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SPIN TO WIN
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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


Brian is an interesting character whose main strength is his unique air mobility. Brian's j.qcf+P move allows him to spin in the air and carry the momentum from whatever put him airborne with him. This means that he can choose a lot of different speeds and angles to traverse the air with, to make anti-airing him difficult for the opponent. The spin can be combo-ed into as well, and in many circumstances Brian can even combo out of it. On the ground, Brian is your classic big-bodied character, with access to some large pokes to control neutral, the fastest overhead in the game in his st.C, and a guard point attack that launches on hit. Brian is a character best played with the Extra mode dash, as he can do his j.qcf+P from it and gain extra mobility. Brian's weaknesses include a lack of a real invincible reversal, few fast close-range options, and his big body making him more susceptible to getting hit.
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== Changes from Previous Versions ==
== Changes from Previous Versions ==
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Normals:
Normals:


* st.A's hitbox has been lengthened
* f.A's hitbox has been lengthened


* st.C starts up 2 frames faster and has 10 less frames recovery; it is also now an overhead and is no longer cancelable
* f.C starts up 2 frames faster and has 10 less frames recovery; it is also now an overhead and is no longer cancelable


* j.A is now cancelable
* j.A is now cancelable


* j.d+C can no longer be done during a step dash
* j.2C can no longer be done during a step dash


Specials:
Specials:


* hcf+K has 4 frames less startup, 3 more active frames, and 5 frames less recovery
* 41236K has 4 frames less startup, 3 more active frames, and 5 frames less recovery


* hcf+K now causes a juggle state on hit
* 41236K now causes a juggle state on hit


Supers:
Supers:


* qcfx2+P now has increased invincibility
* 236236P now has increased invincibility


* qcb,hcf+P now travels faster and destroys projectiles
* 2141236P now travels faster and destroys projectiles


'''98UM to 98UMFE'''
'''98UM to 98UMFE'''
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Normals:
Normals:


* cl.C no longer whiffs on short crouchers
* c.C no longer whiffs on short crouchers


* j.C is now special cancelable
* j.C is now special cancelable
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Supers:
Supers:


* qcfx2+B now has faster startup
* 236236B now has faster startup


== Normal Moves ==
== Normal Moves ==
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'''Close'''
'''Close'''


* cl.A: Quite useless button. Slow for a panic button and whiffs on crouching opponents. Use cl.C instead. Chainable and cancelable.
* c.A: Quite useless button. Slow for a panic button and whiffs on crouching opponents. Use c.C instead. Chainable and cancelable.


* cl.B: Brian's fastest button, at 4f, but is even on hit and negative on block, and cannot chain into anything for a confirm. Another not-preferred button. Cancelable.
* c.B: Brian's fastest button, at 4f, but is even on hit and negative on block, and cannot chain into anything for a confirm. Another not-preferred button. Cancelable.


* cl.C: The main button you would use in close range. 5f start up, hits crouching opponents, 2 hits, and cancelable on both hits with a wide input window.
* c.C: The main button you would use in close range. 5f start up, hits crouching opponents, 2 hits, and cancelable on both hits with a wide input window.


* cl.D: Worse cl.C. Has more range than cl.C, but it being CLOSE button, that doesn't mean much. Cancelable.
* c.D: Worse c.C. Has more range than c.C, but it being CLOSE button, that doesn't mean much. Cancelable.


'''Standing'''
'''Standing'''


* st.A: A pretty far-reaching keepaway button. Decent anti-hop anti-air. Whiffs on crouching opponents.
* f.A: A pretty far-reaching keepaway button. Decent anti-hop anti-air. Whiffs on crouching opponents.


* st.B: A little slower and shorter version of st.A. Can hit crouching opponents.
* f.B: A little slower and shorter version of f.A. Can hit crouching opponents.


* st.C: The fastest overhead in the game, at 15f of start up. Solid neutral tool.
* f.C: The fastest overhead in the game, at 15f of start up. Solid neutral tool.


* st.D: 8f start up anti-air. Has big recovery.
* f.D: 8f start up anti-air. Has big recovery.


'''Crouching'''
'''Crouching'''


* cr.A: One of his better buttons. Cancelable.
* 2A: One of his better buttons. Cancelable.


