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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.

These are not all guaranteed to be optimal and are subject to change as more labbing gets done.

Starter Combos

Good Starting Point. Every Combo will contain Stuff that is required for the advanced Combos so you can "piece shit together" when you know the basics.(Combo Theory)
The combos will get more difficult and will reference stuff frome previous combos.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
(IAD > j.X) > 2A > (2A) > 2B > 5C > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > dl.2C > 623A > j.B > j.C > AT	3159 dmg	0 bar	? Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Basic Combo has Core Aircombo and link in it without dropping if you fuck up the timing. Things to learn: Delay the j.B as much as possible! This combo will not drop if you don't delay the 2C but metered extensions will so get in the habit of delaying it! Keep in mind that Confiming into 5C after a launcher is generally not usefull for more damageing combos anymore sicne you need 5C open!
(IAD > j.X) > 2A(2A) > 2B > 2C > 623B > j.B/j.C > 5C(1) > 236BBB > 623C > 214B/214[B]	3445 dmg	1 bar	? Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Basic Combo with metered Ender for 623C >OKIThe other fundamental route with 5C(1) after the aircombo, does less damage by itself but will become a very important part of other combos. Things to learn: cou can pickup after the aircombo with 5C(1) in most cases this solves the higgt problem that you get when not delaying a 5B(1)>2C correctly and it works on higher proration Routes makeing this link one of Marios most important ones to master! here you don't delay the jX after the 623B, you still can delay a little but its not realy neccessary or advised you can go into 623C after 236BBB in most Situations 623C enables you to do the 214B/[B] oki setups also called Axe or Chakram oki works from IAD>jX but you have to use a different jX after 623B then!
2A > 2B > 5C > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > dl.2C > 214[A]/214A > 623A > j.A > j.C > AT	3336 dmg	0 magic circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Slightly optimized version which only works from non-air dash starters but will work if counter hit Things to learn: Recognize your starter and if you got a counter hit You will have to substitute 214[A] with 214A in the corner since the nun takes longer to get there On higher proration routes (longer combos) 623A > j.B will drop, so use j.A instead
2A > 2B > 5C > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > dl.2C > 236BBB > 236C > 2A+B > 214[A] > 623A > AT	3719 dmg	1 magic circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Basic Meterdump with sideswitch Basic Combo with metered extension Things to learn: Here 236B will drop if you dont delay j.B and 2C Use 2A+B to charge Meter and Moon during 236C 236BBB > 236C will cause the enemy to cross over you during the later active Frames so you have to ajust the 214[A] input
2B > 5C > j.C > j.2[B] > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > dl.2C > 236BB > 236C > Dash > 214[A] > AT	3842 dmg	1 magic circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Low Proration Starter Combo with metered extension Things to learn: You can add additional routes before the air combo on low proration starters You can omit the last part of the 236B rekka to get corner carry (and cross up oki) for a little bit of less damage 236C will drop if you don't delay the j.B and 2C jumpcanceling early in the combos has fallen out of favor since it is much more usefull to have the jumpcanel open later for specific routes
236A > 236C > Dash > 2C > 623B > j.C > 5C(1) > 2[B] > tk.214[B]	3186 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
236A Confirm into 2[B] HKD with 214[B] oki Things to learn: 5C(1) > 2[B] is a very stable link even on high proration Sometimes going for 2C before the air combo can be advised even if it does less damage then 5C since it leads to a much more stable later part of the combo You can confirm 236A > 236C anywhere on the screen You can cut combos short to end in hard knockdown and set up 214[B] oki (see Strategy)
3B+C > dl.j.C > dl.2C > 623B > j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 214A/214[A] > 623A > j.A > j.B > AT	3600 dmg (3B+C)	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Consistent no meter BNB for hitting 3B+C Things to learn: When hitting 3BC you link it with a delayed jC and then you can do normal BNB routing 2C has to be delayed if you dont delay jC enough!
3B+C > dl.j.C > 2C > 623B > j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B](3) > 236BBB > 623C > 214[B]	3995 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
3B+C solid metered Route for Damage Things to learn: 2[B] Stabilizes routes and allows you to go into 236BBB for damage with Meter the easiest way to get into 2[B] is 5C(1)
2B > 2C > 623B > j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B](2) > 4B+C > 236[B] > Dash > 5B > 623A > AT	3383 dmg	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Meterless low Proration route Things to learn: You can do similar routes from all raw launchers 4B+C can be used to add a bit of Damag and metergain You can combo 4B+C into 236[B] for a meterless conversion this is a high ressource investment for not that much damage
2A > 2B > 5C > 214A > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 2C > 4B+C > 6A+B > (dl.2CC) > 236A > 623C > 214[B]	3844 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
Cornersteal into 623C oki BNB Things to learn: You can use 214A early in the corner to get a wall bounce. This will prorate the combo heavily but adds a good chunk of damage You can steal the corner with 4B+C > run under Use the Dash Macro (A+B)! You have to delay the action while running under a long time! you do it basically when the last hit of 4B+C hits To do the run under you have to NOT delay the 2C to keep the enemy at a greater height to have space to run under You can use 623C after the corner steal to get 214[B] oki in the corner (see Strategy) You can add an X.RB1 to get some distance between you and the enemy after 623C this gives you different spaceing for your oki options.
(IAD > j.C) > 2A > 2B > 5C > 2C > 623B > dl.j.B > dj.2B > j.4B+C > 236BBB > 236C > (2A+B) > 214[A] > 623A > AT	3893 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
Pretty optimal metered BNB incorporating j2B > j4B+C Link optimal from 2A Starter but not for IAD>jX Starter Things to learn: You can combo j2B > j4B+C For high damage metered extensions It is a very fickle link and only works on low proration and at specific heights. This is one of the easier versions. The link is MUCH more difficult in the corner Don't worry every Mario hates this link if you dont hit the link you can be punished!
(IAD > j.C > )2A > 2B > 2C > 623B > j.B > 5C(1) > 236A > j.2[B] > j.214[A] > 623A > AT	3516 dmg (IAD>j.C)	0	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
new meterless BNB incorporating the 236A jumpcancel Things to learn: you can jumpcancel the SECOND hit of 236A jumpcanceling 236A is a very important part of Marios Combos if you want to go for L/R Mixups the link with j2[b] can be tight you basically have to tk it the link will not work in very specific situations (see advanced combo section) its generally beter to use jC after the 623B if not already used its much more stable! Can also be made metered by substituting j214[B] with j4B+C>236BBB> (see advanced combo section)
2B > 2C > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 623B > j.C > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > dl.214[B] > 623A > AT	3927 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
Standard low proration BNB Routing with metered Ender Things to learn: On low proration starters 623A > dl.j.C/dl.j.B > 5B(1) is a very good route for corner carry and damage 2[B] can be canceled into most special moves and still combo even on higher proration You can go for dl.214[B] after 236BBB > 236C when you hit 236B close to you. This does a bit more damage (most of the time) than 214[A] but you can't really Moon Charge during
D~A > j.C > dj.2[B] > dl.j.A > 2C > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 214[B]	2996 dmg	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
A Shield Counter Combo Things to learn: Shield Counter limits the damage and it prorates similar to a 2A starter j.C > djc.j2[B] is an itegral part of damage optimization for Mario most optimals use it somewhere in his combos. You can go into 2[B] and all the options that arise from that You can switch arount jA and jB for more damage but it gets a bit harder.

