* st. A: Mature pokes out a special cancel-able quick shoulder height horizontal scratch. Good to use as anti-air against hops. Whiffs on some crouching opponents.
Far B:
* st. B: Mature throws out a quick side kick. Good to use as a close ranged poke. Not cancel-able.
Far C:
* st. C: This fast, wild slash moves Mature forward quite a bit. Not cancel-able.
Far D:
* st. D: Use this inverted roundhouse kick is great to use as anti-air against hops and close ranged jumps. It's not cancel-able though.
'''Close'''
'''Close'''
Close A:
* cl. A: This quick elbow attack is special cancel-able & chains from her other standing & crouching light normals.
Close B:
* cl. B: These two side kicks hits the opponent twice; the first hit is low, and the other hit is a mid. Easy to hit confirm into, special cancel-able & chains easily from cr. B, and cr. A.
Close C:
* cl. C: A VERY fast special cancel-able uppercut slash that can be used as a quick close ranged punish & can hit opponents attempting to jump over you. Negative frames on block but has a good amount of push-back.
Close D:
* cl. D: Mature throws out a pair of roundhouse kicks that are special cancel-able. Has more damage than cl. C, but not as fast.
'''Crouching'''
'''Crouching'''
Crouching A:
* cr. A: This is a crouching version of her st. A. Great to use as a close ranged poke, special cancel-able & can chain easily into itself, and crouching B.
Crouching B:
* cr. B: This crouching light kick isn't special cancel-able but can chain easily into itself & her other standing & crouching light normals that are special cancel-able.
Crouching C:
* cr. C: This special cancel-able slashing uppercut has a crazy amount of range and speed which makes it a great anti-air.
Crouching D:
* cr. D: This sweep has a good amount of range & is special cancel-able on hit or if whiffed.
'''Jumping'''
'''Jumping'''
Jump A:
* j. A: This jumping jab has a downward angle that makes it great to use as a jump-in attack.
Jump B:
* j. B: This jumping sidekick pokes out horizontally. Great to use as an air-to-air attack. Susceptible to low profile crouching anti-airs from the opponent if timed improperly & if used too often on grounded opponents.
Jump C:
* j. C: Best used as a jump-in attack but doesn't have a very low aim in it's horizontal range.
* j. D: This kick is similar to jump B, but has a higher angle that points diagonally upward slightly. Best used as an ground-to-air attack. Whiffs on crouching opponents.
Jump D:
'''Blowback'''
'''Blowback'''
Stand CD:
* st. CD: Mature whips out a slow roundhouse kick that wall bounces on hit. Can be whiff cancelled into her special moves.
Jumping CD:
* j. CD: This jumping kick points at a sharp downward angle. Good to use as an air-to-ground attack.
=Throws=
=Throws=
'''name of throw''' - (b/f+C) close
'''Death Blow''' - (b/f+C) close
* (description)
* Mature grabs the opponent by the hair, wags her finger, then slashes their face. The opponent lands 1/2 screen distance away from Mature.
* Can be broken
* Can be broken
* (soft or hard knockdown)
* Soft knockdown
'''name of throw''' - (b/f+D) close
'''Backlash''' - (b/f+D) close
* (description)
* Mature grabs the opponent by the back of their neck, then throws them face-down to the ground. The opponent lands 1/2 screen distance away from Mature.
* Can be broken
* Can be broken
* (soft or hard knockdown)
* Hard knockdown
=Command Moves=
=Command Moves=
'''name of command normal''' - - (place motion here example f+A)
'''NONE'''
* (description here)
=Special Moves=
'''name of command normal''' - (motion here) (if in air)
'''Despair''' - (dp + A/C)
* (description here)
* Mature flips slowly in the air towards the opponent.
* Light punch version travels at a half-screen distance, with a super jump vertical height.
'''name of motion''' - (motion here)
* Heavy punch version travels at a 3/4ths screen distance with a hyper hop vertical height. More susceptible to anti-airs, or can be evaded by rolls by the opponent.
* (description here)
::'''Despair (Attack)''' - (A/C)
=Special Moves=
::* Mature performs a slash during any point of the '''Despair''' animation
''name of special move''' - (place motion here example qcf + A/C)
::* When released from dp+A or dp+C, it can be neutral on block if it hits the opponent very late
* (description here)
::* Soft knockdown
'''EX:''' Fast start-up, limited invincibility & safe on block depending on the spacing (can be punished up close by 1F command throws like Clark's hcf+D).
