* A high reverse roundhouse kick. Useful for anti-airing and checking standing opponents with its semi-horizontal range.
* A high reverse roundhouse kick. Useful for anti-airing and checking standing opponents with its semi-horizontal range.
* Can hit crouchers at the very tip of where close D becomes far D. Otherwise, will whiff on crouching opponents at farther ranges.
* Can hit crouchers at the very tip of where close D becomes far D. Otherwise, will whiff on crouching opponents at farther ranges.
* Slightly faster than 5C but with a lot more range and diagonally above K'.
* Slightly slower than far C but with a lot more range diagonally above K'.
* Tip: After hitting an airborne opponent, doing 2144+BD (instant air minute spike) will connect without counter hit. Can yield a full combo at or close to the corner.
* Tip: After hitting an airborne opponent, doing 2144+BD (instant air minute spike) will connect without counter hit. Can yield a full combo at or close to the corner.
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* Positive on hit and block. Will link with 2A on hit. Can be rapid cancelled (cancel normal into normal) with 2B, 5B, and 5A.
* Positive on hit and block. Will link with 2A on hit. Can be rapid cancelled (cancel normal into normal) with 2B, 5B, and 5A.
* On block, can be used to frame trap with 2A (2F frame trap), 2B (3F frame trap), or 2C (4F frame trap). On hit, these become a link, a 1F, and 2F frame trap respectively.
* On block, can be used to frame trap with 2A (2F frame trap), 2B (3F frame trap), or 2C (4F frame trap). On hit, these become a link, a 1F, and 2F frame trap respectively.
* Special and command normal cancellable but only combos into ein trigger (236A/C/AC).
* Special and command normal cancellable.
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One of the most important normals in K's toolbox, you will be using this a lot during pressure, when poking and fishing for damage/corner carry opportunities. It is important to note this is one frame slower than 2A which can make it much worse for frame traps and 4-5f punishes. Beware doing too many in a row (especially after a jump-in) when attempting to convert into ex Ein Trigger as the push-back can easily make it whiff.
One of the most important normals in K's toolbox, you will be using this a lot during pressure, when poking and fishing for damage/corner carry opportunities. It is important to note this is one frame slower than 2A which can make it much worse for frame traps and 4-5f punishes. Beware doing too many in a row (especially after a jump-in) when attempting to convert into ex Ein Trigger as the push-back can easily make it whiff.
K' has access to a powerful but extremely difficult conversion from three 2B's into EX Narrow spike (214BD->214BD). This leads to some of his highest damage options off an easy to spot low confirm if you are able to master the execution requirement.
K' has access to a powerful but difficult conversion (prior to a patch, was extremely difficult) from three 2B's into EX Narrow spike (214BD->214BD). This leads to some of his highest damage options off an easy to spot low confirm if you are able to master the execution requirement.
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* 6A followup is mainly useful as juggle filler in corner combos. Safest option if Ein Trigger is blocked. However, due to its limited range and pushback from Ein Trigger, this move can whiff if too many normals are used at the start and leave you somewhat more unsafe. Will connect on a cornered opponent. There's a 1F gap between 236P & 6A which is useful for corner pressure. Will hit anyone trying to jump or not blocking. Can roll between the hits or use invincible reversal between the hits.
* 6A followup is mainly useful as juggle filler in corner combos. Safest option if Ein Trigger is blocked. However, due to its limited range and pushback from Ein Trigger, this move can whiff if too many normals are used at the start and leave you somewhat more unsafe. Will connect on a cornered opponent. There's a 1F gap between 236P & 6A which is useful for corner pressure. Will hit anyone trying to jump or not blocking. Can roll between the hits or use invincible reversal between the hits.
* When used after 236AC, 6A is a hard knockdown and an overhead. This is also a true block string with 236AC making it one of the fastest overheads in the game.
* When used after 236AC, 6A is a hard knockdown and an overhead. This is also a true block string with 236AC making it one of the fastest overheads in the game.
* Normal versions reflect normal projectiles and EX version reflect EX projectiles.
