* qcb+K now knocks down. the initial dash for the B version has 2 frames more startup, 3 less active frames and 2 frames more recovery.
* the D version has 3 less active frames and 5 frames less recovery. The recovery on block is the same for both versions
* qcb+K now knocks down, and the recovery on block is now the same for both versions
* qcf+A has 2 less startup frames, 3 more active frames and 11 less recovery frames
* qcf+C 3 more active frames and 6 less recovery frames
* qcb+B now has 2 frames more startup, 3 fewer active frames, and 2 more recovery frames
* Hurtbox became taller at the end of the move so it's easier to hit it with an aerial attack
* hcf+K has less recovery
* qcb+D now has 3 fewer active frames and 5 fewer recovery frames
* hcf+B now lifts the opponent up in place allowing for juggles
* dp+P now knocks down
* qcf+A now has 2 less startup frames, 3 more active frames, and 11 fewer recovery frames
* weak version knocks down at the second part of the move, Strong needs all the parts to knock down
* qcf+C now has 3 more active frames and 6 fewer recovery frames
* Hurtbox at the end of qcf+P has been made taller, so it's easier to hit it with an aerial attack
* hcf+K now has less recovery
* hcf+B now lifts the opponent up in place, allowing for juggles
* dp+P now knocks down; A version knocks down at the second part of the move, C version needs all the parts to knock down
Supers:
Supers:
* qcb,hcf+BD has increased invinciblility and it now looks like kof 96s
* qcb,hcf+BD has increased invincibility, and it now looks like it did in '96
'''98UM to 98UMFE'''
'''98UM to 98UMFE'''
Specials:
Specials:
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* qcb+D now has slower startup but less recovery
* dp+P now does more damage
== Normal Moves ==
== Normal Moves ==
'''Close'''
'''Close'''
*cl. A: good range and speed making it an excellent checking button. whiffs on regular crouchers. Cancelable. Chainable.
*cl. B: low hitting kicks in two parts. Great for hitconfirming and empty jump mixups. Cancelable. not chainable.
*cl. C: fast attack that is good for combos. Cancelable.
*cl. D: slow two hit kick, first hit hits low to the ground and the second one higher up. Cancelable.
'''Stand'''
* cl.A: Same as st.A.
*st. A: same as cl.A
*st. B: same as cl.B
* cl.B: Same as st.B.
*st. C: decent poking normal at the mid distance. whiffs on tiny crouchers.
*st. D: slow but very long ranged kick. it has a lot of recovery so it will need to be spaced out to not get punished for.
* cl.C: Fast attack that is good for combos. Cancelable.
* cl.D: Slow two-hit kick; first hit hits low to the ground (but can be blocked either way) and the second one higher up. Cancelable.
'''Standing'''
* st.A: Good range and speed, making it an excellent button for checking the opponent's approach. Whiffs on regular crouchers. Chainable and cancelable.
* st.B: Two-hitting standing low. Great for hit-confirming and empty jump mixups. Cancelable.
* st.C: Decent poking normal at midrange. Whiffs on tiny crouchers.
* st.D: Slow but very long-ranged kick. It has a lot of recovery, so you need to space it to be safe.
'''Crouching'''
* cr.A: Similar to her cl.A, but hits lower. One of her main pokes and light chain buttons. Chainable and cancelable.
* cr.B: Low-hitting kick. One of her main low combo starters and close-range pressure buttons. Chainable, not cancelable.
* cr.C: Fast and high-hitting. It has two stages, the first one has a nice anti-airing hitbox but the second one will get beat out easily. Cancelable.
* cr.D: A sweep with good range. Hits low. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
'''Jumping'''
* j.A: Mature's most reliable jump-in normal.
* j.B: Mature's other jump-in normal. Hits two times and is good for mixups, but is less consistent than j.A.
* j.C: Mature's best air-to-air. Hits straight in front of Mature with great priority.
* j.D: Mature's other air-to-air normal. Hits higher up than j.C, but is slower and has less priority.
'''Crouch'''
'''CD Normals'''
*cr. A: similar to her cl.A but hits lower. One of her main pokes and light chain button. Cancelable. Chainable.
*cr. B: low hitting kick. one of her main low combo starters and close range pressure buttons. Not cancelable. Chainable.
*cr. C: fast and high hitting. it has two stages, the first one has a nice anti airing hitbox but the second one will get beat out easily. Cancelable.
*cr. D: a sweep with good range. hits low. Cancelable on whiff and contact.
