Melty Blood/MBTL/Kohaku/Combos

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

Getting Started

Starter Combos

The combos listed below are BNB shortcuts for when you want a quick combo to learn. See the Starters and Enders section for the best combos to do situationally.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2A > 2C > 236B~B > j.[C] > dl.j.B > 5B > 3C > j.BC > dj.BC > AT				Anywhere
2A universal BNB. Can ommit the j.BC to save the double jump for a safejump setup.
2A > 2C > 236B~B > j.[C] > dl.j.B > 5B > 6C > 236A > 236C		1 Bar		Anywhere
2A universal Metered BNB. Ends in a hard knockdown with enough time to set up 22B oki. The (j.[C] > dl j.B) section can be omitted.
		1 Bar		Anywhere
Basic A shield counter combo with metered ender

Theory

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Enders

Kohaku has various enders based on the starter used and what resources are available.

Combo	Cost	Location
5B > 6C > 236A > 236C	1 Bar	Anywhere
Kohaku's most common metered ender. Gives extremely strong okizeme at the cost of meter.
5B > 6C > 22A > 6C > 236A > 236C	1 Bar	Anywhere
Same as ender above, but with a 22A extension. Works midscreen but only if your starter leaves you close enough to your opponent.
5B > 3C > j.BC > dj.BC > AT		Anywhere
Kohaku's 3C launcher AT ender. Doesn't work after a 3C/Shield Counter starter. Can ommit the j.BC to save the double jump for a safejump setup.
5B > 6C > 22A > 5C > 6C > 236A > 236C	1 Bar	Corner
Kohaku's cornered metered okizeme ender.

Starters

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2A > 2C > 236B~B > j.[C] > dl.j.B > Ender				Anywhere
Kohaku's main combo starter. The (j.[C] > dl j.B) section can be omitted.
2A > 2C > 236B~B > IADj.A(w) > Ender				Midscreen
Side switch starter. The IAD j.A should whiff with enough time for you to pick up the opponent on the other side.
2A > 2C > 236[B] > 6C > 236A~A > j.[C] > dl.j.B > Ender				Corner
Cornered opponent high damage starter.
				Anywhere
3C or grounded shield counter starter. Leaves you without a 3C launcher for use later in the combo.

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External Links

Kohaku Combo Optimization by Planned Tuna