Yuri is a poking and rushdown focused character with a large bag of tools. In neutral she has access to a lot of strong options, on the ground she has some really nice pokes, a burn knuckle, a shorter ranged fireball and in the air she has access to an air throw and a short ranged fireball. On offense Yuri has access to an overhead, a good low confirm and a nice crossup. On defence she has access to a good dp and a nice super fireball to counter fireball zoning with.
== Changes to previous versions ==
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== Changes from Previous Versions ==
'''98 to 98UM'''
''' 98 to 98UM'''
* st.C is now cancelable
* st.C is now cancelable
* st.D has less startup frames
* st.D now has fewer startup frames
* j.C now has a smaller hitbox vertically
* j.C now has a smaller hitbox vertically
* neutral j.Cs hitbox got moved up to align with the hurtbox
* j.A is now special cancelable
* nj.C's hitbox has been moved up to align with the hurtbox
* j.A is now cancelable
Specials:
Specials:
* j.qcf+K added
* qcb+P got a bigger hitbox vertically, it no longer whiffs on small or tiny crouchers
* j.qcf+K has been added
* qcb+P now has a bigger hitbox vertically, and no longer whiffs on small or tiny crouchers
Supers:
Supers:
* qcf,hcb+BD now starts up at the same speed as the regular version
* dp+C now launches on first hit so it's a stable combo
* qcf,hcb+BD now has the same startup as the regular version
* f,hcf+A faster startup, can now combo from heavies
* dp+C now launches on the first hit, so it won't drop mid-combo
* f,hcf+A now has faster startup, and can now combo from heavies
* f,hcf+C now travels faster
* f,hcf+C now travels faster
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Specials:
Specials:
* qcf+K - Less recovery on landing, frame advantage on block (doesn't specify whether it's the air or ground version)
* qcb+D - Less damage, but also less recovery. Can connect a stand A or crouch A on hit
* qcf+K now has less recovery on landing, and less frame advantage on block (patch notes do not specify whether it's the air or ground version)
* qcb+D now does less damage, but also has less recovery; you can link a st.A or cr.A on hit afterward
== Normal Moves ==
== Normal Moves ==
'''close'''
'''Close'''
* cl.A: same as st.A
* cl.B: A toe stomp that is cancelable. You have to be very close for those move to active, so if the spacing isn't correct, a standing B might come out.
* cl.A: Same as st.A.
* cl.C: Kinda funny looking uppercut that is cancelable. Hits quite high so can be good to stop jumpouts. Not safe on block.
* cl.D: Knee to the midsection. Cancelable to specials and supers. More safe and useful than cl. C
* cl.B: A cancelable standing low. Has a very short activation range, so if the spacing isn't correct, st.B might come out.
* cl.C: Kinda funny-looking uppercut. Hits quite high, so it can be good to stop jump-outs. Has a notable dead zone where it activates but whiffs. Unsafe on block. Cancelable.
* cl.D: Knee to the midsection. Safer and more useful than cl.C. Cancelable.
'''Standing'''
* st.A: A decent-ranged quick jab. Good for poking, mashing out of pressure, and stopping hops. Safe on block. Chainable and cancelable.
* st.B: A quick high kick that's good for stopping hops and controlling space.
* st.C: A fast hook punch. Good for ending blockstrings with because of the pushback, or to catch mashers in the corner. Cancelable, but hard to combo out of due to pushback.
'''standing'''
* st.D: Good for zoning and anti-airing, but has bad recovery. Has a lot of pushback on block, but can still be punished by moves that go very far very fast.
* st. A: A decent ranged cancelable quick jab. Good for poking and stopping hops. Safe on block. Canceble.
* st.B: A quick high kick that is good for stopping hops and is okay to whiff once in a while to control that area incase opponents are jumpy. Not cancelable.
* st.C: A cancelable fast hook punch. Good for ending blockstrings with because of the pushback or to catch mashers in the corner.
* st.D: Good for zoning against jumpings, but has bad recovery. Thank goodness that it has decent pushback on block but it can be punished by fast starting supers if its done close enough. Not cancelable.
'''Crouching'''
'''Crouching'''
* cr.A: Fast, cancelable and safe on block as her st. A.
