The King of Fighters XV/Kyo Kusanagi

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The King of Fighters XV

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Kyo Kusanagi is the heir to the Kusanagi clan and successor of the Kusanagi Style of Ancient Martial Arts. The Kusanagi clan is one of three entrusted with a Sacred Treasure, and thus a cleansing flame resides within Kyo's very own blood.
Though his biggest rival is Iori Yagami, they are both left with little option but to put aside their differences and team up once again for this latest KOF to hopefully prevent Orochi from resurrecting once again.
Jump: 43f
Hop: 32f
Backdash: 21f
Run Speed Ranking: 5

Movelist

(*) = EX OK

(!) = MAX OK

(Midair Only) = Can only be done in the air.

Throws

Hatsugane - Bk.gif / Fd.gif + C.gif

Issestsu Seoi Nage - Bk.gif / Fd.gif + D.gif

Command Normals

Ge-shiki * Goufu You -Fd.gif + B.gif

88 Shiki - Df.gif + D.gif

Geshiki Naraku Otoshi - Db.gif / Dn.gif / Df.gif + C.gif (Midair Only)

Special Moves

100 Shiki Oniyaki - Dp.gif + A.gif / C.gif (*)

R.E.D. Kick - Bk.gifQcb.gif + B.gif / D.gif (*)

75 Shiki: Kai - Qcf.gif + B.gif / D.gif (*)

┗Follow Up- B.gif / D.gif

212 Shiki * Kototsuki Yo - Hcb.gif + B.gif / D.gif (*)


114 Shiki * Aragami - Qcf.gif + A.gif

┗128 Shiki * Konokizu - Qcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif
┗127 Shiki * Yanosabi - A.gif / C.gif
┗125 Shiki * Nanase - B.gif / D.gif
┗127 Shiki * Yanosabi - Hcb.gif + A.gif / C.gif
┗212 Shiki Kototsuki You - Hcb.gif + B.gif / D.gif
┗Geshiki * Migari Ugachi - A.gif / C.gif
┗124 Shiki * Munotsuchi - Hcb.gif + B.gif / D.gif
┗427 Shiki * Hikigane - B.gif / D.gif
┗Ge-shiki * Tsuriganeotoshi - A.gif / C.gif

115 Shiki: Dokugami - Qcf.gif + C.gif (*)

┗401 Shiki * Tsumiyomi - Hcb.gif + A.gif / C.gif
┗402 Shiki * Batsuyomi - Fd.gif+ A.gif / C.gif
┗100 Shiki * Oniyaki - Dp.gif + A.gif / C.gif

Super Special Moves

Ura 108 Shiki * Orochinagi: Qcb.gifDb.gifQcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif (!)

182 Shiki - Qcf.gifQcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif (!)

Climax Super Special Moves

Ura 1212 Shiki * Yakumo - Qcb.gifDb.gifQcf.gif + C.gifD.gif

Gameplay Summary

Kyo Kusanagi is a well-rounded character who works best at close range thanks to his many different ways to mix up the opponent. Kyo's Aragami special moves allow him to choose between a variety of different routes to hit the opponent high or low, though smart use of them is required since they are often punishable if blocked and can be reversal'ed through. In addition to high/low mixups, Kyo also has a strong cross-up game thanks to j.B and j.2C, as well as a command grab via EX Kototsuki Yo. For his neutral game, Kyo has a number of great normals to help him contest space. If all else fails, he can muscle through with his excellent DP and begin his close range game. Finally, Kyo also has great meterless/0.5 bar damage, especially in the corner. He works well in any team position, but is best played mid thanks to his great meter burn and weakness to zoning. Since many zoners become much stronger with meter, Kyo wants to get in and take care of as much of the enemy team as he can before allowing his other teammates to capitalize on his incredible meter build. Kyo is a good choice for both KOF beginners and veterans alike, as his strong fundamentals, great mixups and solid damage will take players far no matter their skill level.

Kyo Kusanagi is a strong close-range combatant who utilizes his signature rekkas to finish his opponents or open them up.
Pros Cons
  • All-Rounder: Kyo is good at pretty much everything in the midrange and closerange game. He has great normals, great close-range specials, solid confirms, and easy damage thanks to his rekkas.
  • Great Damage: Whether meterless or metered, Kyo can dish out great damage. His basic confirms often yield good damage and solid corner carry, while his meter burn routes allow to him to tack on high damage supers to anything for a big cash out.
  • Great Close Range Pressure: Once Kyo is next to his opponent, he becomes a real threat. Moves like j.2C, his rekka mixups and his EX command grab let him perform high damage conversions with knockdown consistently. Once his opponent is in the corner his game becomes even better, since he gains access to his devastating (but difficult) Orochinagi Loops.
  • Shiki Rekkas: Kyo's rekka's are his most valuable tool. They help him confirm, contest neutral, and muscle through his opponents offense. Good use of them is key to running his gameplan, and they always pay out well when used properly.
  • Great Punish Game: At the cost of 0.5 bars, Kyo can punish moves that might be safe thanks to distance with his 623AC since it travels forward and starts up at 4F. His 236AC also lets him push forward across neutral at high speed, which can be difficult for most characters to react to.
  • Fantastic Meter Battery: Kyo's heavy reliance on specials for conversions, pressure and mixups means he builds an insane amount of meter. It's not uncommon for him to be put at point and build anywhere from two to three bars by himself, which your mid can immediately take advantage of. If Kyo remains in play, he can also cash out the meter for fantastic damage in the corner.
  • Punishable: Many of Kyo's specials lack either frame advantage or spacing when blocked, which makes him lose his turn off of a bad read. For example, all of Kyo's rekka enders are punishable if blocked, while his second-stage chains have immense pushback on block. While Kyo does get decent reward off of successful rekka reads, he must consistently win interactions or be punished for his mistake where other characters could simply back off.
  • Precise Timing: If you're the kind of player who doesn't like to leave any damage on the table, Kyo may be frustrating as he has many optimal combos that involve precise delays and timings. Thankfully, his combo flexibility means he has many easier combos you can opt for.
  • Many Choices: Many of Kyo's listed upsides don't necessarily exist at the same time. Without meter, he loses out on oki, corner carry, defense, mixups, and his best punishment. As such, he must often make choices that other similarly powerful characters don't. Understanding when and how to use these choices is paramount in using Kyo to his fullest potential.


