Skullgirls/Double/Combos

Overview

Combos

Mixups

Team Building & Assist Combos

Strategy

Links

#SG_DOU

Numpad notation •  =  7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3  =  up-back up up-forward back neutral forward down-back down down-forward 236 = 214 = 623 = 421 = [4]6 = (hold for 35 frames), [2]8 = (hold for 35 frames), 360 =

(N) = Multi-hit move hits only N times. May be omitted if all hits are used. xN = Normal that chains into itself pressed N times. May be omitted if all hits are used. [X] = Hold down X ]X[ = Release X X~Y = X then Y done in quick succession X/Y = X or Y !X = X triggers a burst OTG = Following move hits off the ground, after a red bounce CH = Counter hit fastfall = Cancelling an air normal into another move to change momentum and land early. The second move doesn't hit, it gets canceled when landing. Example: Double jHP(1) > jHK lets Double land from the multi-hit jHP early. sj = Super jump dj = Double jump jc = Jump cancel ADC = Airdash cancel IAD = Instant airdash TK = Tiger knee (doing an air move the moment a jump sends you airborne, typically by inputting a special move motion followed by jump+button. Example: 2147LK for TK Airball)

Character Weight Classes Light: Filia/Fukua, Peacock, Ms. Fortune, Painwheel, Valentine, Squigly, Annie, Umbrella Middle: Cerebella, Parasoul, Eliza (for combos), Beowulf, Robo-Fortune, Black Dahlia Heavy: Double, Big Band

Hit Confirms

• 2LK 2MP is used in the confirms on this page for consistency with respect to range and damage.
• 2LK 2MK can be used instead for a second low in your chain and better frame advantage, though this will not reach at max 2LK range and 5HK will not reach afterwards from near max range 2LK.
• 2LK 2HP can also be used as it will work at all ranges and can be cancelled into 236MP on block to make it safe though this does not allow for 5HK routes.
• 2LK 5MKx2 is not recommended as it scales the combo more and is more vulnerable to PBGC.

BnB Combos

Beginner

A basic ground chain combo ending in a sliding knockdown. Safe on block.

2LK 5MKx2 5HP

A basic ground chain combo ending in a special cancel. Safe on block. (video)

2LK 5MKx2 2HP 236MP

A basic ground chain combo ending in a super cancel. (video)

2LK 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP

A basic air chain combo that sets up a restand. After the restand, you can go for a reset with a throw. (video)

2LK 5MKx2 5HK
jLP jMP jHP
(restand) 2LK 2MP 2HP 623HK 236PP

Intermediate

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
2LK 2MP 5HK jLP jMK jHK j214MK 5LK 5MKx2 5HK jLK(1) jMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	7145	1	Anywhere	Universal	The barrel loop Reliable combo that saves OTG. On Painwheel or Big Band in the corner, jump back for the jLK. On Big Band in the corner, cancel the jMK into jHK just before the 2nd hit comes out to gain the upward momentum for the move. Midscreen delay the jHK slightly or delay the jMK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPTfWNNrq8E).	(video)
2LK 2MP 2HP 4LK+HK dash OTG 5MP 5HK j9MK delay jHK j8MP jHK j8LP jMK jHK 236HP dash 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	8033	1	Anywhere	Universal	On Double, do jMP > jHK first, then jMK > jHK or instant double jump jMK to maintain damage Adjust number of hits on jMP for consistency Double jumps required on lights In the corner on small characters, replace the j8LP with j77LK (all hits)	(video)

Conversions

Throw

• Throw 214K OTG 2LK etc

Air throw

• Air throw dash OTG 2LK etc

Air conversions

• ... jHP dash 5LP
• ... jMK j214MK OTG 2LK etc
• Juggle them with jHK then land 236HP 5MK etc

Other moves

• 623LK 214KK 236HP 5MK etc
• 236LP dash 2LK 2HP 214K etc or 236LP dash 2LK 5MK etc
• 236HP dash 5MK etc
• 2HP Slide etc

Solo Combo Compendium

Some videos may show a slightly different combo and/or damage number, due to either old version differences or slight adjustments made by the editor.

