| '''2B > 2A''' || 38 || Standard low confirm. Works in practically any situation.
| '''2B > 2A''' || 38 || Standard low confirm. Works in practically any situation. Can fit an extra 2A for bonus damage.
|-
|-
| 2B > 2A > 2A || 60 || Bonus damage low confirm. Must be relatively close. Unreliable after a jump-in.
| 2A > 2A || 48 || Light starter with less pushback than 2B, making it the preferred follow-up after jump-ins. Can fit an extra 2A for bonus damage.
|-
|-
| 2B > cl.B > 2A || 65 || Highest damage low confirm. Must be very close.
| 2B > cl.B > 2A || 65 || Highest damage low confirm. Must be very close.
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===Heavy Starters===
===Heavy Starters===
'''Note:''' A '''Heavy Starter''' can access any '''Light Starter''' combo and it may be more optimal in some situations. A '''Heavy Starter''' combo will do 58 more damage than a '''Light Starter''' and generate .06 more meter.
'''Note:''' A '''Heavy Starter''' can access any '''Light Starter''' combo and it may be more optimal in some situations. A '''Heavy Starter''' combo will do 58 more damage and generate .06 more meter than a '''Light Starter'''.
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Combo !! Damage !! Notes
! Combo !! Damage !! Notes
|-
|-
| '''cl.C(1) > 6B''' || 96 || Standard, reliable heavy starter. Works in practically any situation.
| '''cl.C(1) > 6B''' || 96 || Standard, reliable heavy starter. Works in practically any situation.
|-
| cl.B, cl.C(1) > 6B || 121 || Light link into cl.C. With good reactions, you can confirm into cl.C. Can be tricky to connect after a jump-in.
|-
|-
| 2C > 6B || 131 || Most damaging combo starter. Requires a deep jump-in due to 2C's slower startup.
| 2C > 6B || 131 || Most damaging combo starter. Requires a deep jump-in due to 2C's slower startup.
|}
===Other Starters===
'''Note:''' 'Other Starters' won't be referenced in the 'Combos' section.
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! Combo !! Damage !! Notes
|-
|-
| CD || 75 ||
| cl.B, cl.B, cl.C(1) > 6B || 144 || Light link into cl.C. The added hits can cause worse scaling in longer combos. Omit one cl.B after a jump-in.
|}
|}
==Combos==
==Combos==
'''Note''': Clark's most practical BnBs are the first listed '''Light Starter''' and '''Heavy Starter'''. Following entries are situational or for completeness.
===Rush Auto Combo===
===Rush Auto Combo===
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===Meterless===
===Meterless===
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! Combo!! Damage !! Stun !! Meter Gain !! Location !! notes
! Combo!! Damage !! Stun !! Meter Gain !! Location !! Notes
|-
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > 41236A > 22C/22K || 157/182 || 45 || .225/.25 || Anywhere || Reliable, high damage combo ender. 41236A combos from lights at practically any range.
| '''Heavy Starter''' > 214C > 623A/C || 237 || 215 || 0.32 || Anywhere || Max damage. +44 knockdown but sends them far away.
|}
|}
===0.5 Bar===
===0.5 Bar===
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! Combo!! Damage !! Stun !! Meter Gain !! Location !! notes
! Combo!! Damage !! Stun !! Meter Gain !! Location !! Notes
|-
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > 214AC, 41236A > 22C/22K || 232/254 || 45 || 0.225/0.25 || Anywhere || Most versatile combo from a light starter.
| '''Light Starter''' > 214AC, 41236A > 22C/22K || 232/254 || 45 || 0.225/0.25 || Anywhere || Most versatile combo from a light starter.
|-
|-
| '''Heavy Starter''' > 214C, 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K || 307/340 || 295 || 0.36 || Anywhere || Builds a significant portion of the EX meter before you even spend it.
| '''Light Starter''' > 41236BD, 214A || 241 || 125 || .17 || Anywhere || +41/+68 on tech/knockdown. Close range combo that sets up further meter spending.
