Melty Blood/MBTL/Arcueid Brunestud/Combos
Notation Help | |
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Disclaimer: Combos are written by various writers, so notation may differ slightly from this notation. | |
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.
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(...) 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. |
Mostly up to date for 1.4 - special thanks to Hare, whose combo document is linked at the bottom of this page.
Midscreen
These combos typically work anywhere on the screen, but are intended to be used from 100%-to-corner to 60%-to-corner.
A Starter / IAD Starter
2B and 5B can be swapped in most combos - 5B often leads to more damage when used first, but it may be less desirable on block early depending on your preferred pressure structure.
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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2A > 2B > 5C > 4C > Airdash > dl.j.C > 623A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > (236BBB > 214C) OR (623AA > j.B > AT) | 214C: 3967
AT: 3411 |
214C: -17%
AT: 83% |
Anywhere | |
Combo from Arc's simplest 2A confirm string.
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(IAD > j.B(1) > )2AA(A) > 2B > 5C > 4C > Airdash > j.C > 623A > (5B > 214A > 5AA > 236BBB > 214C) OR (dl.2C > 623BB > j.B > AT) | 214C: 3665
AT: 3178 |
214C: -19%
AT: 78% |
Anywhere | |
2AA(A) or IAD j.B starter. Damage/meter values are for 2AA.
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IAD > j.C > 2A > 2B > 5C > 4C > Airdash > j.B(1) > j.2B > 623A > dl.2C > (236BBB > 214C) OR (623BB > j.C > AT) | 214C: 3911
AT: 3501 |
214C: -23%
AT: 85% |
Anywhere | |
IAD j.C route. Truly universal BNB routing - works from any non-launching normal starter no matter how bad.
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5A > 5B > 5C > 623B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 214A > 5A > RB1 > (236BBB > 214C) OR (623AA > j.B > j.C > AT) | 214C: 3938
AT: 3508 |
214C: -14%
AT: 95% |
Anywhere | |
Air hit starter. Used from antiairs, catching jumps, or air unblockables.
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B / C Starters
All combos listed for 2B also work for 5B and 5C. Do note for posterity that 5B is an inferior starter to 2B, so even though it works for all of the combos in this section it may not be interchangeable for other 2B starter combos. Also, 2C typically can't use the same routing as other normals, so it requires some specialized confirms.
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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2B > 5C > 4C > Airdash > j.C > 623A > 2C > 236[A] > 2A > 5B > 214A > 5A > RB1 > (236BBB > 214C) OR (3C > j.B > j.C > AT) | 214C: 4193
AT: 3634 |
Anywhere | ||
The standard 2B combo.
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5[B] > dl.5C > 623B > 623A > 4C > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 3C > j.B > j.C > AT | 3770 | Anywhere
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5[B] > dl.5C > 623B > 623A > 4C > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 236BBB > 214C | 4305 | Anywhere
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j.2[B] > 623A > 2B > 4C(1) > 623B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5A > RB1 > RB2 > j.B > j.C > AT | 3659 | Anywhere
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j.2[B] > 623A > 2B > 4C(1) > 623B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5A > RB1 > 236BBB > 214C | 4210 | Anywhere
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2C > 236B4X > 2A > 5C > 623B > 4C(1) > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5A > 623AA > j.B(1) > j.C > AT | 3617 | Anywhere
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2C > 236B4X > 2A > 5C > 623B > 4C(1) > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5A > 236BBB > 214C | 4002 | Anywhere
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2C > Rebeat > Dash > (OTG )2B > 5B > 5C > 5C > RB1 > RB2 > 236BBB | 1992 | 0% | 54% | Anywhere |
2C OTG string. Situationally good for squeezing out some extra corner carry, damage, and metergain in matchups vs characters who are hard to control on defense. Can tack on 236C at the end for ~200 more damage (2175). Everything has to be done as fast as possible. |
Special Starter
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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236B4X > 236B4X > 2B > 4C(1) > 623B > 5C > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5A > 623AA > j.B(1) > j.C > AT | 3804 | Anywhere
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236B4X > 2B > 4C(1) > 623B > 5C > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5A > 236BBB > 214C | 4193 | Anywhere
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623B > 2B > 4C(1) > 623A > 5C > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 3C > j.B > j.C > AT | 3833 | Anywhere
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623B > 2B > 4C(1) > 623A > 5C > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 236BBB > 214C | 4370 | Anywhere |
Moon Skill Starter
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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2B+C(3) > jc > dl.j.C > 623A > 5B > 5C > 623B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 214A > 5A > 236BBB > 214C | 4420 | Anywhere
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3B+C > 2B > 4C(1) > 623B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5A > 236BBB > 214C | 4191 | Anywhere
