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

Damage

Ayame can spend SC or star meter to greatly increase her combo damage. For spending SC, whenever you do 22L in a combo, instead you can do 22M SCC 22L for the same launch but huge damage. For spending meter, you can utilize 22H and 236H rekka series early for large boosts in damage as well.

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.

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.
5L > 5M > 2H > 5H > 22L > 2H > 5H > 22L > 2M > 5M > 22M	Easy	278	0 Star; 0 SC	55% Star; 55% SC	Anywhere
Alternative choice for resourceless consistent bnb.

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 > 5M > 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.
5L > 5M > 5H > 22L > Microdash 5H > 3H > 22L > 2M > 5M > slight delay 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > slight delay 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > 22M	Hard	295	0 Star; 0 SC	70% Star; 55% SC Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Rejump midscreen 5L/2L conversion, Advanced

Corner

Combo	Difficulty	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5L > 5M > 5H > 5H > 2H > 22L > 2M > 5M > 22L > 2M > 5M > 2H > j.M > j.214M	Easy	282	0 Star; 0 SC	65% Star; 35% SC Opp: ?%	Corner
Basic Corner route
2M > 236MMM > 22L > 5H > 3H > 22L > microdash 5M > 2H > delay jM > 5L > 5M > 214M > 5L > 5M > 214M > 5L > 2M > 2H > 22M	Medium	403	1 Super Chat	Opp: ?%	Corner
rejump corner route off of rekka confirm.
5L > 5M > 5H > 5H > 22L > microdash 3H > 22L > 5M > delay 2H > delay j8M > 5L > 5M > 214M > 5L > 5M > 214M > 5L > 2M > 2H > 22M	Hard	301	0 Star; 0 SC	90% star; 95% SCC Opp: ?%	Corner
corner rejump route into 214M loops

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