Melty Blood/MBTL/Noel/Combos

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Notation Help
Disclaimer: Combos are written by various writers, so notation may differ slightly from this notation. For more information, see Glossary and Controls
X > Y	X input is cancelled into Y.
X, Y	X input is linked into Y, meaning Y is done after X's recovery period.
X+Y	Buttons "X" and "Y" must be input simultaneously.
X/Y	Input "X" or "Y" can be used.
dl	There should be delay before inputting "X".
w.X or Xw	Attack "X" should whiff and not hit the opponent.
j.X	Button "X" is input while jumping or in the air.
dj.X	Button "X" is input after a double jump.
jc	Jump cancel the previous action. Will occasionally be omitted due to being obvious. Will occasionally be notated with 7/9 to indicate backwards/forwards.
sj	Perform a superjump, which is performed by inputting 2~8.
sjc	Superjump cancel the previous action.
IAD	Instant Air Dash.
AT	Air throw, often used as a combo ender that leads to knockdown.
md.X	Perform a micro-dash before performing "X". Unused in favor of writing "microdash."
tk.X	Indicates the motion "X" is input immediately after leaving the ground. Stands for tiger knee.
(X)	Input "X" is optional. Typically the combo will be easier if omitted.
[X]	Input "X" is held down. Also can be known as "Increase" or "IC" for short. Depending on the character, this can indicate that this button is held down and not released until indicated by the release notation.
]X[	Input "X" is released. Will only appear if a button is previously held down.
{X}	Button "X" should only be held down briefly to partially charge the attack, instead of the full increased version.
X(#)	Attack "X" should only hit # of times.
X~Y	This notation has two meanings. Use attack "X" with "Y" follow-up input. Input "X" then within a few frames, input "Y". Usually used for option selects.
(...) OR (...)	Use only one between the two alternative routes.
RB1/2	The first or second hit of Rapid Beat auto combo.
CH	The first attack must be Counter Hit.
FC	The first attack must be Fatal Counter.
MD	Perform a Moon Drive, which is inputted by pressing 5B+C.
Heat	Perform Heat, which is performed by inputting A+B+C.
AD	Perform an Arc Drive, which is performed by inputting 236B+C. Characters with more than one Arc Drive will have theirs notated by input.
LA	Perform a Last Arc, which is performed by inputting A+B+C+D or successfully Shielding in Blood Heat.

Getting Started

Starter Combos

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2A > 2A > 2C > 5C > 623B > 5B > 3C > j.4BBB				Midscreen

Combo Theory

In order to spend meter in combos, Noel has to stay grounded. 214C enables massive damage if used early in corner combos. 236C can extend combos later at the cost of a Key, and leads to an AT ender if you haven't yet used your launch. 623C should only be used if you don't have keys left (or don't want to spend any) as it leads to a safejump.

Noel gets very powerful okizeme off her airthrow if she doesn't spend her double jump. Delay IAD j.236A beats every reversal in the game except some 22X ones, as well as Shield Counter A/BC. Generally you'll need 4-6 keys for oki (either j.236A or 236C), meaning you have around four to use for neutral or pressure.

Combos

A Starter

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
		1 Magic Circuit, 1 Key		Midscreen

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2A > 2B > 2C > 5C > 623B > 5B > 214AA > 236C > Dash3C > jBC > AT	3711	1 Magic Circuit, 1 Key		Midscreen

B Starter

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5B/2B > 2C > 5C > 623B > 5BXX > j.4BBB				Midscreen

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5B/2B > 2C > 5C > 623B > 2B(1)/5B > 214BB > 214AA > 236C > 3C > jBC > AT	4065/4061	1 Magic Circuit, 1 Key		Midscreen
for 2B(1)/5B, use whatever you didn't start with

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5B/2B > 2C > 5C > 623B > 2B(1)/5B > 214BB > 214AA > 623C > OTG 2C	4047/4068	1 Magic Circuit		Midscreen
for 2B(1)/5B, use whatever you didn't start with

C Starter

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2C > 5C > 623B > 5B > delay2CXX > j.4BBB				Midscreen
2C > 5C > 623B > 5B > delay2CX > 214BB > 236C/623C/236BC		1-3 Magic Circuit, 1 Key (236C)		Midscreen
2C > 6C > 623B > 5B > 236A > 5C > 214BB > 5AX > 623A > 236C/623C/236BC		1-3 Magic Circuit, 1 Key (2 with 236C)		Corner

Special Starter

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
22A > 2C > 5C > 623B > 5A > 5B > 3C > j.4BBB				Midscreen

Jump-in/IAD Starter

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
				Midscreen

CH Starter

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
Fatal Counter j.X > 2C > 5C > 623B > 5AXX > j.4BBB				Midscreen

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