* Note: You cannot use the same ein trigger follow-up in the corner. IE: You can do 236C, 6D, 236(A/C/AC), 6A. You cannot do 236C, 6D, 236 (A/C/AC), 6D.
* Note: You cannot use the same ein trigger follow-up in the corner. IE: You can do 236C, 6D, 236(A/C/AC), 6A. You cannot do 236C, 6D, 236 (A/C/AC), 6D.
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* After 236C, the fireball is faster.
* After 236C, the fireball is faster.
* After 236AC, this is a 2-hit slow fireball that gradually speeds up and can mess with attempts to roll or jump it. Slightly safer on block compared to normal versions. Still does not allow normal juggles afterwards.
* After 236AC, this is a 2-hit slow fireball that gradually speeds up and can mess with attempts to roll or jump it. Slightly safer on block compared to normal versions. Still does not allow normal juggles afterwards.
* Normal versions of Second Shoot can be super cancelled but there is little utility in combos because of limited hit stun and its inability to juggle. However, it can be whiff canceled into Heat Drive at a distance to punish attempts to jump, roll or neutralise your fireball. It can also be whiff canceled into Climax as a hard read against hyper jumps.
* Normal versions of Second Shoot can be super cancelled but there is little utility in combos because of limited hit stun and its inability to juggle. However, it can be whiff canceled into Heat Drive at a distance to punish attempts to jump, roll or neutralise your fireball. It can also be whiff canceled into Chain Drive, which beats mid range jump in attempts.
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* All versions launches opponent slightly, with EX recovering faster.
* All versions launches opponent slightly, with EX recovering faster.
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===Air Minute Spike===
===Air Minute Spike===
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* While you can cancel and combo into this move during a jump in normal, there's almost no reason to do so since you can land and start a ground combo for more damage.
* While you can cancel and combo into this move during a jump in normal, there's almost no reason to do so since you can land and start a ground combo for more damage.
* Can also be performed during a backdash.
* Can also be performed during a backdash.
* Air EX version is an anywhere juggle and has significantly less lag when landing, allowing for better juggles.
* All versions are anywhere juggles.
* If EX version hits an opponent who is not in a juggle state (i.e. anywhere juggle), an additional 25% scaling penalty is applied. Meaning that the move scales the combo by 30% instead of 5%.
* Air EX version has significantly less lag when landing, allowing for better juggles.
* If this move hits an opponent who is not in a juggle state (i.e. anywhere juggle), an additional 25% scaling penalty is applied. Meaning that the move scales the combo by 30% instead of 5%.
* It is possible to perform an instant EX Air Minute Spike on the ground via a Tiger Knee input (i.e. 2147BD). Regular Air Minute Spike has a slight height requirement of 3 [https://twitter.com/bearhugprime/status/1518432217797578752 units], meaning it cannot be Tiger Knee'd in a similar fashion.
* It is possible to perform an instant EX Air Minute Spike on the ground via a Tiger Knee input (i.e. 2147BD). Regular Air Minute Spike has a slight height requirement of 3 [https://twitter.com/bearhugprime/status/1518432217797578752 units], meaning it cannot be Tiger Knee'd in a similar fashion.
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* Plays the satisfying blast sound effect all the way from KOF '99.
* Plays the satisfying blast sound effect all the way from KOF '99.
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===Chain Drive===
===Chain Drive===
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* K' tosses his glasses and starts a short autocombo if it hits. The glasses start off at about his chest level and it travels in a slight arc downwards.
* K' tosses his glasses and starts a short autocombo if it hits. The glasses start off at about his chest level and it travels in a slight arc downwards.
* All versions have significant amounts of invincibility frames.
* Can be climax cancelled during any hit of the autocombo.
* Can be climax cancelled during any hit of the autocombo.
* For A/C versions, the sunglasses will negate most normal or EX projectiles and clash with super projectiles.
* For A/C versions, the sunglasses will negate most normal or EX projectiles and clash with super projectiles.
K' is a cybernetically modified human with genes transplanted from Kyo Kusanagi by the secret organization NESTS. He wields the ability to manipulate fire, a power he controls with his right-hand glove.