* cr.B: Slow but long-range low starter. Chainable and cancelable.
* 2B: Slow but long-range low starter. Chainable and cancelable.


* cr.C: Simply put, this is budget Daimon df+C. Works as some kind of anti air and ground poke.
* 2C: Useful as an antiair and also as a grounded poke thanks to having more horizontal range than you might expect. The first part of 2C is special cancellable so you can do 2C > 41236B to put pressure on the opponent


* cr.D: Very long-reaching low. Another of his better buttons. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
* 2D: Very long-reaching low. Another of his better buttons. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.


'''Jumping'''
'''Jumping'''


* j.A: Handy for combo-ing into his j.d+C command normal. Has a lot of active frames. Cancelable.
* j.A: Handy for combo-ing into his j.2C command normal. Has a lot of active frames. Cancelable.


* j.B: Good air-to-air normal with a lot of reach and good active frames. Does not have a lot of priority.
* j.B: Good air-to-air normal with a lot of reach and good active frames. Does not have a lot of priority.


* j.C: Great jump-in button that also crosses up very well. Cancelable into j.qcf+P but not j.d+P.
* j.C: Great jump-in button that also crosses up very well. Cancelable into j.236P but not j.2P.


* j.D: Good air-to-air normal that has more priority than j.B.
* j.D: Good air-to-air normal that has more priority than j.B.
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'''CD Normals'''
'''CD Normals'''


* st.CD: Not so great. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
* 5CD: Not so great. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.


* j.CD: Decent for blockstun pressure or to air-to-air with, though his other air-to-air buttons are better.
* j.CD: Decent for blockstun pressure or to air-to-air with, though his other air-to-air buttons are better.
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== Throws ==
== Throws ==


'''Atomic Drop:''' <code>b/f+C (close)</code>
'''Atomic Drop:''' <code>4/6C (close)</code>


* Regular throw, techable. Brian picks up the opponent and smashes them against his knee making them fly almost full screen. causes soft knockdown.
* Regular throw, techable. Brian picks up the opponent and smashes them against his knee making them fly almost full screen. causes soft knockdown.


'''Rock Buster:''' <code>b/f+D (close)</code>
'''Rock Buster:''' <code>4/6D (close)</code>


* Regular throw, techable. Brian picks the opponent up and tosses them to the opposite side making them fly full screen. causes soft knockdown
* Regular throw, techable. Brian picks the opponent up and tosses them to the opposite side making them fly full screen. causes soft knockdown
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== Command Moves ==
== Command Moves ==


'''Buster Tomahawk:''' <code>d+C (in air)</code>
'''Buster Tomahawk:''' <code>j.2C (in air)</code>


* Can be combo-ed into from j.A.
* Can be combo-ed into from j.A.
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* On grounded hit it acts as a normal hit, on aerial hit it causes hard knockdown.
* On grounded hit it acts as a normal hit, on aerial hit it causes hard knockdown.
* Like other characters with aerial command normals like Kyo or Mai, Brian can extend the distance of his backdash by immediately doing j.2C (input as 441C), this is useful for creating space quickly


== Special Moves ==
== Special Moves ==


'''Brian Tornado:''' <code>hcf+A/C</code>
'''Brian Tornado:''' <code>41236A/C</code>


* Brian spins horizontally towards the opponent hitting them 3 times for A version, and 5 times for the C version.
* Brian spins horizontally towards the opponent hitting them 3 times for A version, and 5 times for the C version.
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* On hit, both versions causes a soft knockdown.
* On hit, both versions causes a soft knockdown.


'''Hyper Tackle:''' <code>hcf+B/D</code>
'''Hyper Tackle:''' <code>41236B/D</code>


* A shoulder tackle that has a brief amount of start-up, which knocks the enemy upwards in a juggle state.
* A shoulder tackle that has a brief amount of start-up, which knocks the enemy upwards in a juggle state.
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* The B version launches the opponent higher, allowing for easier combos after.
* The B version launches the opponent higher, allowing for easier combos after.


