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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Takuma is a versatile character that can both zone and rush down pretty well. For zoning he has a good backdash for gaining distance and a fast high flying | {{StrengthsAndWeaknesses | ||
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| description =Takuma is a versatile character that can both zone and rush down pretty well. For zoning, he has a good backdash for gaining distance and a fast, high-flying projectile to control space. He also has access to a good anti-air button in st.B and a great anti-air DM. Takuma also has good anti-zoning tools with a projectile reflector and a fast projectile DM. When going in, Takuma also has strong options like an overhead, a running command grab, a good crossup, good low confirms, and a proximity unblockable DM. No matter what strategy he uses, Takuma also gets reliably high damage. His main weakness is that he's very meter-reliant for both his best damage and his most consistent anti-air; he also lacks a meterless reversal option.}} | |||
== Changes from | == Changes from Previous Versions == | ||
'''98 to 98UM''' | '''98 to 98UM''' | ||
Normals: | Normals: | ||
* st.D 2 frames less startup | |||
* st.D priority reduced | * st.D now has 2 frames less startup | ||
* f+A active frames increased by 5 | |||
* cr.A less damage | * st.D's priority has been reduced | ||
* cr.B less damage | |||
* cr.D 1 frame more recovery | * f+A's active frames have been increased by 5 | ||
* cr.A now does less damage | |||
* cr.B now does less damage | |||
* cr.D now has 1 frame more recovery | |||
Specials: | Specials: | ||
* qcb+P can now reflect projectiles | * qcb+P can now reflect projectiles | ||
Supers: | Supers: | ||
* f,hcf+P is now a | |||
* qcfx2+P now comes out | * f,hcf+P is now a DM, it comes out faster but you can no longer charge it | ||
* qcfx2+P now comes out on the second frame; the super flash locks the opponent's inputs, so they can't reaction roll out | |||
'''98UM to 98UMFE''' | '''98UM to 98UMFE''' | ||
Normals: | Normals: | ||
* st.B has more active frames | |||
* st.B now has more active frames | |||
* cl.C no longer whiffs against short characters | * cl.C no longer whiffs against short characters | ||
Specials: | Specials: | ||
* qcb+P has less recovery | |||
* qcb+P now has less recovery | |||
Supers: | Supers: | ||
* qcf,hcb+A is invincible until just after the hitbox appears | |||
* qcf,hcb+A is now invincible until just after the hitbox appears | |||
==Normal Moves== | ==Normal Moves== | ||
'''Close''' | '''Close''' | ||
* cl.A: Starts up slightly faster than his st.B, but serves the same purpose of anti-air against hops. Chainable and cancelable. | |||
* | |||
* | * cl.B: A light combo filler. Chainable and cancelable. | ||
* | |||
* | * cl.C: The main fast heavy combo normal. Cancelable. | ||
* cl.D: Long upwards reach. Good for stopping jumps at closer ranges. Whiffs on short crouchers. | |||
''' | '''Standing''' | ||
* st.A: Decent anti-hop button. Whiffs on regular crouchers. Chainable. | |||
* | |||
''' | * st.B: A great anti-air that can stop both hops and full jumps. Has a lot of upwards priority. Whiffs on regular crouchers. | ||
*st. CD: | |||
*j. CD: Has very good priority. Great air-to-air. Whiffs on tiny crouchers. | * st.C: Mid-range poke with good priority. Whiffs on regular crouchers. | ||
* st.D: Long startup and recovery. Has okay priority. | |||
'''Crouching''' | |||
* cr.A: A standard low poke. cr.B is mostly the better choice, but this one can be good if the opponent uses moves with lower-body invincibility a lot. Chainable and cancelable. | |||
* cr.B: A fast low. You can connect 3 of these in a row with good timing. Chainable and cancelable. | |||
* cr.C: Good anti-air button and combo tool. Cancelable. | |||
