*Longer than a lot of other characters' far heavies.
A quick slash with better range and faster startup than 5B, but lacks special cancel properties. It may not start combos but it's one of his best pokes.
A quick slash with better range and faster startup than 5B, but lacks special cancel properties.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_fb
|moveId=Haohmaru_fb
|captions=6D in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* Does not hit low like in the original game.
* Does not hit low like in the original game.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_fc
|moveId=Haohmaru_fc
|captions=Neutral 101
|captions=farB in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* Far variant of his standing medium slash.
* Can hit some characters from round start distance, but is a step too short on most.
Large poke that's good for controlling space.
Large poke that's good for controlling space.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_fd
|moveId=Haohmaru_fd
|captions=5D in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* Same animation as his close D, but not cancellable, so be careful.
* Same animation as his close D, but not cancellable, so be careful.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_cla
|moveId=Haohmaru_cla
|captions=closeA in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* Close variant of his standing light slash.
* Links into closeC, allowing Haohmaru to perform damaging light confirms up close.
* Chains into cl.C at close range, allowing Haohmaru to perform damaging light confirms up close.
A very fast normal that's also very plus. This normal is ''extremely'' important for Haohmaru's low confirms, as it links into cl.C. Haohmaru should typically always be trying to cancel into cl.C when this move lands, especially considering how mediocre his autocombo is.
A very fast normal that's also very plus. This normal is ''extremely'' important for Haohmaru's confirms, allowing him to link into closeC from lows and crossups. Haohmaru should typically always be trying to cancel into cl.C when this move lands, especially considering how mediocre his autocombo is.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_clb
|moveId=Haohmaru_clb
|captions=6D in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* Same exact frame data as his st.B, not much to say.
* Same exact frame data as his st.B, not much to say.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_clc
|moveId=Haohmaru_clc
|captions=closeB in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* Close medium slash from the home game.
* '''THE BUTTON'''
''Always'' try to link into this when cl.A hits. Large activation range.
Haohmaru's go to heavy. Links from closeA, starts his combos, amazing proximity. It may be slower than most closeCs, but it doesn't dissapoint.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_cld
|moveId=Haohmaru_cld
|captions=5D in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* Same animation as far D, but cancels into both specials and 6A.
* Same animation as far D, but cancels into both specials and 6A.
Haohmaru's cl.D looks exactly the same as his far D, but he can cancel it into both specials and 6A. This can be rather confusing, so just use cl.C when you're in proximity.
Haohmaru's cl.D looks exactly the same as his far D, but he can cancel it into both specials and 6A. This can be rather confusing, and it's speed doesn't help it in being overshadowed by closeC.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_2a
|moveId=Haohmaru_2a
|captions=2A in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* Close variant of his crouching light slash.
*Plus on block.
Haohmaru jabs the opponent with the hilt of his katana. Safe for pressure and used to go into farB, its stubby range is the only thing holding it down.
Haohmaru jabs the opponent with the hilt of his katana. This is his safest crouching normal and it is plus on block, so it can be used to frame trap.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_2b
|moveId=Haohmaru_2b
|captions=2D in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* Crouching kick from the home series.
* the low
Haohmaru's main low, lets him start combos into 2A or closeA, decent range too.
Haohmaru is able to link cl.A > cl.C from this, allowing for damaging light conversions.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_2c
|moveId=Haohmaru_2c
|captions=2C/66C in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* Crouching heavy slash from the home game.
* Puts airborne opponents into a juggle state on counterhit
* Puts airborne opponents into a juggle state on counterhit
Anti-air with above-average damage, but is slow and cannot be linked into from jump-ins. Can be extremely damaging if it counter-hits an airborne opponent, in which case it will juggle them.
Anti-air with above-average damage, but is slow and cannot be linked into from jump-ins. Its main job is as an anti air but it can be use for some Quick Max combos.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_2d
|moveId=Haohmaru_2d
|captions=3D/66D in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* the other low
* Moves Haohmaru forward during the animation, giving it a lot of range.
* Moves Haohmaru forward during the animation, giving it a lot of range.
* Universal sweep from the original game.
Haohmaru slides forward a considerable distance, giving this cr.D great range. However, it cannot cancel into command normals or specials, so Haohmaru cannot cancel into anything to make it safer if it gets blocked.
Haohmaru slides forward a considerable distance, giving this cr.D great range. However, it cannot cancel into command normals or specials, so Haohmaru cannot cancel into anything to make it safer if it gets blocked.
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|input=j.A
|input=j.A
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|captions=jUnarmedS in SamSho
|description2=
|description2=
* Based on his unarmed jumping slash.
Basic, quick air-to-air.
Basic, quick air-to-air.
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|input=j.B
|input=j.B
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|captions=jD in SamSho
|description2=
|description2=
* Jumping kick from the home game.
* Crosses up.
* Hits crouching opponents.
Slightly slower, but slightly more active than j.A.
One of his most important normals and his go to crossup. You will be using this a lot, so be mindful of your jumps.
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|input=j.C
|input=j.C
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|captions=jC in SamSho
|description2=
|description2=
* Jumping heavy slash from the original game.