'''Screw Body Press:''' <code>qcf+A/C (in air)</code>
'''Screw Body Press:''' <code>j.236A/C (in air)</code>


* The core of Brian's neutral. Brian spins in the air as if he's skydiving, hitting multiple times and staying active until he lands.
* The core of Brian's neutral. Brian spins in the air as if he's skydiving, hitting multiple times and staying active until he lands.
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* Leaves the opponent standing and gives Brian a fair amount of advantage on hit, allowing him to combo out of it if he lands close enough.
* Leaves the opponent standing and gives Brian a fair amount of advantage on hit, allowing him to combo out of it if he lands close enough.


* Has bad priority below it, making it easily anti-aired. So don't use it from a high jump.
* Has bad priority below it, making it more easily anti-aired from below.  


'''Rocket Tackle:''' <code>dp+B/D</code>
* This attack is stronger when used from a forward step dash or a hyperhop, but doing it from a regular jump or superjump to mix up your angle or to cross up the opponent can also be good.
 
'''Rocket Tackle:''' <code>623B/D</code>


* Brian's sort-of DP. The B version doesn't have any invincibility, but the D version seems to have an autoguard frame during its startup.
* Brian's sort-of DP. The B version doesn't have any invincibility, but the D version seems to have an autoguard frame during its startup.
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* However, both versions combo from light and heavy attacks.
* However, both versions combo from light and heavy attacks.


*Reliable combo ender.
* Not very reliable as an antiair. Fairly slow and hits really high up making it whiff easily unless the opponent did a regular jump or superjump. It's better to use 2C or 5A for antiairing


'''Brian Hammer:''' <code>qcb+A/C</code>
* Reliable combo ender.
 
'''Brian Hammer:''' <code>214A/C</code>


* Brian swings his arms like hammer. Causes hard knockdown on hit (unless canceled into its followups) and safe on block.
* Brian swings his arms like hammer. Causes hard knockdown on hit (unless canceled into its followups) and safe on block.
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* Stopping it just here can be a correct choice, since the follow ups may whiff on certain distance.
* Stopping it just here can be a correct choice, since the follow ups may whiff on certain distance.


: '''Double Hummer:''' <code>qcb+A/C (during Brian Hammer)</code>
: '''Double Hummer:''' <code>214A/C (during Brian Hammer)</code>


:* Brian does another swing. Second swing doesn't have any knockdown and is very negative on both hit and block, don't stop here no matter what.
:* Brian does another swing. Second swing doesn't have any knockdown and is very negative on both hit and block, don't stop here no matter what.


:: '''DDT:''' <code>qcb+A/C (during Double Hummer)</code>
:: '''DDT:''' <code>214A/C (during Double Hummer)</code>


::* Ender that ends in a hard knockdown. Least likely to whiff at range of all the followups.
::* Ender that ends in a hard knockdown. Least likely to whiff at range of all the followups.


: '''Tiger Driver:''' <code>hcf+A/C (during Brian Hammer)</code>
: '''Tiger Driver:''' <code>41236A/C (during Brian Hammer)</code>


:* Piledriver.
:* Piledriver.


:: '''Samurai Bomb:''' <code>d,d+A/C (during Tiger Driver)</code>
:: '''Samurai Bomb:''' <code>22A/C (during Tiger Driver)</code>


::* Another piledriver, and another hard knockdown. This gives Brian massive frame advantage, allows him some oki games.
::* Another piledriver, and another hard knockdown. This gives Brian massive frame advantage, allows him some oki games.


:: '''Shoulder Back Breaker:''' <code>d,d,d+B/D (during Tiger Driver)</code>
:: '''Shoulder Back Breaker:''' <code>222B/D (during Tiger Driver)</code>


::* Brian does another grapple.
::* Brian does another grapple.


::: '''Buster & Bomb:''' <code>d,u+A/C (during Shoulder Back Breaker)</code>
::: '''Buster & Bomb:''' <code>28A/C (during Shoulder Back Breaker)</code>


:::* Ender for Brian's longest rekka chain. It does massive damage and of course is a hard knockdown.
:::* Ender for Brian's longest rekka chain. It does massive damage and of course is a hard knockdown.
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== Desperation Moves ==
== Desperation Moves ==


'''Big Bang Tackle:''' <code>qcfx2+B/D</code>
'''Big Bang Tackle:''' <code>236236B/D</code>


* Brian does a DM version of his '''Hyper Tackle''' with him skating to one side of the screen to the other.
* Brian does a DM version of his '''Hyper Tackle''' with him skating to one side of the screen to the other.
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* If blocked he will just go through them, but the opponent will need to block toward every opposing direction. If hit up close, the opponent will be juggled by the 3 rushes.
* If blocked he will just go through them, but the opponent will need to block toward every opposing direction. If hit up close, the opponent will be juggled by the 3 rushes.