* cr.D: Sweep with good range. Cancelable. | |||
'''Jumping''' | |||
* j.A: Fast startup and a lot of active frames. His is his best air-to air normal. | |||
* j.B: Good crossup jump-in with a lot of active frames. Comes out fast, so it can also be good as a speedy air-to-air. | |||
* nj.B: Longer-range air-to-air. | |||
* j.C: Good jump-in button. | |||
* j.D: Great crossup jump-in. Has more startup than j.B, but its backwards hitbox is bigger, so it's easier to crossup with it. | |||
'''CD Normals''' | |||
* st.CD: Fairly fast startup for a st.CD and a good forwards hitbox, making it good as a close-range poke. | |||
* j.CD: Has very good priority. Great air-to-air. Whiffs on tiny crouchers. | |||
==Throws== | ==Throws== | ||
'''Oosotogari:''' <code>b/f+C (close)</code> | |||
* Regular throw, techable. | |||
'''Ippon Seoi''' | '''Ippon Seoi:''' <code>b/f+D (close)</code> | ||
* Regular throw, techable. Switches sides. | |||
==Command Moves== | ==Command Moves== | ||
'''Oni Guruma:''' <code>f+A</code> | |||
* Knocks down when used on its own. When canceled into, it leaves the opponent standing and functions as valuable combo filler. | |||
* If it's canceled late, however, it retains its raw properties while still combo-ing, giving you a great knockdown right next to you. Combos from all cancelable normals. | |||
'''Kawara Wari:''' f+B | '''Kawara Wari:''' <code>f+B</code> | ||
* | |||
* An overhead when used on its own, a cancelable mid when canceled into (unless canceled late, in which case it acts like the raw version). | |||
* Can be combo-ed into from light attacks, but has more pushback than f+A, so generally this is ignored as combo filler. | |||
==Special Moves== | ==Special Moves== | ||
'''Ko'ou Ken:''' qcf+A/C | |||
* | '''Ko'ou Ken:''' <code>qcf+A/C</code> | ||
* Takuma's generic but powerful airborne projectile. | |||
* A version is slower and does less damage than the C version. | |||
* This is a very good move to keep the pressure on your opponent from further ranges. | * This is a very good move to keep the pressure on your opponent from further ranges. | ||
* | * It can be combo-ed into from both command normals, and juggled into from db~f+D. | ||
* If your opponent is in the corner and you hit them with this from fullscreen, you can connect db~f+D or qcf,hcb+P afterward, though this is fairly impractical. | |||
* | * Since it's an airborne projectile, a lot of moves can low-profile it, and Leona and Chris/O.Chris can low-profile it by running. It completely whiffs on tiny crouchers. | ||
'''Zanretsu Ken:''' <code>f,b,f+A/C</code> | |||
* | * Trademark Kyokugen gigantic and unbelievably active hitbox. | ||
* Both versions of the move do the same amount of damage; the C version stays out a bit longer and has slightly more startup. | |||
* Both | |||
* | * Can be connected after a db~f+D juggle, and is the damage-optimal meterless ender in that case. | ||
* | * Very punishable on block or whiff, though it has a vacuum effect that can suck in opponent's normals if they mistime a punish or attempt to punish it with a move with low priority. | ||
'''Moh Koh Burai Gan:''' <code>qcb+A/C</code> | |||
* Takuma performs a parry and then delivers a powerful strike. | * Takuma performs a parry and then delivers a powerful strike. | ||
* | * Does two hits if it connects at point-blank range, but only one if slightly further out. | ||
* | * This move has autoguard on startup, making it useful as a quasi-counter. | ||
* | * A version has faster startup than the C version. | ||
* | * This move can also reflect projectiles, making it excellent in zoning wars. | ||
* can | * A version can combo off of lights but not heavies (due to pushback), and both versions can be juggled into after db~f+D. | ||
* Good to use to blow up predictable attacks with the autoguard. | |||
