Them's Fightin' Herds/Pom/Combos

Overview

Strategy

Combos

Notation Help
Disclaimer: Combos are written by various writers, so notation may differ slightly from this notation. For more information, see Cam's Notation and Input Primer
X+Y	Buttons "X" and "Y" must be input simultaneously.
X/Y	Input "X" or "Y" can be used.
>	Indicates a link. For example, Oleander 6C > 5A is a link.
dl.X	There should be delay before inputting "X".
W.X	Shanty specific, normals pressed during Wall mode.
j.X	Button "X" is input while jumping or in the air.
iad	An instant airdash, done by pressing 9 then 6, or 6 then 6 if already in the air.
jc	Jump cancel the previous action.
shjc	Shorthop jump cancel the previous action. Applicable to Arizona, Paprika and Shanty.
djc	Double jump cancel the previous action. Specific to Oleander.
md.X	Perform a micro-dash before performing "X".
tk.X	Indicates the motion "X" is input immediately after leaving the ground. Stands for tiger knee.
k.xx	Kara cancel, or cancelling into another move during startup of the initial move.
(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.
CH	The first attack must be Counter Hit.
AA	The attack must be an Anti-Air.

Getting Started

How to use .TFHC Files

In one of the following tables, you can download a .tfhc file. This is a combo trial you can place into your game through Documents/My Games/Them's Fightin' Herds/combo. If you do not have a combo folder in the TFH game folder, create one. The file can then be accessed in-game through Practice mode. Once the practice fight is launched, go to the pause menu, and go to Combo Training > Combo Recording > Load Combo.

Console versions of TFH currently do not support combo file sharing, but you can still make your own locally. Due to this, video examples are, or will be included.

Combo Theory

Combos with Pom can vary a lot, depending on what dogs, if any, you have out, as well as if you want to prioritize damage, meter gain, or oki.

The Basics

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Starter

• 5A > 5B > 2B > 5C > 3C > jump cancel > j.A > j.B > j.C

- If there's one thing I would say to practice first, its this. It may just be her ground chain into her air chain, but it also leads to her main way to combo into dog summons, which leads to high damage/good oki.

J.B Loops

• Vs airborne opponent > 2B > IAD > j.B > land > repeat
• Vs airborne opponent > 2B > jump cancel > j.B > air dash/float > j.B > land > repeat

- Also important to know, these are useful if you're looking to build meter, or just for dogless filler/corner carry in combos. These are also interchangeable.

Enders

• At max JD > 5B > 2B > 6A > 5B > 2B > 5C > (2C) > [4]6C > 236XX > summon dogs

- For when you want to go for damage, this is generally what you will do. The 2C can be included when JDG isn't too high.

• At <=280 JD > 5B > 5C > 2C > summon dog

- For when you want to go for oki, 2C causes a hard knockdown, and canceling into summon lets you recover faster.

The Advanceds

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Starter

• 5A > 5B > 2B > 5C > 3C > jump cancel > slight delay > j.A > j.B > slight delay > j.C > land > (236B > 5B > etc)
• 5A > 5B > 2B > 5C > 3C > jump cancel > slight delay > j.A > air dash/forward float > j.A > j.C > land > (236B > 5B > etc)

- Probably one of the most important things to learn about comboing with Pom is the fact that she can use j.C groundbounce to summon bitey mid-combo, and use him for either oki, or damage. The second version uses less JD, but is ultimately less damage.

Digger

• With Digger out, vs grounded opponent > 5C~6D > 236B/214B > Bitey/Airbud Combo
• With Digger out, vs airborne opponent > 6D~2B > 236B/214B > Bitey/Airbud Combo

- Better ways to summon Bitey/Airbud mid-combo if you have digger ready.

Bitey

• After starter > 236B > 5B > 5C > 2C > [4]6AD > Bitey hits > 2B > 5C > 2C > [4]6A~D > Bitey hits > 5B > 2B > 6A > 5B > 2B > 5C > 2C > [4]6C > 236XX

- My go-to BNB for damage, after a certain input-leniency change /salt. Works as long as JD is not max for at least the first bitey hit.

• After starter > 236B > (dash) > 5B > 5C > 2C > summon digger

- For when you want to go for a HKD instead of damage.

