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* '''Meter Efficiency''': Clark's entire game plan is both functional and threatening without meter, and he's often at liberty to spend it however he wants to squeeze extra damage or guaranteed oki out of every opportunity. This means he can work well in any team position.
* '''Meter Efficiency''': Clark's entire game plan is both functional and threatening without meter, and he's often at liberty to spend it however he wants to squeeze extra damage or guaranteed oki out of every opportunity. This means he can work well in any team position.
* '''Ridiculous Air-to-Airs''': Clark's air to airs are large, active, and incredibly fast all at once. While this alone would be fantastic, Clark's EX Mount Tackle also has an anywhere-juggle property, allowing him to convert off air-to-airs like no other and go straight into his vortex.
* '''Ridiculous Air-to-Airs''': Clark's air to airs are large, active, and incredibly fast all at once. While this alone would be fantastic, Clark's EX Mount Tackle also has an anywhere-juggle property, allowing him to convert off air-to-airs like no other and go straight into his vortex.
* '''Ease and Consistency''': Clark's super cancels may be tricky, but he seldom has to use them at all due to how poorly they scale. With his very quick and good normals coupled with simple gameplan and light execution outside of meter combos, Clark is one of - if not the single least 'droppable' character in the game in terms of combos, allowing him to remain killing even through high stress situations.
* '''Ease and Consistency''': Clark's super cancels may be tricky, but he seldom has to use them at all due to how poorly they scale. With his very quick and good normals coupled with simple gameplan and light execution outside of meter combos, Clark one the easiest in the game in terms of combos, allowing him to remain killing even through high stress situations.


| cons=
| cons=
* '''High Combo Scaling''': Cashing out in a command grab tends to be less damaging than other options that Clark might have in store.
* '''High Combo Scaling''': Cashing out in a command grab tends to be less damaging than other options that Clark might have in store.
* '''Odd Reversal''': Clark's only reversal option is a command grab, which makes him very vulnerable to safejumps and hop mixups in particular. As a result, Clark often has to use Air-to-Air's rather than anti-air's to contest vertical space, which a smart opponent can capitalize on to help keep him shut out.  
* '''Odd Reversal''': Clark's only reversal option is a command grab, which makes him very vulnerable to safejumps and hop mixups in particular. As a result, Clark often has to use air-to-airs rather than anti-airs to contest vertical space, which a smart opponent can capitalize on to help keep him shut out.  
* '''Corner Vacuum''': Clark's combo structure frequently takes opponents out of the corner, which makes his pressure game less effective and requires him to win neutral again if he does a big combo.
* '''Corner Vacuum''': Clark's combo structure frequently takes opponents out of the corner, which makes his pressure game less effective and requires him to win neutral again if he does a big combo.
* '''Zoner Problems''': Outside of universal mechanics, Clark has no practical countermeasure to projectiles in his move set. This means he naturally struggles against zoners, of which many in KOF XV are strong, and is often forced to thread the needle in order to win these matchups.
* '''Zoner Problems''': Outside of universal mechanics, Clark has no practical countermeasure to projectiles in his move set. This means he naturally struggles against zoners, of which many in KOF XV are strong, and is often forced to thread the needle in order to win these matchups.
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The classic follow-up to many of Clark's command throws. Not only does this supplement his command throw game with extra damage, it recovers fast enough to allow Clark to get back into position to mix up the opponent immediately on their wakeup. In XV this is as easy as doing a super jump after the Flashing Elbow connects, or doing Step. Done immediately, this will put Clark into position to do a meaty 2B, cl.C, or delayed command throw to beat wakeup mash/throw attempts; done with a slight delay, this can allow Clark to do a safe jump with j.A to bait reversals. Because Flashing Elbow is available as a follow-up from all of Clark's normal command throws in some form or another, it serves as the cornerstone of his vortex, so don't forget to use it!
The classic follow-up to many of Clark's command throws. Not only does this supplement his command throw game with extra damage, it recovers fast enough to allow Clark to get back into position to mix up the opponent immediately on their wakeup. In XV this is as easy as doing a super jump after the Flashing Elbow connects, or doing Step. Done immediately, this will put Clark into position to do a meaty 2B, cl.C, or delayed command throw to beat wakeup mash/throw attempts; done with a slight delay, this can allow Clark to do a safe jump with j.A to bait reversals. Because Flashing Elbow is available as a follow-up from all of Clark's normal command throws in some form or another, it serves as the cornerstone of his vortex, so don't forget to use it!


As a note, although the directional input for Flashing Elbow is listed as 236, the follow-up is always done after a side switch from the initiating command throw, which means the 236 needs to be performed to the opposite direction (i.e. 214). As a tip, always do the QCF motion in the ''direction Clark is throwing his opponent''. So if Clark is tossing his opponent to the left, do 214.  
As a note, although the directional input for Flashing Elbow is listed as 236, the follow-up is always done after a side switch from the initiating command throw, which means the 236 needs to be performed to the opposite direction (i.e. 214). As a tip, always do the QCF motion ''in the direction Clark is throwing his opponent''. So if Clark is tossing his opponent to the left, do 214.  