K' (pronounced "kay dash") is an all rounder comfortable in the hands of both beginners and veterans. K's gameplan revolves around his swiss army knife of a move, Ein Trigger. Thanks to its many different follow-ups, Ein Trigger can be used to poke, combo, and zone for big meter build or big damage. Of course K' also has many other moves, such as his Crow Bite DP as an invincible reversal and his Blackout special that can swap sides with the opponent. Smart usage of K's variety of tools will result in K' being able to shine in whatever way you choose to play him.
One extra thing should be noted: optimal conversions and combos with K' can take a good amount of hit-confirming skill and physical execution, and should be noted for anyone looking to master the character, as dropping his better combos can cost you precious meter and also put you in a bad spot to get punished.
K' is a flexible character that is a struggle for others to get past, yet grants great returns on his own openings.
Pros
Cons
Ein Trigger is incredibly versatile, with five possible follow-ups to choose from in any situation alongside being an alright poke on its own.
His meter build and meter spend are both great, with tons of useful EX moves for combos and utility.
Good damage returns on most of his conversions, especially in the corner.
Has great corner carry to put them in place for those combos.
Can convert nearly any anti-air or air-to-air hit into full combo when near corner thanks to j.214BD.
Can be very centralized on just Ein Trigger, making him a bit predictable.
6B overhead can't be Max Cancelled, instead being able to cancel to j.214B/D. This makes it much less rewarding than similar overheads, despite being as slow as them.
Meter intensive. Many of K' best tools require at least an EX bar to be truly impactful.
Few options to get damage from mid-range confirms. Max-mode confirms from far 5b are extremely tight and ex Ein Trigger will often whiff if hitting at tip range of 2B.
Movelist
(*) = EX OK
(!) = MAX OK
(Midair Only) = Can only be done in the air.
(Hold OK) = Can be held before releasing.
Throws
Spotpile - (close) / +
Knee Strike - (close) / +
Command Normals
One Inch - +
Knee Assault - +
Sniper Slide - +
Special Moves
Ein Trigger - + / (*)
┗ Second Whip - +
┗ Second Shoot - +
┗ Second Knuckle - +
┗ Second Shell - +
┗ Blackout (EX Second Shell Only) - + /
┗ Blackout - + /
Blackout - + / (*)
Crow Bite - + / (*)
┗ Follow Up ( Crow Bite Only) - + /
Minute Spike - + / (*)
┗ Narrow Spike - + /
Air Minute Spike - + / (*) (Midair Only)
Super Special Moves
Heat Drive - + / (!) (Hold OK)
Chain Drive - + / (!)
Climax Super Special Moves
Hyper Chain Drive - ++
Quick Combo Reference
Quick Combo Reference
Notation
0 Meter
Ranged confirm/Punish
Ranged confirm/Punish (harder)
Blowback Combo
Low Confirm (mid)
Jump in Confirm (mid)
Jump in Confirm (mid, harder)
Jump in Confirm (corner)
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
super
4
4
7
+4
+2
-
30
60
Very fast standing jab. Hits the area in front of K' to check hops.
Not special, super, or command normal cancelable.
Has fast recovery so can used in block strings to frame trap & apply pressure. Will whiff on crouching opponents.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30
Mid
super
8
4
11
0
-2
-
30
60
Side kick. Useful as a mid-range poke or confirming into (quick) max mode from a distance
Can hit crouching opponents but will not hit opponents that are airborne
This is -4F which is not safe BUT is used at a range where it is not easily punishable.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
special
10
3
20
-2
-4
-
70
120
The haymaker. Useful for mid-range poking and confirming from a distance.
This move is special and super cancellable. Can be used to get a quick knockdown or combo with minute spike/narrow spike (214B/D/BD) or ein trigger (236A/C/AC).
Average range and slow speed are sub-par as a poke and is not safe on block, but pushes the opponent away to make it safer.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80
Mid
super
9
5
16
0
-2
-
70
120
A high reverse roundhouse kick. Useful for anti-airing and checking standing opponents with its semi-horizontal range.
