KILL la KILL IF/Mako

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Health	12,000
Meter Multiplier	1.0x
Walkspeed	12th (T1) 8th (T2) 7th (T3) 2nd (T4)
Homing Dash Speed	17th (T1) 11th (T2) 9th (T3) 4th (T4)
Homing Dash Duration	110
Height	10.00
Weight	1
Jump Height	-
Jump Duration	-
Side Step Dash Invul	-
Front Step Dash Total	-
Side Step Dash Total	-
Back Step Dash Total	-
Has Forced A Ender	-
Has Forced B Ender	-
Has Forced C Ender	-

Introduction

Mako Mankanshoku (満艦飾 マコ)

Mako is a hyperactive, carefree and loving girl who seems to cling to anyone she befriends, emphasized by how she becomes inseparable from Ryūko very quickly. She is also quite lazy, as shown in how she goes to sleep as soon as class begins, humorously clashing with her hyperactivity

Overview

Mako is the premiere snowball character of the game. She levels up with her Tension Gauge to become stronger for doing well, eventually becoming the best character in the game at Tension Level 4. Mako starts off weak, but all she needs is 1-3 hits and she potentially has just won the game, as she can snowball extremely quickly with her ability to sustain offensive momentum and the usage of her best tool, 5C (commonly referred to as "Bat"). Her 5C is a massive near infinite threshold armored break attack that can be canceled into itself and can hit sidesteps, making it near impossible to defend against for long. Her ability to bat cancel can be used to skip neutral, scare your opponents into making mistakes, or just tank nearly anything she wishes. With all of this, she is one of the most stressful characters to be at the receiving end of, as all she needs is one hit.

Playstyle

Mako is a wacky grappler-esque snowball character that will thrash you for even the smallest mistakes.
Pros	Cons
Tension: Tension can be gained very easily, as she has guaranteed ways to gain levels such as using sp.C. With each increase in level, she gains enormous buffs such as giving certain attacks armor, more damage, new properties, etc, which can let her snowball to victory with potentially just one hit, and if she reaches Tension Level 4, she becomes the strongest character in the game. The Bat: Mako's most infamous move, 5C, is one of the best moves in the game, being a near infinite threshold armored unblockable reversal that hits sidesteps and can be dash canceled into itself. With her ability to dash cancel it, she can rapidly buffer the armor of 5C, d.C, and j.C to skip neutral and smash through the opponent's guard. Failsafe: Mako has a high health pool (12,000) and many failsafe options that make it difficult to stop her from gaining Tension even if she makes mistakes, such as gaining Tension if she is able to counter hit Counter Burst out of the opponent's combo or winning Bloody Valor as the defender. Mako also has certain moves knock herself down during recovery at lower Tension levels, this makes most punish options from most characters whiff as they cannot hit OTG. Flying Mako: If Mako achieves Valor Level 1, she can dash cancel her j.C so fast to the point where she ascends rapidly, she eventually hits the ceiling and she can do this forever to time out most characters if need be off of one hit.	Tension: While Tension can be gained easily if Mako gets in, she will always have to start the game in Tension Level 1, which is rather weak and leaves her at a considerable disadvantage when fighting characters that can zone her out or just run away from her, she also requires heavy momentum as Tension can also be lost by blocking or being hit with a counter hit Counter Burst. Double Edged Valor: While Mako's Valor does give her access to Flying Mako, it nerfs 5C. Her 5C gains a threshold armored run before the bat swing, and for the swing to initiate the run has to hit the opponent first, however the run itself cannot hit sidesteps.

Valor Level 1

• Tension level improves actions and adds all sorts of baffling effects.
• Tension levels raise faster and lower slower.
• If at Tension level 1 or 2, it will be boosted to level 3.
• If at Tension level 4, Mako's SP Gauge will automatically fill over time.
• Meter Multiplier is increased to 1.1x.

Valor Level 2

• Special break attacks powered up to super.
• Blocking now grants Tension instead of degrading it.
• If at Tension level 1 or 2, it will be boosted to level 3.
• Meter Multiplier is increased to 1.25x.

Valor Level 3

• Tension level is maxed out.
• Meter Multiplier is increased to 1.5x.

Notables

• Mako has certain effects when idling in Valor Level 1.