Flashing Elbow can be canceled into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker or Climax when not originating from an EX move. This isn't very meter-efficient because of command throw damage scaling, but it's great for closing out rounds if you know it'll kill.
Flashing Elbow can be canceled into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker or Climax when not originating from an EX move. This isn't very meter-efficient because of command throw damage scaling, but it's great for closing out rounds if you know it'll kill.
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The SPD of KOF, Clark's signature command throw. Does good damage on its own and can be followed up with Flashing Elbow.
The SPD of KOF, Clark's signature command throw. Does good damage on its own and can be followed up with Flashing Elbow.


B version has delayed startup but has frame 1 guard point ''and'' throw invulnerability until active. This is particularly great for tick throws and oki, as it cleanly beats habitual mashing attempts and can only be countered by being airborne or otherwise out of range.
B version has delayed startup but has frame 1 guard point ''and'' throw invulnerability until active. This is particularly great for tick throws and oki, as it cleanly beats habitual mashing attempts and can only be countered by being airborne or otherwise out of range. DP attempts will lose to this, and you can punish with cl.C > 6B > Special for good damage. Essential for starting Clarks game and demanding respect.  


D version is a 1-frame command throw. This is best used from an empty jump or a forward dash to punish the opponent for hesitating. Its 1-frame startup means it can also technically be used as a reversal against grounded opponents.
D version is a 1-frame command throw. This is best used from an empty jump or a forward dash to punish the opponent for hesitating. Its 1-frame startup means it can also technically be used as a reversal against grounded opponents if they fail to do a proper safejump.  


The EX version is functionally similar to the D version, but with more range. It also can't be followed up with Flashing Elbow; instead, it ground bounces the opponent into a juggle state, which can most reliably be followed up with A Gatling Attack for more potential damage. The extra range on EX SAB makes it great for linked confirms and punishes that would otherwise not be possible. This is notably the only way to convert high damage off a special command grab into Climax without suffering brutal OTG damage scaling.
The EX version is functionally similar to the D version, but with more range. It also can't be followed up with Flashing Elbow; instead, it ground bounces the opponent into a juggle state, which can most reliably be followed up with A Gatling Attack for more potential damage. The extra range on EX SAB makes it great for linked confirms and punishes that would otherwise not be possible. This is notably the only way to convert high damage off a special command grab into Climax without suffering brutal OTG damage scaling.
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|input=623A/C/AC
|input=623A/C/AC
|description3=
|description3=
Clark's old school rapid punches were slightly reworked in KOF XV; the input has been changed and you can no longer mash for additional hits. For what it's worth, this makes the behavior of the move a lot more stable. Despite being even on block, which is incredible for a grappler, this only applies if the opponent blocks the last hit.
Clark's old school rapid punches were slightly reworked in KOF XV; the input has been changed and you can no longer mash for additional hits. For what it's worth, this makes the behavior of the move a lot more stable.


Normal versions knock down on the last hit; notably, the hit-stun of each of the first three hits is enough to cancel into Running Three for a combo (the only way to do so) if the opponent isn't airborne. On block, the pushback is enough that crouching opponents will always be able to avoid the last hit, potentially allowing for a small punish if the opponent knows.
Normal versions knock down on the last hit; notably, the hit-stun of each of the first three hits is enough to cancel into Running Three for a combo on grounded opponents (the only way to do so).


EX Vulcan Punch is far more useful in most situations. It has no pushback on hit and a slight vacuum effect on block that keeps the opponent in grab range while leaving you at even on block, giving you a free mixup. On hit, instead of knocking down the opponent it leaves Clark at +1; this can potentially be used as an opportunity for a reset mixup, but more commonly this allows Clark to continue a combo with any of his 1-frame command throws. This makes EX Vulcan Punch the ideal special move starter for Clark's optimal damaging combo routes.
A Vulcan Punch stays in place and has lower recovery; the last hit is even on block if it connects, but it rarely does so due to pushback. C Vulcan Punch moves Clark forward during the attack and has no pushback, making confirms into it more consistent, and puts the opponent in a free juggle state on hit; however, the recovery is much longer than the A version, which limits follow-ups to this outside of the corner and makes it very unsafe.
 
EX Vulcan Punch is far more useful in most situations, boasting the forward movement and non-existent pushback of the C version with the recovery of the A version. This keeps the opponent in grab range while leaving you even on block, giving you a free mixup. On hit, instead of knocking down the opponent it leaves Clark at +1; this can potentially be used as an opportunity for a reset mixup, but more commonly this allows Clark to continue a combo with any of his 1-frame command throws. This makes EX Vulcan Punch the ideal special move starter for Clark's optimal damaging combo routes.
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|name=Gatling Attack  
|name=Gatling Attack  
|input=214A/C/AC
|input=214A/C/AC
|description3=* Placeholder
|description3= The Ikari Warriors signature combo filler. Good damage, good corner carry, an easy input with lots of hitstun. Some good places to use this move are after a 6B or on a cr.C hit. 214C can be linked into 214A for even better corner carry and damage. You can also perform EX Mount Tackle after 214A to get Oki, which makes this move an overall great special move for helping Clark's gameplan along.
 
EX Gatling as a few uses as combo filler and is good for burst damage. That being said, its main benefit is that you can combo into light Mount Tackle. EX Mount Tackle does not let you perform supers after doing its version of Flashing Elbow, but light Mount Tackle retains this property. If you're looking to close out a round, then this can be a good option for maximizing damage.
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|name=Gatling Attack into Death Lake Driver
|name=Gatling Attack into Death Lake Driver
|input=214C/AC~623A/C
|input=214C/AC~623A/C
|description4=* Placeholder
|description4=* Clark transitions right into his anti-air grab out of Gatling Attack.
 
