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'''Likes''': Macaroni<br>
'''Likes''': Macaroni<br>
'''Dislikes''': Sashimi
'''Dislikes''': Sashimi
== Character Info ==
 
Krayce is the BIG Rekka character, meaning that he has a big hurtbox (slightly smaller than Earth's), as well as some of the biggest normals in the game, though not always the farthest reaching. Krayce's movement is good, being one of the four characters in the game to have a step type dash gives him strong crossunder mixups if you manage to parry your opponent's jump-in. His combo game is one of his strengths. While he can't two touch his opponents in comparison to other members of the cast, his corner carry potential is very efficient compared to the other characters, being able to go corner to corner with only one bar of meter. Combine this with his great corner pressue, okizeme, and High/Low mixups, he can run away with a lead very quickly if he is able to get it. As stated before Krayce still suffers from large hurtboxes, both from his own and his sword's hurtboxes, making his have quite the trouble against anyone who can zone him out. He is also extremely dependent on meter for any sort of optimal combo, as he lacks any way to confirm a hard knockdown without meter. Even with his faults Krayce is still a character that can be a terror on block and okizeme, while still being a difficult character to approach if Krayce dosen't have to.<br>
==Gameplay Overview==
{|
{{StrengthsAndWeaknesses
|-style="text-align:left;"
| intro = {{SUBPAGENAME}} is the BIG Rekka with good movement, huge normals and impressive combo damage. While he can't two touch his opponents in comparison to other members of the cast, his corner carry more than makes up for it. Combine this with his great corner pressue, okizeme, and High/Low mixups, he can run away with a lead very quickly if he is able to get it. However, not only does Krayce have a large hurtbox because of his size, but his sword has little to no disjoints meaning that most of his pokes can easily be counterpoked. He is also extremely dependent on meter for any sort of optimal combo, as he lacks any way to confirm a hard knockdown from anything other then being on top of the opponent without meter. Even with his faults Krayce is still a character that can be a terror on block and okizeme, while still being a difficult character to approach if Krayce dosen't have to.
! Strengths !! Weaknesses
 
|- style="vertical-align:top;text-align:left"
'''Krayce is a big character who spends meter to take you to the corner to deal with his inescapable 50/50 mixup unless you spend meter.'''
| style="width: 50%;"|
| pros=
*Armored moves that open some safe options for anti-airs
* '''Coast-To-Coast''': Krayce's 1-bar midscreen combo always guarantees you the corner no matter where you are, letting you proceed with your corner pressure as you see fit.
*Big normals, which can stuff a lot of zoning if spaced properly.
* '''Safe Reversal''': Not only does Krayce have one of the better DP's in this game (623C), but he can also make it safe using Seal Of Time.
*623C is his strongest anti-air as it is a true invulnerable DP and covers a lot of space.
* '''Monstrous Corner Game''': Krayce's 236C is a stationary projectile which your opponent must respect because of how active it is on their wakeup, which lets you go for your 50/50 opener, and should your opponent be GC-happy, using 236B is an excellent punish as you recover fast enough to parry their guard cancels. Outside of corner oki, his corner combo is just as good as he has a true and consistent corner infinite.
*Far 5D is one of his best neutral buttons since it not only eats most projectiles, but can also cancel your dash.
* '''Great Normals''': While not the fastest, Krayce's big normals more than make up for it. Having great range both on the ground and in the air lets him have great screen presence should the opponent whiff a normal.
*Krayce's lvl 3 is really good at punishing raw super projectiles since it's fully invincible and covers a lot of distance.
*'''Armor Shenanigans''': Krayce has armor properties in some of his moves (cl.5B, 5C, 2C) which will stuff any weak pokes and let him take his turn.
*Incredible corner game pressure, thanks to his corner carry combos and okizeme setups.
* '''The Greatest Palette To Exist''': Krayce has the greatest palette in the game (D Palette) because it turns him into Ike from Fire Emblem.
*Has a true corner infinite with f.5A -> 5C > 236B micro walk loops
| cons=
*He has the best D Palette in the game because it makes him Ike from Fire Emblem.
* '''Meter Is KING''': Krayce is hardly a threat without meter, since he loses his corner carry, damage, his safe reversal and even access to hard knockdowns. Fortunately, his meter build is decent enough, but you will have a lot to work for when you're out of juice.
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* '''Big Body Problems''': Being a big character comes with it flaws, such as bigger hurtboxes, harder to navigate around projectiles and even suspectible to instant overhead setups that aren't normally possible. Not only that, his sword has almost no disjoints meaning that he can easily be counterpoked should one spam his buttons recklessly.
*Armored moves can be beaten by lows or 2+ attacks
* '''Harsh Scaling''': Despite having good damage, a lot of his combos scale very hard. Krayce is forced to go for options such as his time-consuming corner infinite or score hard knockdowns for his 236C 50/50 oki whereas most characters could probably kill you at this point.
*Armored moves are inconsistent in general and need further testing
* '''Armor Shenanigans''': Despite the fact that he has armor properties on his moves, they're very inconsistent in general. It has a multitude of flaws that makes it impossible to abuse them on reaction and it's better to not  rely on them for combos, but for knockdowns.
*Big hurtbox, prone to getting hit by high normals that would normally be anti-airs.
* '''No Sympathy From Me''': Krayce's other palettes suck because they don't turn him into Ike from Fire Emblem. I don't make the rules.
*His only reversal option on wake up is 623C, which you must Seal of Time on block as he is punishable if you don't
}}
*Without meter, he lacks damage, corner carry and any guaranteed hard knockdown, making him extremely weak without it.
*Just like every other sword user in this game, his sword also has a hurtbox and can be whiff-punished.
*A lot of his combos scale a lot, which harms his extended combos.
*His other palettes are sub-par
|-
|}


