Skullgirls/Annie/Combos

Overview

Combos

Mixups

Team Building & Assist Combos

Strategy

Links

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Numpad notation •  =  7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3  =  up-back up up-forward back neutral forward down-back down down-forward 236 = 214 = 623 = 421 = [4]6 = (hold for 35 frames), [2]8 = (hold for 35 frames), 360 =

(N) = Multi-hit move hits only N times. May be omitted if all hits are used. xN = Normal that chains into itself pressed N times. May be omitted if all hits are used. [X] = Hold down X ]X[ = Release X X~Y = X then Y done in quick succession X/Y = X or Y !X = X triggers a burst OTG = Following move hits off the ground, after a red bounce CH = Counter hit fastfall = Cancelling an air normal into another move to change momentum and land early. The second move doesn't hit, it gets canceled when landing. Example: Double jHP(1) > jHK lets Double land from the multi-hit jHP early. sj = Super jump dj = Double jump jc = Jump cancel ADC = Airdash cancel IAD = Instant airdash TK = Tiger knee (doing an air move the moment a jump sends you airborne, typically by inputting a special move motion followed by jump+button. Example: 2147LK for TK Airball) Crescent Cut = Crescent (236P) North Knuckle = Knuckle (214P) Destruction Pillar = DP (623P) Re entry = Divekick (j236K)

Character Weight Classes Light: Filia/Fukua, Peacock, Ms. Fortune, Painwheel, Valentine, Squigly, Annie, Umbrella Middle: Cerebella, Parasoul, Eliza (for combos), Beowulf, Robo-Fortune, Black Dahlia Heavy: Double, Big Band

Hit Confirms

• 2LK 2MK is the standard hit confirm.
• 2LK 2MP is an alternate hit confirm that sacrifices the low for more damage.

BnB Combos

Beginner

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
2LK 2MK 2HK	2312	0	Anywhere	Universal	A ground chain ending in sweep.
2LK 2MK 5HP 214HP~P 236PP	4415	1	Anywhere	Universal	A ground chain ending in a super cancel.	(video)
2LK 2MK 5HK jHP jHK 236PP	5270	1	Anywhere	Universal	A launcher into air chain, ending with a ground super.	(video)
2LK 2MK 5HK jLP jLK jMP j236K~K ADC jMP restand 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HP 214HP~P 236PP	5316	1	Anywhere	Universal	A combo that utilizes an air chain and airdash cancels to setup a restand. During the restand, you can choose to go for a reset such as IAD j.LK or throw.	(video)

Intermediate

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
2LK 2MK 5HPx2 kara j236HK ADC jHP 5HK jMK j236HK~LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HK jMP ADC jLP jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 2HP 623HP 236PP	7422	1	Anywhere	Universal	Neutral jump after the 5HK to preserve OTG. Delay the jMK until the top of the jump	(video)

Conversions

Throw

• LP+LK OTG 236MP dash 5MP

Airthrow

• jLP+LK dash OTG

Air Conversion

• jHP 2HP OTG 236MP - Optimal air-to-ground jHP conversion.

Other Moves

Enders

• Standard midscreen ender is 5HP 214HP~P
  • 2HP 623HP 236PP if you haven't spent OTG.
• In the corner with 2 or more divekick uses, 5HPx2 j236K~K~K does more damage.

