<section begin="image"/>[[File:KOFXV Kyo Profile.png|thumb|Kyo Kusanagi is the heir to the Kusanagi clan and successor of the Kusanagi Style of Ancient Martial Arts. The Kusanagi clan is one of three entrusted with a Sacred Treasure, and thus a cleansing flame resides within Kyo's very own blood.<br/>Though his biggest rival is Iori Yagami, they are both left with little option but to put aside their differences and team up once again for this latest KOF to hopefully prevent Orochi from resurrecting once again.]]<section end="image"/>
<section begin="image"/>[[File:KOFXV Kyo Profile.png|thumb|Kyo Kusanagi is the heir to the Kusanagi clan and successor of the Kusanagi Style of Ancient Martial Arts. The Kusanagi clan is one of three entrusted with a Sacred Treasure, and thus a cleansing flame resides within Kyo's very own blood.<br/>Though his biggest rival is Iori Yagami, they are both left with little option but to put aside their differences and team up once again for this latest KOF to hopefully prevent Orochi from resurrecting once again.
* '''All-Rounder''': Kyo is good at pretty much everything in the midrange and closerange game. He has great normals, great close-range specials, solid confirms, and easy damage thanks to his rekkas.
* '''All-Rounder''': Kyo is good at pretty much everything in the midrange and closerange game. He has great normals, great close-range specials, solid confirms, and easy damage thanks to his rekkas.
* '''Great Damage''': Whether meterless or metered, Kyo can dish out great damage. His basic confirms often yield good damage and solid corner carry, while his meter burn routes allow to him to tack on high damage supers to anything for a big cash out.
* '''Great Close Range Pressure''': Once Kyo is next to his opponent, he becomes a real threat. Moves like his rekka mixups and his EX command grab let him perform high damage conversions with knockdown consistently. Once his opponent is in the corner his game becomes even better, since he gains access to his devastating Orochinagi Loops.
* '''Great Close Range Pressure''': Once Kyo is next to his opponent, he becomes a real threat. Moves like j.2C, his rekka mixups and his EX command grab let him perform high damage conversions with knockdown consistently. Once his opponent is in the corner his game becomes even better, since he gains access to his devastating (but difficult) Orochinagi Loops.
* '''Shiki Rekkas''': Kyo's rekka's are his most valuable tool. They help him confirm, contest neutral, and muscle through his opponents offense. Good use of them is key to running his gameplan, and they always pay out well when used properly.
* '''Shiki Rekkas''': Kyo's rekka's are his most valuable tool. They help him confirm, contest neutral, and muscle through his opponents offense. Good use of them is key to running his gameplan, and they always pay out well when used properly.
* '''Great Punish Game''': At the cost of 0.5 bars, Kyo can punish moves that might be safe thanks to distance with his 623AC since it travels forward and starts up at 4F. His 236AC also lets him push forward across neutral at high speed, which can be difficult for most characters to react to.
* '''Great Punish Game''': At the cost of 0.5 bars, Kyo can punish moves that might be safe thanks to distance with his 623AC since it travels forward and starts up at 4F. His 236AC also lets him push forward across neutral at high speed, which can be difficult for most characters to react to.
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Corner<br/>
Corner<br/>
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2B > 2A > 3D > 236D,D > 624K = 221 dmg<br/>
2B > 2A > 3D > 236D ~ D, 624K = 191 dmg<br/>
Close C > 3D > 236D,D > 236C > 623C = 306 dmg <br/>
* Whiffs on crouching opponents outside of hitstun.
Hits high enough to effectively jab hops out of the air. Pretty safe to throw out and can combo into his light Rekka series, but vulnerable to crouching moves as it whiffs on crouching opponents.
Hits high enough to effectively jab hops out of the air. Pretty safe to throw out and can combo into his 236A series or 236BD, but vulnerable to crouching moves as it whiffs on crouching opponents that aren't already in hitstun.
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|description=
|description=
* Can be chained into from light normals.
* Can be chained into from light normals.
A quick poke button that is very useful for checking an opponent looking to run in from mid-range. Also somewhat useful in pressure for stuffing some of an opponent's options after some pressure strings, or topping off damage if you are too far away to land a full combo. Damage is not as great as f.D, but is better on whiff than 5D.
A quick poke button that is very useful for checking an opponent looking to run in from mid-range. Also somewhat useful in pressure for stuffing some of an opponent's options after some pressure strings, or topping off damage if you are too far away to land a full combo. Damage is not as great as 5D, but is better on whiff than far D.
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====Far C====
====Far C====
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* Can be cancelled into specials
* Can be cancelled into specials
Kyo steps forward during the startup of st.C, giving it excellent range. Despite being slower than average, it is a very strong poke especially given that it is one of the few st.Cs in the game that is special-cancellable.
Kyo steps forward during the startup of st.C, giving it excellent range. Despite being slower than average, it is a fairly strong poke.
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|moveId=kyo_std
|moveId=kyo_std
|description=
|description=
One of Kyo's standout pokes, st.D is fast and has higher than average damage, making it a decent neutral tool.
One of Kyo's standout pokes, st.D is fast and has good range, making it a decent neutral tool.
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|description=
|description=
* Standing low.
* Standing low.
* Doesn't chain into other light attacks.
* Chains into itself and other light attacks, but has greater pushback.
Has some niche use as a mix-up tool and for catching an opponent looking to jump out of pressure, but is otherwise rarely used.
Chainable standing low that excels at starting blockstrings, but mind the pushback.
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|description=
|description=
* Slower than 2A, can't be staggered.
* Slower than 2A, can't be staggered.
* No longer links into Close C.
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|name=jump A
|name=jump A
|input=j.A
|input=j.A
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|description2=* Lifts his legs up, helping him hop over projectiles.
|description2=* Lifts his legs up, helping him hop over projectiles.
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====Jump B====
====Jump B====
{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXV
{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXV
|moveId=kyo_hb,kyo_jb
|moveId=kyo_hb, kyo_jb
|name=jump B
|name=jump B
|input=j.B
|input=j.B
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|description2=* Kyo's go to Crossup button.
|description2=* Kyo's go to Crossup button.
