The King of Fighters XV/Omega Rugal/Combos

Combo Notation Guide

Notation	Meaning
X Starter	Use the corresponding starter(s) from the 'Starters' section of this page.
>	Cancel the previous move into the following move. If preceded by a move in brackets, must cancel the start of the preceding move (AKA a 'Kara Cancel').
,	Link the previous move into the following move.
(X)	A move in brackets must whiff (not hit). Can also mean the move must be Kara Canceled.
~	Cancel the previous special into the following special.
cl.	Close to opponent.
f.	Far from opponent.
j.	Jumping move.
AA	Anti-air. Hit the opponent while they're mid-air.
[X]	Hold input briefly.
P & K	P and K each denote "Any Punch (A or C)" and "Any Kick (B or D)" respectively.
X/Y	Do either X move or Y move in a combo (Both final damage & stun values will be shown).
X * N {X} * N	Repeat 'X' input 'N' amount of times. Multiple inputs will be bundled into "{}".

Starters

Keep in mind: The combos in the "Combos" section have been tested using both of the starters in Bold.
The other starters in each table should also work in each case, but may not.

Starters

Combo	Damage	Notes
2B > 2A > 4/6B(1)	65	Heavy hitters from a light confirm. Must be somewhat close.
cl.C > 4/6B(1)	98	Go-to heavy combo starter, but note omission of the second hit of cl.C may be necessary to avoid disastrous whiffs of either 4/6B or a special(e.g. 623D).
cl.D > 4/6B(1)	108	Much slower than cl.C, save this for big punishes.
j.X > cl.C(1) > 4/6B(1)	125	Complicated jump-in starter. The combo shown is the most consistent for follow-ups. At some ranges, however, the 4/6B(1) will not connect, in which case it should be omitted and instead cancel the 2nd hit of cl.C. Due to cl.C's 2nd hit having high pushback, however, some cancels such as 236BD will fall out at most ranges, in which case the 2nd hit of cl.C would be omitted. Feel free to experiment with the various jump-in follow-ups yourself.

Other Starters

Combo	Damage	Notes
CD	75
2B > f.B	43	Light confirm that works from way further than '2B > 2A > 4/6B(1)', though with significantly more limited combo routes. Good route for confirming into Quick Max.

Combos

General Notes:

• Rugal's cancels from his starters are very range-sensitive. An exception to this rule however is 214A and 214AC, which are incredibly reliable cancel options that work from nearly any range.
  Use j.X > cl.C as your jump-in when cancelling into 214AC or Quick Max to minimise scaling.

Rush Auto Combo

Combo	Damage	Meter cost	notes
cl.A > A > A > B	172	0	Rush combo ending in a special move.
cl.A > A > A > C	240	1	Rush combo ending in a super.
cl.A > A > A > D	367	2	Rush combo ending in a Max super.
cl.A > A > A > A	446	3	Rush combo ending in a Climax super.

Meterless

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Starter > 623D	198/240	205/230	0	33%/36%	Anywhere	Standard meterless confirm. 623D can miss at some ranges. Also works from 2B > f.B at some ranges.
Starter > 214A	133/170	125/150	0	20%/23%	Anywhere	Trades a fair amount of damage and metergain for a hard knockdown(and autotimed corner safejump).
2B > 2B > 5B > 214A	124	120	0	19%	Anywhere	Most consistent at further spacings. This combo can be super cancelled at the end to tack on extra damage if needed.
Starter > 214B, 5B > 623D	242/316	260/335	0	44%/47%	Corner	This combo only works if the opponent is completely in the corner and is standing. This combo is also extremely spacing dependent, sometimes you may need to cut your starter short for the right spacing. Cl.D forces stand which makes it the most consistent starter.
CD > 236C	124	140	0	14.5%	Non-Corner	Rugal's only combo from CD outside of the corner.
CD, 236A, cl.D(1) > 236D, 623D	270	360	0	56%	Corner	Combo if Rugal is very close to the corner.

EX

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Starter > 214AC, cl.D(1) > 623D	304/356	245/270	0.5	37%/40%	Anywhere	Very consistent, no matter the spacing. Switches sides.
Starter > 236BD, run, cl. D (1) > 623D	281/329	245/270	0.5	37%/40%	Anywhere	Alternate combo to keep the corner.
Starter > 236BD, walk, 236A, cl.D(1) > 236A, 236D, 623B	377/432	305/330	0.5	57%/60%	Corner	Optimal corner combo. Much like your CD combos, the spacing where you need to hit the first 236A is quite specific. Depending on your starter or where you started your combo, you might not need to walk at all.
Starter > 214AC, cl.D(1) > 236D, 623D	348/403	285/310	0.5	49%/52%	Corner	Simpler corner combo.
CD, 214AC, cl.D(1) > 236D, 623D	302	320	0.5	49.5%	Corner

