[https://youtu.be/NSjNOYx_0U0 ~ Ex hcb~f+AC, qcb A.qcf A, (DC) qcf D, qcf A, qcf x2 P = 606 dmg]<br/>
[https://youtu.be/3SgEK3BJ0Jk ~ Ex hcb~f+AC, Ex qcb P.qcf A, qcf D, qcb A.qcf A, (DC) qcf D, qcf D, d.C = 636 dmg]<br/>
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=Gameplay Overview=
=Gameplay Overview=
If you are looking for a character that dishes out a lot of damage, and is light on execution requirements, then Shen is your guy. Shen Woo is a powerhouse kind of character that can spend small to large amounts of meter to spill out massive damage to the opponent. His combos don't require much precise execution at all, but you will need to know how to properly hit confirm well to convert a single hit into high damage. Shen has exceptionally good normal attacks even though a few of them aren't cancellable or chain-able into each other. His mixups can be a little on the weak side because of his lack of high damaging combos converting from a low attack (except when he has HD) but he employ his command throw (hcb,f+P) whenever the player feels that the opponent is respecting his offensive too heavily. Shen can utilize his Geki-ken feint (qcf+C~B/D) to cancel out his stand CD, his crouching C, and his f+B on block to make those normals more safe and to pressure the opponent on defense. Shen also has a few answers against projectiles. He can negate them, and even phase through them with his EX Geki-Ken (qcf+AC) and his super Geki-Ken (qcf~qcf+P). Overall, Shen is a good character for beginners and advanced players who is looking for a good anchor in their team that can deal extremely heavy damage with minimal effort and resources.
If you are looking for a character that dishes out a lot of damage and is light on execution--then Shen Woo's your guy. Shen is a powerhouse kind of character that can spend small to large amounts of meter to spill out massive damage to the opponent. His combos don't require much precise execution at all, but you will need to know how to properly hit confirm well to convert a single hit into high damage.
Shen has exceptionally good normal attacks even though a few of them aren't cancellable or chainable into each other. His mixups can be a little on the weak side because of his lack of combos from a low attack (except when he has HD), but he always employ his command throw (hcb,f+P) whenever the player feels that the opponent is respecting his offensive too heavily. Shen can utilize his Geki-ken feint (qcf+C~K) to cancel out his stand CD, his crouching C, and his f+B on block to make those normals more safe and to pressure the opponent on defense. Shen also has a few answers against projectiles. He can negate them, and even phase through them with his EX Geki-Ken (qcf+AC) and his super Geki-Ken (qcf~qcf+P).
Overall, Shen is a good character for beginners and advanced players who is looking for a good anchor in their team that can deal extremely heavy damage with minimal effort and resources.
===Gameplay Notes===
===Gameplay Notes===
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* Use stand A (light punch) and stand C (heavy punch) against incoming hop attacks.
* Use stand A (light punch) and stand C (heavy punch) against incoming hop attacks.
* Crouch C (heavy punch) is good for anti-airing jumps and superjumps but it has a rather skinny and vertical hitbox, so be sure to use with caution.
* Crouch C (heavy punch) is good for anti-airing jumps and superjumps but it has a rather skinny vertical hitbox, so be sure to use with caution.
* Use his Tamaken Reflect (qcb+C) to negate fireballs and projectiles. His EX Geki-Ken with the Normal DM and EX version of his Tatsu Geki-Ken can phase through them and punish the opponent at the right distance.
* Use his Tamaken Reflect (qcb+C) to negate fireballs and projectiles. His EX Geki-Ken with the Normal DM and EX version of his Tatsu Geki-Ken can phase through them and punish the opponent at the right distance.
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* For jump offense, use his jump D (heavy kick) and his jump C (heavy punch). For air-to-air, use his jump CD, but stay away from using it as a jump-in because it is vulnerable to crouching B's (light kick).
* For jump offense, use his jump D (heavy kick) and his jump C (heavy punch). For air-to-air, use his jump CD, but stay away from using it as a jump-in because it is vulnerable to crouching B's (light kick).
===Pros===
{{StrengthsAndWeaknesses
| pros=
* High damage output
* High damage output
* High comeback probability factor, one of the better anchors in the game
* High comeback probability factor, one of the best anchor in the game
* Can spend little meter towards a high damage combo
* Can spend little meter towards a high damage combo
* Solid normals
* Solid ground and jumping normals
* Can deal with projectiles fairly well
* Can deal with projectiles fairly well (negate them, EX move and DM's can go through them)
* Easy combo execution
* Easy combo execution
| cons=
===Cons===
* Can't confirm many combos from a low attack (only HD combos, d.B > d.A > hcb~f+P, d.B > s.A > DM, etc.)
* Non-meter anti-airing is reduced to Normals (d.C, Far C, s.A) or pre-emptive qcf Bs or qcf Ps
* Can't confirm many combos from a low attack (only HD combos, d.b > d.a > hcb~f +P, etc.)
* Has trouble anti-airing angled jump-ins outside of the front of his head (CABC is an option but takes 2 stocks)
* Has trouble punishing some characters moves, a lot of moves have slow start-up
* Has trouble punishing some characters moves, a lot of moves have slow start-up
* Weak against grappler characters
* Lacks a good crossup
* Lacks a good crossup
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=Normals=
=Normals=
===Standing===
===Close Standing Normals===
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'''s.A:''' 25 damage, cancellable & chain-able, hits mid. A very quick, nice ranged jab. Good for stopping hops. Whiffs on crouching opponents, so be careful using it up close. 3+ frames on block.
|moveId=shen_clc
|description=
'''s.B:''' 30 damage, hits mid. A boot aimed at the lower mid-section. It is not cancellable out of anything, but you can chain it from other light normals. A good poke at close range, and you will be confirming this kick into HD activation sometimes. -1 frame on block.
This gut punch is one of the few starters to many of his combos. It's quick, safe on block.
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'''s.C:''' 70 damage, cancellable, hits mid. This gut punch is one of the few starters to many of his combos. It's quick, safe on block (-1 frame).
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|moveId=shen_cld
'''far C:''' 80 damage, super cancellable, hits mid. This is another good punch that you will be using to stop incoming hops. It even has Guard Point (auto guard) which will catch some hop attacks at the right time. The range is fairly long too. You will be using this poke pretty often at range -7 frames on block but you will be out of their range before most characters can do anything.
|description=
Sort of a high knee aimed at the chin.
'''s.D:''' 70 damage, cancellable, hits mid. Sort of a high knee aimed at the chin. -12 frames on block.
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'''far D:''' 80 damage, hits mid. A sort of a round kick that's aimed at the midsection. Unfortunately it isn't cancellable into anything, so it can be sort of a risk to poke with this attack. The range is fairly long so you can end some juggles with this. -9 frames on block.
