* st. A: A quick front kick. Has short range but makes a good close range poke or blockstring ender. +2 on block.
* st. A: A quick front kick. Has short range but makes a good close range poke or blockstring ender. +2 on block.
* st. B: A high kick that makes a great, speedy anti-air. Slightly minus on block and completely whiffs on crouchers.
* st. B: A high kick that makes a great, speedy anti-air. Slightly minus on block. ''(Buffed to hit crouchers as of 3.10 patch.)''
* st. C: A high kick very similar to st.B, albeit slower and stronger. Its range makes it a great anti-air or even poke. Also like st.B, this move doesn’t hit crouching characters. -4 on block.
* st. C: A high kick very similar to st.B, albeit slower and stronger. Its range makes it a great anti-air or even poke. Also like st.B, this move doesn’t hit crouching characters. -4 on block.
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* cr. B: A kick to the foot. Counts as a low attack but is slower and has less range than cr.A. Chains into her other light normals but not itself. Useful for mixups and combos. -1 on block.
* cr. B: A kick to the foot. Counts as a low attack but is slower and has less range than cr.A. Chains into her other light normals but not itself. Useful for mixups and combos. -1 on block.
* cr. C: Zarina performs a flip kick. Useful as anti-air, albeit a slow one. Launches foes on hit, allowing for juggles. Very useful in almost all her combos. -2 on block.
* cr. C: Zarina performs a flip kick. Can be used to stop cross-ups or hit opponents trying to jump over Zarina’s head. Launches foes on hit, allowing for juggles. Very useful in almost all her combos. -2 on block.
* cr. D: Zarina does a pair of sweeps. Active for quite awhile and is -9 on block, making it fairly unsafe. Does soft knockdown. Only the first sweep is special cancel-able.
* cr. D: Zarina does a pair of sweeps. Active for quite awhile and is -9 on block, making it fairly unsafe. Does soft knockdown. Only the first sweep is special cancel-able.
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=Throws=
=Throws=
* (Throw description)
'''Zarina Rocket''' - (b/f+C) close
* Zarina does a little spin and then kicks the foe away full-screen
* (Throw description)
* Can be broken
* Soft knockdown
'''Zarina Ton''' - (b/f+D) close
* Zarina slams the foe on the ground before taking a seat on their back
* Switches sides with foe
* Can be broken
* Hard knockdown
=Command Moves=
=Command Moves=
'''Trick • R''' - (f+B)
* Zarina does a handstand kick that hits twice
* Both hits cancel into Supers and MAX Mode
* Chains from a majority of her normals
* Does a hard knockdown on airborne opponents
* Completely safe normal that works as a poke and combo tool
'''Trick • S''' - (df+C)
* Zarina performs a leg sweep and then an upward kick
* First hit counts as a low attack and is special cancel-able
* Second hit is only super and MAX cancel-able
* Chains from a majority of her normals
=Special Moves=
=Special Moves=
'''Notation Key'''
'''Peduncle Pruning''' - (dp+A/C)
(*) = EX OK
* A command throw where Zarina flips forward and will attempt to grab the opponent.
* A Version flips a short distance. C Version flips slightly less than half screen.
* Both versions will whiff unless Zarina’s jump arcs goes directly over the opponent.
'''EX:''' Faster start up and causes a wall bounce. Can be combed into unlike the regular versions
'''Floral Screw''' - (hcb+A/C)
* Zarina lifts off the ground and performs a spin kick
* Depending on which button you press, Zarina will spin a farther distance
* Combo filler as both versions are very unsafe on block
* Both versions have some lower body invincibility that can be used to go over low attacks and ground fireballs if timed correctly
* Super cancel-able
'''EX:''' Causes a wall bounce on hit. Useful in most of her combos.