* (description here)
'''Deathrow ''' - (qcb+A/C)
* (description here)
* This is the start of her rekka chain. She performs a 3 hit slashing uppercut that is super cancel-able on the last hit.
'''EX:''' (description here)
* If blocked, Mature is pushed away from the opponent, which makes it VERY hard to punish.
* No difference between the light and heavy punch version
'''name of special move''' - (place motion here)
::'''Deathrow [Follow Up 1]''' - (qcb+A/C)
* (description here)
::* This is a 3 hit horizontal slash that is super cancel-able on the last hit
* (description here)
::* More negative frames on block with more push-back from the opponent.
* (description here)
:::'''Deathrow [Follow Up 3]''' - (qcb+A/C)
'''EX:''' (description here)
:::* This is the final part of her rekka chain that is super cancel-able from any of the 3 hits.
:::* Pushes Mature forward a bit at the end of the animation. Can be punished by the opponent by any move that can reach Mature during recovery.
:::* Soft knockdown
'''name of move''' - (motion here)
'''EX:''' Each slash can be inputted individually, up to 5 slashes. More damaging than the normal version. Unsafe on block.
* (description here)
'''Metal Massacre''' - (qcb+K)
* (description here)
* Mature will run towards her opponent & perform a turning slash motion towards the opponent mid-section.
* (description here)
* The light kick (B) version will cause Mature to perform a extremely short dash into her slash motion. Slightly negative on block.
'''EX:''' (description here)
* The heavy punch (D) version will cause Mature to dash a much longer distance & then perform the slash attack when she gets close to the opponent. Hits 3 times. Neutral frames on block.
::'''name of follow up move''' - (motion here)
* Super cancel-able
::* (description here)
'''EX:''' Fast start-up, not invincible, hits low, safe on block.
:::'''name of follow up move''' - (motion here)
:::* (description here)
'''Ebony Tears''' - (qcf~hcb+A/C)
* EX: (description here)
* Mature will reel backwards little & then swipe her hands downwards to create a rather large projectile that travels forward.
* The light punch (A) version travels slow enough for Mature to walk behind and follow
'''name of move here''' - (motion here)
* The heavy punch (C) version travels faster than the light punch version. Mature is able to move when the projectile travels over a 3/4ths screen distance.
* (description here)
'''EX:''' The projectile travels at a moderate speed, hitting the opponent 3 times for a soft knockdown. If blocked, the projectile will still make contact with the opponent for 3 hits. Mature can immediately move after the projectile is released.
* (description here)
=Super Special Moves=
* (description here)
'''EX:''' (description here)
'''Heaven's Gate''' - (qcb~hcf+B/D)
* Mature will taunt the opponent before performing a quick dash forward. When Mature connects with the opponent during the dash, she will grab the opponent with one arm, take them towards the wall & violently slam them into it.
'''name of move''' - (motion here)
* Has a fair amount of invincibility during the start
* (description here)
* Hard knockdown
* (description here)
'''Max:''' Has more invincibility than the normal version, and more damaging.
* (description here)
'''Nocturnal Rites''' - (qcf, qcf+A/C)
'''EX:''' (description here)
* Mature will perform five painful swipes while traveling forward. Less damaging than '''Heaven's Gate'''.
=Super Special Moves=
* No invincibility
'''name of move''' - (motion here)
* Hard knockdown
* (description here)
'''Max:''' More damaging, causes 10 hits
* (description here)
=Climax Super Special Moves=
* (description here)
'''Iron Maiden''' - (qcb~hcf+A+C)
'''Max:'''
* Mature slashes quickly at a 3/4ths screen distance horizontally towards the opponent to slash the opponent repeatedly with her lipstick.
::'''follow up move''' - (motion if possible qcfx4 + B/D)
* Has a good amount of start-up invincibility
* (description here)
* VERY unsafe if blocked
* (description here)
* Hard knockdown
* (description here)
=Combos=
*(qcb+A/C)x3 combos into any super has to be super canceled before the last hit (9th hit). The last hit of the third qcb+A/C pops opponents up. The difference between canceling on hit 7 or 8 is 10 dmg.