|-
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K || 199/239 || 125 || .167 || Anywhere || Poor use of .5 bar but an easy damage dump after a 214A confirm.
| '''Light Starter''' > 623AC, 41236D > 236P || 245 || 45 || 0.257 || Anywhere || Must be point blank with precise chains/cancels. Significantly more reliable after cl.C > 6B.
|-
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > 41236BD, 214A || 241 || 125 || .17 || Anywhere || Close range combo that sets up for further meter spending. +41/+68 on tech/knockdown.
| '''Heavy Starter''' > 214C, 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K || 307/340 || 295 || 0.36 || Anywhere || Builds a significant portion of the EX meter before you even spend it.
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > 623AC, 41236D > 236P || 245 || 45 || 0.257 || Anywhere || Must be point blank with perfect chains/cancels. Can't add an extra light. Significantly more reliable after cl.C > 6B.
| '''Light Starter''' > 41236A > 22C > 236P > 6321463214P || 313 || 45 || 1 || .225 || Anywhere || Though inefficient, any non-EX 236P (Flashing Elbow) confirm can be super canceled.
|-
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > 623AC, 41236BD, 623C, 214A || 364 || 205 || 1 || .33 || Back to corner || Suboptimal back-to-corner damage but it gives Clark the corner. +41/+68 on tech/knockdown.
| '''Light Starter''' > 41236D > 236P > 6321463214P || 296 || 45 || 1 || .257 || Anywhere || Though inefficient, any non-EX 236P (Flashing Elbow) confirm can be super canceled.
|-
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > 623C(3) > 4123641236K || 289 || 105 || 1 || .18 || Anywhere || 4123641236K grants an autotimed safejump. Possibly the only 1 bar method to get an autotimed safejump.
| '''Heavy Starter''' > 236CD, 66, cl.B > cl.B, cl.C > 6B > 41236D > 236P || 307 || 210 || 1 || .977 || Anywhere || 236CD is inconsistent (e.g., whiffs on standing females) but the combo refunds its cost.
|-
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > 214AC, 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K || 268/301 || 125 || 1 || .17 || Anywhere || A simple way to cash out if you confirmed into 214AC.
| '''Light Starter''' > 623AC, 41236BD, 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K || 357/387 || 125 || 1.5 || .17 || Anywhere || Meter inefficient but the only 1.5 route that does more damage than a 1 bar anywhere combo.
|-
|-
| '''Heavy Starter''' > 214C, 623AC, 2C > 41236AC > 22C/22K || 338/368 || 285 || 1 || .3 || Corner || The only unique 1 bar '''Heavy Starter''' combo (and it does less than the '''Light Starter''' combo).
| '''Light Starter''' > 214AC, 623C, 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K || 346/376 || 205 || 1 || .33 || Corner || Max 1 bar corner damage. Pulls opponent out of corner.
|-
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > 623AC, 41236BD, 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K || 357/387 || 125 || 1.5 || .17 || Anywhere || A rather pitiful increase in damage for an extra .5 but one of his only 1.5 routes.
| '''Light Starter''' > 214AC, 623C, 623AC, 2C > 41236AC > 22C/22K || 372/399 || 125 || 1.5 || .27 || Corner || Requires a manually timed 623AC but does minimal damage for the extra meter.
|-
|-
| 41236A > 22C/41236K/623K > 236P > 6321463214P || ~280 || - || 1 || - || Anywhere || Can super cancel any 236P (Flashing Elbow) for bonus damage, but this is less efficient than using 2 EX moves
| '''Light Starter''' > 41236BD, 623C, 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K || 407/440 || 205 || 1 || .33 || Back-to-corner || Max back-to-corner damage. Pulls opponent out of corner.
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > 41236BD, 623C, 623AC, 2C > 41236AC > 22C/22K || 445/472 || 195 || 1.5 || .22 || Back-to-corner || Requires a manually timed 623AC but does minimal damage for the extra meter.
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'''Note:''' Clark does not gain significant damage for the meter investment at 2 bars.