* Great way to deal with low-profiling attempts.
* Great way to deal with low-profiling attempts.
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|name=jump C
|name=jump C
|input=j.C
|input=j.C
|description2=* Placeholder
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|description2=
Strong jump-in, hits fairly deep, very active. Kyo's best air button for starting a combo from.
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====Jump D====
====Jump D====
{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXV
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|name=jump D
|name=jump D
|input=j.D
|input=j.D
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|description2=* Kyo's longest air normal.
|description2=* Kyo's longest air normal.
A great air to air button with good range. Its hitbox make it great to stop air approaches but limits its use as an offensive jump-in since it has to be done very late for it to hit on crouching opponents.
A great air to air button with good range. Its hitbox make it great to stop air approaches but limits its use as an offensive jump-in since it has to be done very late for it to hit on crouching opponents.
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Kyo slides slightly backwards before dealing a massive blow with his shoulders. Since it shrinks his hurtbox it can be used to create whiff punish situations with the correct spacing and make it less minus on block or even plus. ''ex.:2B>2B>2B>CD''
Kyo slides slightly backwards before dealing a massive blow with his shoulders. Since it shrinks his hurtbox it can be used to create whiff punish situations with the correct spacing and make it less minus on block or even plus. ''ex.:2B>2B>2B>CD''
Probably the best CD in the game between its egregious hitbox, hurtbox displacement, relative safety, and massive whiff cancels.
Extremely good CD for ground offense, but has a nasty habit of whiffing against hops. A staple for Kyo's pressure due to its movement, disjoint, relative safety and whiff cancel options.
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*Same animation and range as his CD
*Same animation and range as his CD
Having the same forward movement makes his Shatter Strike good on offensive reads from considerable range. Can be followed up by 236BB for great reward on hit
Having the same forward movement makes his Shatter Strike good on offensive reads from considerable range. Can be followed up by 236BB for great reward on hit
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====AdvanceStrike====
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|moveId=kyo_qcb+cd
|description=
*Same animation and range as his CD.
* The throw counter is at the feet.
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|name=jump CD
|name=jump CD
|input=j.CD
|input=j.CD
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|description2=* Very aggressive and deep hitting.
|description2=* Very aggressive and deep hitting.
A great tool for offensive approach. Once the hitbox is active, and with forward momentum, it will most likely win or trade against most air buttons and ground normals giving you a soft knockdown letting you attempt another offensive approach.
A great tool for offensive approach. Once the hitbox is active, and with forward momentum, it will most likely win or trade against most air buttons and ground normals giving you a soft knockdown letting you attempt another offensive approach.
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|moveId=kyo_6B
|moveId=kyo_6B
|input=6B
|input=6B
|captions="Outer Style: Roaring Axe of Heaven"
|imageCaptions="Outer Style: Roaring Axe of Heaven"
|hitboxCaptions= Raw Version, , Cancel Version
|description=
|description=
* Standing overhead
* Standing overhead
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|moveId=kyo_3D
|moveId=kyo_3D
|input=3D
|input=3D
|captions="Style 88"
|imageCaptions="Style 88"
|hitboxCaptions= Raw Version, , Cancel Version
|description=
|description=
* Two hits, both low
* Two hits, both low
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|captions="Outer Style: Hell Drop"
|captions="Outer Style: Hell Drop"
|description=
|description=
* Great downward hitbox.
* Hard knockdown on airborne opponents.
* Hard knockdown on airborne opponents.
Kyo combines his fists and slams down on the opponent. Heavily nerfed from his 2D era, it has potential to crossup opponents but j.B does a better job at it and, while his dowward hitbox is great, the forward hitbox is smaller than his j.B or j.A making it a bad air to air option even if it slams aerial opponents back down to the ground in a hard knockdown. This move can be done during a backdash to slightly extend travel distance, reduce landing recovery, and shorten your hitbox. When your back is to the corner, doing it out of a backdash has some niche use as a quick overhead.
Kyo combines his fists and slams down on the opponent. Heavily nerfed from his 2D era, it has potential to crossup opponents but j.B does a better job at it and, while his dowward hitbox is decent, the forward hitbox is smaller than his j.B or j.A making it a bad air to air option even if it slams aerial opponents back down to the ground in a hard knockdown. This move can be done during a backdash to slightly extend travel distance, reduce landing recovery, and shorten your hitbox. When your back is to the corner, doing it out of a backdash has some niche use as a quick overhead.
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|moveId=kyo_dp+A,kyo_dp+C,kyo_dp+AC
|moveId=kyo_dp+A,kyo_dp+C,kyo_dp+AC
|input=623A/C/AC
|input=623A/C/AC
|captions="Method 100: Demon Burner"
|imageCaptions="Method 100: Demon Burner"
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, , , C Version, , , EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
* A version hits twice, some upper-body invincibility.
* A version hits twice and has some invincibility to physical air attacks.
* C version hits thrice, fully invincible meterless reversal.
* C version hits thrice, fully invincible meterless reversal.
Kyo's Dragon Punch-styled special. All versions result in a techable knockdown and have relatively long recovery time, and as a result are unsafe on whiff or block. Grounded hits of this move (except for EX version) can be cancelled into ground supers.
Kyo's Dragon Punch-styled special. All versions result in a techable knockdown and have relatively long recovery time, and as a result are unsafe on whiff or block. Grounded hits of this move (except for EX version) can be cancelled into ground supers.
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|moveId=kyo_4214B,kyo_4214D,kyo_4214BD
|moveId=kyo_4214B,kyo_4214D,kyo_4214BD
|input=4214B/D/BD
|input=4214B/D/BD
|captions="Rainbow Energy Dynamite Kick"
|imageCaptions="Rainbow Energy Dynamite Kick"
|hitboxCaptions= B Version, , ,D Version, , ,EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
* Hard knockdown on B/D versions
* Hard knockdown on B/D versions
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|moveId=kyo_236b,kyo_236d,kyo_236bd
|moveId=kyo_236b,kyo_236d,kyo_236bd
|input=236B/D/BD
|input=236B/D/BD
|captions="Method 75: Revision"
|imageCaptions="Method 75: Revision"
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Verison, EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
* This two-part launcher is a staple of Kyo's combo game.
