You can access Kouryu by highlighting Kaede at the character select screen, and pressing C 10 times, B 5 times, and C 4 more times.
If you perform this correctly, you'll hear his deep voice and then you can select him with A or D.
Normals
Standing
5A
DamageHow much damage the move does on hit/block. Characters in TLB2 have 256 health, but different defense modifiers.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
ActiveNumber of frames the move remains active for, and can hit the opponent on.
RecoveryNumber of frames after the active frames for the move to end and the character to become actionable, unless canceled from.
StateState your opponent must be in for the move to come out. Some moves can only be done when the opponent is on the ground, for example. Most moves can be done in any state.
Frame AdvHow much sooner or later you can act on hit/block when compared to your opponent, assuming the move is not canceled. +2 means you can act 2 frames before your opponent, -2 means your opponent can act 2 frames before you
MeterHow much meter the move builds on hit/block. A full bar of meter is 64 points.
GuardWhether the move can be blocked standing, crouching, or both. L means it has to be blocked crouching, H means standing, M means it can be blocked either way. Some moves cannot be blocked.
CancelWhether the move can be canceled on hit/block. ○ means it can be canceled and × means it cannot. △ means it has a special type of cancel, usually Desperation Move.
TechWhether you can tech the move. Air techs are performed by pressing D in the air, ground techs are rolls performed during otg recovery.
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Description
4A
DamageHow much damage the move does on hit/block. Characters in TLB2 have 256 health, but different defense modifiers.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
ActiveNumber of frames the move remains active for, and can hit the opponent on.
RecoveryNumber of frames after the active frames for the move to end and the character to become actionable, unless canceled from.
StateState your opponent must be in for the move to come out. Some moves can only be done when the opponent is on the ground, for example. Most moves can be done in any state.
Frame AdvHow much sooner or later you can act on hit/block when compared to your opponent, assuming the move is not canceled. +2 means you can act 2 frames before your opponent, -2 means your opponent can act 2 frames before you
MeterHow much meter the move builds on hit/block. A full bar of meter is 64 points.
GuardWhether the move can be blocked standing, crouching, or both. L means it has to be blocked crouching, H means standing, M means it can be blocked either way. Some moves cannot be blocked.
CancelWhether the move can be canceled on hit/block. ○ means it can be canceled and × means it cannot. △ means it has a special type of cancel, usually Desperation Move.
TechWhether you can tech the move. Air techs are performed by pressing D in the air, ground techs are rolls performed during otg recovery.
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Description
5B
DamageHow much damage the move does on hit/block. Characters in TLB2 have 256 health, but different defense modifiers.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
ActiveNumber of frames the move remains active for, and can hit the opponent on.
RecoveryNumber of frames after the active frames for the move to end and the character to become actionable, unless canceled from.
StateState your opponent must be in for the move to come out. Some moves can only be done when the opponent is on the ground, for example. Most moves can be done in any state.
Frame AdvHow much sooner or later you can act on hit/block when compared to your opponent, assuming the move is not canceled. +2 means you can act 2 frames before your opponent, -2 means your opponent can act 2 frames before you
MeterHow much meter the move builds on hit/block. A full bar of meter is 64 points.
GuardWhether the move can be blocked standing, crouching, or both. L means it has to be blocked crouching, H means standing, M means it can be blocked either way. Some moves cannot be blocked.
CancelWhether the move can be canceled on hit/block. ○ means it can be canceled and × means it cannot. △ means it has a special type of cancel, usually Desperation Move.
TechWhether you can tech the move. Air techs are performed by pressing D in the air, ground techs are rolls performed during otg recovery.
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Description
6B
DamageHow much damage the move does on hit/block. Characters in TLB2 have 256 health, but different defense modifiers.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
ActiveNumber of frames the move remains active for, and can hit the opponent on.
RecoveryNumber of frames after the active frames for the move to end and the character to become actionable, unless canceled from.
StateState your opponent must be in for the move to come out. Some moves can only be done when the opponent is on the ground, for example. Most moves can be done in any state.
Frame AdvHow much sooner or later you can act on hit/block when compared to your opponent, assuming the move is not canceled. +2 means you can act 2 frames before your opponent, -2 means your opponent can act 2 frames before you
MeterHow much meter the move builds on hit/block. A full bar of meter is 64 points.
GuardWhether the move can be blocked standing, crouching, or both. L means it has to be blocked crouching, H means standing, M means it can be blocked either way. Some moves cannot be blocked.