==Normals==
==Normals==
===Far Standing Normals===
===Far Standing Normals===
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=5A
|name=f.5A
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceFar5A_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceFar5A_Image.png
|caption=Brofist?
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 15
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Chain/Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup = 3
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = +7
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = +5
   | description = A quick jab. Good to use sometimes in neutral but whiffs against Erile and Ryuken in 214d.
   | description = Krayce does a quick jab in front of him. Good to use sometimes in neutral but whiffs against Erile and Ryuken in 214d.
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
<br>
<br>
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=5B
|name=f.5B
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceFar5B_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceFar5B_Image.png
|caption=Please don't be crouching I really want this to hit
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 35
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Chain/Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup = 10
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = -8
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = -10
   | description = Far poke. Whiffs against crouching opponents but can anti-air if spaced properly.
   | description = Krayce thrusts his sword in front of him. A move that pokes quite far but whiffs against crouching opponents, although can anti-air if spaced properly.
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
<br>
<br>
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=5C
|name=f.5C
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceFar5C_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceFar5C_Image.png
|caption=The weaker overhead
|caption=The weaker overhead
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 55
   | guard = High
   | guard = High
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = N/A
   | startup =  
   | startup = 18
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = HKD
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = -15
   | description = Krayce slams his sword to the ground. An overhead with long startup but has armor as well. Causes HDK on hit and links into OTG 2C.
   | description = Krayce slams his sword to the ground. An overhead with long startup but has armor as well. Causes HDK on hit and links into OTG 2C. When chained into it loses its overhead properties but becomes cancellable.
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
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|name=f.5D
|name=f.5D
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceFar5D_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceFar5D_Image.png
|caption=Krayce won't hesitate to play dirty
|caption=Hiro players hate him!
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 20
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Chain/Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup = 5
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = 0
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = -3
   | description = Extremely good button. Visually similar to Close 5D. But this one kicks up dust that is blocked Mid AND eats most projectiles. Pressing 5D in the middle of your dash makes you stop in place, giving Krayce great control on his ground movement
   | description = Extremely good button. Visually similar to Close 5D. But this one kicks up dust that is blocked Mid AND eats most projectiles. Pressing 5D in the middle of your dash makes you stop in place, giving Krayce great control on his ground movement. The kicked-up dust acts like a projectile but can be parried like a hit.
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
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|name=cl.5A
|name=cl.5A
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceClose5A_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceClose5A_Image.png
|caption=Knock Knock?
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 15
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Chain/Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup = 3
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = +6
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = +4
   | description = nearly identical to f.5a. need to test
   | description = Krayce does a bonk against his opponent. The exact same as far 5A in terms of startup and damage.
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
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|name=cl.5B
|name=cl.5B
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceClose5B_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceClose5B_Image.png
|caption=Krayce must have been a football player before he decided to hunt swords
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 35
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = N/A
   | startup =  
   | startup = 6
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = SKD
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = -12
   | description = Krayce does a shoulder bash which launches the opponent. While it has armor it's not that useful of a move since it forces both players to go back to neutral.
   | description = Krayce does a shoulder bash which launches the opponent. While it has armor it's not that useful of a move since it forces both players to go back to neutral.
   }}
   }}
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|name=cl.5C
|name=cl.5C
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceClose5C_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceClose5C_Image.png
|caption=This might hurt
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 55
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Chain/Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup = 7
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = 0
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = -3
   | description = Krayce slashes slightly upwards. One of your best ways to start a combo in terms of optimal damage
   | description = Krayce slashes slightly upwards. One of your best ways to start a combo in terms of optimal damage
   }}
   }}
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|name=cl.5D
|name=cl.5D
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce5D_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce5D_Image.png
|caption=A kick to the shins has always worked out, hasn't it?
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 20
   | guard = Low
   | guard = Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Chain/Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup = 4
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = +3
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = +1
   | description = Visually similar to Far 5D. Kick that hits Low. This one does not kick up dust, therefore making it an inferior version of Far D <br> still a very fast low
   | description = Visually similar to Far 5D. Kick that hits Low. This one does not kick up dust, therefore making it an inferior version of Far D <br> still a very fast low
   }}
   }}
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|name=2A
|name=2A
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce2A_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce2A_Image.png
|caption=Give me your kneecaps
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 15
   | guard = Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Chain/Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup = 4
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = +6
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = +4
   | description = Krayce does a low punch. Good button to punish unsafe normals and also used for his low starter BnBs.
   | description = Krayce does a low punch. Good button to punish unsafe normals and gaps in pressure.  
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
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|name=2B
|name=2B
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce2B_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce2B_Image.png
|caption=BAKANE!
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 35
   | guard = Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Chain/Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup = 11
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = -9
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = -11
   | description = Krayce throws his cape forward a bit. Has some startup but a really good poke in comparison to 5B since it doesn't whiff against crouching opponents.
   | description = Krayce throws his cape forward a bit. Has some startup but a really good poke in comparison to 5B since it doesn't whiff against crouching opponents.
   }}
   }}
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|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 55
   | guard = High/low
   | guard = High/low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup = 14
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = -12
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = -13 ~ -18
   | description = Krayce does an identical slam like his 5C, except he crouches here. Another armored move that does a HDK if it hits an opponent in the air. Also important for his Burst combos.
   | description = Krayce does an identical slam like his 5C, except he crouches here. Another armored move that does a HDK if it hits an opponent in the air. Also important for his Burst combos. Advantage will change depending on whether they're crouching or standing
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
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|name=2D
|name=2D
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce2D_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce2D_Image.png
|caption=Fair button, I swear!
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 20
   | guard = Low
   | guard = Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Chain/Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup = 5
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = +2
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = 0
   | description = Krayce does a kick from a crouching position. Much faster button than 2A and 5A and therefore is the best option for his low starters/punishes.
   | description = Krayce does a kick from a crouching position. Much longer button than his 5A and 2A and has a long cancel window, making it Krayce's go-to for low confirms and punishes.
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
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|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 40
   | guard = High
   | guard = High
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup = 16
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = -7
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = -9
   | description = Krayce slams the hilt of the sword on the opponent. The only standing overhead command normal in the game and one of Krayce's best ground normals. Extremely fast for an overhead and is great to open anyone respecting Krayce's lows too much and for his 236A/B/C okizeme game. Also special cancellable.
   | description = Krayce slams the hilt of the sword on the opponent. One of the only standing overhead command normals in the game.
 
While it's a very fast overhead, it has a stubby hitbox and it can be both high and low parried. This forces you to condition your opponent to not parry on reaction against Krayce's 4C. However, it's great to use during his 236C 50/50 oki as the enemy can't parry on wakeup due to dealing with the projectile.
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
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|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 56
   | guard = Low
   | guard = Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = N/A
   | startup =  
   | startup = 8
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = SKD
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = -10
   | description = 2 hit sweep that isn't useful, unfortunately. Because if the kick hits the second attack will knock down and if the kick is blocked, the second attack can be parried.
   | description = 2 hit sweep that isn't useful, unfortunately. Because if the kick hits the second attack will knock down and if the kick is blocked, the second attack can be parried.


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|name=J.A
|name=J.A
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceJ.A_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceJ.A_Image.png
|caption=Mini stab!
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 15
   | guard = High
   | guard = High
   | cancel =  
   | cancel =  
   | startup =  
   | startup = 5
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
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|name=J.B
|name=J.B
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceJ.B_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceJ.B_Image.png
|caption=Nice jump you did there, would be a shame if controlled the air.
|caption=Controlling the skies better than Wells ever could.
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 35
   | guard = High
   | guard = High
   | cancel =  
   | cancel =  
   | startup =  
   | startup = 8
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
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|name=J.C
|name=J.C
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceJ.C_Image.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_KrayceJ.C_Image.png
|caption=Almost an Aether
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 55
   | guard = High
   | guard = High
   | cancel =  
   | cancel =  
   | startup =  
   | startup = 12
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
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|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 20
   | guard = High
   | guard = High
   | cancel =  
   | cancel =  
   | startup =  
   | startup = 5
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
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|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 15
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Special/Super
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit = +7
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock = -4
   | description = Krayce swings his sword downwards. This attack can only be used after 5D, Close/Far 5A and Close 5C. A great normal which deals good damage and is special cancellable. Present in a lot of bnbs and paramount for his 236A/B/C loops.
   | description = Krayce swings his sword downwards. This attack can only be used after 5D, Close/Far 5A and Close 5C. A great normal which deals good damage and is special cancellable. Present in a lot of bnbs and paramount for his 236B corner loops.
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
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|name=A+D
|name=A+D
|subtitle=Forward Throw
|subtitle=Forward Throw
|caption=THIS. IS. SPARTA!
|caption=
|image=krayce fthrow.png
|image=krayce fthrow.png
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 60
   | guard = Throw
   | guard = Throw
   | cancel = N/A
   | cancel = N/A
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|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 70
   | guard = Throw
   | guard = Throw
   | cancel = N/A
   | cancel = N/A  
   | startup =
   | startup =
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
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|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 150
   | guard = High
   | guard = High
   | cancel = N/A
   | cancel = N/A
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|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 150
   | guard = Low
   | guard = Low
   | cancel = N/A
   | cancel = N/A
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===Chaos Breaking (Parry)===
===Chaos Breaking (Parry)===
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=A+B
|name=A+B
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==Specials==
==Specials==
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=Wind Slice Blade/Sword
|name=Blade Wave
|input=214x ~> B ~> B ~> C
|input=236A/B/C
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214x_Animation.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce236ABC_Image.png
|caption=Distance will vary based on button pressed
|caption=The BnB of your Oki and corner pressure
|caption2=1st Follow up
|caption3=2nd Follow up
|caption4=3rd Follow up
|image2=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp1_Animation.png
|image3=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp2_Animation.png
|image4=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp3_Animation.png
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
  | version = A
  | damage = 40
  | guard = High/Low
  | cancel = N/A
  | startup =
  | advHit =
  | advBlock =
  | description =  The version that starts up the fastest and does less hits. Not used much in comparison to B or C
  }}
  {{AttackData-SVG
  | version = B
   | damage =44
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = N/A
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Krayce dashes forward and does a barrage of swings. A goes the shortest distance, B goes longer, and C goes the longest distance. A and B are not used much compared to the C version due to the risk of you dropping your combos when you do the A or B version.
   | description = The best version of Blade Wave for combos as this is the version used for Krayce's corner infinite. Also used for his okizeme to bait Guard Cancels.
   }}
   }}
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
  | version = C
   | damage =51
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = N/A
  | startup =
  | advHit =
  | advBlock =
  | description = Krayce's best oki tool. Use it whenever you get a HDK and they'll be forced to block it (unless they burst)
  }}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|name=Sky Sword
|input=623A/B/C
|image=krayce_623a.png
|caption=One of the largest DP's in the game
|data=
  {{AttackData-SVG
  | version = A
  | damage =40
  | guard = Mid
  | cancel = SoT
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
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   }}
   }}
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
  | version = B
   | guard = High/Low
   | damage =50
   | cancel =  
   | guard = Mid
   | cancel = N/A
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
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   }}
   }}
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
  | version = C
   | guard = High/Low
   | damage =40
   | cancel =  
   | guard = Mid
  | cancel = Slide Blade, SoT
  | startup =
  | advHit =
  | advBlock =
  | description =  Krayce does a large vertical swing in front of him, swatting anything in range out of the air. The A version is the fastest but does not have i-frames, therefore it can be stuffed. Used in his burst loop.
 