Advanced Combos

normal Starters

2A and IAD Starters

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2A(A) > 2B > 5C > 214[A] > delay > sj > dl.j.2[B] > j.C > 5B > 2C > 623A > j.B > j.C > AT	3262 dmg	0 bar	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
Also works from 2A > 2B > 2C just switch 2C and 5C.
2A(A) > 2B > 5C > j.C > j.2[B] > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > dl.2C > 623A > j.A > j.C > AT	3350 dmg	0	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Meterless 2A non AD starter BnB Not from prorateing starters like AD jX or 22B > 2B unless counterhit
2A > 2B > 5C > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 2C > 214[A] > 623A > j.A > j.C > AT	3336 dmg	0	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
Meterless non AD starter BnB Not from prorateing starters like AD jX or 22B > 2B unless counterhit switch 214[A] with 214A in the corner
2A > 2B > 2C > 5B(1) > 623B > j.C > (5C(1)) > 236BBB > 236C > dl.214[A] > 623A > AT	3692 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
non AD Starter 2A BNB with small optimization 5B inside of combos sucks! it heavily prorates the damage! not worth it since you can do the Route below
2A > 2B > 5C > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 2C > 236BBB > 236C > dl.214[B] > 623A > AT	3745 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Not from prorateing starters like AD jX or 22B > 2B unless counterhit else enemy will tech before 236B hits you have to set 214[B] as late as possible before the sideswitch else enemy will tech before the second Axe hits. Sideswitch will happen after 214[B] is set Will push the enemy out of the corner and cross up to early to setup 214[B] so use 214[A] instead (see below)
2A(A) > 2B > 5C > j.C > j.2[B] > 5B(1) > 2C > 236BBB > 236C > (44/2A+B) > dl.214[A] > 623A > AT	3720 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Not from prorateing starters like AD jX or 22B > 2B unless counterhit else enemy will tech before j2[B] hits. 236C will sideswitch if you dont want that use the Backdash between 236C and 214[A] You can easily Charge with 2A+B during the active frames of 236C. In the Corner 236C sideswitches you to early to backdash just use normal dash to get back on the other side to keep the corner.
2A > 2B > 5C > 623B > j.A > 5B(1) > dl.2C > 623A > j.B > j.2B > j.C > j.A > 5B(1) > 5C(1) > 236A > 623C	3679 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
Sameside Midscreen 623C Ender 623A has to hit very low!
2A > 2B > 5C > 2C > 623B > dl.j.B > dj.C > j.2B > j.4B+C > 236BBB > 236C > 214[A]/dl.214B > 623A > AT	3924/3902 dmg	1 Magic Circuit 1 Moonskill	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
High damage 2A Starter BNB works from IAD Midscreen in the corner you have to switch 214[A] with dl.214B probably not worth the moon cost
(IAD > j.C/2A > )2A > 2B > 5C > 2C > 623A > j.2B > j.4B+C > 236BBB > 236C > (2A+B) > 214[B] > 623A > AT	3597/3820/3909 dmg	1 Magic Circuit 1 Moonskill	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
A Starter Route with with j2B > j4B+C link Sideswitch after j2B j4B+C link is very finniky in the corner probably not worth the moon cost
(IAD > j.C > )2A > 2B > 2C > 623B > j.B > dl.5C(1) > 2[B](2) > (4B+C) > 236BBB > 236C > 214[A] > 623A > AT	3565(3642)/ 3715(3854) dmg	1 Magic Circuit 1 Moonskill	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
BNB not damage optimized but very consistent, works form airdash starters no dl.j.B like in other routes! Sideswitch late into 236C probably not worth the moon cost
2A > 2B > 2C > 214A > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236A > j.2[B] > dj.2[B] > j.B > j.A > j.214C > j.2B	3835 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
Corner L/R with j.214C>j2B>... Ender pretty easy route
2A > 2B > 2C > 214A > 623A > j.B > j.2B > j.C > j.A > 5B(1) > 236A > 9 > j.2[B] > j.C > j.214C	3844 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
L/R form 2A Starter with the funny sideswitch "dance" routing You have to input 236A as thoug you are faceing away from the corner this routing switches side after every button after the aircombo since you are directly below the enemy use jB>jA instead of jC before j214C for more consistent timing
(IAD > j.C > )2A > 2B > 2C > 623B > j.B > 5C(1) > 236A > j.2[B] > j.4B+C > 236BBB > 623C	4015 dmg	1 Magic Circuit 1 Moonskill	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
BNB incorporating the 236A jumpcancel j2[b] can be tight you basically have to tk it Does less damage then the old one on non airdash starters but more on Airdash starters. its generally beter to use jC after the 623B if not already used can be made meterless, just replace j4B+C with j214[A] there are Edgecases where j2[B] will wiff when using jB after 623B. It happens when you have no forward momentum during the 2A hit. This applys mostly to falling jC hits. To mittigate you can delay the 2C slightly. probably not worth the moon cost