• With Bitey out, vs grounded opponent > 5C > 6D > dash > (5B) > (2B) > 5C > (2C) > 6D > dash > ender

- Very high damage start, you may have to add the 5B/2B/2C if the opponent is too close to bitey.

Airbud

• After starter > 214B > dash > 5B > 2B > IAD > j.B > 6D > Airbud hits > land > 5B > 2B > IAD > 6D > Airbud hits > land > 5B > 2B > 6A > 5B > 2B > 5C > [4]6C > 236XX

- If you want to combo into Airbud instead of Bitey for some reason.

• After starter > 214B > (dash) > 5B > 5C > 2C > summon digger

- For when you want to go for a HKD instead of damage.

• With Airbud out > (2C/5C/3C) > 3D > Airbud hits > dash > delay > 2B > IAD > 6D > Airbud hits > j.B loops > ender

- Confirm from Airbud groundbounce that uses up the charges as fast as possible in order to be ready to summon again for the ender.

• With Airbud out > (2C/5C/3C) > 3D > Airbud hits > dash > delay > 2B > 214AD > Airbud hits > (dash under side swap) > 2B > j.B loops > Ender

- Similar to above, but with the option to side swap, and a follower digger summon thrown in.

Momma

• After starter > 236C > 5A > 2B > 2C > [4]6A > 3D/9D

- Very strong mom setup, 3D can be timed to be meaty, or 9D can be used for a tick grab setup.

Example Combos

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• 5A > 5B > 2B > 5C > 3C > jump cancel > slight delay > j.A > j.B > j.C > land > 236B > dash > 5B > 5C > 2C > 236A

- My go-to HKD combo, leads to any number of dirty mixups.

• 5A > 5B > 2B > 5C > 3C > jump cancel > slight delay > j.A > j.B > j.C > land > 236B > 5B > 5C > 2C > [4]6AD > Bitey hits > 2B > 5C > 2C > [4]6A~D > Bitey hits > 5B > 2B > 6A > 5B > 2B > 5C > 2C > [4]6C > 236XX

- My go-to damage combo, you can pick up off of the super for even more damage as well.

Enders

Below Max JD

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
2C [4]6A/Summon			Anywhere	HKD	Easy	HKD, allowing time to summon or command dash and pressure their wakeup.
[4]6C Summon			Anywhere	HKD	Easy	Bark restand, allowing a summon and mixup attempt.

Max Juggle Decay

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
5B 2B 6A 5B 2B 5C 2C [4]6C Summon			Anywhere	SKD	Medium	Main MAX JD ender, grants SKD and summon. Make sure to get rid of charge before 6A. Omit 2C at high gravity. Commonly referred to as "Rebeat Ender"
3C jc Float			Anywhere		Easy	Niche airtech bait.
3C 2369A/B/C			Anywhere		Medium	Niche airtech bait with a bonus summon. Tiger Knee input required for 3C special cancel.

Combos

Routes by GOTHOPPRESSION, Digital Dog, Oscarglez93 and Hamit

A Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
5A 5B 5C 3C jc j.A j.B 66j.B 5B 5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 5B 2B 5C [4]6C 214B	997		Anywhere	Max JD SKD	Medium	j.B staircase combo, demonstrates mid-combo airdashes	.tfhc	Video
5A 5B 5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C [2B 96 j.B]x2 5B 2B 6A 5B 2B 5C [4]6C 214B	1010		Anywhere	Max JD SKD	Medium	2B jump cancel loop	.tfhc	Video
2A 2B 3C jc j.A [9]j.A j.C 214A > 2B 6A 5B 2B 5C [4]6C Super > 5C 214A > 5B 2B 6A 5B 2B 5C 236B	1367		Corner	Max JD SKD	Hard	Post-JDMax route off corner 2A	.tfhc	Video

B Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
2B 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 214A > 2B 2C 236B Reset (6D)	863		Anywhere	235 JD HKD	Easy	Basic 2B starter BnB. Digging Pup meaty is demonstrated in the combo file.	.tfhc	Video
5B 5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 66 2B 2C 236B	912		Anywhere	275 JD HKD	Easy	Basic side switch combo	.tfhc	Video
2B 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 236B > 5B 2B 5C 2C [4]6A > 6D > md.5B 2B 5C 2C 236A > 6D 5B 2B 6A 5B 2B 5C 6D 2C [4]6C 236B	1398		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD SKD	Hard	Corner carry	.tfhc	Video

C Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
(236B) 5C 6D 66x2 2B 5C 6D 66x2 2B 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 236B md.5B 5C 2C 214A	1471		Midscreen	370 JD HKD	Medium	Bitey loop	.tfhc	Video
(236B) 2C [4]6A 6D > 2B 2C [4]6A 6D > 2B 2C 3C j.A j.B j.C 236B > 2B 5C 2C 236A 6D > 5B 2B 6A 5B 2B 5C 6D	1802		Anywhere	Max JD SKD	Medium	2C poke with Bitey in range to continue the combo	.tfhc	Video
(236B) j.C [5C 2C 6D > 66] x2 > 5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 236B > 2B 5C 2C 6D > 5B 2B 5C 2C 6D 236XX > 5C 214A > 5B 2B 6A 5B 2B 5C [4]6C 236XX > 5C 236B > 5B 2B 6A 6BD 2B 5C 236XX > 5C 214A > 5B 2B 6A 6BD 2B 5C	3597		Corner	Max JD SKD	Hard	Max damage corner combo	.tfhc	Video

Anti-Air Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
2B 5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 236B > 2C [4]6A jc [8] > Reset 3D j.B	970		Midscreen	330 JD HKD	Easy	The combo is a very flexible reset. Dogs used on Oki can vary/personal choice	.tfhc	Video
2B 5C 3C jc j.C 2B jc iad.j.B 2B 2C 236B jc Reset iad.j.A	1041		Midscreen	340 JD HKD	Medium	Combo Reset that leads into High/Low Mix	.tfhc	Video
66A 5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 236B 2B 2C [4]6A 6D > 5B 2B 5C 236A 6D > 5B 2B 6A 5B 5C 4D > [4]6C 236B	1352		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD SKD	Hard		.tfhc	Video

Special Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
(236C) 2C [4]9C 9D 66x2 > 5B 5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 5DD > 2B jc iad.j.B 2B 6A 5B 2B 5C [4]6C	1386		Midscreen	Max JD SKD	Medium	2C into Bark Mama dog grab combo	.tfhc	Video
[4]6C 236B md.j.C 66 j.B 5B 5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 5DD > md.5B 2B 6A 5B 5C [4]6C 236A	965		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD SKD	Hard	Hard mid-bark combo to pull off. Easier to do j.A after the j.C, rather than j.B	.tfhc	Video

Dog Combo ideas

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
(236C) 5B 2B 3D 5C (3D Hit) > j.C 2B 2C [4]9C 9D 2B 6A 5B 2B 5C 2C Reset -> Oki	1257		Corner	Max JD SKD	Medium	2 Mama dog uses and the last one can be used for Oki/Meaty	.tfhc	Video
(214B) 5B 3C jc j.B 6D j.C (6D Hit) 5C 3C jc j.A j.B 6D j.C (6D Hit) 5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 236A > 5B 2B 6A 5B 6D 5C (6D Hit) 236B	1377		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD SKD	Hard	After Chopper hit them in the air wait a second for Pom to turn around and hit 5C	.tfhc	Video
5C 2C 236XX214XX > 5B 2B jc iad.j.B 2B jc iad.j.B 2B 5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 236C 5B 2B 6A 5B 5C [4]6C	1492		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD SKD	Hard	With the way how Pom LV1 works best thing to do is Lv1 and then mash input Lv2 then buffer 5B to combo to connect.	.tfhc	Video
5C 2C 236XX214XX 5B 2B jc iad.j.B 2B jc iad.j.B 2B 5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 236B > 5B 2B 6A 5B 4D 5C [4]6C (4D Hit) > Reset BC (Grab)	1556		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD SKD	Hard	Used a dog use from both 236B and Papa and lead into a tech throw setup.	.tfhc	Video
5C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 236B > 5B 2B 5C 2C 6D > 5B 2B 5C 2C 236XX214XX 6D > 2B 6A 5B 4D 5C [4]6C (4D Hit) > Reset BC (Grab)	1671		Corner	Max JD SKD	Hard	Comboing in LV2, and Used a dog use from both 236B and Papa. Lead into a tech throw setup.	.tfhc	Video