'''American Super NOVA:''' <code>qcfx2+A/C</code>
'''American Super NOVA:''' <code>236236A/C</code>


* An anti air throw. Brian reaches for the sky (A version not very far, C version, he touches the life bars), then grabs the opponent, performing a DM version of his '''Shoulder Back Breaker''' sequence.
* An anti air throw. Brian reaches for the sky (A version not very far, C version, he touches the life bars), then grabs the opponent, performing a DM version of his '''Shoulder Back Breaker''' sequence.
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* MAX version does more damage.
* MAX version does more damage.


'''Galaxy Cyclone:''' <code>qcb,hcf+A/C</code>
'''Galaxy Cyclone:''' <code>2141236A/C</code>


* Kind of a psycho crusher move that has really bad recovery if blocked (he doesn't end up on the other side of the opponent). If it hits, Brian will end up on the other side and the opponent will be hardknocked down, for a possible okizeme attempt. Has a single Projectile Collision property on it, thus he can nullify one hit of projectile.
* Kind of a psycho crusher move that has really bad recovery if blocked (he doesn't end up on the other side of the opponent). If it hits, Brian will end up on the other side and the opponent will be hardknocked down, for a possible okizeme attempt. Has a single Projectile Collision property on it, thus he can nullify one hit of projectile.
*A version travels 1/2 of the screen, while C versions is fullscreen. A version is preferred midscreen as it gives Brian a 50/50 opportunity with a same side/cross-up j.C, as well as a more traditional Roll mix up. C version is better when using it as an anti-projectile tool due to its increased range.


* MAX version does more damage.
* MAX version does more damage.
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'''General Notes'''
'''General Notes'''
* You can combo into j.2C or 2141236P after any 41236B hit.
* If you're in extra gauge, you're in red health, and need access to the SDM version of 2141236P: you can simply quick max 41236B during your combo.


===Meterless===
===Meterless===
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''Low''
''Low''


: <code>cr.Bx2~3, cr.A</code>
: <code>2Bx2~3 > 2A</code>
: Reliable low confirm.
:* Reliable low confirm.


''Mid/Jump-In''
''Mid/Jump-In''


: <code>cl.C(1), qcb+P > hcf+P > d,d,d+K > d,u+P</code>
: <code>(j.X) > c.C(1) > 214P > 41236P > 222K > 28P</code>
: His strongest BnB. You can try d,d+P instead of d,d,d+K>d,u+P for better oki instead of damage.  
:* His strongest BnB. You can try 22P instead of 222K > 28P for better oki instead of damage.
 
: <code>c.C > 214P > 214P > 214P</code>
:* Version of the above for both hits of c.C. You can stop at first 214P for hard knockdown as well.


: <code>cl.C, qcb+P > qcb+P > qcb+P</code>
: <code>c.C(1, 2 if really close or after a cross-up) > 41236B > j.2C</code>
: Version of the above for both hits of cl.C. You can stop at first qcb+P for hard knockdown as well.
:* Another hard knockdown combo with higher damage. You can also end with 623D for higher damage but you lose the hard knockdown.


: <code>cl.C(1, 2 if really close), hcf+B, j.d+C</code>
: <code>j.236C > c.C(2) > 41236B > j.2C</code>
: Another hard knockdown combo with higher damage. You can dp+D for higher damage but lose hard knockdown.
:* A combo you can do after crossing up with Brian's air qcf+P from a normal jump or superjump.
:* Make sure to do the j.236P when Brian starts descending


===With Meter===
===With Meter===


: <code>cr.Bx2~3, cr.A, qcfx2+K</code>
: <code>2Bx2~3 > 2A > 236236K</code>
: Low confirm into DM. Quite unstable depending on distance.
:* Low confirm into DM. Quite unstable depending on distance.


: <code>cr.Bx2~3, cr.A, qcb,hcf+P</code>
: <code>2Bx2~3 > 2A > 2141236C</code>
: Another low confirm into DM, also unstable with distance.
:* Another low confirm into DM, also unstable with distance.
 
