Spectral vs Generation/Krayce

Krayce
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

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.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Armored moves that open some safe options for anti-airs Big normals, which can stuff a lot of zoning if spaced properly. 623C is his strongest anti-air as it is a true invulnerable DP and covers a lot of space. Far 5D is one of his best neutral buttons since it not only eats most projectiles, but can also cancel your dash. Krayce's lvl 3 is really good at punishing raw super projectiles since it's fully invincible and covers a lot of distance. Incredible corner game pressure, thanks to his corner carry combos and okizeme setups. Has a true corner infinite with f.5A -> 5C > 236B micro walk loops He has the best D Palette in the game because it makes him Ike from Fire Emblem.

Armored moves can be beaten by lows or 2+ attacks Armored moves are inconsistent in general and need further testing Big hurtbox, prone to getting hit by high normals that would normally be anti-airs. 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

Far Standing Normals

5A Brofist? Brofist?	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - A quick jab. Good to use sometimes in neutral but whiffs against Erile and Ryuken in 214d.

5B Please don't be crouching I really want this to hit Please don't be crouching I really want this to hit	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Far poke. Whiffs against crouching opponents but can anti-air if spaced properly.

5C The weaker overhead The weaker overhead	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High - - - - - 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.

f.5D Krayce won't hesitate to play dirty Krayce won't hesitate to play dirty	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - 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

Close Standing Normals

cl.5A Knock Knock? Knock Knock?	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - nearly identical to f.5a. need to test

cl.5B Krayce must have been a football player before he decided to hunt swords Krayce must have been a football player before he decided to hunt swords	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - 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 This might hurt This might hurt	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Krayce slashes slightly upwards. One of your best ways to start a combo in terms of optimal damage

cl.5D A kick to the shins has always worked out, hasn't it? A kick to the shins has always worked out, hasn't it?	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - Low - - - - - 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 Give me your kneecaps Give me your kneecaps	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - Low - - - - - Krayce does a low punch. Good button to punish unsafe normals and also used for his low starter BnBs.

2B BAKANE! BAKANE!	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - Low - - - - - 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 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 - High/low - - - - - 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.

2D Fair button, I swear! Fair button, I swear!	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - Low - - - - - 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.

Command Normals

4C 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 - High - - - - - 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.

3D 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 - Low - - - - - 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 Mini stab! Mini stab!	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High - - - - - 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 Nice jump you did there, would be a shame if controlled the air. Nice jump you did there, would be a shame if controlled the air.	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High - - - - - 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 Almost an Aether Almost an Aether	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High - - - - - 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 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 - High - - - - - 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 A really good combo filler A really good combo filler	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - 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.

Throws

A+D Forward Throw THIS. IS. SPARTA! THIS. IS. SPARTA!	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - 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 *teleports behind you* "nothing personal, kid" *teleports behind you* "nothing personal, kid"	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - 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	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - 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	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - 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 Standing Parry Standing Parry Crouching Parry Crouching Parry Jumping Parry Jumping Parry	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - - - - - - - look at his hand 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

Wind Slice Blade/Sword 214x ~> B ~> B ~> C Distance will vary based on button pressed Distance will vary based on button pressed 1st Follow up 1st Follow up 2nd Follow up 2nd Follow up 3rd Follow up 3rd Follow up

Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - A goes the shortest distance, B a medium distance, 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. Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Hits three times and can cancel into supers. third followup can be parried on block The last hit will knock the opponent into the air canceling on the second hit is usually preferable for combos

236d 236d ~> B ~> B ~> C File:Krayce 236d.png Hey! Check your shins Hey! Check your shins 1st Follow up 1st Follow up 2nd Follow up 2nd Follow up 3rd Follow up 3rd Follow up

Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Identical to 214a/b/c but Krayce does a small hop and slides, doing a low. Good for checking the opponent's feet but goes at a fixed range. Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Followups are the exact same as the 214A/B/C versions.

214d D follow up D follow up B follow up B follow up B ~> B follow up B ~> B follow up File:Krayce 214d bc.png B ~> C follow up B ~> C follow up

Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Short range kick but starts a rekka equally as important to Krayce's gameplan as 214a/b/c Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - The option that allows for SOT. Has high combo scaling. Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - This is where the rekka branches. Go for B to do a windmill attack or C for a command grab. Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Absurdly high damage which can also hit opponents in the air if done raw, although not advised. Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - Jump - - - - - 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.

236a/b/c Haha it's still my turn Haha it's still my turn

Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - Mid N/A - - - - Lingering immobile projectile. 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)

623a/b/c You're going to the corner, you hear me? You're going to the corner, you hear me?	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - Mid N/A - - - - Wide reach and good startup C version is invulnerable when the C version is blocked/hits a second 623c can be added that wallbounces. His main meterless corner carry ender.

Super Moves

Level 1 Supers

214214a/b/c Here it comes... Here it comes... By Odin's beard! By Odin's beard!

Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - Mid N/A - - - - Three quick and wide sword slices guard crashes in burst. Either follow up with the ender or link into the stylish loop. Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - High/Low - - - - - Follow up on hit/block with 236ab. causes HKD and deals great damage Do this if you want the damage and the oki game.

236236a/b/c Wanna see me cause tornado warnings around the city? Wanna see me cause tornado warnings around the city?	Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - Mid N/A - - - - Highest vertical hitbox in the game and travels 3/4 of the screen which deals less damage than 214214a/b/c ~> 236ab. 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

632146a+b+c (K-I-L-L GOD) "YOU PRESSING BUTTONS?" "YOU PRESSING BUTTONS?" No sympathy recieved No sympathy recieved

Damage Guard Cancel Startup Adv Hit Adv Block Chain Adv Block - Mid N/A - - - - The best looking super of them all, I don't care what anyone says. 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.

Strategy

Fight for your friends, Give no sympathy
-abuse armor
-use a/d normals to start combos
-cancel the step dash with any standing normal. preferably f.5d
-use j.b and j.c as anti-airs

Combos

Chain Combos

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