* cr.B: A good low, fast kick that is cancelable and has good recovery.
* cr.A: Fast, safe on block, and overall very similar to st.A. Chainable and cancelable.
* cr.C: a fast starting uppercut that is cancelable and is good for anti-airing normal jumps.
* cr.D: a cancelable sweep that has bad recovery with decent range.
* cr.B: Standard low combo starter. Has good recovery. Chainable.
* cr.C: An uppercut with fast startup that's good for anti-airing normal jumps. Cancelable.
* cr.D: Sweep with bad recovery but decent range. Cancelable.
'''Jumping'''
'''Jumping'''
* j.A: Good for jumping in with but has poor damage. The neutral jump version is a short ranged elbow hook.
* j.A: Good for jump-ins, but has poor damage.
* j.B: Good for jump-ins, and also has a big enough hitbox to be used as an instant overhead, if jumping away with. The neutral version is a low, and close ranged bottom of her sneaker kick.
* j.C: A strong hammer looking jumping punch. It can be performed fairly deep and is good for jumping in, and starting combos with. The neutral version is a double palmed attack that has limited range.
* nj.A: Short-ranged elbow hook.
* j.D: It can crossup, hits deep and has a decent sized hitbox. The neutral version is a great jumping side kick that is active for a while, which is great to be used defensively.
* j.B: Good for jump-ins, and also has a big enough hitbox to be used as an instant overhead from a backward jump.
* nj.B: A low, close-ranged kick.
* j.C: A strong hammerfist. It can be performed fairly deep and is good for jumping in and starting combos with.
* nj.C: A double-palmed attack that has limited range.
* j.D: It can crossup, it hits deep, and it has a decent-sized hitbox.
* nj.D: A great jumping side kick that is active for a while, which is great to be used defensively.
'''CD Normals'''
* st.CD: Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
* j.CD: Good for hop pressure due to its long blockstun.
== Throws ==
== Throws ==
'''Oni Harite:''' b/f + C (close)
'''Oni Harite:''' <code>b/f+C (close)</code>
* regular throw, techable. Yuri grabs the opponent and slaps them sending them to the end of the screen with a soft knockdown.
* Regular throw, techable. Yuri grabs the opponent and slaps them, sending them fullscreen with a soft knockdown.
'''Silent Nage:''' <code>b/f+D (close)</code>
'''Silent Nage:''' b/f + D (close)
* Regular throw, techable. Yuri grabs the opponent, throws herself backward, and kicks them to the other side of the screen with a soft knockdown. Switches sides.
* regular throw, techable. Yuri grabs the opponent, does a backflip and kicks them to the other side of the screen with a soft knockdown.
'''Tsubame Otoshi:''' b/d/f + C/D (close in the air)
'''Tsubame Otoshi:''' <code>b/d/f+C/D (close, in air)</code>
* air throw, not techable. Yuri grabs the opponent in the air and dives with them into the ground causing them to slide to the other end of the screen with a hard knockdown.
* Air throw, not techable. Yuri grabs the opponent in the air and dives with them into the ground, causing them to slide to the other end of the screen with a hard knockdown.
== Command Moves ==
== Command Moves ==
'''En Yoku:''' f + B
'''En Yoku:''' <code>f+B</code>
* works as an overhead. Can't be cancelled after a normal
* When done raw, it's a good overhead. When canceled into, it's a mid-hitting move that cannot be canceled out of (doesn't work as combo filler).
* can be late cancelled so that it retains it's overhead property when cancelled into.
* When late-canceled into, however, it maintains the overhead property, letting you surprise your opponent with an overhead in pressure.
== Special Moves ==
== Special Moves ==
'''Ko'oh Ken:''' qcf + A/C
'''Ko'oh Ken:''' <code>qcf+A/C</code>
* Yuri throws out an energy wave in front of her hand.
* Yuri throws out a projectile that barely leaves her hand.
* the A version goes about half screen and the C version about 3/4s of the screen,
* The A version goes about half screen and the C version about 3/4s of the screen, mostly from Yuri sliding forward.
* a good longer distance poke that recovers quicker than regular fireballs.
* A good long-distance poke that recovers quicker than regular projectiles; still has enough recovery to be easily whiff-punished/jumped over/rolled through if done at the wrong time.