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6B+C > 4C(1) > 623B > 5B > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 5C > 236BBB > 214C | 4470 | Anywhere
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4B+C > 2B+C(1) > jc > j.2[B] > 623A > 4C > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 5C > 236BBB > 214C | 3975 | Anywhere |
Anti-Backdash
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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2A > 2C > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 5B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 5C > 623AA > j.C > AT | 3474 | Anywhere | ||
【Anti-Backstep】(Routes to use if 2A hits) | ||||
2A > 2C > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 5B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 236BBB > 214C | 3908 | Anywhere | ||
【Anti-Backstep】(Routes to use if 2A hits) | ||||
2A(w) > 2C > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 5B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 623AA > j.B > j.C > AT | 3749 | Anywhere | ||
【Anti-Backstep】(Routes to use if 2A is dodged by a backstep) | ||||
2A(w) > 2C > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 5B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > jc > j.2B > 236BBB > 214C | 4213 | Anywhere | ||
【Anti-Backstep】(Routes to use if 2A is dodged by a backstep) | ||||
2A(w) > 2C > 623B > 4C(1) > 623A > 5B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 214A > 5A > 3C > j.B > j.C > AT | 3713 | Anywhere | ||
【Anti-Backstep】(Routes to use if 2A is dodged by a backstep) | ||||
2A(w) > 2C > 623B > 4C(1) > 623A > 5B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 214A > 5A > 236BBB > 214C | 4248 | Anywhere | ||
【Anti-Backstep】(Routes to use if 2A is dodged by a backstep) |
Moon Drive
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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2A > 2B > 5C > MD > 2B+C(2) > jc > dl.j.C > 623A > 4C > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > jc > j.2B+C(1) > jc > j.2B > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 5801 | 130% | Anywhere
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2A > 2A > 2B > 5C > MD > 2B+C(2) > jc > dl.j.B(1) > 623A > 4C > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > jc > j.2C > j.2B+C(1) > jc > j.2B > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 5455 | 140% | Anywhere
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IAD > j.B > 2A > 2B > MD > 2B+C(2) > jc > dl.j.C > 623A > 4C > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > jc > j.2B+C(1) > jc > j.2B > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 5733 | 140% | Anywhere
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2A(w) > 2C > 623B > MD > 2B+C(2) > jc > dl.j.B(1) > 623A > 4C > 214A > 5C > 236[A] > 5B > jc > j.2C > j.2B+C(1) > jc > j.2B > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 5932 | 140% | Anywhere | |
Anti Backstep | ||||
2B > 5C > MD > 2B+C(2) > jc > j.B(1) > 623A > 5B > 623B > 4C > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 5A > jc > j.2C > j.2B+C(1) > jc > j.2B > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 5987 | 150% | Anywhere
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j.2B > 22A(2) > MD > 2B+C > Airdash > j.B(1) > 623A > 5B > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 5C > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 5839 | 140% | Anywhere
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5[B] > 5C > MD > 623B > 6B+C > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 5954 | 150% | Anywhere
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214B > MD > 2B+C(2) > jc > j.C > 623A > 5B > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 6000 | 150% | Anywhere
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22C(8) > MD > j.2[B] > 623A > 2B > 4C(1) > 623B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5AA > 236BBB > 236B+C | 4514 | 50% | Anywhere | |
(Change the timing of j.2[B] to switch sides or stay on > the same side) | ||||
236B~B(4) > MD > 6B+C > 5C > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > jc > j.2C > j.2B+C(1) > jc > j.2B > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 5878 | 160% | Anywhere
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236B4X > MD > 2B+C(3) > jc > dl.j.B(1) > 623A > 5B > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > jc > j.2C > j.2B+C(1) > jc > j.2B > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 5891 | 160% | Anywhere |
Corner
A Starter
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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2A > 2B > 5C > 214B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > 3C > j.B > j.C > AT | 3708, 2A2A Starter 3504, j.66 j.B Starter 3677 | Corner | ||
For IAD j.C starter, do 2C 214B 236[A] | ||||
2A > 2B > 5C > 214B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 214C | 4287, 2A2A Starter 4081, j.66 j.B Starter 4281 | Corner | ||
For IAD j.C starter, do 2C 214B 236[A] | ||||
2A > 2B > 5C > 4C(1) > 214B > 236[A] > 2CSideswap > 5B > 623AA > j.C > 4AT | 3681 | 0% | 86% | Corner |
Sets up ambiguous left/right. |
B/C Starter
In this case, 5B being a better starter than 2B is relevant - the listed 2B combos require alteration to function with 5B starter. 2C starter is less specialized in corner, but you may have to use it twice and incur SMP if you don't want to modify your routing significantly.