Quick Combo Reference

In a nutshell:

Kyo's general combo structure can be summarized as

Any normal > 3D > 236D,D launcher > 624K > Super.

However, his most damaging routes may be more execution heavy; such as the use of charged Orochinagi, Orochinagi loops or his 212 Shiki OTG rekka follow up. This may require good use of KOF's buffering system and/or the use of shortcuts.

ex.: 623A > 2141236A = 632146A > 236A; 236C > 63214C > 2141236A = 236C > 63214C > 236A

Quick Combo Reference

Notation

0 Meter

Low confirm
Corner

2B > 2A > 3D > 236D ~ D, 624K = 191 dmg
cl.C > 3D > 236D ~ D, 236C, 623C = 284 dmg

½ Meter

Low confirm
Corner

2B > 2A > 3D > 4214BD, 236B ~ B, 236C ~ 63214C ~ 6C ~ 623C = 294 dmg
2B > 2A > 3D > 4214BD, 236B ~ B, 236A, 623C = 303 dmg

1 Meter

Anywhere
Corner

2B > 2A > 3D > 236D ~ D, 624K > SC 2141236P = 290 dmg
2B > 2A > 3D > 236D ~ dl.D, 236C, 623A > SC 2141236P, 623A = 327 dmg

2 Meters

Anywhere
Corner

2B > 2A > 3D > 4214BD, 236B ~ B, 236BD, 236C ~ 63214C > SC 2141236P = 377 dmg
2B > 2A > 3D > 4214BD, 236B ~ dl.B, 236A, 236BD, 236C, 623A > SC 2141236P, 623C = 453 dmg

Normals

Far Standing Normals

Far A

far A
f.A
f.A
XV kyo fa ima.png
XV kyo fa hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 special 6 2 14 -1 -3 - 30 60
  • Whiffs on crouching opponents.

Hits high enough to effectively jab hops out of the air. Pretty safe to throw out and can combo into his light Rekka series, but vulnerable to crouching moves as it whiffs on crouching opponents.

Far B

far B
f.B
f.B
XV kyo fb ima.png
XV kyo fb hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 6 2 13 0 -2 - 30 60
  • Can be chained into from light normals.

A quick poke button that is very useful for checking an opponent looking to run in from mid-range. Also somewhat useful in pressure for stuffing some of an opponent's options after some pressure strings, or topping off damage if you are too far away to land a full combo. Damage is not as great as f.D, but is better on whiff than 5D.

Far C

far C
f.C
f.C
XV kyo fc ima.png
XV kyo fc hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 19 -1 -3 - 70 120
  • Can be cancelled into specials

Kyo steps forward during the startup of st.C, giving it excellent range. Despite being slower than average, it is a very strong poke especially given that it is one of the few st.Cs in the game that is special-cancellable.

Far D

far D
f.D
f.D
XV kyo fd ima.png
XV kyo fd hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
90 Mid super 8 4 20 -3 -5 - 70 120

One of Kyo's standout pokes, st.D is fast and has higher than average damage, making it a decent neutral tool.

Close Standing Normals

Close A

close A
c.A
c.A
XV kyo cla ima.png
XV kyo 5a hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 2 8 +5 +3 - 30 60
  • Mash A on hit or block to go into Rush Combo.

One of Kyo's three fastest buttons. Can serve as an emergency anti-air or mash button for Kyo, and is also plus on block for pressure. Can link into Close C on hit for combos, or stagger into itself and other buttons on block for frametraps.

Close B

close B
c.B
c.B
XV kyo clb ima.png
XV kyo 5b hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 5 2 13 0 -2 - 30 60
  • Standing low.
  • Doesn't chain into other light attacks.

Has some niche use as a mix-up tool and for catching an opponent looking to jump out of pressure, but is otherwise rarely used.

Close C

close C
c.C
c.C
XV kyo clc ima.png
XV kyo 5c hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 4 3 19 -1 -3 - 70 120
  • Kyo's fastest normal, tied with Close A and 2A
  • Can be linked into from Close A

Close C is one of Kyo's combo starters, able to be cancelled into 6B or 3D and then into a special/super, as well as being special cancelable itself. Because it reaches upward, it also makes for a good anti-air option for someone trying to jump over you.

Close D

close D
c.D
c.D
XV kyo cld ima.png
XV kyo 5d hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 command 6 2 20 -1 -3 - 70 120
  • Slightly slower than cl.C but stronger.
  • Has more pushback so a canceled-into 4214K doesn't fly over the opponent if set up right.