1 Bar

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Starter > 236BD, 214AC, cl.D(1) > 623D	359/409	245/270	1.0	37%/40%	Anywhere
Starter > 214A, 2363214P	293/340	125/150	1.0	20%/23%	Anywhere	If you really want the corner that badly(note there is a much better 1.5 bar route for this below).
Starter > 236BD, walk, 236A, cl.D(1) > 236A, 214AC, 236D, 623B	435/499	305/330	1.0	57%/60%	Corner	You can omit the bolded 236A for an easier, less spacing-dependent combo.
CD > 236A, 2363214P	250	140	1.0	14%	Non-Corner	Easy CD conversion that grants the corner.
CD, cl.D(1) > 236D > 236236K, 623D	338	320	1.0	49.5%	Corner	Very consistent CD corner combo; no need to fuss with spacing.
j.CD, 236236K	222/232	80	1.0	8%/9%	Anywhere	The timing is tight, but it is possible to hit OTG with super before the opponent can quick rise from a j.CD. Note: the two different values are for hop CD and jump CD.
Starter > 236BD, run, cl.D(1) > 214AC, 214BD, 623D	399/459	245/270	1.5	37%/40%	Anywhere
Starter > 214AC, cl.D(1) > 214D > 2363214P	388/445	145/170	1.5	19%/22%	Anywhere	For the corner carry.
Starter > 236BD, walk, 236A, cl.D(1) > 236A, 236D > 236236K, 623D	495/562	365/405	1.5	62%/65%	Corner	Incredible damage and meter gain. Use 236B instead of 236D for small characters or 623D will whiff.
Starter > 236BD, run, 236A, cl.D(1) > 236D > 236236K, 623D	472/534	325/350	1.5	55.5/%58.5%	Corner	Easier corner combo. Essentially the previous combo with an omitted 236A.
CD, 214AC, cl.D(1) > 236D > 236236K, 623D	393	320	1.5	49.5%	Corner	No spacing required.
623BD, 236236K	317	0	1.5	0%	Anywhere	You can get an OTG super if you land a 623BD.

2 Bar

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Starter > 236BD, 214AC, cl.D(1) > 214D > 2363214P	437/493	145/170	2.0	19%/22%	Anywhere	Your best confirm midscreen and guarantees the corner.
Starter > 214AC, 236B > 236236K, cl.D(1) > 214BD, 236A, 623D	539/610	325/350	2.0	55%/58%	Corner	Optimal corner combo. Reminder to use 'j.X > cl.C' over 'j.X cl.C(1) > 4/6B(1)' When 214AC is involved.
Starter > BC, cl.D > 214AC, cl.D(1) > 214D > 2363214P	386/442	225/250	2.0	7%/10%	Anywhere	1000 and 1250 Quick Max combo. If you Quick Max off of a light normal, such as a 2B > 5B string, use cl.C instead of cl.D after the Quick Max. 4/6B after Quick Max actually usually makes the scaling worse, so it should be omitted. Generally however, Rugal's Quick Max damage is not very good. Even if you're out of range for 4/6B to do a regular confirm, such as from a spaced out 2B, cancelling into 214A into super is generally stronger.
Starter > BC, cl.D > 236BD, 214AC, cl.D(1) > 214D > 2363214P	418/483	225/250	2.0	7%/10%	Anywhere	1500 Quick Max combo.
Starter > BC, cl.D > 214AC, 236B > 236236K, cl.D(1) > 623D	448/510	365/390	2.0	33%/36%	Corner	1000 and 1250 Quick Max corner combo.
Starter > BC, cl.D > 236BD, 214AC, 236B > 236236K, cl.D(1) > 623D	473/545	365/390	2.0	33%/36%	Corner	1500 Quick Max corner combo.
CD > 236A, 2363214AC	347	140	2.0	14%	Non-Corner
CD, 214AC, 236B > 236236K, cl.D(1) > 214BD, 236A, 623D	442	360	2.0	55.5%/58.5%	Corner	Same as your standard corner confirm.
Starter > 214AC, cl.D(1) > 214D > 2363214AC	493/557	145/170	2.5	19%/22%	Anywhere
Starter > 236BD, 214AC, 236B > 236236K, cl.D(1) > 214BD, 236A, 623D	572/644	325/350	2.5	55%/58%	Corner	Similar to the 2 bar corner combo. The 2 Bar combo with a 'j.X > cl.C' starter does more damage than this one with a 'j.X > cl.C(1) > 4/6B(1)' starter.

3 Bar

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Starter > 214A > 2363214P > 236236BD	541/605	125/150	3.0	20%/23%	Anywhere
Starter > 236BD, 214AC, 236B > 236236K, cl.D(1) > 214BD, 236A, 623BD	583/657	185/210	3.0	29%/32%	Corner	Small gain over your 2.5 bar combo.
Starter > BC, cl.D > 214AC, cl.D(1) > 214D > 2141236CD	517/592	225/250	3.0	7%/10%	Anywhere	1000 Quick Max combo.
Starter > BC, cl.D > 214A > 2363214P > 2141236CD	581/648	205/230	3.0	7%/10%	Anywhere	1250 and 1500 Quick Max combo.
CD > 236A, 2363214P > 236236BD	447	140	3.0	14%	Non-Corner
CD, 214AC, 236B > 236236K, cl.D(1) > 214BD, 236AC, 236A, 623BD	465	220	3.0	29.5%	Corner
Starter > 214AC, cl.D(1) > 214D > 2363214P > 236236BD	602/676	145/170	3.5	19%/22%	Anywhere
Starter > 236BD, 214AC, 236B > 236236K, cl.D(1) > 214BD, 214D > 2363214P	615/679	185/210	3.5	~30.5%/~33.5%	Corner
CD, 214AC, 236B > 236236K, cl.D(1) > 214BD, 236AC, 214D > 2363214P	525	220	3.5	31%	Corner

4 Bar

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Starter > BC, cl.D > 214A > 2363214AC > 2141236CD	678/753	205/230	4.0	7%/10%	Anywhere	1250 and 1500 Quick Max combo. Generally your strongest combo for 4 meters. Slight optimizations exist, mainly for combos from lights, but it's recommended to just stick with this confirm to keep things simple.

5 Bar

Combo	Damage	Stun	Meter cost	Meter Gain	Location	notes
Starter > 214AC, 236B > 236236K, cl.D(1) > 214BD, 214D > 2363214P > 236236BD	744/817	185/210	5.0	25%	Corner

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Omega Rugal Combos by Kakuge