* This two-part launcher is a staple of Kyo's combo game.
* Should you fail to hitconfirm into it, you can still save yourself from punishment by delaying the 2nd hit.
* Should you fail to hitconfirm into it, you can still save yourself from punishment by delaying the 2nd hit.
* B version keeps the opponent grounded, D version knocks down, and EX version automatically performs the follow-up.
* B version keeps the opponent grounded, D version knocks down, and EX version automatically performs the follow-up.
* Covers a lot of airspace.
* Regular versions adds an extra 5% combo scaling.
* Covers a lot of airspace.
* '''EX''' version allows for a continued juggle if 236K,K has already been used. If 236BD is used first, you can still perform the meterless 236K,K
* '''EX''' version allows for a continued juggle if 236K,K has already been used. If 236BD is used first, you can still perform the meterless 236K,K
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===75 • Shiki Kai (Follow Up)===
===75 • Shiki Kai (Follow Up)===
{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXV
{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXV
|moveId=kyo_236bk,kyo_236dk,kyo_236bdk
|moveId=kyo_236bk,kyo_236dk
|input=B/D after Shiki Kai B/D
|input=B/D after Shiki Kai B/D
|description3=
|description2=
* Delayable follow-up launcher.
* Delayable follow-up launcher.
* As with the first kick, regular versions adds an extra 5% combo scaling, for a total of 20% after both hits land.
* Both versions can be delayed to the point where the combo drops, where the D version at least still causes a knockdown.
* Both versions can be delayed to the point where the combo drops, where the D version at least still causes a knockdown.
* '''EX''' version performs its follow-up automatically at fastest timing. Whiffs on crouch block.
* '''EX''' version performs its follow-up automatically at fastest timing. Whiffs on crouch block.
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|moveId=kyo_qcf+A
|moveId=kyo_qcf+A
|input=236A
|input=236A
|captions="Method 114: Wild Bite"<br>
|imageCaptions="Method 114: Wild Bite"<br>
<small>"Your body... is weak!"</small>
<small>"Your body... is weak!"</small>
|hitboxCaptions= , Hitbox in Neutral, Hit State Only Hitbox
|description=
|description=
* Rekka starter.
* Rekka starter.
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* Rekka chain bridge
* Rekka chain bridge
Kyo uppercuts his opponent after Aragami. This is mostly just your filler follow-up, not much special other than adding combo damage and making Kyo's rekka enders consistent. Leads to a soft knockdown if done without the other two follow-ups. Immensely unsafe on block, though it can be used as a (very) risky frame-trap if the opponent tries to press a button after blocking Aragami.
Kyo uppercuts his opponent after Aragami. This is mostly just your filler follow-up, not much special other than adding combo damage and making Kyo's rekka enders consistent. Leads to a soft knockdown if done without the other two follow-ups. Immensely unsafe on block, though it can be used as a (very) risky frame-trap if the opponent tries to press a button after blocking Aragami.
There is a built-in safeguard to prevent 236A>236P's input overlap from causing an unwanted super cancel into 236236P. As such, it impossible to super cancel this move by inputting a super before this move hits. Doing so will instead result in Yanosabi (A/C ender) launching. If going for a super cancel, make sure to press the button for the super ''after'' Konokizu hits.
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* Rekka chain bridge
* Rekka chain bridge
* Hits low
* Hits low
* Adds an extra 25% to combo scaling.
* Trades with 3f moves when done immediately from 236A on block
* Trades with 3f moves when done immediately from 236A on block
Kyo swings for the opponent's feet with this brand new rekka chain route. Like other chains, this can be used to frametrap and as a low mix-up complement to his overhead chain. Can also catch opponents trying to back walk or backdash out of rekka pressure. The low profile and solid pushback on block make this very difficult to punish properly without specific reads, and the 3F frametrap will catch any attempts to mash out.
Kyo swings for the opponent's feet with this brand new rekka chain route. Like other chains, this can be used to frametrap and as a low mix-up complement to his overhead chain. Can also catch opponents trying to back walk or backdash out of rekka pressure. The low profile and solid pushback on block make this very difficult to punish properly without specific reads, and the 3F frametrap will catch any attempts to mash out.
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|moveId=kyo_236c,kyo_236ac
|moveId=kyo_236c,kyo_236ac
|input=236C/AC
|input=236C/AC
|captions="Method 115: Poison Bite"
|imageCaptions="Method 115: Poison Bite"
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, , EX Version
|description2=
|description2=
* Longer rekka with even more auto guard.
* Longer rekka with even more auto guard.
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|moveId=kyo_236C~63214P,kyo_236AC~63214P
|moveId=kyo_236C~63214P,kyo_236AC~63214P
|input=236C/AC~63214A/AC
|input=236C/AC~63214A/AC
|captions="Method 401: Crime Composition"
|imageCaptions="Method 401: Crime Composition"
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, EX Version
|description2=
|description2=
* Very short. Has a tendency to whiff, especially after the EX version.
* Very short. Has a tendency to whiff, especially after the EX version.
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|moveId=kyo_63214b,kyo_63214d,kyo_63214bd
|moveId=kyo_63214b,kyo_63214d,kyo_63214bd
|input=63214B/D/BD
|input=63214B/D/BD
|captions="Method 212: Harp Moon of Heaven", "Burn!"
|imageCaptions="Method 212: Harp Moon of Heaven", "Burn!"
|hitboxCaptions= B Version, , , D Version, , , EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
* Kyo runs forward and triggers an attack when close.
* Kyo runs forward and triggers an attack when close.
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* Powerful combo ender, but when super canceled make sure to do it on the last hit.
* Powerful combo ender, but when super canceled make sure to do it on the last hit.
* EX is a 3f grab with no running.
* EX is a 3f grab with no running.
* Gets an easy 4f safejump in the corner.
* Much better oki than most rekka enders, especially midscreen.
A hitgrab where Kyo charges forward to grab the opponent, detonating them in his fist if he isn't blocked. This is Kyo's best meterless ender, granting great damage and corner carry as well as a hard knockdown. Can be easily cancelled into either of Kyo's supers for consistent damage. If you're learning Kyo, try to end most of your combos with this move if possible.