===Crouching===
'''d.A:''' 25 damage, cancellable & chain-able, hits mid. Less range than his standing A, but it's still a good crouching poke that hits mid. You will probably be using this upclose (because of its distance) and for some of his crouching combos (which there are very, very few). +2 frames on block.
'''d.B:''' 30 damage, chain-able, hits low. This fast crouching kick is only chainable into other normals, but it has good range for maintaining space at very close range, and a starter to limited crouching hit confirming combos. It's a pretty good poke over all, and should be used as much as possible even though it doesn't setup anything threatening if Shen has no meter.
'''d.C''' 70 damage, cancellable, hits mid. You can use this as an anti-air against those trying to jumpin at you in a very steep angle, but if you whiff it, you may be in trouble. It has a very skinny horizontal, so anything past his arm may cause this uppercut to miss. On close contact it's startup is faster than his cr.B, but is -13 on block if its whiffed. You can make it a bit safer on block by canceling it into his qcf+C feint.
===Far Standing Normals===
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|moveId=shen_sta
|description=
A very quick, nice ranged jab. Good for stopping hops. Whiffs on crouching opponents, so be careful using it up close.
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{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
|moveId=shen_stb
|description=
A boot aimed at the lower mid-section. It is not cancellable out of anything, but you can chain it from other light normals. A good poke at close range, and you will be confirming this kick into HD activation sometimes.
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{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
|moveId=shen_stc
|description=
This is another good punch that you will be using to stop incoming hops. It even has Guard Point (auto guard) which will catch some hop attacks at the right time. The range is fairly long too. You will be using this poke pretty often and you will be out of their range before most characters can do anything to whiff punish.
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{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
|moveId=shen_std
|description=
A sort of a round kick that's aimed at the midsection. Unfortunately it isn't cancellable into anything, so it can be sort of a risk to poke with this attack. The range is fairly long so you can end some juggles with this.
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'''d.D''' 80 damage, cancellable, hits low. Shen slides his foot across the floor in front of him to sweep the opponent. -8 on block but if you use his feint after it can turn into a very decent poke. You can also cancel it on block (and if its whiffs) into his qcb+A overhead or something else if you don't want to deal with its recovery frames.
===Crouching Normals===
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|moveId=shen_cra
|description=
Less range than his standing A, but it's still a good crouching poke that hits mid.
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{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
|moveId=shen_crb
|description=
This fast crouching kick is only chainable into other normals, but it has good range for maintaining space at very close range, and a great HD starter.
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{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
|moveId=shen_crc
|description=
You can use this as an anti-air against those trying to jump-in at you in a very steep angle, but if you whiff it, you may be in trouble. It has a very skinny horizontal, so anything past his arm may cause this uppercut to miss. On close contact it's startup is faster than his cr.B, but is -13 on block if its whiffed. You can make it a bit safer on block by canceling it into his qcf+C feint.
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{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
|moveId=shen_crd
|description=
Shen slides his foot across the floor in front of him to sweep the opponent. -8 on block but if you use his feint after it can turn into a very decent poke. You can also cancel it on block and if its whiffs) into his qcb+A overhead or something else if you don't want to deal with its recovery frames.
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===Jumping===
===Jumping===
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'''j. A:''' 45 (40) damage, hits overhead. A jumping punch that's pointed down at around a 60 to 70 degree. If you are sloppy with your jumps and hops, it might miss on during some characters cr.B's.
|moveId=shen_ja,shen_ha
|description2=
'''j. B:''' 45 (40) damage, hits overhead. This kick points upward around a 50 to 60 degree angle. Probably good for going ground-to-air but it might get beaten out by others jump attacks.
A jumping punch that's pointed down at around a 60 to 70 degree. If you are sloppy with your jumps and hops, it might miss on during some characters d.B's.
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'''j. C:''' 72 (70) damage, hits overhead. This punch has a much more steeper angle pointed downward than the j. A. Use this for jumping in rather than the j. A. It's hitbox is fairly large too, and it hits down deep.
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|moveId=shen_jb,shen_hb
'''j. D:''' 70 (68) damage, hits overhead. A pretty cool long ranged kick that has 60 degree angle with a decent sized hitbox too. Use this for zoning in mid range against characters trying to hop in at you from a distance, and for jumpins too.
|description2=
This kick points upward around a 50 to 60 degree angle. Probably good for going ground-to-air but it might get beaten out by others jump attacks.
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{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
|moveId=shen_jc,shen_hc
|description2=
This punch has a much more steeper angle pointed downward than the j. A. Use this for jumping in rather than the j. A. It's hitbox is fairly large too, and it hits down deep.
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{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
|moveId=shen_jd,shen_hd
|description2=
A pretty cool long ranged kick that has 60 degree angle with a decent sized hitbox too. Use this for zoning in mid range against characters trying to hop in at you from a distance, and for jump-ins too.
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===Blowback Attack===
===Blowback Attack===
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'''CD:''' 75 damage, whiff and hit cancellable, hits mid. Fast shoulder shove that can even be used to stop incoming hops because of its fat sized and great horizonal ranged hitbox. You use the startup animation to kara cancel some moves like his hcb~f+P, or his qcf+A for example. If its blocked, you can qcf+C feint afterwards to give him some advantage and continue pressure.
|moveId=shen_stcd
|description=
'''j. CD:''' 90 (80), hits mid. A really, really nice jump CD that has a good size hitbox which can beat a lot of jumpins air-to-air if the opponents jump attack doesn't have a good horizontal hitbox. Be careful jumping in with this, it can whiff and be punished during your opponent's crouching B (light kick).
Fast shoulder shove that can even be used to stop incoming hops because of its fat sized and great horizonal ranged hitbox. You use the startup animation to kara cancel some moves like his hcb~f+P, or his qcf+A for example. If its blocked, you can qcf+C feint afterwards to give him some advantage and continue pressure.
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'''GCCD:''' 10 damage, hits mid. Guard Cancel Blowback Attack. It looks like his st.CD but has more negative frames on block, so try not to use this against jump attacks, they may be safejumping against you.
{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
|moveId=shen_gccd
|description=
Guard Cancel Blowback Attack. It looks like his st.CD but has more negative frames on block, so try not to use this against jump attacks, they may be safejumping against you.
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{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
|moveId=shen_jcd,shen_hcd
|description2=
A really, really nice jump CD that has a good size hitbox which can beat a lot of jumpins air-to-air if the opponents jump attack doesn't have a good horizontal hitbox. Be careful jumping in with this, it can whiff and be punished during your opponent's crouching B (light kick).