Crouch Normals

Crouch A

crouch A
2A
2A
XV kyo 2a ima.png
XV kyo 2a hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 9 +3 +1 - 30 60
  • Rapid fire jab. Plus on block.

Crouch B

crouch B
2B
2B
XV kyo 2b ima.png
XV kyo 2b hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 super 5 3 10 +2 0 - 30 60
  • Slower than 2A, can't be staggered.

Crouch C

crouch C
2C
2C
XV kyo 2c ima.png
XV kyo 2c hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 7 4 19 -2 -4 - 70 120
  • Cancel-able anti-air, allowing for counter hit juggles with 236BD.
  • Forces stand.

Crouch D

crouch D
2D
2D
XV kyo 2d ima.png
XV kyo 2d hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 4 23 Soft Knockdown (+22) -8 - 70 120
  • Whiff cancel-able sweep.

Jump Normals

Jump A

jump A
j.A
j.A
XV kyo ja ima.png
XV kyo ja hb.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 A hop A

40 High - 4 5 1 on ground - - - 30 50

jump A jump A

45 High - 4 5 1 on ground - - - 30 60
  • Lifts his legs up, helping him hop over projectiles.

Jump B

jump B
j.B
j.B
XV kyo jb ima.png
Hop B
XV kyo hop b hb.png
Hop B
XV kyo jB hb.png
Jump B
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 B hop B

40 High - 5 9 1 on ground - - - 30 50

jump B jump B

45 High - 5 10 1 on ground - - - 30 60
  • Kyo's go to Crossup button.
  • Great way to deal with low-profiling attempts.
  • His best jump normal for hopping over projectiles, like Heidern's.

Jump C

jump C
j.C
j.C
XV kyo jc ima.png
XV kyo jd hc.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 C hop C

70 High - 6 8 1 on ground - - - 70 100

jump C jump C

70 High - 6 8 1 on ground - - - 70 120
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Jump D

jump D
j.D
j.D
XV kyo jd ima.png
XV kyo jd hb.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 D hop D

70 High - 8 5 1 on ground - - - 70 100

jump D jump D

70 High - 8 5 1 on ground - - - 70 120
  • Kyo's longest air normal.

A great air to air button with good range. Its hitbox make it great to stop air approaches but limits its use as an offensive jump-in since it has to be done very late for it to hit on crouching opponents.

Blowback

Blowback

Blowback
CD
CD
XV kyo cd ima.png
XV kyo cd hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 16 5 20 Wall Spalt (Ground hit) / Soft Knockdown (Air hit) -2 - 100 160
  • Slides forward with an active hitbox.
  • Good for whiff cancels.

Kyo slides slightly backwards before dealing a massive blow with his shoulders. Since it shrinks his hurtbox it can be used to create whiff punish situations with the correct spacing and make it less minus on block or even plus. ex.:2B>2B>2B>CD

Probably the best CD in the game between its egregious hitbox, hurtbox displacement, relative safety, and massive whiff cancels.

ShatterStrike

ShatterStrike
qcf+CD
qcf+CD
XV kyo 236cd ima.png
XV kyo 236cd hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 - 15 6 27 Crumple (Ground Hit) / Wall Bounce (Air hit) -10 Armor: 4 to 14 (11 frames) 0 200
  • Same animation and range as his CD

Having the same forward movement makes his Shatter Strike good on offensive reads from considerable range. Can be followed up by 236BB for great reward on hit

AdvanceStrike

AdvanceStrike
qcb+CD
qcb+CD
XV kyo 214cd ima.png
XV kyo 214CD hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
100 Mid - 28 6 37 (on whiff) / Recovers faster on hit and block. HKD (68 - Non Throw Counter Hit) / Crumple (103 - Throw Counter Hit) 3 Full Body Armor Frames: 7 to 33 (27 frames) / Throw Counter Frames: 4 to 27 (24 Frames) 0 150
  • Same animation and range as his CD.
  • The throw counter is at the feet.

jump CD

jump CD
j.CD
j.CD
XV kyo jcd ima.png
XV kyo jcd hb.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 CD hop CD

80 Mid - 14 6 1 on ground Soft Knockdown - - 80 120

jump CD jump CD

90 Mid - 14 8 1 on ground Soft Knockdown - - 80 140
  • Very aggressive and deep hitting.

A great tool for offensive approach. Once the hitbox is active, and with forward momentum, it will most likely win or trade against most air buttons and ground normals giving you a soft knockdown letting you attempt another offensive approach.

Rush Moves

rush
cl.AA/c.AAX
cl.AA/c.AAX
XV kyo rush1 ima.png
XV kyo rush2 ima.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

c.AA c.AA

48 (25+25) Mid Rush 9 - - -5 -7 - 30 120 (60+60)

c.AAX c.AAX

70 (25+25+25) Mid Rush 6 - - -6 -8 - 30 180 (60+60+60)
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Throws

Hatsugane
4/6C
4/6C
XV kyo cthrow ima.png
"Tempered Iron"
XV kyo cthrow hb.png
"Tempered Iron"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
100 - - 1 1 0 Hard Knockdown (+22) Unblockable - 0 -
  • Hard knockdown

Kyo's elbows the opponent and sends them to the floor. The hard knockdown means you can run up and try for oki afterward.


Issetsu Seoi Nage
4/6D
4/6D
XV kyo dthrow ima.png
"Instant Carry"
XV kyo dthrow hb.png.png
"Instant Carry"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
100 (50+50) - - 1 1 0 Hard Knockdown (+30) Unblockable - 0 -
  • Hard knockdown

Kyo tosses the opponent behind him and elbow drops them. The opponent is knocked down longer than the C throw, allowing for greater oki potential or a safejump after a hyperhop.