=Climax Super Special Moves=
'''name of move''' - (motion here qcf, qcf + B+D)
* (description here)
* qcb+ACx5 combos require you delay the start of the special so that the fifth hit of the special won't whiff. If it hits, you can follow up with qcb+B.
* (description here)
*qcb+B after qcb+BD needs to be delayed slightly so the qcb+B will hit. Otherwise, it will whiff.
* (description here)
*Outside of the corner, qcb+BD side switches.
=Combos=
*Qcb+D, cr.A is a 4-frame link. If qcb+D hits, you can combo into cr.A into special.
* (any special information about the character combos if needed)
*You CAN advance cancel her supers from anywhere. The most optimal is qcb~hcf+B/D, qcfx2+AC
(Anywhere combo, 3rd position only. Delay qcb+AC slightly after qcb+BD so last hit will juggle)
=Misc=
=Misc=
==Frame Data==
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v1Iy2d7Bc2YwwTqW34InN2X2TvegowxVh9G8Rn6l4vA/edit#gid=567540636 Mature KOFXIV Frama Data Link]
=Videos=
=Videos=
'''KoF XIV: Mature Beginner Breakdown'''
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'''Mature Full Character Tutorial by DiamondDust132'''
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'''Mature Slow Motion Hitboxes'''
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=External Links=
=External Links=
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Quick Combo Reference
Quick Combo Reference
Notation Key
(place notation here)
0 Meter
Anywhere
Low, Anywhere
Low, Anywhere
(Combo 1) = (damage number here) dmg
(Combo 2) = (damage number here) dmg
(Combo 3) = (damage number here) = 231 dmg
1 Meter
Corner
Anywhere
Low, Anywhere
(Combo 1) = (damage number here) dmg
(Combo 2) = (damage number here) dmg
(Combo 3) = (damage number here) dmg
2 Meters
Anywhere
(Combo 1) = (damage number here) dmg
Gameplay Overview
Normals
Standing
st. A: Mature pokes out a special cancel-able quick shoulder height horizontal scratch. Good to use as anti-air against hops. Whiffs on some crouching opponents.
st. B: Mature throws out a quick side kick. Good to use as a close ranged poke. Not cancel-able.
st. C: This fast, wild slash moves Mature forward quite a bit. Not cancel-able.
st. D: Use this inverted roundhouse kick is great to use as anti-air against hops and close ranged jumps. It's not cancel-able though.
Close
cl. A: This quick elbow attack is special cancel-able & chains from her other standing & crouching light normals.
cl. B: These two side kicks hits the opponent twice; the first hit is low, and the other hit is a mid. Easy to hit confirm into, special cancel-able & chains easily from cr. B, and cr. A.
cl. C: A VERY fast special cancel-able uppercut slash that can be used as a quick close ranged punish & can hit opponents attempting to jump over you. Negative frames on block but has a good amount of push-back.
cl. D: Mature throws out a pair of roundhouse kicks that are special cancel-able. Has more damage than cl. C, but not as fast.
Crouching
cr. A: This is a crouching version of her st. A. Great to use as a close ranged poke, special cancel-able & can chain easily into itself, and crouching B.
cr. B: This crouching light kick isn't special cancel-able but can chain easily into itself & her other standing & crouching light normals that are special cancel-able.
cr. C: This special cancel-able slashing uppercut has a crazy amount of range and speed which makes it a great anti-air.
cr. D: This sweep has a good amount of range & is special cancel-able on hit or if whiffed.
Jumping
j. A: This jumping jab has a downward angle that makes it great to use as a jump-in attack.
j. B: This jumping sidekick pokes out horizontally. Great to use as an air-to-air attack. Susceptible to low profile crouching anti-airs from the opponent if timed improperly & if used too often on grounded opponents.
j. C: Best used as a jump-in attack but doesn't have a very low aim in it's horizontal range.
j. D: This kick is similar to jump B, but has a higher angle that points diagonally upward slightly. Best used as an ground-to-air attack. Whiffs on crouching opponents.
Blowback
st. CD: Mature whips out a slow roundhouse kick that wall bounces on hit. Can be whiff cancelled into her special moves.
j. CD: This jumping kick points at a sharp downward angle. Good to use as an air-to-ground attack.
Throws
Death Blow - (b/f+C) close
Mature grabs the opponent by the hair, wags her finger, then slashes their face. The opponent lands 1/2 screen distance away from Mature.