: <code>j.236C > c.C(2) > 41236B > 2141236C</code>
:* Cross-up j.236C combo ending in super


===With Quick MAX===
===With Quick MAX===


: <code>cr.Bx2~3, cr.A, ABC, qcb,hcf+P</code>
: <code>2Bx2~3 > 2A > 2141236ABC</code>
: Better stability than the meterless version.
:* Max bypass combo
:* Allows Brian to combo into 2141236P from max distance. Also useful for getting into max mode for SDM when you're in red health
:* Can be input as 2B > 214 > 2A > 236ABC
 
: <code>c.A/c.B > ABC > c.C > 41236B > j.2C/623D/2141236C</code>
 
: <code>j.236C > ABC > c.C(2) > 2141236C</code>
:* Easier version of Brian's cross-up combo from j.236P. Quick maxing the last hit before Brian hits the ground makes linking the c.C afterwards a lot more lenient.
 
''Step Dash''


: <code>cl.A/cl.B, ABC, cl.C, hcf+B, j.d+C/dp+D/qcb,hcf.P</code>
: <code>66 > j.236C > ABC > 2C > 2141236C</code>
:* Quick max combo from Brian's step dash j.236P. Try to delay the 236C a little bit after the forward dash otherwise you'll end up going up and over the opponent.
:* Try to quick max the last hit of the j.236C before Brian hits the ground. This is a bit of a tricky timing but can be gotten with practice.


== Strategy & Tips ==
== Strategy & Tips ==

Latest revision as of 16:09, 25 December 2024

SPIN TO WIN


Introduction

Brian is an interesting character whose main strength is his unique air mobility. Brian's air spin move allows him to become an incredibly active hitbox in the air and carry the momentum from whatever put him airborne with him. This means that he can choose a lot of different speeds and angles to traverse the air with, to make anti-airing him difficult for the opponent. The spin can be combo-ed into as well, and in many circumstances Brian can even combo out of it. On the ground, Brian is your classic big-bodied character, with access to some large pokes to control neutral, the fastest overhead in the game, and a guard point attack that launches on hit. Brian is a character best played with the Extra mode dash, as he can do his air spin from it and gain extra mobility. Brian's weaknesses include a lack of a real invincible reversal, few fast close-range options, and his big body making him more susceptible to getting hit.

Changes from Previous Versions

98 to 98UM

Normals:

  • f.A's hitbox has been lengthened
  • f.C starts up 2 frames faster and has 10 less frames recovery; it is also now an overhead and is no longer cancelable
  • j.A is now cancelable
  • j.2C can no longer be done during a step dash

Specials:

  • 41236K has 4 frames less startup, 3 more active frames, and 5 frames less recovery
  • 41236K now causes a juggle state on hit

Supers:

  • 236236P now has increased invincibility
  • 2141236P now travels faster and destroys projectiles

98UM to 98UMFE

Normals:

  • c.C no longer whiffs on short crouchers
  • j.C is now special cancelable

Supers:

  • 236236B now has faster startup

Normal Moves

Close

  • c.A: Quite useless button. Slow for a panic button and whiffs on crouching opponents. Use c.C instead. Chainable and cancelable.
  • c.B: Brian's fastest button, at 4f, but is even on hit and negative on block, and cannot chain into anything for a confirm. Another not-preferred button. Cancelable.
  • c.C: The main button you would use in close range. 5f start up, hits crouching opponents, 2 hits, and cancelable on both hits with a wide input window.
  • c.D: Worse c.C. Has more range than c.C, but it being CLOSE button, that doesn't mean much. Cancelable.

Standing

  • f.A: A pretty far-reaching keepaway button. Decent anti-hop anti-air. Whiffs on crouching opponents.
  • f.B: A little slower and shorter version of f.A. Can hit crouching opponents.
  • f.C: The fastest overhead in the game, at 15f of start up. Solid neutral tool.
  • f.D: 8f start up anti-air. Has big recovery.

Crouching

  • 2A: One of his better buttons. Cancelable.
  • 2B: Slow but long-range low starter. Chainable and cancelable.
  • 2C: Useful as an antiair and also as a grounded poke thanks to having more horizontal range than you might expect. The first part of 2C is special cancellable so you can do 2C > 41236B to put pressure on the opponent
  • 2D: Very long-reaching low. Another of his better buttons. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.