* Hits crouching opponents.
A big j.C, hits very deep. It sacrifices horizontal range to for the ability to hit couchers and have less pushback than jD.
A ''very'' slow j.C, but hits very deep. Practically useless when performed from a hop.
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|input=j.D
|input=j.D
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|captions=jB in SamSho
|description2=
|description2=
* Godly aerial, as an air-to-air, or a jump-in.
Haohmaru performs a sideways slash. Covers a large amount of range and is a great air-to-air and a very good jump-in as well. Doesn't hit crouchers but it will hit at ranges where jB or jC won't.
* Jumping medium slash from the home game.
* The "original XV Gato 2C" of air-to-air normals.
Haohmaru performs a sideways slash. Covers a large amount of range and is a great air-to-air and a very good jump-in as well.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_cd
|moveId=Haohmaru_cd
|captions=jdAB in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* Based on his Stance Break animation from ''Samurai Shodown''.
Haohmaru performs a shoulder charge that advances him forward. Good for kara canceling, the range of which Haohmaru advances forward is low, making it hard or impossible for him to perform Shatter Strike combos.
Haohmaru performs a shoulder charge that advances him forward. Good for kara canceling. The range of which Haohmaru advances forward is low, making it hard or impossible for him to perform Shatter Strike combos.
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|name=Shatter Strike
|name=Shatter Strike
|description=
|description=
Has lower forward movement than it looks. Won't combo after 6A.
* Won't combo off of 6A
Has lower forward movement than it looks. Barely ever combos.
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|moveId=Haohmaru_214cd
|moveId=Haohmaru_214cd
|description=
|description=
*Same animation and range as his CD.
* Same animation and range as his CD.
* The throw counter is at the feet.
* The throw counter is at the feet.
Standard Advanced Strike, the extra time allows him to go into 236D combos.
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|input=j.CD
|input=j.CD
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|hitboxCaptions= Hop Version, Jump Version
|captions=KOF Original
|description2=
|description2=
Very slow, but massive j.CD. Be careful with abusing this—it's easy to get punished up close.
Very slow, but massive j.CD. Lets him easily fish for Counter Hits but be careful, the hurtbox also becomes bigger.
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|name=Adamantine Slash
|name=Adamantine Slash
|input=(close) 4/6C
|input=(close) 4/6C
|imageCaptions=BC in SamSho6
|description=
|description=
* Placeholder
Based on his old throw, leaves him just enough oki outside of the corner.
* Leads to a safejump in the corner.
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|name=Headwind Slash
|name=Headwind Slash
|input=(close) 4/6D
|input=(close) 4/6D
|imageCaptions=KOF Original
|description=
|description=
* Placeholder
Uses his back throw from SamSho as a basis. About the same as his C Throw.
* Leads into a less reliable safejump when against the corner.
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|input=6A
|input=6A
|hitboxCaptions= Raw Version, Cancel Version
|hitboxCaptions= Raw Version, Cancel Version
|captions=BC in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* As a command overhead, slow if used raw, but starts up faster and turns into a mid if canceled into.
* As a command overhead, slow if used raw, but starts up faster and turns into a mid if canceled into.
His main overhead, but its mostly used for combos and frametraps, very useful but nothing unique.
A slow overhead with noticeably long startup and middling range. One of Haohmaru's only attacks that's slower than it is in SamSho.
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|name=Iron Flash
|name=Iron Flash
|input=AC
|input=AC
|captions=farC in SamSho
|description=
|description=
* '''H E A V Y'''
* Data in [] refers to clean hit.
* Completely uncancelable—cannot be canceled into or cancel into anything.
* Completely uncancelable—cannot be canceled into or cancel into anything.
* Causes a soft knockdown on counterhit (+22: Tech / +62: Non-tech)
* Causes a soft knockdown on counterhit (+22: Tech / +62: Non-tech). Crumples on counterhit if it clean hits.
A very unique normal for the KoF series, Haohmaru's AC lacks any cancel properties and has very slow startup, but makes up for it with absurdly high damage, doing the same as the average 1-bar super. On counter-hit, it causes a soft knockdown, and on a regular hit, it causes a unique stagger effect that leaves Haohmaru safe on hit to compensate for the otherwise high block disadvantage.
A very unique normal for the KoF series, Haohmaru's AC lacks any cancel properties and has very slow startup, but makes up for it with absurdly high damage, doing the same as the average 1-bar super. On counter-hit, it causes a soft knockdown, and on a regular hit, it causes a unique stagger effect that leaves Haohmaru safe on hit to compensate for the otherwise high block disadvantage.
Its your highest damage combo ender, at the cost of oki, and as a poke its very dangerous.
Unfortunately, the properties of AC make it completely useless as a neutral poke, as the risk significantly outweighs the reward. It should only be used in combos where the opponent is juggled high, such as after 236BD.
On a clean hit, he gains extra damage and causes a crumple on Counter Hits. You will try to go for these when using it after some moves (CD, 236D, 236AC).
