS2+, 46B (43 damage) threatens a ringout, and 1BB TS3, 6B+KA, 6K (62 damage) refunds you a curse!

Belit-Sheri's Cleaver/Belit-Sheri's Ingress
46B/46BB

File:SCVI ZAS 46B.mp4

46B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	28	-16	KND	KND	9%
Tech Crouch[4-15]. Perfect input for +6 damage
TS1 46BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	28	-6	KND	KND	9%
Tech Crouch[4-15]. Perfect input for +6 damage
TS2 46BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	28	6	KND	KND	9%
Tech Crouch[4-15]. Perfect input for +6 damage
TS3 46BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	28	16	KND	KND	9%
Tech Crouch[4-15]. Perfect input for +6 damage
One of Zasalamel's i16 punishers. Strong post-GI option (level 2+ GI). Forwards ringout on hit. 46BB is one of your strongest ways to spend curses; 46BB, 66, 66B (58 damage) is always possible. At close range, universal combos are 46BB TS1, 6BB (58 damage); 46BB TS2, 66, 66A+B (67 damage); 46BB TS3, 6, 2A+B, 66A+B (93 damage!)

Prayer to Ishtar
11_77B

File:SCVI ZAS 11B.mp4

(1)_(7)B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
30	18	-12	0	0	2%
Tech Crouch[18-RC]
Low attack accessible from 8-way run. It's +0 on hit, so you can keep up the pressure.

K

Will of Gilgamesh
KK

File:SCVI ZAS KK.mp4

KK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	12,10	-16	0	0	3%
Normal Hit Combo
One of Zasalamel's i12 punishers. Higher damage than AA, but less frame advantage on hit (+0 versus AA's +4).

Hound of Tiamat
6K

File:SCVI ZAS 6K.mp4

6K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	20	-12	4	KND	2%
on CH vs weak attack. Apply curse
One of Zasalamel's i12 punishers, and the heart of his curse-applying gameplan. On Lethal hit, followup with 8B+K to keep the curse or 46BB~TS1,66B for an easy way to spend it immediately. Any of the following moves have the option of comboing into 6K to earn a curse: CH! 6AB, 66A, 6BK, FC 3K, 6B+KA, and 214B+K.

Devotion to Ninsun
FC 3K

File:SCVI ZAS FC3K.mp4

FC 3K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	20	-2	12	12	1%
Tech Crouch[1-14]
Zasalamel's i14 punisher from crouch, and a staple method of applying curses with FC 3K, 6K (40 damage).

Lament for Enkidu
1K

File:SCVI ZAS 4K.mp4

4K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	18	-14	2	0	2%
on CH vs strong attack
Key lethal hit for whiff punishing "heavy" attacks (anything that causes a level 1 GI). An easy followup is LH! 4K, 6BK, 4B:B, BT B+K (87 damage).

Enkidu's Valor
66K

File:SCVI ZAS 66K.mp4

(3)_(6)_(9)K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	20	-8	10	10	1%
One of Zasalamel's i16 punishers. Huge frame advantage on hit for setting up your offense. A good post-GI tool (level 2+).

Multi

Tiamat's Quaking Blow
B+KK

File:SCVI ZAS B+KK.mp4

B+KK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
48	20	4	4	4	4%
. Apply curse
Break attack useful for pressuring opponents who guard a lot. +4 on block and applies curse.

Curse of Nergal
6B+KA

File:SCVI ZAS 6B+KA.mp4

6B+KA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	20,20	-8	12	12	10%
Normal Hit Combo
One of Zasalamel's i22 punishers. 6B+KA, 6K (60 damage) is one of your staple methods of applying curses as a punish, and in a level 3 post-GI state.

Immortal Utnapishtim
2B+K

File:SCVI ZAS 2B+K.mp4

2B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	14,20	-4	10	10	9%
Counter Hit Combo. 2nd hit apply 6% of guard damage
A fast, short range low poke. The second hit is a counterhit combo, and does a respectable 6% guard gauge damage.

Breath Of Mushussu
214B+K

File:SCVI ZAS 214B+K.mp4

214B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	10,22	4	12	12	5%
Normal Hit Combo
Break attack useful for pressuring opponents who guard a lot. A strong midrange poke (+4 on block), and one of your staple tools for applying curses (214B+K, 6K (48 damage)).

Tiamat's Fury
8B+K

File:SCVI ZAS 8B+K.mp4

8B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	32	-22	KND	KND	9%
Tech Jump[12-35]
Zasalamel's i18 punisher, and a useful okizeme tool to pressure feet-towards downed opponents.

Wrath of Tiamat/Tiamat's Ingress
66A+B/66A+BB

File:SCVI ZAS 66A+B.mp4

(3)_(6)_(9)A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	40	-24	KND	KND	15%
Tech Jump[9-41]
TS1 (3)_(6)_(9)A+BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	40	-14	KND	KND	15%
Tech Jump[9-41]
TS2 (3)_(6)_(9)A+BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	40	-4	KND	KND	15%
Tech Jump[9-41]
TS3 (3)_(6)_(9)A+BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	40	4	KND	KND	15%
Tech Jump[9-41]
One of Zasalamel's i22 punishers. 66A+BB is one of the main tools you have to cash out curses from an 8-way run. 66A+BB, BT BB (76 damage) is always possible. In the event of landing this move on an opponent with 3 curses, 66A+BB TS3, G, 2A+B, 66A+B deals a massive 109 damage!

Prayer to Belit-ili
44A+B

File:SCVI ZAS 44A+B.mp4

(1)_(4)_(7)A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	30	-12	LNC	LNC	9%
on hit vs backdash
One of Zasalamel's i20 punishers. Reverse ring-out properties on hit give it considerable venom as a punisher, and as a level 3 GI option.

Throws

Kingu the Sly Lord
4A+G

File:SCVI ZAS 4A+G.mp4

4A+G - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	50	-	KND	-	-
4
Zasalamel's legendary 4 throw with huge reverse ring-out potential, and probably why you're choosing him.

Roar of Nergal/Uridimmu's Howl
6A+GB/6A+GK

File:SCVI ZAS 6A+GB.mp4

6A+GB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	10,10,12	-	KND	-	-
6A+GK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	10,10,10	-	4	-	-
applies curse on hit
Your command grab with two notable followups. 6A+GB is another throw with reverse ring-out potential, and 6A+GK is a staple way of applying curses.