'''Spinning Petal''' - (dp+B/D)
* Zarina performs a 3-hit spinning kick that functions as her Dragon Punch
* B Version has upper body invincibility and is a good anti-air
* D Version has full invincibility and works best as a reversal or combo tool
* Both versions can be super-canceled up to the second hit
* Both versions start up in 7 frames and are therefore susceptible to safe jumps
* Like most Dragon Punches, this move is very unsafe on block
'''EX:''' Faster startup, more damage and more invincibility
'''Growing Flower''' - (qcb+B/D)
* Zarina does a spinning handstand while kicking
* B Version does 2 hits and will combo from her light normals
* D Version does 4 hits and will only combo from her heavy normals and df+C
(!) = MAX OK
* ''As of 3.10, B version is -2 on block''
* Both versions are super cancel-able up to the last hit
'''EX:''' Starts up about the same as the B Version and wall splats. Great for combos.
=Super Special Moves=
=Super Special Moves=
'''Yellow Eruption''' - (qcf, qcf+A/C)
* Zarina causes a pillar of yellow flowers to shoot up from the ground
* Reversal and combo tool
* Combos easily from her heavy and command normals, as well as a lot of her specials
* Has some utility has an anti-air due to range and invincibility though has slow startup
* Unsafe if blocked or whiffed
'''Max:''' More damaging and faster start up, making it a great anti-air, reversal and combo tool. Can whiff in the corner depending on Zarina’s spacing
'''Hurricane Dance''' - (qcb~hcf+B/D)
* Ranbu super that does a bit more damage than Hurricane Dance but is harder to use in juggles
* Easily combos from her heavy and command normals, as well as a lot of her specials
* Very unsafe if blocked and especially if whiffed
* Briefly invincible during the super flash
'''Max''': More damaging and has a bit of invincibility during startup. Still hard to combo during juggles
=Climax Super Special Moves=
=Climax Super Special Moves=
'''Yellow Cyclone''' - (qcf, qcf+AC)
* Zarina creates a huge cyclone of flowers that carries the opponent up. She then jumps and slams them to the ground
* Incredibly easy to combo and very damaging
* Works great as a combo tool, anti-air or reversal due to speed and invincibility
=Combos=
=Combos=
===Rush Auto Combo===
'''Meterless:''' description here
'''1 Meter:''' description here
'''EX:''' description here
==0 meter==
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* st.CD, dash, f+B(1) (100 DMG)
* st.CD, dash, f+B(1) (100 DMG)
(Must be half screen or closer, causes a hard knockdown)
(make sure you run far enough for the cr. C to hit if you perform this with Zarina’s back cornered. Mid-screen and in the corner is much easier and does not require a dash.)
(if you start this combo mid-screen, the dp+D wont reach after the dp+AC throw. Substitute with hcb+C. If you perform this combo deep in the corner, you will need to reverse your inputs for the dp+AC.Also, input the dp+AC immediately after the cr.C hits.
(Delay the super until the foe nearly touches the ground or else it won't fully combo. Add a jump attack for more damage. Switch cl.D with low hit confirm of cr. B, cr. A before df+C but for less damage.)
(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
Like Elena in Street Fighter, Zarina makes use of her long-ranged kick normals and high, floaty jump to control space. Though she lacks a ground overhead, she can pressure very safely with her cr.B, cr.A, and safe f+B command normal, as well as her great jump normals like her jump C and jump D. She has a decent DP and an anti-air cr.C that launches, allowing her to deal respectable damage with consistent anti-air. Her lack of a crossup jump normal, however, means that Zarina will have to jump at her opponent more thoughtfully (spacing-minded) than other characters. Her most distinctive trait by far is her surprisingly high damage output -- from all kinds of starters, at all levels of bar, Zarina can output startling damage anywhere on screen.
Zarina's high damage output at all resource levels suggests she could function anywhere in a team order. Her execution requirements are only moderate, but she is recommended more for advanced players than for beginners since she relies more heavily on smart, subtle neutral decisions than other characters.
Normals
Standing
st. A: A quick front kick. Has short range but makes a good close range poke or blockstring ender. +2 on block.
st. B: A high kick that makes a great, speedy anti-air. Slightly minus on block. (Buffed to hit crouchers as of 3.10 patch.)
st. C: A high kick very similar to st.B, albeit slower and stronger. Its range makes it a great anti-air or even poke. Also like st.B, this move doesn’t hit crouching characters. -4 on block.
st. D: Zarina performs a roundhouse kick. Very good range as she steps forward but rather slow start up. Can be utilized as a poke. Good move to MAX cancel from due to range and high hitstun. -4 on block.