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|name=Crescent Moon Slash
|name=Crescent Moon Slash
|input=623A/C/AC
|input=623A/C/AC
|imageCaptions="Kogetsuzan"
|imageCaptions=623S in SamSho
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, , , , C Version, , , , , , EX Version, , , , ,
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, , , , C Version, , , , , , EX Version, , , , ,
|description3=
|description3=
Haohmaru's most damaging and reliable combo ender against grounded opponents, as well as a strong reversal thanks to its high damage and long range. All versions are prone to losing out on max damage if spaced improperly.
One of Haohmaru's most damaging and reliable combo enders, as well as a strong reversal thanks to its high damage and long range. All versions are prone to losing out on max damage if spaced improperly.
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'''623A:''' No forward movement. Great at catching opponents jumping in.
'''623A:''' No forward movement. Great at catching opponents jumping in. Leads to an easy safejump.
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'''623C:''' Has a noticeable amount of forward movement and goes very high. Has slower than average startup, so 623C can sometimes entirely miss jumping opponents depending on how high up they are.
'''623C:''' Has a noticeable amount of forward movement and goes very high. Has slower than average startup, so 623C can sometimes entirely miss jumping opponents depending on how high up they are.
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|name=Renting Tremor Slash
|name=Renting Tremor Slash
|input=6623A/C/AC
|input=6623A/C/AC
|imageCaptions="Shippu Kogetsuzan"
|imageCaptions=6623S in SamSho
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, , , , C Version, , , , , , EX Version, , , , ,
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, , , , C Version, , , , , , EX Version, , , , ,
|description3=
|description3=
* Can only be performed from frame 12 until frame 16 of a dash.
* Can only be performed from frame 12 until frame 16 of a dash.
If 623P is inputted from frame 12-16 of a dash, it becomes Renting Tremor Slash, an immensely damaging DP (even more so than Omega Rugal's Genocide Cutter) with even more forward movement, faster startup, higher damage... and much more recovery. Essentially a higher risk, higher reward version of Kogetsuzan.
If 623P is inputted from frame 12-16 of a dash, it becomes Renting Tremor Slash, an immensely damaging DP (even more so than Omega Rugal's Genocide Cutter) with even more forward movement, faster startup, higher damage, a lot of oki... and much more recovery. Essentially a higher risk, higher reward version of Kogetsuzan.
* 6623A always leads into an easy safejump no matter where.
Shippu Kogetsuzan cannot be used as a combo ender unless the opponent is juggled very high, in which case it is useless unless you're trying to super cancel.
* 6623C leads into a safejump/crossup only after crumples and juggles.
Shippu Kogetsuzan cannot be used as a combo ender unless the opponent is juggled or crumpled.
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|name=Cyclone Slash
|name=Cyclone Slash
|input=236A/C/AC
|input=236A/C/AC
|imageCaptions="Senpuu Retsuzan"
|imageCaptions=236S/D in SamSho
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, , A Version Feint Cancel, C Version, , EX Version
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, , A Version Feint Cancel, C Version, , EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
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Haohmaru uses his katana to send out a small tornado that travels across the ground. Opponents that are hit by this tornado will be launched upwards, giving Haohmaru plenty of time to approach and prepare for his next move.
Haohmaru uses his katana to send out a small tornado that travels across the ground. Opponents that are hit by this tornado will be launched upwards, giving Haohmaru plenty of time to approach and prepare for his next move.
The '''EX''' version puts the opponent into a juggle state, meaning anything Haohmaru hits the opponent with afterwards will land instead of whiffing like with the '''A''' or '''C''' version. One of his best options afterwards is his AC command normal.
The '''EX''' version puts the opponent into a juggle state, meaning anything Haohmaru hits the opponent with afterwards will land instead of whiffing like with the '''A''' or '''C''' version. You have a lot of options, including setting up a Clean Hit.
|description4=
|description4=
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|name=Earthquake Slice
|name=Earthquake Slice
|input=4214A/C/AC
|input=4214A/C/AC
|imageCaptions="Resshinzan"
|imageCaptions=421S in SamSho
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, C Version, , EX Version
|hitboxCaptions= A Version, C Version, , EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
* Cannot connect up close unless the opponent is in a juggle state.
* Hits overhead.
* Heavy version is plus on block.
* Heavy version is plus on block.
* '''EX''' version hits three times and causes a groundbounce, and it's best used after 236D/BD. It also hits OTG (damage in parenthesis) after 214AC,236AC,236236A/C/AC/B/D, add damage from 66 to 17 (usually 42 after 2 bar BnB).
* '''EX''' version hits mid, up to three times and causes a groundbounce, and it's best used after 236BD. It also hits OTG (damage in parenthesis) after 214AC,236AC,236236A/C/AC/B/D, add damage from 66 to 17 (usually 42 after 2 bar BnB).
Haohmaru somersaults forward before striking the ground with his katana. This has the most startup out of all of Haohmaru's moves and therefore the most telegraphed, so this is not a good move to use in neutral.
Haohmaru somersaults forward before striking the ground with his katana. This has the most startup out of all of Haohmaru's moves and therefore the most telegraphed. The light version has the most reliable oki whislt the Heavy is plus on block, leading into frametraps. EX is a combo tool, be it as a bounce or OTG, but the OTG version loses you oki. Don't overuse this move.