Close Ranged Attacks

5A

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 5A 200 - - 15 - - +300 Damage Tension Level 3 240 - - 15 - - +300 Damage Tension Level 4 300 - - 15 - - +300 Damage Advancing forward punch. 5AA 440 - - - Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 3 520 - - - Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 4 800 - - - Knockdown - +300 Damage Followup punch from above. 5AAA 700 - - - Sliding Knockdown N/A N/A Tension Level 3 & 4 800 - - - Sliding Knockdown N/A N/A Finishing blow. Only available after 5AA hits/was blocked. At Valor Level 1, adds an additional finisher hit that can wallsplat. Increases Mako's Tension on hit.

4/6A

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 4/6A 440 - - 23 Knockdown - +600 Damage Tension Level 3 740 - - 23 Knockdown - +600 Damage Tension Level 4 800 - - 23 Knockdown - +600 Damage Mako slams her fist to the ground, creating a tremor around her. At Tension Level 3, Mako forms a geyser that erupts in front of her. At Tension Level 4, a geyser erupts underneath the opponent regardless of the distance.

4/6A Ender	Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 570 - - - Sliding Knockdown N/A N/A A flurry of punches that increases meter gain. Increases Mako's Tension on hit.

2/8A

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 2/8A 300 - - 20 Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 3 480 - - 20 Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 4 800 - - 20 Knockdown - +300 Damage Mako leaps into the air with a kick. At Tension Level 3, gains two additional hits. At Tension Level 4, gains four additional hits and full invincibility. Can perform aerials afterwards. Upon landing, can cancel into Rolling Movement.

d.A	Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit d.A 880 - - 15 Sliding Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 4 1440 - - 15 Sliding Knockdown - +300 Damage Mako runs forward and rapidly flails her arms. At Tension Level 4, gains additional hits. On hit, can cancel into Rolling Movement. On whiff, Mako trips and is knocked down.

j.A

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit j.A 200 - - 16 Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 3 240 - - 16 Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 4 300 - - 16 Knockdown - +300 Damage Flies ahead in the air with a punch. j.AA 320 - - 18 Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 3 520 - - 18 Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 4 820 - - 18 Knockdown - +300 Damage Followup punch from above similar to 5AA. At Tension Level 3 & 4, gains additional hits. Can perform any ender afterwards.

Rolling A

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit Rolling A 840 - - 14 Sliding Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 3 1280 - - 14 Sliding Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 4 1420 - - 14 Sliding Knockdown - +300 Damage Mako flies forward with a multihit attack. At Tension Level 3, gains 7 additional hits. At Tension Level 4, gains 14 additional hits. Afterwards, Mako trips and is knocked down.

sp.A

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit sp.A 1340 - - 11 Sliding Knockdown - +1340 Damage Tension Level 3 2940 - - 11 Sliding Knockdown - +1340 Damage Tension Level 4 4340 - - 11 Knockdown - +1340 Damage Mako homes in on the opponent. On hit, she wails on the opponent with 20 consecutive punches. Becomes enhanced at Tension Level 3 & 4, but Mako's Tension Level drops to 2 afterwards. On whiff, Tension is decreased by one level and can cancel into Rolling Movement. Increases Mako's Tension on hit (Level 1 & 2 only). Threshold Armor on startup. Threshold is 700 damage before it wears off.

Long Ranged Attacks

5B

Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 240 each - - 25 Knockdown - +300 Damage Mako throws two tools at the opponent. Jump cancelable (only throws out one tool). Pressing 5B repeatedly throws even more tools. Can throw up to 8 tools in a row before having to stop. At Tension Level 3 & 4, Mako throws out two tools per throw. Can throw up to 24 tools in a row before having to stop.

5[B]	Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 5[B] 500 - - 71 Sliding Knockdown Guard Crush +600 Damage Tension Level 3 & 4 540 - - 71 Sliding Knockdown Guard Crush +600 Damage Once charged, Mako throws a fullscreen tool straight ahead. Dash cancelable while charging. At Tension Level 4, a tool is thrown left, right, and center.

d.B	Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit d.B 440 - - 25 Sliding Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 3 & 4 500 - - 25 Sliding Knockdown - +300 Damage Mako throws a fullscreen tool straight ahead. Transitions into Rolling Movement afterwards. At Tension Level 4, a tool is thrown left, right, and center.

j.B	Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 240 each - - 21 Knockdown - +300 Damage Mako throws two tools at the opponent. Pressing j.B repeatedly throws even more tools. Can throw up to 6 tools in a row before having to stop. At Tension Level 3 & 4, Mako throws out three tools per throw. Can throw up to 15 tools in a row before having to stop.

j.[B]	Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 360 each - - 34 Sliding Knockdown - +600 Damage Once charged, Mako throws out two waves of tools in front of her. Dash cancelable while charging.