Command Moves

Ge Shiki • Gofu Yo
6B
6B
XV kyo 6b ima.png
"Outer Style: Roaring Axe of Heaven"
XV kyo 6b hb.png
"Outer Style: Roaring Axe of Heaven"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 [35] High super [special] 23 [15] 2 21 [18] -2 [+1] -4 [-1] - 80 [40] 110 [60]
  • Standing overhead
  • Startup in brackets [] is for cancel version.
  • Cancel version loses overhead properties, but gains special cancels

Overhead axe kick that can help open an opponent up, but is minus on both hit and block, and you cannot cancel into anything except supers or Quick Max on hit. The cancel version has much more combo-ability as it can be cancelled into specials, but requires some range dependency. Doesn't see all that much use because of the reward of hop normals, but can still be useful to catch an opponent off guard on your offense after a jump-in / jump CD.


88 Shiki
3D
3D
XV kyo 3d ima.png
"Style 88"
XV kyo 3d hb.png
"Style 88"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 (30+40) Low [ Mid ] special(1), super 7 [11] 2 (6) 2 21 -8 -10 - 30+40 30+40
  • Two hits, both low
  • First hit is special cancellable, second is not

Kyo sweeps with both of his legs. Both hits are low, but neither of them knock down. First hit is cancellable even if not cancelled into. Typically the go-to combo filler command normal as it is not range dependent like the axe kick, and it combos from basically every normal you can cancel into it from. It has a better range than sweep as well, but that doesn't come without downsides; the second hit is unsafe on both hit and block, and even with the spacing it can still be punished with supers at times. Also not recommended to throw this out randomly in neutral as it is even more risky on whiff than sweep.


Geshiki Naraku Otoshi
j.2C
j.2C
XV kyo j2c ima.png
"Outer Style: Hell Drop"
XV kyo j2c hb.png
"Outer Style: Hell Drop"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 High - 12 4 1 on the ground if the move lands before activation. 5 on the ground if the move lands during and after activation. +3~+13 -3~+7 - 80 60
  • Great downward hitbox.
  • Hard knockdown on airborne opponents.

Kyo combines his fists and slams down on the opponent. Heavily nerfed from his 2D era, it has potential to crossup opponents but j.B does a better job at it and, while his dowward hitbox is great, the forward hitbox is smaller than his j.B or j.A making it a bad air to air option even if it slams aerial opponents back down to the ground in a hard knockdown. This move can be done during a backdash to slightly extend travel distance, reduce landing recovery, and shorten your hitbox. When your back is to the corner, doing it out of a backdash has some niche use as a quick overhead.

Special Moves

100 Shiki • Oniyaki

100 Shiki • Oniyaki
623A/C/AC
623A/C/AC
XV kyo 623a ima.png
"Method 100: Demon Burner"
XV kyo 623A hb.png
"Method 100: Demon Burner"
XV kyo 623c hb.png
C Version
XV kyo 623ac hb.png
EX Version
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 (55+25) Mid super(1) 4 4, (1), 4 42 Soft Knockdown (+23) -27 Full body against non-projectile air moves: 1 to 5 (5 frames) 50+20 60+30

C C

135 (80+30+30) Mid super(1) 7 3, 6, 6 48 Soft Knockdown (+16) -35 Full Body: 1 to 10 (10 Frames) 40+20+20 60+40+40

AC AC

170~200 (40+15*9+40) Mid - 4 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 53 Soft Knockdown (+10) -45 Full Body: 1 to 9 (9 Frames) 0 60+30+30+20
  • A version hits twice, some upper-body invincibility.
  • C version hits thrice, fully invincible meterless reversal.

Kyo's Dragon Punch-styled special. All versions result in a techable knockdown and have relatively long recovery time, and as a result are unsafe on whiff or block. Grounded hits of this move (except for EX version) can be cancelled into ground supers.


The A version hits twice and has some upper-body invincibility, making it an effective but very committal anti-air, and thus not recommended to be your first choice of an AA. Will trade with jump-ins if timed too early. Does the least damage of the three DPs.


The C version hits three times and is his actually fully invincible, meterless reversal. Can be used to get out of pressure, but it mostly only covers Kyo's front, so it is vulnerable to cross-ups and the opponent jumping over you to bait it.


Finally, the EX version will hit either 8 or 9 times, hits behind Kyo, reaches its max range the fastest, and does the most damage. In very specific spacings (e.g. c.D > 6B > 623AC), this move can actually hit 10 times.

  • Can also punish moves that have high pushback on block if they are minus enough

R.E.D Kick

R.E.D. Kick
4214B/D/BD
4214B/D/BD
XV kyo 4214b ima.png
"Rainbow Energy Dynamite Kick"
XV kyo 4214b hb.png
"Rainbow Energy Dynamite Kick"
XV kyo 4214d hb.png
D Version
XV kyo 4214bd hb.png
EX Version
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 - 19 6 18 Hard KND -4~0 - 100 100
130 Mid - 30 8 14 Hard KND 1~+3 - 150 120
100 Mid - 15 7 16 Bounce -9~-3 - 0 100
  • Hard knockdown on B/D versions
  • Ground bounce on EX version

Kyo leaps in an arc and brings his leg down on the opponent's head, granting a hard knockdown on hit. A highly committal tool that Kyo can use to get around fireball zoning or pokes if he has the right read. Depending on the spacing and the stance in which the opponent blocks this move, the advantage can vary between punishable on block to even plus on block.