Close
cl. A: Zarina kicks in a similar manner to st.A. Decent move for pressure at +1 on block. It’s also special-cancel-able, unlike st.A.
cl. B: Zarina does a shin kick. Not a low despite appearances. No real reason to use this normal over cl.A. -2 on block. Special cancel-able.
cl. C: Another high angle kick. Makes good combo filler. Also works as anti-air for foes right in front or above you. -4 on block. Special and super cancel-able.
cl. D: Zarina does a handstand kick. Not an overhead despite looks. Does more damage than cl.D and is useful in MAX Mode combos.
Crouching
cr. A: Zarina reaches down and kicks toward the opponent’s shin. Doesn’t hit low despite looks. Far reaching normal that makes a good poke or hit confirm tool. -2 on block. Chain-able and special cancel-able.
cr. B: A kick to the foot. Counts as a low attack but is slower and has less range than cr.A. Chains into her other light normals but not itself. Useful for mixups and combos. -1 on block.
cr. C: Zarina performs a flip kick. Can be used to stop cross-ups or hit opponents trying to jump over Zarina’s head. Launches foes on hit, allowing for juggles. Very useful in almost all her combos. -2 on block.
cr. D: Zarina does a pair of sweeps. Active for quite awhile and is -9 on block, making it fairly unsafe. Does soft knockdown. Only the first sweep is special cancel-able.
Jumping
j. A: Quick air-to-air that whiffs on most crouchers. Does enough hitstun on standing foes to combo into her heavy normals.
j. B: Another air-to-air. Also works as an approach option. Like j.A, it will combo into her heavy normals on hit, though this normal hits both standing and crouching opponents.
j. C: Dropkick-like normal that is a slower, albeit stronger, air-to-air than j.A. Completely whiffs on a majority of crouching characters. Has a huge amount of horizontal range.
j. D: Slow, downward kick that makes an excellent ground-to-air if done late due to having a fair amount of start up. Can be done very late due to Zarina’s floaty jump, allowing her to fake an empty low cr.B.
Blowback
st. CD: Zarina takes a big step forward and kicks. Poke with very good range and basically safe on block due to being -1. Has some lower body invincibility. Special cancel-able.
j. CD: Aerial snap kick. Has pretty good range and works as an air-to-air, air-to-ground or pressure normal. Start up is bit slow, so Zarina can be stuffed before the hitbox appears.
Throws
Zarina Rocket - (b/f+C) close
Zarina does a little spin and then kicks the foe away full-screen
Can be broken
Soft knockdown
Zarina Ton - (b/f+D) close
Zarina slams the foe on the ground before taking a seat on their back
Switches sides with foe
Can be broken
Hard knockdown
Command Moves
Trick • R - (f+B)
Zarina does a handstand kick that hits twice
Both hits cancel into Supers and MAX Mode
Chains from a majority of her normals
Does a hard knockdown on airborne opponents
Completely safe normal that works as a poke and combo tool
Trick • S - (df+C)
Zarina performs a leg sweep and then an upward kick
First hit counts as a low attack and is special cancel-able
Second hit is only super and MAX cancel-able
Chains from a majority of her normals
Special Moves
Peduncle Pruning - (dp+A/C)
A command throw where Zarina flips forward and will attempt to grab the opponent.
A Version flips a short distance. C Version flips slightly less than half screen.
Both versions will whiff unless Zarina’s jump arcs goes directly over the opponent.
EX: Faster start up and causes a wall bounce. Can be combed into unlike the regular versions
Floral Screw - (hcb+A/C)
Zarina lifts off the ground and performs a spin kick
Depending on which button you press, Zarina will spin a farther distance
Combo filler as both versions are very unsafe on block
Both versions have some lower body invincibility that can be used to go over low attacks and ground fireballs if timed correctly
Super cancel-able
EX: Causes a wall bounce on hit. Useful in most of her combos.