B version has more startup than A but does more damage. Still doesn't have i-frames. Should be a good enough reason to never use this version.
 
C Version of Sky Sword acts like a true dp, being invulnerable during startup. The best reversal in the game alongside Welles' own DP but outclasses it in terms of incredible range. Can also be made safe on block with SOT cancelling. Always having this in your arsenal will make your opponent second guess their okizeme.
  }}
}}
{{MoveData
|name=Slide Blade
|input=Sky Sword C ~> 623C
|image=krayce_623a.png
|caption=
|data=
  {{AttackData-SVG
  | damage = 36
  | guard = Mid
   | cancel = N/A
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Hits three times and can cancel into supers. The third followup can be parried on block, but you can also not do the rekka ender just to bait out parry attempts. <br> The last hit will knock the opponent into the air so therefore canceling on the second hit is usually preferable for combos.
   | description = Krayce does an extra dp that sends the opponent flying. You cannot follow this up with anything else and is only really used as combo ender for corner carry
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
<br>
 
 
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=236d
|name=Wind Slide Blade
|input=236d ~> B ~> B ~> C
|input=214A/B/C
|image=krayce_236d.png
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214x_Animation.png
|caption=Hey! Check your shins
|caption=Distance will vary based on button pressed
|caption2=1st Follow up
|caption3=2nd Follow up
|caption4=3rd Follow up
|image2=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp1_Animation.png
|image3=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp2_Animation.png
|image4=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp3_Animation.png
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
  | version = A
  | damage = 20
  | guard = High/Low
  | cancel = Wind Slide Sword, Super
  | startup =
  | advHit =
  | advBlock =
  | description = The start of Krayce's rekka series. He dashes forward and does a barrage of swings. The A version goes the shortest distance and is used the least because of that.
  }}
  {{AttackData-SVG
  | version = B
   | damage = 23-46
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Wind Slide Sword, Super
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Identical to 214a/b/c but Krayce does a small hop and slides instead of dashing, doing a low. Good for checking the opponent's feet but goes at a fixed range.
   | description = The B version goes further than A, but still not used much compared to C.
   }}
   }}
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
  | version = C
  | damage = 25-50
  | guard = High/Low
  | cancel = Wind Slide Sword, Super
  | startup =
  | advHit =
  | advBlock =
  | description = The C version goes the furthest and is the most consistent version for your combos.
  }}
}}
{{MoveData
|name=Wind Slide Sword
|input=Wind Slide Blade ~> B ~> B ~> C
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp1_Animation.png
|image2=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp2_Animation.png
|image3=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp3_Animation.png
|data=
  {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage = 16
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Next Hit
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
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   }}
   }}
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 16
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Next Hit
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
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   }}
   }}
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 39
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = SoT, Super
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Rekka followups are the exact same as the 214A/B/C versions.
   | description = Hits three times and can cancel into supers. Can be parried on block, but you can also delay the input to bait out a parry attempt.<br> The last hit will knock the opponent into the air so therefore canceling on the second hit is usually preferable for combos.
  }}
}}
 
 
{{MoveData
|name=Swallow Flight
|input=236d
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce2D_Image.png
|caption=
|data=
  {{AttackData-SVG
  | damage = 25
  | guard = Low
  | cancel = Double Slash, Swallow Slide Sword, Super
  | startup = 19
  | advHit = +6
  | advBlock = +5
  | description = Identical to 214A/B/C but Krayce does a small hop and slides instead of dashing, doing a low. Good for checking the opponent's feet but goes at a fixed range.
  }}
}}
{{MoveData
|name=Double Slash
|input=Swallow Flight ~> D
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce3D_Image.png
|caption=
|data=
  {{AttackData-SVG
  | damage = 24
  | guard = Low
  | cancel = N/A
  | startup = 9
  | advHit = SKD
  | advBlock = -5
  | description = Krayce does his 3D, and that's it. Air techable before you are able to get a true combo into anything, making this followup useless. Avoid it!
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
<br>
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=214d
|name=Swallow Slide Sword
|image=krayce_214d.png
|input=Swallow Flight ~> B ~> B ~> C
|image=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp1_Animation.png
|image2=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp2_Animation.png
|image3=Spectral_VS_Generation_Krayce214xFollowUp3_Animation.png
|caption=
|caption=
|caption2=D follow up
|caption3=B follow up
|caption4=B ~> B follow up
|caption5=B ~> C follow up
|image2=Krayce_214d_d.png
|image3=Krayce_214d_b.png
|image4=Krayce_214d_bb.png
|image5=Krayce_214d_bc.png
|data=
|data=
{{AttackData-SVG
  {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 16
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Next Hit
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Krayce does a short range kick but starts a rekka equally as important to Krayce's gameplan as 214a/b/c
   | description =  
   }}
   }}
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 16
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Next Hit
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description =The option that allows for SOT. Has high combo scaling.
   | description =  
   }}
   }}
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 39
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = SoT, Super
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = This is where the rekka branches. Go for B to do a windmill attack or C for a command grab.
   | description = Rekka followups are the exact same as the 214A/B/C versions.
   }}
   }}
}}
<br>
{{MoveData
|name=Tornado Kick
|input=214D
|image=krayce_214d.png
|caption=Boot
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage =30
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = Mid
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = Double Tornado, Side Attack
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Absurdly high damage which can also hit opponents in the air if done raw, although not advised.
   | description = Krayce does a short range kick that starts a rekka equally as important to his gameplan as 214a/b/c
   }}
   }}
}}
{{MoveData
|name=Double Tornado
|input=Tornado Kick ~> D
|image=Krayce_214d_d.png
|caption=Second Boot
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage =20
   | guard = Jump
   | guard = Mid
   | cancel =  
   | cancel = SoT
  | startup =
  | advHit =
  | advBlock =
  | description = A second kick that you can Seal of Time. Great for going into lvl 3 in burst combos
  }}
}}
{{MoveData
|name=Side Attack
|input=Tornado Kick ~> B
|image=Krayce_214d_b.png
|caption=
|data=
  {{AttackData-SVG
  | damage =23
  | guard = Mid
  | cancel = Speedy Screw, Sky Drop
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Command grab that cause a HKD. If the opponent was hit by B then B~>C will whiff and needs to be abare'd instead. This can also be punished on block by mashing fast normals, so conditioning your opponent is very important.
   | description = A fast swipe with two follow ups. Exclusively combo or pressure filler.
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
<br>
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=236a/b/c
|name=Speedy Screw
|image=krayce_236a.png
|input=Side Attack ~> B
|caption=Haha it's still my turn
|image=Krayce_214d_bb.png
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =
   | damage =98
   | guard = Mid
   | guard = Mid
   | cancel = N/A
   | cancel = N/A
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   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Krayce throws a lingering immobile projectile.
   | description = A very large multi hit move that cannot be parried low, making this a solid 50/50 on block between this and Sky Drop
Entirely useless in neutral since it doesn't move nor has long reach. But on the opponent's wakeup it becomes Krayce's best okizeme tool (even better in the corner) that makes it impossible for the opponent to press buttons on wakeup (unless they mash burst, which is their only escape). They either have to block both the projectile and guess right on your 50/50 or Guard Cancel the projectile, which can be baited along with their burst.
 