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|name=Rice Wine Whack
|name=Rice Wine Whack
|input=214B/D/BD
|input=214B/D/BD
|imageCaptions=214D in SamSho
|hitboxCaptions= B Version, D Version, EX Version
|hitboxCaptions= B Version, D Version, EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
* '''B''' version nullifies projectiles, '''D''' version reflects projectiles.
* '''B''' version nullifies projectiles (and gets no additional bar doing that), '''D''' version reflects projectiles (if reflected projectile hits, Haohmaru gains projectile bar gain value).
* '''EX''' version causes a crumple.
* '''EX''' version causes a crumple.
* Ridiculously unsafe on block. Don't use this as a blockstring ender.
* Ridiculously unsafe on block. Don't use this as a blockstring ender.
One of Haohmaru's faster special moves that has some use as a combo ender from 2A or 5B, or to start combos with said buttons (214BD). It can also be used to nullify or reflect projectiles. Other than that, this move is practically useless. It is ''very'' unsafe and does low damage, which limits its use. Haohmaru will almost always have a better option than this move.
One of Haohmaru's faster special moves, the EX version is used as his main combo started after Lights. It can also be used to nullify or reflect projectiles. Very unsafe and does low damage, so those are really its only uses.
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|input=214A/C/AC
|input=214A/C/AC
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, EX Version
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, EX Version
|captions=623D in SamSho6
|description3=
|description3=
Making its return after being last seen on Rasetsumaru in SamSho6.
* '''A''' and '''EX''' versions combo after heavies.
* '''A''' and '''EX''' versions combo after heavies.
* '''A''' version can be used as a combo extender in the corner.
* '''A''' and '''C''' versions juggle in the corner.
* '''C''' version is plus on block, leads into frametraps.
* '''EX''' version causes a sliding hard knockdown.
* '''EX''' version causes a sliding hard knockdown.
A forward-rushing elbow tackle. Somewhat slow, but the opening it creates in blockstrings can trick opponents into pressing.
A forward-rushing elbow tackle. Somewhat slow, but the opening it creates in blockstrings can trick opponents into pressing.
The heavy version is plus and causes a small juggle on hit that can be followed up in the corner.
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|name=Cyclone Wave
|name=Cyclone Wave
|input=236B/D/BD
|input=236B/D/BD
|imageCaptions=236D in SamSho6
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, EX Version
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, EX Version
|description3=
|description3=
Another Bust/Rasetsumaru returnee.
* '''D''' and '''EX''' versions launch and cause a juggle state.
* '''D''' and '''EX''' versions launch and cause a juggle state.
* '''B''' and '''EX''' version have the same startup speeds and connect from heavies.
* '''B''' and '''EX''' version have the same startup speeds and connect from heavies.
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Haohmaru slashes upwards, creating a wave of energy that hits the opponent multiple times.
The '''EX''' version of this move is his greatest combo tool, and opens up multiple extremely damaging combo routes, such as Iron Flash (AC) or '''EX''' Earthquake Slice (4214AC).
The '''EX''' version of this move is his greatest combo tool, and opens up multiple extremely damaging combo routes, whilst the other versions are excellent as frametraps.
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|name=Flame of the Conqueror
|name=Flame of the Conqueror
|input=236236A/C/AC
|input=236236A/C/AC
|imageCaptions=236BC in SamSho
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, Max Version
|hitboxCaptions= Normal Version, Max Version
|description3=
|description3=
* Straightforward 1-hit super.
* Straightforward 1-hit super.
* '''A''' version comes out faster, whilst the '''C''' version is slightly slower.
* Based on his Weapon Flipping Technique from his home game.
* Based on his Weapon Flipping Technique from his home game.
His most reliable super, big and equally big hitting. You'll be using the light version for cancels from 236B/214P, whilst the heavy's slower startup is great for cancels from juggles, making it reliably combo into other supers.
Haohmaru's version of ''Samurai Shodown'''s universal Weapon Flipping Technique is his most damaging Super Special move in KoF XV. The '''C''' version is significantly slower than the '''A''' version and can drop in specific combos, so you'll probably just want to use the '''A''' version.
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|name=Supreme Gale Flash
|name=Supreme Gale Flash
|input=236236B/D/BD
|input=236236B/D/BD
|imageCaptions= ABC in SamSho
|hitboxCaptions= Hitbox is the same for both normal and max versions.
|hitboxCaptions= Hitbox is the same for both normal and max versions.
|description2=
|description2=
* '''B''' and '''D''' versions function the same, and sideswitch on hit.
* '''B''' and '''D''' versions function the same, and sideswitch on hit.
* '''MAX''' version does not sideswitch, making it a good option after 236236P.
* '''MAX''' version does not sideswitch, making it a good option after 236236P.
* Based on his "Issen" rage attack from his home game.
Issen's mediocre entry into KOF. Its slow speed, besides being ironic, makes it less reliable than it could be, and the worse damage doesn't help. It does have better oki than 236236P, but that goes away the closer you get to the corner.
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|name=Supreme Severing Flash
|name=Supreme Severing Flash
|input=2141236CD
|input=2141236CD
|imageCaptions=KOF Original
|description=
|description=
* Has slightly more range than 236K.