'''Jump'''
* st.CD: Slow startup, but it has good range. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
*j. A: Matures most reliable jumpin normal.
*j. B: Matures other jumpin normal. hits two times and is good for mixups but is less consistent than j.A.
*j. C: Matures best air to air. hits straight in front of Mature with great priority.
*j. D: Matures other air to air normal. Hits higher up than j.C but is slower and has less priority.
'''Blowback'''
* j.CD: Great jump-in button for pressure, but it has a lot of startup.
*st. CD: slow startup but it has good range. Cancelable on whiff and on contact.
*j. CD: great jumpin button for pressure but it has a lot of startup.
== Throws ==
== Throws ==
'''Death Blow:''' (close) b/f + C
'''Death Blow:''' <code>b/f+C (close)</code>
* regular throw, techable. Mature grabs the opponent and slashes them while throwing them almost fullscreen away. causes soft knockdown
'''Back Rush:''' (close) b/f + D
* Regular throw, techable. Mature grabs the opponent and slashes them while throwing them almost fullscreen away. Causes a soft knockdown.
* regular throw, techable. Mature throws the opponent right behind her, causes a backturned hard knockdown.
'''Back Rush:''' <code>b/f+D (close)</code>
* Regular throw, techable. Mature throws the opponent right behind her, causing a backturned hard knockdown.
== Command Moves ==
== Command Moves ==
'''Crematory:''' f + B
'''Crematory:''' <code>f+B</code>
* long range poke with great priority.
* Long-range poke with great priority.
* Not cancelable, so its only real use is as a poke.
* not cancelable so its only real use is as a poke.
== Special Moves ==
== Special Moves ==
'''Death Downer:''' qcb + A/C (can be entered 3 times in a row)
'''Death Downer:''' <code>qcb+A/C (x3)</code>
* a rekka move with 3 parts.
* Mature's 3-part rekka, and one of her core moves.
* The C version is one of her main combo tools, as it has a lot of reach and can be used after her long light strings.
* The A version is safer: and doing 2 A rekkas after a blockstring is safe, but doing two C rekkas after a blockstring is not.
* Doing 3 A rekkas is still safe because of the pushback, but the third rekka can whiff if the distance is great enough. 3 C rekkas after a blockstring is fairly safe due to the pushback.
* This move is very susceptible to guard cancel rolls.
* the C version is one of her main combo tools as it has a lot of reach and can be used after her long light strings.
* You can stagger the rekkas for some frame traps.
* the light version is safer and doing 2 light rekkas after a blockstring is safe, but doing two heavy rekkas after a blockstring is not. Doing 3 rekkas is safer because of the pushback but the third light rekka can whiff if the distance is great enough. 3 heavy rekkas after a blockstring is fairly safe due to the pushback.
* Causes a soft knockdown.
* this move is very susceptible to guard cancel rolls.
'''Metal Massacre:''' <code>qcb+B/D</code>
* you can stagger the rekkas for some frame traps.
* A forward-travelling attack, where Mature does 3 slashes as she reaches the end point of her forwards dash.
*causes soft knockdown.
* The light version combos from heavies.
'''Metal Massacre:''' qcb + B/D
* The heavy version is very safe on block, which makes it a good approaching and pressure tool.
* a forward travelling attack where Mature does 3 slashes as she reaches the end point of her forwards dash.
* the light version combos from heavies.
* The light version is faster but is punishable on block, so use that one mainly for catching rolls in combination with qcf,hcb+P.
* the heavy version is very safe on block which makes it a good approaching and pressure tool.
'''Despair:''' <code>qcf+A/C</code>
* the light version is faster but is punishable on block so use that one mainly for catching rolls with in combination with Ebony Tears.
* A forwards airborne strike with a lot of startup.
'''Despair:''' qcf + A/C
* A version is faster and travels in a lower arc than C version.
* a forwards lunging strike with a lot of startup.
* A version is faster and travels at a lower arc than C version.
* Has a very nice hitbox with great priority once out, making it good for preemptively beating out stuff.
* has a very nice hitbox with great priority once out making it good for preemptively beating out stuff.
* A version is very safe on block, making it a good option for ending blockstrings. C version is punishable on block if done too close to the opponent.
* A version is very safe on block making it a good option for ending blockstrings. C version is punishable on block if done too close to the opponent.
'''Deceaser:''' <code>hcf+B/D</code>
'''Deceaser:''' hcf + B/D
* Mature does a long-ranged pull by stretching her arm.
* Mature does a long ranged pull with her sleeve.
* A version throws the opponent straight up in the air allowing for juggles. D version throws them far behind Mature.