'''Note:''' Clark does not gain significant damage for the meter investment at 2 bars.
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! Combo!! Damage !! Stun !! Meter cost !! Meter Gain !! Location !! notes
! Combo!! Damage !! Stun !! Meter cost !! Meter Gain !! Location !! Notes
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > BC > cl.C(1) > 6B > 623AC, 41236D > 236P > 6321463214P || 379 || 120 || 2 || .04 || Anywhere || 2nd/3rd character only. A very inefficient use of meter (1 extra bar for ~8 more damage).
|-
|-
| '''Light Starter''' > BC > cl.C(1) > 6B > 623AC, 41236D > 236P > 6321463214P || 369 || 120 || 2 || .04 || Anywhere || 2nd/3rd character only. A very inefficient use of meter (1 extra bar for ~8 more damage).
| 6B > max > 2C > 6B > 214C > 4123641236K > 2141236CD || 526 || 250 || 3 || || Anywhere || 3rd character only
| '''Light Starter''' > 41236A > 22C > 236P > 2141236CD || 486 || 45 || 3 || .225 || Anywhere || Though inefficient, any non-EX 236P (Flashing Elbow) confirm can be Climax canceled.
|-
|-
| 41236K/623K > 236P > 2141236CD || 425(41236)/423(623K) || 0 || 3 || || Anywhere || Rather meter inefficient and more worthwhile to go for 41236BD to avoid OTG scaling
| '''Light Starter''' > 41236D > 236P > 2141236CD || 455 || 45 || 3 || .257 || Anywhere || Though inefficient, any non-EX 236P (Flashing Elbow) confirm can be Climax canceled.
|-
|-
| 41236BD, 214A > 2141236CD || 624 || 80 || 3.5 || || Anywhere || Big damage off an instant command grab
| '''Light Starter''' > 623C(3) > 4123641236K > 2141236CD || 665 || 105 || 4 || .18 || Anywhere || Minimal damage loss compared to the Quick Max variation. Does more damage than the Quick Max combo in 2nd position.
|-
|-
|'''426BD''', 214A(2) > 2141236CD || 624 || 80 || 3.5 || || Anywhere || Can also be done with any other starter, damage taken from raw EX command grab.
'''''Trying a new combo listing format. Still WIP with readability and notes. Feel free to apply the format to other characters.'''''
<br>
'''Common light starters'''<br>
'''2A'''xN - can be chained up to 4x from point blank range<br>
'''2B 2A'''xN - standard low starter, can chain 2A twice from close<br>
'''Common heavy starters'''<br>
'''c.C 6B''' - standard punish, typically into 426D or 426BD<br>
'''2C 6B''' - higher damage punish, good for high-recovery moves since 2C is slower than c.C, and the 6B will whiff from max range<br>
'''2C''' - from max range, usually directly into 214C or 426BD; or 623C in Quick Max combos<br>
'''Useful links'''<br>
'''c.B, c.C''' - c.B has very little pushback, allowing c.B into c.C from a j.A or other jump in. Can do c.B c.B, c.C from point blank range<br>
'''f.B, 2D''' - link from f.B into sweep, which can be cancelled into 426AC EX tackle. A common confirm/pressure string is c.B f.B, since f.B is +4 on block<br>
<br>
''All damage and stun values are calculated without the starter included unless otherwise noted''
:→'''623A''' ''these confirms are useful to convert from strings with 2B as the 2nd or 3rd hit to catch opponent's jumping late to avoid Clark's grab mixups.''<br>
:::''Example - 2A 2B 623A - opponent blocks the 2A, then stands up/jumps and gets hit by the 2B, allowing a safe and fairly easy confirm into 623A > super''<br>
:::→<span style="text-shadow: 1px 1px #00F;">426426K</span> <span style="text-shadow: 1px 1px #FC0;">2426CD</span> <span style="background-color:#FF0">recommended</span> ''3rd position only - cancel from 3rd hit of 623C''<br>
:::→<span style="text-shadow: 1px 1px #F00;">426426BD</span> <span style="text-shadow: 1px 1px #FC0;">2426CD</span> <span style="background-color:#FF0">recommended</span> ''3rd position only - cancel from 3rd hit of 623C''<br>
Use the corresponding starter(s) from the 'Starters' section of this page.