* can also be used to counter others fireballs since it is a projectile.
* Can also be used to counter the opponent's projectiles, since it has a very active projectile hitbox.
'''Yuri Chou Upper:''' <code>dp+A/C</code>
* it does have a fair amount of recovery still so if it whiffs it can be whiff punished by long range moves.
* Yuri's DP move.
* it's also quite susceptible to being jumped over or rolled through.
* The A version is an invincible reversal that hits once.
'''Yuri Chou Upper:''' dp + A/C
* Yuris dragon punch move.
* the A version is an invincible reversal that hits once.
* The C version is not a reversal, but it hits more times and deals more damage, moves forward significantly before hitting, and also has a followup.
* the C version is not a reversal but it hits more times and deals more damage, and it also has a followup.
* The C version is one of Yuri's staple combo tools, as it will combo from both lights and heavies due to it travelling forwards a lot and coming out fairly quickly.
* the C version is one of Yuris staple combo tools as it will combo from both lights and heavies due to it travelling forwards a lot and coming out fairly quickly.
* Both versions are very punishable on block.
* Both A and C versions are very punishable on block.
'''Double Yuri Chou Upper:''' dp + C (during C version of Yuri Chou Upper)
:* A followup to Yuri's dp+C, where she does a second one. Basically just adds more combo damage.
* a followup to Yuris C dp where she does a second one.
:* Unlike followups to a lot of other moves, this one will come out even on whiff.
* unlike followups to a lot of other moves this one will come out whether the move hit or not.
:* Does two hits, just like dp+C, but on a successful hit only one will connect.
* if the opponent blocks your dp this move may make them mess up their punish and it's worth going for since if they block your dp you will probably be punished either way.
:* If the opponent blocks your dp+C, this move may make them mess up their punish, and the threat of it might make them hold off on punishing the first DP as well.
'''Yuri Chou Knuckle:''' qcb + A/C
'''Yuri Chou Knuckle:''' <code>qcb+A/C</code>
* Yuri does a burn knuckle like move where she travels forwards fast with a punch.
* Yuri does a dash punch with lots of startup, similar to Terry's Burn Knuckle.
* can be used as a longer poke that also lets Yuri get closer to the opponent.
* Can be used as a longer poke that also lets Yuri get closer to the opponent.
* the A version is very safe on block even at close ranges, the opponent needs a 1f command grab to consistently punish it point blank so outside of that range it is very safe.
* The A version is very safe on block even at close ranges; the opponent needs a 1f command grab to consistently punish it point-blank, so outside of that range it is very safe.
* does have a fair amount of startup so can be hit before the punch comes out.
* Does have a fair amount of startup, so it can be hit before the punch comes out.
* the C version is slightly less safe but travels a larger distance.
* The C version is slightly less safe, but travels a larger distance.
'''Rai'oh Ken:''' qcf + B/D (in the air)
'''Rai'oh Ken:''' <code>qcf+B/D (can be performed in the air)</code>
* Yuri jumps up into the air and comes down with a close ranged fireball.
* both B and D versions are plus on block making this a good tool to use in a blockstring to reset pressure wtih.
* D version can be thrown out as a long range approach tool as it's plus on block.
* the move does have long startup so can be hit before the fireball comes out.
'''Rai'oh Ken:''' j.qcf + B/D (in the air)
* Yuri creates a short ranged fireball in the air.
* Yuri jumps up into the air and comes down with a close-ranged mid-hitting projectile.
* this move does not change Yuris aerial trajectory or momentum in the air.
* Both versions are plus on block, making this a good tool to use in a blockstring to reset pressure with. This frame advantage also makes the D version a good approach tool.
* can be blocked either standing or crouching.
* The move does have long startup, so can be hit before the hitbox comes out.
* both B and D versions are more or less minus on block depending on how close to the ground they hit.
* The air version just does the projectile without the leap, and does not change Yuri's aerial trajectory at all. It hits mid and does a hard knockdown.
* can be good for preemptive air to airs since she gets a hard knockdown on hit.
* Both air versions are also significantly less safe than the grounded versions, although their frame advantage varies.
* The best trick about this move is that if you do it while jumping over the opponent Yuri will turn around mid air and hit it as a crossup.