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=Throw=
=Throw=
{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
'''Kokakugeki = (b/f+C/D) close''' 33+33+40 damage, can be broken. Shen headbutts the opponent 3 times making them fall face down. You can choose to fake them out with a sweep free-canceled into his qcb+A overhead, roll over their fallen body to create an ambiguous roll okizeme setup (hold forward to wake up on the other side, or stay neutral to wake up in front of them) or hit them with a meaty jump-in, empty jump into a low or bait a reversal, etc.
|moveId=shen_throw
|description=
Can be broken. Shen headbutts the opponent 3 times making them fall face down. You can choose to fake them out with a sweep free-canceled into his qcb+A overhead, roll over their fallen body to create an ambiguous roll okizeme setup (hold forward to wake up on the other side, or stay neutral to wake up in front of them) or hit them with a meaty jump-in, empty jump into a low or bait a reversal, etc.
}}
=Command Moves=
=Command Moves=
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'''Fusenkyaku = (f+B)''' 65 damage, cancellable, hits mid. His forward kick to the gut from the previous version. It has good reach, cancelable by itself, best move to activate HD with and perfect to be used in most of is combos.
|moveId=shen_rawf+B,shen_cancelf+B
|description2=
His forward kick to the gut from the previous version. It has good reach, cancelable by itself, best move to activate HD with and perfect to be used in most of his combos.
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=Special Moves=
=Special Moves=
===Gekiken===
'''Geki-Ken = (qcf+A/C)''' - Swinging punch that lunges forward. It has good startup and recovery for his A version. A version is the most abusable move in his repertoire. It's safe when blocked and is perfect to stop hopping opponents. It is a little difficult to use the C version sometimes because it cannot be comboed into, so its best to use it partially charged to catch opponents on the defense off-guard. Ex qcf+P travels farther, starts up quicker, and goes through projectiles but it is not safe on block.
* It has good startup and recovery for his A version and is one of the more abusable move in his repertoire. It's relatively safe (-3F) when blocked and is perfect to stop hopping opponents.
* It is a little difficult to use the C version sometimes because it cannot be comboed into, so it's best to use it partially charged to catch opponents on the defense off-guard.
- Hit Detection: Mid
** There are 3 levels of charge: first you barely hold it (similar to a quick Gekiken Feint). Does 80 damage and it has the best recovery of them all (-1F). The second level is slightly longer and you can see Shen visibly shake--85 damage (-3F). The last level, full charge, you have to hold for 1 second and it will automatically release. It mimics his DM with a flash and does 200 damage. It has a deceivingly good vertical hitbox and crumples grounded opponent upon connection. Guarding a fully charged punch leads to only taking away 50% on majority of the cast, while taking 40% on characters like Ralf, Clark, Daimon, etc.
** This feint can be used for three purposes. First purpose is against a defending opponent to constantly give them the possibility that a normal or even partially charged qcf+C may be released at anytime. During the feint you can also AB roll which can save you against something harmful coming at you at the last moment you decide to feint. The second purpose is building meter. Doing the qcf+C by itself gives you meter, but when you feint you gain the same amount without having to openly whiff the punch. The third and last purpose is to cancel some of Shen's normals on block to give them less recovery and more frame advantage; making them a bit more safer. The only normal you cannot cancel into the feint is standing and down B. This can be very useful for Shen's offense, granting him a bit more movement and pressure against a blocking opponent.
- Damage: 65/60/100
* Ex qcf+P travels farther, starts up about the same as qcf+A, and has full body invincibility frames that help him go through projectiles. It's a great reversal as long as you are mindful that he travels forward quickly.
'''Gekiken (Charged) = (qcf+C)''' hold for 2 seconds - Fully charged C version mimicks his DM with a DM flash and does 20% damage if it connects. It has a deceivingly good vertical hitbox and crumples opponent upon connection. Guarding a fully charged punch leads to only taking away 50% on majority of the cast, while taking 40% on characters like Ralf, Clark, Daimon, etc.
- Drive/Super cancellable
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 60/85/200
'''Gekiken Feint = During Gekiken (Charge) press K'''
This feint can be used for three purposes. First purpose is against a defending opponent to constantly give them the possibility that a normal or even partially charged qcf+C may be released at anytime. During the feint you can also AB roll which can save you against something harmful coming at you at the last moment you decide to feint. The second purpose is building meter. Doing the qcf+C by itself gives you meter, but when you feint you gain the same amount without having to openly whiff the punch. The third and last purpose is to cancel some of Shen's normals on block to give them less recovery and more frame advantage; making them a bit more safer. The only normal you cannot cancel into the feint is standing and crouching B. This can be very useful for Shen's offense, granting him a bit more movement and pressure against a blocking opponent.
[http://youtu.be/8jqaoO5DyhY?t=2m35s A video example of TC Chris KOF's Shen using feints for offensive pressure]
[http://youtu.be/8jqaoO5DyhY?t=2m35s A video example of TC Chris KOF's Shen using feints for offensive pressure]
Two-parter starting with his double hand overhead then swinging back upwards launches the opponent for a low juggle (can be Super Canceled (SC'd) into his qcf x2 + A/C DM). It retains its overhead properties despite being in a block string; however, it is not safe when blocked if your opponent has a fast countering move. Shen doesn't have a conventional overhead from a command normal so use this Special occasionally for mix-ups. It should be noted, if you're planning to use a Drive to SC off the hammer, you might as well [DC] into his qcf D before juggling into the DM--it's free 70 damage. EX version juggles opponents higher (high enough to connect his qcf x2 + A/C DM).
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Second part of the Fukkogeki. This move is not safe if blocked.
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'''Fuku Tora Geki = (qcb+A)''' - Two-parter starting with his double hand overhead then swinging back upwards launches the opponent for a low juggle (can be Super Canceled (SC'd) into his qcf x2 + A/C DM). It retains its overhead properties despite being in a block string; however, it is not safe when blocked if your opponent has a fast countering move. Unlike XII, he can cancel his qcb + A off of his command attack f + B. Extremely useful in his mix-ups and most damaging special to SC off of. EX version juggles opponents higher (high enough to connect his qcf x2 + A/C DM).
===Tenrenken===
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'''(EX) = qcb+AC'''
|moveId=shen_qcf+B,shen_qcf+D,shen_qcf+BD
|description3=
- Hit Detection: Overhead
Lunges forward with a sliding grounded uppercut. Must be used pre-emptively for anti-air but it rewards you for a juggle (Ex qcf+P / DM). B version can be combo into but the recovery is worse (-7F). D version is too slow to combo into but recovers better (-2F). Ex version is much more useful, does an added hit and allows for juggles but is not the anti-air move that you would expect. Follow up with a qcf + D for juggles.
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- Damage: 60/70
'''∟ Kanyuu Ryugeki = (qcf+A)''' - Second part of the Fuku Tora Geki. This move is not safe if blocked.