Can hit crouchers at the very tip of where close D becomes far D. Otherwise, will whiff on crouching opponents at farther ranges.
Slightly slower than far C but with a lot more range diagonally above K'.
Tip: After hitting an airborne opponent, doing 2144+BD (instant air minute spike) will connect without counter hit. Can yield a full combo at or close to the corner.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
command
4
3
7
+5
+3
-
30
60
Jutting elbow strike. Fastest close normal for K'. Hits in front and above him. Useful for starting attack strings and frame traps.
Positive on hit and block. Will link with 2A on hit. Can be rapid cancelled (cancel normal into normal) with 2B, 5B, and 5A.
On block, can be used to frame trap with 2A (2F frame trap), 2B (3F frame trap), or 2C (4F frame trap). On hit, these become a link, a 1F, and 2F frame trap respectively.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30
Low
command
6
3
8
+4
+2
-
30
60
Side kick. Slower close normal with minimal pushback. Useful for attack strings and frame traps.
Special and command normal cancellable but can only combo into ein trigger (236 A/C/AC) and crow bites (623 A/C/AC)
Very positive on hit and block. Links with 2A on hit. Does not rapid cancel like close 5A
On block, can be used to frame trap with 2A (2F frame trap), 2B (3F frame trap), or 2C (4F frame trap). On hit, these become a link, a 1F, and 2F frame trap respectively.
On hit, pushback is minimal. Close normals will come out at point blank range, setting up a 1F frame trap with 5C.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70 (35+35)
Mid
command
5
2 (2) 3
20
-2
-4
-
70 (35+35)
120 (60+60)
Multi-hitting uppercut. Hits twice and both hits are cancelable. Useful as an easy combo-starter and fast close range strike.
Will hit crouchers and is super, special, and command normal cancellable. Will connect with all special moves, even minute spike (214 B/D/BD)
First hit has no pushback. The second hit has a lot of pushback making it more difficult to combo off of.
Has fairly short range and does not hit against an opponent directly above K'
Not whiff cancellable. Be wary of rolling or jumping opponents.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80
Low
command
7
3
20
-2
-4
-
70
120
Surprisingly, hits low. However, due to the constant threat of 2B > Ein Trigger causing people to almost always block low, it's not much of a benefit.
Inside kick. This is K' only standing low. Slower than 5C but hits once for more damage. Use as an alternative to 2B or in frame traps.
Special, super, and command normal cancellable. Has a lot of pushback on hit or block. Use 4B to combo easily on a hit.
Pushback on hit and block makes this move safe. Cancelling into a special early will stop the push.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25
Mid
command
4
3
8
+4
+2
-
30
60
Fastest normal option along with 5A and should be your go to choice for interrupting block strings or 4F punishes.
Can be special canceled into Ein Trigger for conversions
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
15
Low
command
5
4
9
+2
0
-
15
30
Can be chained into itself three times from up close
Can be cancelled into specials
Great horizontal range on a fairly fast low
Your main combo starter
One of the most important normals in K's toolbox, you will be using this a lot during pressure, when poking and fishing for damage/corner carry opportunities. It is important to note this is one frame slower than 2A which can make it much worse for frame traps and 4-5f punishes. Beware doing too many in a row (especially after a jump-in) when attempting to convert into ex Ein Trigger as the push-back can easily make it whiff.
K' has access to a powerful but difficult conversion (prior to a patch, was extremely difficult) from three 2B's into EX Narrow spike (214BD->214BD). This leads to some of his highest damage options off an easy to spot low confirm if you are able to master the execution requirement.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
Mid
command
6
6
23
-8
-10
-
70
120
Can be used for anti-air
Can be special cancelled
Generally your go-to heavy starter for a full punish
A decent "fake" uppercut, can be useful in a pinch vs low hop pressure. Generally a bit slow with not great range so avoid doing it too much.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80
Low
command
8
4
20
SKD (25: Tech / 52: Non-tech)
-5
-
70
120
Long range sweep. Great for poking
Can be special cancelled on hit or block. Follow up with Ein trigger to continue applying pressure or Blackout to close the distance after a knockdown.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
40
High
special
4
7
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
50
jump
jump
45
High
special
4
8
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
60
Fast air attack, but generally outclassed by his other excellent jumping normals.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
40
High
special
4
13
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
50
jump
jump
45
High
special
4
14
1 on ground
-
-
-
30
60
Jump version can cross-up
Decent air to air when scrambling for air control.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
70
High
special
6
7
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
100
jump
jump
70
High
special
6
8
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
120
Jump version can cross-up
Great for hop pressure
Downward angle of punch can sometimes make it hard to anti-air
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
70
High
special
9
5
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
100
jump
jump
70
High
special
10
6
1 on ground
-
-
-
70
120
Arguably K' best jumping attack
Excellent range horizontally and vertically.