IAD > j.C > 2A > 2B > 5C > 623B > dl.j.B > 2C > 236A > 9 > j.2[B] > j.4B+C > 236BBB > 236C > 214[A] > 623A > AT	4043 dmg	1 Magic Circuit 1 Moonskill	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
NOT CONSISTENT! j2[B] seems to not connect if the nun starts at the wrong place Might be consistent in the Corner (testing needed) new optimal? 2A/IAD starter incorporating the 236A jumpcancel jB has to hit a the very last possible moment! j2[b] is way harder then on the other route! can be made meterless, just replace j4B+C with j214[A] probably not worth the moon cost

2B Starters

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2B > 5C > j.C > j.2[B] > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 2C > 236BBB > 236C > 214[A] > 623A > AT	3913 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
2B Starter Metered beginenr Route Other notes form above apply
2B > 2C > 623A > dl.j.C > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C(1) > 236BBB > 236C > dl.214[B] > 623A > AT	3927 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
2B BNB Metered Other notes form above apply
2B > 2C > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 623B > j.C > dj.2[B] > 5C(1) > 214A > 236BBB > 214[A] > 623A > AT	4061 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
Optimized 2B corner BNB
2B > 2C > 623A > dl.j.C > dj.2[B] > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C(1) > 236BBB > 214[A] > 623A > AT	4007 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Sideswitch 2B BNB delay the jC nearly as much as if you would do the jC only routing.
2B > 2C > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 623B > j.C > dj.2[B] > dl.5C > delay > RB1 > dl.236A > IAD > j.2B > j.B > 214C	3934 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
New Route with midscreen L/R (microwalk back)>2B>sj>2A>D~X microwalk = Sameside the 236A has to hit vewy low so all moves after the 623B have to be delayed to get the enemy as low as possible. 5C(1)>2[B](3)>dlAutocombo>dl236A> is more consistent but causes SMP on routes that lauch with 2B
2B > 2C > 623B > j.C > dj.2[B] > dl.5C > 623A > j.B > j.2B > j.C > j.A > 5B(1) > 5C(1) > 236A > 623C	3907 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
Sameside Midscreen 623C Ender
2B > 2C > 623B > dl.j.B > 623A > j.C > dj.2[B] > 5A > 5C(1) > 236BBB > Ender	214[A]>623A>AT 4048 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
Optimized 2 B Route.
2B > 5C > 623A > j.B > dj.C > j.2[B] > 623B > dl.j.A > 2C > 5B > RB1 > 236A > IAD > j.2B > j.B > j.A > 5C(1) > RB1 > 623C	3934 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	89% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
Sameside Midscreen 623C Ender optimized
2B > 5C > j.C > j.2[B] > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 2C > 623A > (j.A) > j.2B > j.4B+C > 236BBB > 236C > 214[A] > 623A > AT	3995 dmg	1 Magic Circuit 1 Moonskill	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
2B Combo with j2B>j4B+C link j4B+C link is very finniky in the corner jA before the j2B can help the timing but might cost a bit of damage. somewhat outclassed by the 236A>j2[B]>j4BC ender not realy worth the Moonmeter
2B > 2C > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 623B > j.C > 5C(1) > 236A > j.2[B] > j.4B+C > 236BBB > 214[A] > 623A > AT	4096 dmg	1 Magic Circuit 1 Moonskill	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
2B with 236A > j2[B] > j4B+C link not realy worth the Moonmeter
2B > 2C > 623A > j.C > dj.2[B] > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B](1) > 214A > 236BBB > 214[A] > 623A > AT	4067 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
Corner 2B BNB
2B > 2C > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 623B > j.C > dj.2[B] > 5C(1) > dl.236A > jc > j.2[B] > 9 > j.2[B] > j.B > j.A > j.214C > j.2B	3978 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
Corner L/R with j.214C>j2B>... Ender Probably also works with the j2[B] > djc > j2[B] > dl.jX > j214C> ... Ender
2B > 2C > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 623B > j.C > (dj.2[B]) > 5C(1) > 2[B](1) > 214A > dl.236A > jc > j.2[B] > 9 > j.2[B] > j.B > j.A > j.214C > j.2B	(3984)4050 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
optimized Corner L/R with j.214C>j2B>... Ender 236A>j2[B] is very tight here, you might want to omit j2[B] after 623B>jC on non CH starter
2B > 2C > 214A > j.C > j.2[B] > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236A > j.2[B] > dj.2[B] > j.B > j.A > j.214C > j.2B	4052 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
optimized Corner L/R with j.214C>j2B>... Ender pretty easy route