* B version throws the opponent straight up in the air, allowing for juggles. D version throws them far behind Mature.
* though it has a lot of startup it's a decent long range poking tool as the pushback it has makes it quite safe.
* Though it has a lot of startup, it's a decent long-range poking tool, as the pushback it has makes it quite safe.
* on hit you can go into her qcf,hcb+P super or a normal for a reset if you're close enough.
* On hit you can go into her qcb,hcf+K DM, or a normal for a reset if you're close enough.
* cannot be comboed into normally but can be with quick max.
* Cannot be combo-ed into normally, but can be with Quick MAX.
* causes hard knockdown if you don't juggle anything after it.
* Causes a hard knockdown if you don't juggle anything after it.
'''Sacrilege:''' dp + A/C
'''Sacrilege:''' <code>dp+A/C</code>
* a multihitting move where Mature goes flying forward while twirling.
* A multi-hitting move where Mature goes flying forward while twirling.
* has no invincibility frames so can not be used as a reversal.
* Has no invincibility frames, so it can not be used as a reversal.
* Both A and C versions are unsafe on block, though A version is harder to punish.
* Both A and C versions are unsafe on block, though A version is harder to punish.
* neither version has very good anti aring hitboxes, but fairly good hitboxes in front of Mature.
* Neither version has very good anti-airing hitboxes, but both have fairly good hitboxes in front of Mature.
* C version is a good combo ender due to its large corner carry.
* C version is a good combo ender due to its large corner carry.
'''Ebony Tears:''' qcf, hcb + A/C
'''Ebony Tears:''' <code>qcf,hcb+A/C</code>
* one of Matures signature moves, a very large and slow moving projectile that takes up space from the ground up to hopping distance.
* One of Mature's signature moves, a very large and slow-moving projectile that takes up space from the ground up to hopping distance.
* one of the key moves in Matures gameplan as it allows her to zone out characters without a fireball to fight back with, run in behind it to start offence or doing it closer up as a pressure tool.
* One of the key moves in Mature's gameplan, as it allows her to zone out characters without a fireball to fight back with, run in behind it to start offense, or do it up-close as a pressure tool.
* it has a lot of startup but recovers very quickly allowing her to follow up after it quickly.
* It has a lot of startup but recovers very quickly, allowing her to follow up after it easily.
* Mature can throw this out at a distance and react to the opponents attempt to deal with it and punish them for it.
* Mature can throw this out at a distance and react to the opponent's attempt to deal with it, then punish them for it.
* causes soft knockdown on hit.
* Causes a soft knockdown on hit.
== Desperation Moves ==
== Desperation Moves ==
'''Nocturnal Lights:''' qcf, qcf + A/C
'''Nocturnal Lights:''' <code>qcfx2+A/C</code>
* Mature does a series of slashes.
* Mature does a series of slashes, like her rekka but with more attacks and no additional inputs required.
* Great for combo-ing into from both lights and heavies, but not used for much else.
* Great for comboing into from both lights and heavies but not used for much else.
* MAX version does more hits and more damage.
* Max version does more hits and more damage.
* Causes a soft knockdown on hit.
* causes soft knockdown on hit.
'''Heaven's Gates:''' <code>qcb,hcf+B/D</code>
'''Heaven's Gates:''' qcb, hcf + B/D
* Mature runs forwards, grabs the opponent and slams them into the wall.
* this move is a hit grab so the opponent can block it.
* Mature runs forward, grabs the opponent, and slams them into the wall.
* this move has a lot of invincibility frames so it can be used as a reversal.
* This move is a hitgrab, so the opponent can block it.
* can also be used as an anti air because of the invincibility.
* This move has a lot of invincibility frames, so it can be used as a reversal.
* the max version does more damage.
* Can also be used as an anti-air because of the invincibility.
* causes hard knockdown.
* The MAX version does more damage.
* Causes a hard knockdown.
== Combos ==
== Combos ==
* cr.B cr.Ax1-3 qcb+Px3
: one of her main low starter bnbs that gives you a lot of hits to hitconfirm from.
'''General Notes'''
* cr.B st.B qcb+Px3
: another low starter bnb that is easier due to st.Bs two hits but not as damaging.
===Meterless===
* cr.B cr.Ax1-3 qcfx2+P
: metered ender for her main low bnb.
''Low''
*cr.B st.B qcfx2+P
:metered ender for her other low bnb.
: <code>cr.B, cr.Ax1-3, qcb+Cx3</code>
*(j.X) cl.C qcb+P/dp+C
: One of her main low starter BnBs that gives you a lot of hits to hitconfirm from.