- Drive/Super cancellable
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 50/76
'''Tenrenken = (qcf+K)''' - Lunges forward with a sliding grounded uppercut. Not as useful for anti-air as XII as he slides forward even with the B version. Only useful for anticipated hops and maybe some jumps. D version combos off his BnB s.C, f.B chain, and is also safe on block. Ex version is much more useful, does an added hit and allows for juggles but is not the anti-air move that you would expect. Follow up with a qcf + D for juggles (otherwise opponent is too high and falls down vertically).
'''(EX) = qcf+BD'''
- Drive/Super cancellable
- Hit Detection: Mid
- Damage: 50/70/50+55
'''Tamaken = (hcb~f+P)''' - Command throw which combos off his f.B chain and even his light attacks if he's close enough. Without any drive canceling or super canceling, this is his strongest comboable special (even slightly stronger than Shen Woo Hammer). Can be kara-canceled from his stand CD for more range. Ex version crumples the opponent and allows for jugglable followups like DM, qcb+A, or qcf+BD.
'''(EX) = hcb~f+AC'''
- Drive/Super cancellable
- Hit Detection: Close
- Damage: 120
===Danken===
{{FrameDataCargo-KOFXIII
|moveId=shen_hcbf+P,shen_hcbf+AC
|description=
Command throw which combos off his f.B chain and even his light attacks if he's close enough. Without any drive canceling or super canceling, this is his strongest comboable special (even slightly stronger than Shen Woo Hammer). The move can be SC'd or DC'd. It can be kara-canceled from his stand CD for more range.
|description2=
Ex version starts up faster, has full invincibility, and crumples the opponent which allows for jugglable followups like DM, qcb A.qcf A, or qcf+BD. Using Shen's Hammer Special on a crumple state opponent (like after Ex Slap) will launch the opponent higher.
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'''Tamaken Deflect = (qcb+C)''' - Reflects incoming projectile. You can cancel the ending frames into any move however the most practical one is C Shen Woo Punch Lite and cancel if needed.
===Danken(Repel)===
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|moveId=shen_qcb+C
|description=
Reflects incoming projectile. You can cancel the ending frames into any move however the most practical one is C Shen Woo Punch Lite and cancel if needed.
}}
=Desperation Moves=
=Desperation Moves=
===Zetsu Gekiken===
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|moveId=shen_qcfqcf+P,shen_qcfqcf+AC
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[http://i.imgur.com/D5y82KI.png '''Tatsu!! Gekiken! = (qcfx2+P)'''] Buffed up version of his of Shen Woo Punch Lite. It does good damage and is invincible after startup. Ex version is much faster. You can try to use this as a last ditch anti-air attack against full or half screen jumps, but there is an extremely high chance that the opponent may safejump it, if you perform it too early or too late. If you whiff this DM or if its blocked, Shen is completely open for punishment.
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[http://i.imgur.com/D5y82KI.png '''Tatsu!! Gekiken! = (qcfx2+P)'''] - Buffed up version of his of Shen Woo Punch Lite. It does good damage and is invincible after startup. Ex version is much faster. You can try to use this as a last ditch anti-air attack against full or half screen jumps, but there is an extremely high chance that the opponent may safejump it, if you perform it too early or too late. If you whiff this DM or if its blocked, Shen is completely open for punishment.
===Bakushin===
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|moveId=shen_cabc
|description=
Causes Shen Woo to explode and glow yellow like SSJ. The explosion itself does about 312 dmg which includes his increased attacked damage of 30% while in this mode and he also ''increases'' his defense by 17%. '''Note''': In the Bakushin mode you do not build drive or stocks for yourself.
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'''(EX) = qcfx2+AC'''
=Neomax=
===Tenshou Bakushingeki===
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|moveId=shen_qcfhcb+AC
|description=
Fast chase down punisher. Shen glides across the screen and activates an upwards punch sending a blast upwards. Projectile invincible and slides underneath most moves. Punishable if whiffed or blocked. A good finisher to a majority of his HD combos.
}}
- Max Cancel-able
=Combos=
- Hit Detection: Mid
Assuming you start each combo with ''j.C, s.C, f.B'', here's a guide to use which combo to use under which circumstance (''Note:'' Many of these combos were written in the arcade v1.1 days. With that said, the majority of them, if not all, still work):
- Damage: 220/320
'''No stock or Drive guage''' -
'''Bakuten = (C,A,B,C)''' 2 stocks - Causes Shen Woo to explode and glow yellow like SSJ. The explosion itself does about 312 dmg which includes his increased attacked damage of 30% while in this mode and he also ''increases'' his defense by 17%. '''Note''': In the Bakuten mode you do not build drive or stocks for yourself.
cr. B (x2 to 3), Far B ('''110'''dmg)
- Max Cancel-able
~qcb A.qcf A ('''287'''dmg)
- Hit Detection: Mid
~hcb~f+P ('''298'''dmg)
- Damage: 240
''corner'' qcf D, s.C (~'''311'''dmg)
=Neomax=
cr. B, st. A, hcb,f+A/C ('''161'''dmg)
'''Tensho Bakushingeki = (qcf~hcb+AC)''' - Fast chase down punisher. Shen glides across the screen and activates an upwards punch sending a blast upwards. Projectile invincible and slides underneath most moves. Punishable if whiffed or blocked. A good finisher to a majority of his HD combos.
cr. B, cr. C, f+B, hcb, f+A/C ('''256'''dmg)
- Hit Detection: Mid
''Corner'' cr. B, cr. C, qcf+D, [cl. C or cr. C] ('''269'''dmg)
- Damage: 200+250
=Combos=
'''1 stock, no Drive guage''' -
Assuming you start each combo with ''j.C, s.C, f.B'', here's a guide to use which combo to use under which circumstance (''Note:'' Many of these combos were written in the arcade v1.1 days. With that said, the majority of them, if not all, still work):
'''No stock or Drive guage''' -
~qcb A.qcf A ('''287'''dmg)
cr. B, st. A, hcbf+AC, qcb A.qcf A ('''252'''dmg)
~hcb~f+P ('''298'''dmg)
''corner'' qcf D, s.C (~'''311'''dmg)
''Corner'' cr. B, st. A, hcbf+AC, qcf+D, [cl. C or cr. C] ('''276'''dmg)
cr. B (x2), st. A, qcf(x2)+A/C ('''267'''dmg)
'''1 stock, no Drive guage''' -
cr. B, cr. C, f+B, qcf+BD, qcf+D(x2), far D ('''397'''dmg)
~qcf x2 +P (~'''383'''dmg)
~qcf x2 +P (~'''383'''dmg)
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~Ex qcf K, qcf D x2, hyperhop C (~'''432'''dmg
~Ex qcf K, qcf D x2, hyperhop C (~'''432'''dmg
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~qcb A.qcf A [DC] qcf A, CABC ('''553''' dmg)
~qcb A.qcf A [DC] qcf A, CABC ('''553''' dmg)
~Ex qcf K, qcf D, qcb A.qcf A, [DC] qcf D, qcf A, qcf x2 +P DM ('''599'''dmg)
~Ex qcf K, qcf D, qcb A.qcf A, [DC] qcf D, qcf A, qcf x2 +P DM ('''602'''dmg)
* j.D, s.C, f.B, HD, s.C, f.B, Ex hcb~f+P, qcb A.qcf A, ''delay'' [HDC] qcf+D, qcb A.qcf A, [HDC] qcf D, qcf A, [HDC] qcf D, [HDC] qcf C, [HDC] D, qcf D, qcf B, CABC[/url] (3 stocks, HD, '''841'''dmg)
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7. cr. B > cl. C - 3 frame gap between cr. B and cl. C.