A hitgrab where Kyo charges forward to grab the opponent, detonating them in his fist if he isn't blocked. This is Kyo's best meterless ender, granting great damage and corner carry as well as a hard knockdown. Can be easily cancelled into either of Kyo's supers for consistent damage. If you're learning Kyo, try to end most of your combos with this move if possible.
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version Charge, Normal Version, , Max Version Charge, Max Version
|description2=
|description2=
* If A or C version held for 60 frames since super freeze, it will launch significantly faster and deal 30 more damage. This faster version will combo from the same setups as if the button was not held.
* If A or C version held for 60 frames since super freeze, it will launch significantly faster and deal 30 more damage. This faster version will combo from the same setups as if the button was not held.
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|name=182 Shiki
|name=182 Shiki
|input=236236A/C/AC
|input=236236A/C/AC
|captions="Method 182"
|imageCaptions="Method 182"
|hitboxCaptions= Both Versions Charge, Normal Version, , Max Version
|description2=* Just as his Orochinagi, holding A or C after the super flash will make it deal more damage.
|description2=* Just as his Orochinagi, holding A or C after the super flash will make it deal more damage.
* The A/C versions give better oki than his A/C Orochinagi since it leaves the opponent close to Kyo.
* The A/C versions give better midscreen oki than his A/C Orochinagi since it leaves the opponent close to Kyo.
* Unsafe if uncharged, but becomes unblockable if held for three seconds.
Kyo rushes forward with a series of fire-empowered blows, ending with an explosion that gives a generous amount of frame advantage.
Kyo rushes forward with a series of fire-empowered blows, ending with an explosion that gives a generous amount of frame advantage.
Ultimately, your choice as Kyo is to decide between whether to use this move as a combo ender or to go for Orochinagi. They both have their pros and cons. Orochinagi will deal higher damage (especially if you loop it once) but 182 Shiki gives the better oki, so make a decision wisely.
Ultimately, you will be using Orochinagi more than this move. This move's most common use cases are that it is easier to cancel into off a raw DP and it will combo off normals that are directly super cancelled(e.g. far D or 6B). Not a bad super, but outclassed by Orochinagi as a combo ender in most cases.
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|input=2141236CD
|input=2141236CD
|captions="Reverse Method 1212: Eight Clouds"
|captions="Reverse Method 1212: Eight Clouds"
|description=* Launches a fast projectile that travels about 90% of the screen. Because of the slightly slow startup and mid-level hitbox, climax cancels from juggles using A/C versions of 182 Shiki will miss. While the total base damage is 490, it never reaches this value as it scales itself with its own hits. On the other hand, it has a higher than average minimum damage of 245.
|description=* Launches a fast projectile that travels about 90% of the screen. Because of the slightly slow startup and mid-level hitbox, climax cancels from juggles using A/C versions of 182 Shiki will miss. While the total base damage is 510, it never reaches this value as it scales itself with its own hits. This makes the climax scale better in longer rather than shorter combos.
Kyo Kusanagi is the heir to the Kusanagi clan and successor of the Kusanagi Style of Ancient Martial Arts. The Kusanagi clan is one of three entrusted with a Sacred Treasure, and thus a cleansing flame resides within Kyo's very own blood. Though his biggest rival is Iori Yagami, they are both left with little option but to put aside their differences and team up once again for this latest KOF to hopefully prevent Orochi from resurrecting once again.
Jump: 40f Hop: 32f Backdash: 21f Run Speed Ranking: 5
Kyo Kusanagi is a well-rounded character who works best at close range thanks to his many different ways to mix up the opponent. Kyo's Aragami special moves allow him to choose between a variety of different routes to hit the opponent high or low, though smart use of them is required since they are often punishable if blocked and can be reversal'ed through. In addition to high/low mixups, Kyo also has a strong cross-up game thanks to j.B and j.2C, as well as a command grab via EX Kototsuki Yo. For his neutral game, Kyo has a number of great normals to help him contest space. If all else fails, he can muscle through with his excellent DP and begin his close range game. Finally, Kyo also has great meterless/0.5 bar damage, especially in the corner. He works well in any team position, but is best played mid thanks to his great meter burn and weakness to zoning. Since many zoners become much stronger with meter, Kyo wants to get in and take care of as much of the enemy team as he can before allowing his other teammates to capitalize on his incredible meter build. Kyo is a good choice for both KOF beginners and veterans alike, as his strong fundamentals, great mixups and solid damage will take players far no matter their skill level.
Kyo Kusanagi is a strong close-range combatant who utilizes his signature rekkas to finish his opponents or open them up.
Pros
Cons
All-Rounder: Kyo is good at pretty much everything in the midrange and closerange game. He has great normals, great close-range specials, solid confirms, and easy damage thanks to his rekkas.
Great Close Range Pressure: Once Kyo is next to his opponent, he becomes a real threat. Moves like his rekka mixups and his EX command grab let him perform high damage conversions with knockdown consistently. Once his opponent is in the corner his game becomes even better, since he gains access to his devastating Orochinagi Loops.
Shiki Rekkas: Kyo's rekka's are his most valuable tool. They help him confirm, contest neutral, and muscle through his opponents offense. Good use of them is key to running his gameplan, and they always pay out well when used properly.
Great Punish Game: At the cost of 0.5 bars, Kyo can punish moves that might be safe thanks to distance with his 623AC since it travels forward and starts up at 4F. His 236AC also lets him push forward across neutral at high speed, which can be difficult for most characters to react to.
Fantastic Meter Battery: Kyo's heavy reliance on specials for conversions, pressure and mixups means he builds an insane amount of meter. It's not uncommon for him to be put at point and build anywhere from two to three bars by himself, which your mid can immediately take advantage of. If Kyo remains in play, he can also cash out the meter for fantastic damage in the corner.
Punishable: Many of Kyo's specials lack either frame advantage or spacing when blocked, which makes him lose his turn off of a bad read. For example, all of Kyo's rekka enders are punishable if blocked, while his second-stage chains have immense pushback on block. While Kyo does get decent reward off of successful rekka reads, he must consistently win interactions or be punished for his mistake where other characters could simply back off.