Good for squeezing out as much damage as possible out of Clark's BnB, but sends his opponent fullscreen and wrecks any chance of getting good Oki.
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|name=Frankensteiner
|name=Frankensteiner
|input=623B/D/BD
|input=623B/D/BD
|description3=* A command grab with startup invincibility. Considered one of Clark's most important specials, Frankensteiner is a staple of Clark's mixup game, as its invincibility eats people trying to fight back against his oki after getting knocked down.
|description3=* A command grab with startup invincibility. Considered one of Clark's most important specials, Frankensteiner is a staple of Clark's mixup game, as its invincibility eats people trying to fight back against his oki after getting knocked down. You can do Flashing Elbow out of this too, which means a successful read can lead right back into Clark's vortex.
 
As of Patch 1.32, Clark builds additional meter when he poses upon no cancel to Flashing Elbow. This builds more meter than foregoing the follow-up but sacrifices the guaranteed oki, which is generally more useful. Clark is now also in grounded instead of aerial recovery if this whiffs, making him more susceptible to high-damage punishes and increasing the risk of this move. Regardless, it's a powerful reversal and mixup tool all-in-one.
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|name=Flashing Elbow
|name=Flashing Elbow
|input=623B/D/BD~236A/C
|input=623B/D/BD~236A/C
|description2=* Placeholder
|description2=* See above.
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|name=Ultra Argentine Backbreaker
|name=Ultra Argentine Backbreaker
|input=6321463214(A/C/AC)
|input=6321463214(A/C/AC)
|description2=* Placeholder2
|description2=
* Clark's go-to combo ender with meter. Does low damage thanks to poor OTG scaling, but still very useful to help kill a low-health opponent.
* Can be performed out of Flashing Elbow. As an input tip, always buffer Ultra Argentine Backbreaker from the opposite direction as your Flashing Elbow input, i.e. 214 > 6321463214, or 236> 4123641236
* Grants nonexistent Oki on hit, making it a poor choice to use outside of meter dumps
 
Clark grabs his opponent before performing the Argentine Backbreaker three times and the performs a brainbuster on them. Due to the heavy scaling on OTG combos, this Super often does very little damage and grants no Oki on success. As a result, try to use this Super to close out a round or as a meter-dump if necessary. Note that this Super cannot combo into Running Three MAX or Climax, making this a true combo ender.
 
The MAX version is a cinematic super with much better damage scaling. If you want to do good damage for three bars, do Running Three into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker MAX for the most possible damage.
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|name=Running Three
|name=Running Three
|input=4123641236B/D/BD
|input=4123641236B/D/BD
|description3=* Placeholder
|description3=  
* Midscreen punish and meter dump starter
* During the MAX version Clark is invulnerable to projectiles, making this a great psuedo-reversal for blowing up fake pressure or catching out a zoner
* Can be cancelled into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker MAX or Climax
 
Clark sprints forward and then grabs his opponent before powerbombing them. A solid super to help punish poor pressure or begin a meter dump. Extremely hard to react to at close range due to the speed and range at which Clark can grab you, but can be easily DP'd if done raw. Don't throw this out randomly- instead, work it into your gameplan as a whiff punisher.
 
The MAX version has more use as an anti-zoning tool. Clark gains projectile invulnerability while performing this super, allowing him to easily blow up anyone spamming projectiles. He also moves extremely fast during this move, making it very easy to punish an opponent spamming fireballs from even fullscreen. Running Three MAX goes right into Clark's Climax Super for over 700 points of damage, giving him a great way to overcome the zoning matchup if he's got the bar to spend.
 
Gatling Attack C's first hit can be cancelled into this super, which can then either flow into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker MAX or Climax depending on your resources. Good for immediately dumping all your bar and doing 50% or above to a low-health opponent, which can be great for a Mid or Anchor Clark.
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|moveId=clark_2141236cd
|moveId=clark_2141236cd
|input=2141236CD
|input=2141236CD
|description=* Placeholder
|description=
* Clark flies across the screen extremely quickly while invlunerable to projectiles
* Does excellent damage by Clark's standards
 
Similar to Running Three MAX, this super sends Clark fullscreen to grab his opponents for a brutal punish. This move has projectile invulnerability. The leap also allows it to go over lows. It can still be DP'd on reaction, so be careful with throwing it out.
 
Something to note is that both of Clark's supers send his opponents fullscreen. This move will catch anyone standing still or performing a grounded move regardless of where they are on the screen, so throwing this out after waiting to see what they do is a good way to punish them further. A basic MAX Mode BnB does close to 600 damage, while a Max Mode Climax does 445, so this is a surefire way to kill an opponent who doesn't realize what you're about to do. It's a gimmick, but keeping it in your back pocket can make Anchor Clark a real menace. 
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Latest revision as of 17:27, 22 May 2022

The King of Fighters XV

Overview • Strategy • Data • Combos

Clark is a mercenary who has fought alongside Ralf on numerous battlefields. His rank is lieutenant, and in addition to Heidern-style assassination moves and martial arts, he specializes in wrestling throws and locks.
Always calm, he has earned immense trust from Ralf.

