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The King of Fighters XV/Athena Asamiya/Combos
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Athena Combos by Meno
Athena Combos by Faizer
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, farA | 60 | Standard low starter. |
2B, 2A, farC | 101 | Low into heavy, tricky at times. |
jB, clA, clC | 131 | Crossup into link, you will use this a lot. |
Heavy Starters
Combo | Damage | Notes |
---|---|---|
jD/C, clC/2C | 136 | Standard jump-in starter. |
cl.D | 80 | Go to punish normal. |
2C | 70 | Main poke and hit confirm tool. |
Other Starters
Combo | Damage | Notes |
---|---|---|
CD | 75 | Standard CD with a lot of options. |
Counter jCD | 112 | Needs meter to make the most of it. |
236CD | 75 | Shatter Strike, a very very good one. |
6246P/AC | 0/80 | Combo starting command grab, works the same in and out of combos. |
Combos
Rush Auto Combo
Combo | Damage | Meter cost | notes |
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cl.A > A > A > B | 187 | 0 | Rush combo ending in a Special move (Psycho Sword / 623C). |
cl.A > A > A > C | 214 | 1 | Rush combo ending in a Super (Crystal Shoot / 236236P). |
cl.A > A > A > D | 350 | 2 | Rush combo ending in a Max Super (Crystal Shoot / 236236AC). |
cl.A > A > A > A | 425 | 3 | Rush combo ending in a Climax. |
Meterless
Combo | Damage | Stun | Meter Gain | Location | Notes |
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Light Starter > 623C | 177 | 205 | .27% | Anywhere | Standard light confirm. |
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214D | 268 | 280 | .37% | Anywhere | Athena isn't known for her meterless combos. |
6246P, 426A, 214A, 214A, 214C, 623A | 274 | 250 | .51% | Corner | Standard loop off of meterless grab. |
EX
Combo | Damage | Stun | Meter Gain | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214BD, 2C > 236B | 348 | 250 | .25% | Anywhere | Phoenix Arrow reset into teleport, leads to mix. |
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214B, 6246AC, 426A, 236B, 623C | 415 | 360 | .53% | Anywhere | Requires spacing. clA, clC makes it guaranteed. 426C does more damage (418 damage) but is less reliable. |
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214BD, 214D, 623C | 436 | 390 | .55% | Corner | Simple but deadly. |
Heavy Starter > 426AC, 214A, 214A, 214C, 623C | 460 | 390 | .57% | Corner | More damage and meter gain. |
Heavy Starter > 6246AC, 214A, 426A, 214A, 214A, 623C | 488 | 430 | .63% | Corner | EX grab allows for even better routes but you need better timing. |
1 Bar
Combo | Damage | Stun | Meter cost | Meter Gain | Location | Notes |
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Heavy Starter > 6B > j214D > 624624P | 408 | 280 | 1 | .30% | Anywhere | Simple super confirm. |
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214B, 6246AC, 426A, 236B, 623AC | 428 | 230 | 1 | .30% | Anywhere | More damage with an EX DP. |
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214BD, 214BD, 214D, 623C | 516 | 390 | 1 | .55% | Corner | Even deadlier but still simple. |
Heavy Starter > 6246AC, 214A, 214A, 426AC, 214A, 214A, 214C, 623A | 523 | 430 | 1 | .65% | Corner | More of everything but still needs timing. |
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214B, 6246AC, 426A, 236B, 623C > j624624P | 505 | 340 | 1.5 | .53% | Anywhere | Delaying the super makes sure you get more damage from the DP. |
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214BD, 214D, 623C > j624624P | 536 | 390 | 1.5 | .55% | Corner | Big damage. |
Heavy Starter > 6246AC, 214A, 426A, 214A, 214A, 623C > j624624P | 588 | 430 | 1.5 | .65% | Corner | MASSIVE DAMAGE. |
2 Bar
Combo | Damage | Stun | Meter cost | Meter Gain | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214D > 624624AC | 513 | 280 | 2 | .30% | Anywhere | Still a simple super ender. |