Combos By Starter

2LK

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
2LK 2MK 5HPx2 kara j236HK ADC jHP 5HK jLK jMK ADC jMP 5LPx2 5MKx2 5HK jLP jLK jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 2HP OTG 623HP 236PP	7033	1	Anywhere	Universal	Easier 5HPx2 kara Divekick route Can use two divekicks on the first string to make the route more consistent.	(video)
2LK 2MK 2HP 236MP 5MP 5HPx2 kara j236HK AD jHP 5MKx2 5HK jLK jHP ADC jLP jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HPx1 214HP~P 236PP	7197	1	Anywhere	Universal	Optimized for consistency As long as you are in range for 2HP, this route always works and does decent damage Uses OTG	(video)
2LK 2MK 5HPx2 kara j236HK ADC jHP 5HK jMK j236HK~LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HK jLK jMK ADC jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 2HP OTG 623HP 236PP	7436	1	Anywhere	Universal	Optimal 5HPx2 kara Divekick starter route Uses the last two divekicks later in the route instead of early.	(video)
2LK 2MP 5HK jHP j236HK ADC jHP j236HK~MK 2MP 5MKx2 5HK jLK jMK ADC jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 2HP 623HP 236PP	7576	1	Anywhere	Universal	Delay first divekick and jHP if possible (kinda annoying, stick to above bnbs if too hard).	(video)
2LK 2MP 5HK jHP ADC jHP j236HK~K~MK 2MP 5MKx2 5HK jLK jMK ADC jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 2HP 623HP 236PP	7843	1	Anywhere	Heavies	Optimal midscreen route vs heavies Annoying on Cerebella, works on Parasoul as well.	(video)
2LK 2MK 5HK jMK ADC jHP 2HP 236HP dash 2MP 5MK(x2) 5HK jLK jHP ADC jMP 5LK 2MP 5MK(x2) 5HP 214HP~P 236PP	7807	1	Anywhere	Universal (except heavies)	Optimal midscreen route (doesn't work on heavies) Difficult on Bella. If 236HP is whiffing, try slightly delaying the jump after 5HK. If jHP is whiffing, delay the ADC slightly. If 5MK(x2) is whiffing, you're likely not dashing long enough. You might lose some hits of jMP on lightweights which will lose around 50 dmg, but the ground string after should still always work. The second clip on the youtube link shows the damage using a corner ender if you reach the corner by the end of the combo.	(video)
2LK 2MP 5HP 214HP~P otg (dash) 2MK 5HK 623HP 2MP 5MKx2 5HK jMK ADC jMP 5LK 5MKx2 236MP 5LPx2 2MP 5MKx2 5HPx2 j236K~K~K j236PP	8075	1	Close to Corner	Universal	Metergain combo (builds ~90%) IF fully in the corner, H Knuckle works ONLY on lights/Parasoul, additionally, you substitute 2MK with 5MKx2 for the otg pickup (Parasoul can be 2MK picked up if you care about optimising). Substitute H Knuckle with M Knuckle and this route is universal in the corner. Depending on distance from corner, you may need to microdash 2MK.	(video)
2LK 2MP 5HK 623HP OTG 6HP OTG 236MP 2MP 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jHP 5MKx2 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HP 214HP~P 236PP	8373	1	Corner	Universal	The video shows 2HP instead of 6HP, which is a bit easier but does less damage	(video)
2LK 2MP 5HPx2 (kara) j236K ADC jMP 5MKx2 5HK dl jMK ADC jLP jMP 2MP 5MKx2 5HK dl jLK jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HP Snap	4967	1	~3/4 of the stage from the corner	Universal	Happy birthday corner carry combo	(video)

6HP

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
6HP 214LP dash OTG 2LK 5MP 5HPx2 kara j236HK ADC jMK jHP dash 5MKx2 5HK jLK jMK ADC jMP 5LPx2 2MP 5MKx2 5HP 214HP~P 236PP	7368	1	Midscreen/Anywhere	Universal	6HP Midscreen conversion.	(video)
6HP 214LP~P OTG 2HP 236MP 2LP 5HK 623HP 2MP 5MKx2 5HK jLP jLK jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HPx2 j236HK~K~K 236PP	8814	1	Corner	Universal	6HP Corner conversion.	(video)

Throw

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
Throw OTG 236MP dash 5MP 5HPx2 kara j236HK ADC jHP dash 5LPx2 2MP 5MKx2 5HK jLK jMK ADC jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HP 214HP~P 236PP	5680	1	Anywhere	Universal	Caio's ground throw conversion.	(video)
Throw xx 236LP(whiff) OTG 2MP 2MK 5HK 623HP (slight delay) Rising jMK jHP 6MP 6HP 236MP 5MKx2 236MP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 236MP 5LPx2 2MP 5MKx2 5HPx2 236K~K~K 236PP	6828	1	Corner	Lights	Optimal corner route for lights.	(video)
Throw xx 236LP(whiff) OTG 2MP 2MK 5HK 623HP (slight delay) 5MKx2 5HPx2 236K ADC jMP 6MP 6HP 236MP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 236MP 5LPx2 2MP 5MKx2 5HPx2 236K~K 236PP	6810	1	Corner	Universal	Optimal corner route Omit the 236LP whiff on Band.	(video)

Air Throw

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
Air throw dash OTG 2MP 5MK 5HPx2 kara j236HK ADC jHP 5HK jMK j236HK~LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HK jLK jMK ADC jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HP 214HP~P 236PP	5736	1	Anywhere	Universal	Caio's air throw conversion	(video)

Pillar of Creation (214KK)

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
214KK 2HP 236HP 2MP 5HPx2 kara j236LK ADC jHP 5HK jLK jMK ADC jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HP 214HP~P 236PP	6977	3	Midscreen	Universal	Midscreen Pillar of Creation combo Works for DHCs as well	[ (video)]
214KK 236HP 6HP 236HP 5HK 623HP 2MP 5MKx2 5HPx2 j236HK~LK~LK 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 2HP 623HP j236PP	7831	3	Corner	Universal	Optimal corner Pillar of Creation combo Works for DHCs as well	[ (video)]

Star Power (22KK)