2LK

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
2LK 2MP 5HK jLP jMK jHK j214MK 5LK 5MKx2 5HK jLK(1) jMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	7145	1	Anywhere	Universal	The barrel loop. Reliable combo that saves OTG. On Painwheel or Big Band in the corner, jump back for the jLK. On Big Band in the corner, cancel the jMK into jHK just before the 2nd hit comes out to gain the upward momentum for the move. Midscreen delay the jHK slightly or delay the jMK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPTfWNNrq8E).	(video)
2LK 2MP 2HP 4LK+HK dash OTG 5MP 5HK j9MK delay jHK j8MP jHK j8LP jMK jHK 236HP dash 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	8033	1	Anywhere	Universal	On Double, do jMP > jHK first, then jMK > jHK or instant double jump jMK to maintain damage Adjust number of hits on jMP for consistency Double jumps required on lights Doing jLP loop before jMP loop is slightly higher damage but trickier on lights In the corner on small characters, replace the j8LP with j77LK (all hits)	(video)
2LK 2MP 2HP 4LK+HK dash OTG 5MP 5HK j9HP jHK j8MK jHK j88MP jHK 236HP dash 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	7911	1	Anywhere	Double	Alternate avery loop that works well on Double Technically universal but is trickier on non-heavyweights and does less damage than standard version	(video)
2LK 2MP 5HK jMK dl jHK jLP jMK dl jHK jMP dl jHK jLK dl jHK 236HP 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	7488	1	Anywhere	Universal (Except Double)	An OTG-less version of the jHK loop Easier on mediums and Band Can be modified to work on Double or be easier on lights for less damage	(video)
2LK 2MP 5HK 236HP dash 5HK j214HK dash 5LK 5MKx2 5HK jMP jHK sj djMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	7953	1	Anywhere	Universal	No side switches, good corner carry. Uses OTG.	(video)
2LK 2MP 5HK 236HP dash jump jHK *j214MK 5LK 5MKx2 5HK jMP jHK sj djMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	7922	1	Anywhere	Yes	* Use j214LK vs mediums and heavies Difficult combo that saves OTG but does comparable damage to OTG combos.	(video)
2LK 2MP 2HP 4LK+HK dash 5LK 2MP 2HP 214K 5MKx2 5HK jMP jHK sj djMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	7879	1	Anywhere *	Universal	Cilia slide routes pull them out of the corner so you can perform a left/right crossup. Side switches twice. * When your back is about one dash length away from the corner, this combo will drop during the 214K, since there's only a little gap where you can 214K into the corner and Double gets turned around. Uses OTG.	(video)
2LK 2MP 2HP 4LK+HK dash 5LK 5HK 236HP dash 5MKx2 5HK jMP jHK sj djMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	8001	1	Anywhere	Universal	Cilia slide routes pull them out of the corner so you can perform a left/right crossup. Side switches once. Uses OTG.	(video)
2LK 2MP 2HP 4LK+HK OTG 2HK 4LK+HK 214KK 66 jHK 8jMK jHK 8sjMP jHK 236HP 66 jLK jMP 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK	8301	1	Anywhere	Universal	Committal combo using monster early. Use this combo to cash in with extra meter. Side switches once Omitting 1-3 hits of jMP allows combo leniency for jHK Fastfalling with jHK after jLK jMP near the corner allows 5HP to be used in the ender string against lights for more damage (8396) Ending with car gives 9292 damage. Ending with level 3 gives 11991 damage.	(video)
2LK 2MP 2HP 4LK+HK 2MP 5HK jHK sjMK dl jHK sjMP jHK 236HP dash jump jLK jMP 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	8331	1	Anywhere	Universal*	Optimal midscreen damage Uses OTG Side switches twice Use dash 5MP after 4LK+HK Vs Parasoul First jHK should be done as low to the ground as possible, second should be delayed Hold upforward vs Cerebella, you need to side switch with jMK dash 5MP, idj jhk sj8 jMK jHK is more reliable against Squigly, MF, Peacock, PW, Filia/Fukua, Annie, and Umbrella. Omit jMP hits for reliability. (video) idj jHK required against Double	(video)
2LK 2MP 5HK jLP jMP jMK jHP 5LK 5MKx2 5HK jLK(1) jMP jMK jHP dash 5LPx2 5MKx2 Snap	4202	1	Anywhere	Universal	Happy birthday corner carry combo. Reaches the corner from 2/3rds of the stage away. OTGless.	(video)
2LK 2MP 2HP 4LK+HK dash 5LK 5HK jLP jMP jHP 5MKx2 5HK jLK(1) jMP jHP dash 5LPx2 5MKx2 Snap	5084	1	Anywhere	Universal	Happy birthday side swap combo. Reaches corner from the centre of the stage.	(video)