Gameplay Summary

Clark Still is a grappler who excels at looping grab setups and poking from 1-2 char distances away.
Pros Cons
  • Mixup Supreme: If Clark gets close to you, it's over. His wide suite of mixup options include multiple command grabs (some of which are armored), highs and lows, lefts and rights, the traditional KOF safejump... if someone can mix you with it, Clark can do it.
  • Command Grab Arsenal: Clark has a command grab for every situation, including pressure, anti-air, and even reversal.
  • Vortex Potential: Clark's Flashing Elbow follow-up allows him to continually put pressure on his opponents after landing a command grab. He can then use any mix option that he has in mind and begin it all over again.
  • Superb Neutral: A combination of great normals and varied setups gives him lots of ways to contest space where other grapplers might not be able to. Step (6BD) is an amazing movement tool goes over low-profile normals and gives him a great chase game to boot. Clark's 2D is also infamous for being incredibly fast and far reaching, allowing him to win trades in neutral and begin the blender.
  • Meter Efficiency: Clark's entire game plan is both functional and threatening without meter, and he's often at liberty to spend it however he wants to squeeze extra damage or guaranteed oki out of every opportunity. This means he can work well in any team position.
  • Ridiculous Air-to-Airs: Clark's air to airs are large, active, and incredibly fast all at once. While this alone would be fantastic, Clark's EX Mount Tackle also has an anywhere-juggle property, allowing him to convert off air-to-airs like no other and go straight into his vortex.
  • Ease and Consistency: Clark's super cancels may be tricky, but he seldom has to use them at all due to how poorly they scale. With his very quick and good normals coupled with simple gameplan and light execution outside of meter combos, Clark one the easiest in the game in terms of combos, allowing him to remain killing even through high stress situations.
  • High Combo Scaling: Cashing out in a command grab tends to be less damaging than other options that Clark might have in store.
  • Odd Reversal: Clark's only reversal option is a command grab, which makes him very vulnerable to safejumps and hop mixups in particular. As a result, Clark often has to use air-to-airs rather than anti-airs to contest vertical space, which a smart opponent can capitalize on to help keep him shut out.
  • Corner Vacuum: Clark's combo structure frequently takes opponents out of the corner, which makes his pressure game less effective and requires him to win neutral again if he does a big combo.
  • Zoner Problems: Outside of universal mechanics, Clark has no practical countermeasure to projectiles in his move set. This means he naturally struggles against zoners, of which many in KOF XV are strong, and is often forced to thread the needle in order to win these matchups.


Clark is KoF's mixup grappler, compared to the normal grappler archetype like Dinosaur/Zangief that slowly work their way in and the cash out with a command grab, Clark's goal is to get you into a Hard Knockdown (HKD) after his Flashing Elbow follow-up and then run the ultimate guessing game: Safe Jump, Delayed Grab, Overhead, ambiguous Left-Right Mixups or complete shenanigans. While all combo roads generally lead to the same situation, Clark is not just all about the grabs; his j.A, far B, 2D, and far C are all-star normals and allow him to work his way in and get the opponent scared. Clark is not without his faults; he is hampered by a lack of a true non-metered reversal, his AA buttons are lacking, and he has to play KoF Fundamentals to get around Fireballs. Clark is perfect for beginners as his Armored/Invulnerable Grabs can help him sneak in damage when they shouldn't, but his toolset can be fully explored for a complete character that can compete at the highest levels.

Movelist

(*) = EX OK

(!) = MAX OK

Throws

Nageppanashi German - Bk.gif / Fd.gif + C.gif

Fisherman Buster - Bk.gif / Fd.gif + D.gif

Death Lake Driver - Bk.gif / Fd.gif + C.gif (Midair Only)

Command Normals

Stomping - Fd.gif + B.gif

Step Fd.gif + B.gifD.gif

Special Moves

Mount Tackle - Hcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif (*)

┗ Clark Lift - Dn.gif Dn.gif + A.gif
┗ Sleeper Lift (D.D.T) - Dn.gif Dn.gif + C.gif
┗ Flashing Elbow - Qcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif
┗ Rolling Cradler - Dn.gif Dn.gif + B.gif / D.gif

Super Argentine Backbreaker - Hcf.gif + B.gif / D.gif (*)

┗ Flashing Elbow - Qcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif

Vulcan Punch - Dp.gif + A.gif / C.gif (*)

Gatling Attack - Qcb.gif + A.gif / C.gif (*)

┗ Death Lake Driver (After HP or EX Gatling Attack) - Dp.gif + A.gif C.gif

Frankensteiner - Dp.gif + B.gif / D.gif (*)

┗ Flashing Elbow - Qcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif

Super Special Moves

Ultra Argentine Backbreaker - Hcb.gif Hcb.gif + A.gif / C.gif (!)

Running Three - Hcf.gif Hcf.gif + B.gif / D.gif (!)

