The King of Fighters XV/Ash Crimson/Combos

Combo Notation Guide

Notation	Meaning
X Starter	Use the corresponding starter(s) from the 'Starters' section of this page.
>	Cancel the previous move into the following move. If preceded by a move in brackets, must cancel the start of the preceding move (AKA a 'Kara Cancel').
,	Link the previous move into the following move.
(X)	A move in brackets must whiff (not hit). Can also mean the move must be Kara Canceled.
~	Cancel the previous special into the following special.
cl.	Close to opponent.
f.	Far from opponent.
j.	Jumping move.
AA	Anti-air. Hit the opponent while they're mid-air.
[X]	Hold input briefly.
X/Y	Do either X move or Y move in a combo (Both final damage & stun values will be shown).
X * N {X} * N	Repeat 'X' input 'N' amount of times. Multiple inputs will be bundled into "{}".

Starters

Keep in mind: The combos in the "Combos" section have been tested using the first starter in each category (the combos in Bold).
The other starters in each table should also work in each case, but may not.

Light Starters

Combo	Damage	Notes
2B > 2A > 2B	51	Standard low light confirm. By inputting the normals as 1B or 1A, you get to keep charge while also avoiding accidentally canceling into 214B if you want to cancel into 4B.
cl.B > 4B, 2A	99	Ash's strongest confirm from a light low. Doesn't work from the max range of cl.B.
2B > 2B	29	Despite the lower damage of 2B normals universally, it can still be worthwhile to mash this in scrambles due to the short range of 2A.

Heavy Starters

Combo	Damage	Notes
2C	70	Standard heavy starter. Reliable even at range and can work from jump-ins.
cl.C/far C	70	cl.C is faster but less reliable due to proximity. Far C functionally is the same but is slower so doesn't always work after jump ins or in some punishes.
cl.D	80	Hits low, but doesn't allow Ash to keep charge due to overlap with 4D.
cl.A > cl.C	91	Light link into cl.C. Optimal. Barely gives enough time for Ash to get a full 4 charge.

Other Starters

Combo	Damage	Notes
CD	75
CD > [4]6A, 2C	186	Only works one backdash away from the corner. Used after stun for optimal damage.

(Note: 'Other Starters' won't be referenced in the 'Combos' section.)

Combos

General Notes

• 236236B/D can be Advanced/Climax Cancelled early, but make sure to cancel after all three kicks to get the most out of the super.

Rush Auto Combo

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
cl.A > A > A > B	135		0		Anywhere	Rush combo ending in a special move
cl.A > A > A > C	237		1		Anywhere	Rush combo ending in a super
cl.A > A > A > D	363		2		Anywhere	Rush combo ending in a Max super
cl.A > A > A > A	455		3		Anywhere	Rush combo ending in a Climax super

Meterless

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Light Starter > [2]8B	116	140	20%	Anywhere	Meterless light confirm. Can drop if the lights are chained too late or the special cancel is too late. Has good oki after.
Light Starter > [4]6B	102	140	15%	Anywhere	More consistent light confirm. Can still drop if cancelled to late, but range is usually not an issue. Oki is worse than [2]8B ender.
cl.B > 2A > 4B, [2]8B	163	180	30%	Anywhere	Optimal light confirm. The 4b, [2]8B is a link. Notice how only 2 light normals are listed. The combo will drop if any more are used due to pushback.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, [2]8D	248	270	40%	Anywhere
CD > [4]6A	130	140	15%	Anywhere	Safe CD string that happens to combo.
CD > [4]6C	143	140	15%	Anywhere	Works as well but tends to be less useful on block.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	286	310	45%	Corner	Corner combo. You have just enough time to charge after the 4D to get the [2]8D to combo. Press 8D as Ash touches the ground from the 4D. You can also go for a soft knockdown with 2D. This will apply to most of Ash's corner combos.
CD, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	266	340	45%	Corner	Uncancelled CD confirm. Notice how the combo is the same as the previous combo. These will not be noted in the future, as the optimal combo after CD will always be the same as the [4]6D starter combo.
CD > [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	309	380	55%	Near Corner	If [4]6A juggles you can use this combo.
CD > [4]6A, [4]6B	178	220	25%	Near Corner	If the [4]6A hits standing you can get a small conversion.
CD > [4]6A (whiff), [2]8B	140	180	25%	Corner	When CD > [4]6A is done directly in the corner, the [4]6A will whiff and this will be all you can get.