7. cr. B > cl. C - 3 frame gap between cr. B and cl. C.
8. cr. B > cr. C '''(L)''' - 2 frame gap between cr. B and cr. D.
8. cr. B > cr. C '''(L)''' - 2 frame gap between cr. B and cr. C.
9. cr. B > cl. D - 4 frame gap between cr. B and cl. D.
9. cr. B > cl. D - 4 frame gap between cr. B and cl. D.
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'''Athena Asamiya'''
'''Athena Asamiya'''
* Athena can only punish Shen's qcf+C half charge (which is -3F on block) and qcf+A with her hcf+P command throw.
* Athena can only punish Shen's qcf+C Level 2 charge (which is -3F on block) and qcf+A (-3F) with her Ex hcf+P command throw or Ex DM. Shen's qcf+C Level 1 charge, however, is -1F on block--you can only normal throw it.
* Shen's blockstring of cl.C, f+B, qcf+D can only be punished by Athena's hcf+AC EX command throw.
* Shen's blockstring of cl.C, f+B, qcf+D (-2F on block) cannot punish with hcf+AC EX command throw, however f+B into qcf+D is not a true blockstring.
'''Benimaru Nikaido'''
'''Benimaru Nikaido'''
* Beni's command grab is 1F so unless you time his qcf+C level 1 charge punch (-1F on block) on the tip (non Ex command grab has a short range), you're going to get punished. Don't be afraid to DM thru Beni's qcf+K, qcb+P, or qcf+P if they whiff; time it right and you'll score a counter wall bounce. You can only punish qcf+K on block with his DM (Ex qcf+P isn't fast enough); Beni recovers too fast after qcf+P for Shen's DM to punish.
If you are looking for a character that dishes out a lot of damage and is light on execution--then Shen Woo's your guy. Shen is a powerhouse kind of character that can spend small to large amounts of meter to spill out massive damage to the opponent. His combos don't require much precise execution at all, but you will need to know how to properly hit confirm well to convert a single hit into high damage.
Shen has exceptionally good normal attacks even though a few of them aren't cancellable or chainable into each other. His mixups can be a little on the weak side because of his lack of combos from a low attack (except when he has HD), but he always employ his command throw (hcb,f+P) whenever the player feels that the opponent is respecting his offensive too heavily. Shen can utilize his Geki-ken feint (qcf+C~K) to cancel out his stand CD, his crouching C, and his f+B on block to make those normals more safe and to pressure the opponent on defense. Shen also has a few answers against projectiles. He can negate them, and even phase through them with his EX Geki-Ken (qcf+AC) and his super Geki-Ken (qcf~qcf+P).
Overall, Shen is a good character for beginners and advanced players who is looking for a good anchor in their team that can deal extremely heavy damage with minimal effort and resources.
Gameplay Notes
Use stand A (light punch) and stand C (heavy punch) against incoming hop attacks.
Crouch C (heavy punch) is good for anti-airing jumps and superjumps but it has a rather skinny vertical hitbox, so be sure to use with caution.
Use his Tamaken Reflect (qcb+C) to negate fireballs and projectiles. His EX Geki-Ken with the Normal DM and EX version of his Tatsu Geki-Ken can phase through them and punish the opponent at the right distance.
For jump offense, use his jump D (heavy kick) and his jump C (heavy punch). For air-to-air, use his jump CD, but stay away from using it as a jump-in because it is vulnerable to crouching B's (light kick).
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Pros
Cons
High damage output
High comeback probability factor, one of the better anchors in the game
Can spend little meter towards a high damage combo
Solid normals
Can deal with projectiles fairly well
Easy combo execution
Can't confirm many combos from a low attack (only HD combos, d.B > d.A > hcb~f+P, d.B > s.A > DM, etc.)
Non-meter anti-airing is reduced to Normals (d.C, Far C, s.A) or pre-emptive qcf Bs or qcf Ps
Has trouble punishing some characters moves, a lot of moves have slow start-up
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.
70
Mid
Command
5
4
16
+1
-1
-
This gut punch is one of the few starters to many of his combos. It's quick, safe on block.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
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.
25
Mid
Command
4
3
7
+5
+3
-
A very quick, nice ranged jab. Good for stopping hops. Whiffs on crouching opponents, so be careful using it up close.
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.
30
Mid
-
7
3
11
+1
-1
-
A boot aimed at the lower mid-section. It is not cancellable out of anything, but you can chain it from other light normals. A good poke at close range, and you will be confirming this kick into HD activation sometimes.
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.
80
Mid
Super
9
4
22
-5
-7
(2~7)_Armor_(Upper body)
This is another good punch that you will be using to stop incoming hops. It even has Guard Point (auto guard) which will catch some hop attacks at the right time. The range is fairly long too. You will be using this poke pretty often and you will be out of their range before most characters can do anything to whiff punish.
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.
80
Mid
-
11
4
24
-7
-9
-
A sort of a round kick that's aimed at the midsection. Unfortunately it isn't cancellable into anything, so it can be sort of a risk to poke with this attack. The range is fairly long so you can end some juggles with this.
Guard(1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second, No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel(1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second, (x~y) every hit from x to y, No bracket means the entire move is.Whether this move is special or super cancelable. If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames Followed by a y frame gap Then the 2nd is active for z frames.Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled.
Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip. SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.After the move hits, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range. x when done point-blank. y on the tip.After the move is blocked, number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame. (Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame. Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location). Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
25
Mid
Command
5
4
7
+4
+2
-
Less range than his standing A, but it's still a good crouching poke that hits mid.
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.
30
Low
-
5
4
7
+4
+2
-
This fast crouching kick is only chainable into other normals, but it has good range for maintaining space at very close range, and a great HD starter.
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.