Strong air-to-air poke. Even more so because it sets up for a relatively easy conversion into j.2144 BD (instant air EX Minute Spike)
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
cl.AA
cl.AA
48 (25+25)
Mid
Rush
6
-
-
-17
-19
-
30
120 (60+60)
cl.AAX
cl.AAX
70 (25+25+25)
Mid
Rush
6
-
-
-15
-17
-
30
120 (60+60)
Depending on meters available, the rush combo ends with a C Crow Bite with the 6D followup, Heat Drive or Climax.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75
Mid
command
14
4
25
Wall Splat [+71~+87] (Ground hit) / SKD (Air hit)
-6
-
100
160
Relatively short range compared to the stronger CD blowbacks in the game.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
hop
hop
80
Mid
-
17
5
1 on ground
-
-
-
80
120
jump
jump
90
Mid
-
17
6
1 on ground
-
-
-
80
140
K's longest range aerial attack
Great air to ground angle
Somewhat limited air-to-air application.
On counter hit can be followed up with Minute Spike (easy)for corner carry or 4B into full combo (harder).
Can also follow up with j.2144BD for some corner carry and extra damage on normal hit.
Lots of block stun for closing the gap and starting pressure. Use this when your opponent feels comfortable blocking your approach for extra frame advantage and guard bar damage.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75 [60]
Mid
super [special]
22 [12]
9
25 [15]
Crumple (+92) [-3]
-15 [-5]
-
120 [60]
120 [80]
Causes a crumple when used standalone but not special cancellable in this situation.
When cancelled, can only combo from the 1st hit of c.C. It is too slow to combo from lights and too short ranged to combo from other heavies. Overall worse than 4B as a combo filler in every possible way due to lower damage.
One advantage it has over 4B is better muscle memory for returning K' players since c.C (1 hit) into 6A always worked in every KOF K' appeared in and was the preferred heavy starter in almost all of them.
Juggles airborne opponents and has some utility in fancy mid air quick max activation combos.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70
High [Mid]
special
22 [14]
6
24
-9
-11
-
70
80
Overhead when used raw. Not max cancellable, but can combo into 214B/D or 214BD on hit.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
50
Mid
special
15
6
20
-5
-7
-
60
80
Like 6A, but better. Can use standalone after some corner juggles to tag an extra hit before cancelling into DP.
Important to note this maintains juggle state and is able to be max cancelled. This means K' can switch into max mode at the end of long combos having built some extra meter or for an optimal finish without early max mode penalties.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A
A
40
Mid
-
9
12
15
SKD (31: Tech / 58: Non-tech)
-4
-
40
60
C
C
40
Mid
-
9
12
15
-2
-4
-
40
60
AC
AC
50
Mid
-
7
12
19
SKD (32: Tech / 59: Non-tech)
-1
-
0
80
K' throws out a stationary circular swirl of fire at waist level which can be cancelled into a variety of follow ups. This can negate projectiles that come into contact with it. The followups can still be performed in this case.
A version knocks down and is preferred as a starter in mid screen combos. K' moves forward slightly when throwing out the flame, giving it slightly longer range. As such, it reliably combos from repeated 2B even at near max distance.
C version does not knock down and is preferred as a starter in corner combos.
