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For Akane's combos it is especially important to consider which character your opponent is playing because her combo routes and timings can deviate dramatically between characters. In order to practice efficiently check the [[Eternal_Fighter_Zero/Players|Player List]], spectate matches, watch VODs and replays and interact with the community to discover which characters your opponents are likely to pick. In casual matches, if you have been training to fight a particular player's character don't be afraid to ask your opponent to switch or stick to that character.
When performing Akane's combos it is extremely important to consider which character your opponent is playing because her combo routes and timings deviate drastically between characters. Before fighting a player it is wise to consider which characters they might pick in order to practice efficiently. Check out the [[Eternal_Fighter_Zero/Players|Player List]], spectate matches, watch VODs and replays and ask around the community to see which characters your opponent is likely to pick. In casual matches, if you have been training to fight a particular player's character don't be afraid to ask your opponent to switch or stick to that character.
Combos can also change depending on if you are Player 1 or 2 and/or in the left or right corner. Keep track of these variables when playing and practice each of these scenarios, particularly for any corner combos that utilise 214*~4C.
Akane's combos and okizeme can also change depending on if you are Player 1 or 2 and/or in the left or right corner. You must be conscious of these variables when playing and practice each of these scenarios, particularly for any corner combos that utilise 214*~4C.
Spacing, timing and positioning will also influence your combo options, be prepared to adapt your combo routes on the fly.
=== No IC ===
=== No IC ===
2AA c5B {f5B/2B} 2C...
''Anywhere''
...7 j66 jC
:'''2AA c5B {f5B/2B} 2C'''
:*Basic knockdown which leads to midscreen okizeme setups.
...9 jA djAC
''Corner Facing Out''
...IAD jC
:'''2AA c5B {f5B/2B} 5C 236B 662B (2ABC)'''
:*662B 2A is very tight character specific link that only works with a perfectly spaced 662B.
...214214B 66(2)A 412C~5C 5C(3-4) 412B~5C...
=== Red IC ===
...214214B 66412B 412C~5C 5C(3-4) 412C~5C...
''Anywhere''
...214214B {66A/662A}(whiff) 412C~2C (66)2A c5B 2C IAD jB...
:'''{j236A/j236B} IC 66B(1) jB djB j66 jB j214C~4C...'''
...214214B {66A/662A}(whiff) 412C~2C [buffer facing -> 236B] 2C IAD jB land c5B 2C IAD jB...
:'''{j236A/j236B} IC 5C(3-4) {412B/412C/214C}~5C c5B 214C~5C c5B 214C~4C...'''
...5C(3-4) {412B/412C/214C}~5C c5BB 2C IAD jB 5A 2C IAD jB...
''Corner Facing Out''
...5C(3-4) {412B/412C/214C}~5C c5B 214C~5C c5BB 2C IAD jB...
:'''2AA c5B {f5B/2B} 5C 236B 662B 623B(5) IC 2C'''
:*Knockdown which leads to midscreen okizeme setups.
:*At some spacings you may need to walk backwards before doing 2C, input this as 1C to avoid misinputting 412C.
...{5A/c5B} 2C IAD jB {5A/c5B} 2C IAD jB {5A/c5B} 2C IAD jB 66C...
:'''2AA c5B {f5B/2B} 5C 236B 662B 623B(5) IC 2C IAD jB land c5B jBC j66 j6C(tech trap)'''
:*Full corner to corner carry.
=== Combo Enders ===
=== Combo Enders ===
Routes on this page ending with "..." have various combo enders shown below based on positioning, available meter and desired okizeme options.
...66C 236A 9 j214C~4C...
...66C 236A 9 j214C~4C...
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==== 214*~4C Followups ====
==== 214*~4C Followups ====
Combos ending in 214*~4C often deal high damage but leave the opponent high in the air. Tech traps and okizeme may only be available with meter, this often means the opponent will be able to safely air recover.
...78 [djB j6C](tech trap)
...78 [djB j6C](tech trap)
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*The opponent can air recover after this.
*The opponent can air recover after this.
*Player 2 Akane in the right-hand corner steals the corner after the 4C followup, in this case 236236B/C must be input in the opposite direction.
*Player 2 Akane in the right-hand corner steals the corner after the 4C followup, in this case 236236B/C must be input in the opposite direction.
==== 214214B Followups ====
412*~2C (66)2A c5B 2C IAD jB...
412*~2C [buffer facing -> 236B] 2C IAD jB land c5B 2C IAD jB...
For Akane's combos it is especially important to consider which character your opponent is playing because her combo routes and timings can deviate dramatically between characters. In order to practice efficiently check the Player List, spectate matches, watch VODs and replays and interact with the community to discover which characters your opponents are likely to pick. In casual matches, if you have been training to fight a particular player's character don't be afraid to ask your opponent to switch or stick to that character.
Combos can also change depending on if you are Player 1 or 2 and/or in the left or right corner. Keep track of these variables when playing and practice each of these scenarios, particularly for any corner combos that utilise 214*~4C.
Spacing, timing and positioning will also influence your combo options, be prepared to adapt your combo routes on the fly.
No IC
Anywhere
2AA c5B {f5B/2B} 2C
Basic knockdown which leads to midscreen okizeme setups.
Corner Facing Out
2AA c5B {f5B/2B} 5C 236B 662B (2ABC)
662B 2A is very tight character specific link that only works with a perfectly spaced 662B.
Red IC
Anywhere
{j236A/j236B} IC 66B(1) jB djB j66 jB j214C~4C...
{j236A/j236B} IC 5C(3-4) {412B/412C/214C}~5C c5B 214C~5C c5B 214C~4C...
Should only be used with IC available because the opponent can air recover after getting hit by j236A without a combo.
214*~4C Followups
Combos ending in 214*~4C often deal high damage but leave the opponent high in the air. Tech traps and okizeme may only be available with meter, this often means the opponent will be able to safely air recover.
...78 [djB j6C](tech trap)
Corner tech trap.
Only works from low 214C~4Cs above ~60 power.
On hit combos into 214~4C.
...(jB) j6C (jB) dj6C
The opponent can air recover after this.
Mainly for eking out extra damage to kill or when no meter is available.
One or two jBs can be added in the corner if the height and power allows.
Player 2 Akane in the right-hand corner will steal the corner so must walk out of the corner before jumping. This extra walking time means that player 2 Akane will often be unable to do these followups.
...236236A(tech trap)
Player 2 Akane in the right-hand corner steals the corner after the 4C followup, in this case 236236A must be input in the opposite direction. This allows player 2 Akane to do left/right swords okizeme.
...236236B/C 7 dj8 j214C~4C
High damage meter dump.
The opponent can air recover after this.
Player 2 Akane in the right-hand corner steals the corner after the 4C followup, in this case 236236B/C must be input in the opposite direction.
214214B Followups
412*~2C (66)2A c5B 2C IAD jB...
412*~2C [buffer facing -> 236B] 2C IAD jB land c5B 2C IAD jB...