>
Cancel the previous move into the following move. If preceded by a move in brackets, must cancel the start of the preceding move (AKA a 'Kara Cancel').
,
Link the previous move into the following move.
(X)
A move in brackets must whiff (not hit). Can also mean the move must be Kara Canceled.
~
Cancel the previous special into the following special.
cl.
Close to opponent.
f.
Far from opponent.
j.
Jumping move.
AA
Anti-air. Hit the opponent while they're mid-air.
[X]
Hold input briefly.
X/Y
Do either X move or Y move in a combo (Both final damage & stun values will be shown).
X * N {X} * N
Repeat 'X' input 'N' amount of times. Multiple inputs will be bundled into "{}".
Starters
Note: The combos in the "Combos" section have been tested using the first starter in each category (the combos in Bold).
Light Starters
Combo
Damage
Notes
2B > 2A
38
Standard low confirm. Works in practically any situation. Can fit an extra 2A for bonus damage.
2A > 2A
48
Light starter with less pushback than 2B, making it the preferred follow-up after jump-ins. Can fit an extra 2A for bonus damage.
2B > cl.B > 2A
65
Highest damage low confirm. Must be very close.
Heavy Starters
Note: A Heavy Starter can access any Light Starter combo and it may be more optimal in some situations. A Heavy Starter combo will do 58 more damage and generate .06 more meter than a Light Starter.
Combo
Damage
Notes
cl.C(1) > 6B
96
Standard, reliable heavy starter. Works in practically any situation.
2C > 6B
131
Most damaging combo starter. Requires a deep jump-in due to 2C's slower startup.
cl.B, cl.B, cl.C(1) > 6B
144
Light link into cl.C. The added hits can cause worse scaling in longer combos. Omit one cl.B after a jump-in.
Combos
Rush Auto Combo
Combo
Damage
Meter cost
notes
cl.A > A > A > B
138
0
Rush combo ending with A Gatling Attack.
cl.A > A > A > C
242
1
Rush combo ending with Ultra Argentine Backbreaker.
cl.A > A > A > D
354
2
Rush combo ending with MAX Ultra Argentine Backbreaker.
cl.A > A > A > A
446
3
Rush combo ending with Ultra Clark Buster (Climax).
Meterless
Combo
Damage
Stun
Meter Gain
Location
Notes
Light Starter > 214A
110
125
0.17
Anywhere
+38/+65 on tech/knockdown. Grants an autotimed safejump
Light Starter > f.B, 2D > 6BD
133
145
0.15
Anywhere
+24/+51 on tech/knockdown. A second 6BD sets up +0/+27 on tech/knockdown.
Light Starter > 623C
137
125
0.2
Anywhere
+30/+57 on tech/knockdown. Grants a autotimed safehop in the corner.
Light Starter > 41236A > 22C/22K
157/182
45
.225/.25
Anywhere
Reliable, high damage combo ender. 41236A combos at practically any range.
Light Starter > 41236D > 236P
185
45
.257
Anywhere
41236D has limiting range (notable after jump-ins). Requires near immediate chains/special cancel.
Heavy Starter > 214C, 214A
229
295
0.36
Anywhere
+41/+68 on tech/knockdown. 41236A sets up +0/+27 on tech/knockdown.
Heavy Starter > 214C, 2D > 6BD
229
285
0.31
Anywhere
+24/+51 on tech/knockdown. A second 6BD sets up +0/+27 on tech/knockdown.
0.5 Bar
Combo
Damage
Stun
Meter Gain
Location
Notes
Light Starter > 214AC, 41236A > 22C/22K
232/254
45
0.225/0.25
Anywhere
Most versatile combo from a light starter.