: meterless bnb from a heavy button or jumpin.
*(j.X) cl.C qcfx2+P
: <code>cr.B, st.B, qcb+Px3</code>
:metered ender for her heavy combo.
: Another low starter BnB that is easier due to st.B's two hits, but not as damaging.
* j.X cl.C hcf+ABC qcb,hcf+K
: extra meter quick max combo into her hcf+B into super.
''Mid/Jump-In''
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, qcb+C/dp+C</code>
: Meterless BnB from a heavy button or jump-in.
===With Meter===
''Low''
: <code>cr.B, cr.Ax1-3, qcfx2+P</code>
: Metered ender for her main low BnB.
: <code>cr.B, st.B, qcfx2+P</code>
: Metered ender for her other low BnB.
''Mid/Jump-In''
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, qcfx2+P</code>
: Metered ender for her heavy/jump-in combo.
===With Quick MAX===
: <code>(j.X), cl.C, hcf+B, ABC, qcb,hcf+K</code>
: Quick MAX combo into her hcf+B into DM. Can be input as hcb+ABC.
Mature is an interesting mix between a zoner and a close-range pressure character. Her main attraction is her big projectile; it's slow to come out, but it recovers fast and travels slow enough that Mature can either choose to go in behind it to set up offense, or wait for the opponent's response to it if she wants to be defensive. To complement this, she has a lot of moves that move her forward to help close the distance to the opponent. Her best tools up close are her good low hitconfirms and hop pressure to complement them. She's also got some good specials for dealing chip damage and ending her blockstrings safely. Her weaknesses include a lack of strong mixups outside of the aforementioned high-low, and a lack of a meterless invincible reversal.
Changes from Previous Versions
98 to 98UM
Normals:
cl.C now does more damage
cl.D now does more damage
st.D now has 5 frames less startup
Specials:
qcb+K now knocks down, and the recovery on block is now the same for both versions
qcb+B now has 2 frames more startup, 3 fewer active frames, and 2 more recovery frames
qcb+D now has 3 fewer active frames and 5 fewer recovery frames
qcf+A now has 2 less startup frames, 3 more active frames, and 11 fewer recovery frames
qcf+C now has 3 more active frames and 6 fewer recovery frames
Hurtbox at the end of qcf+P has been made taller, so it's easier to hit it with an aerial attack
hcf+K now has less recovery
hcf+B now lifts the opponent up in place, allowing for juggles
dp+P now knocks down; A version knocks down at the second part of the move, C version needs all the parts to knock down
Supers:
qcb,hcf+BD has increased invincibility, and it now looks like it did in '96
98UM to 98UMFE
Specials:
qcb+D now has slower startup but less recovery
dp+P now does more damage
Normal Moves
Close
cl.A: Same as st.A.
cl.B: Same as st.B.
cl.C: Fast attack that is good for combos. Cancelable.
cl.D: Slow two-hit kick; first hit hits low to the ground (but can be blocked either way) and the second one higher up. Cancelable.
Standing
st.A: Good range and speed, making it an excellent button for checking the opponent's approach. Whiffs on regular crouchers. Chainable and cancelable.
st.B: Two-hitting standing low. Great for hit-confirming and empty jump mixups. Cancelable.
st.C: Decent poking normal at midrange. Whiffs on tiny crouchers.
st.D: Slow but very long-ranged kick. It has a lot of recovery, so you need to space it to be safe.
Crouching
cr.A: Similar to her cl.A, but hits lower. One of her main pokes and light chain buttons. Chainable and cancelable.
cr.B: Low-hitting kick. One of her main low combo starters and close-range pressure buttons. Chainable, not cancelable.
cr.C: Fast and high-hitting. It has two stages, the first one has a nice anti-airing hitbox but the second one will get beat out easily. Cancelable.
cr.D: A sweep with good range. Hits low. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
Jumping
j.A: Mature's most reliable jump-in normal.
j.B: Mature's other jump-in normal. Hits two times and is good for mixups, but is less consistent than j.A.
j.C: Mature's best air-to-air. Hits straight in front of Mature with great priority.
j.D: Mature's other air-to-air normal. Hits higher up than j.C, but is slower and has less priority.
CD Normals
st.CD: Slow startup, but it has good range. Cancelable on hit, block, and whiff.
j.CD: Great jump-in button for pressure, but it has a lot of startup.
Throws
Death Blow:b/f+C (close)
Regular throw, techable. Mature grabs the opponent and slashes them while throwing them almost fullscreen away. Causes a soft knockdown.