EX

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Light Starter > [4]6BD, [2]8D	232	180	30%	Anywhere	Very consistent combo.
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6D, [2]8D	303	270	40%	Anywhere	Punish route that doesn't require charge beforehand.
Light Starter > [4]6BD, 4D, [2]8D	264	220	30%	Corner
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	385	350	55%	Corner	Meter positive combo. Also can work off of stray 214BDs. [4]6A doesn't work at certain spacings, omit if necessary.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	481	470	70%	Corner	Strong and meter positive.

1 Bar

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Light Starter > [4]6BD, [2]8BD	269	60	1	10%	Anywhere	The lack of stun or meter build makes this a non-ideal combo. This is still stronger than a super cancel, but save your meter.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, [2]8D > 236236P, [4]6D, [2]8D	449	400	1	65%	Non-Corner	This combo doesn't work in the corner, you'll have to fit a 4D before the [2]8D. A shortcut for the [2]8D > 236236P cancel is to input the [2]8D as [2]368D, then input 236C for the super.
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6D, (delay) [4]6BD, (delay) [2]8D	389	270	1	40%	Anywhere	Delay the [4]6BD to when the opponent is just about to reach the ground.
236CD, [4]6D, [2]8D	262	200	1	80%	Anywhere	Shatter Strike combo. Usually you will just combo into [4]6D and do the appropriate combo, even as an anti air SS. Delay the [2]8D to get all the hits if this hits as an anti-air.
Light Starter > [4]6B > 236236P, 4D, [2]8D	324	30	1	45%	Corner
cl.B > 2A > 4B, [2]8B > 236236AP, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	393	370	1	60%	Corner	4B > [2]8B starter. This is where the value of learning the 4B, [2]8B link comes; it allows for stronger corner combos. You can also do this by regularly cancelling into [2]8B from your light normals.
Light Starter > [4]6BD, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [2]8B	292	220	1	30%	Corner	Weak combo in case you go into [4]6BD. Ending with a cl.D is technically stronger, but ending with [2]8B builds more meter which would likely be more useful.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236P, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	503	480	1	75%	Corner	You can use [2]8B instead of D for the Super Cancel to give yourself a more time to charge.
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	546	510	1	75%	Corner	Most damaging combo.
Light Starter > [4]6BD, [2]8D > 236236P, [4]6D, [2]8D	394	310	1.5	55%	Anywhere
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, [2]8D > 236236P, [4]6D, [4]6BD, (delay) [2]8D	517	400	1.5	65%	Non-Corner	No need to delay [4]6BD.
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6D, [2]8D > 236236P, [4]6D, [2]8D	493	400	1.5	65%	Non-Corner
Light Starter > [4]6B > 236236P, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	451	460	1.5	65%	Corner
cl.B > 2A > 4B, [2]8B > 236236P, [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	505	530	1.5	80%	Corner
Light Starter > [4]6BD, 4D, 6D, [4]6B > 236236P, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	427	390	1.5	60%	Corner
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236P, [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	615	640	1.5	100%	Corner	Notice how much more stun and meter these combos are building now.
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236P, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	569	520	1.5	85%	Corner