non 2B normal starters

when you already used 2B in the blocksting.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2C > 236A > IAD > j.C > dj.2[B] > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 623C	3927 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Confirm for when you already used 2B in the blocksting dont sjc! you will cross them up after the j2[B]
5B > 236A > IAD > j.C > dj.2[B] > 2C > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 623C	3876 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Confirm for when you already used 2B in the blocksting dont sjc! you will cross them up after the j2[B]
5B > 2C > 236A > IAD > j.C > dj.2[B] > dl.j.214A > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 214[A] > 623A > AT	4002 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
optimized 5b starter midscreen route
5C > 236A > j.C > dj.2[B] > 2C > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 214[A] > 623A > AT	4111 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
optimized 5C starter midscreen route

Shieldcounter/3C

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
D~A > j.C > dj.2[B] > dl.j.B > 2C > 623B > dl.j.A > 5B(1) > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 623C	3881 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
A Shield Counter Combo
D~A > j.C > dj.2[B] > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 2[B](3) > dl.2C > dl.5C > 236BBB > 623C	3752 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
A Shield Counter Combo dl.j.B has to be a short dely if you delay to long 2[B] wont hit less damage and more difficult then above route so probably not worth it
D~A > j.C > dj.2[B] > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > dl.2C > 5C(1) > 236B > 623C	3248 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
A Shield Counter Combo route to setup crossupbreak
D~A > j.C > dj.2[B] > j.214A > 2C > 623A > j.A > j.2B > j.C > j.B > 5C(1) > (RB1) > 236A > 623C	3866 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
A Shieldcounter Corner Combo 1 Meter Cornersteal
3C > j.C > sjc > dj.2[B] > j.214[A] > 623B > j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 623C	3452 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
3C Route with sideswitch after j214[A] if you 9jc instead you can stay sameside
3C > j.B > dj.2[B] > 5A > 623A > dl.j.C > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.A > 2C > dl.5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 214[A] > 623A > AT	3493 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
3C Route Meter gain optimized
3C > j.B > dj.2[B] > dl.j.C > j.214A > 623B > dl.j.A > 2C > dl.5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 214[A] > 623A > AT	3504 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
3C Route Damage optimized

Raw Launchers

Raw launcer BNBs

From any Raw launcher you can mostly do the same combos. 6BC, 4BC, j2[B], 22A, 22B, 2BC, 214A wallbounce, 214[A], 214B

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
Starter > 2C > 623A > dl.j.C > 5B(1) > 623B > j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > Ender	3376 dmg (3B+C)	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
easy raw Launcher BNB can use normal 2[B] followups (exept 6232A > j2B > j4B+C) but often does less Damage when extended then other routes. you can switch j.C and j.B using jC later does less damage in general but it can make the 236A > tkj2[B] link easier
Starter > 2C > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 623B > j.C > j.2[B] > 5C(1) > 2[B] > Ender	variable	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
raw Launcher BNB close to optimal in most Situations
Starter > 2C > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 623B > j.C > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > tk.214[B] > dl.2C > (236A) > 623C	4444 dmg (j2[B])	2 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
2 Meter Version with TK214[B] link in the Ender use j.C if you haven't used it else stick to j.B! 236A is pretty hard to hit also Works with 4B+C after 2[B] for around 50 more damage.