* The best trick about the air version is that if you do it while jumping over the opponent, Yuri will turn around midair and hit it as a crossup. This can lead to looping crossup oki.
* can not be done during backdash or a step dash.
* Air version cannot be done during backdash or a step dash.
* Yuri does a spinning kick that makes her travel forward.
* Yuri does a spinning kick that makes her travel forward. Both versions don't connect fully on crouchers, making them punishable.
* B version travels a shorter distance and has more recovery making it mostly worse than the D version, and like the D version it doesn't hit very well on crouchers either.
* B version travels a shorter distance and has more recovery, making it mostly worse than the D version.
* D version is good to use in combos when the opponent is standing as it's plus enough on hit that it lets her link a normal and combo afterwards.
* D version is good to use in combos when the opponent is standing, as it's plus enough on hit that it lets her link a normal and combo afterwards. This puts her meterless damage through the roof.
* D version is fairly safe on block if blocked standing but if the opponent crouches there will be gaps that they can use to punish the move.
* D version is fairly safe on block if blocked standing.
* this is a move best used for combos only as she has better tools for moving forward or using in blockstrings.
* This is a move best used for combos or blockstrings only, as she has better tools for moving forward in neutral.
== Desperation Moves ==
== Desperation Moves ==
'''Haoh Shokou Ken:''' f,hcf + A/C
'''Haoh Shokou Ken:''' <code>f,hcf+A/C</code>
* A version of Hao Sho Ko Ken is slower than C version, but can be comboed. Though the timing is a little tricky so the other two DMs will be better options for combos.
* Standard Kyokugen projectile DM. Great for controlling neutral, as it does a lot of damage, has a lot of speed variance between the two versions, and blows through normal projectiles.
* MAX version mirrors the C version but is bigger and does more damage.
* A version is slower than the C version, but it can be combo-ed into (though the timing is a little tricky).
* MAX version is basically the same as the C version, but with more hits and damage.
'''Hien Rekkou:''' qcf,qcf + A/C
'''Hien Rekkou:''' <code>qcfx2+A/C</code>
* has invul frames so can be used as a reversal.
* DP DM. Has invincibility frames, so it can be used as a reversal.
* A version consistently combos from 2 lights or heavies making it a good option for a combo super
* A version consistently combos from 2 lights or heavies, making it a good option for metered combos.
* C version only connects from heavies limiting it's use.
* C version only connects from heavies, limiting its use.
* Max version functions the same as the C version but deals more damage so it's also pretty limited.
* MAX version functions the same as the C version, just with more hits and damage, so it's also pretty limited.
'''Hien Hou'ou Kyaku:''' qcf,hcb + B/D
'''Hien Hou'ou Kyaku:''' <code>qcf,hcb+B/D</code>
* a ranbu super.
* A ranbu DM.
* can combo from lights so this super gives her some 3 hit confirms into super.
* Can combo from lights, so this DM gives her some 3-hit confirms into DM.
* can also be used as a kinda fast longer range punish
* Can also be used as a kinda fast, longer-range punish.
== Combos ==
== Combos ==
===0 Stock===
'''General Notes:'''
* In any metered combo, replace qcf,hcb+K with qcf,hcb+BD or f,hcf+P with f,hcf+AC for more damage if you have the resources.
Yuri is a poking- and rushdown-focused character with a large bag of tools to deal with every situation. In neutral, she has access to a lot of strong options: on the ground she has some great normal pokes, a dash punch, a stationary projectile, and a projectile DM, and in the air she has access to more good normals, an air throw, and an air projectile. On offense, Yuri has access to an overhead, a good low confirm, and multiple crossup options. On defense, she has access to a good DP and some fast long-range light normals for mashing out of pressure.