EX version negates EX projectiles and completely beats normal projectiles. It also "sticks" opponents in place on hit and lets you combo into 6D consistently for nice conversions.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
236A~6A
236A~6A
50
Mid
-
15
9
15
SKD (35: Tech / 62: Non-tech)
-2
-
60
40
236C~6A
236C~6A
50
Mid
-
15
9
15
SKD (33: Tech / 60: Non-tech)
-2
-
60
40
236AC~6A
236AC~6A
90
High
-
13
9
15
HKD (+47)
-3
-
0
80
6A followup is mainly useful as juggle filler in corner combos. Safest option if Ein Trigger is blocked. However, due to its limited range and pushback from Ein Trigger, this move can whiff if too many normals are used at the start and leave you somewhat more unsafe. Will connect on a cornered opponent. There's a 1F gap between 236P & 6A which is useful for corner pressure. Will hit anyone trying to jump or not blocking. Can roll between the hits or use invincible reversal between the hits.
When used after 236AC, 6A is a hard knockdown and an overhead. This is also a true block string with 236AC making it one of the fastest overheads in the game.
Normal versions reflect normal projectiles and EX version reflect EX projectiles.
Note: You cannot use the same ein trigger follow-up in the corner. IE: You can do 236C, 6D, 236(A/C/AC), 6A. You cannot do 236C, 6D, 236 (A/C/AC), 6D.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
236A~6B
236A~6B
40
Mid
super
8
Full Screen Projectile
31
SKD (38: Tech / 65: Non-tech)
-7 (Close range) to +24 (Max range)
Low Physical Attacks: 4 to 27 (24 Frames)
60
60
236C~6B
236C~6B
40
Mid
super
8
Full Screen Projectile
31
-5
-7 (Close range) to 24 (Max range)
Low Physical Attacks: 4 to 27 (24 Frames)
60
60
236AC~6B
236AC~6B
78 (40+40)
Mid
-
7
Full Screen Projectile
30
SKD (47: Tech / 74: Non-tech)
+3 (Close range) to +28 (Max range)
Low Physical Attacks: 4 to 27 (24 Frames)
0
80 (40+40)
6B followup is a slow fireball. Depending on the spacing of Ein Trigger, this can be either unsafe or even plus on block, except for in the corner. Cannot juggle afterwards during a mid-air hit except with an air EX Minute Spike.
After 236C, the fireball is faster.
After 236AC, this is a 2-hit slow fireball that gradually speeds up and can mess with attempts to roll or jump it. Slightly safer on block compared to normal versions. Still does not allow normal juggles afterwards.
Normal versions of Second Shoot can be super cancelled but there is little utility in combos because of limited hit stun and its inability to juggle. However, it can be whiff canceled into Heat Drive at a distance to punish attempts to jump, roll or neutralise your fireball. It can also be whiff canceled into Chain Drive, which beats mid range jump in attempts.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
236A~6C
236A~6C
60
Mid
super
15
7
22
SKD (25: Tech / 52: Non-tech)
-10 (Close range) to -3 (Max range)
-
60
40
236C~6C
236C~6C
60
Mid
super
15
7
22
SKD (22: Tech / 49: Non-tech)
-10 (Close range) to -3 (Max range)
-
60
40
236AC~6C
236AC~6C
70
Mid
-
15
7
19
SKD (42: Tech / 82: Non-tech)
-1
-
0
40
6C followup is a forward-moving punch that does the most damage out of 236P follow-ups, knocks down, and is super cancellable.
After 236AC, this is a forward-moving punch that juggles, sort of like normal versions of the 6A follow up. Useful to tag on extra damage in corner juggles.
You get another 236C, 6(A/B/C) if you do 236AC, 6C for a potential 3 ein trigger combo.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
236A~6D
236A~6D
40
Mid
-
7
12
21
SKD (48: Tech / 75: Non-tech)
-7
-
30
60
236C~6D
236C~6D
40
Mid
-
7
12
21
SKD (45: Tech / 72: Non-tech)
-7
-
30
60
236AC~6D
236AC~6D
40
Mid
-
7
12
18
SKD (51: Tech / 78: Non-tech)
-3
-
0
60
236AC~6D~4B/D
236AC~6D~4B/D
-
N/A
-
-
-
24
-
-
-
-
-
6D followup launches opponent and is generally the most rewarding finisher. Functions decently as an anti-air.