* Can be hard to anti-air with, because if you're late the opponent can land and block before the strike comes out. | |||
* | |||
'''Hien Shippuu Kyaku:''' <code>db~f+B/D</code> | |||
* | * Forward-traveling airborne move. B version causes a soft knockdown, while the D version puts the opponent into a very generous juggle state and thus is a vital combo tool. | ||
* | * This move can be combo-ed after a cr.C, and is easiest to land after a jump-in. | ||
'''Shoran Kyaku:''' <code>hcb+B/D</code> | |||
* Takuma does a running command grab. | |||
* Takuma does a running | |||
* | * Good to use when you expect the opponent to roll to avoid a fireball. | ||
* good to use | * Also good to use as a sneaky mixup tool after something like a j.B, though this should only be done occasionally. | ||
* | * Can be used to make his projectiles unblockable thanks to the unblockable projectiles bug. | ||
==Desperation Moves== | |||
'''Shin Kishin Geki:''' <code>qcfx2+A/C (close)</code> | |||
* Command grab DM. Hits on the second frame. | |||
* | |||
* The DM doesn't really have much range to it, and if you whiff it the opponent will have more than enough time to punish you. | * The DM doesn't really have much range to it, and if you whiff it the opponent will have more than enough time to punish you. | ||
* Can be combo | * Can be combo-ed from f+A. | ||
* Helps his mixup game a lot since it's faster than | * Helps his mixup game a lot, since it's faster than hcb+K. | ||
* The MAX version does significantly more damage than the regular versions. | * Both versions are identical. The MAX version does significantly more damage than the regular versions. | ||
'''Haoh Shikou Ken:''' f | '''Haoh Shikou Ken:''' <code>f,hcf+A/C</code> | ||
* | * Standard Art of Fighting projectile DM. | ||
* | * Can be combo-ed into a variety of ways, making it very handy for metered conversions. | ||
* | * C version is good for winning projectile wars or using as a long-range punish. Also just good for controlling neutral generally. | ||
* | * A version is slower than the C version. MAX version does more hits and damage. | ||
'''Ryuuko Ranbu:''' <code>qcf,hcb+A/C</code> | |||
* The classic Kyokugen ranbu DM. | |||
* | |||
* | * Takuma is invincible during the startup, and has very good priority. | ||
* | * Makes for a great invincible anti-air. | ||
* | * C version has slower start-up and is harder to combo into than the A version. MAX version does more hits and damage. | ||
==ADV/EX Strats== | ==ADV/EX Strats== | ||
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==Combos== | ==Combos== | ||
'''Quick | '''General Notes:''' | ||
: <code>cr.B, cl.A, | |||
* In any metered combo with f,hcf+P/qcf,hcb+P, it can be replaced with f,hcf+AC/qcf,hcb+AC for more damage if you have the resources. | |||
* f,hcf+P is less damaging in any given situation than qcf,hcb+P, but may be easier to input or more reliable to connect. It also works in juggles from db~f+D where qcf,hcb+P does not. | |||
===Meterless=== | |||
''Low'' | |||
: <code>cr.Bx1-2, cr.A, f+A, qcf+C</code> | |||
: Standard low confirm. | |||
: <code>cr.Bx1-2, cr.A, f+A</code> | |||
: Alternative low combo, has a delayed cancel into f+A as opposed to an immediate one. Does less damage than the previous one but grants hard knockdown with great oki. | |||
: <code>cr.Bx1-2, f+A, f,b,f+P</code> | |||
: Low confirm into f.b.f+A. Spacing/execution requirements are much tighter. | |||
''Mid/Jump-In'' | |||
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, (f+A), qcf+C</code> | |||
: Easy and safe combo from jump-in, no need to hit-confirm. f+A should be omitted if the pushback is too much. | |||
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, f+A</code> | |||
: More damaging jump-in combo that also grants hard knockdown with great oki. f+A must be a delayed cancel. | |||