The B version is one of the faster versions and leaps about 1/3rd of a screen's distance. In most cases, it is generally minus or even unsafe on block and ends your turn. Can also be used in combos after a D Shiki Kai for a quick and easy hard knockdown ender. Can be useful for punishing fireballs.


The D version covers more distance (~2/3rds of the screen), but is slower and easier to react to. A little to safer to throw out due to always being safe on block or advantageous on block, regardless of character size or block stance, but at the same time more prone to being anti-aired or avoided on reaction. The startup makes it have absolutely no use in combos.


The EX version travels about the same distance as the D version, but at a more shallow arc and goes active a frame earlier than the B version, making it the fastest. Causes ground bounce on hit, leading itself to being a staple in Kyo's BNB combos as a way to start a juggle. This does more damage than his other EX combo starter, 236BD, so if you need to make a choice on where to spend half a bar, use this move. It's even more unsafe on block than the B version, leaving him point-blank with punishable frame advantage, and can only go over ground fireballs, limiting its applications in neutral.

75 Shiki • Kai

75 Shiki • Kai
236B/D/BD
236B/D/BD
XV kyo 236b ima.png
"Method 75: Revision"
XV kyo 236k hb.png
"Method 75: Revision"
XV kyo 236bd hb.png
EX Version
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 - 15 4 30 -19 -21 - 40 40
30 Mid - 20 5 29 Soft Knockdown (+20) -21 - 40 40
40 Mid - 10 3 (6) 4 19 Soft Knockdown -6 (Stand Block) / -13 (Crouch Block 1st hit) - 40 80
  • This two-part launcher is a staple of Kyo's combo game.
  • Should you fail to hitconfirm into it, you can still save yourself from punishment by delaying the 2nd hit.
  • B version keeps the opponent grounded, D version knocks down, and EX version automatically performs the follow-up.
  • Regular versions adds an extra 5% combo scaling.
  • Covers a lot of airspace.
  • EX version allows for a continued juggle if 236K,K has already been used. If 236BD is used first, you can still perform the meterless 236K,K

75 • Shiki Kai (Follow Up)

75 Shiki • Kai (Follow Up)
B/D after Shiki Kai B/D
B/D after Shiki Kai B/D
XV kyo 236b k ima.png
XV kyo 236b k hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 - 6 9 14 -19 -6 - 40 40
30 Mid - 6 9 14 Juggle -6 - - 40
40 Mid - - - - Juggle -6 (Stand Block) / -13 (Crouch Block 1st hit) - - 40
  • Delayable follow-up launcher.
  • As with the first kick, regular versions adds an extra 5% combo scaling, for a total of 20% after both hits land.
  • Both versions can be delayed to the point where the combo drops, where the D version at least still causes a knockdown.
  • EX version performs its follow-up automatically at fastest timing. Whiffs on crouch block.

114 Shiki • Aragami

Kyo's 236A rekka can go into a couple different chains and a couple different enders, all with different uses. While they are listed seperately here as they all require detail, it may become confusing to follow along. To save you a bit of trouble, here is a table of the chains and a brief description of each, and you can scroll down and continue reading for more in-depth explanations of the specifics and usages for each rekka part.

Brief Overview of Aragami routes

Qcf.gif + A.gif

Qcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif

  • B.gif / D.gif
  • A.gif / C.gif
  • Mid screen combo (138 dmg)
  • Corner ender (138 dmg + oki)
Qcf.gif + A.gif

Hcb.gif + A.gif / C.gif

  • Hcb.gif + B.gif / D.gif
  • A.gif / C.gif
  • Overhead string (125 dmg)
  • Overhead string (97 dmg + oki)
Qcf.gif + A.gif

Hcb.gif + B.gif / D.gif

  • B.gif / D.gif
  • A.gif / C.gif
  • Low string (117 dmg + juggle)
  • Low -> Mid (60+60 dmg)


114 Shiki • Aragami
236A
236A
XV kyo 236a ima.png
"Method 114: Wild Bite"
"Your body... is weak!"
XV kyo 236A1 hb.png
"Method 114: Wild Bite"
"Your body... is weak!"
XV kyo 236A2 hb.png
XV kyo 236A3 hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
60 Mid super 11 6 21 -6 -8 Mid Body Armor: 5 to 6 (2 frames) 30 30
  • Rekka starter.
  • Upper body auto guard.
  • Destroys projectiles

Kyo does a flaming hook, as the start of Kyo's light rekka chains which can branch off into a few different routes. Due to that, this is a swiss army knife of a move and the lifeblood of Kyo's game, flipping between a mid-range harassment tool, pressure and mix-up tool, and core combo piece. You can use Aragami as a poke, or as a relatively safe blockstring ender (it's "unsafe" on block, but has quite a bit of pushback, actually making you somewhat safe). It's also useful for destroying projectiles, though this won't work on EX projectiles or super projectiles (such as Haoh Shokoken).