Websling Cofirms

3BC

3BC is a very storng neutral tool against people who like do airdash around and try to get over your nuns it can lead to very high damage on counterhit! 623B is a integral part of most combos so when you start with it you will have to change the routing to avoid SMP

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
3B+C > j.C > dj.2[B] > 623B > j.B > 5C(1) > 2B > 2C > 214[A] > 623A > j.A > j.B > AT	3654dmg	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Optimized no meter combo from 3B+C Substitute 214[A] with 214A in the corner
3B+C > dl.j.C > 2C > > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.A > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 623C	4172 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
3BC BNB you can use a dl.jB after the 623B to make the route easier by sacrificing a bit of Damage (50) you can substitute 2C with dj.j2[B] to get slightly more damage (10)
623B > j.C > j.2[B] > 2C > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 5C(1) > 2[B] > Ender	3241 dmg	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
623B Confirm
623B > dl.j.B > sjc > j.C > j.2[B] > 2C > dl.5C(1) > 2[B] > 623A > j.B > j.2B > j.C > j.A > 5C(1) > 236A > 623C	3971 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
623B Confirm with sameside 623C oki
623B > j.C > j.2[B] > 623A > j.B > 5B > 2C > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236A > IAD > j.2B > j.B > j.A > 5B(1) > 5C(1) > 236A > 623C	4088 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	91% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
623B Confirm with sameside 623C oki
623B > j.B > 2C > 623A > j.C > dj.2[B] > 5B(1) > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 214[A] > 623A > AT	4148 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	91% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
623B Confirm
623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 2C > 623B > j.C > j.2[B] > 5C(1) > 2[B] > Ender	3205 dmg	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
623A Confirm
CH 623B > dl.j.B > land > (sj) > j.C > j.2[B] > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 5C(1) > 2[B] > Ender	3452 dmg	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
623B Counterhit Confirm

236A Nun confirms

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
236A > dl.236C > Dash > Jump > dl.j.2[B] > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > dl.2C > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 214[A] > 623A > AT	3553 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
236A Confirm for Fullscreen hits or if you dont want to deal with buffer TK214[A] at midscreen you have to slightly delay 236C if you hit the oponent airborne as always use 214A in the corner
236A > IAD > j.B > sjc > j.C > j.2[B] > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.A > 2C > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 214[A] > AT	4020 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
236A Confirm for close hits around 2B range same routing as for 5B/5C/2C>236A confirms
236A > IAD > j.C > jc > j.2[B] > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.B > 2C > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 623C	4025(623C)/4042(236C>214[A]>AT) dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
236A Confirm for close hits around 2B range harder link (jC>jc>j2[B]) for slightly more damage same routing as for 5B/5C/2C>236A confirms dont sjc! you will cross them up after the j2[B]
236A > tk.j.214[A] > 623A > dl.j.C > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 214[A] > 623A > AT	4039 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
236A>TK214[A] Confirm for close hits TK 214[A] can be buffered after 236A sine it wont come out on block TK has to be done with 2149A or 9214A else you will land to far away for 623A Example my Magicrider
236A > tk.j.214[A] > 623B > dl.j.B > 2C > 5C(1) > 2[B](3) > 623A > j.2B > j.4B+C > 236BBB > 236C > dl.tk.214[B] > 623A > AT	4010 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
236A>TK214[A] Confirm for midscreen hits TK 214[A] can be buffered after 236A sine it wont come out on block TK has to be done with 2149A or 9214A else you will land to far away for 623B Example my Magicrider

situation specific Routing

Corner Steal

Mario can Steal the corner. Thats usefull, since 623C always sideswitches so you can do 623C to get Axe oki and still keep the oponent in the corner

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2A(A) > 2B > 2C > 623B > j.B > 623A > j.A > j.2B > j.C > j.B > 5C(1) > RB1 > 236A > 623C	3489 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
Corner steal without Moonmeter does not work form IAD Unless CH From IAD go directly into 623A
IAD > j.X > 2A > 2B > 2C > 214A > 623A > j.A > j.2B > j.C > j.B > 5C(1) > RB1 > 236A > 623C	3668 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
Corner steal without Moonmeter Works form IAD Does more damage then the 623B route so you should prefer it
2A > 2B > 5C > j.C > j.2[B] > 623B > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 2C > 4B+C > 6A+B > 2CC > 236A > 623C	3815	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
the classic Corner Steal with Moonskill
2A > 2B > 2C > j.C > j.2[B] > j.214A > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C > 4B+C > 6A+B > (2CC) > 236A > 623C	4027	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
Optimized version of the Moonskill Corner switch if you already start near the corner not from AD Starter
2B > 2C > j.C > j.2[B] > j.214A > 623B > j.B > 623A > j.A > j.2B > j.C > j.B > 5C(1) > RB1 > 236A > 623C	4038	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
2B starter Corner steal without Moonmeter
2B > 2C > 214A > 623A > dl.j.C > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.B > 5C > 4B+C > 6A+B > 2CC > 236A > 623C	4187	1 Magic Circuit + 1MS	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
2B starter Corner steal with Moonmeter
2B > 2C > 214A > 623A > j.B > j.2B > j.C > 5B(1) > 5A > 5C(1) > 4B+C > 236BBB > 623C	4129	1 Magic Circuit + 1 Moonskill	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
Cornersteal from 2B starter with "dance" routing this routing switches sides after every button after the aircombo since you are directly below the enemy you have to input 4B+C as though you are faceing away from the corner Video Example