* Has slightly more range than 236K.
Standard Climax. Very punishable on block and whiff.
Standard Climax that deals a lot of damage. Very punishable on block and whiff.
Haohmaru is a traveling swordsman determined to master the way of the sword. He is a bold and free-spirited fighter who hates cowardice, and travels from country to country, sake in hand, in search of a match with anyone who can put up a real fight. In order to help his friend Nakoruru, and to fight with new and formidable opponents, he travels far beyond time and space and lands on the KOF stage.
Jump: 40f Hop: 32f Backdash: 22f Run Speed Ranking: 5
After nearly 30 years of being denied entry into the KoF franchise due to canonical issues, Haohmaru finally makes his playable debut in The King of Fighters XV. Haohmaru specializes in keeping opponents at a distance with his long range pokes, and capitalizing off of openings with his very high burst damage.
In essence, Haohmaru is basically a shoto with a sword. He's got a variety of tools for almost any scenario, such as anti-zoning tools in Rice Wine Whack (214K[K]); decent space control and zoning in his 5A and 5C, alongside a projectile that always knocks down (236P[P]); and a very strong anti-air game in his 2C and Crescent Moon Slash (623P[P]), a DP with very high damage. He also has decent pressure with cl.A, Cyclone Wave (236K[K]), 214C, and 4214C, which are plus on block. But his greatest attribute, undoubtedly, is his damage. EX Cyclone Wave is a 20-frame launcher that juggles opponents high, allowing him to connect his Iron Flash command normal (A+C), which does a whopping 200 damage on hit, or he can link one of his specials, such as 214A or 623C, into a super. This makes Haohmaru's metered damage potential very high, and getting hit by him even once can be a legitimate threat.
Unfortunately, Haohmaru's massive damage comes with a few drawbacks. First of all, he's slow. Very slow. Almost all of Haohmaru's specials have over 14 frames of startup, which makes his light confirms almost nonexistent. To make matters worse, he has pretty much no way to confirm his lights into any meaningful damage outside of his cl.A, which forces him to fight in close-range, a position where he absolutely struggles. Haohmaru is basically outclassed by almost all of the cast, who are better at poking and doing consistent damage than he is. In high-level play, there's almost no reason to play him unless you're just looking to have fun. If all you want is to play a swordfighter and feel like you're playing Samurai Shodown in KoF, then Haohmaru may be for you.
Haohmaru is a mid-ranged swordsman who tries to keep the opponent at a distance before utilizing meter to score massive damage.
Pros
Cons
Massive Damage: Haohmaru is easily capable of depleting around half of the opponent's life meter if he lands one of his cancellable normals, even with just half a bar. His Iron Flash (AC), while not cancellable by any means, can still be used as an ender after 236BD and does great damage.
Versatility: Haohmaru has a variety of specials at his disposal—a fireball that he can fake out of during startup, a leaping overhead, an elbow tackle, a multi-hit attack with lots of blockstun, and more. Given his options, Haohmaru can suit multiple playstyles.
Big Pokes: Being a swordfighter, many of Haohmaru's normals have a lot of range. His st.C is a great tool for contesting space, his cr.C is a massive anti-air, and his j.D is a godly air-to-air. Even his st.A has a good amount of range for what it is.
Poor Reward from Lights: Haohmaru's specials (excluding his DP and Rice Wine Whack), even in EX form, start up too slowly for them to connect from light normals. Haohmaru's only cancellable command normal, Surprise Attack (6A) also starts up too slowly for it to be used as a converter from lights, so Haohmaru has to rely on landing heavy normals in order to score big damage. Haohmaru's best light confirm is chaining cl.C from cl.A, but the range for this can be tight.
Big Hurtboxes: Opponents can easily counterpoke him way before his active frames comes out with just the press of a button. Iron Flash is the only exception to this problem but it's heavily telegraphed and punishable on block and pretty much a death sentence on whiff.
Slow: Also as expected of a swordfighter, Haohmaru is on the slower end of the roster. For example, his cr.C is one of the slowest in the game at 12 frames of startup. Cyclone Slash, his only projectile, doesn't even combo from heavies. As mentioned above, most of his specials, excluding his DP and Rice Wine Whack, have very slow startup, so they can be rather hard to combo into, and it's likely that a Haohmaru player will get counterpoked if they try to use one of his specials 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
25
Mid
super
6
2
15
-2
-4
-
30
60
Longer than a lot of other characters' far heavies.
A quick slash with better range and faster startup than 5B, but lacks special cancel properties. It may not start combos but it's one of his best pokes.
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
special
7
4
12
-1
-3
-
30
60
Does not hit low like in the original game.
A kick to the shins that's a tad slower than most 5Bs, but has special-cancel properties. Because of the slow startup of most of Haohmaru's special moves, his options after 5B are quite limited. 214K and 623P are decent confirm options, but their block disadvantage makes them risky if blocked. 236B is a decent blockstring/frame trap option thanks to its safety, but its 20-frame startup makes it impossible to confirm.