70
Mid
Command
4
8
24
-11
-13
-
You can use this as an anti-air against those trying to jump-in at you in a very steep angle, but if you whiff it, you may be in trouble. It has a very skinny horizontal, so anything past his arm may cause this uppercut to miss. On close contact it's startup is faster than his cr.B, but is -13 on block if its whiffed. You can make it a bit safer on block by canceling it into his qcf+C feint.
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.
80
Low
Command
8
4
23
SKD
-8
-
Shen slides his foot across the floor in front of him to sweep the opponent. -8 on block but if you use his feint after it can turn into a very decent poke. You can also cancel it on block and if its whiffs) into his qcb+A overhead or something else if you don't want to deal with its recovery frames.
Jumping
jump A
j.A
j.A
NO IMAGE FOUND
jump A
jump A
45
High
-
6
8
-
-
-
-
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
hop A
hop A
40
High
-
6
6
-
-
-
-
A jumping punch that's pointed down at around a 60 to 70 degree. If you are sloppy with your jumps and hops, it might miss on during some characters d.B's.
jump B
j.B
j.B
NO IMAGE FOUND
jump B
jump B
45
High
-
5
7
-
-
-
-
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
hop B
hop B
40
High
-
5
5
-
-
-
-
This kick points upward around a 50 to 60 degree angle. Probably good for going ground-to-air but it might get beaten out by others jump attacks.
jump C
j.C
j.C
NO IMAGE FOUND
jump C
jump C
72
High
-
6
7
-
-
-
-
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
hop C
hop C
70
High
-
6
6
-
-
-
-
This punch has a much more steeper angle pointed downward than the j. A. Use this for jumping in rather than the j. A. It's hitbox is fairly large too, and it hits down deep.
jump D
j.D
j.D
NO IMAGE FOUND
jump D
jump D
70
High
-
8
7
-
-
-
-
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
hop D
hop D
68
High
-
8
6
-
-
-
-
A pretty cool long ranged kick that has 60 degree angle with a decent sized hitbox too. Use this for zoning in mid range against characters trying to hop in at you from a distance, and for jump-ins 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.
75
Mid
Special
14
7
17
SKD
-1
-
Fast shoulder shove that can even be used to stop incoming hops because of its fat sized and great horizonal ranged hitbox. You use the startup animation to kara cancel some moves like his hcb~f+P, or his qcf+A for example. If its blocked, you can qcf+C feint afterwards to give him some advantage and continue pressure.
No results
No results
No results
NO IMAGE FOUND
No results
Guard Cancel Blowback Attack. It looks like his st.CD but has more negative frames on block, so try not to use this against jump attacks, they may be safejumping against you.
jump CD
j.CD
j.CD
NO IMAGE FOUND
jump CD
jump CD
90
Mid
-
12
4
-
SKD
-
-
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
hop CD
hop CD
80
Mid
-
12
4
-
SKD
-
-
A really, really nice jump CD that has a good size hitbox which can beat a lot of jumpins air-to-air if the opponents jump attack doesn't have a good horizontal hitbox. Be careful jumping in with this, it can whiff and be punished during your opponent's crouching B (light kick).
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.
100 (33+31+36)
-
-
1
-
-
HKD
cl.C/D on block
-
Can be broken. Shen headbutts the opponent 3 times making them fall face down. You can choose to fake them out with a sweep free-canceled into his qcb+A overhead, roll over their fallen body to create an ambiguous roll okizeme setup (hold forward to wake up on the other side, or stay neutral to wake up in front of them) or hit them with a meaty jump-in, empty jump into a low or bait a reversal, etc.
Command Moves
Fusenkyaku
f+B
6B
NO IMAGE FOUND
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
Raw
Raw
65
Mid
Special
16
4
17
0
-2
-
Canceled into
Canceled into
65
Mid
Special
16
4
17
0
-2
-
His forward kick to the gut from the previous version. It has good reach, cancelable by itself, best move to activate HD with and perfect to be used in most of his combos.
Special Moves
Gekiken
Gekiken
qcf+A
236A
NO IMAGE FOUND
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
qcf+A
236A
65
Mid
Drive
15
4
19
0
-3
-
qcf+C - Level 1
236C
60
Mid
drive, super
21
6
22
0
-6
-
qcf+C - Level 2
236C
80
Mid
drive, super
32
7
19
0
-1
-
qcf+C - Level 3
236C
85
Mid
drive, super
35
8
19
0
-3
-
qcf+C - Level 4
236C
200
Mid
-
58
7
23
crumple
-8
-
qcf+C Cancel
236C ~ D
-
-
-
13 (Earliest)
-
-
-
-
-
qcf+AC
236AC
100
Mid
drive, super
16
9
31
SKD
-8
-
Swinging punch that lunges forward.
It has good startup and recovery for his A version and is one of the more abusable move in his repertoire. It's relatively safe (-3F) when blocked and is perfect to stop hopping opponents.
It is a little difficult to use the C version sometimes because it cannot be comboed into, so it's best to use it partially charged to catch opponents on the defense off-guard.
There are 3 levels of charge: first you barely hold it (similar to a quick Gekiken Feint). Does 80 damage and it has the best recovery of them all (-1F). The second level is slightly longer and you can see Shen visibly shake--85 damage (-3F). The last level, full charge, you have to hold for 1 second and it will automatically release. It mimics his DM with a flash and does 200 damage. It has a deceivingly good vertical hitbox and crumples grounded opponent upon connection. Guarding a fully charged punch leads to only taking away 50% on majority of the cast, while taking 40% on characters like Ralf, Clark, Daimon, etc.
This feint can be used for three purposes. First purpose is against a defending opponent to constantly give them the possibility that a normal or even partially charged qcf+C may be released at anytime. During the feint you can also AB roll which can save you against something harmful coming at you at the last moment you decide to feint. The second purpose is building meter. Doing the qcf+C by itself gives you meter, but when you feint you gain the same amount without having to openly whiff the punch. The third and last purpose is to cancel some of Shen's normals on block to give them less recovery and more frame advantage; making them a bit more safer. The only normal you cannot cancel into the feint is standing and down B. This can be very useful for Shen's offense, granting him a bit more movement and pressure against a blocking opponent.
Ex qcf+P travels farther, starts up about the same as qcf+A, and has full body invincibility frames that help him go through projectiles. It's a great reversal as long as you are mindful that he travels forward quickly.
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.
qcb+A
214A
60
High
qcf+a
18
2
32
-13
-16
-
qcb+AC
214AC
70
High
qcf+ac
18
2
36
-17
-20
-
Two-parter starting with his double hand overhead then swinging back upwards launches the opponent for a low juggle (can be Super Canceled (SC'd) into his qcf x2 + A/C DM). It retains its overhead properties despite being in a block string; however, it is not safe when blocked if your opponent has a fast countering move. Shen doesn't have a conventional overhead from a command normal so use this Special occasionally for mix-ups. It should be noted, if you're planning to use a Drive to SC off the hammer, you might as well [DC] into his qcf D before juggling into the DM--it's free 70 damage. EX version juggles opponents higher (high enough to connect his qcf x2 + A/C DM).