It's also used in Krayce's infinite ([microwalk>5a/5c>5c>236B]*n)
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
<br>
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=623a/b/c
|name=Sky Drop
|image=krayce_623a.png
|input=Side Attack ~> C
|caption=You're going to the corner, you hear me?
|image=Krayce_214d_bc_whiff.png
|caption=
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =
   | damage =104
   | guard = Mid
   | guard = N/A
   | cancel = N/A
   | cancel = N/A
   | startup =  
   | startup =  
   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Krayce does a VERY wide swing towards the air. One of his best anti-aird due to the wide reach and good startup (C version is invulnerable).  
   | description = Command Grab ender that grants a hard knockdown. If the Side Attack hit then you need to delay your input so that they are grabbed after hitstun has ended, else the grab will whiff. During the dash forward part you can actually cancel into supers, though this isn't preferred over other specials that you can cancel into supers
 
When the C version is blocked/hits a second 623c can be added that wallbounces. This is his main meterless corner carry ender.
   }}
   }}
}}
}}
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===Level 1 Supers===
===Level 1 Supers===
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=214214a/b/c
|name=Rising Force
|input=214214A/B/B
|image=krayce 214214a.png
|image=krayce 214214a.png
|image2=236afollow.png
|caption=Your best super, get used to using it
|caption=Here it comes...
|caption2=By Odin's beard!
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 90
   | guard = Mid
   | guard = Mid
   | cancel = N/A
   | cancel = N/A
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   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Three quick and wide sword slices<br>guard crashes in burst.<br>  
   | description = Krayce does three quick and wide sword slices which does insane guard damage while in burst.<br> This is your best super for combos, being part of your corner infinite and in general being the super you want to end combos in.
  }}
}}


Either follow up with the ender or link into the stylish loop.
{{MoveData
  }}
|name=Rising Strike
|input=Rising Force ~> 236A+B
|image=236afollow.png
|caption=For when you don't go infinite
|data=
{{AttackData-SVG
{{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 100
   | guard = High/Low
   | guard = High/Low
   | cancel =  
   | cancel =  
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   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Follow up on hit/block with 236ab.<br>causes HKD and deals great damage<br>
   | description =Krayce does a gigantic lightning infused swing downwards which grants you a hard knockdown, hits overhead. If you want to go for your 236C okizeme, then this is the ender. Does 100 damage when hit raw, damage will change depending on variables such as scaling and guts
}}
}}
 


Do this if you want the damage and the oki game.
  }}
}}
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=236236a/b/c
|name=Tornado Blade
|input=236236A/B/C
|image=krayce 236236a.png
|image=krayce 236236a.png
|caption=Wanna see me cause tornado warnings around the city?
|caption=Tornado Twister
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 125
   | guard = Mid
   | guard = Mid
   | cancel = N/A
   | cancel = N/A
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   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = Highest vertical hitbox in the game and travels 3/4 of the screen which deals less damage than 214214a/b/c ~> 236ab.
   | description = Krayce summons a tornado by swinging his sword very fast that grants a hard knockdown on hit. This projectile has a very high vertical hitbox and travels 3/4 of the screen but is very east to dodge post super flash. This is also Krayce's reversal super and is invulnerable during startup.


It's hard to hit this outside of corner combos or predictions but parry timing can be tricky and may catch some people off guard. Eats every other projectile except Jadou's 214214D (level 3 funny orb)
It's hard to hit this outside of corner combos or predictions but parry timing can be tricky and may catch some people off guard. Eats every other projectile except Jadou's 214214D (level 3 funny orb)
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===Level 3 Super===
===Level 3 Super===
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=632146a+b+c (K-I-L-L GOD)
|name=Secret Art: Sealed God
|input=641236A+B+C
|image=lvl3pose.png
|image=lvl3pose.png
|image2=lvl3attack.png
|image2=lvl3attack.png
|caption= "YOU PRESSING BUTTONS?"
|caption= "YOU PRESSING BUTTONS?"
|caption2= No sympathy recieved
|caption2= No sympathy received
|data=
|data=
   {{AttackData-SVG
   {{AttackData-SVG
   | damage =  
   | damage = 313
   | guard = Mid
   | guard = Mid
   | cancel = N/A
   | cancel = N/A
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   | advHit =  
   | advHit =  
   | advBlock =  
   | advBlock =  
   | description = The best looking super of them all, I don't care what anyone says.
   | description = Krayce's LVL 3 is a blockable/parriable Raging Demon which has the longest startup of every character's level 3 super but it makes up for it by being fully invincible.
 
It's a blockable/parriable Raging Demon which has the longest startup of every character's level 3 super but it makes up for it by being fully invincible.


Best used as enders for Burst combos or for punishing reckless zoning attempts, since it's fast and goes 3/4s of the screen.
Best used as enders for Burst combos or for punishing reckless zoning attempts, since it's fast and goes 3/4s of the screen.
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==Strategy==
==Strategy==
Fight for your friends, Give no sympathy<br>-abuse armor<br>-use a/d normals to start combos<br>-cancel the step dash with any standing normal. preferably f.5d<br>-use j.b and j.c as anti-airs
===Neutral===
Krayce's neutral game relies on using your big buttons, but not throwing them out wildly, as he lacks disjoints and can get stuffed by his own sword.
 
Your best approaches are j.C, j.D, f.5B, 2B f.5D, dash up 2D and dash up parry.
 
J.C is your best far range jump in because of it's range and hitstun. Most J.C's that hit can be followed up with dash up 2D/5A or cl.5C>ch.5C into your main BnB combo. J.D is your best jump in in general due to it's active frames and the amount of pressure it gives since it's very hard to react to. Even if they block the j.D, you get a mixup option (i.e 2D, 4C or grab).
 
f.5B, 2B and f.5D are good poke buttons that you can confirm into your BnB. f.5D can actually stop your dash and the dust that Krayce kicks eats low projectiles.
 
While Krayce does have armored moves (cl.5B, 5C and 2C), they're very inconsistent in neutral since they either get stuffed by a multi hit, are nowhere near useful (cl.5B and 5C) or just won't let you cancel from your hitconfirm (2C). So it's best to not rely on them at all.
 
if you're knocked down, you can either choose to not respect your opponent's mixup by doing 623C on wakeup, commit to a parry on wakeup, just bite it and attempt to block your opponent's mixup, or guard cancel.
 
If you're fighting a lot in the air (especially against Wells), use j.B religiously. However, if you're not used to air to air fights, go for 623C instead.
 
You can easily stuff your opponents jump in with your 236236A super, as it will catch them and give you hard knockdown for your okizeme game.
 
===Offence (On Hit)===
 
====HKD OKI====
Krayce's oki game is amazing, being one of the better oki games when he has you in the corner
 
Your options on their wakeup are:
236B, 236C, j.D, empty jump (into FORWARD grab, for example)
 
Krayce's 236A/B/C is the main reason why his oki game is some of the best in the SvG when he has you in the corner. While the B version is used for punishing GC on wakeup with parries or jumps (except Jadou, since his GC is a teleport), his 236C is incredibly oppressive because of how active it is as a stationary projectile. If they block it, you get a free 50/50 high-low mixup with your 2D and 4C into your BnB. If they get hit, you follow up with your main BnB or your infinite. 236A is also a good option when the opponent is able to ground tech, as they are usually able to parry to dodge or hit you out of a 236B/C.
 