CancelWhether the move can be canceled on hit/block. ○ means it can be canceled and × means it cannot. △ means it has a special type of cancel, usually Desperation Move.
TechWhether you can tech the move. Air techs are performed by pressing D in the air, ground techs are rolls performed during otg recovery.
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Description
5C
DamageHow much damage the move does on hit/block. Characters in TLB2 have 256 health, but different defense modifiers.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
ActiveNumber of frames the move remains active for, and can hit the opponent on.
RecoveryNumber of frames after the active frames for the move to end and the character to become actionable, unless canceled from.
StateState your opponent must be in for the move to come out. Some moves can only be done when the opponent is on the ground, for example. Most moves can be done in any state.
Frame AdvHow much sooner or later you can act on hit/block when compared to your opponent, assuming the move is not canceled. +2 means you can act 2 frames before your opponent, -2 means your opponent can act 2 frames before you
MeterHow much meter the move builds on hit/block. A full bar of meter is 64 points.
GuardWhether the move can be blocked standing, crouching, or both. L means it has to be blocked crouching, H means standing, M means it can be blocked either way. Some moves cannot be blocked.
CancelWhether the move can be canceled on hit/block. ○ means it can be canceled and × means it cannot. △ means it has a special type of cancel, usually Desperation Move.
TechWhether you can tech the move. Air techs are performed by pressing D in the air, ground techs are rolls performed during otg recovery.
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Hits OTG.
6C
DamageHow much damage the move does on hit/block. Characters in TLB2 have 256 health, but different defense modifiers.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
ActiveNumber of frames the move remains active for, and can hit the opponent on.
RecoveryNumber of frames after the active frames for the move to end and the character to become actionable, unless canceled from.
StateState your opponent must be in for the move to come out. Some moves can only be done when the opponent is on the ground, for example. Most moves can be done in any state.
Frame AdvHow much sooner or later you can act on hit/block when compared to your opponent, assuming the move is not canceled. +2 means you can act 2 frames before your opponent, -2 means your opponent can act 2 frames before you
MeterHow much meter the move builds on hit/block. A full bar of meter is 64 points.
GuardWhether the move can be blocked standing, crouching, or both. L means it has to be blocked crouching, H means standing, M means it can be blocked either way. Some moves cannot be blocked.
CancelWhether the move can be canceled on hit/block. ○ means it can be canceled and × means it cannot. △ means it has a special type of cancel, usually Desperation Move.
TechWhether you can tech the move. Air techs are performed by pressing D in the air, ground techs are rolls performed during otg recovery.
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description
BC(Power)
DamageHow much damage the move does on hit/block. Characters in TLB2 have 256 health, but different defense modifiers.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
ActiveNumber of frames the move remains active for, and can hit the opponent on.
RecoveryNumber of frames after the active frames for the move to end and the character to become actionable, unless canceled from.
StateState your opponent must be in for the move to come out. Some moves can only be done when the opponent is on the ground, for example. Most moves can be done in any state.
Frame AdvHow much sooner or later you can act on hit/block when compared to your opponent, assuming the move is not canceled. +2 means you can act 2 frames before your opponent, -2 means your opponent can act 2 frames before you
MeterHow much meter the move builds on hit/block. A full bar of meter is 64 points.
GuardWhether the move can be blocked standing, crouching, or both. L means it has to be blocked crouching, H means standing, M means it can be blocked either way. Some moves cannot be blocked.
CancelWhether the move can be canceled on hit/block. ○ means it can be canceled and × means it cannot. △ means it has a special type of cancel, usually Desperation Move.
TechWhether you can tech the move. Air techs are performed by pressing D in the air, ground techs are rolls performed during otg recovery.
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KD
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Description
BC(Speed/EX)
Reset time
DamageHow much damage the move does on hit/block. Characters in TLB2 have 256 health, but different defense modifiers.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
ActiveNumber of frames the move remains active for, and can hit the opponent on.
RecoveryNumber of frames after the active frames for the move to end and the character to become actionable, unless canceled from.
StateState your opponent must be in for the move to come out. Some moves can only be done when the opponent is on the ground, for example. Most moves can be done in any state.
Frame AdvHow much sooner or later you can act on hit/block when compared to your opponent, assuming the move is not canceled. +2 means you can act 2 frames before your opponent, -2 means your opponent can act 2 frames before you
MeterHow much meter the move builds on hit/block. A full bar of meter is 64 points.
GuardWhether the move can be blocked standing, crouching, or both. L means it has to be blocked crouching, H means standing, M means it can be blocked either way. Some moves cannot be blocked.