Throw

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
LP+LK 214K 5LK <etc>	N/A	1	Anywhere	Universal	Can go into OTGless routes from here.	(video)
LP+LK dash 2LK 5MKx2 <etc>	N/A	1	Anywhere	Universal	Can go into OTGless routes from here.	(video)
LP+LK 236HP dash <etc>	N/A	1	Anywhere	Yes	Does not work vs Ms Fortune, Robo Fortune or Peacock. Will only hit Double when thrown to the left. Can go into the 5HK j214HK combo from here.	(video)
LP+LK 5HK <etc>	N/A	1	Corner	Universal	Go into standard 5HK routes.	(video)
LP+LK 2HP <etc>	N/A	1	Corner	Universal	Go into standard 2HP routes.	(video)

Air throw

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
jLP+LK dash 5MK <etc>	N/A	1	Anywhere	Universal	Can be made OTGless depending on the character and height.	(video)
jLP+LK dash 5MKx2 5HK jLP jMK jHK 214MK 5LK 5MKx2 5HK jLK jMK jHK 214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP xx 623HK xx 236PP	5646	1	Anywhere	Universal*	Barrel loop combo Like normal barrel loops this is weird on Big Band dash 5MK is a universal OTGless pickup midscreen	(video)
jLP+LK dash 5MKx2 2HP xx 4LK+HK dash 5LK 2MP 2HP xx 214K 5MKx2 5HK jMP jHK sj jMK jHK 214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP xx 623HK xx 236PP	5937	1	Anywhere	Universal	Cilia slide BNB Use dash 5MP after cilia slide when facing the corner and if you want specific resets	(video)
jLP+LK dash 5MKx2 2HP xx 4LK+HK dash 5LK 5HK 236HP dash 5MP 5HK jMP jHK sj jMK jHK 214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP xx 623HK xx 236PP	5914	1	Anywhere	Universal	H Luger conversion dash 5MK starter is recommended as it is easier to pick up with 5LK after cilia slide.	(video)
jLP+LK dash 5MKx2 2HP xx 4LK+HK 2HK xx 4LK+HK 214KK dash jHK jMK jHK sjMP jHK 236HK dash jLK jMP (jHK ff) 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP xx 623HK	5786	1	Anywhere	Universal	Committal combo using monster early. Use this combo to cash in with extra meter. Omitting 1-3 hits of jMP allows combo leniency for jHK	(video)
jLP+LK dash 5MKx2 2MP 5HK jHK jMK jHK sjMP jHK 236HP dash jLK jMP (jHK ff) 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP xx 623HK xx 236PP	6165	1	Anywhere	Universal*	Optimal midscreen throw conversion This combo must be altered in order for it to be universal. Refer here per character. (video)	(video)