Climax Super Special Moves

Ultra Clark Buster - Qcb.gif Hcf.gif + C.gif D.gif

Quick Combo Reference

Quick Combo Reference

Notation

0 Meter

Anywhere
Anywhere

j.A > cl.C> 6B > 41236D > 236C = 270 dmg
2B > 2A > 41236A/C, (chain throws) = 172 dmg

1 Meter

Anywhere
Anywhere

cl.C > 6B > 623AC > 41236D > 236C = 382 dmg
2B > 2A > 214AC > 214A > 41236AC, (chain throws) = 316 dmg

2 Meters

Anywhere

2D > cl.D/f.D > max > cl.C > 6B > 623AC > 41236D > 236C > [SC] 236236AC = 484 dmg

Normals

Far Standing Normals

Far A

far A
A
XV clark fa ima.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 - - +4 +2 - 30 60

Standard KoF far jab, good for checking hop space on reaction.

Far B

far B
B
XV clark fb ima.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 - - +6 +4 - 30 60

Not as much range as other far B's in the game, but makes up for it by having surprisingly high frame advantage. Can be chained into from other light normals, allowing a link into 2D on hit or a strong chance for a pressure reset on block.

Far C

far C
C
XV clark fc ima.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 super 12 - - -2 -4 - 70 120

A lesser (see: fair) version of Ralf's far C. Great range but doesn't connect on crouching opponents. Connects at round-start range. Can be super or max-canceled. Note that that only Running Three/EX Running Three/EX Ultra Argentine Backbreaker will connect when far C is canceled at max range. While these cases seem niche, they can be used to catch opponents that try to roll out of safejumps on wakeup.

Far D

far D
D
XV clark fd ima.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 super 9 - - -1 -3 - 70 120

Clark's best grounded anti-air normal and a pretty good one at that. Has a surprisingly good hitbox but long whiff recovery, so be careful using it recklessly. Can be cancelled and combos into any super, even his UABB which would normally miss at the range far D hits.

Close Standing Normals

Close A

close A
cl.A
XV clark cla ima.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 5 - - +5 +3 - 30 60
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Close B

close B
cl.B
XV clark clb ima.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 command 5 - - +5 +3 - 30 60
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Close C

close C
cl.C
XV clark clc ima.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 (35+35) Mid command (1) / super 5 - - +2 0 - 70 (35+35) 120 (60+60)

Clark's go-to close normal for just about everything. The first hit is freely cancellable into 6B or specials and his most reliable combo starter. The second hit can only be cancelled into Super or Quick Max, but because it's even on block this can be easily hit-confirmed at zero risk.

Close D

close D
cl.D
XV clark cld ima.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 High - 13 - - -3 -5 - 70 120
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Crouch Normals

Crouch A

crouch A
2A
XV clark 2a ima.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 - - +5 +3 - 30 60
  • Jails into 2D.

Incredible crouching jab, tied for Clark's fastest normal with far A but generally more useful, especially for abare and pressure. Chainable into itself and other light normals. Great for pressure due to its frame advantage and deceptively fat hitbox.

Crouch B

crouch B
2B
XV clark 2b ima.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
15 Low command 5 - - +2 0 - 30 60

Standard KoF crouching low, but notable for Clark in this game because it can be special cancelled, which he couldn't do in many previous KoF games. Not chainable into itself directly but does chain into other light normals, giving him access to some easy and potentially powerful hit-confirms.

Crouch C

crouch C
2C
XV clark 2c ima.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 8 - - 0 -2 - 70 120

One of Clark's better grounded pokes. Solid range and speed and freely cancellable into 6B or specials, though whether or not some follow-ups will hit is highly dependent on range. Better overall recovery than most of Clark's longer range normals, but it doesn't cover air space well.

Crouch D

crouch D
2D
XV clark 2d ima.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 6 - - - -4 - 70 210

Easily one of the best sweeps in the game, Clark's crouch D has always been a very reliable tool. Everything you'd want in a sweep in a KoF game: fast startup, good range, safe on block, and special cancellable. On hit this can be cancelled into EX Mount Tackle for extra damage and better oki. Alternatively this can be cancelled into Step to chase the opponent's knockdown on hit or even initiate Clark's throw game on block, though the latter tactic is more of a gimmick, knowledge check, or a reaction test for the opponent than a reliable way in.

Jump Normals

Jump A

jump A
j.A
XV clark ja 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
hop 40 High - 5 - - - - - 30 50
jump 45 High - 5 - - - - - 30 60

Clark's best jump-in. Fast, active, and a staple of Clark's safe jumps, hop pressure, and tick throws.

Jump B

jump B
j.B
XV clark jb 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
hop 40 High - 6 - - - - - 30 50
jump 45 High - 6 - - - - - 30 60

Technically outclassed by j.A as a jump-in but still good in its own right. Hits at jump-in ranges where j.A won't and serves as a passable air-to-air in a pinch, though it's not as reliable against crouchers as j.A.

Jump C

jump C
j.C
XV clark jc 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
hop 70 High - 8 - - - - - 70 100
jump 70 High - 8 - - - - - 70 120

Hard to use because it's slower than most of Clark's other jumping normals and it doesn't connect on crouchers, but still serves its purpose as a damaging horizontal air-to-air. Not the worst thing to get if you attempt an air throw and miss.

Jump D

jump D
j.D
XV clark jd 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
hop 70 High - 5 - - - - - 70 100
jump 70 High - 5 - - - - - 70 120

Unusual for a jumping normal as it's designed to be an anti-air, but it's Clark's best button for that purpose. Super fast for a heavy normal with a solid hitbox, hopping with this normal will shut down most aerial approaches when well-placed.