===Offence (On Block)===
 
===Defense===
 
==Combos==
==Combos==
:Need help reading the combos? Check out the [[Spectral_vs_Generation/Glossary|'''Glossary''']] for explanations on notation and game specific terms! All damage values tested against Hiro.
===Chain Combos===
===Chain Combos===
{| border="1em" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
{| border="1em" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Chain Combo'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Chain Combo'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Total Damage'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Damage Per Hit'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Notes'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Notes'''
|-
|-
|5B -> 5C
|
|Basic poke confirm from 5B.
|-
|-
|fluff
|5A -> B -> 5C
|
|
|Simple 5A confirm.
|-
|5D -> 2B -> 5C
|
|
|The Same as 5A -> B -> C chain but uses 5D instead. Has much better reach.
|-
|-
|fluff
|2A -> 2B -> 2C
|
|
|One of Krayce's low starters. Used for low starter BnBs.
|-
|2D -> 2B -> 2C
|
|Another version of Krayce's low starters using 2D instead. The better starter for low BnBs.
|-
|2D -> 2A -> 2B -> 2C
|
|
|While 2D -> 2A is chainable, it's not advised since it scales your combo a lot more. Same situation as the other two combos above otherwise.
|-
|-
|fluff
|5A/5D/2A/2D -> ch.5C
|
|
|Chain that utilizes the Chain 5C button. Very strong starter into your BnBs
|-
|5D -> 5B/2B
|
|
|This is your main poking tool when too far to land your basic combos. Can be cancelled into your 214C/236D rekka combo.
|-
|}
'''Note: All chains ending with 5C (not ch.5C) causes a knockdown. Therefore, they are not advised to use since you'll be wanting to go for your BnBs.'''
===BnB Combos===
{| border="1em" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Combo'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Total Damage'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Notes'''
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | '''The Corner Infinite'''
|-
|(Starter) > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C >> { {far.A -> 5C > 236B >> 66}x4 > far.A -> 5C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C }x∞
|Yes
|Krayce's corner infinite. Requires the opponent be standing. Wont work on Erile as he is too small nor Roze due to her hit animation causing the far.A to whiff.
|-
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | '''Meterless BnB'''
|-
|2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C
|119
|Krayce's main low starter BnB. Punishable in the corner, consider using a bar to SOT if you can.
|-
|cl.D -> 5C > 214D ~> D >> 66 2C OTG
|110
|Krayce's main BnB for meterless kd. If you are already in the corner you do not need to dash for the 2C OTG. 2C OTG sets up for 236C Oki of 214D ~> B ~> B/C mixup
|-
|cl.D -> 5C > 214D ~> B ~> B
|152
|More damage in exchange for no kd
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | '''One Bar BnB'''
|-
|2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (SOT) >> 66 cl.5C -> C > 623C ~> 623C >> 66
|182
|This is Krayce's main corner carry combo that even goes corner to corner. The dash at the end is to put yourself right in front of the opponent for oki, although they get to ground tech. Very important to learn, since you'll be using this a lot.
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|2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (SOT) >> 66 B+C
|156
|Your BnB with the Dust ender, still requires the dash after the SoT for the combo to work. Does less damage than your corner carry version but builds a lot of meter in comparison.
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|2D -> 2B > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C >> far.D -> 5C > 214D ~> D >> 2C (OTG)
|203
|Krayce's most damaging 1 bar combo that sets up for oki. Make sure to cancel into super immediately on the 2nd hit of the final rekka part. If you don't they'll be pushed out of the combo.
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|(Corner)2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> C ~> C ~> B >> 214214C ~> 236A+B >> 2C OTG
|219
|Your normal corner combo. Causes an HKD and lets you 2C OTG ino oki.
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | '''2 Bar BnB'''
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|2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214B ~> C ~> C ~> B SOT >> cl.5C -> C > 623C > 236236C >> 2C (OTG)
|229
|Your corner carry combo but ends with the tornado super for more damage and causes an HKD. Sets up for oki.
|-
|2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C >> far.D -> 5C 214D ~> B ~> B >214214A/B/C ~> 236A+B >> 2C OTG
|231
|extension of your 1 bar combo of the same route. Cancel into super as soon as the last part of the 214D ~> B ~> B rekka launches the opponent into the air.
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | '''3 Bar BnB'''
|-
|2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C >> {far.D -> 5C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C}x2 >> far.D -> 5C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C > 214214A/B/C ~> 236A+B >> 2C OTG
|246
|Super loop Combo. For when you really want to cash out all your meter, look cool while doing it, and not use your level 3 super. This is actually a huge waste of meter so don't actually do this unless it will kill.
|-
|2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B > 641236A+B+C
|322
|Extremely simple and damaging level 3 confirm. You dont want to do the last part of the 214C rekka as it hurts the overall damage
|-
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | '''Burst BnB'''
|-
|662D -> 2B -> 214D > D (SOT) >> Burst >> 623A Delayed SoT >> {2C > 623A Delayed SoT}x4 >> B+C
|261
|Requires a 1 bar burst, 2 bars to start the combo. Burst has to hit to pick up on the combo. Maximizes your damage and finishes with some meter from dust. 623A > 2C loops are a bit tricky to get down, try to 2C when the opponent is at Krayce's crouching head height then immediately cancel into 623A.
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|662D -> 2B -> 214D > D (SOT) >> Burst >> 623A Delayed SoT > {2C > 623A Delayed SoT}x3 >> 214C (1 hit) > 643216A+B+C
|305
|Requires a 1 bar burst, 2 bars to start the combo. Burst has to hit to pick up on the combo. Maximizes your damage and finishes with some meter from dust. 623A > 2C loops are a bit tricky to get down, try to 2C when the opponent is at Krayce's crouching head height then immediately cancel into 623A. Do the same for the 214C, if they are to low both hits of 214C will connect leading to less dmg. If you hit too high they will flip out of the combo and the level 3 will whiff, leaving you wide open.
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===Basic Combos===
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Krayce
Spectral VS Generation Krayce Image.jpg
Health 500
Pre-Jump Frames 4
Play Style All-Around
Dash Type Step

Character Background

Race: Human
Motivation: To destroy all the Devil Swords
Weapon: Sword Breaker
Likes: Macaroni
Dislikes: Sashimi

Gameplay Overview

Playstyle

Krayce is the BIG Rekka with good movement, huge normals and impressive combo damage. While he can't two touch his opponents in comparison to other members of the cast, his corner carry more than makes up for it. Combine this with his great corner pressue, okizeme, and High/Low mixups, he can run away with a lead very quickly if he is able to get it. However, not only does Krayce have a large hurtbox because of his size, but his sword has little to no disjoints meaning that most of his pokes can easily be counterpoked. He is also extremely dependent on meter for any sort of optimal combo, as he lacks any way to confirm a hard knockdown from anything other then being on top of the opponent without meter. Even with his faults Krayce is still a character that can be a terror on block and okizeme, while still being a difficult character to approach if Krayce dosen't have to.