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
qcb+A~qcf+A
214A~236A
50
Mid
drive, super
16
3
32
SKD
-17
-
qcb+AC~qcf+A
214A~236A
80
Mid
drive, super
13
2
22
SKD
-14
-
Second part of the Fukkogeki. This move is not safe if blocked.
Tenrenken
Tenrenken
qcf+B
236B
NO IMAGE FOUND
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
qcf+B
236B
50
Mid
drive, super
14
6
19
SKD
-7
-
qcf+D
236D
70
Mid
drive, super
17
6
14
SKD
-2
-
qcf+BD
236BD
107 (55+55) / 102 (50+55)
Mid
drive, super
15
7
23
SKD
-7
-
Lunges forward with a sliding grounded uppercut. Must be used pre-emptively for anti-air but it rewards you for a juggle (Ex qcf+P / DM). B version can be combo into but the recovery is worse (-7F). D version is too slow to combo into but recovers better (-2F). Ex version is much more useful, does an added hit and allows for juggles but is not the anti-air move that you would expect. Follow up with a qcf + D for juggles.
Danken
Danken
hcbf+P
6246P
NO IMAGE FOUND
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
hcbf+P
6246P
120
N/A
drive, super
5
1
33
SKD
N/A
-
Command throw which combos off his f.B chain and even his light attacks if he's close enough. Without any drive canceling or super canceling, this is his strongest comboable special (even slightly stronger than Shen Woo Hammer). The move can be SC'd or DC'd. It can be kara-canceled from his stand CD for more range.
hcbf+AC
6246AC
120
N/A
special
3
1
34
crumple
N/A
-
Ex version starts up faster, has full invincibility, and crumples the opponent which allows for jugglable followups like DM, qcb A.qcf A, or qcf+BD. Using Shen's Hammer Special on a crumple state opponent (like after Ex Slap) will launch the opponent higher.
Danken(Repel)
Danken (Repel)
qcb+C
214C
NO IMAGE FOUND
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
qcb+C
214C
N/A
N/A
special
6
8
18
N/A
N/A
-
Reflects incoming projectile. You can cancel the ending frames into any move however the most practical one is C Shen Woo Punch Lite and cancel if needed.
Desperation Moves
Zetsu Gekiken
Zetsu Gekiken
qcf,qcf+P
236236P
NO IMAGE FOUND
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
qcf,qcf+P
236236P
220
Mid
max
11
7
31
HKD
-20
-
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
qcf,qcf+AC
236236AC
320
Mid
max
8
7
28
HKD
-17
-
Tatsu!! Gekiken! = (qcfx2+P) Buffed up version of his of Shen Woo Punch Lite. It does good damage and is invincible after startup. Ex version is much faster. You can try to use this as a last ditch anti-air attack against full or half screen jumps, but there is an extremely high chance that the opponent may safejump it, if you perform it too early or too late. If you whiff this DM or if its blocked, Shen is completely open for punishment.
Bakushin
Zetsu Gekiken
C,A,B,C
C,A,B,C
NO IMAGE FOUND
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
C,A,B,C
C,A,B,C
240 (312)
Mid
max
3
6
41
SKD
-28
-
Causes Shen Woo to explode and glow yellow like SSJ. The explosion itself does about 312 dmg which includes his increased attacked damage of 30% while in this mode and he also increases his defense by 17%. Note: In the Bakushin mode you do not build drive or stocks for yourself.
Neomax
Tenshou Bakushingeki
Tenshou Bakushingeki
qcf,hcb+AC
2363214AC
NO IMAGE FOUND
Version> indicates a follow-up to the main move, >> a follow-up to a follow-up and so on.Different versions and/or follow-ups to the 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.
qcf,hcb+AC
2363214AC
200+250
Mid
-
15
4
45
HKD
-30
-
Fast chase down punisher. Shen glides across the screen and activates an upwards punch sending a blast upwards. Projectile invincible and slides underneath most moves. Punishable if whiffed or blocked. A good finisher to a majority of his HD combos.
Combos
Assuming you start each combo with j.C, s.C, f.B, here's a guide to use which combo to use under which circumstance (Note: Many of these combos were written in the arcade v1.1 days. With that said, the majority of them, if not all, still work):
No stock or Drive guage -
cr. B (x2 to 3), Far B (110dmg)
~qcb A.qcf A (287dmg)
~hcb~f+P (298dmg)
corner qcf D, s.C (~311dmg)
cr. B, st. A, hcb,f+A/C (161dmg)
cr. B, cr. C, f+B, hcb, f+A/C (256dmg)
Corner cr. B, cr. C, qcf+D, [cl. C or cr. C] (269dmg)
1 stock, no Drive guage -
cr. B, st. A, hcbf+AC, qcb A.qcf A (252dmg)
Corner cr. B, st. A, hcbf+AC, qcf+D, [cl. C or cr. C] (276dmg)
cr. B (x2), st. A, qcf(x2)+A/C (267dmg)
cr. B, cr. C, f+B, qcf+BD, qcf+D(x2), far D (397dmg)
corner ~Ex qcb P.qcf A, qcf D, qcf A, [DC] qcf D, qcf A, d.C (538dmg)
2 stock, 0 Drive gauge
corner ~qcf D, CABC (~504dmg)
~Ex hcb~f+P, qcf x 2 +P (~474dmg)
~Ex qcb P.qcf A, qcf x 2 +P (~484dmg)
~Ex qcf K, qcf D, qcf D, qcf x 2 +P = (530 dmg)
2 stock, 1+ Drive gauge
~qcb A.qcf A [DC] qcf A, CABC (553 dmg)
~Ex qcf K, qcf D, qcb A.qcf A, [DC] qcf D, qcf A, qcf x2 +P DM (602dmg)
corner qcb A.qcf A, [DC] qcf D, qcf A, CABC (586dmg)
~Ex hcb~f+AC, qcb A.qcf A, [DC] qcf D, qcf A, qcf x2 +P DM (606dmg)
3 stock, 1+ Drive gauge
~Ex qcf K, qcf D, qcb A.qcf A, [DC] qcf D, qcf A, Ex qcfx2 + P DM (649dmg)
~Ex hcb~f+AC, qcb A.qcf A, [DC] qcf D, qcf A, Ex qcf x2 +P DM (666dmg)
Naturally, should use HyperDrive if you have two Drive gauges, so the rest are non-Drive gauge combos:
2 stocks -
Ex qcf K, qcf D x2, qcf x2+P DM (~530dmg)
3 stocks -
Ex qcf+P, Ex qcf x2 + P (~537dmg)
Ex hcb~f+P, Ex qcf K, qcf D x2, qcf x2+P DM (~605dmg)
corner Ex qcb A.qcf A, qcf D, qcf B, CABC (~608dmg)
4 stocks -
Ex hcb~f+P, Ex qcf K, qcf D x2, Ex qcf x2+P DM (~665dmg)
corner Ex hcb~f+P, Ex qcf K, qcf D x2, qcf B, CABC (~674dmg)
5 stocks -
Ex hcb~f+P, Ex qcf K, qcf D, Ex qcf P, Ex qcf x2+P DM (~685dmg)
corner Ex hcb~f+P, Ex qcf K, qcf D Ex qcf P, qcf B, CABC (~694dmg)
HyperDrive
(Note: Many of these combos were written in the arcade v1.1 days. With that said, the majority of them, if not all, still work but the damages will be slightly varied. This is due to minor changes in special damages like his qcf C does 60 instead of 70 and the max scaling for DMs has dropped from 50% to 40% now. All damages reflect console changes.)