Precise Timing: If you're the kind of player who doesn't like to leave any damage on the table, Kyo may be frustrating as he has many optimal combos that involve precise delays and timings. Thankfully, his combo flexibility means he has many easier combos you can opt for.
Many Choices: Many of Kyo's listed upsides don't necessarily exist at the same time. Without meter, he loses out on oki, corner carry, defense, mixups, and his best punishment. As such, he must often make choices that other similarly powerful characters don't. Understanding when and how to use these choices is paramount in using Kyo to his fullest potential.
Quick Combo Reference
In a nutshell:
Kyo's general combo structure can be summarized as
Any normal > 3D > 236D,D launcher > 624K > Super.
However, his most damaging routes may be more execution heavy; such as the use of charged Orochinagi, Orochinagi loops or his 212 Shiki OTG rekka follow up. This may require good use of KOF's buffering system and/or the use of shortcuts.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
special
6
2
14
-1
-3
-
30
60
Whiffs on crouching opponents outside of hitstun.
Hits high enough to effectively jab hops out of the air. Pretty safe to throw out and can combo into his 236A series or 236BD, but vulnerable to crouching moves as it whiffs on crouching opponents that aren't already in hitstun.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30
Mid
super
6
2
13
0
-2
-
30
60
Can be chained into from light normals.
A quick poke button that is very useful for checking an opponent looking to run in from mid-range. Also somewhat useful in pressure for stuffing some of an opponent's options after some pressure strings, or topping off damage if you are too far away to land a full combo. Damage is not as great as 5D, but is better on whiff than far D.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
special
10
3
19
-1
-3
-
70
120
Can be cancelled into specials
Kyo steps forward during the startup of st.C, giving it excellent range. Despite being slower than average, it is a fairly strong poke.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
90
Mid
super
8
4
20
-3
-5
Low: 8 to 17 (10 Frames)
70
120
One of Kyo's standout pokes, st.D is fast and has good range, making it a decent neutral tool.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
command
4
2
8
+5
+3
-
30
60
Mash A on hit or block to go into Rush Combo.
One of Kyo's three fastest buttons. Can serve as an emergency anti-air or mash button for Kyo, and is also plus on block for pressure. Can link into Close C on hit for combos, or stagger into itself and other buttons on block for frametraps.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30
Low
command
5
2
13
0
-2
-
30
60
Standing low.
Chains into itself and other light attacks, but has greater pushback.
Chainable standing low that excels at starting blockstrings, but mind the pushback.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
command
4
3
19
-1
-3
-
70
120
Kyo's fastest normal, tied with Close A and 2A
Can be linked into from Close A
Close C is one of Kyo's combo starters, able to be cancelled into 6B or 3D and then into a special/super, as well as being special cancelable itself. Because it reaches upward, it also makes for a good anti-air option for someone trying to jump over you.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80
Mid
command
6
2
20
-1
-3
-
70
120
Slightly slower than cl.C but stronger.
Has more pushback so a canceled-into 4214K doesn't fly over the opponent if set up right.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
command
7
4
19
-2
-4
-
70
120
Cancel-able anti-air, allowing for counter hit juggles with 236BD.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop A
hop A
40
High
-
4
5
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
50
jump A
jump A
45
High
-
4
5
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
60
Lifts his legs up, helping him hop over projectiles.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop B
hop B
40
High
-
5
9
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
50
jump B
jump B
45
High
-
5
10
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
60
Kyo's go to Crossup button.
Great way to deal with low-profiling attempts.
His best jump normal for hopping over projectiles, like Heidern's.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop C
hop C
70
High
-
6
8
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
100
jump C
jump C
70
High
-
6
8
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
120
Strong jump-in, hits fairly deep, very active. Kyo's best air button for starting a combo from.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop D
hop D
70
High
-
8
5
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
100
jump D
jump D
70
High
-
8
5
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
120
Kyo's longest air normal.
A great air to air button with good range. Its hitbox make it great to stop air approaches but limits its use as an offensive jump-in since it has to be done very late for it to hit on crouching opponents.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75
Mid
command
16
5
20
Wall Splat - HKD (gnd) (75 to 91) / SKD (air)
-2 (Close Range) to 2 (Max Range)
-
100
160
Slides forward with an active hitbox.
Good for whiff cancels.
Kyo slides slightly backwards before dealing a massive blow with his shoulders. Since it shrinks his hurtbox it can be used to create whiff punish situations with the correct spacing and make it less minus on block or even plus. ex.:2B>2B>2B>CD
Extremely good CD for ground offense, but has a nasty habit of whiffing against hops. A staple for Kyo's pressure due to its movement, disjoint, relative safety and whiff cancel options.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75
Mid
-
15
6
27
Crumple - HKD (93) / Wall Bounce (Air hit)
-10 (Close Range) to -5 (Max Range)
Armor: 4 to 14 (11 frames)
0
200
Same animation and range as his CD
Having the same forward movement makes his Shatter Strike good on offensive reads from considerable range. Can be followed up by 236BB for great reward on hit
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop CD
hop CD
80
Mid
-
14
6
1 on ground
SKD
-
-
80
120
jump CD
jump CD
90
Mid
-
14
8
1 on ground
SKD
-
-
80
140
Very aggressive and deep hitting.
A great tool for offensive approach. Once the hitbox is active, and with forward momentum, it will most likely win or trade against most air buttons and ground normals giving you a soft knockdown letting you attempt another offensive approach.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
100
-
-
1
1
0
HKD (22)
Unblockable
-
0
-
Hard knockdown
Kyo's elbows the opponent and sends them to the floor. The hard knockdown means you can run up and try for oki afterward.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
100 (50+50)
-
-
1
1
0
HKD (30)
Unblockable
-
0
-
Hard knockdown
Kyo tosses the opponent behind him and elbow drops them. The opponent is knocked down longer than the C throw, allowing for greater oki potential or a safejump after a hyperhop.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75 [50]
High
super [special]
23 [15]
2
21 [18]
-2 [+1]
-4 [-1]
-
80 [40]
110 [60]
Standing overhead
Startup in brackets [] is for cancel version.