Krayce is a big character who spends meter to take you to the corner to deal with his inescapable 50/50 mixup unless you spend meter.
Pros Cons
  • Coast-To-Coast: Krayce's 1-bar midscreen combo always guarantees you the corner no matter where you are, letting you proceed with your corner pressure as you see fit.
  • Safe Reversal: Not only does Krayce have one of the better DP's in this game (623C), but he can also make it safe using Seal Of Time.
  • Monstrous Corner Game: Krayce's 236C is a stationary projectile which your opponent must respect because of how active it is on their wakeup, which lets you go for your 50/50 opener, and should your opponent be GC-happy, using 236B is an excellent punish as you recover fast enough to parry their guard cancels. Outside of corner oki, his corner combo is just as good as he has a true and consistent corner infinite.
  • Great Normals: While not the fastest, Krayce's big normals more than make up for it. Having great range both on the ground and in the air lets him have great screen presence should the opponent whiff a normal.
  • Armor Shenanigans: Krayce has armor properties in some of his moves (cl.5B, 5C, 2C) which will stuff any weak pokes and let him take his turn.
  • The Greatest Palette To Exist: Krayce has the greatest palette in the game (D Palette) because it turns him into Ike from Fire Emblem.
  • Meter Is KING: Krayce is hardly a threat without meter, since he loses his corner carry, damage, his safe reversal and even access to hard knockdowns. Fortunately, his meter build is decent enough, but you will have a lot to work for when you're out of juice.
  • Big Body Problems: Being a big character comes with it flaws, such as bigger hurtboxes, harder to navigate around projectiles and even suspectible to instant overhead setups that aren't normally possible. Not only that, his sword has almost no disjoints meaning that he can easily be counterpoked should one spam his buttons recklessly.
  • Harsh Scaling: Despite having good damage, a lot of his combos scale very hard. Krayce is forced to go for options such as his time-consuming corner infinite or score hard knockdowns for his 236C 50/50 oki whereas most characters could probably kill you at this point.
  • Armor Shenanigans: Despite the fact that he has armor properties on his moves, they're very inconsistent in general. It has a multitude of flaws that makes it impossible to abuse them on reaction and it's better to not rely on them for combos, but for knockdowns.
  • No Sympathy From Me: Krayce's other palettes suck because they don't turn him into Ike from Fire Emblem. I don't make the rules.

Normals

Far Standing Normals

f.5A
Spectral VS Generation KrayceFar5A Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
15 High/Low Chain/Special/Super 3 +7 +5 -

Krayce does a quick jab in front of him. Good to use sometimes in neutral but whiffs against Erile and Ryuken in 214d.


f.5B
Spectral VS Generation KrayceFar5B Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
35 High/Low Chain/Special/Super 10 -8 -10 -

Krayce thrusts his sword in front of him. A move that pokes quite far but whiffs against crouching opponents, although can anti-air if spaced properly.


f.5C
Spectral VS Generation KrayceFar5C Image.png
The weaker overhead
The weaker overhead
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
55 High N/A 18 HKD -15 -

Krayce slams his sword to the ground. An overhead with long startup but has armor as well. Causes HDK on hit and links into OTG 2C. When chained into it loses its overhead properties but becomes cancellable.


f.5D
Spectral VS Generation KrayceFar5D Image.png
Hiro players hate him!
Hiro players hate him!
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
20 High/Low Chain/Special/Super 5 0 -3 -

Extremely good button. Visually similar to Close 5D. But this one kicks up dust that is blocked Mid AND eats most projectiles. Pressing 5D in the middle of your dash makes you stop in place, giving Krayce great control on his ground movement. The kicked-up dust acts like a projectile but can be parried like a hit.


Close Standing Normals

cl.5A
Spectral VS Generation KrayceClose5A Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
15 High/Low Chain/Special/Super 3 +6 +4 -

Krayce does a bonk against his opponent. The exact same as far 5A in terms of startup and damage.


cl.5B
Spectral VS Generation KrayceClose5B Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
35 High/Low N/A 6 SKD -12 -

Krayce does a shoulder bash which launches the opponent. While it has armor it's not that useful of a move since it forces both players to go back to neutral.


cl.5C
Spectral VS Generation KrayceClose5C Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
55 High/Low Chain/Special/Super 7 0 -3 -

Krayce slashes slightly upwards. One of your best ways to start a combo in terms of optimal damage


cl.5D
Spectral VS Generation Krayce5D Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
20 Low Chain/Special/Super 4 +3 +1 -

Visually similar to Far 5D. Kick that hits Low. This one does not kick up dust, therefore making it an inferior version of Far D
still a very fast low


Crouching Normals

2A
Spectral VS Generation Krayce2A Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
15 High/Low Chain/Special/Super 4 +6 +4 -

Krayce does a low punch. Good button to punish unsafe normals and gaps in pressure.


2B
Spectral VS Generation Krayce2B Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
35 High/Low Chain/Special/Super 11 -9 -11 -

Krayce throws his cape forward a bit. Has some startup but a really good poke in comparison to 5B since it doesn't whiff against crouching opponents.


2C
Spectral VS Generation Krayce2C Image.png
Making Order-Sol proud with this one
Making Order-Sol proud with this one
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
55 High/low Special/Super 14 -12 -13 ~ -18 -

Krayce does an identical slam like his 5C, except he crouches here. Another armored move that does a HDK if it hits an opponent in the air. Also important for his Burst combos. Advantage will change depending on whether they're crouching or standing


2D
Spectral VS Generation Krayce2D Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
20 Low Chain/Special/Super 5 +2 0 -

Krayce does a kick from a crouching position. Much longer button than his 5A and 2A and has a long cancel window, making it Krayce's go-to for low confirms and punishes.

Command Normals

4C
Spectral VS Generation Krayce4C Image.png
The reason people should be scared of your oki game
The reason people should be scared of your oki game
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
40 High Special/Super 16 -7 -9 -

Krayce slams the hilt of the sword on the opponent. One of the only standing overhead command normals in the game.

While it's a very fast overhead, it has a stubby hitbox and it can be both high and low parried. This forces you to condition your opponent to not parry on reaction against Krayce's 4C. However, it's great to use during his 236C 50/50 oki as the enemy can't parry on wakeup due to dealing with the projectile.


3D
Spectral VS Generation Krayce3D Image.png
I didn't mean to press this one
I didn't mean to press this one
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
56 Low N/A 8 SKD -10 -

2 hit sweep that isn't useful, unfortunately. Because if the kick hits the second attack will knock down and if the kick is blocked, the second attack can be parried.

This move usually comes out by accident for many players, since there's no real purpose to use it. Avoid it!

Jumping Normals

J.A
Spectral VS Generation KrayceJ.A Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
15 High - 5 - - -

Krayce attempts to thrust the ground from the air. A good, fast normal that hits grounded opponents. Can be used as an instant overhead but is very risky since it leaves you wide open for a while.


J.B
Spectral VS Generation KrayceJ.B Image.png
Controlling the skies better than Wells ever could.
Controlling the skies better than Wells ever could.
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
35 High - 8 - - -

Krayce swings his sword towards the heavens. One of the best air to air normals in the game. Has a big hitbox, wide range, and is quite fast. can hit grounded opponents if done low enough.


J.C
Spectral VS Generation KrayceJ.C Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
55 High - 12 - - -

Krayce does a large swing towards the ground with some startup. Hits a large vertical area in front of Krayce and knocks jumping opponents far away that forces them to land. somewhat risky to use as a combo starter however since the parry timing is very easy to anticipate but great if you are able to land it.


J.D
Spectral VS Generation KrayceJ.D Image.png
The main reason your opponent should be scared of your jump-ins
The main reason your opponent should be scared of your jump-ins
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
20 High - 5 - - -

Krayce extends his knee towards his opponent's face. This is straight up one of his best jump-ins because of how active it is while also letting you follow up with other buttons when landing.

Chain Specific Normals

Chain 5C
Spectral VS Generation KrayceChain5C Image.png
A really good combo filler
A really good combo filler
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
15 High/Low Special/Super - +7 -4 -

Krayce swings his sword downwards. This attack can only be used after 5D, Close/Far 5A and Close 5C. A great normal which deals good damage and is special cancellable. Present in a lot of bnbs and paramount for his 236B corner loops.

Throws

A+D
Forward Throw
Krayce fthrow.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
60 Throw N/A - - - -

Krayce grabs the opponent and kicks them, which is visually identical to 214d ~> d. Really good grab since Krayce has a lot of tick throw potential. And also very good if your opponent is already in the corner.


