Idol Showdown/Ayame Nakiri/Combos

Combos

Combo Notation Help
Disclaimer: Combos are written by different authors, so the notation used can vary from the standard one. For additional information on terminology for Idol Showdown or fighting games in general, please consult the Idol Showdown Glossary or the Fighting Game Glossary.
#X	Input writted with numpad notation for the direction/motion input followed by the action.
X > Y	X input is cancelled into Y.
X, Y	X input is linked to Y, meaning Y is done after X's recovery frames.
X~Y	This notation has two meanings: 1. Use attack X with followup Y. 2. Input X, and then within a few frames, input Y. Sometimes referred to as "kara cancelling".
[X]	Input X is held down.
{X}	Input is partially charged (as in, not tapped but not held to full charge either).
(X)	Input X is optional. Typically, the combo will be easier without this input.
X/Y	Choose between input X or input Y.
#jc	Jump cancel. The number (7, 8, or 9) indicates which direction the jump cancel should be input if it is important to the combo.
j.X	Jumping input X. X should be input while airborne.
dl.X	Delayed input X. There will be some delay before inputting X.
CH X	Counterhit with input X. This is used for combo starters that require counterhit confirm.
OTG X	Input X while the opponent is knocked down but still able to be hit.
X(n)	Number of hits of a multihit attack. If an attack is multihit and this is not specified, it is assumed to let the maximum number of hits complete before proceeding.
scc	Superchat Cancel. Idol Showdown unique mechanic that allows you to cancel the recovery of one special into another special.

Combo Theory

Mid-screen

The goal of a combo midscreen is to secure oki, as well as get as much corner carry as possible. Her conventional starters lead into large corner carry with rejump routes. From long range pokes, Ayame can confirm into 236MMM into 22L for a full combo by using 1 Super Chat meter.

Corner

The corner allows access to 214M in combos. After lifting the enemy with a move such as 5H, 214M can be used to loop into another string. Keep the juggle limit in mind, 2 flips before an ender is best. Generally you can do a standard combo route and then end by looping 214M for meter gain.

Enders

Ayame has a few conventional enders.

2H > j.M > j.214L

• Good for ending simple combos. Leaves good oki to setup a meaty.

22M

• Has a good amount of corner carry and sets up a meaty on wakeup. Very lenient and consistent combo ender, so this is how you'll end most of your combos.

236MM

• Knocks down for good oki when used in juggles. Large corner carry also.

236S

• Basically every move combos into 236S in juggles. Useful for closing out rounds for with high damage.

3H

• This is her best ender for setting up oki. When properly spaced, you can go for an ambiguous left right jH mixup by air drifting. However, these mixups are not safejumps, so they will lose to characters who have an

invincible reversal.

Mid-screen

Reliable

Combo	Difficulty	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5L > 5M > 5H > 22L > 2M > 2H > 22L > 2M > 2H > jM > j214M	Easy	260	0 Star; 0 SC	60% Star; 60% SC Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Basic midscreen BNB for decent damage
5L > 5M > 5H > 22M > 22L (SCC) > 2M > 2H > 22M > 22L (SCC) > 2M > 2H > jM > j214M	Easy	314	0 Star; 2 SC	70% Star; 90% SC Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Optimized basic bnb that utilizes SCC. May also only require 1 SCC by only opting for 22M>22L SCC once.

Rejumps

Combo	Difficulty	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5L > 5M > 5H > 22L > 5H > 22L > 2M > 5M > slight delay 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > slight delay 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > 22M	Medium	292	0 Star; 0 SC	70% Star; 55% SC Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Rejump midscreen 5L/2L conversion.
5L > 5M > 5H > 22L > 2M > 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > 22L > 2M > 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > 22M	Medium	277	0 Star; 0 SC	70% Star; 55% SC Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Slightly easier variation of the rejump for less damage.
2M > 236MMM > 22L > 5H > 22L > 2M > 5M > 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > slight delay 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > 22M	Medium	394	1 Super chat	70% Star; 95% SC Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Rejump midscreen conversion off of 2M into 236M or raw 236M in neutral.
2M > 236MMM > 22L > 5H > 22L > 2M > 5M > 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > slight delay 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > 214M > 5L > 2M > 214M > 5L > 2M > 22M	Medium	403	1 Super chat	80% Star,10-% SC Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Rejump midscreen conversion off of 2M into 236M or raw 236M in neutral. Midscreen to corner.

3H oki

Combo	Difficulty	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5L > 5M > 5H > 22L > 2M > 5M > 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > delay 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > 22L > 3H	Medium	271	0 Star; 0 SC	60% Star; 35% SC Opp: ?%	Corner
Rejump into 3H ender. Allows for left right jH oki
5L > 5M > 5H > 22L > 5H > 22L > 2M > 5M > 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > delay 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > 214M > 22H > j7M > microdash 5L > 3H	Medium	307	1 Star; 0 SC	Opp: ?%	Corner
Rejump into 3H ender off of 22H. Pulls back out of the corner for proper setup.

Corner

Combo	Difficulty	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2L > 5M > 5H > 5H > 2H > 22L > (md) 2M > 5M > 22L > (md) 2M > 5M > 2H > j.M > j.214L	Easy	257	0 Meter bar	150% Star; 35% SC Opp: ?%	Corner
Basic Corner route
2L > 5M > 5H > 3H > 22L > 5H > 22L > Microdash 2M > 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > 5M > 214M > 5L > 2M > 5M > 214M > 5L > 2M > 22M	Hard	277	0 Meter bar	200% star; 100% SCC Opp: ?%	Corner
Advanced corner route.
2L > 5M > 5H , 66 3H > 22L , 66 2M > 2H > 9jc dl.j.M , 5L > 5H > dl.3H > 22L , 66 2M > 2H > 9jc dl.j.M , 5L > 5M , 5M > 214M , 5L > 2L > 2M > 5M > 214M , 5L > 2L > 2M > 22M	Lunatic	293	None	~2.7	Corner
High damage corner route using a double rejump. With a 5L starter, omit the last 5L. With a 2M starter, replace the last 5M with 2M.
2L > 5M > 5H , 66 5H > 22L , 66 2M > 2H > 9jc dl.j.M , 5L > dl.3H > 22L , dl.2M > 2H > 9jc dl.j.M , 5L > dl.2M > 5M > 214M , 5L > 2L > 2M > 5M > 214M , 5L > 5M > dl.3H	Lunatic	289	None	~2.5	Corner
Alternative route ending with 3H to set up a crossup j.H by doing a delayed jump after. Hold 4 while jumping to instead stay on the same side. With a 2M starter, omit the third 2M and delay the 5M after.
2M > 236MMM > 22L > 5H > 22L > 2M > 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > 5M > 214M > 5L > 2M > 5M > 214M > 5L > 2M > 22M	Medium	371	1 Super Chat	190% Star; 100% SC Opp: ?%	Corner
Advanced corner route off of rekka confirm.

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