Light Starter > 41236BD, 214A
241
125
.17
Anywhere
+41/+68 on tech/knockdown. Close range combo that sets up further meter spending.
Light Starter > 623AC, 41236D > 236P
245
45
0.257
Anywhere
Must be point blank with precise chains/cancels. Significantly more reliable after cl.C > 6B.
Heavy Starter > 214C, 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K
307/340
295
0.36
Anywhere
Builds a significant portion of the EX meter before you even spend it.
Light Starter > 214AC, 623C, 214A
274
205
.33
Corner
+41/+68 on tech/knockdown.
Light Starter > 41236BD, 623C, 214A
329
205
.33
Back-to-corner
Max damage when cornered. +41/+68 on tech/knockdown.
1 Bar
Note: At 1 bar, Clark has no unique Heavy Starter combo that deals more damage than a Light Starter combo.
Combo
Damage
Stun
Meter cost
Meter Gain
Location
Notes
Light Starter > 41236BD, 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K
324/361
125
1
.17
Anywhere
Max midscreen damage. Maintains sides.
Light Starter > 623C(3) > 4123641236K
289
105
1
.18
Anywhere
4123641236K grants an autotimed safejump (the only 1-bar autotimed safejump).
Light Starter > 41236A > 22C > 236P > 6321463214P
313
45
1
.225
Anywhere
Though inefficient, any non-EX 236P (Flashing Elbow) confirm can be super canceled.
Light Starter > 41236D > 236P > 6321463214P
296
45
1
.257
Anywhere
Though inefficient, any non-EX 236P (Flashing Elbow) confirm can be super canceled.
Note: 'Other Starters' won't be referenced in the 'Combos' section.
CD
Combo
Damage
Stun
Meter Cost
Meter Gain
Location
Notes
CD, 41236C > 22C/22D
167/187
100
0
.26/.285
Anywhere
Reliable, simple confirm that requires no immediate cancels.
CD, 214C, 623C, 214A
238
400
0
.495
Corner
Insane damage, stun, and meter build.
41236K
Combo
Damage
Stun
Meter Cost
Meter Gain
Location
Notes
41236B/D > 236P
165
0
0
.217
Anywhere
Damage baseline.
41236BD, 214A
226
80
.5
.13
Anywhere
+41/+68 on tech/knockdown.
41236BD, 623C, 214A
325
160
.5
.29
Back-to-corner
+41/+68 on tech/knockdown.
41236BD, 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K
321/361
80
1
.13
Anywhere
Significant damage increase.
41236BD, 623C, 214A, 41236AC > 22C/22K
414/454
160
1
.29
Back-to-corner
41236B/D > 236P > 6321463214P
276
0
1
.217
Anywhere
Extremely inefficient but a simple meter dump without risking 41236BD.
41236BD, 623C, 623AC, 2C, 41236AC > 22C/22K
462/492
80
1.5
.16
Back-to-corner
Requires a manually timed 623AC to link 2C for great damage.
41236B/D > 236P > 6321463214AC
361
0
2
.217
Anywhere
Extremely inefficient but a simple meter dump without risking 41236BD.
41236B/D > 236P > 2141236CD
425
0
3
.217
Anywhere
Extremely inefficient but a simple meter dump without risking 41236BD.
41236BD, 214A > 2141236CD
624
80
3.5
.13
Anywhere
Excellent damage for meter cost and can be done anywhere.
41236BD, 623C, 214A > 2141236CD
701
160
3.5
.29
Back-to-corner
Preposterous damage.