128 Shiki • Konokizu (Aragami chain)

128 Shiki • Konokizu
236A/C after 114 Shiki • Aragami
236A/C after 114 Shiki • Aragami
XV kyo 236a 236p ima.png
"Method 128: Nine Wounds"
"...is distracted!"
XV kyo 236a 236p hb.png
"Method 128: Nine Wounds"
"...is distracted!"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
45 Mid super 9 8 25 Soft Knockdown (+21) -14 - 40 40
  • Rekka chain bridge

Kyo uppercuts his opponent after Aragami. This is mostly just your filler follow-up, not much special other than adding combo damage and making Kyo's rekka enders consistent. Leads to a soft knockdown if done without the other two follow-ups. Immensely unsafe on block, though it can be used as a (very) risky frame-trap if the opponent tries to press a button after blocking Aragami.

There is a built-in safeguard to prevent 236A>236P's input overlap from causing an unwanted super cancel into 236236P. As such, it impossible to super cancel this move by inputting a super before this move hits. Doing so will instead result in Yanosabi (A/C ender) launching. If going for a super cancel, make sure to press the button for the super after Konokizu hits.

125 Shiki • Nanase (Aragami chain)

127 Shiki • Nanase
B/D after 128 Shiki • Konokizu
B/D after 128 Shiki • Konokizu
XV kyo 236a 236p k ima.png
"Method 125: Seven Rapids"
XV kyo 236a 236p k hb.png
"Method 125: Seven Rapids"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
40 Mid - 12 6 22 Soft Knockdown (+38) -9 - 40 60
  • Rekka chain ender

Kyo does a sliding kick after Konokizu that sends the opponent flying into a soft knockdown to end the Aragami chain. Is best used to end combos midscreen for corner carry in exchange for not being a hard knockdown. Unsafe on block.

127 Shiki • Yanosabi 1 (Aragami chain)

127 Shiki • Yanosabi
A/C after 128 Shiki • Konokizu
A/C after 128 Shiki • Konokizu
XV kyo 236a 63214p ima.png
XV kyo 236a 236p p hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
40 Mid - 12 3 27 Hard Knockdown (+38) -11 - 60 60
  • Rekka chain ender

Kyo elbows the opponent after Konokizu, slamming them down onto the ground and ending the Aragami chain. Like Konokizu, this move is unsafe on block. It grants a hard knockdown, allowing for okizeme afterward. Despite the animation, it does not hit high and can be blocked crouching.

127 Shiki • Yanosabi 2 (Aragami chain)

127 Shiki • Yanosabi (2)
63214A/C after 114 Shiki • Aragami
63214A/C after 114 Shiki • Aragami
XV kyo 236a 63214p ima.png
XV kyo 236a 63214p hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
40 High - 24 4 27 Hard Knockdown -14 - 60 60
  • Rekka chain bridge
  • Overhead
  • Hard knockdown
  • Trades with 6f moves when done immediately from 236A on block

Kyo transitions straight into Yanosabi from Aragami. Unlike the ender version, this version of Yanosabi is an overhead. Can be used to frametrap and mix up an opponent at the same time, but still unsafe on block. Due to pushback, this move can be very difficult to punish without supers at midscreen. You can actually use this to end certain midscreen juggle combos instead of using a rekka chain ender to grant safejump okizeme afterward with an immediate hyperhop j.C.

212 Shiki • Kototsuki Yo (Aragami chain)

212 Shiki • Kototsuki Yo
63214B/D after 127 Shiki • Yanosabi 2
63214B/D after 127 Shiki • Yanosabi 2
XV kyo 63214d ima.png
MOERO
XV kyo 236a 63214p 63214k hb.png
MOERO
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
90 (10+80) Mid - 5 3 33 Hard Knockdown -17 - - 0
  • Rekka chain ender
  • Can hit knocked down opponents ("OTG")
  • Hard knockdown

Kyo grabs the opponent and burns them up. This is a hitgrab similar to his standalone special move of the same name, but is able to hit OTG this time to make itself an ender to his rekkas. Knocks the opponent very far away and serves to allow Kyo some corner carry off of the overhead if it lands, but gives him no okizeme opportunity. Unsurprisingly unsafe on block.

A very interesting thing about this move is that while it's designed to grab after the overhead hits, it can actually grab OTG off of any knockdown, allowing Kyo to get extra damage off of unteched knockdowns (for example, after a sweep), or at the end of certain combos, but the former requires either very good reactions or reads so it's not recommended.

Ge-Shiki • Migari Ugachi (Aragami chain)

Ge-Shiki • Migari Ugachi
A/C after Yanosabi (2)
A/C after Yanosabi (2)
XV kyo 236a 63214p p ima.png
"Outer Method: Moment Drill"
XV kyo 236a 63214p p hb.png
"Outer Method: Moment Drill"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
60 Mid - 16 5 30 Hard Knockdown -16 - 60 60
  • Rekka chain ender
  • Can hit OTG
  • Hard knockdown

Kyo punches the ground to end his rekka chain. Doesn't do as much damage as the 63214K ender, but instead it leaves better positioning for okizeme. Unsafe on block similar to the hitgrab ender.

124 Shiki • Munotsuchi (Aragami chain)

124 Shiki • Munotsuchi
63214B/D after Yanosabi (2)
63214B/D after Yanosabi (2)
XV kyo 236a 63214k ima.png
"Method 124: Six Hammers"
XV kyo 236a 63214k hb.png
"Method 124: Six Hammers"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
60 Low - 21 2 29 Soft Knockdown -12 - 60 60
  • Rekka chain bridge
  • Hits low
  • Adds an extra 25% to combo scaling.
  • Trades with 3f moves when done immediately from 236A on block

Kyo swings for the opponent's feet with this brand new rekka chain route. Like other chains, this can be used to frametrap and as a low mix-up complement to his overhead chain. Can also catch opponents trying to back walk or backdash out of rekka pressure. The low profile and solid pushback on block make this very difficult to punish properly without specific reads, and the 3F frametrap will catch any attempts to mash out.