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
super
11
6
18
-3
-5
-
70
120
Can hit some characters from round start distance, but is a step too short on most.
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
super
11
3
20
-2
-4
-
70
120
Same animation as his close D, but not cancellable, so be careful.
Works as an anti-air.
Haohmaru performs a high kick with his inner leg. Only one frame faster than his cr.C, making it his fastest anti-airing normal.
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
5
4
+6
+4
-
30
60
Links into closeC, allowing Haohmaru to perform damaging light confirms up close.
A very fast normal that's also very plus. This normal is extremely important for Haohmaru's confirms, allowing him to link into closeC from lows and crossups. Haohmaru should typically always be trying to cancel into cl.C when this move lands, especially considering how mediocre his autocombo is.
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
special
7
4
12
-1
-3
-
30
60
Same exact frame data as his st.B, not much to say.
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
4
16
+1
-1
-
70
120
THE BUTTON
Haohmaru's go to heavy. Links from closeA, starts his combos, amazing proximity. It may be slower than most closeCs, but it doesn't dissapoint.
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
7
3
20
-2
-4
-
70
120
Same animation as far D, but cancels into both specials and 6A.
Haohmaru's cl.D looks exactly the same as his far D, but he can cancel it into both specials and 6A. This can be rather confusing, and it's speed doesn't help it in being overshadowed by closeC.
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
5
4
8
+3
+1
-
30
60
Plus on block.
Haohmaru jabs the opponent with the hilt of his katana. Safe for pressure and used to go into farB, its stubby range is the only thing holding it down.
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
15
Low
super
5
4
9
+2
0
-
15
30
the low
Haohmaru's main low, lets him start combos into 2A or closeA, decent range too.
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
command
12
5
26
-10
-12
-
90
-
Puts airborne opponents into a juggle state on counterhit
Anti-air with above-average damage, but is slow and cannot be linked into from jump-ins. Its main job is as an anti air but it can be use for some Quick Max combos.
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
Low
super
9
10
26
SKD (13: Tech / 40: Non-tech) - Close
-17 (Close Range) to -8 (Max Range)
-
70
120
the other low
Moves Haohmaru forward during the animation, giving it a lot of range.
Haohmaru slides forward a considerable distance, giving this cr.D great range. However, it cannot cancel into command normals or specials, so Haohmaru cannot cancel into anything to make it safer if it gets blocked.
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
hop
40
High
-
6
7
1 on ground
-
-
30
30
50
jump
jump
45
High
-
6
9
1 on ground
-
-
30
30
60
Crosses up.
Hits crouching opponents.
One of his most important normals and his go to crossup. You will be using this a lot, so be mindful of your jumps.
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
hop
80
High
-
13
5
1 on ground
-
-
70
70
100
jump
jump
80
High
-
12
5
1 on ground
-
-
70
70
120
Hits crouching opponents.
A big j.C, hits very deep. It sacrifices horizontal range to for the ability to hit couchers and have less pushback than jD.
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
hop
80
High
-
9
5
1 on ground
-
-
70
70
100
jump
jump
80
High
-
9
5
1 on ground
-
-
70
70
120
Haohmaru performs a sideways slash. Covers a large amount of range and is a great air-to-air and a very good jump-in as well. Doesn't hit crouchers but it will hit at ranges where jB or jC won't.
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
special
14
3
22
Wall Splat (72~91)
-2
-
100
160
Haohmaru performs a shoulder charge that advances him forward. Good for kara canceling, the range of which Haohmaru advances forward is low, making it hard or impossible for him to perform Shatter Strike combos.
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)
-10
Armor: 4 to 14 (11 frames)
0
200
Won't combo off of 6A
Has lower forward movement than it looks. Barely ever combos.
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
hop
90
Mid
-
17
6
1 on ground
SKD
-
-
80
120
jump
jump
100
Mid
-
17
6
1 on ground
SKD
-
-
80
140
Very slow, but massive j.CD. Lets him easily fish for Counter Hits but be careful, the hurtbox also becomes bigger.
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
cl.AA
cl.AA
48 (25+25)
Mid
-
6
-
-
-5
-7
-
30
120 (60+60)
cl.AAX
cl.AAX
70 (25+25+25)
Mid
-
6
-
-
-8
-10
-
30
180 (60+60+60)
Absolutely not worth using at all. If you can land cl.A, you can land cl.C and get significantly higher reward.
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
N/A
-
1
1
0
HKD (52)
Unblockable
-
0
0
Based on his old throw, leaves him just enough oki outside of the corner.
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
N/A
-
1
1
0
HKD (43)
Unblockable
-
0
0
Uses his back throw from SamSho as a basis. About the same as his C Throw.
Leads into a less reliable safejump when against the corner.
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 [50]
High [Mid]
super [special]
24 [24]
2
19 [19]
0 [0]
-2 [-2]
-
80 [40]
110 [60]
As a command overhead, slow if used raw, but starts up faster and turns into a mid if canceled into.
His main overhead, but its mostly used for combos and frametraps, very useful but nothing unique.
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
200 [300]
Mid
-
21
4
39
-3
-15
-
150
150
H E A V Y
Data in [] refers to clean hit.