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, f+A, f,b,f+P</code> | |||
: A less damaging crossup combo than a confirm into db~f+D. However, it does not require a charge. You can substitute cl.C for cr.Bx1-2. | |||
: <code>(j.X), cr.C, db~f+D, f,b,f+P</code> | |||
: Most damaging meterless combo, you need to charge down-back during your jump to get enough charge for db,f+D. | |||
===With Meter=== | |||
''Low'' | |||
: <code>cr.Bx1-2, cr.A, f+A, qcf,hcb+A/f,hcf+C</code> | |||
''Mid/Jump-In'' | |||
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, f+A, qcf,hcb+A/f,hcf+C</code> | |||
: <code>(j.X), cr.C, db~f+D, f,hcf+C</code> | |||
===With Quick MAX=== | |||
''Low'' | |||
: <code>cr.B, cl.A, ABC, cl.C, f+A, qcf,hcb+A</code> | |||
: Requires a microwalk before the cl.C. | |||
: <code>cr.B, ABC, cr.C, db,f+D, f,hcf+C</code> | |||
==Color Chart== | ==Color Chart== | ||
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*C: Yellow | *C: Yellow | ||
*CD: Beige/Brown | *CD: Beige/Brown | ||
*D: Black | *D: Black (Mr. Karate AOF Color} | ||
*AD: Paint White/Brown (Marco/Butt MOTW Color) | *AD: Paint White/Brown (Marco/Butt MOTW Color) | ||
== Strategy & Tips == | == Strategy & Tips == | ||
* Takuma can perform the unblockable projectile glitch with qcf+P and hcb+K. | |||
== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
{{#ev:youtube|FHk2ZgPC4y0|||'''King of Fighters 98 UM FE: Takuma Guide''' by [https://twitter.com/MashItOut Mash It Out]|frame}} | {{#ev:youtube|FHk2ZgPC4y0|||'''King of Fighters 98 UM FE: Takuma Guide''' by [https://twitter.com/MashItOut Mash It Out]|frame}} | ||
{{#ev:youtube|fK6Cv5Cj6qA|||'''Takuma COMBO TUTORIAL f+A › Hien Shippu Kyaku''' by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVcathO0StLed0eA-6YbLw Adriano Lopes]|frame}} | |||
* Tutorial video on how to combo into Takuma's db~f+K or [1]6K from his f+A command normal. English subtitles are available with closed captions. | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == |
Latest revision as of 20:29, 25 September 2022
Introduction
Takuma is a versatile character that can both zone and rush down pretty well. For zoning, he has a good backdash for gaining distance and a fast, high-flying projectile to control space. He also has access to a good anti-air button in st.B and a great anti-air DM. Takuma also has good anti-zoning tools with a projectile reflector and a fast projectile DM. When going in, Takuma also has strong options like an overhead, a running command grab, a good crossup, good low confirms, and a proximity unblockable DM. No matter what strategy he uses, Takuma also gets reliably high damage. His main weakness is that he's very meter-reliant for both his best damage and his most consistent anti-air; he also lacks a meterless reversal option.
Changes from Previous Versions
98 to 98UM
Normals:
- st.D now has 2 frames less startup
- st.D's priority has been reduced
- f+A's active frames have been increased by 5
- cr.A now does less damage
- cr.B now does less damage
- cr.D now has 1 frame more recovery
Specials:
- qcb+P can now reflect projectiles
Supers:
- f,hcf+P is now a DM, it comes out faster but you can no longer charge it
- qcfx2+P now comes out on the second frame; the super flash locks the opponent's inputs, so they can't reaction roll out
98UM to 98UMFE
Normals:
- st.B now has more active frames
- cl.C no longer whiffs against short characters
Specials:
- qcb+P now has less recovery
Supers:
- qcf,hcb+A is now invincible until just after the hitbox appears
Normal Moves
Close
- cl.A: Starts up slightly faster than his st.B, but serves the same purpose of anti-air against hops. Chainable and cancelable.
- cl.B: A light combo filler. Chainable and cancelable.
- cl.C: The main fast heavy combo normal. Cancelable.
- cl.D: Long upwards reach. Good for stopping jumps at closer ranges. Whiffs on short crouchers.