Sans-Culotte Combos

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Sans-Culotte, (6D > 46D)*5, [2]8D	396	200	25%	Anywhere	Optimal Sans combo if you aren't able to reach the corner. You can cancel the 46D into whiffed 4/6D to make the combo a little easier, but that's up to preference and it won't affect the combo in a major way.
Sans-Culotte, 28D > 4/6D > 46D > (whiff) 4D, (46B > 4/6D > 46D > (whiff) 4D)*3, [2]8D	377	120	20%	Anywhere	Alternate midscreen Sans combo. Can sometimes do more or less damage than the previous combo due to scaling. The 46B has to be delayed. You may need to repeat the initial 28D loop in order for the combo to work properly. This can transition better to corner combos but overall will require more execution.
Sans-Culotte, 28D > 4/6D > 46D > (whiff) 4D, (46D > 4/6D > 46D > (whiff) 4D)*2, 46D > 4/6D > 46D > (whiff) 4B, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	423	240	40%	Corner	Simple corner combo. You may need to delay the initial 28D to hit low enough for the combo to work.
Sans-Culotte, 6D > 46D, 28D > 4/6D > 46D > (whiff) 4B, 46C, 4D > 46A, 4D > 46C, [4]6C, [4]6C, run, 4D, [2]8D	433	360	60%	Corner	Stronger, universal corner combo. The [4]6C loops near the end have a tendency to drop if your cancels during the loop were delayed or if you accidentally walk forward or back while using the [4]6Cs. However these loops are often critical to Ash's stun combos. The run into 4D is optional, and the combo will do 423 dmg, 320 stun, and build 55% meter if ommited.
Sans-Culotte, 28D > 4/6D > 46D > (whiff) 4D, 46D > 4/6D > 46D > (whiff) 4D, 46D > (whiff) 4B, 46B > 4D > 46A > 4D > 46C, [4]6C, [4]6C, run, 4D, [2]8D	453	360	60%	Corner	Optimal corner combo. Unlike the previous combo, this combo can transition more easily from a midscreen combo. However, this combo is very tight, and thus doesn't work on a variety of charactersShun'ei, Heidern, Dolores, Kyo, Iori, Ash, Kukri, Krohnen, Yashiro, Shermie, K', Maxima, Antonov, KoD, Terry, Robert, Vanessa, Luong, Rock, Gato, Geese, Yamazaki, Rugal.