Combo Tree (WIP)
Trying a new combo listing format. Still WIP with readability and notes. Feel free to apply the format to other characters. Common light starters 2AxN - can be chained up to 4x from point blank range 2B 2AxN - standard low starter, can chain 2A twice from close
Common heavy starters c.C 6B - standard punish, typically into 426D or 426BD 2C 6B - higher damage punish, good for high-recovery moves since 2C is slower than c.C, and the 6B will whiff from max range 2C - from max range, usually directly into 214C or 426BD; or 623C in Quick Max combos
Useful links c.B, c.C - c.B has very little pushback, allowing c.B into c.C from a j.A or other jump in. Can do c.B c.B, c.C from point blank range f.B, 2D - link from f.B into sweep, which can be cancelled into 426AC EX tackle. A common confirm/pressure string is c.B f.B, since f.B is +4 on block
All damage and stun values are calculated without the starter included unless otherwise noted
From light or heavy starters
→214Arecommended
0gauge - 80damage - 80stun
→426AC~22C~236P
→426AC~22K
→2426CD
→214AC
→426A~22C~236P - recommended
0.5gauge - 217damage - 0stun
→426A~22K - recommended
0.5gauge - 242damage - 0stun
→214A
→426AC~22C~236Precommended
1.0gauge - 259damage - 80stun
→426AC~22Krecommended
1.0gauge - 299damage - 80stun
→2426CD214A must be delayed for 2426CD to connect
3.5gauge - 546damage - 80stun
→corner 623C, 214A recommendedomit follow ups to retain corner
0.5gauge - 265damage - 160stun
→426AC~22C~236Precommended
1.0gauge - 348damage - 160stun
→426AC~22Krecommended
1.0gauge - 385damage - 160stun
→2426CD
3.5gauge - 616damage - 160stun
→426D~236Precommendedmeterless hard knock down
0gauge - 165damage - 0stun
→624624K
→624624BD
→2426CD
→426BD
→214A
→426AC~22C~236Precommended
1.0gauge - 321damage - 80stun
→426AC~22Krecommended
1.0gauge - 361damage - 80stun
→2426CD
→ corner 623C, 214A recommendedomit follow ups to retain corner
0.5gauge - 325damage - 160stun
→426AC~22C~236Precommended-
1.0gauge - 414damage - 160stun
→426AC~22Krecommended
1.0gauge - 454damage - 160stun
→2426CD
→623Athese confirms are useful to convert from strings with 2B as the 2nd or 3rd hit to catch opponent's jumping late to avoid Clark's grab mixups.
Example - 2A 2B 623A - opponent blocks the 2A, then stands up/jumps and gets hit by the 2B, allowing a safe and fairly easy confirm into 623A > super
→corner 426AC~22C~236P
1.0gauge - xxxdamage - xxstun
→corner 426AC~22K
1.0gauge - xxxdamage - xxstun
→426426Kcancel from 3rd hit of 623A
→426426BDcancel from 3rd hit of 623A
→2426CDcancel from 4th hit of 623A
From heavy starters only
→214C
→214A
→426AC~22C~236Precommended
1.0gauge - 348damage - 160stun
→426AC~22Krecommended
1.0gauge - 385damage - 160stun
→2426CD
→623C
→426426Kcancel from 3rd hit of 623C
→426426BDcancel from 3rd hit of 623C
→2426CDcancel from 4th hit of 623C
Quick Max combos
All damage and stun values are calculated from 2C BC starter
(Any ground normal) BC
→2C
→623C
→426426K2426CDrecommended2nd position - cancel from 3rd hit of 623C
3.0gauge - xxxdamage - xxxstun
→426426BD2426CDrecommended2nd position - cancel from 3rd hit of 623C
4.0gauge - xxxdamage - xxxstun
→back to corner 426BD
→ 623C, 214A
→426AC~22C~236P3rd position only
2.0gauge - xxxdamage - xxxstun
→426AC~22K3rd position only
2.0gauge - xxxdamage - xxxstun
→2C 6B
→426BD →214A
→426AC~22C~236Precommended2nd/3rd position
2.0gauge - 415damage - 260stun
→426AC~22Krecommended2nd/3rd position
2.0gauge - 445damage - 260stun
→623C
→426426K2426CDrecommended3rd position only - cancel from 3rd hit of 623C
3.0gauge - xxxdamage - xxxstun
→426426BD2426CDrecommended3rd position only - cancel from 3rd hit of 623C