Standing
- st.A: Decent anti-hop button. Whiffs on regular crouchers. Chainable.
- st.B: A great anti-air that can stop both hops and full jumps. Has a lot of upwards priority. Whiffs on regular crouchers.
- st.C: Mid-range poke with good priority. Whiffs on regular crouchers.
- st.D: Long startup and recovery. Has okay priority.
Crouching
- cr.A: A standard low poke. cr.B is mostly the better choice, but this one can be good if the opponent uses moves with lower-body invincibility a lot. Chainable and cancelable.
- cr.B: A fast low. You can connect 3 of these in a row with good timing. Chainable and cancelable.
- cr.C: Good anti-air button and combo tool. Cancelable.
- cr.D: Sweep with good range. Cancelable.
Jumping
- j.A: Fast startup and a lot of active frames. His is his best air-to air normal.
- j.B: Good crossup jump-in with a lot of active frames. Comes out fast, so it can also be good as a speedy air-to-air.
- nj.B: Longer-range air-to-air.
- j.C: Good jump-in button.
- j.D: Great crossup jump-in. Has more startup than j.B, but its backwards hitbox is bigger, so it's easier to crossup with it.
CD Normals
- st.CD: Fairly fast startup for a st.CD and a good forwards hitbox, making it good as a close-range poke.
- j.CD: Has very good priority. Great air-to-air. Whiffs on tiny crouchers.
Throws
Oosotogari: b/f+C (close)
- Regular throw, techable.
Ippon Seoi: b/f+D (close)
- Regular throw, techable. Switches sides.
Command Moves
Oni Guruma: f+A
- Knocks down when used on its own. When canceled into, it leaves the opponent standing and functions as valuable combo filler.
- If it's canceled late, however, it retains its raw properties while still combo-ing, giving you a great knockdown right next to you. Combos from all cancelable normals.
Kawara Wari: f+B
- An overhead when used on its own, a cancelable mid when canceled into (unless canceled late, in which case it acts like the raw version).
- Can be combo-ed into from light attacks, but has more pushback than f+A, so generally this is ignored as combo filler.
Special Moves
Ko'ou Ken: qcf+A/C
- Takuma's generic but powerful airborne projectile.
- A version is slower and does less damage than the C version.
- This is a very good move to keep the pressure on your opponent from further ranges.
- It can be combo-ed into from both command normals, and juggled into from db~f+D.
- If your opponent is in the corner and you hit them with this from fullscreen, you can connect db~f+D or qcf,hcb+P afterward, though this is fairly impractical.
- Since it's an airborne projectile, a lot of moves can low-profile it, and Leona and Chris/O.Chris can low-profile it by running. It completely whiffs on tiny crouchers.
Zanretsu Ken: f,b,f+A/C
- Trademark Kyokugen gigantic and unbelievably active hitbox.
- Both versions of the move do the same amount of damage; the C version stays out a bit longer and has slightly more startup.
- Can be connected after a db~f+D juggle, and is the damage-optimal meterless ender in that case.
- Very punishable on block or whiff, though it has a vacuum effect that can suck in opponent's normals if they mistime a punish or attempt to punish it with a move with low priority.
Moh Koh Burai Gan: qcb+A/C
- Takuma performs a parry and then delivers a powerful strike.
- Does two hits if it connects at point-blank range, but only one if slightly further out.
- This move has autoguard on startup, making it useful as a quasi-counter.
- A version has faster startup than the C version.
- This move can also reflect projectiles, making it excellent in zoning wars.
- A version can combo off of lights but not heavies (due to pushback), and both versions can be juggled into after db~f+D.
- Good to use to blow up predictable attacks with the autoguard.
- Can be hard to anti-air with, because if you're late the opponent can land and block before the strike comes out.
Hien Shippuu Kyaku: db~f+B/D
- Forward-traveling airborne move. B version causes a soft knockdown, while the D version puts the opponent into a very generous juggle state and thus is a vital combo tool.