2 Bars

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Light Starter > [4]6B > A~B~C~D, 28D > 6D > 46D > (4D), {46B > 4D > 46D > (4D)} * 3, [2]8D	462	290	2	40%	Anywhere	Standard Sans-Culotte loop. A~B~C~D can drop if cancelled too late. Time the first 28D as late as possible. You can cancel 46D into 6B to side switch. If you side switch, repeat the loop from the beginning with 28D. For brevity, future combos featuring this loop highlight in bold will just say "Midscreen Sans Loop".
Light Starter > [4]6B > A~B~C~D, {28D > 6D > 46D > (4D)} * 4, [2]8D	456	290	2	40%	Anywhere	Alternate Sand-Culotte loop. Only slightly less damage and corner carry, but can be easier for some players. The whiffed 4D is technically unnecessary, but it causes the combo to be slightly faster which gives you just enough more install timer to cancel the last 46D, which can be useful for converting to a corner combo.
Light Starter > [4]6B > A~B~C~D, {4D or 6D > 46D} * 5, [2]8D	452	270	2	45%	Anywhere	Easier A~B~C~D loop. Somewhat harder to convert into corner combos.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, [4]6BD, [2]8BD	544	380	2	45%	Non-Corner
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, [4]6BD, [2]8D	555	400	2	65%	Non-Corner
Light Starter > 4B > MAX, c.D > 214AC, [4]6D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, [2]8D	445	530	2	45%	Non-Corner	1000 Max Guage combo. c.C can be used if spacing is an issue, since it's faster than c.D.
Light Starter > 4B > MAX, c.D > 214AC, [4]6D, [4]6BD, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, [2]8D	485	530	2	45%	1500 Max Guage combo.
Light Starter > [4]6B > A~B~C~D, 28D > 6D > 46D > (6D), {46D > 4D > 46D > (4D)} * 2, 46D > 4D > 46D > (4B), [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	508	410	2	60%	Corner	[4]6B > A~B~C~D is much more consistent in the corner. Midscreen combos can easily transition into this combo. For brevity, future combos feature this loop in bold will say "Corner Sans Loop".
Light Starter > 4B > BC, c.D > 214AC, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	472	610	2	55%	Corner	1000 Max gauge combo.
Light Starter > 4B > BC, c.D > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	493	650	2	60%	Corner	1250 Max gauge combo.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236AC, [4]6D, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	617	560	2	85%	Corner
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, 6D, [2]8B	657	670	2	110%	Corner
Light Starter > 4B > BC, CD > [4]6A, 2C > [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	447	750	2	55%	Corner	Stun focused combo for 1000 Max gauge. Delay the [4]6A slightly.
Light Starter > 4B > BC, CD > [4]6A, 2C > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	486	790	2	55%	Corner	Stun focused combo for 1250 Max gauge.
Light Starter > [4]6BD, [2]8D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop, [2]8D	544	260	2.5	45%	Anywhere	More consistent than the 2 bar combo. You can input the [2]8D by buffering 2A~2B during the recovery of the [4]6BD, then press 8D~C~D. If you have a CD macro, you can do 2A~2B~CD macro x2.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, [2]8D > 236236AC, [4]6D, [4]6BD, [2]8D	596	400	2.5	65%	Non-Corner
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6D, [2]8D > 236236A/C > [4]6D, [4]6BD, [2]8BD	580	380	2.5	45%	Non-Corner
Light Starter > [4]6BD, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, Corner sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	606	390	2.5	65%	Corner	You can input 2A during the recovery of 6D, then input 8B~C~D to get the Sans-Culotte cancel. After using [4]6BD, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, you can start the Sans-Culotte loop with 46B instead, which is more consistent than 28D.
Light Starter > [4]6B > 236236AC, [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, 6D, [2]8B	589	560	2.5	80%	Corner
2B > 2B > 4B, [2]8B > 236236AC, [4]6D, [4]6C, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, 6D, [2]8B	592	600	2.5	90%	Corner
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	809	610	2.5	90%	Corner	46B to start the Sans-Culotte loop works here too. In general, it's possible if you are comboing from [4]6BD.
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	687	490	2.5	80%	Corner
Light Starter > 4B > BC, CD > [4]6A, 2C > [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236A/C , [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, 6D, [2]8B	515	900	2.5	75%	Corner	Stun focused combo for 1000 Max gauge.
Light Starter > 4B > BC, CD > [4]6A, 2C > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, 6D, [2]8B	554	940	2.5	75%	Corner	Stun focused combo for 1250 Max gauge.