Cancel version loses overhead properties, but gains special cancels
Overhead axe kick that can help open an opponent up, but is minus on both hit and block, and you cannot cancel into anything except supers or Quick Max on hit. The cancel version has much more combo-ability as it can be cancelled into specials, but requires some range dependency. Doesn't see all that much use because of the reward of hop normals, but can still be useful to catch an opponent off guard on your offense after a jump-in / jump CD.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70 (30+40)
Low [ Mid ]
special(1), super
7 [11]
2 (6) 2
21
-8
-10
-
30+40
30+40
Two hits, both low
First hit is special cancellable, second is not
Kyo sweeps with both of his legs. Both hits are low, but neither of them knock down. First hit is cancellable even if not cancelled into. Typically the go-to combo filler command normal as it is not range dependent like the axe kick, and it combos from basically every normal you can cancel into it from. It has a better range than sweep as well, but that doesn't come without downsides; the second hit is unsafe on both hit and block, and even with the spacing it can still be punished with supers at times. Also not recommended to throw this out randomly in neutral as it is even more risky on whiff than sweep.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80
High
-
12
4
(Landing)+1 if move lands before activation. (Landing)+5 if move lands during and after activation.
13 (Lowest height) to 1 (Highest height)
7 (Lowest height) to -5 (Highest height)
-
80
60
Hard knockdown on airborne opponents.
Kyo combines his fists and slams down on the opponent. Heavily nerfed from his 2D era, it has potential to crossup opponents but j.B does a better job at it and, while his dowward hitbox is decent, the forward hitbox is smaller than his j.B or j.A making it a bad air to air option even if it slams aerial opponents back down to the ground in a hard knockdown. This move can be done during a backdash to slightly extend travel distance, reduce landing recovery, and shorten your hitbox. When your back is to the corner, doing it out of a backdash has some niche use as a quick overhead.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A
A
78 (55+25)
Mid
super(1)
4
4, (1), 4
42
SKD (23: Tech / 50: Non-tech)
-27
Full body against non-projectile air moves: 1 to 5 (5 frames)
50+20
60+30
C
C
135 (80+30+30)
Mid
super(1)
7
3, 6, 6
48
SKD (16: Tech / 43: Non-tech)
-35
Full Body: 1 to 10 (10 Frames)
40+20+20
60+40+40
AC
AC
170~200 (40+15*9+40)
Mid
-
4
3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3
53
SKD (10: Tech / 50: Non-tech)
-45
Full Body: 1 to 9 (9 Frames)
0
60+30+30+20
A version hits twice and has some invincibility to physical air attacks.
C version hits thrice, fully invincible meterless reversal.
Kyo's Dragon Punch-styled special. All versions result in a techable knockdown and have relatively long recovery time, and as a result are unsafe on whiff or block. Grounded hits of this move (except for EX version) can be cancelled into ground supers.
The A version hits twice and has some upper-body invincibility, making it an effective but very committal anti-air, and thus not recommended to be your first choice of an AA. Will trade with jump-ins if timed too early. Does the least damage of the three DPs.
The C version hits three times and is his actually fully invincible, meterless reversal. Can be used to get out of pressure, but it mostly only covers Kyo's front, so it is vulnerable to cross-ups and the opponent jumping over you to bait it.
Finally, the EX version will hit either 8 or 9 times, hits behind Kyo, reaches its max range the fastest, and does the most damage. In very specific spacings (e.g. c.D > 6B > 623AC), this move can actually hit 10 times.
Can also punish moves that have high pushback on block if they are minus enough
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
-
19
6
18
HKD (42 - Stand hit to 44 - Crouch hit)
-4 (Stand block) to -2 (Crouch block)
-
100
100
130
Mid
-
30
8
14
HKD (47 - Stand hit to 48 - Crouch hit)
1 (Stand block) to 2 (Crouch block)
-
150
120
100
Mid
-
18
7
16
Ground Bounce - HKD (69 - Stand hit to 74 - Crouch hit)
-7 (Stand block) to -4 (Crouch block)
-
0
100
Hard knockdown on B/D versions
Ground bounce on EX version
Kyo leaps in an arc and brings his leg down on the opponent's head, granting a hard knockdown on hit. A highly committal tool that Kyo can use to get around fireball zoning or pokes if he has the right read. Depending on the spacing and the stance in which the opponent blocks this move, the advantage can vary between punishable on block to even plus on block.
The B version is one of the faster versions and leaps about 1/3rd of a screen's distance. In most cases, it is generally minus or even unsafe on block and ends your turn. Can also be used in combos after a D Shiki Kai for a quick and easy hard knockdown ender. Can be useful for punishing fireballs.
The D version covers more distance (~2/3rds of the screen), but is slower and easier to react to. A little to safer to throw out due to always being safe on block or advantageous on block, regardless of character size or block stance, but at the same time more prone to being anti-aired or avoided on reaction. The startup makes it have absolutely no use in combos.
The EX version travels about the same distance as the D version, but at a more shallow arc and goes active a frame earlier than the B version, making it the fastest. Causes ground bounce on hit, leading itself to being a staple in Kyo's BNB combos as a way to start a juggle. This does more damage than his other EX combo starter, 236BD, so if you need to make a choice on where to spend half a bar, use this move. It's even more unsafe on block than the B version, leaving him point-blank with punishable frame advantage, and can only go over ground fireballs, limiting its applications in neutral.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30
Mid
-
15
4
30
-19
-21
-
40
40
30
Mid
-
20
5
29
Launcher - SKD (20: Tech / 47: Non-tech)
-21
-
40
40
40
Mid
-
10
3 (6) 4
19
Launcher - SKD (55: Tech / 82: Non-tech)
-6 (Stand Block) / -13 (Crouch Block 1st hit)
-
40
80
This two-part launcher is a staple of Kyo's combo game.
Should you fail to hitconfirm into it, you can still save yourself from punishment by delaying the 2nd hit.
B version keeps the opponent grounded, D version knocks down, and EX version automatically performs the follow-up.