Rolling B	Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 200 each - - 116 Knockdown - +300 Damage Mako jumps forward and throws out three tools into the air. Can perform aerials afterwards.

sp.B

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit sp.B 300 each - - 21 Sliding Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 3 300 each / 600 - - 21 Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 4 300 each / 800 - - 21 Knockdown - +300 Damage Mako leaps into the air, throwing out multiple tools at once. Can be performed on the ground or in the air. At Tension Level 3, Mako throws her bat at the opponent which then explodes, wallsplatting the opponent. At Tension Level 4, the explosion instead sends the opponent upwards.

Break Attacks

5C

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit Guard Break Counter Hit 5C 1500 - - 38 Sliding Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Tension Level 3 1500 - - 28 Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Tension Level 4 1600 - - 18 Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Mako takes out her bat and swings around her. Dash cancelable during the startup. Threshold Armor on startup, decreases incoming damage taken. Threshold is 9000 damage before it wears off, it will never break no matter what. At Tension Level 3, 5C startup is faster and now has the potential to wallsplat. At Tension Level 4, 5C startup is even faster. At Valor Level 1 starting at Tension Level 3, Mako runs at the opponent before swinging. Increases Mako's Tension on hit. Mako's Tension is decreased if 5C whiffs starting at Tension Level 3.

d.C

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit Guard Break Counter Hit d.C 600 - - 20 Sliding Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Tension Level 3 700 - - 20 Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Tension Level 4 800 - - 20 Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Mako jumps forward with an overhead swing. Afterwards, Mako trips and is knocked down. At Tension Level 3 & 4, Mako no longer trips on hit. Air Dash cancelable during the startup. At Valor Level 1 starting at Tension Level 3, transitions into Rolling Movement on hit. Increases Mako's Tension on hit.

j.C	Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit Guard Break Counter Hit j.C 1000 - - 25 Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Tension Level 3 1200 - - 20 Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Tension Level 4 1400 - - 15 Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Mako swings her bat in the air. Upon landing, Mako trips and is knocked down. Air Dash cancelable during the startup. Increases Mako's Tension on hit.

Rolling C

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit Guard Break Counter Hit Rolling C 1200 - - 32 Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Tension Level 3 1400 - - 25 Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Tension Level 4 1600 - - 18 Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Mako swings her bat in the air. Upon landing, Mako trips and is knocked down. At Tension Level 3 & 4, startup is decreased and Mako no longer trips on hit. Dash cancelable during the startup. Increases Mako's Tension on hit.

sp.C	Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit Guard Break Counter Hit sp.C 1800 - - 11 Sliding Knockdown N/A N/A Tension Level 4 2800 - - 11 Knockdown N/A N/A Mako does a HALLELUJAH pose. If done close enough, Mako thrashes the opponent and knocks them back. On hit, raises Mako's Tension to the next level. On whiff, decreases Mako's Tension Level by one. Invincible on startup.

Level 1 Valor Effects

Idle Hungry	Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit N/A - - N/A N/A N/A N/A Mako will complain that she's hungry, and she will lose a bit of life and meter. Mako has to be idle to activate.

Idle Sleeping	Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit N/A - - N/A N/A N/A N/A Mako will fall asleep, will restore health and meter as long as she is asleep. Mako has to be idle to activate.

Croquette	Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit N/A - - N/A N/A N/A N/A Mako will randomly drop croquettes, will restore a bit of health. Opponents can pick these up. There seems to be no pattern, seem to be completely random. Must be at level 3/4 tension.

Tools	Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit N/A - - N/A N/A N/A N/A After Mako does her air ender where she flies towards the opponent, tools will fly off of her and land on the opponent. Must be done in tension 3/4.

General Moves

Tension Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Level 4 Level 4

Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Mako utilizes a unique mechanic known as "Tension", each level of Tension increases her damage and movement while also enhancing her moveset. Mako can gain Tension Levels by achieving Valor Level 1, 2, or 3, Drawing in Bloody Valor as the attacker, landing 5AAA (Ender), 4/6A (Ender), sp.A (Tension Level 1 & 2 only), 5C, d.C, j.C, Rolling C, Counter Burst (counter hit), or Winning Bloody Valor as the defender. Mako's Tension can degrade by Blocking, losing a Clash, being put into a Knockdown, being put into a Sliding Knockdown, hitting the opponent with Counter Burst (no counter hit), hitting the opponent with sp.A (Tension Level 3 & 4 only), being Guard Crushed, Drawing in Bloody Valor as the defender, whiffing 5C, d.C, j.C, or Rolling C 3 times in a row, or whiffing sp.A, sp.C, Counter Burst, Valor Burst, and FIBER LOST SECRET ARTS. At Valor Level 1, if Mako is at Tension level 4 her SP Gauge will automatically fill over time, this can be stacked on top of the passive meter gain from Valor Level 3.