Corner combos with 236C, 6D can be followed up with another 236 (A/C/AC) for a double Ein Trigger combo.
AC version doesn't launch the opponent higher, but K' recovers faster compared to normal versions.
6D into 4K also performs a teleport which stops right below a juggled opponent. Useful for chasing down juggled opponents mid screen and following up with 4B > combo of your choice. May cause awkward side switching if done point blank.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
236A~4B/D
236A~4B/D
-
N/A
-
-
-
32 [40]
-
-
Full Strike: 9 to 24 (16 frames) [Full Strike: 14 to 30 (17 frames)]
-
-
236C~4B/D
236C~4B/D
-
N/A
-
-
-
32 [40]
-
-
Full Strike: 9 to 24 (16 frames) [Full Strike: 14 to 30 (17 frames)]
-
-
236AC~4B/D
236AC~4B/D
-
N/A
-
-
-
25
-
-
Full Body: 4 to 14 (11 frames)
-
-
4K performs a teleport that can switch sides with the opponent, except in the corner. D version travels further. Both versions, including EX, are very unsafe 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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
B
B
-
N/A
-
-
-
32
-
-
Full Strike: 9 to 24 (16 frames)
-
-
D
D
-
N/A
-
-
-
40
-
-
Full Strike: 14 to 30 (17 frames)
-
-
BD
BD
-
N/A
-
-
-
28
-
-
Full Strike: 4 to 14 (11 frames)
-
-
A sliding teleport that can switch sides, D version travels further. BD version travels slightly shorter than the D version, but is much faster. All versions are unsafe when cancelled from any cancellable normal. D version is useful for catching up with the opponent on a wallsplat CD.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A
A
78 (50+30)
Mid
super(1)
4
11
39
SKD (24: Tech / 51: Non-tech)
-26
Full body against non-projectile air moves: 1 to 5 (5 frames)
80 (40+40)
80 (40+40)
C
C
105 (50+30+30)
Mid
super(1)
7
18
54
SKD (0: Tech / 27: Non-tech)
-48
Full Body: 1 to 11 (11 frames)
120 (40+40+40)
120 (40+40+40)
AC
AC
163 (10*8+30+30+40)
Mid
-
4
11 (11) 10 (19) 7
31
HKD (+30)
-42
Full Body: 1 to 10 (10 frames)
0
240 (20*10+40)
C~6B/D
C~6B/D
40
-
-
8
6
32
HKD (+30)
-
-
40
?
Anti-air DP. C version can be followed up with 6D.
The 6D follow up can still hit taller characters on the ground if the initial hits miss or gets blocked. It is still quite unsafe on block.
Only Heat Drive and Climax will combo when super cancelled.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
B
B
90
Mid
-
15
3
21
SKD (46: Tech / 86: Non-tech)
-8~-6
-
40
40
D
D
120
Mid
-
15
3
35
SKD (35: Tech / 75: Non-tech)
-19
Full Body Armor: 5 to 7 (3 frames)
40
40
BD
BD
80
Mid
-
15
3
35
SKD (25: Tech / 65: Non-tech)
-19
Full Body Armor: 1 to 4 (4 frames)
0
60
Normal version provides excellent corner carry knocking the opponent very far away. Follow up with Narrow Spike to close the distance.
The EX version of Minute Spike has a few frames of Guard Point, this allows you to blow through moves with a fast distance closing move that is also a combo starter.
Due to the above property, this is one of the most important tools K' has when fighting against characters with fireball traps like King, Athena, Robert and Joe. Can also be used against strong but telegraphed attacks like Terry's Burn Knuckle. Be sure to cancel into Narrow Spike after the Guard Point (before Minute Spike hits) to convert into a combo.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
B or D
B or D
60
Low
super
12
9
12
SKD (40: Tech / 67: Non-tech)
-10~-2
-
70
120
BD
BD
80
Low
-
6
9
10
Juggle (+42~+69)
-14~-6
-
0
100
Can performed at almost any point of Minute Spike before K' lands on the ground.