CancelWhether the move can be canceled on hit/block. ○ means it can be canceled and × means it cannot. △ means it has a special type of cancel, usually Desperation Move.
TechWhether you can tech the move. Air techs are performed by pressing D in the air, ground techs are rolls performed during otg recovery.
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3B
Stabby
DamageHow much damage the move does on hit/block. Characters in TLB2 have 256 health, but different defense modifiers.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included.
ActiveNumber of frames the move remains active for, and can hit the opponent on.
RecoveryNumber of frames after the active frames for the move to end and the character to become actionable, unless canceled from.
StateState your opponent must be in for the move to come out. Some moves can only be done when the opponent is on the ground, for example. Most moves can be done in any state.
Frame AdvHow much sooner or later you can act on hit/block when compared to your opponent, assuming the move is not canceled. +2 means you can act 2 frames before your opponent, -2 means your opponent can act 2 frames before you
MeterHow much meter the move builds on hit/block. A full bar of meter is 64 points.
GuardWhether the move can be blocked standing, crouching, or both. L means it has to be blocked crouching, H means standing, M means it can be blocked either way. Some moves cannot be blocked.
CancelWhether the move can be canceled on hit/block. ○ means it can be canceled and × means it cannot. △ means it has a special type of cancel, usually Desperation Move.
TechWhether you can tech the move. Air techs are performed by pressing D in the air, ground techs are rolls performed during otg recovery.
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Ground
N/A
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Hits OTG.
A, B, and C can cancel in both Power Mode and Speed Mode
forward + B (Power and Speed) is not cancellable
forward + C in Speed Mode is not cancellable
Crouching
all but low A in Power mode can cancel when crouching
Ground Hits
df + B
df + C
C
Special Moves
Arrow Show - qcf + A/B
Kouryu's sword transforms into a bow and shoots an arrow
The projectiles have an incredibly tall hitbox, completely stuffing hops and often anti-airing the opponent inadvertently
Can be held by holding down the button, but the move's properties won't change if you do so
Big Slash - qcb + C
Kouryu delivers a highly damaging slash
Acts as an overhead
Anti-air
Quad Rusher qcb + A/B (x4)
Kouryu dashes and attacks with up to four strikes
Super Cancel able
Mode Swap BCD
Kouryu has the power to change the mode he uses mid-match
If used in EX mode, Kouryu will simply play the animation without switching stances
Fully invincible from frame 1 with no recovery
Desperation Moves
Fire Phoenix Super - f, hcf + A (in-air)
Kouryu reaches with an outstretched hand to injure opponent. If it connects, opponent explodes
Earth Slasher Super - f, hcf + B (close-in)
Kouryu reaches to grab. If grab is successful, tosses opponent across the screen, then damages with sword
Water Tornado Super - f, hcf
Kouryu uses a deep slash to create a tornado effect if hit connects
Lightning Dragon Super - f, hcf D
An upward slash brings down lightning strikes
Super Desperation Moves
Ultimate End - b, hcb
Kouryu slashes in the air, followed by a dramatic scene of slashing and overpowering. Kouryu has the power to almost if not finish you off with this almost too easily
Combos
Any Mode
Dash A/B, qcf A
Dash A/B, f, hcf B
j B, B, qcf A, df C
j B, B, f, hcf B
Power Mode Only
j B, f C, qcf A, df C
j B, f C, qcb A, f, hcf D
j B, f C, qcb A (x3), f, hcf A (in-air)
EX Mode Only
Dash A/B, B, qcb A, f, hcf B
j B, b A, A, A, B, qcb A (x3), f, hcf A (in-air)
Dash A/B, B, hcb, hcb B
Dash A/B, B, BC, qcb A (x3), f, hcf A
Power and EX Mode
Dash A/B, qcb A, f, hcf B
j B, B, qcb A, f, hcf D
j B, B, qcb A (x3), f, hcf A (in-air)
j B, B, hcb, hcb B
Speed and EX Mode
j B, b A, A, A, B, f B
Dash A/B, B, qcb A (x4), df C
Dash A/B, B, f, hcf D
j B, b A, A, A, B, f, hcf B
(Super Combo) A, B, C, d C, d C, f BC, qcb A (x3), df C
A + B + C + d C + BC + qcf B
Super Speed Combos
A + B + C + A + B + C + A + B + qcf C
A + B + C + A + B + C + C + qcf B
A + B + C + d C + d C + f BC
A + B + C + d C + BC + qcf B