Rolling Movement

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit Rolling Movement 20 / 30 each - - - Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 3 20 / 40 each - - - Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 4 40 / 60 each - - - Knockdown - +300 Damage At the end of Mako's dash, she loses her balance. Performing a dash during this causes Mako to go into a rolling motion and is an active hitbox. At the end of the rolling, Mako trips and is knocked down. Dashing while rolling gives Mako increased speed and damage on her roll attack. Mako's Tension is decreased at the end of an enhanced roll.

Rolling Tackle

Version Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit Rolling Tackle 800 - - 34 Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 2 & 3 1000 - - 34 Knockdown - +300 Damage Tension Level 4 1500 - - 34 Knockdown +600 Damage +600 Damage Dashing while doing a faster Rolling Movement causes Mako to start rolling in place. After a short period of time, Mako rolls at top speed and homes in on the opponent. Mako doesn't stop rolling until she hits the other side of the stage, eventually crashing into the wall and wallsplatting herself. At Tension Level 4, Rolling Tackle becomes a Break Attack. Mako's Tension is decreased by one level each time Rolling Tackle is used.

Rolling Hip Drop	Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 240 - - 11 Launch - +300 Damage Jumping during Rolling Movement causes Mako to flip into the air and land with free movement. Can perform aerials afterwards.

Homing Dash

Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 50 - - 16 Knockdown - +300 Damage Mako homes in on the opponent and quickly attacks. On hit, can perform d.A, d.B, or d.C afterwards. Homing Dash can be canceled into Dash attacks after the initial startup. Allows you to armor through low priority projectiles after the initial startup. Dash cancelable after the initial startup. Non-lethal, cannot KO. Can cancel into Rolling Movement on hit/block.

Aerial Homing Dash	Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 50 - - 16 Knockdown - +300 Damage Mako homes in on the opponent and quickly attacks. On hit, can perform j.A, j.B, or j.C afterwards. Allows you to armor through low priority projectiles after the initial startup. Air dash cancelable after the initial startup. Non-lethal, cannot KO.

Valor Burst

Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 1500 - - 15 Bloody Valor / Sliding Knockdown - +300 Damage A Burst that has been performed while your character is in a free state. Once activated, you become invincible and release a multi-hit shockwave. On hit, Bloody Valor will commence. At Valor Level 3, Valor Burst won't trigger Bloody Valor and will only cause a Sliding Knockdown. Non-lethal cannot KO.

Counter Burst

Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit 10 Damage - - 15 Sliding Knockdown - +590 Damage A Burst that has been performed under the effects of hitstun or blockstun. Once activated, you become invincible and knockback the opponent. Counter Burst can be performed in the air. You will not be able to perform any action until you land on the ground. Meter Cooldown for 7 seconds. Non-lethal, cannot KO.

FIBER LOST SECRET ARTS	Damage Prorate Priority Startup On Hit On Block Counter Hit SEN-I-SOSHITSU - - 13 SEN-I-SOSHITSU - SEN-I-SOSHITSU Flies towards the opponent, similarly to Rolling A. At Tension Level 4, Mako's Fiber Lost becomes a Break Attack. If whiffed, Mako will lose all Tension and return to Tension Level 1.

Colors

Basic

Alternate

ARC Collab (Elphelt Valentine)

Notable Players

Disclaimer: This list is derived from community input and is in no way comprehensive or a form of ranking of any kind. Our community criteria can be found here.

Usual Color	Handles/Links	Region	Status	Notes
	Ame @shumige	Japan	Active	Plays on PS Japanese otaku, a very solid Mako, created How to control Mako's Tension. Example Play
	BennyBoi	United States CA	Active	Plays on PS/Steam Chaotic Mako player, Tension is his drug. Example Play
	Crushing Llama @CrushingLlama	United States	Active	Plays on PS Insert Rolling Girl reference here, Vtuber Simp69. Example Play

External Links

• Twitter hashtag: #KLK_MKO
• Mako Mankanshoku - How to control Mako's Tension by Ame