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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2B > 5C > 214B > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > 3C > j.C > AT | 3953 | Corner | ||
Omit the 4C(1) 214A from 5B starter, or if you want to make it easier. | ||||
2B > 5C > 214B > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 214C | 4477 | Corner | ||
Omit the 4C(1) 214A from 5B starter, or if you want to make it easier. | ||||
5[B] > dl.5C > 623B > 214B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 623AA > 3C > j.B > j.C > AT | 3928 | Corner
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5[B] > dl.5C > 623B > 214B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 214C | 4500 | Corner
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5[B] > 5C > 214B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236A > 2B > 623AA > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 214C | 4564 | 100% | Corner | |
Alternate 5[B] | ||||
2B > 5C > 214B > 214A > 22AA > 2C > 236[A] > 5BSideswap > 623AA > j.C > j.B(1) > 4AT | 3956 | 0% | 106% | Corner |
Sets up ambiguous left/right. | ||||
3C > j.C > j.2C > 22A(1)A > 2B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5A > 623AA > jc > j.B > AT | 3200 | Corner
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3C > j.C > j.2C > 22A(1)A > 2B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 214C | 3773 | Corner |
Throw Starter
Throw combos start with both a high hitstun decay value and also poor starting damage prorate. Doing a harder combo is at most 75 more damage, so its better to either pick a combo with a superior okizeme situation or just one you personally find more reliable.
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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Throw > 214A > dl.2C > 236[A] > 5A > 623A > dl.5A > 5B > 3C > j.C > AT | 2266 | 0 | 75% | Corner |
Reliable, decently optimized combo.
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Throw > sj > j.B(1) > j.2C > dl.j.22A(2)~A > 2C > 5B > 3C > j.C > AT | 2071 | 0 | 61% | Corner |
Poor damage, but works at up to 33%-from-corner. The route of choice for converting from a throw just outside the corner. | ||||
Throw > 214B > 236[A] > 5B > 5C > RB1 > RB2 > j.C > j.B(2) > AT | 2145 | 0 | 65% | Corner |
Sets up a unique corner okizeme situation with the opponent displaced a few pixels from the corner if any part of the combo after 236A is delayed. Do 236A 2B for an easier combo at the expense of 9 damage. See section on corner steal combos. | ||||
Throw > j.2C > 2A > 5B > 2C/dl.2C > 236[A] > Sideswap > 2A > 5A > 5B > RB1 > RB2 > j.A > j.B > j.C > IAD > 4AT | 1994 | Corner | ||
Alternative corner steal setup |
Corner Moon Drive
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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2A > 2B > 5C > MD > 4C(1) > 214B > 623B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 6023 | Approx. 140% | Corner
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2AA > 2B > 5C > MD > 214B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 5731 | 140% | Corner
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IAD > j.B > 2A > 2B > MD > 5C > 4C(1) > 214B > 623B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 6027 | 150% | Corner
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2B > 5C > MD > 214B > 4C(1) > 214A > 5B > 623B > 2C > 236[A] > 5A > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 6164 | 160% | Corner
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5[B] > dl.5C > MD > 214B > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 6219 | 150% | Corner
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214B > MD > 6B+C > 5B > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2B > 2C > 236[A] > 5A > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 236B+C | 6303 | 180% | Corner |
Misc
Air to Air Starter
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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j.B > j.C > 2B+C(1) > jc > j.2[B] > 623A > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 5B > 623AA > jc > j.A > AT | 3548 | Anywhere
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j.B > j.C > 2B+C(1) > jc > j.2[B] > 623A > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 5C > 236BBB > 214C | 4110 | Anywhere
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FC j.C > 5B > 5C > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 623AA > j.B > AT | 4134 | Anywhere | ||
Midscreen Air Counter | ||||
FC j.C > 5B > 5C > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 236BBB > 214C | 4565 | Anywhere | ||
Midscreen Air Counter | ||||
CH j.C > 5C > 214B > 623B > 4C > 214A > 5B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 623AA > 3C > j.B > AT | 4399 | Anywhere | ||
Corner Air Counter | ||||
CH j.C > 5C > 214B > 623B > 4C > 214A > 5B > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB | 4942 | Anywhere | ||
Corner Air Counter |
Shield Counter
Combo | Damage | Cost | Meter Gain | Location |
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D~B+C > 5C > 214B > 623B > 2B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5A > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 214C | 214C: 3936
AT: 3391 |
214C: -3%
AT: 102% |
Anywhere | |
Reliable Shield A combo - also works for 3C.