Blowback

Blowback

Blowback
CD
XV clark cd ima.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 15 - - - -8 - 100 160
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Shatter Strike

Shatterstrike
236CD
XV clark 236cd ima.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 - - - -2 - 0 200
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jump CD

jump CD
j.CD
XV clark jcd 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
hop 80 Mid - 15 - - - - - 80 120
jump 90 Mid - 15 - - - - - 80 140
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Rush Moves

rush
cl.AA/cl.AAX
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
cl.AA 48 (25+25) Mid Rush 5,5 - - -4 -6 - 30 120 (60+60)
cl.AAX 70 (25+25+25) Mid Rush 5,5,8 - - -6 -8 - 30 180 (60+60+60)
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Throws

Nageppanashi German

Nageppanashi German
(close) 4/6C
XV clark cthrow ima.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 N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0
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Fisherman Buster

Fisherman Buster
(close) 4/6D
XV clark dthrow ima.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 N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0
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Death Lake Driver

Death Lake Driver
air (close) 4/6C
XV clark athrow ima.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 N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0
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Command Moves

Stomping

Stomping
6B
XV clark 6b ima.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
65 High [Mid] super [special, super] 22 - - 0 -2 - 40 80

A classic Clark command normal that was made into an overhead in XIV, a property it retains in this game. Unlike XIV and many other classic games, in XV it's cancelable into specials when chained; this makes hit-confirms from cl.C much easier. Unchained, it can only be canceled into Super or QM, and like most canceled overheads the damage scaling is pretty heavy. Overhead into a QM combo can still be a great strategy for closing out a round but isn't very meter-efficient.

Step

Step
6BD
XV clark 6bd ima.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
- - - - - - - - - - -

Clark's command hop. Moves surprisingly far forward and counts as a special move, which means it can be canceled into from other normals and even 6B, giving Clark a chance to close the distance by surprise from pokes or force tick throw opportunities from close-range pressure. Easy to get mashed on when done too predictably, but as a gimmick against players unfamiliar with the character or even when generally well-timed in neutral situations, it can give you an immediate opportunity to start Clark's vortex game.

Special Moves

Mount Tackle

Mount Tackle
41236A/C/AC
XV clark 41236a ima.png
XV clark 41236c 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
A 0 Mid - 11 - - - -26 - 0 0
C 0 Mid - 16 - - - -26 - 0 0
AC 0 Mid - 10 - - - -23 - 00 -

Clark runs forward and tackles the opponent to the ground. This is not a running throw, but a running attack that deals 0 damage. Has incredible priority when the hitbox becomes active, but hands your opponent their favorite combo if it's blocked. An effective if risky tool for punishing any form of reckless movement from your opponent, as it will catch hops quite reliably. A version starts up faster, C version runs further after startup; this is primarily important because A Mount Tackle can be used in some combos where C Mount Tackle can't.

The EX version is unique in that Clark immediately goes into the tackle animation. This has upper body invulnerability, which makes it a completely reliable anti-air. EX Mount Tackle also has the Anywhere Juggle property, which allows it to combo in a ton of situations where other moves can't. All this makes it Clark's best EX move by far, as nearly every BnB, anti-air, and knockdown/knockback can potentially be extended by EX Mount Tackle for extra damage and a guaranteed oki setup.

Though Mount Tackle does no damage by itself, three different follow-ups can be performed after the tackle, each dealing different damage and serving a different purpose. These follow-ups deal more damage from EX Mount Tackle.

Clark Lift

Clark Lift
41236AC~22A
XV clark 41236p 22a 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
A/C 150 N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0
AC 123 (130) N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0

The second most damaging follow-up to Mount Tackle, but with no reliable oki. Not very useful out of normal Mount Tackle, but becomes a good option out of EX Mount Tackle. This is because EX Mount Tackle cannot be extended with Flashing Elbow at all. As a result, Clark Lift becomes a good option for keeping the opponent close to you in situations where Flashing Elbow cannot grant oki, as Sleeper and Rolling Death Cradle both force the opponent far away.

Sleeper (D.D.T.)

Sleeper (D.D.T.)
41236AC~22C
XV clark 41236p 22c 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
A/C 100 N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0
AC 66 (70) N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0

The least damaging follow-up to Mount Tackle, but can itself be followed up with Flashing Elbow, which makes it the best option overall for oki setups. Most of the time you should use this one.

Flashing Elbow

Flashing Elbow
41236AC~22C~236A/C
XV clark 41236bd 236p 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
A/C 35 N/A super 18 - - - - - 0 0
AC 45 N/A - 18 - - - - - 0 0

The classic follow-up to many of Clark's command throws. Not only does this supplement his command throw game with extra damage, it recovers fast enough to allow Clark to get back into position to mix up the opponent immediately on their wakeup. In XV this is as easy as doing a super jump after the Flashing Elbow connects, or doing Step. Done immediately, this will put Clark into position to do a meaty 2B, cl.C, or delayed command throw to beat wakeup mash/throw attempts; done with a slight delay, this can allow Clark to do a safe jump with j.A to bait reversals. Because Flashing Elbow is available as a follow-up from all of Clark's normal command throws in some form or another, it serves as the cornerstone of his vortex, so don't forget to use it!