427 Shiki • Hikigane (Aragami chain)

427 Shiki • Hikigane
B/D after Munotsuchi
B/D after Munotsuchi
XV kyo 236a 63214k k ima.png
"Method 427: Flattening Iron"
XV kyo 236a 63214k k hb.png
"Method 427: Flattening Iron"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
60 Mid - 21 2 25 Juggle -12 - 60 100
  • Super cancel-able follow-up to the low.

A great launcher for corner damage, since this goes right into Orochinagi loops very easily. The long airtime after launch is great for priming a 236BD > 236A > 632146C~236A/C to start the loop.

  • Can also be followed up into 236A > 236A midscreen with a well timed B/D as midscreen ender, the A/C follow up can be done in the corner for abit of meterless damage and oki, he can also super cancel the second rekka hit for meter cashout
  • Can be combo'ed into 236BD in the corner for longer combos or can go directly into DP for Orochinagi ender
  • Can also use 236A > 624A/C > 624B/D follow up in the corner for his hitgrab ender

Ge-Shiki • Tsurubeotoshi (Aragami chain)

Ge-Shiki • Tsurubeotoshi
A/C after Munotsuchi
A/C after Munotsuchi
XV kyo j2c ima.png
"Method Style: Well Bucket Drop"
XV kyo 236a 63214k p hb.png
"Method Style: Well Bucket Drop"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 - 21 2 27 Hard Knockdown (+36) -8 - 60 60
  • Do not get fooled this is a mid.
  • Combos from the Munotsuchi low for a hard knockdown.
  • Can catch rolls

Midscreen option for when the low connects. The hard knockdown allows Kyo to leap forward with j.2C and resume pressure with a safejump. Also has good corner carry.

115 Shiki • Dokugami

115 Shiki: Dokugami
236C/AC
236C/AC
XV kyo 236c ima.png
"Method 115: Poison Bite"
XV kyo 236c hb.png
"Method 115: Poison Bite"
XV kyo 236ac hb.png
EX Version
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 super 18 6 20 -2 -7 Mid Body Armor: 7 to 11 (5 frames) 40 40
90 Mid - 18 5 16 +0 -2 Upper Body Armor: 3 to 12 (10 frames) - 40
  • Longer rekka with even more auto guard.
  • EX version is even longer and has even more autoguard, but the 1st hit has way more range than the 2nd one, causing whiffs.
  • Only has one route, and it's meant for combos.

Kyo's heavy rekka. While not as prolific as Aragami, Dokugami has a number of great uses. It can be used as a great whiff punisher midscreen since it leads to respectable damage on hit, it has great range to punish people trying to poke Kyo out, and the autoguard makes it a bit easier to use on reaction to muscle through attempts to approach. EX Dokugami is also a fantastic midrange punishment tool, since it has incredible range and lots of autoguard frames.

401 Shiki • Tsumiyomi (Dokugami chain)

401 Shiki • Tsumiyomi
236C/AC~63214A/AC
236C/AC~63214A/AC
XV kyo 236c 63214p ima.png
"Method 401: Crime Composition"
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"Method 401: Crime Composition"
XV kyo 236c 63214p hb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 10 3 29 -11 -13 - 30 30
25 Mid - 10 3 23 -5 -7 - - 40
  • Very short. Has a tendency to whiff, especially after the EX version.

The EX version has more pushback making it safe against meterless options.

402 Shiki • Batsuyomi (Dokugami chain)

401 Shiki • Batsuyomi
236C/AC~63214A/C~6A/C
236C/AC~63214A/C~6A/C
XV kyo 236c 63214p 6p ima.png
"Method 402: Punishment Composition"
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"Method 402: Punishment Composition"
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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 - 14 3 36 Soft Knockdown (+26~+27) -20 - 40 40
30 Mid - 14 3 36 Soft Knockdown (+26) -20 - - 40
  • Can be delayed to frametrap opponents.

100 Shiki • Oniyaki (Dokugami chain)

100 Shiki • Oniyaki (2)
236C/AC~63214A/C~6A/C~623A/C
236C/AC~63214A/C~6A/C~623A/C
XV kyo 623a ima.png
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Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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
65 Mid - 6 4 35 Soft Knockdown (+20~47) -20 - - 40
55 Mid - 6 4 35 Soft Knockdown (+32~35) -20 - - 40
  • Pretty spinning finisher.
  • Can't be whiff canceled into, unlike the rest of the string.

212 Shiki • Kototsuki Yo

212 Shiki • Kototsuki Yo
63214B/D/BD
63214B/D/BD
XV kyo 63214b ima.png
"Method 212: Harp Moon of Heaven"
XV kyo 63214d ima.png
"Burn!"
XV kyo 63214bd ima.png
XV kyo 63214b hb.png
"Method 212: Harp Moon of Heaven"
XV kyo 63214d hb.png
"Burn!"
XV kyo 63214bd hb.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

124 (30+10+90) Mid super 15 (4+11?) 3 27 Hard Knockdown (+40) -11 Low Body: 1 to 14 (14 Frames - Earliest active attack) - 0

D D

124 (30+10+90) Mid super 15 (4+11?) 3 27 Hard Knockdown (+40) -11 Low Body after opponent is in proximity box. - 0

BD BD

170 (50+120) - - 3 1 39 KND (+40) Unblockable Full Body 3 (1 Frame) - 0
  • Kyo runs forward and triggers an attack when close.
  • B version has full low immunity, while D version only has low immunity after the attack is triggered.
  • Powerful combo ender, but when super canceled make sure to do it on the last hit.
  • EX is a 3f grab with no running.
  • Gets an easy 4f safejump in the corner.