Changes from Previous Versions
98 to 98UM
st.C is now cancelable
st.D now has fewer startup frames
j.C now has a smaller hitbox vertically
nj.C's hitbox has been moved up to align with the hurtbox
j.A is now cancelable
Specials:
j.qcf+K has been added
qcb+P now has a bigger hitbox vertically, and no longer whiffs on small or tiny crouchers
Supers:
qcf,hcb+BD now has the same startup as the regular version
dp+C now launches on the first hit, so it won't drop mid-combo
f,hcf+A now has faster startup, and can now combo from heavies
f,hcf+C now travels faster
98UM to 98UMFE
Specials:
qcf+K now has less recovery on landing, and less frame advantage on block (patch notes do not specify whether it's the air or ground version)
qcb+D now does less damage, but also has less recovery; you can link a st.A or cr.A on hit afterward
Normal Moves
Close
cl.A: Same as st.A.
cl.B: A cancelable standing low. Has a very short activation range, so if the spacing isn't correct, st.B might come out.
cl.C: Kinda funny-looking uppercut. Hits quite high, so it can be good to stop jump-outs. Has a notable dead zone where it activates but whiffs. Unsafe on block. Cancelable.
cl.D: Knee to the midsection. Safer and more useful than cl.C. Cancelable.
Standing
st.A: A decent-ranged quick jab. Good for poking, mashing out of pressure, and stopping hops. Safe on block. Chainable and cancelable.
st.B: A quick high kick that's good for stopping hops and controlling space.
st.C: A fast hook punch. Good for ending blockstrings with because of the pushback, or to catch mashers in the corner. Cancelable, but hard to combo out of due to pushback.
st.D: Good for zoning and anti-airing, but has bad recovery. Has a lot of pushback on block, but can still be punished by moves that go very far very fast.
Crouching
cr.A: Fast, safe on block, and overall very similar to st.A. Chainable and cancelable.
cr.B: Standard low combo starter. Has good recovery. Chainable.
cr.C: An uppercut with fast startup that's good for anti-airing normal jumps. Cancelable.
cr.D: Sweep with bad recovery but decent range. Cancelable.
Jumping
j.A: Good for jump-ins, but has poor damage.
nj.A: Short-ranged elbow hook.
j.B: Good for jump-ins, and also has a big enough hitbox to be used as an instant overhead from a backward jump.
nj.B: A low, close-ranged kick.
j.C: A strong hammerfist. It can be performed fairly deep and is good for jumping in and starting combos with.
nj.C: A double-palmed attack that has limited range.
j.D: It can crossup, it hits deep, and it has a decent-sized hitbox.
nj.D: A great jumping side kick that is active for a while, which is great to be used defensively.
CD Normals
st.CD: Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
j.CD: Good for hop pressure due to its long blockstun.
Throws
Oni Harite:b/f+C (close)
Regular throw, techable. Yuri grabs the opponent and slaps them, sending them fullscreen with a soft knockdown.
Silent Nage:b/f+D (close)
Regular throw, techable. Yuri grabs the opponent, throws herself backward, and kicks them to the other side of the screen with a soft knockdown. Switches sides.
Tsubame Otoshi:b/d/f+C/D (close, in air)
Air throw, not techable. Yuri grabs the opponent in the air and dives with them into the ground, causing them to slide to the other end of the screen with a hard knockdown.
Command Moves
En Yoku:f+B
When done raw, it's a good overhead. When canceled into, it's a mid-hitting move that cannot be canceled out of (doesn't work as combo filler).
When late-canceled into, however, it maintains the overhead property, letting you surprise your opponent with an overhead in pressure.
Special Moves
Ko'oh Ken:qcf+A/C
Yuri throws out a projectile that barely leaves her hand.
The A version goes about half screen and the C version about 3/4s of the screen, mostly from Yuri sliding forward.
A good long-distance poke that recovers quicker than regular projectiles; still has enough recovery to be easily whiff-punished/jumped over/rolled through if done at the wrong time.
Can also be used to counter the opponent's projectiles, since it has a very active projectile hitbox.
Yuri Chou Upper:dp+A/C
Yuri's DP move.
The A version is an invincible reversal that hits once.
The C version is not a reversal, but it hits more times and deals more damage, moves forward significantly before hitting, and also has a followup.
The C version is one of Yuri's staple combo tools, as it will combo from both lights and heavies due to it travelling forwards a lot and coming out fairly quickly.
Both versions are very punishable on block.
Double Yuri Chou Upper:dp+C (during dp+C)
A followup to Yuri's dp+C, where she does a second one. Basically just adds more combo damage.
Unlike followups to a lot of other moves, this one will come out even on whiff.