236HP

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
236HP dash 5MKx2 5HK j214HK dash 5LK 5HK jMP jHK sj djMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	6403	1	Anywhere	Universal	For CH 236HP add 5MKx2 after 5LK.	(video)

236LP (air hit)

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
236LP (air hit) dash 2LK 2HP 214K 5MKx2 5HK jLP jMP jHK sj djMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	5945	1	Anywhere	Universal	Standard confirm.	(video)
236LP (air hit) dash 2HK 4LK+HK 236KK 236HP dash jump jMK jHK j214MK 5MKx2 5HK jLK jHP 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK	6197	1	Anywhere	Universal	Max damage confirm.	(video)
CH 236LP (air hit) dash 2LK 2HP 214K 5MKx2 5HK *jLP jHK j214LK 5MP 5HK jMP jHP 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	6328	1	Anywhere	Yes	Standard CH confirm. Use jLP jHK j214MK vs Ms Fortune and Valentine and jLP jMK jHP vs Big Band.	(video)
CH 236LP (air hit) dash 2HK 4LK+HK Monster 236HP dash jump jMK jHK j214MK 5MKx2 5HK *jLP jHK j214LK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK	6747	1	Anywhere	Yes	Max damage CH confirm. Use jLP jHK j214MK vs Ms Fortune and Valentine and jLP jMK jHP vs Big Band.	(video)

623LK

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
623LK 214KK 236HP 5MKx2 5HK *jLP jHK j214LK 5LK 5HK jMP(4) jHP 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	6097	1	Anywhere	Yes	Use jLP jHK j214MK vs Ms Fortune and Valentine and jLP jMK jHP vs Big Band.	(video)
623LK 214KK 236HP dash jump jHK *j214MK 5LK 5HK jMP jHK sj djMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK	6739	1	Anywhere	Yes	* Use j214LK vs mediums and heavies Difficult, optimal route. Can also use this combo for 4LK+HK, 214KK starter.	(video)
CH 623LK 214KK 236HP dash jump jLK jHK j214LK 5LK 5MKx2 5HK jLP jMP jHK sj djMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK	7439	1	Anywhere	Universal	Can also use this combo for CH 4LK+HK, 214KK starter.	(video)

Counter hit punishes

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
CH 2HP 4LK+HK dash 5MP 5HK 236HP dash 5MKx2 5HK jLP jMK jHK j214MK 5LK 5HK jLK(1) jMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	9408	1	Anywhere	Universal	Easy HCH route. Same notes as barrel loops for Big Band and Painwheel: On Painwheel in the corner, jump back for the jLK. On Big Band in the corner, cancel the jMK into jHK just before the 2nd hit comes out to gain the upward momentum for the move. Midscreen delay the jHK slightly or delay the jMK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPTfWNNrq8E).	(video)
CH 2HP 4LK+HK dash 5MKx2 5HK djHK sjMK jHK sj djMP jHK djLK jMK jHK djLP jMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	9814	1	Anywhere	Lights only	Optimal HCH route (but difficult) on light characters.	[ (video)]
CH 2HP 4LK+HK 5MKx2 5HK djHK jMK jHK jLP jMK jHK djMP jHK djLK jMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	9867	1	Anywhere	Heavies/mediumms	Optimal HCH route on heavy/mid-weight characters.	[ (video)]
CH 2HP 4LK+HK 2HK 4LK+HK 214KK 236HP 5MKx2 5HK jLP jMK jHK j214MK 5LK 5HK jLK jMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK 236PP	9213	1	Anywhere	Universal	Alternative easy HCH route that uses early 214KK for front loaded damage Same notes as barrel loops for Big Band and Painwheel: On Painwheel in the corner, jump back for the jLK. On Big Band in the corner, cancel the jMK into jHK just before the 2nd hit comes out to gain the upward momentum for the move. Midscreen delay the jHK slightly or delay the jMK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPTfWNNrq8E). If done from far range, delay the 2nd 4LK+HK on Parasoul or else 214KK will whiff.	(video)
CH 2HP 4LK+HK 2HK 4LK+HK 214KK 2MP 5HK 236HP dash jump jHK *j214MK 5LK 5HK jMP jHK sj djMK jHK j214MK 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK	9612	1	Anywhere	Yes	Optimal alternative HCH route that uses early 214KK for front loaded damage If done from far range, delay the 2nd 4LK+HK on Parasoul or else 214KK will whiff. * Use j214LK vs mediums and heavies.	(video)
CH 2HP 4LK+HK 5MP 5HK j214HK 214KK 4LK+HK dash jump jHK jMK jHK djLP jHK djMP 5HK djLK jHK 236HP 5LPx2 5MKx2 2HP 623HK	9922	1	Midscreen start	Yes	Very optimal HCH route that uses both early 214KK into dash jump jHK to net extra early damage. On Cerebella, replace 4LK+HK -> dj jHK with 2HP 4LK+HK dj jMK jHK or else 4LK+HK will whiff.	(video)