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
2LK 2MP 5MKx2 2HK 5LPx2 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jHP 5MKx2 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jMP 2MP 5HK dash 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 2HK 214LP~P 22KK	9432	3	Anywhere	Universal	Add !2HP after the ender for 165 extra damage (9597 total)	(video)
2LK 2MP 5MKx2 2HK 214LP 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jHP 5MKx2 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jMP 5LK 5MKx2 2HK 2LPx2 2MP 5MKx2 2HK 214LP~P 22KK	9886	3	Anywhere	Universal	Uses OTG Add !2HP after the ender for 165 extra damage (10051 total)	(video)
5HK(star) 236LP(whiff) dash 2HK 5LPx2 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jHP 5MKx2 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jMP 2MP 5HK dash 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 2HK 214HP~P 22KK	9870	2	Anywhere	Universal	Easy 5HK star confirm Whiff Crescent isn't required but is useful in matches Uses OTG Add !2HP after the ender for 165 extra damage (10035 total)	(video)
5HK(star) dash jHK dash 2HP 236HP dash 5MKx2 2HP 236HP dash 2MP 2HP dash 5LK 5MKx2 2HK 5LPx2 2MP 5MKx2 2HK 214HP~P 22KK	10796	3	Anywhere	Universal	Harder 5HK star route, more damage Trickier on heavies Can work without OTG Add !2HP after the ender for 165 extra damage (10961 total)	(video)
jHK dash 2HP 236HP dash 2HP 236HP dash 5MKx2 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jMP 5HK dash 5LK 5MKx2 2HK 5LPx2 2MP 5MKx2 2HK 214HP~P 22KK	11542	3	Anywhere	Universal	Harder on heavies Add !2HP after the ender for 165 extra damage (11707 total)	(video)

Double Snap

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
Snapback dash 2LK 2MP (5HK 236HP)xN	N/A	1	Corner	Universal		(video)

Counter Hit Punishes

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
CH 623HP OTG 214KK dash 2MP 5HPx2 kara j236HK ADC jHP 5HK jMK j236HK~LK 5MKx2 5HK jLK jMK ADC jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HP 214HP~P 236PP	8343	3	Anywhere	Universal		(video)
CH 2HP OTG 236MP 2MP 5HPx2 kara j236HK ADC jHP 2MK 5HPx2 kara j236HK ADC jMK jHP dash 5LPx2 5MKx2 5HK jLK jMK ADC jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HP 214HP~P 236PP	8722	1	Anywhere	Universal		(video)
CH 2HP OTG 236MP 2MP 5HK 623HP 5MKx2 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jMK jHP dash 5LPx2 2MP 5MKx2 5HK jLK jHP ADC jMP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HPx2 j236HK~K 236PP	9517	1	Corner	Universal		(video)
5HK 623HP OTG 6HP OTG 236MP 2MP 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jHP 5MKx2 5HPx2 j236HK ADC jMK jHP dash 5LPx2 2MP 5MKx2 236MP 5LK 2MP 5MKx2 5HP 214HP~P 236PP	9786	1	Corner	Universal		(video)

Midscreen Assist Kill

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
5MKx2 5HK jHP ADC jHP repeat	N/A	0	Midscreen	Universal	Add 5LK to make it easier.	(video)

Damage/Undizzy Ratios

Note: These tables aren't up to date with the Umbrella Patch changes (damage nerfs, and Install 6MP no longer producing a star).

Normal

Move	Damage/undizzy	Damage (max scaling)	Undizzy
214HP~P	17.85	310	20
623HP	15.1	302	20
6HP	13.73333333	412	30
2HP	11.9	357	30
jMP	10	200	20
5HPx2	9.333333333	280	30
5LK	9.333333333	140	15
j236K~K~K	9.333333333	140	15
214HP	9	140	20
5MKx2	9	180	20
623MP	9	180	20
5LP	8	120	15
2LP	8	120	15
236HP	7.5	150	20
j236K (all three)	7.111111111	320	45
214MP	7	110	20
623LP	7	140	20
j236K~K	6.666666667	100	15
5HK	6.333333333	190	30
jMK	6.25	125	20
2MP	6	120	20
jHP	5.833333333	175	30
2MK	5.75	115	20
236MP	5.5	110	20
214LP	5.5	90	20
j236K	5.333333333	80	15
5MP	5	100	20
6MP	5	100	20
5HP	4.666666667	140	30
5MK	4	80	20
jLK	4	60	15
236LP	3.5	70	20
2LK	3.333333333	50	15
jLP	3.333333333	50	15

Install

Move	Damage/undizzy	Damage (max scaling)	Undizzy
jMP	28	560	20
2HP	20.56666667	617	30
6HP	18.06666667	542	30
5MKx2	18	360	20
5HPx2	16.66666667	500	30
5LP	16	240	15
2LP	16	240	15
jHK	15.66666667	470	30
2HK	15	450	30
jHP	14.83333333	445	30
5LK	13.33333333	200	15
22K	12.36666667	371	30
jMK	10-75	215	20
5HK	10.66666667	320	30
2MP	10.5	210	20
2MK	10.25	205	20
5MP	9.5	190	20
6MP	9.5	190	20
5MK	8.5	170	20
jLK	8	120	15
5HP	7.666666667	230	30
2LK	7.333333333	110	15
jLP	7.333333333	110	15