Jumping

  • j.A: Handy for combo-ing into his j.2C command normal. Has a lot of active frames. Cancelable.
  • j.B: Good air-to-air normal with a lot of reach and good active frames. Does not have a lot of priority.
  • j.C: Great jump-in button that also crosses up very well. Cancelable into j.236P but not j.2P.
  • j.D: Good air-to-air normal that has more priority than j.B.

CD Normals

  • 5CD: Not so great. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
  • j.CD: Decent for blockstun pressure or to air-to-air with, though his other air-to-air buttons are better.

Throws

Atomic Drop: 4/6C (close)

  • Regular throw, techable. Brian picks up the opponent and smashes them against his knee making them fly almost full screen. causes soft knockdown.

Rock Buster: 4/6D (close)

  • Regular throw, techable. Brian picks the opponent up and tosses them to the opposite side making them fly full screen. causes soft knockdown

Command Moves

Buster Tomahawk: j.2C (in air)

  • Can be combo-ed into from j.A.
  • Special cancelable into his spin move.
  • Hits overhead.
  • On grounded hit it acts as a normal hit, on aerial hit it causes hard knockdown.
  • Like other characters with aerial command normals like Kyo or Mai, Brian can extend the distance of his backdash by immediately doing j.2C (input as 441C), this is useful for creating space quickly

Special Moves

Brian Tornado: 41236A/C

  • Brian spins horizontally towards the opponent hitting them 3 times for A version, and 5 times for the C version.
  • Both versions only combo after heavy attacks, and they have poor recovery on block.
  • On hit, both versions causes a soft knockdown.

Hyper Tackle: 41236B/D

  • A shoulder tackle that has a brief amount of start-up, which knocks the enemy upwards in a juggle state.
  • The B version is safe on block, while the D version has slow recovery. The D version also moves further.
  • Both versions deal the same amount of damage.
  • Both versions have some guard point, but the D version has more.
  • The B version launches the opponent higher, allowing for easier combos after.

Screw Body Press: j.236A/C (in air)

  • The core of Brian's neutral. Brian spins in the air as if he's skydiving, hitting multiple times and staying active until he lands.
  • This move follows the velocity, both horizontal and vertical, you had upon use. It also reduces the effect of gravity on Brian, allowing him to keep that velocity for longer. Therefore, each direction and type of jump, as well as forward and backward dashes, give him different paths, and the point in the jump/dash where he activates it also changes its trajectory.
  • You can also tiger-knee the motion, shooting Brian into the sky very fast to the point of being offscreen for a couple seconds.
  • The C version is active for a longer duration than the A version.
  • Can cross the opponent up while they standing.
  • Can be canceled into from cancelable air normals.
  • Leaves the opponent standing and gives Brian a fair amount of advantage on hit, allowing him to combo out of it if he lands close enough.
  • Has bad priority below it, making it more easily anti-aired from below.
  • This attack is stronger when used from a forward step dash or a hyperhop, but doing it from a regular jump or superjump to mix up your angle or to cross up the opponent can also be good.

Rocket Tackle: 623B/D

  • Brian's sort-of DP. The B version doesn't have any invincibility, but the D version seems to have an autoguard frame during its startup.
  • The B version only hits standing opponents, whiffing on crouchers, while the D version whiffs on both. Point-blank, if the opponent is walking towards you, the D version will hit.
  • However, both versions combo from light and heavy attacks.
  • Not very reliable as an antiair. Fairly slow and hits really high up making it whiff easily unless the opponent did a regular jump or superjump. It's better to use 2C or 5A for antiairing
  • Reliable combo ender.