Does two hits, just like dp+C, but on a successful hit only one will connect.
If the opponent blocks your dp+C, this move may make them mess up their punish, and the threat of it might make them hold off on punishing the first DP as well.
Yuri Chou Knuckle:qcb+A/C
Yuri does a dash punch with lots of startup, similar to Terry's Burn Knuckle.
Can be used as a longer poke that also lets Yuri get closer to the opponent.
The A version is very safe on block even at close ranges; the opponent needs a 1f command grab to consistently punish it point-blank, so outside of that range it is very safe.
Does have a fair amount of startup, so it can be hit before the punch comes out.
The C version is slightly less safe, but travels a larger distance.
Rai'oh Ken:qcf+B/D (can be performed in the air)
Yuri jumps up into the air and comes down with a close-ranged mid-hitting projectile.
Both versions are plus on block, making this a good tool to use in a blockstring to reset pressure with. This frame advantage also makes the D version a good approach tool.
The move does have long startup, so can be hit before the hitbox comes out.
The air version just does the projectile without the leap, and does not change Yuri's aerial trajectory at all. It hits mid and does a hard knockdown.
Both air versions are also significantly less safe than the grounded versions, although their frame advantage varies.
The best trick about the air version is that if you do it while jumping over the opponent, Yuri will turn around midair and hit it as a crossup. This can lead to looping crossup oki.
Air version cannot be done during backdash or a step dash.
Yuri Chou Mawashi Geri:qcb+B/D
Yuri does a spinning kick that makes her travel forward. Both versions don't connect fully on crouchers, making them punishable.
B version travels a shorter distance and has more recovery, making it mostly worse than the D version.
D version is good to use in combos when the opponent is standing, as it's plus enough on hit that it lets her link a normal and combo afterwards. This puts her meterless damage through the roof.
D version is fairly safe on block if blocked standing.
This is a move best used for combos or blockstrings only, as she has better tools for moving forward in neutral.
Desperation Moves
Haoh Shokou Ken:f,hcf+A/C
Standard Kyokugen projectile DM. Great for controlling neutral, as it does a lot of damage, has a lot of speed variance between the two versions, and blows through normal projectiles.
A version is slower than the C version, but it can be combo-ed into (though the timing is a little tricky).
MAX version is basically the same as the C version, but with more hits and damage.
Hien Rekkou:qcfx2+A/C
DP DM. Has invincibility frames, so it can be used as a reversal.
A version consistently combos from 2 lights or heavies, making it a good option for metered combos.
C version only connects from heavies, limiting its use.
MAX version functions the same as the C version, just with more hits and damage, so it's also pretty limited.
Hien Hou'ou Kyaku:qcf,hcb+B/D
A ranbu DM.
Can combo from lights, so this DM gives her some 3-hit confirms into DM.
Can also be used as a kinda fast, longer-range punish.
Combos
General Notes:
In any metered combo, replace qcf,hcb+K with qcf,hcb+BD or f,hcf+P with f,hcf+AC for more damage if you have the resources.
Meterless
Low
cr.Bx1-2, cr.A/st.A, dp+C > dp+C
Mid/Jump-In
(j.X), cl.C/cl.D, qcf+P
(j.X), cl.C/cl.D, dp+C > dp+C
cl.C/cl.D, qcb+D, st.A, dp+C > dp+C
Does great damage, but cannot be done out of a jump-in, and only works on standing opponents.
With Meter
Low
cr.Bx1-2, cr.A/st.A, qcf,hcb+K
This can be done as cr.Bx1-2, qcf+A, hcb+K for an easier cancel.
Mid/Jump-In
(j.X), cl.C/cr.C, qcf,hcb+K
With Quick MAX
Low
cr.Bx2, ABC, cl.D, f,hcf+P
Requires a microwalk after the Quick MAX to ensure you're close enough for cl.D
cr.B, st.A, ABC, st.C, qcf,hcb+K
Overhead
f+B, ABC, st.A, dp+C > dp+C
Mid
cl.C/cl.D, qcb+D, st.A, ABC, st.C, qcf,hcb+K
This cannot be done from a normal jump-in, but it does work from a crossup jump-in. It only works on standing opponents.