B+D
Back Throw
Krayce bthrow.png
*teleports behind you* "nothing personal, kid"
*teleports behind you* "nothing personal, kid"
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
70 Throw N/A - - - -

Krayce grabs the opponent, teleports behind them and slashes them, throwing them a very long distance. This makes or destroys your gameplan depending on position and playstyle. Should be used only if you're cornered, since there's no other use to this in comparison to his forward throw.

Dust (Sword Series Slash)

5B+C
Spectral VS Generation KrayceDust Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
150 High N/A - - - -

An universal move which is an overhead.
Triggers an air chase when you press A.
To complete the air chase you must do AAABBBCCCD > 236D.


2B+C
Spectral VS Generation KrayceLowDust Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
150 Low N/A - - - -

Same as standing Dust but hits low.
Triggers an air chase when you press A. To complete the air chase you must do AAABBBCCCD > 236D.

Chaos Breaking (Parry)

A+B
Krayce GroundParry.png
Standing Parry
Standing Parry
Krayce CrouchParry.png
Crouching Parry
Crouching Parry
Krayce AirParry.png
Jumping Parry
Jumping Parry
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
- - - - - - -

Krayce weaves a bit to the side.
An universal move that dodges projectiles and counters any physical, non-grab attacks.
The Standing and Jumping versions parry anything that can be blocked High, but is vulnerable to grabs. The Crouching version only parries lows and cannot be grabbed.

Specials

Blade Wave
236A/B/C
Spectral VS Generation Krayce236ABC Image.png
The BnB of your Oki and corner pressure
The BnB of your Oki and corner pressure
Version Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
A 40 High/Low N/A - - - -

The version that starts up the fastest and does less hits. Not used much in comparison to B or C

Version Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
B 44 High/Low N/A - - - -

The best version of Blade Wave for combos as this is the version used for Krayce's corner infinite. Also used for his okizeme to bait Guard Cancels.

Version Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
C 51 High/Low N/A - - - -

Krayce's best oki tool. Use it whenever you get a HDK and they'll be forced to block it (unless they burst)


Sky Sword
623A/B/C
Krayce 623a.png
One of the largest DP's in the game
One of the largest DP's in the game
Version Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
A 40 Mid SoT - - - -
Version Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
B 50 Mid N/A - - - -
Version Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
C 40 Mid Slide Blade, SoT - - - -

Krayce does a large vertical swing in front of him, swatting anything in range out of the air. The A version is the fastest but does not have i-frames, therefore it can be stuffed. Used in his burst loop.

B version has more startup than A but does more damage. Still doesn't have i-frames. Should be a good enough reason to never use this version.

C Version of Sky Sword acts like a true dp, being invulnerable during startup. The best reversal in the game alongside Welles' own DP but outclasses it in terms of incredible range. Can also be made safe on block with SOT cancelling. Always having this in your arsenal will make your opponent second guess their okizeme.

Slide Blade
Sky Sword C ~> 623C
Krayce 623a.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
36 Mid N/A - - - -

Krayce does an extra dp that sends the opponent flying. You cannot follow this up with anything else and is only really used as combo ender for corner carry


Wind Slide Blade
214A/B/C
Spectral VS Generation Krayce214x Animation.png
Distance will vary based on button pressed
Distance will vary based on button pressed
Version Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
A 20 High/Low Wind Slide Sword, Super - - - -

The start of Krayce's rekka series. He dashes forward and does a barrage of swings. The A version goes the shortest distance and is used the least because of that.

Version Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
B 23-46 High/Low Wind Slide Sword, Super - - - -

The B version goes further than A, but still not used much compared to C.

Version Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
C 25-50 High/Low Wind Slide Sword, Super - - - -

The C version goes the furthest and is the most consistent version for your combos.

Wind Slide Sword
Wind Slide Blade ~> B ~> B ~> C
Spectral VS Generation Krayce214xFollowUp1 Animation.png
Spectral VS Generation Krayce214xFollowUp2 Animation.png
Spectral VS Generation Krayce214xFollowUp3 Animation.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
16 High/Low Next Hit - - - -
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
16 High/Low Next Hit - - - -
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
39 High/Low SoT, Super - - - -

Hits three times and can cancel into supers. Can be parried on block, but you can also delay the input to bait out a parry attempt.
The last hit will knock the opponent into the air so therefore canceling on the second hit is usually preferable for combos.


Swallow Flight
236d
Spectral VS Generation Krayce2D Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
25 Low Double Slash, Swallow Slide Sword, Super 19 +6 +5 -

Identical to 214A/B/C but Krayce does a small hop and slides instead of dashing, doing a low. Good for checking the opponent's feet but goes at a fixed range.

Double Slash
Swallow Flight ~> D
Spectral VS Generation Krayce3D Image.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
24 Low N/A 9 SKD -5 -

Krayce does his 3D, and that's it. Air techable before you are able to get a true combo into anything, making this followup useless. Avoid it!

Swallow Slide Sword
Swallow Flight ~> B ~> B ~> C
Spectral VS Generation Krayce214xFollowUp1 Animation.png
Spectral VS Generation Krayce214xFollowUp2 Animation.png
Spectral VS Generation Krayce214xFollowUp3 Animation.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
16 High/Low Next Hit - - - -
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
16 High/Low Next Hit - - - -
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
39 High/Low SoT, Super - - - -

Rekka followups are the exact same as the 214A/B/C versions.


Tornado Kick
214D
Krayce 214d.png
Boot
Boot
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
30 Mid Double Tornado, Side Attack - - - -

Krayce does a short range kick that starts a rekka equally as important to his gameplan as 214a/b/c

Double Tornado
Tornado Kick ~> D
Krayce 214d d.png
Second Boot
Second Boot
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
20 Mid SoT - - - -

A second kick that you can Seal of Time. Great for going into lvl 3 in burst combos

Side Attack
Tornado Kick ~> B
Krayce 214d b.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
23 Mid Speedy Screw, Sky Drop - - - -

A fast swipe with two follow ups. Exclusively combo or pressure filler.

Speedy Screw
Side Attack ~> B
Krayce 214d bb.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
98 Mid N/A - - - -

A very large multi hit move that cannot be parried low, making this a solid 50/50 on block between this and Sky Drop

Sky Drop
Side Attack ~> C
Krayce 214d bc whiff.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
104 N/A N/A - - - -

Command Grab ender that grants a hard knockdown. If the Side Attack hit then you need to delay your input so that they are grabbed after hitstun has ended, else the grab will whiff. During the dash forward part you can actually cancel into supers, though this isn't preferred over other specials that you can cancel into supers

Super Moves

Level 1 Supers

Rising Force
214214A/B/B
Krayce 214214a.png
Your best super, get used to using it
Your best super, get used to using it
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
90 Mid N/A - - - -

Krayce does three quick and wide sword slices which does insane guard damage while in burst.
This is your best super for combos, being part of your corner infinite and in general being the super you want to end combos in.

Rising Strike
Rising Force ~> 236A+B
236afollow.png
For when you don't go infinite
For when you don't go infinite
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
100 High/Low - - - - -

Krayce does a gigantic lightning infused swing downwards which grants you a hard knockdown, hits overhead. If you want to go for your 236C okizeme, then this is the ender. Does 100 damage when hit raw, damage will change depending on variables such as scaling and guts


Tornado Blade
236236A/B/C
Krayce 236236a.png
Tornado Twister
Tornado Twister
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
125 Mid N/A - - - -

Krayce summons a tornado by swinging his sword very fast that grants a hard knockdown on hit. This projectile has a very high vertical hitbox and travels 3/4 of the screen but is very east to dodge post super flash. This is also Krayce's reversal super and is invulnerable during startup.