Regular versions adds an extra 5% combo scaling.
Covers a lot of airspace.
EX version allows for a continued juggle if 236K,K has already been used. If 236BD is used first, you can still perform the meterless 236K,K
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
As with the first kick, regular versions adds an extra 5% combo scaling, for a total of 20% after both hits land.
Both versions can be delayed to the point where the combo drops, where the D version at least still causes a knockdown.
EX version performs its follow-up automatically at fastest timing. Whiffs on crouch block.
114 Shiki • Aragami
Kyo's 236A rekka can go into a couple different chains and a couple different enders, all with different uses. While they are listed seperately here as they all require detail, it may become confusing to follow along. To save you a bit of trouble, here is a table of the chains and a brief description of each, and you can scroll down and continue reading for more in-depth explanations of the specifics and usages for each rekka part.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
60
Mid
super
11
6
21
-6
-8
Mid Body Armor: 5 to 6 (2 frames)
30
30
Rekka starter.
Upper body auto guard.
Destroys projectiles
Kyo does a flaming hook, as the start of Kyo's light rekka chains which can branch off into a few different routes. Due to that, this is a swiss army knife of a move and the lifeblood of Kyo's game, flipping between a mid-range harassment tool, pressure and mix-up tool, and core combo piece. You can use Aragami as a poke, or as a relatively safe blockstring ender (it's "unsafe" on block, but has quite a bit of pushback, actually making you somewhat safe). It's also useful for destroying projectiles, though this won't work on EX projectiles or super projectiles (such as Haoh Shokoken).
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
45
Mid
super
9
8
25
SKD (21: Tech / 48: Non-tech)
-14
-
40
40
Rekka chain bridge
Kyo uppercuts his opponent after Aragami. This is mostly just your filler follow-up, not much special other than adding combo damage and making Kyo's rekka enders consistent. Leads to a soft knockdown if done without the other two follow-ups. Immensely unsafe on block, though it can be used as a (very) risky frame-trap if the opponent tries to press a button after blocking Aragami.
There is a built-in safeguard to prevent 236A>236P's input overlap from causing an unwanted super cancel into 236236P. As such, it impossible to super cancel this move by inputting a super before this move hits. Doing so will instead result in Yanosabi (A/C ender) launching. If going for a super cancel, make sure to press the button for the super after Konokizu hits.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
40
Mid
-
12
6
22
SKD (38: Tech / 78: Non-tech - Immediate cancel)
-9
-
40
60
Rekka chain ender
Kyo does a sliding kick after Konokizu that sends the opponent flying into a soft knockdown to end the Aragami chain. Is best used to end combos midscreen for corner carry in exchange for not being a hard knockdown. Unsafe on block.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
40
Mid
-
12
3
27
HKD (38 - Immediate cancel)
-11
-
60
60
Rekka chain ender
Kyo elbows the opponent after Konokizu, slamming them down onto the ground and ending the Aragami chain. Like Konokizu, this move is unsafe on block. It grants a hard knockdown, allowing for okizeme afterward. Despite the animation, it does not hit high and can be blocked crouching.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
40
High
-
24
4
27
HKD (34)
-14
-
60
60
Rekka chain bridge
Overhead
Hard knockdown
Trades with 6f moves when done immediately from 236A on block
Kyo transitions straight into Yanosabi from Aragami. Unlike the ender version, this version of Yanosabi is an overhead. Can be used to frametrap and mix up an opponent at the same time, but still unsafe on block. Due to pushback, this move can be very difficult to punish without supers at midscreen. You can actually use this to end certain midscreen juggle combos instead of using a rekka chain ender to grant safejump okizeme afterward with an immediate hyperhop j.C.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
90 (10+80)
Mid
-
5
3
33
HKD (11)
-17
-
-
0
Rekka chain ender
Can hit knocked down opponents ("OTG")
Hard knockdown
Kyo grabs the opponent and burns them up. This is a hitgrab similar to his standalone special move of the same name, but is able to hit OTG this time to make itself an ender to his rekkas. Knocks the opponent very far away and serves to allow Kyo some corner carry off of the overhead if it lands, but gives him no okizeme opportunity. Unsurprisingly unsafe on block.
A very interesting thing about this move is that while it's designed to grab after the overhead hits, it can actually grab OTG off of any knockdown, allowing Kyo to get extra damage off of unteched knockdowns (for example, after a sweep), or at the end of certain combos, but the former requires either very good reactions or reads so it's not recommended.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
60
Mid
-
16
5
30
HKD (21)
-16
-
60
60
Rekka chain ender
Can hit OTG
Hard knockdown
Kyo punches the ground to end his rekka chain. Doesn't do as much damage as the 63214K ender, but instead it leaves better positioning for okizeme. Unsafe on block similar to the hitgrab ender.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
60
Low
-
21
2
29
SKD (23: Tech / 50: Non-tech)
-12
-
60
60
Rekka chain bridge
Hits low
Adds an extra 25% to combo scaling.
Trades with 3f moves when done immediately from 236A on block
Kyo swings for the opponent's feet with this brand new rekka chain route. Like other chains, this can be used to frametrap and as a low mix-up complement to his overhead chain. Can also catch opponents trying to back walk or backdash out of rekka pressure. The low profile and solid pushback on block make this very difficult to punish properly without specific reads, and the 3F frametrap will catch any attempts to mash out.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
60
Mid
-
21
2
25
Juggle - SKD (39: Tech / 66: Non-tech)
-12
-
60
100
Super cancel-able follow-up to the low.
A great launcher for corner damage, since this goes right into Orochinagi loops very easily. The long airtime after launch is great for priming a 236BD > 236A > 632146C~236A/C to start the loop.
Can also be followed up into 236A > 236A midscreen with a well timed B/D as midscreen ender, the A/C follow up can be done in the corner for abit of meterless damage and oki, he can also super cancel the second rekka hit for meter cashout
Can be combo'ed into 236BD in the corner for longer combos or can go directly into DP for Orochinagi ender
Can also use 236A > 624A/C > 624B/D follow up in the corner for his hitgrab ender
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80
Mid
-
21
2
27
HKD (36)
-8
-
60
60
Do not get fooled this is a mid.