Completely uncancelable—cannot be canceled into or cancel into anything.
Causes a soft knockdown on counterhit (+22: Tech / +62: Non-tech). Crumples on counterhit if it clean hits.
A very unique normal for the KoF series, Haohmaru's AC lacks any cancel properties and has very slow startup, but makes up for it with absurdly high damage, doing the same as the average 1-bar super. On counter-hit, it causes a soft knockdown, and on a regular hit, it causes a unique stagger effect that leaves Haohmaru safe on hit to compensate for the otherwise high block disadvantage.
Its your highest damage combo ender, at the cost of oki, and as a poke its very dangerous.
On a clean hit, he gains extra damage and causes a crumple on Counter Hits. You will try to go for these when using it after some moves (CD, 236D, 236AC).
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
100 (80+20)
Mid
super (1)
5
4 (2) 8
38 (20 on ground)
SKD (30: Tech / 57: Non-tech)
-30
Full body against non-projectile air moves: 1 to 10 (10 Frames)
100 (80+20)
80 (60+20)
C
C
150 (100+20+20+10)
Mid
super (1)
9
4 (2) 3 (1) 9
57 (20 on ground)
SKD (36: Tech / 63: Non-tech)
-50
Full Body: 1 to 15 (15 Frames)
170 (80+30+30+30)
170 (80+30+30+30)
AC
AC
196 ([100+30+20]+[10+10]+[(7*5)])
Mid
-
5
9 (1) 9
57 (20 on ground)
SKD (38: Tech / 65: Non-tech)
-50
Full Body: 1 to 13 (13 Frames)
0
190 (100+30*3)
One of Haohmaru's most damaging and reliable combo enders, as well as a strong reversal thanks to its high damage and long range. All versions are prone to losing out on max damage if spaced improperly.
623A: No forward movement. Great at catching opponents jumping in. Leads to an easy safejump.
623C: Has a noticeable amount of forward movement and goes very high. Has slower than average startup, so 623C can sometimes entirely miss jumping opponents depending on how high up they are.
623AC: Very high damage. Has the startup of 623A and the movement, damage, and recovery of 623C.
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
120 (100+20)
Mid
super (1)
5
4 (2) 8
48 (30 on ground)
SKD (30: Tech / 57: Non-tech)
-40
Full body against non-projectile air moves: 1 to 8 (8 Frames)
80 (60+20)
80 (60+20)
C
C
170 (120+20+20+10)
Mid
super (1)
7
4 (2) 3 (1) 9
67 (30 on ground)
SKD (36: Tech / 63: Non-tech)
-60
Full Body: 1 to 13 (13 Frames)
170 (80+30+30+30)
170 (80+30+30+30)
AC
AC
216 ([120+30+20]+[10+10]+[5*7])
Mid
-
3
9 (1) 9
67 (30 on ground)
SKD (38: Tech / 65: Non-tech)
-60
Full Body: 1 to 11 (11 Frames)
0
190 (100+30*3)
Can only be performed from frame 12 until frame 16 of a dash.
If 623P is inputted from frame 12-16 of a dash, it becomes Renting Tremor Slash, an immensely damaging DP (even more so than Omega Rugal's Genocide Cutter) with even more forward movement, faster startup, higher damage, a lot of oki... and much more recovery. Essentially a higher risk, higher reward version of Kogetsuzan.
6623A always leads into an easy safejump no matter where.
6623C leads into a safejump/crossup only after crumples and juggles.
Shippu Kogetsuzan cannot be used as a combo ender unless the opponent is juggled or crumpled.
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
80
Mid
-
22
Projectile
29
SKD (27: Tech / 54: Non-tech) - Close
-5 (Close Range) to 22 (Max Range)
-
40
40
C
C
80
Mid
-
33
Full Screen Projectile
22
SKD (27: Tech / 54: Non-tech) - Close
2 (Close Range) to 24 (Max Range)
-
0
40
AC
AC
108 (30+120)
Mid
-
21
Full Screen Projectile
24
Juggle - HKD (54) - Close
3 (Close Range) to 24 (Max Range)
-
0
80
A version travels halfway across the screen and can be faked out of, C version travels fullscreen.
EX version puts the opponent into a juggle state. 10% scaling is added after the first hit.
Haohmaru uses his katana to send out a small tornado that travels across the ground. Opponents that are hit by this tornado will be launched upwards, giving Haohmaru plenty of time to approach and prepare for his next move.
The EX version puts the opponent into a juggle state, meaning anything Haohmaru hits the opponent with afterwards will land instead of whiffing like with the A or C version. You have a lot of options, including setting up a Clean 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
Feint
Feint
0
N/A
-
-
-
20 (32 Total Frames from neutral)
-
-
-
0
0
Haohmaru can feint the A version of Cyclone Slash, leaving him less vulnerable.
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
100
High
-
23
3
24
HKD (38)
-8
-
80
80
C
C
116 (20+20+80)
High
-
33
6
24
HKD (52)
+2
-
120 (20+20+80)
120 (20+20+80)
AC
AC
135 (20+20+100) [70]
Mid
-
23
6
29
Ground Bounce - HKD (64)
-15
-
0
120 (20+20+80)
Hits overhead.