Brian Hammer: 214A/C

  • Brian swings his arms like hammer. Causes hard knockdown on hit (unless canceled into its followups) and safe on block.
  • Starter for Brian's rekkas.
  • Stopping it just here can be a correct choice, since the follow ups may whiff on certain distance.
Double Hummer: 214A/C (during Brian Hammer)
  • Brian does another swing. Second swing doesn't have any knockdown and is very negative on both hit and block, don't stop here no matter what.
DDT: 214A/C (during Double Hummer)
  • Ender that ends in a hard knockdown. Least likely to whiff at range of all the followups.
Tiger Driver: 41236A/C (during Brian Hammer)
  • Piledriver.
Samurai Bomb: 22A/C (during Tiger Driver)
  • Another piledriver, and another hard knockdown. This gives Brian massive frame advantage, allows him some oki games.
Shoulder Back Breaker: 222B/D (during Tiger Driver)
  • Brian does another grapple.
Buster & Bomb: 28A/C (during Shoulder Back Breaker)
  • Ender for Brian's longest rekka chain. It does massive damage and of course is a hard knockdown.

Desperation Moves

Big Bang Tackle: 236236B/D

  • Brian does a DM version of his Hyper Tackle with him skating to one side of the screen to the other.
  • If blocked he will just go through them, but the opponent will need to block toward every opposing direction. If hit up close, the opponent will be juggled by the 3 rushes.

American Super NOVA: 236236A/C

  • An anti air throw. Brian reaches for the sky (A version not very far, C version, he touches the life bars), then grabs the opponent, performing a DM version of his Shoulder Back Breaker sequence.
  • Unfortunately, Brian is unable to juggle into this.
  • MAX version does more damage.

Galaxy Cyclone: 2141236A/C

  • Kind of a psycho crusher move that has really bad recovery if blocked (he doesn't end up on the other side of the opponent). If it hits, Brian will end up on the other side and the opponent will be hardknocked down, for a possible okizeme attempt. Has a single Projectile Collision property on it, thus he can nullify one hit of projectile.
  • A version travels 1/2 of the screen, while C versions is fullscreen. A version is preferred midscreen as it gives Brian a 50/50 opportunity with a same side/cross-up j.C, as well as a more traditional Roll mix up. C version is better when using it as an anti-projectile tool due to its increased range.
  • MAX version does more damage.

Combos

General Notes

  • You can combo into j.2C or 2141236P after any 41236B hit.
  • If you're in extra gauge, you're in red health, and need access to the SDM version of 2141236P: you can simply quick max 41236B during your combo.

Meterless

Low

2Bx2~3 > 2A
  • Reliable low confirm.

Mid/Jump-In

(j.X) > c.C(1) > 214P > 41236P > 222K > 28P
  • His strongest BnB. You can try 22P instead of 222K > 28P for better oki instead of damage.
c.C > 214P > 214P > 214P
  • Version of the above for both hits of c.C. You can stop at first 214P for hard knockdown as well.
c.C(1, 2 if really close or after a cross-up) > 41236B > j.2C
  • Another hard knockdown combo with higher damage. You can also end with 623D for higher damage but you lose the hard knockdown.
j.236C > c.C(2) > 41236B > j.2C
  • A combo you can do after crossing up with Brian's air qcf+P from a normal jump or superjump.
  • Make sure to do the j.236P when Brian starts descending

With Meter

2Bx2~3 > 2A > 236236K
  • Low confirm into DM. Quite unstable depending on distance.
2Bx2~3 > 2A > 2141236C
  • Another low confirm into DM, also unstable with distance.
j.236C > c.C(2) > 41236B > 2141236C
  • Cross-up j.236C combo ending in super

With Quick MAX

2Bx2~3 > 2A > 2141236ABC
  • Max bypass combo
  • Allows Brian to combo into 2141236P from max distance. Also useful for getting into max mode for SDM when you're in red health
  • Can be input as 2B > 214 > 2A > 236ABC
c.A/c.B > ABC > c.C > 41236B > j.2C/623D/2141236C
j.236C > ABC > c.C(2) > 2141236C
  • Easier version of Brian's cross-up combo from j.236P. Quick maxing the last hit before Brian hits the ground makes linking the c.C afterwards a lot more lenient.

Step Dash

66 > j.236C > ABC > 2C > 2141236C
  • Quick max combo from Brian's step dash j.236P. Try to delay the 236C a little bit after the forward dash otherwise you'll end up going up and over the opponent.
  • Try to quick max the last hit of the j.236C before Brian hits the ground. This is a bit of a tricky timing but can be gotten with practice.

Strategy & Tips

Videos

King of Fighters 98 UM FE: Brian Guide by Mash It Out

External Links

The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition
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