A hitgrab where Kyo charges forward to grab the opponent, detonating them in his fist if he isn't blocked. This is Kyo's best meterless ender, granting great damage and corner carry as well as a hard knockdown. Can be easily cancelled into either of Kyo's supers for consistent damage. If you're learning Kyo, try to end most of your combos with this move if possible.

The EX version is a strong tool for Kyo's gameplan in the corner. While the Aragami mixups and hop mixups are what you should be relying on to open people up, conditioning with his normals and then going in for a command grab can make Kyo extremely scary in the corner. EX Kototsuki does decent damage on hit and is often worth the 0.5 bars spent on it, so make sure you layer it into your gameplan every once in a while to keep them scared.

Super Special Moves

Ura 108 Shiki • Orochinagi

Ura 108 Shiki • Orochinagi
214236A/C/AC
214236A/C/AC
XV kyo 2141236p ima.png
"Reverse Method 108: Serpentine Mowdown"
"Chew on this!"
XV kyo 2141236p hb.png
"Reverse Method 108: Serpentine Mowdown"
"Chew on this!"
XV kyo 2141236ac hb.png
Max Version
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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/C A/C

180/210/240/270 Mid advanced, climax 23[99] 10 30 Hard Knockdown (+58) -21 Full Body: 1 to 3 ( 3 frames)/ Upper Body: 4 to 18 (15 frames)/ Upper Body during charge. - -

AC AC

330/345/360/420 (110/115/120/140)*3 Mid climax 10[104] 10 30 Hard Knockdown (+62) -17 Full Body: 1 to 9 (9 frames), Upper Body during charge. - -
  • If A or C version held for 60 frames since super freeze, it will launch significantly faster and deal 30 more damage. This faster version will combo from the same setups as if the button was not held.
  • While the AC version does more damage than the AC version of 182 Shiki, it is much trickier to combo into climax for full damage, especially away from the corner. Cancelling too early before the 3rd hit loses damage and too late may cause the climax to miss. If you're going for a Climax super, go for 182 Shiki instead for more consistent combos.

Kyo's signature super move. Kyo momentarily charges his flame powers to unleash a fiery prominence. Does rather high damage at all points in a combo, making it an effective choice when going for a metered ender.

An important element of Orochinagi is its ability to loop into itself. If Kyo has hit his opponent with Orochinagi after they've been launched (usually after 236D, D > 236C > 623C), then he can hit them while they're falling with 623C and launch them back into the move. This lets Kyo deal over 750 damage with four bars, giving him incredible kill potential as an anchor. These are called the Orochinagi Loops, and can be seen demonstrated in this clip.

Orochinagi Loops are high damage and great reward, but are known for being pretty finnicky. They are also extremely hard to do if you perform the normal inputs of 623C~2141236C, so instead use KOF shortcuts and perform the setup as 632146C~236C to get the loops much easier.

182 Shiki

182 Shiki
236236A/C/AC
236236A/C/AC
XV kyo 236236p ima.png
"Method 182"
XV kyo 236236ac ima.png
XV kyo 236236p hb.png
"Method 182"
XV kyo 236236p ac hb.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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/C A/C

180/200/230/250 (80+100/120/150/170) Mid advanced, climax 13[130] 2 (18) 2 40 Hard Knockdown (+50) -19 Full Body: 1 to 17 (17 frames) - -

AC AC

310 (90+100+120) / 330 (90+100+130) / 370 (90+120+160) / 430 (90+120+220) Mid climax 7[127] 2 (18) 2 40 Hard Knockdown (+62) -19 Full Body: 1 to 14 (14 frames) - -
  • Just as his Orochinagi, holding A or C after the super flash will make it deal more damage.
  • The A/C versions give better oki than his A/C Orochinagi since it leaves the opponent close to Kyo.
  • Unsafe if uncharged, but becomes unblockable if held for three seconds.

Kyo rushes forward with a series of fire-empowered blows, ending with an explosion that gives a generous amount of frame advantage.

Ultimately, your choice as Kyo is to decide between whether to use this move as a combo ender or to go for Orochinagi. They both have their pros and cons. Orochinagi will deal higher damage (especially if you loop it once) but 182 Shiki gives the better oki, so make a decision wisely.

Climax Super Special Moves

Ura 1212 Shiki • Yakumo

Ura 1212 Shiki • Yakumo
2141236CD
2141236CD
XV kyo 2141236cd ima.png
"Reverse Method 1212: Eight Clouds"
XV kyo 2141236cd hb.png
"Reverse Method 1212: Eight Clouds"
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
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

CD CD

440 (90+60+60+30*10) Min:255 Mid - 11 20 45 Hard Knockdown (+35) -24~-5 Full Body: 1 to 16 (16 frames) - -
  • Launches a fast projectile that travels about 90% of the screen. Because of the slightly slow startup and mid-level hitbox, climax cancels from juggles using A/C versions of 182 Shiki will miss. While the total base damage is 510, it never reaches this value as it scales itself with its own hits. This makes the climax scale better in longer rather than shorter combos.

Alternate Colors

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