Back Rush:b/f+D (close)
Regular throw, techable. Mature throws the opponent right behind her, causing a backturned hard knockdown.
Command Moves
Crematory:f+B
Long-range poke with great priority.
Not cancelable, so its only real use is as a poke.
Special Moves
Death Downer:qcb+A/C (x3)
Mature's 3-part rekka, and one of her core moves.
The C version is one of her main combo tools, as it has a lot of reach and can be used after her long light strings.
The A version is safer: and doing 2 A rekkas after a blockstring is safe, but doing two C rekkas after a blockstring is not.
Doing 3 A rekkas is still safe because of the pushback, but the third rekka can whiff if the distance is great enough. 3 C rekkas after a blockstring is fairly safe due to the pushback.
This move is very susceptible to guard cancel rolls.
You can stagger the rekkas for some frame traps.
Causes a soft knockdown.
Metal Massacre:qcb+B/D
A forward-travelling attack, where Mature does 3 slashes as she reaches the end point of her forwards dash.
The light version combos from heavies.
The heavy version is very safe on block, which makes it a good approaching and pressure tool.
The light version is faster but is punishable on block, so use that one mainly for catching rolls in combination with qcf,hcb+P.
Despair:qcf+A/C
A forwards airborne strike with a lot of startup.
A version is faster and travels in a lower arc than C version.
Has a very nice hitbox with great priority once out, making it good for preemptively beating out stuff.
A version is very safe on block, making it a good option for ending blockstrings. C version is punishable on block if done too close to the opponent.
Deceaser:hcf+B/D
Mature does a long-ranged pull by stretching her arm.
B version throws the opponent straight up in the air, allowing for juggles. D version throws them far behind Mature.
Though it has a lot of startup, it's a decent long-range poking tool, as the pushback it has makes it quite safe.
On hit you can go into her qcb,hcf+K DM, or a normal for a reset if you're close enough.
Cannot be combo-ed into normally, but can be with Quick MAX.
Causes a hard knockdown if you don't juggle anything after it.
Sacrilege:dp+A/C
A multi-hitting move where Mature goes flying forward while twirling.
Has no invincibility frames, so it can not be used as a reversal.
Both A and C versions are unsafe on block, though A version is harder to punish.
Neither version has very good anti-airing hitboxes, but both have fairly good hitboxes in front of Mature.
C version is a good combo ender due to its large corner carry.
Ebony Tears:qcf,hcb+A/C
One of Mature's signature moves, a very large and slow-moving projectile that takes up space from the ground up to hopping distance.
One of the key moves in Mature's gameplan, as it allows her to zone out characters without a fireball to fight back with, run in behind it to start offense, or do it up-close as a pressure tool.
It has a lot of startup but recovers very quickly, allowing her to follow up after it easily.
Mature can throw this out at a distance and react to the opponent's attempt to deal with it, then punish them for it.
Causes a soft knockdown on hit.
Desperation Moves
Nocturnal Lights:qcfx2+A/C
Mature does a series of slashes, like her rekka but with more attacks and no additional inputs required.
Great for combo-ing into from both lights and heavies, but not used for much else.
MAX version does more hits and more damage.
Causes a soft knockdown on hit.
Heaven's Gates:qcb,hcf+B/D
Mature runs forward, grabs the opponent, and slams them into the wall.
This move is a hitgrab, so the opponent can block it.
This move has a lot of invincibility frames, so it can be used as a reversal.
Can also be used as an anti-air because of the invincibility.
The MAX version does more damage.
Causes a hard knockdown.
Combos
General Notes
Meterless
Low
cr.B, cr.Ax1-3, qcb+Cx3
One of her main low starter BnBs that gives you a lot of hits to hitconfirm from.
cr.B, st.B, qcb+Px3
Another low starter BnB that is easier due to st.B's two hits, but not as damaging.
Mid/Jump-In
(j.X), cl.C, qcb+C/dp+C
Meterless BnB from a heavy button or jump-in.
With Meter
Low
cr.B, cr.Ax1-3, qcfx2+P
Metered ender for her main low BnB.
cr.B, st.B, qcfx2+P
Metered ender for her other low BnB.
Mid/Jump-In
(j.X), cl.C, qcfx2+P
Metered ender for her heavy/jump-in combo.
With Quick MAX
(j.X), cl.C, hcf+B, ABC, qcb,hcf+K
Quick MAX combo into her hcf+B into DM. Can be input as hcb+ABC.