Heavy version is plus on block.
EX version hits mid, up to three times and causes a groundbounce, and it's best used after 236BD. It also hits OTG (damage in parenthesis) after 214AC,236AC,236236A/C/AC/B/D, add damage from 66 to 17 (usually 42 after 2 bar BnB).
Haohmaru somersaults forward before striking the ground with his katana. This has the most startup out of all of Haohmaru's moves and therefore the most telegraphed. The light version has the most reliable oki whislt the Heavy is plus on block, leading into frametraps. EX is a combo tool, be it as a bounce or OTG, but the OTG version loses you oki. Don't overuse this move.
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
60
Mid
super
10
4
30
SKD (20: Tech / 47: Non-tech)
-15
-
60
60
D
D
60
Mid
super
10
4
30
SKD (20: Tech / 47: Non-tech)
-15
-
60
60
BD
BD
80 (20+60)
Mid
-
10
4
32
Crumple - HKD(92)
-15
-
0
80 (20+60)
B version nullifies projectiles (and gets no additional bar doing that), D version reflects projectiles (if reflected projectile hits, Haohmaru gains projectile bar gain value).
EX version causes a crumple.
Ridiculously unsafe on block. Don't use this as a blockstring ender.
One of Haohmaru's faster special moves, the EX version is used as his main combo started after Lights. It can also be used to nullify or reflect projectiles. Very unsafe and does low damage, so those are really its only uses.
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
80
Mid
super
17
5
20
SKD (29: Tech / 56: Non-tech)
-6 (Close Range) to -4 (Max Range)
-
60
60
C
C
80
Mid
super
30
5
22
Juggle - SKD (37: Tech* / 64: Non-tech)
+2
-
60
60
AC
AC
120
Mid
-
20
5
16
HKD (73)
-2
-
0
80
Making its return after being last seen on Rasetsumaru in SamSho6.
A and EX versions combo after heavies.
A and C versions juggle in the corner.
C version is plus on block, leads into frametraps.
EX version causes a sliding hard knockdown.
A forward-rushing elbow tackle. Somewhat slow, but the opening it creates in blockstrings can trick opponents into pressing.
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
80 (20+60)
Mid
super
20
6
18
+2
-2
-
40 (20+20)
40 (20+20)
D
D
110 (10+10+10+10+10+60)
Mid
super
26
6
25
Juggle - SKD (58: Tech / 85: Non-tech)
+3
-
70 (10+10+10+10+10+20)
70 (10+10+10+10+10+20)
BD
BD
125 (15*5+50)
Mid
-
20
6
20
Juggle - SKD (53: Tech / 80: Non-tech)
-2
-
0
130 (20*5+30)
Another Bust/Rasetsumaru returnee.
D and EX versions launch and cause a juggle state.
B and EX version have the same startup speeds and connect from heavies.
D version is too slow to connect from anything.
Haohmaru slashes upwards, creating a wave of energy that hits the opponent multiple times.
The EX version of this move is his greatest combo tool, and opens up multiple extremely damaging combo routes, whilst the other versions are excellent as 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
A
A
200
Mid
advanced, climax
12
12
49
HKD (60)
-42
Full Body: 1 to 3 (3 Frames)
0
0
C
C
200
Mid
advanced, climax
20
12
49
HKD (60)
-42
Full Body: 1 to 3 (3 Frames)
0
0
AC
AC
350
Mid
climax
9
12
49
HKD (60)
-42
Full Body: 1 (1 Frame)
0
0
Straightforward 1-hit super.
A version comes out faster, whilst the C version is slightly slower.
Based on his Weapon Flipping Technique from his home game.
His most reliable super, big and equally big hitting. You'll be using the light version for cancels from 236B/214P, whilst the heavy's slower startup is great for cancels from juggles, making it reliably combo into other supers.
Supreme Gale Flash
Supreme Gale Flash
236236B/D/BD
236236B/D/BD
ABC in SamSho
Hitbox is the same for both normal and max versions.
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 or D
B or D
180
Mid
advanced, climax
14
4
72
HKD (50)
-57
Full Body: 1 to 9 (9 Frames) / Projectile Invincibility: 10 to 18 (9 Frames)
0
0
BD
BD
340 (50+100+190)
Mid
climax
10
4
72
HKD (33)
-57
Full Body: 1 to 5 (5 Frames) / Projectile Invincibility: 6 to 14 (9 Frames)
0
0
B and D versions function the same, and sideswitch on hit.
MAX version does not sideswitch, making it a good option after 236236P.
Issen's mediocre entry into KOF. Its slow speed, besides being ironic, makes it less reliable than it could be, and the worse damage doesn't help. It does have better oki than 236236P, but that goes away the closer you get to the corner.
236236BD is the version you'll see most, be it as a punish or a meter dump after 236236C.
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
470 (70+80+80+240) Min: 235
Mid
-
6
6
45
HKD (37)
-32
Full Body: 1 to 11 (11 Frames)
0
0
Has slightly more range than 236K.
Standard Climax that deals a lot of damage. Very punishable on block and whiff.
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