Double snap

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
Snapback 5LK 5HK j214HK repeat	N/A	1	Corner	Universal	Use 236HP or jHK instead of j214HK for the last hit, since doing j214HK will leave you at much worse frame advantage against the incoming character.	(video)
Snapback 5LK 5HK dl 236HP repeat	N/A	1	Corner	Universal		(video)
Snapback 5LK 5HK jHKxN	N/A	1	Corner	Universal	Requires manual timing and adjustments per weight class but is extremely quick.	(video)
Snapback 5LK 5HK jHK 236HP repeat	N/A	1	Corner	Universal	Faster than the first two double snaps shown here and gives the opponent less meter.	(video)

Midscreen assist kill

Notation	Damage	Meter Cost	Location	Character Specific?	Notes	Video
... 5HK j214HK dash 5LK 5HK repeat	N/A	0	Midscreen			(video)
... 5HK 214K 2LK 5MKx2 5HK 214K repeat	N/A	0	Midscreen	Universal		(video)
... 5HK dl, 236HP 214K 5LK 5HK, dl 236HP repeat	N/A	0	Midscreen	Universal		(video)

Damage/Undizzy Ratios

Move	Damage/undizzy	Damage (max scaling)	Undizzy
623HK	24.75	495	20
623MK	18	360	20
623LK	14	280	20
4LK+HK	13.75	275	20
jHK	12	360	30
j214HK	12	240	20
jMP	10	200	20
j214MK	9.25	185	20
5HP	9.166666667	275	30
2HK	9.166666667	275	30
5MK	9	180	20
jMK	9	180	20
5LP	8	120	15
5HK	6.5	195	30
236P	6.5	130	20
jHP	6.166666667	185	30
2HP	6	180	30
2MP	5.75	115	20
5MP	5.5	110	20
2LP	5.333333333	80	15
5LK	5.333333333	80	15
2MK	5	100	20
j214LK	5	100	20
jLK	4	60	15
jLP	3.333333333	50	15
2LK	2.666666667	40	15

Combo Trials

All 4 trials use a 2LK 5MKx2 confirm, which is generally not recommended as it doesn't reach from max 2LK range and can be vulnerable to PBGC.

Trial 1 demonstrates that you can combo 5HK into 236HP and then pick up afterwards, but the entire combo isn't a particularly good one. Maybe just make a note of it and then move on without learning the combo.

Trial 2 is pretty good, it shows the beginnings of an effective 4LK+HK combo. You can definitely make use of this stuff in real practical combos.

Trial 3 demonstrates that you can save OTG when doing 4LK+HK into 214KK, but the rest of the combo isn't worth bothering with. Treat this one like Trial 1.

Trial 4 is literally just the barrel loop BnB that's listed in the BnB section.

TLDR: You might learn something interesting from 1 and 3 but you don't have to learn the combos. 2 and 4 can be worth doing since they're similar to real practical combos.