There are so many variations to his HyperDrive combos (HD) so it's really about picking your own poison. Fortunately, all his (Ex) DMs juggles so SCing/MCing isn't a problem.
If you don't like the fancy stuff then do the 4 stock:
"(n) frame gap" = The amount of frames that opponent has to counter a frame trap.
1. st. A > cl. C - 2 frame gap between st. A and cl. C. St. A whiffs on crouching opponents, except on Daimon, Raiden, and Maxima.
2. st. A > cr. C (L) - 1 frame gap between st. A and cr. C. St. A whiffs on crouching opponents , except on Daimon, Raiden, and Maxima.
3. st. A > cl. D - 3 frame gap between st. A and cl. D. St. A whiffs on crouching opponents, except on Daimon, Raiden, and Maxima.
4. cr. A > cl. C - 3 frame gap between cr. A and cl. C.
5. cr. A > cr. C (L) - 2 frame gap between cr. A and cr. C.
6. cr. A > cl. D - 4 frame gap between cr. A and cl. D.
7. cr. B > cl. C - 3 frame gap between cr. B and cl. C.
8. cr. B > cr. C (L) - 2 frame gap between cr. B and cr. C.
9. cr. B > cl. D - 4 frame gap between cr. B and cl. D.
10. tip of qcf+D (+2 on block) > st. A - 2 frame gap between tip of qcf+D (+2 on block) and st. A. St. A whiffs on crouching opponents, except on Daimon, Raiden , and Maxima.
11. tip of qcf+D (+2 on block) > cr. B - 3 frame gap between tip of qcf+D (+2 on block) and cr. B.
Note - Ways to set up "tip of qcf+D (+2 on block)":
A. Blocked (cl. C, qcf+D): This is not a true block string. The opponent has time to any invincible reversal or roll to not block the tip of qcf+D. Use this string cautiously.
B. Blocked (cr. D, qcf+D): This is not a true block string. The opponent has time to any invincible reversal or roll to not block the tip of qcf+D. Use this string cautiously.
C. Blocked (close st. CD, qcf+D): This is a true block string.
Strategies
Far Range
Mid Range
Close Range
Cornered Opponent
Cornered
With No Meter/No Drive
With 1+ Meter/No Drive
With No Meter/50%-100% Drive
With 1+ Meter/50%-100% Drive
Best Team Position?
Character Matchups
Andy Bogard
Ash Crimson
Athena Asamiya
Athena can only punish Shen's qcf+C Level 2 charge (which is -3F on block) and qcf+A (-3F) with her Ex hcf+P command throw or Ex DM. Shen's qcf+C Level 1 charge, however, is -1F on block--you can only normal throw it.
Shen's blockstring of cl.C, f+B, qcf+D (-2F on block) cannot punish with hcf+AC EX command throw, however f+B into qcf+D is not a true blockstring.
Benimaru Nikaido
Beni's command grab is 1F so unless you time his qcf+C level 1 charge punch (-1F on block) on the tip (non Ex command grab has a short range), you're going to get punished. Don't be afraid to DM thru Beni's qcf+K, qcb+P, or qcf+P if they whiff; time it right and you'll score a counter wall bounce. You can only punish qcf+K on block with his DM (Ex qcf+P isn't fast enough); Beni recovers too fast after qcf+P for Shen's DM to punish.
Billy Kane
Chin Gentsai
Clark Still
Duo Lon
Elisabeth Branctorche
Quickly punish Elisabeth's dp+AC on block with qcfx2+AC.
Goro Daimon
Hwa Jai
Iori Yagami (Claw)
Iori Yagami (Flame)
Joe Higashi
K'
Kim Kaphwan
Punish Kim's qcb+D with sweep (down D), standing C, qcf A, qcfx2+P, qcfx2+AC, or NeoMax (qcf~hcb AC)
Kim's air qcb+B can be punished on block with Shen's down C, or his hcb~f P command grab. His air qcb+D is a bit more safer on block so its only a good to use his command grab on block.
King
Kula Diamond
Kyo Kusanagi (XIII)
Kyo Kusanagi (NESTS)
Shen can't punish his qcf+A alone, but any of this other rekka follow ups can be punished with his supers. He has difficulty punishing them to hit confirm into a combo, but a lot of his far normals (and crouching B) may hit if time correctly. Kyo's qcf+A, qcf+A rekka string can be punished by quickly dashing in with d.C or s.C into f+B
His qcf+C is rather safe too, but not against Shen's qcfx2+AC, hcb~f+AC, or his crouching B. His hcb+C follow-up rekka is hard to punish too, but his qcfx2+P and his Neomax can punish it.
Leona Heidern
Mai Shiranui
Mature
Maxima
Raiden
Ralf Jones
Robert Garcia
Ryo Sakazaki
Saiki
Shen Woo
Sie Kensou
Takuma Sakazaki
Takuma's db~f+B on block can be punished with Shen's cl.C up close, but it's harder to punish at it's max distance, though. Try using cr.B or stand B to punish it on block at its farthest distance.
Takuma's db~f+D on block is much more easier to punish with Shen's normals than the B (light kick) version at any distance.
It's very hard to punish Takuma's db~f+BD at any distance, but you can try a hcb,f+P or EX hcb,f+AC if the opponent doesn't press any buttons after it's blocked.
Mr. Karate
Terry Bogard
Vice
Yuri Sakazaki
Yuri's hcb+BD at very close range on block can be punished with a sweep, or a quickly executed qcfx2+AC. At farther ranges, Shen's qcfx2+AC can hit Yuri right after she bounces back into a standing position.