- This move can be combo-ed after a cr.C, and is easiest to land after a jump-in.
Shoran Kyaku: hcb+B/D
- Takuma does a running command grab.
- Good to use when you expect the opponent to roll to avoid a fireball.
- Also good to use as a sneaky mixup tool after something like a j.B, though this should only be done occasionally.
- Can be used to make his projectiles unblockable thanks to the unblockable projectiles bug.
Desperation Moves
Shin Kishin Geki: qcfx2+A/C (close)
- Command grab DM. Hits on the second frame.
- The DM doesn't really have much range to it, and if you whiff it the opponent will have more than enough time to punish you.
- Can be combo-ed from f+A.
- Helps his mixup game a lot, since it's faster than hcb+K.
- Both versions are identical. The MAX version does significantly more damage than the regular versions.
Haoh Shikou Ken: f,hcf+A/C
- Standard Art of Fighting projectile DM.
- Can be combo-ed into a variety of ways, making it very handy for metered conversions.
- C version is good for winning projectile wars or using as a long-range punish. Also just good for controlling neutral generally.
- A version is slower than the C version. MAX version does more hits and damage.
Ryuuko Ranbu: qcf,hcb+A/C
- The classic Kyokugen ranbu DM.
- Takuma is invincible during the startup, and has very good priority.
- Makes for a great invincible anti-air.
- C version has slower start-up and is harder to combo into than the A version. MAX version does more hits and damage.
ADV/EX Strats
Combos
General Notes:
- In any metered combo with f,hcf+P/qcf,hcb+P, it can be replaced with f,hcf+AC/qcf,hcb+AC for more damage if you have the resources.
- f,hcf+P is less damaging in any given situation than qcf,hcb+P, but may be easier to input or more reliable to connect. It also works in juggles from db~f+D where qcf,hcb+P does not.
Meterless
Low
cr.Bx1-2, cr.A, f+A, qcf+C
- Standard low confirm.
cr.Bx1-2, cr.A, f+A
- Alternative low combo, has a delayed cancel into f+A as opposed to an immediate one. Does less damage than the previous one but grants hard knockdown with great oki.
cr.Bx1-2, f+A, f,b,f+P
- Low confirm into f.b.f+A. Spacing/execution requirements are much tighter.
Mid/Jump-In
(j.X), cl.C, (f+A), qcf+C
- Easy and safe combo from jump-in, no need to hit-confirm. f+A should be omitted if the pushback is too much.
(j.X), cl.C, f+A
- More damaging jump-in combo that also grants hard knockdown with great oki. f+A must be a delayed cancel.
(j.X), cl.C, f+A, f,b,f+P
- A less damaging crossup combo than a confirm into db~f+D. However, it does not require a charge. You can substitute cl.C for cr.Bx1-2.
(j.X), cr.C, db~f+D, f,b,f+P
- Most damaging meterless combo, you need to charge down-back during your jump to get enough charge for db,f+D.
With Meter
Low
cr.Bx1-2, cr.A, f+A, qcf,hcb+A/f,hcf+C
Mid/Jump-In
(j.X), cl.C, f+A, qcf,hcb+A/f,hcf+C
(j.X), cr.C, db~f+D, f,hcf+C
With Quick MAX
Low
cr.B, cl.A, ABC, cl.C, f+A, qcf,hcb+A
- Requires a microwalk before the cl.C.
cr.B, ABC, cr.C, db,f+D, f,hcf+C
Color Chart
- A: White/Black
- AB: Red/Blue
- B: Crimson Red
- BC: Green/Black
- C: Yellow
- CD: Beige/Brown
- D: Black (Mr. Karate AOF Color}
- AD: Paint White/Brown (Marco/Butt MOTW Color)
Strategy & Tips
- Takuma can perform the unblockable projectile glitch with qcf+P and hcb+K.
Videos
- Tutorial video on how to combo into Takuma's db~f+K or [1]6K from his f+A command normal. English subtitles are available with closed captions.