Spinning Petal - (dp+B/D)
Zarina performs a 3-hit spinning kick that functions as her Dragon Punch
B Version has upper body invincibility and is a good anti-air
D Version has full invincibility and works best as a reversal or combo tool
Both versions can be super-canceled up to the second hit
Both versions start up in 7 frames and are therefore susceptible to safe jumps
Like most Dragon Punches, this move is very unsafe on block
EX: Faster startup, more damage and more invincibility
Growing Flower - (qcb+B/D)
Zarina does a spinning handstand while kicking
B Version does 2 hits and will combo from her light normals
D Version does 4 hits and will only combo from her heavy normals and df+C
As of 3.10, B version is -2 on block
Both versions are super cancel-able up to the last hit
EX: Starts up about the same as the B Version and wall splats. Great for combos.
Super Special Moves
Yellow Eruption - (qcf, qcf+A/C)
Zarina causes a pillar of yellow flowers to shoot up from the ground
Reversal and combo tool
Combos easily from her heavy and command normals, as well as a lot of her specials
Has some utility has an anti-air due to range and invincibility though has slow startup
Unsafe if blocked or whiffed
Max: More damaging and faster start up, making it a great anti-air, reversal and combo tool. Can whiff in the corner depending on Zarina’s spacing
Hurricane Dance - (qcb~hcf+B/D)
Ranbu super that does a bit more damage than Hurricane Dance but is harder to use in juggles
Easily combos from her heavy and command normals, as well as a lot of her specials
Very unsafe if blocked and especially if whiffed
Briefly invincible during the super flash
Max: More damaging and has a bit of invincibility during startup. Still hard to combo during juggles
Climax Super Special Moves
Yellow Cyclone - (qcf, qcf+AC)
Zarina creates a huge cyclone of flowers that carries the opponent up. She then jumps and slams them to the ground
Incredibly easy to combo and very damaging
Works great as a combo tool, anti-air or reversal due to speed and invincibility
Combos
Rush Auto Combo
Meterless: description here
1 Meter: description here
EX: description here
0 meter
No corner
cr.B, cr.A, cr.A, df+C(1), qcb+D (192 DMG)
cr.C, hcb+C (171 DMG)
cl.D, df+C(1), qcb+D (210 DMG)
st.CD, dash, f+B(1) (100 DMG)
(Must be half screen or closer, causes a hard knockdown)
st. CD, dash, hcb+C (165 DMG)
(Must be half screen or closer)
Corner only
cr.B, cr.A, cr.A, df+C(1), qcb+D, dp+D (286 DMG)
(for small characters, use qcb+B)
cr.C, qcb+D, dp+D (268 DMG)
st. CD, cr. C, qcb+D, dp D = (300 DMG)
cl.D, df+C(1), qcb+D, dp+D (317 DMG)
st.CD, cr.C, qcb+D, dp+D (300 DMG)
1 meter
Anywhere
cr. C, hcb C, qcfx2+P = (341 DMG)
(use this when someone tries to jump over you)
cr. B, cr. A, cr. A, df+C (1), qcb+D [SC] qcb~hcf+K = (344 DMG)
(make sure you run far enough for the cr. C to hit if you perform this with Zarina’s back cornered. Mid-screen and in the corner is much easier and does not require a dash.)
Fullscreen/Cornered Zarina
cr. B, cr. A, f+B [BC] cl. D, qcb+BD, hcb+AC, (delay) dp+AC, hcb+C = (376 DMG) {1500 Max Mode Meter}
Mid-screen to Corner/Corner
cr. B, cr. A, f+B [BC] cl. D, hcb+AC, cr. C, dp+AC, dp+D = (397 DMG) {1500 Max Mode Meter}
(if you start this combo mid-screen, the dp+D wont reach after the dp+AC throw. Substitute with hcb+C. If you perform this combo deep in the corner, you will need to reverse your inputs for the dp+AC.Also, input the dp+AC immediately after the cr.C hits.
(Delay the super until the foe nearly touches the ground or else it won't fully combo. Add a jump attack for more damage. Switch cl.D with low hit confirm of cr. B, cr. A before df+C but for less damage.)
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