3 Bars

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Light Starter > [4]6B > 236236B/D, A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop, [2]8D	598	290	3	45%	Anywhere	Massive corner carry. Can easily transition to corner combo enders. The later you Advanced Cancel into A~B~C~D, the more consistent the standard midscreen loop is. The [2]8D loop can be more consistent after an Advanced cancel.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 6D > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop, [2]8D	676	310	3	45%	Anywhere	When cancelling 236236B/D, make sure to cancel after all three kicks, when Ash lands back on the ground for max damage.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 6D > BC, [4]6D, 6D > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop > 4B, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	765	540	3	60%	Anywhere	Guaranteed corner carry. Delay the first 6D as much as possible. Only works at 1250-1500 Max Gauge. If you do the [2]8D loop instead, the corner carry isn't perfect, and if you started fullscreen, you won't properly be in the corner for the corner ender. Adjust as necessary.
Heavy Starter > 214AC > [4]6D > [4]6BD > [2]8D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop, [2]8D	667	310	3	45%	Anywhere
Light Starter > 4B > BC > c.D > 214AC > [4]6D > [2]8D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop, [2]8D	627	450	3	35%	Anywhere	1000 Max Gauge combo.
Light Starter > 4B > BC, c.D > 4B > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop, [2]8D	659	360	3	35%	Anywhere	1250 Max Gauge combo.
Light Starter > 4B > BC > c.D > 214AC, [4]6D, [4]6BD, [2]8D > A~B~C~D > Midscreen Sans Loop, [2]8D	684	450	3	35%	Anywhere	1500 Max Gauge combo. Technically stronger than the 1250 gauge combo, but since this uses up your [4]6BD juggle with less reward than it would in the corner, and this carries to corner so far, it might be worth using the 1250 combo instead.
Light Starter > [4]6B > 236236A/C, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	670	470	3	75%	Corner
2B > 2B > 4B, [2]8B > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	714	510	3	90%	Corner
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	819	620	3	110%	Corner	With many of Ash's extended combos, you will gain enough meter to turn the combo into one of higher meter cost even if you started with exactly the right amount of meter. Ash has a lot of flexibility this way.
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	884	650	3	105%	Corner
Light Starter > 4B > BC, c.D > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 6D > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	706	600	3	55%	Corner	1000 Max Gauge combo. Simply a [2]8B after the 6D for your 1250 Max Gauge version.
Light Starter > [4]6BD, 6D > BC, [4]6D, 6D > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop > 4B, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	748	490	3.5	55%	Anywhere	Guaranteed corner carry.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 6D > BC, [4]6D, 6D > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop > 4B, [4]6C, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, 6D, [2]8B	833	700	3.5	80%	Anywhere	Guaranteed corner carry.
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6D, 6D > BC, [4]6D, 6D > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop > 4B, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	810	550	3.5	65%	Anywhere
Light Starter > [4]6B > 236236A/C, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	833	630	3.5	90%	Corner
Light Starter > [4]6BD, 4D, 6D > BC, [4]6D, 4D, 6D > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	789	530	3.5	60%	Corner	At 1500 Max gauge, you can add the 4D.
2B > 2B > 4B, [2]8B > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	861	670	3.5	120%	Corner
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	966	780	3.5	125%	Corner	Convert to a 236236B/D at the end with the meter you gained for a touch of death.
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 6D, [2]8B > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	895	660	3.5	115%	Corner
Light Starter > 4B > BC, CD > [4]6A, 2C > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236AC, [4]6D, [4]6C, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, 6D, [2]8B	623	1000	3.5	85%	Corner	Stun combo.

4 Bars

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Light Starter > [4]6B > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop, 6D > 236236B/D	678	210	4	25%	Anywhere
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 6D > BC, [4]6D, 6D > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop > (4B), [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	928	680	4	90%	Non-Corner
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6D, 6D > BC, [4]6D, 6D > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop > (4B), [4]6C, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, 6D, [2]8B	878	700	4	80%	Non-Corner
Light Starter > 4B > BC, cl.D > 4B > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Midscreen Sans Loop, [4]6D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D	770	530	4	70%	Back to Corner	Make sure to convert to a corner ender if you reach the corner by the end of your Sans-Culotte loop.
Light Starter > [4]6B > 236236A/C, 4D, 6D > BC, [4]6D, 4D, 6D > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	846	610	4	70%	Corner	Add the 4D at 1500 Max Gauge.
Heavy Starter > [4]6D, 4D, [2]8D > 236236A/C, [4]6D, 4D, 6D > BC, [4]6D, 4D, 6D > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	988	760	4	100%	Corner	Replace the [2]8D at the end with a [2]8BD for exactly 1000 damage.
Heavy Starter > 214AC, [4]6A, [4]6D, 4D, 4D, [4]6BD, [4]6C, 4D, 6D > BC, [4]6D, 4D, 6D > 236236B/D > A~B~C~D, Corner Sans Loop, [4]6C, 4D, [2]8D	1019	790	4	95%	Corner

5 Bars

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
					Anywhere

Combo Theory

Ash's combo game has an incredible amount of flexibility. Not all of his possible combos are listed above; not even close, so this section will be geared in helping you build your own. This will primarily discuss corner combo options as that is where Ash's combos vary the most.