As a note, although the directional input for Flashing Elbow is listed as 236, the follow-up is always done after a side switch from the initiating command throw, which means the 236 needs to be performed to the opposite direction (i.e. 214). As a tip, always do the QCF motion in the direction Clark is throwing his opponent. So if Clark is tossing his opponent to the left, do 214.

Flashing Elbow can be canceled into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker or Climax when not originating from an EX move. This isn't very meter-efficient because of command throw damage scaling, but it's great for closing out rounds if you know it'll kill.

Rolling Death Cradle

Rolling Death Cradle
42136A/C~22D
XV clark 41236p 22d 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
B 160 (40*4) N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0
D 160 (40*4) N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0

The most damaging follow-up to Mount Tackle. This follow-up is actually useful in two situations: 1) if the extra damage will help you close out a round or 2) if your back is near the corner when Mount Tackle hits. It will pull them back into the corner while dealing significant damage and still allowing you to have decent oki. Midscreen however, your oki options are non-existent.

Super Argentine Backbreaker

Super Argentine Backbreaker
41236B/D/BD
XV clark 41236b ima.png
XV clark 41236d 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
B 132 (42+90) N/A - 15 - - - - - 0 0
D 132 (42+90) N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0
BD 150 (70+80) N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0

The SPD of KOF, Clark's signature command throw. Does good damage on its own and can be followed up with Flashing Elbow.

B version has delayed startup but has frame 1 guard point and throw invulnerability until active. This is particularly great for tick throws and oki, as it cleanly beats habitual mashing attempts and can only be countered by being airborne or otherwise out of range. DP attempts will lose to this, and you can punish with cl.C > 6B > Special for good damage. Essential for starting Clarks game and demanding respect.

D version is a 1-frame command throw. This is best used from an empty jump or a forward dash to punish the opponent for hesitating. Its 1-frame startup means it can also technically be used as a reversal against grounded opponents if they fail to do a proper safejump.

The EX version is functionally similar to the D version, but with more range. It also can't be followed up with Flashing Elbow; instead, it ground bounces the opponent into a juggle state, which can most reliably be followed up with A Gatling Attack for more potential damage. The extra range on EX SAB makes it great for linked confirms and punishes that would otherwise not be possible. This is notably the only way to convert high damage off a special command grab into Climax without suffering brutal OTG damage scaling.

Flashing Elbow

Flashing Elbow
41236B/D~236A/C
XV clark 41236bd 236p ima.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
- N/A - 18 - - - - - - -

See above.

Vulcan Punch

Vulcan Punch
623A/C/AC
XV clark 623a 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
A 77 (20*4) Mid super 8 - - - 0 - 80 (20*4) 80 (20*4)
C 77 (20*4) Mid super 8 - - - -18 - 80 (20*4) 80 (20*4)
AC 95 (25*4) Mid - 4 - - - 0 - 0 160 (40*4)

Clark's old school rapid punches were slightly reworked in KOF XV; the input has been changed and you can no longer mash for additional hits. For what it's worth, this makes the behavior of the move a lot more stable.

Normal versions knock down on the last hit; notably, the hit-stun of each of the first three hits is enough to cancel into Running Three for a combo on grounded opponents (the only way to do so).

A Vulcan Punch stays in place and has lower recovery; the last hit is even on block if it connects, but it rarely does so due to pushback. C Vulcan Punch moves Clark forward during the attack and has no pushback, making confirms into it more consistent, and puts the opponent in a free juggle state on hit; however, the recovery is much longer than the A version, which limits follow-ups to this outside of the corner and makes it very unsafe.

EX Vulcan Punch is far more useful in most situations, boasting the forward movement and non-existent pushback of the C version with the recovery of the A version. This keeps the opponent in grab range while leaving you even on block, giving you a free mixup. On hit, instead of knocking down the opponent it leaves Clark at +1; this can potentially be used as an opportunity for a reset mixup, but more commonly this allows Clark to continue a combo with any of his 1-frame command throws. This makes EX Vulcan Punch the ideal special move starter for Clark's optimal damaging combo routes.

Gatling Attack

Gatling Attack
214A/C/AC
XV clark 214a ima.png
XV clark 214c 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
A 80 (40+40) Mid super (2) 7 - - - -10 - - 140 (60+80)
C 78 (25+25+30) Mid super 17 - - - -14 - 140 (60+40+40) 160 (40+40+80)
AC 100 (30+30+40) Mid - 9 - - - -9 - 0 90 (30+30+30)

The Ikari Warriors signature combo filler. Good damage, good corner carry, an easy input with lots of hitstun. Some good places to use this move are after a 6B or on a cr.C hit. 214C can be linked into 214A for even better corner carry and damage. You can also perform EX Mount Tackle after 214A to get Oki, which makes this move an overall great special move for helping Clark's gameplan along.

EX Gatling as a few uses as combo filler and is good for burst damage. That being said, its main benefit is that you can combo into light Mount Tackle. EX Mount Tackle does not let you perform supers after doing its version of Flashing Elbow, but light Mount Tackle retains this property. If you're looking to close out a round, then this can be a good option for maximizing damage.