Can be broken
Soft knockdown
Backlash - (b/f+D) close
Mature grabs the opponent by the back of their neck, then throws them face-down to the ground. The opponent lands 1/2 screen distance away from Mature.
Can be broken
Hard knockdown
Command Moves
NONE
Special Moves
Despair - (dp + A/C)
Mature flips slowly in the air towards the opponent.
Light punch version travels at a half-screen distance, with a super jump vertical height.
Heavy punch version travels at a 3/4ths screen distance with a hyper hop vertical height. More susceptible to anti-airs, or can be evaded by rolls by the opponent.
Despair (Attack) - (A/C)
Mature performs a slash during any point of the Despair animation
When released from dp+A or dp+C, it can be neutral on block if it hits the opponent very late
Soft knockdown
EX: Fast start-up, limited invincibility & safe on block depending on the spacing (can be punished up close by 1F command throws like Clark's hcf+D).
Deathrow - (qcb+A/C)
This is the start of her rekka chain. She performs a 3 hit slashing uppercut that is super cancel-able on the last hit.
If blocked, Mature is pushed away from the opponent, which makes it VERY hard to punish.
No difference between the light and heavy punch version
Deathrow [Follow Up 1] - (qcb+A/C)
This is a 3 hit horizontal slash that is super cancel-able on the last hit
More negative frames on block with more push-back from the opponent.
Deathrow [Follow Up 3] - (qcb+A/C)
This is the final part of her rekka chain that is super cancel-able from any of the 3 hits.
Pushes Mature forward a bit at the end of the animation. Can be punished by the opponent by any move that can reach Mature during recovery.
Soft knockdown
EX: Each slash can be inputted individually, up to 5 slashes. More damaging than the normal version. Unsafe on block.
Metal Massacre - (qcb+K)
Mature will run towards her opponent & perform a turning slash motion towards the opponent mid-section.
The light kick (B) version will cause Mature to perform a extremely short dash into her slash motion. Slightly negative on block.
The heavy punch (D) version will cause Mature to dash a much longer distance & then perform the slash attack when she gets close to the opponent. Hits 3 times. Neutral frames on block.
Super cancel-able
EX: Fast start-up, not invincible, hits low, safe on block.
Ebony Tears - (qcf~hcb+A/C)
Mature will reel backwards little & then swipe her hands downwards to create a rather large projectile that travels forward.
The light punch (A) version travels slow enough for Mature to walk behind and follow
The heavy punch (C) version travels faster than the light punch version. Mature is able to move when the projectile travels over a 3/4ths screen distance.
EX: The projectile travels at a moderate speed, hitting the opponent 3 times for a soft knockdown. If blocked, the projectile will still make contact with the opponent for 3 hits. Mature can immediately move after the projectile is released.
Super Special Moves
Heaven's Gate - (qcb~hcf+B/D)
Mature will taunt the opponent before performing a quick dash forward. When Mature connects with the opponent during the dash, she will grab the opponent with one arm, take them towards the wall & violently slam them into it.
Has a fair amount of invincibility during the start
Hard knockdown
Max: Has more invincibility than the normal version, and more damaging.
Nocturnal Rites - (qcf, qcf+A/C)
Mature will perform five painful swipes while traveling forward. Less damaging than Heaven's Gate.
No invincibility
Hard knockdown
Max: More damaging, causes 10 hits
Climax Super Special Moves
Iron Maiden - (qcb~hcf+A+C)
Mature slashes quickly at a 3/4ths screen distance horizontally towards the opponent to slash the opponent repeatedly with her lipstick.
Has a good amount of start-up invincibility
VERY unsafe if blocked
Hard knockdown
Combos
(qcb+A/C)x3 combos into any super has to be super canceled before the last hit (9th hit). The last hit of the third qcb+A/C pops opponents up. The difference between canceling on hit 7 or 8 is 10 dmg.
qcb+ACx5 combos require you delay the start of the special so that the fifth hit of the special won't whiff. If it hits, you can follow up with qcb+B.
qcb+B after qcb+BD needs to be delayed slightly so the qcb+B will hit. Otherwise, it will whiff.
Outside of the corner, qcb+BD side switches.
Qcb+D, cr.A is a 4-frame link. If qcb+D hits, you can combo into cr.A into special.
You CAN advance cancel her supers from anywhere. The most optimal is qcb~hcf+B/D, qcfx2+AC
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