Combos generally start with some sort of launcher that he can connect into further juggles. These launchers include:

• [4]6D (From heavy normals, CD, and Shatter Strike, requires charge)
• 214AC (From heavy normals, requires 0.5 meter, no charge)
• [4]6BD (From light normals, requires 0.5 meter, requires charge)
• 236236A/C or AC (Requires meter)

Once the opponent has been launched, you want to prioritize connecting two moves: [4]6C and [4]6D. These are Ash's most damaging specials and allow him to continue the combo. Think of burning meter as Ash almost as a way to get as many of these moves as possible. You also have his sobat normals, 4D and 6D, as filler to increase your damage. Let's examine each of his moves to see what we can get.

[4]6D

Once this connects, whether on the ground at the start of a combo, or in the air during a combo, Ash can always link a 4D, [2]8D, with the perfect range to get the cancellable portion of the move to connect, as well as connect all three hits of the flash kick if you decide to end your combo there. 4D, 6D, [2]8B is also possible here, but not only is that juggle generally harder, it actually ends up doing the same damage as 4D, [2]8D.

214AC

This is the only launcher that cannot be used mid combo; it only works on the ground. Because of that, think of starting combos with this as free, as you don't need to save it for later on in the combo.

[4]6BD

This launcher can only be used once per combo. It is also one of Ash's most reliable combo options from lights. This means if you start a light combo with this, you must remember you cannot use it again in the combo. If you do, you get a very limited juggle state that can only juggle into [2]8B. To use it in a juggle combo, connect two 4Ds, then go into [4]6BD. If you land this as a juggle, Ash can always connect a [4]6C after. One subtle detail is that landing this move pushes Ash slightly back. This moves him too far for 4D, [2]8D to properly connect, so you must use the 4D, 6D, [2]8B combo.

236236A/C

You can start combos with this by cancelling it from [4]6B or [2]8B/D (slightly away from corner). Only after [2]8B/D can you get a [4]6D after, otherwise you must go straight into sobat normals. Using this mid combo is finicky, as it requires precise spacing for the opponent to fall into the projectile late so Ash can recover in time to land a [4]6D. Thankfully a 4D, [2]8D or 4D, 6D, [2]8B sets up this spacing perfectly. This super adds more damage to your combo the earlier you use it, so prioritize it early in your combos. The AC version launches higher, allowing Ash to get a [4]6D, [4]6C after when used in juggles.

Quick Max

4D and 6D cause juggle states on air hit and are command normals, meaning they can be Quick Max cancelled. Since Quick Max cancelling adds a fair amount of scaling, being able to use them after your big hits, such as 236236P, allows for high damage combos. After juggling a sobat and then Quick Max Cancelling, input [4]6D immediately, and then continue the combo as you would (likely into 236236B/D > Sans-Culotte).

Damage Scaling

As stated above, using 236236P as early as possible has it contribute the most damage to your combo. On the other hand, Sans-Culotte loops deal so many hits that they contribute more damage overall the later in your combo they are fit in. Similarly, Quick Max cancelling contributes a fair amount of damage scaling, so using that as late as possible will also help your damage. With that in mind, this is your priority in how early you want to fit your extenders:

• 236236P
• [4]6BD
• Quick Max
• Sans-Culotte

[4]6C Theory

It is possible to space Ash in a way that causes the projectile of [4]6C to hit later than normal. This gives Ash more time to combo, so much so that he can loop up to three [4]6Cs in one launch. Generally, this spacing is acquired from specific Sans-Culotte combos. It is also possible to walk slightly forward before [4]6C by holding the 6 input and delaying the C input slightly. Finally, you can also whiff cancel 2D to get slight forward movement. [4]6C generates a high amount of stun and thus, you will frequently see these kinds of combos in advanced stun combos. The timing tends to be very tight however, and shouldn't be attempted if you are still learning Ash, but can be worth exploring if you're looking to get even more out of your confirms.

External Links

Ash Combos by Meno

Ash Combos by Renato Ramos