NGBC - Haohmaru

[jinxhand]

Normals

Close
* cl. / / are cancel-able.
* cl. can chain into itself.
* cl. can only be canceled into a .

Standing
* st. / are cancel-able.
* st. has pretty good range.
* st. has a huge recovery time, but does have some good priority, and initially comes out very fast. It cannot be ACTS'ed.
* st. is just slow and doesn't connect instantly.

Crouching
* / / / are cancel-able.
* can chain into itself.
* has a slow startup animations.
* can act as an anti-air if timed right, good priority as well.
* is can be followed up with a + / if not teched.

Jumping
* is a downward slash.
* all attacks are similar to the attacks in terms of hitbox, priority, and damage, with the exception of , which is similar to Haohmaru's cl. attack.


Guard Cancel Tag Attack
* Pressing the button while blocking will allow Haohmaru to counter with , and he will then tag out.


Throw
Nadareshi~Hien Kirii - / + /
*Can be broken. Does not knockdown. Similar to a typical Samurai Shodown throw where the player "grabs and stabs", leaving the opponent at a distance and slight disadvantage.


Command Moves
Knee Breaker - +
* a low kick that can be chained into and cancel into a special or DM.

Sliding Thrust - +
* Causes knockdown. This move cannot go into ACTS.


Special Moves
Ougi Senpuu Retsu Zan: + /
* Projectile with slow startup. If connected, this move will cause knockdown. Using will just hit the opponent, whereas using will hit the opponent causing a big whirlwind effect both launching and eventually knocking the opponent down. This knockdown is untechable, and can be followed up with a + / or + / for extra damage.

Okuchi Senpuu Retsu Kiri: + /
* Projectile fake. Can be used to psych the opponent into jumping with just enough time to counter.

Ougi Resshin Zan: + /
* Hop and slice move. Button strength determines the hop arc and distance. This move is an OTG.

Ougi Kogetsu Zan: + /
* Hoahmaru's "shoryuken with a twist". This move isn't as good as a standard shoryuken, but if hit confirmed correctly, it can get enough damage in to pose a threat. Very bad recovery though. Button strength determines height jumped, which effects the recovery time. Using launches the opponent, which can be followed up with + / , and also causes a knockdown allowing for a follow up. Using causes a techable knockdown, and should only be canceled into + / .

Ougi Shippuu Kogetsu Zan: (while running) + /
* This is the exact same thing as / , properties and all.

Ougi Kiri Hagane Sen: + /
* Charging slash. This move has a very slow startup, and somewhat looks like his fireball, and fireball fake in terms of start up animations. Another plus is that its unblockable. This move does not allow for a follow up.


Desperation Moves
Tenha Danku Retsu Zan: (close) + /
* Super slice. This is the best super to cancel a running + / into. It has a huge hitbox, and can be used as a flashy anti-air if desired (for whatever reason). This move causes knockdown and allows for a + / follow up if in range.

Hiougi Tenha Fujin Zan: + /
* This is the super version of Haohmaru's move. The best way to get this to connect is off a hit confirm x2. If the opponent's recovery time is slower, an easier can be used instead. This move causes knockdown, but does not allow for a follow up.

Ikari Bakuha: + +
* Yeah its the pissed-off mode!!! Moves do extra damage when Haohmaru activates this. It only lasts for a short while though. In this mode, take advantage of the high priority moves, which pretty much is anything direction + the button. This move causes knockdown, but does not allow for a follow up. This can be used in a combo as a method of safely activating this, since it launches and knocks down for some good distance.


A/D Assault
Flash Slash: + (When partner is Genjyuro and within 10 counts after Haohmaru's + + super).  
* (to be updated)

Strats and combos, once written up, can be found here: http://dreamcancel.com/wiki/index.php?title=Haohmaru_(NGBC)

[marchefelix]

Not meaning to be a dick or anything, but you spelled "Haohmaru" wrong in the topic title.

[jinxhand]

Not meaning to be a dick or anything, but you spelled "Haohmaru" wrong in the topic title.

Nah, I don't see that as sheer utter "dickery", just being helpful... Fixed!  

[marchefelix]

Not meaning to be a dick or anything, but you spelled "Haohmaru" wrong in the topic title.

Nah, I don't see that as sheer utter "dickery", just being helpful... Fixed!  

Thank goodness. I've come across many a person who call me a dick just because
I want to correct their spelling.

[jinxhand]

Comboing + + from a (x2) doesn't do as much damage, but it allows Haohmaru to create a gap that if used correctly, will force the opponent in the corner, making this move even more deadly, since the opponent's options are limited to a degree. And I thought this move was useless...

Standing is Haohmaru's best tool!!! It punishes things that other characters might not be able to, plus it does a good amount of damage. Pretty much any normal involving is great, the problem with using it is timing, since although it has good priority, it can still be beaten out by something faster, and there are quite a few characters who can out prioritize him in certain situations.

Use + / as much as possible, especially after supers and + !!!