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D~B+C > 5C > 214B > 623B > 2B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5A > 623AA > jc > j.B > j.C > AT | 3698 | Anywhere | ||
※Shield B Counter Hit is the same route as B+C | ||||
D~B+C > 5C > 214B > 623B > 5A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 214C | 4132 | Anywhere | ||
※Shield B Counter Hit is the same route as B+C | ||||
D~B+C > 5C > 214B > 623B > 5A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > jc > j.B > j.C > AT | 3574 | Corner
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D~A > j.C > j.2C > 22A(1)A > 2B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > jc > j.2[B] > 236BBB > 214C | 4183 | Corner
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D~A > j.C > j.2C > 22A(1)A > 2B > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 623AA > jc > j.B > AT | 3715 | Corner | ||
Regular Hit Start | ||||
D~B+C > 5B > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 5C > 236BBB > 214C | 4271 | Corner | ||
Regular Hit Start | ||||
CH D~B+C > 5B > 623B > 4C(1) > 214A > 2C > 236[A] > 2B > 5C > 623AA > j.C > AT | 3804 | Corner | ||
Counter Hit Start | ||||
CH D~A > j.C > 2B+C(1) > jc > j.2[B] > 623A > 2A > 2C > 236[A] > 5B > 214A > 5AA > (236BBB > 214C) OR (623AA > j.B > AT) | 4355 | Corner | ||
Counter Hit Start |
Notes
Near-Corner Routing
Arcueid has natural tools that give her routes very high corner carry, so "near corner" for Arcueid can mean anywhere from true midscreen(60%-to-corner) to almost in the corner(16%-to-corner). Most midscreen routes can be improved by slotting in a 214B at the end when Arc reaches the corner. Some can further benefit from 623AA afterwards, but it's often too difficult to use it due to height, proration, or both. It is possible to optimize routing specifically for near-corner hits, but use your own discretion for whether it's worth the effort.
Corner steal combos
Corner steal combos are a class of combos first discovered by Japanese players @ymd_alternative and @grovegrow31 that set up a unique okizeme situation where, depending on minor delays made in combos, Arcueid can leave a cornered opponent displaced from the corner by extremely small amounts (a minimum difference of 2 pixels). Can be very hard to block the resulting left/right mixup when executed well.
Situational: Frametrap Combos
Some moves of Arc's moves lead to a different combo routing on counter hit or when used late in a string after other options have been used. In the best case, e.g. 236XX~X, landing a counterhit as a frametrap can lead to a full meterless combo where otherwise it would be impossible. In other cases, such as using a late 2C in a blockstring, you may just have to pick up with whatever you can, be it any special move or even autocombo.
Situational: Trades
In some situations, having an attack trade with the opponent can still lead to a combo for Arc - at times even better than what she would normally get. For example, if the opponent mashes a 5F normal against 236XX~4X, the trade will give Arc a full meterless combo.
External Links
- アルクコンボメモ by はれ; current as of 1.4. Outdated translated version here.
- Combo spreadsheet by Charby. Up to date for 1.4.