Death Lake Driver

Gatling Attack into Death Lake Driver
214C/AC~623A/C
XV clark 214c 623a 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~A 90 N/A - 11 - - - - - 0 0
C~C 90 N/A - 11 - - - - - 0 0
AC~A 100 N/A - 11 - - - - - 0 0
AC~C 100 N/A - 11 - - - - - 0 0
  • Clark transitions right into his anti-air grab out of Gatling Attack.

Good for squeezing out as much damage as possible out of Clark's BnB, but sends his opponent fullscreen and wrecks any chance of getting good Oki.

Frankensteiner

Frankensteiner
623B/D/BD
XV clark 623b 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
B 130 N/A - 10 - - - - - 0 0
D 130 N/A - 17 - - - - - 0 0
BD 160 N/A - 10 - - - - - 0 0
  • A command grab with startup invincibility. Considered one of Clark's most important specials, Frankensteiner is a staple of Clark's mixup game, as its invincibility eats people trying to fight back against his oki after getting knocked down. You can do Flashing Elbow out of this too, which means a successful read can lead right back into Clark's vortex.

As of Patch 1.32, Clark builds additional meter when he poses upon no cancel to Flashing Elbow. This builds more meter than foregoing the follow-up but sacrifices the guaranteed oki, which is generally more useful. Clark is now also in grounded instead of aerial recovery if this whiffs, making him more susceptible to high-damage punishes and increasing the risk of this move. Regardless, it's a powerful reversal and mixup tool all-in-one.

Flashing Elbow

Flashing Elbow
623B/D/BD~236A/C
XV clark 41236bd 236p 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
B/D 35 N/A super 18 - - - - - 0 0
BD 45 N/A - 18 - - - - - 0 0
  • See above.

Super Special Moves

Ultra Argentine Backbreaker

Ultra Argentine Backbreaker
6321463214(A/C/AC)
XV clark 41236b ima.png
XV clark 41236d 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
A 200 (35*3+100) N/A - 3 - - - - - 0 0
AC 335 (65*3+140) Min:196 N/A - 1 - - - - - 0 0
  • Clark's go-to combo ender with meter. Does low damage thanks to poor OTG scaling, but still very useful to help kill a low-health opponent.
  • Can be performed out of Flashing Elbow. As an input tip, always buffer Ultra Argentine Backbreaker from the opposite direction as your Flashing Elbow input, i.e. 214 > 6321463214, or 236> 4123641236
  • Grants nonexistent Oki on hit, making it a poor choice to use outside of meter dumps

Clark grabs his opponent before performing the Argentine Backbreaker three times and the performs a brainbuster on them. Due to the heavy scaling on OTG combos, this Super often does very little damage and grants no Oki on success. As a result, try to use this Super to close out a round or as a meter-dump if necessary. Note that this Super cannot combo into Running Three MAX or Climax, making this a true combo ender.

The MAX version is a cinematic super with much better damage scaling. If you want to do good damage for three bars, do Running Three into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker MAX for the most possible damage.

Running Three

Running Three
4123641236B/D/BD
XV clark 4123641236b ima.png
XV clark 41236a 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
B 200 N/A advanced, climax 18+33 - - - - - 0 0
D 200 N/A advanced, climax 18+33 - - - - - - -
BD 330 (100+100+150) Min: 175 N/A climax 6~27 - - - - - - -
  • Midscreen punish and meter dump starter
  • During the MAX version Clark is invulnerable to projectiles, making this a great psuedo-reversal for blowing up fake pressure or catching out a zoner
  • Can be cancelled into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker MAX or Climax

Clark sprints forward and then grabs his opponent before powerbombing them. A solid super to help punish poor pressure or begin a meter dump. Extremely hard to react to at close range due to the speed and range at which Clark can grab you, but can be easily DP'd if done raw. Don't throw this out randomly- instead, work it into your gameplan as a whiff punisher.

The MAX version has more use as an anti-zoning tool. Clark gains projectile invulnerability while performing this super, allowing him to easily blow up anyone spamming projectiles. He also moves extremely fast during this move, making it very easy to punish an opponent spamming fireballs from even fullscreen. Running Three MAX goes right into Clark's Climax Super for over 700 points of damage, giving him a great way to overcome the zoning matchup if he's got the bar to spend.

Gatling Attack C's first hit can be cancelled into this super, which can then either flow into Ultra Argentine Backbreaker MAX or Climax depending on your resources. Good for immediately dumping all your bar and doing 50% or above to a low-health opponent, which can be great for a Mid or Anchor Clark.

Climax Super Special Moves

Ultra Clark Buster
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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
445 (104+104+237) Min: 260 High - 19 - - - -31 - 0 0
  • Clark flies across the screen extremely quickly while invlunerable to projectiles
  • Does excellent damage by Clark's standards

Similar to Running Three MAX, this super sends Clark fullscreen to grab his opponents for a brutal punish. This move has projectile invulnerability. The leap also allows it to go over lows. It can still be DP'd on reaction, so be careful with throwing it out.

Something to note is that both of Clark's supers send his opponents fullscreen. This move will catch anyone standing still or performing a grounded move regardless of where they are on the screen, so throwing this out after waiting to see what they do is a good way to punish them further. A basic MAX Mode BnB does close to 600 damage, while a Max Mode Climax does 445, so this is a surefire way to kill an opponent who doesn't realize what you're about to do. It's a gimmick, but keeping it in your back pocket can make Anchor Clark a real menace.

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