It's hard to hit this outside of corner combos or predictions but parry timing can be tricky and may catch some people off guard. Eats every other projectile except Jadou's 214214D (level 3 funny orb)

Level 3 Super

Secret Art: Sealed God
641236A+B+C
Lvl3pose.png
"YOU PRESSING BUTTONS?"
"YOU PRESSING BUTTONS?"
Lvl3attack.png
No sympathy received
No sympathy received
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block
313 Mid N/A - - - -

Krayce's LVL 3 is a blockable/parriable Raging Demon which has the longest startup of every character's level 3 super but it makes up for it by being fully invincible.

Best used as enders for Burst combos or for punishing reckless zoning attempts, since it's fast and goes 3/4s of the screen.

Strategy

Neutral

Krayce's neutral game relies on using your big buttons, but not throwing them out wildly, as he lacks disjoints and can get stuffed by his own sword.

Your best approaches are j.C, j.D, f.5B, 2B f.5D, dash up 2D and dash up parry.

J.C is your best far range jump in because of it's range and hitstun. Most J.C's that hit can be followed up with dash up 2D/5A or cl.5C>ch.5C into your main BnB combo. J.D is your best jump in in general due to it's active frames and the amount of pressure it gives since it's very hard to react to. Even if they block the j.D, you get a mixup option (i.e 2D, 4C or grab).

f.5B, 2B and f.5D are good poke buttons that you can confirm into your BnB. f.5D can actually stop your dash and the dust that Krayce kicks eats low projectiles.

While Krayce does have armored moves (cl.5B, 5C and 2C), they're very inconsistent in neutral since they either get stuffed by a multi hit, are nowhere near useful (cl.5B and 5C) or just won't let you cancel from your hitconfirm (2C). So it's best to not rely on them at all.

if you're knocked down, you can either choose to not respect your opponent's mixup by doing 623C on wakeup, commit to a parry on wakeup, just bite it and attempt to block your opponent's mixup, or guard cancel.

If you're fighting a lot in the air (especially against Wells), use j.B religiously. However, if you're not used to air to air fights, go for 623C instead.

You can easily stuff your opponents jump in with your 236236A super, as it will catch them and give you hard knockdown for your okizeme game.

Offence (On Hit)

HKD OKI

Krayce's oki game is amazing, being one of the better oki games when he has you in the corner

Your options on their wakeup are: 236B, 236C, j.D, empty jump (into FORWARD grab, for example)

Krayce's 236A/B/C is the main reason why his oki game is some of the best in the SvG when he has you in the corner. While the B version is used for punishing GC on wakeup with parries or jumps (except Jadou, since his GC is a teleport), his 236C is incredibly oppressive because of how active it is as a stationary projectile. If they block it, you get a free 50/50 high-low mixup with your 2D and 4C into your BnB. If they get hit, you follow up with your main BnB or your infinite. 236A is also a good option when the opponent is able to ground tech, as they are usually able to parry to dodge or hit you out of a 236B/C.

Offence (On Block)

Defense

Combos

Need help reading the combos? Check out the Glossary for explanations on notation and game specific terms! All damage values tested against Hiro.

Chain Combos

Chain Combo Damage Per Hit Notes
5B -> 5C Basic poke confirm from 5B.
5A -> B -> 5C Simple 5A confirm.
5D -> 2B -> 5C The Same as 5A -> B -> C chain but uses 5D instead. Has much better reach.
2A -> 2B -> 2C One of Krayce's low starters. Used for low starter BnBs.
2D -> 2B -> 2C Another version of Krayce's low starters using 2D instead. The better starter for low BnBs.
2D -> 2A -> 2B -> 2C While 2D -> 2A is chainable, it's not advised since it scales your combo a lot more. Same situation as the other two combos above otherwise.
5A/5D/2A/2D -> ch.5C Chain that utilizes the Chain 5C button. Very strong starter into your BnBs
5D -> 5B/2B This is your main poking tool when too far to land your basic combos. Can be cancelled into your 214C/236D rekka combo.

Note: All chains ending with 5C (not ch.5C) causes a knockdown. Therefore, they are not advised to use since you'll be wanting to go for your BnBs.

BnB Combos

Combo Total Damage Notes
The Corner Infinite
(Starter) > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C >> { {far.A -> 5C > 236B >> 66}x4 > far.A -> 5C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C }x∞ Yes Krayce's corner infinite. Requires the opponent be standing. Wont work on Erile as he is too small nor Roze due to her hit animation causing the far.A to whiff.
Meterless BnB
2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C 119 Krayce's main low starter BnB. Punishable in the corner, consider using a bar to SOT if you can.
cl.D -> 5C > 214D ~> D >> 66 2C OTG 110 Krayce's main BnB for meterless kd. If you are already in the corner you do not need to dash for the 2C OTG. 2C OTG sets up for 236C Oki of 214D ~> B ~> B/C mixup
cl.D -> 5C > 214D ~> B ~> B 152 More damage in exchange for no kd
One Bar BnB
2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (SOT) >> 66 cl.5C -> C > 623C ~> 623C >> 66 182 This is Krayce's main corner carry combo that even goes corner to corner. The dash at the end is to put yourself right in front of the opponent for oki, although they get to ground tech. Very important to learn, since you'll be using this a lot.
2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (SOT) >> 66 B+C 156 Your BnB with the Dust ender, still requires the dash after the SoT for the combo to work. Does less damage than your corner carry version but builds a lot of meter in comparison.
2D -> 2B > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C >> far.D -> 5C > 214D ~> D >> 2C (OTG) 203 Krayce's most damaging 1 bar combo that sets up for oki. Make sure to cancel into super immediately on the 2nd hit of the final rekka part. If you don't they'll be pushed out of the combo.
(Corner)2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> C ~> C ~> B >> 214214C ~> 236A+B >> 2C OTG 219 Your normal corner combo. Causes an HKD and lets you 2C OTG ino oki.
2 Bar BnB
2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214B ~> C ~> C ~> B SOT >> cl.5C -> C > 623C > 236236C >> 2C (OTG) 229 Your corner carry combo but ends with the tornado super for more damage and causes an HKD. Sets up for oki.
2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C >> far.D -> 5C 214D ~> B ~> B >214214A/B/C ~> 236A+B >> 2C OTG 231 extension of your 1 bar combo of the same route. Cancel into super as soon as the last part of the 214D ~> B ~> B rekka launches the opponent into the air.
3 Bar BnB
2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C >> {far.D -> 5C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C (2 hits) > 214214A/B/C}x2 >> far.D -> 5C > 214C ~> B ~> B ~> C > 214214A/B/C ~> 236A+B >> 2C OTG 246 Super loop Combo. For when you really want to cash out all your meter, look cool while doing it, and not use your level 3 super. This is actually a huge waste of meter so don't actually do this unless it will kill.
2D -> 2B -> 2C > 214C ~> B ~> B > 641236A+B+C 322 Extremely simple and damaging level 3 confirm. You dont want to do the last part of the 214C rekka as it hurts the overall damage
Burst BnB
662D -> 2B -> 214D > D (SOT) >> Burst >> 623A Delayed SoT >> {2C > 623A Delayed SoT}x4 >> B+C 261 Requires a 1 bar burst, 2 bars to start the combo. Burst has to hit to pick up on the combo. Maximizes your damage and finishes with some meter from dust. 623A > 2C loops are a bit tricky to get down, try to 2C when the opponent is at Krayce's crouching head height then immediately cancel into 623A.
662D -> 2B -> 214D > D (SOT) >> Burst >> 623A Delayed SoT > {2C > 623A Delayed SoT}x3 >> 214C (1 hit) > 643216A+B+C 305 Requires a 1 bar burst, 2 bars to start the combo. Burst has to hit to pick up on the combo. Maximizes your damage and finishes with some meter from dust. 623A > 2C loops are a bit tricky to get down, try to 2C when the opponent is at Krayce's crouching head height then immediately cancel into 623A. Do the same for the 214C, if they are to low both hits of 214C will connect leading to less dmg. If you hit too high they will flip out of the combo and the level 3 will whiff, leaving you wide open.
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