2B HKD

You can Shorten your combos to get HKD with 2B/2[B] and then Cancel to setup Axe oki. See Strategy for Examples

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2A > 2B > 2C > j.C > j.2[B] > 623B > dl.j.B/j.C > 5B(1)/5C(1) > 2[B] > dl.214[B]/tk.214[B]	2782 dmg	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Combo for 2B HKD
IAD > j.C > 5B > 2B > 2C > 623B > dl.j.B > dl.5C(1) > 2[B] > dl.214[B]/tk.214[B]	2713 dmg	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Combo for 2B HKD
2B > 2C > 623A > dl.j.B > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.C > 5C(1) > 2[B] > dl.214[B]/tk.214[B]	2996 dmg	0 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
Combo from 2B/Raw launcher Starter for 2B HKD
236A > dl.236C > Dash > 9 > j.2[B] > dl.2C > dl.623B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > IAD > dl.214[B]	3283 dmg	1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Anywhere
236A>236C Confirm

Safe Heat

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
Starter > 2[B] > 214[A] > A+B+C	variable	at least 1 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
Safeheat routing You can delay the heat to make it wiff so they are able to aritech and you can react acrodingly.

236C does not EX prorate!

236C seems to not EX prorate (always does the same damage and does NOT Reduce meter gain), which leads too situations where it is more advantagous to loop it instead of using Arc-Drive

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2B > 2C > 623A > dl.j.C > jc > j.2[B] > 5B(1) > 623B > dl.j.B > > 5C(1) > 2[B](1) > 236BBB > 236C > w.2A > 214[B] > 2[B](2) > 5A > 236BBB > 236C > w.2A > 214[B] > 2[B](2) > 5A > 236BBB > 236C > 214[B] > j.C > j.2[B] > j.B > 3C > j.A > j.B > j.C > jc > j.A > j.B > j.C > AT	5507 dmg	4 Magic Circuit	?% Opp: ?%	Midscreen
Midscreen 236C Loops 236C seems to not EX Prorate only requires 3 bars to start if you have the 4th one available to fill up. Example by Magicrider
j.C > 2A > 2B > 2C > 214A > MD > 3B+C > j.B > 5C(1) > 623A > j.2B > 4B+C > 236BBB > 236C > w.2A > 214[B] > 2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > w.2A > 214[B] > 2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > w.2A > 214[B] > 2[B] > 236BBB > 236C > 214[B] > 9 > j.C > jc > j.B > j.2[B] > j.C > 3C > j.A > j.B > j.C > jc > j.A > j.B > j.C > AT	6060 dmg	4 Magic Circuit (possible starting with 2 MC and 5 Moon)	?% Opp: ?%	Corner
Corner 236C Loops only works as P2! 236C seems to not EX Prorate Example by Magicrider

Combo Theory

Warning Combo theory is a bit outdated! Mario has some very specific stuff that does not neatly fit into a unified theory, you either have to get a feeling for what works on what proration or just memorize specific combos for specific Starters.

Combo Structure:
(Starter) > Launcher > (low Proration air Route) > Airbcombo > Link > ((Extension with Moonskill) > (Extension with Meter > (2nd Extension with Meter)))/(236A>jc Route) > Ender

Launcher: 2B > (5C/2C/5B), 214B/[B], 214[A], 236A > 236C, 4B+C, 6B+C 22A > (X), 22B > X, 3B+C > dl.j.C,j2[B] on Grounded oponent, Shield~B+C, Shield~B CH, Shield~A FC

Starters:

• Low Proration Starters: 5B > 2B, 2B, 3B+C > (dl.j.C), CH 2B+C, 22A, 22B > ch > j.B/C, 2nd hit Autocombo, 6B+C, j2[B]
• Medium Proration Starters:5A > 2B,2A > 2B,4B+C,236A > 236C, CH jX
• High Proration Starters: IAD > jX, 2A > 2A > 2B
• Very High Proratiopn Starters: 236BBB > 236C

Low Proration Air Routes:

• > j.C > j2[B] > 623B >
  • solid even from 2A Starters only doesn't work from high Proration Starters like AD > jX
  • Might cut you out from certain Enders and Links!
  • the important part is the 2[B] so leave out the j.C if you dont need it for the 2[B] to hit.
  • The route can be slotted in into other launchers like 3B+C with 3B+C > j.C > jc > j2[B] >
• > 623A > dl.JB/dl.JC > 5B(1) > 623B >
  • you can use dl.j.C instead of dl.j.B after the 623A when you have not used it already to get more damage
  • More damage meterless (most of the time) but only from low proration Starters like 2B/3B+C/2B+C
  • Might cut you out from Certain Enders and Links!
    • Cuts you out of 623A > j2B > 4B+C or makes it less viable because of SMP 623A
• > 623A > j.C > jc > j2[B] > (dl.j.B) > 5B(1) > 623B >
  • most Optimal nonmetered Route for HKD
  • can be trick to get the 2[B] to hit low so they can't tech.
  • Might cut you out from Certain Enders and Links!
    • Cuts you out of 623A > j2B > 4B+C or makes it less viable because of SMP 623A

Aircombo: > 623B > dl.j.B > Link

• most important combo piece its in nearly every BnB

Lancher: 236A>jc...