If performed quickly, skips Minute Spike completely and can combo from heavies
Can be used as a frame trap if delayed.
All versions launches opponent slightly, with EX recovering faster.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
B
B
80 [40]
Mid
-
13
3
21 on ground
SKD
-15 (Lowest height) to -22 (Highest height)
-
40
40
D
D
100 [50]
Mid
-
13
3
21 on ground
SKD
-15 (Lowest height) to -22 (Highest height)
-
40
40
BD
BD
120 [60]
Mid
-
13
3
16 on ground
SKD
-10 (Lowest height) to -17 (Highest height)
-
0
40
Cannot be cancelled into Narrow Spike.
All versions can be cancelled from any air normal but will not combo except on counter hit or if using EX version.
While you can cancel and combo into this move during a jump in normal, there's almost no reason to do so since you can land and start a ground combo for more damage.
Can also be performed during a backdash.
All versions are anywhere juggles.
Air EX version has significantly less lag when landing, allowing for better juggles.
If this move hits an opponent who is not in a juggle state (i.e. anywhere juggle), an additional 25% scaling penalty is applied. Meaning that the move scales the combo by 30% instead of 5%.
It is possible to perform an instant EX Air Minute Spike on the ground via a Tiger Knee input (i.e. 2147BD). Regular Air Minute Spike has a slight height requirement of 3 units, meaning it cannot be Tiger Knee'd in a similar fashion.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A or C
A or C
160/180/220/280
Mid
advanced, climax
10 [101]
17
46
HKD (+59)
-52~-36
Full Body: 1 to 3 (3 frames)
0
0
AC
AC
300/330/360/400
Mid
climax
10 [84]
18
45
HKD (+57)
-52~-36
Full Body: 1 (1 frame)
0
0
All versions can be held and deals proportionately more damage. Does not become unblockable when fully charged.
Stays in front of opponent if blocked.
Despite it being possible to Advanced Cancel into MAX Chain Drive, there doesn't appear to have any way to combo it, unlike in KOF XI.
Plays the satisfying blast sound effect all the way from KOF '99.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
A or C
A or C
200 (0+25+10*2+15*4+10+15*2+55)
Mid
advanced, climax
13
Full Screen Projectile
88
HKD (+43)
-75~-49
Full Body: 1 to 15 (15 frames)
0
0
AC
AC
350 (0+40+20*9+50+80)
Mid
climax
12
Full Screen Projectile
75
HKD (+76)
-61~-35
Full Body: 1 to 16 (16 frames)
0
0
K' tosses his glasses and starts a short autocombo if it hits. The glasses start off at about his chest level and it travels in a slight arc downwards.
All versions have significant amounts of invincibility frames.
Can be climax cancelled during any hit of the autocombo.
For A/C versions, the sunglasses will negate most normal or EX projectiles and clash with super projectiles.
For the AC version, the sunglasses will negate most normal/EX and super projectiles and clash with MAX super projectiles.
The sunglasses can be reflected but it is unrewarding to do so, as they deal 0 damage. Moreover, if K' is hit by his own reflected sunglasses, he recovers much faster compared to simply blocking or dodging the sunglasses.
In all versions, if the sunglasses miss, gets blocked or clashes with other super projectiles, K' stays in place and pulls out a new pair.
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.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable
Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
435 ([20+0]*22+30) Min:245
Mid
-
9
20
169
HKD (+25)
-168
Full Body: 1 to 19 (19 frames)
0
0
Due to its large hitbox and quick startup, it combos from basically all possible super and climax cancels.
Takes 1000 years to recover if blocked. On the bright side, you might get to see one of those rare 100% raw max combos.
Please remember the much better metered options to escape pressure like the universal GCAB/GCCD or even wakeup EX black out before you even think about using this as a reversal.
Only does 1 hit on block for 3 chip damage.
Negates almost any projectile that comes into contact with the flames but it's a moot point as you'll still be stuck with roughly 700 years of recovery if you do so.
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