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214BD, 214BD, 214D, 623C > j624624P | 616 | 390 | 2 | .55% | Corner | Numbers speak for themselves. |
Heavy Starter > 6246AC, 214A, 214A, 426AC, 214A, 214A, 214C, 623A > j624624P | 623 | 430 | 2 | .65% | Corner | Still the bigger option. |
farD > BC, clD > 6246AC, 426A, 236B, 623C > j624624P | 456 | 310 | 2 | .10% | Anywhere | Standard QM confirm. 1000/1250/1500MAX |
farD > BC, clD > 6B > j214BD, 214D, 623C > j624624P | 509 | 390 | 2 | .10% | Corner | Corner QM route. 1000/1250/1500MAX |
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214B, 6246AC, 426A, 236B, 623C > j624624AC | 590 | 340 | 2.5 | .53% | Anywhere | Now with a bigger super. |
Heavy Starter > 6246AC, 214A, 426A, 214A, 214A, 623C > j624624AC | 663 | 430 | 2.5 | .65% | Corner | Diabolical. |
3 Bars
Combo | Damage | Stun | Meter cost | Meter Gain | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavy Starter > BC, clC > 623C > 624624P > CLIMAX | 662 | 280 | 3 | .15% | Anywhere | Standard QM combo, if you find the super cancel too hard you can do 236236P for less damage (641). 1250/1500MAX |
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214BD, 214BD, 214D, 623C > j624624AC | 691 | 390 | 3 | .55% | Corner | Number still big. |
Heavy Starter > 6B > j214B, 6246AC, 426A, 236B, 623C > j624624P > j236236AC | 680 | 340 | 3.5 | .53% | Anywhere | Remember to delay the Crystal Shoot release. |
Heavy Starter > 6246AC, 214A, 426A, 214A, 214A, 623C > j624624P > j236236AC | 753 | 430 | 3.5 | .65% | Corner | Same as before. |
Heavy Starter > 426AC, BC, 623C > 236236AC, 623C > j624624P > j236236P | 839 | 320 | 3.5 | .53% | Corner | Mid Combo Raw Max, the juggle after 236236AC might be too low so you'll need to do 623A instead (832 damage). 1250/1500MAX |
4 Bars
Combo | Damage | Stun | Meter cost | Meter Gain | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavy Starter > BC, clC > 623C > 624624AC > CLIMAX | 767 | 280 | 4 | .15% | Anywhere | Even more damage. 753 with Crystal Shoot. 1250/1500MAX |
Heavy Starter > 6246AC, 214A, 214A, 426AC, BC, 623A > 236236AC, 623A > j624624P > j236236P | 832 | 380 | 4 | .60% | Corner | Really hard due to the juggle timings, but rewarding. 1250/1500MAX |
Heavy Starter > BC, CD > 624624AC > CLIMAX | 791 | 240 | 4 | .15% | Corner | Crystal Bit hits twice at once and destroys half of the opponent's health. 1250/1500MAX |
Heavy Starter > 426AC, BC, 623C > 236236AC, 623C > 236236AC, 623A > j624624P | 1007 | 430 | 4.5 | .65% | Corner | TOD baby, if you can get the 2nd 623C (994 with 623A). 1250/1500MAX |
5 Bars
Combo | Damage | Stun | Meter cost | Meter Gain | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavy Starter > 623C > 624624AC > CLIMAX | 842 | 210 | 5 | .37% | Anywhere | Returning to where we started for the most basic meter dump. |
Heavy Starter > 426AC, BC, 623C > 236236AC, 623A > 236236AC, 623A > j624624AC | 1069 | 370 | 5.5 | .05% | Corner | An easier more reliable TOD for some extra meter. 1250/1500MAX |
Heavy Starter > 6246AC, BC, 623C > 236236AC, 623A > 236236AC, 623A > j624624AC | 1054 | 370 | 5.5 | .05% | Corner | TOD off of command grab, kills even without a normal. 1250/1500MAX |
Other
Combo | Damage | Stun | Meter cost | Meter Gain | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CD > 236D, 623C | 170 | 230 | 0 | .37% | Anywhere | Standard CD confirm. |
CD > 214D, 623C | 205 | 310 | 0 | .43% | Corner | 214D hits late enough to juggle. |
Counter jCD, jCD | 197 | 160 | 0 | .17% | Anywhere | Her meterless options are limited. |
Counter jCD, 426AC, 236B, 623C | 321 | 210 | .5 | .30% | Anywhere | A bit better. |
236CD, 623C | 192 | 130 | .5 | .25% | Anywhere | Standard Raw Shatter Strike route. |
236CD, 214D, 623C | 236 | 210 | .5 | .37% | Corner | Extended juggle. |
Heavy Starter > 236CD, clA, clC > 6B > j214B, 6246AC, 426A, 236B, 623C | 384 | 460 | 1 | .63% | Anywhere | The main use for Shatter Strike, as it combos from max range 2C and lets her start anything. |