• can be used to launch when 2B has already been used during the Blocksting and you get a hit with 5B,5C,2C
• when hitting 236A raw it has low proration
• when hitting it after 5B/5C/2C its like a medium proration launcher
• j236A>IAD>jC>jc>j2[B]>
  • basically replaces Launcher>623B>
• 236A>TK9214[A]>623A/623B
  • 623A for close hits 623B for midscreen hits

Corner Sideswitch Dance

• ...214A>623A>jB>j2B>jC>dance!
• Corner only route where every button casuses you to switch sides after the aircombo since you are below the enemy and most moves move you forward
• Examples:
  • 2B into cornersteal 623C
    • 214A>623A>jB>j2B>jC> 5B(1) > 5A > 5C(1) > 4B+C
      • you will have to input 4BC as though you are with the abck to the corner
  • 2A into L/R oki
    • 214A>623A>jB>j2B>jC> jA > 5B(1) > 236A > jc > j2[B] > djc.j2[B]> jC> j214C
      • you will have to input 236A as though you are with the back to the corner

Links after aircombo: As usual a grounded normal you have not used already, to keep proration low

• 2C: not on high poration! Omits 5B which is good in most metered combos.
• 5B(1) > dl.2C: standard link for dmg Extensions when you have alread uses 5C
  • 5B(1) > 2C: Link in the corner to keep the oponent high for the 4B+C Cornersteal
• 5C(1): Standard link when you have already used 2C. This can be important if you do a route that is sensitive to proration early in the combo since 5C porates more than 2C
  • 5C: Link in the croner to keep the oponent high for the 4B+C Cornersteal
• 5C(1) > 2[B]: Standard Link when you have not used 2B Still consistent if you have already used it but less damage!
  • can also be used for HKD > 214[B] oki
• 5B(1) > 2[B] rarely used since you most times use 2C instead of 5C when you want to go into 2[B]. 5B always highly prorates damage!
  • can also be used for HKD > 214[B] oki
  • going 5B(1) > 5C(1) > 2[B] is most of the time preferable
• 5B(1) > dl.2C > 5C(1) > 2[B] link for combos from raw Launcher Starter when you omit the 2C before the first air rote to keep proration low
  • can be used for HKD > 214[B] oki but is very timing and hight dependant
  • will do less damage then 2C > .. > 5C(1) but works on higher proation like 236A > 236C

Links for 2[B] > 214[B] oki:

• you can cut most combos short to get 2[B] HKD and then axe oki. see Strategy
• 5C(1) > 2[B]:see above
• 5B(1) > 2[B]: see above

2ND hit Autocombo after link: will drag the enemy back to the ground and makes Extensions a lot more consistent

• always allows you to go into normal 623A ender
• always allows you to go into 236A > 236C
• 2ND hit Autocombo can converte to 236BBB > 236C on low proration. On AD > jX Starter, if you have used 3 or more Grounded A or B Normals in the combo or if you have a j2[B] route in the combo the enemy will tech 236B

Extension with Moonskill

• Mostly 4B+C after 2[B]
• 4B+C Corner steal see below
• > j2[B] > 4B+C > 236BB(B) > 236C > Ender
  • Always also requires Meter
  • heavily succeptible to proration and hight
  • quite finniky in the corner sicne the timing of the nun is slightly different

Extensions with Meter: 236A > 236C, 236BBB > 236C

• Extensions are very dependend on enemy hight!
  
• If enemy is to high you can go do 236A(1) > 236C to salvage it.
• Always try to Moon Charge during the active frames of 236C if you dont need to reposition.

dl.214[B] link after 236BBB > 236C Extension for Damage optimization:

• > 236BBB > 236C > dl.214[B] > Ender
• When you start 236BBB close to you
• do 214[B] the last second before the oponent crosses up.