Combos from the Munotsuchi low for a hard knockdown.
Can catch rolls
Midscreen option for when the low connects. The hard knockdown allows Kyo to leap forward with j.2C and resume pressure with a safejump. Also has good corner carry.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
super
18
6
20
-2
-7
Mid Body Armor: 7 to 11 (5 frames)
40
40
90
Mid
-
18
5
16
+0
-2
Upper Body Armor: 3 to 12 (10 frames)
-
40
Longer rekka with even more auto guard.
EX version is even longer and has even more autoguard, but the 1st hit has way more range than the 2nd one, causing whiffs.
Only has one route, and it's meant for combos.
Kyo's heavy rekka. While not as prolific as Aragami, Dokugami has a number of great uses. It can be used as a great whiff punisher midscreen since it leads to respectable damage on hit, it has great range to punish people trying to poke Kyo out, and the autoguard makes it a bit easier to use on reaction to muscle through attempts to approach. EX Dokugami is also a fantastic midrange punishment tool, since it has incredible range and lots of autoguard frames.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
super
10
3
29
-11
-13
-
30
30
25
Mid
-
10
3
23
-5
-7
-
-
40
Very short. Has a tendency to whiff, especially after the EX version.
The EX version has more pushback making it safe against meterless options.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
65
Mid
-
6
4
35
SKD (20: Tech / 47: Non-tech)
-20
-
-
40
55
Mid
-
6
4
35
SKD (32: Tech / 59: Non-tech)
-20
-
-
40
Pretty spinning finisher.
Can't be whiff canceled into, unlike the rest of the string.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
B
B
124 (30+10+90)
Mid
super
15 (4+11?)
3
27
HKD (40)
-11
Low Body: 1 to 14 (14 Frames - Earliest active attack)
-
0
D
D
124 (30+10+90)
Mid
super
15 (4+11?)
3
27
HKD (40)
-11
Low Body after opponent is in proximity box.
-
0
BD
BD
170 (50+120)
-
-
3
1
39
HKD (40)
Unblockable
Full Body 3 (1 Frame)
-
0
Kyo runs forward and triggers an attack when close.
B version has full low immunity, while D version only has low immunity after the attack is triggered.
Powerful combo ender, but when super canceled make sure to do it on the last hit.
EX is a 3f grab with no running.
Much better oki than most rekka enders, especially midscreen.
A hitgrab where Kyo charges forward to grab the opponent, detonating them in his fist if he isn't blocked. This is Kyo's best meterless ender, granting great damage and corner carry as well as a hard knockdown. Can be easily cancelled into either of Kyo's supers for consistent damage. If you're learning Kyo, try to end most of your combos with this move if possible.
The EX version is a strong tool for Kyo's gameplan in the corner. While the Aragami mixups and hop mixups are what you should be relying on to open people up, conditioning with his normals and then going in for a command grab can make Kyo extremely scary in the corner. EX Kototsuki does decent damage on hit and is often worth the 0.5 bars spent on it, so make sure you layer it into your gameplan every once in a while to keep them scared.
Super Special Moves
Ura 108 Shiki • Orochinagi
Ura 108 Shiki • Orochinagi
214236A/C/AC
214236A/C/AC
"Reverse Method 108: Serpentine Mowdown"
"Chew on this!"
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A/C
A/C
180/210/240/270
Mid
advanced, climax
23[99]
10
30
HKD (58)
-21
Full Body: 1 to 3 ( 3 frames)/ Upper Body: 4 to 18 (15 frames)/ Upper Body during charge.
-
-
AC
AC
330/345/360/420 (110/115/120/140)*3
Mid
climax
10[104]
10
30
HKD (62)
-17
Full Body: 1 to 9 (9 frames), Upper Body during charge.
-
-
If A or C version held for 60 frames since super freeze, it will launch significantly faster and deal 30 more damage. This faster version will combo from the same setups as if the button was not held.
While the AC version does more damage than the AC version of 182 Shiki, it is much trickier to combo into climax for full damage, especially away from the corner. Cancelling too early before the 3rd hit loses damage and too late may cause the climax to miss. If you're going for a Climax super, go for 182 Shiki instead for more consistent combos.
Kyo's signature super move. Kyo momentarily charges his flame powers to unleash a fiery prominence. Does rather high damage at all points in a combo, making it an effective choice when going for a metered ender.
An important element of Orochinagi is its ability to loop into itself. If Kyo has hit his opponent with Orochinagi after they've been launched (usually after 236D, D > 236C > 623C), then he can hit them while they're falling with 623C and launch them back into the move. This lets Kyo deal over 750 damage with four bars, giving him incredible kill potential as an anchor. These are called the Orochinagi Loops, and can be seen demonstrated in this clip.
Orochinagi Loops are high damage and great reward, but are known for being pretty finnicky. They are also extremely hard to do if you perform the normal inputs of 623C~2141236C, so instead use KOF shortcuts and perform the setup as 632146C~236C to get the loops much easier.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
Just as his Orochinagi, holding A or C after the super flash will make it deal more damage.
The A/C versions give better midscreen oki than his A/C Orochinagi since it leaves the opponent close to Kyo.
Kyo rushes forward with a series of fire-empowered blows, ending with an explosion that gives a generous amount of frame advantage.
Ultimately, you will be using Orochinagi more than this move. This move's most common use cases are that it is easier to cancel into off a raw DP and it will combo off normals that are directly super cancelled(e.g. far D or 6B). Not a bad super, but outclassed by Orochinagi as a combo ender in most cases.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
CD
CD
440 (90+60+60+30*10) Min:255
Mid
-
11
20
45
HKD (35)
-24 (Close Range) to -5 (Max Range)
Full Body: 1 to 16 (16 frames)
-
-
Launches a fast projectile that travels about 90% of the screen. Because of the slightly slow startup and mid-level hitbox, climax cancels from juggles using A/C versions of 182 Shiki will miss. While the total base damage is 510, it never reaches this value as it scales itself with its own hits. This makes the climax scale better in longer rather than shorter combos.
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