2nd Extensions with Meter after 236BBB > 236C: > 236BBB > 236C > TK214[B] > dl.2C > 236A > 236C > 214[A] >

• TK 214[B] route only works midscreen or when 236C is timed so your collision box stops them from being draged out from the corner to much
• because of SMP > TK214[B] > 2C > 236A > is only usefull if you use another metered move since those have minimum damage.
• also works with 623C instead of 236C. might be even more usefull

Ender: > (214[A]) > 623A > (j.AB/j.BC/j.C(B)) > AT,623C

• AT leads to an autotimed safejump so ending in AT is a good option
• 623A > .. can most times be substituted for 623C or 236B+C for DMG and HKD
• In the corner you can use 214C to get HKD with a lot of Setup potential (see Strategy)
• 214[A] after the aircombo only works on very low proration or when used after 236C
• 623C gives you enough time to Setup 214[B] just like after Throw but sideswitches!
  • see above 4B+C Corner Steal

236A(2)>jc Routes: 236A(2)>jc>j2[B]> / 236A(2)>jc>IAD>j2B>

• New routing with jumpaceling 236A(2)
• hitting 236A high 236A(2)>9jc>j2[B]>
  • most consistent with jX>5C(1)>236A>
  • possible form 5C(2) in the corner
  • possible form 214A>wallbounce
  • basically 9TKj2[B]
  • possible with >dljB>2C>236A> but dependant on where the nun starts
    • jB has to hit the last moment possible and 236A has to be delayed slightly
• hitting 236A low 236A(2)>jc>IAD>j2B>jB>j214C
  • possible from Autocombo or 2[B](3)
    • 236A should be delayed a bit
  • Most usefull with j214C

Sameside 623C:

• > 623A > jB > j2B > jC > jA > 5B(1) > 5C(1) > 236A > 623C
  • 623A has to hit very low else j2B will wiff!
  • does not work on high proration
    • on high proration starters you have to ommit any links between 623>dl.jB > 623A for example

4B+C Corner Steal:

• 4B+C > 6A+B > dl.X > 623C
• works best if the Oponent is high in the air when getting hit by 4B+C
• best ways to get into it are 5B(1) > 2C or 5C after the Aircombo
  • you have to press the X very late around the last hit of the nun
  • Use Dash Macro it helps a lot!
  • you can somewhat vary what you do after the rununder
  • 2B > 5B > 236A > 623C would be the most optimal (Validation needed)
  • 236A > 623C seems to be most consistent

Moonless Corner Steal:

• ...> 623A > j.A > j2B > j.C > j.B > 5C(1).(C) > 236A > 623C
  • used to get 623C without switching sides
  • you can switch around jB and jC but its more difficult

low 214[C] left/right

• funky Left/Right mixup, multiple Variations in the corner
• > j2[B] > j2[B] > j.B/j.C > j214[C] > stuff
• Midscreen: > 2[B] > 4B+C > 236[B] > j2[B] > j2[B] > j.B/j.C > j214[C] > sj > crossup > 8 > [6]([4]) > 2A~D > X

Combo Snippets:

• > (2C) > 623B > j.B > 5C(1) > 2[B] > (4B+C) > : for Damage optimization if you have not launched with 2B like fc j.B/j.C, 6B+C, 3B+C, 236C, avoid 5b since it seems to prorate the damage in this Combo worse than even 2A
  
• > 623A > dl.j2B > sideswitch > j4B+C > 236BBB > 236C: for Damage otimization if you have launched with 2B. Can also be used as an ender for many low proration combos. j4B+C link seems to be tighter in the corner.
  

Chacram Safe combos and RB

Chakram Safe combos are combos that should work regardless when or how many chakrams hit the opponent.

It’s worth noting that, on fatal, one chakram hitting will scale similarly to a Rapid Beat— meaning it can replace the filler buttons between the starter and the first 623X.

• No Rapid Beat: 2B 2C 623B j.B 623A j.C jc j.2[B] 5A 5C(1)
• Rapid Beat: FATAL 2B Chakram Hit 623B j.B 623A j.C jc j.2[B] 5A 5C(1)

Rapid Beat directly after a starter. In this case, go into 623X right after the Rapid Beat, then continue the combo from there as normal. The Rapid Beat replaces the filler buttons after the starter but before the first 623X.

• No Rapid Beat: 5/2A(A) 2B 2C 623B j.B 5C(1) 2[B]
• Rapid Beat: 5/2A(A) Rapid Beat 623B j.B 5C(1) 2[B]

• No Rapid Beat: 2B 2C 623B j.B 623A j.C jc j.2[B] 5A 5C(1)
• Rapid Beat: 2B Rapid Beat 623B j.B 623A j.C jc j.2[B] 5A 5C(1)

Rapid Beat after a filler button, before the first 623X. In this case, the proration has been changed enough to not allow the same strategy as before. With A Starters, you can do the same thing as before.

• No Rapid Beat: 5/2A(A) 2B 2C 623B j.B 5C(1) 2[B]
• Rapid Beat: 5/2A(A) 2B Rapid Beat 623B j.B 5C(1) 2[B]

With other starters, however, you’ll want to play safe and improvise. Generally, 623B jC jc j2[B] into whatever grounded buttons gives you good damage while almost always staying stable.

• No Rapid Beat: 2B 2C 623B j.B 623A j.C jc j.2[B] 5A 5C(1)

R* apid Beat: 2B 2C Rapid Beat 623B jC jc j2[B] 5B(1) 5C(1)

Rapid Beat after the first 623X. If not part of the combo, this is almost certainly a misinput. At this point, proration has probably shot up, so there’s not much that can be done except improvise and try to end the combo as best you can. If you want to, you can go into the launcher to get a safejump.

Video Examples

Basic Mario Combos by メノ(Meno)