Them's Fightin' Herds/Stronghoof/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

Due to the amazing power of 2/4/6/8D (Winter Wind), Stronghoof's combo structure is very flexible and can be manipulated to do almost anything you want to do. Some routes, however, are much more effective than others at maximizing damage and keeping the juggle going longer.

Most standard Stronghoof combos begin with cancelling your way into a 5C, and then following up with either 3C (Launcher) into aerial attacks, or an Arsenal move (236A/B/C) to begin a juggle. When the opponent is launched far away, use 4D to pull them back into the range of your B and C normals, and then continue the cycle. This pattern usually continues until either the opponent is too heavy to juggle, or you've reached the corner, at which point 6D or 8D become more useful than 4D.

Combo Pieces

5C - The bread and butter normal. Minimal gravity multiplier, easy to juggle with due to huge vertical coverage, and does a ton of damage. Substituting in a 5B or 2C may also sometimes be necessary if the opponent would otherwise exit hitstun or fall to the ground before 5C's long startup would connect.

j.C - The strongest air normal. Launches the opponent far away, so the use of Winter Wind will likely be required to follow up on this attack - unless the opponent is close enough to the wall, at which point they will rebound and fall back into the stage. This wallbounce is shared with 236A and can only be used once per combo. Sometimes a j.B may be required as filler to make this move connect due to its long startup.

3C - Launcher. Generally not as efficient a use of JD/JDG compared to Arsenal moves, but can be used to keep a juggle going if you're running low on magic or trying to preserve it.

236A - Wallbounces the opponent (only once per combo) no matter where you are on the screen. Works as combo filler whenever the opponent is not high enough off the ground for 236B to connect, and sets up Vetr 236A, which can be used to keep the opponent airborne between other hits, or kept around until after the combo for setplay.

236B - Uses your groundbounce unless there is Ice Slick on the ground and the opponent is hit with ice shards, which will suspend them in the air temporarily. Does good damage and sets up Vetr 236B, which can be used to continue a juggle when Stronghoof is busy in the startup or recovery of another move, or left around after the combo for setplay.

236C - Uses your tumble, unless the opponent is suspended with wind before they touch the ground. Does the most damage by far out of any of Stronghoof's non-super moves, so squeezing one in wherever possible is a good idea. Also sets up Vetr 236C, which has no combo utility, but can give you a huge advantage if it's still around to be activated after the combo is over.

22X - Generally used as a combo ender, unless there is a Warhammer or Battleaxe already set up, which can be used to interrupt the knockdown, or Ice Slick present, where the shards can be used to continue juggles. Hugely important for Level 2 / Ice Fjord loops.

4D - Useful any time the opponent would otherwise be launched too far away to continue juggling them. Due to the way the momentum works, you only need to use it in very short bursts to get the most bang for your buck. (Haha, buck... get it?)

6D - Enabler of some of Stronghoof's most obnoxious corner shenanigans. Lets you link nearly any move you can think of into another in the corner by keeping the opponent airbone and in hitstun while you recover.

8D - An alternative juggle tool to 6D, it's better at helping with height management due to giving stronger upward momentum and not using up JD, but not as good at extending hitstun. One common use is to make it easier to start or continue a combo off of 2C. Important to make sure your followup connects in time, or you may allow your opponent to air tech out of the combo and punish you.

22D - Sets up Ice Slick after a knockdown. Can also be used to cancel out of 22X to prevent it from shattering setup weapons.

236XX (Super) - Does a huge amount of damage that doesn't seem to scale as much as you would think. Can also be used for corner carry if timed well, as it transports Stronghoof right next to the position where it connects.

Enders

Most complete Stronghoof combos end with either 22X knockdown to set up a 22D (Ice Slick), or Super to tack on extra damage.

Combos

A Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
2A 2B 2C 3C jc j.A j.B j.C 6D md.5C 236C 6D 5C3C jc j.B j.C 6D 5C 236B 236A 236B md.6A 22X 22D	1350	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD SKD	Easy		.tfhc	Video
md.5A 5B 5C 3C jc j.B j.A j.B 5C 236B md.5C 22X 236B 5C3C jc j.C 6D 5C 236A 6D 5C 22X 22D	1386	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD SKD	Easy		.tfhc	Video
5A 5B 5C 236A md.5C 236A md.5C 236B md.5C 236C 236B 6A 5C 3C jc j.C 6D 5C 22X 22D	1439	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD SKD	Easy		.tfhc	Video
2A 5B 5C 3C jc j.B j.C 4D 5C 236B md.5C 22X 236B 5C 236C 6D 5C 3C jc j.C 6D 5C 236A 6D 5C 22X 22D	1565	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD SKD	Easy		.tfhc	Video

B Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
5B 5C 3C jc j.B j.C 4D 2C 3C jc j.B j.C 5C 236B 5C 236A 236B 6A 5C 22X 22D	1546	tbd	Corner	Max JD SKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
2B 5C 3C jc j.B j.C 4D 5C 236C 6D 5C 3C jc j.C 6D 5C 236B 5C 236A 236B md.6A 22X 22D	1664	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD SKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
5B 5C 3C jc j.C 4D 2C 5C 5C md.5C 22X 236B md.5C 236C 6D 5C 3C jc j.B j.C 6D 5C 236A 6D 22X 22D	1904	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD SKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
2B 5C 3C jc j.B j.C 5C 5D 236B 5D(hit) 5C 236B 236A 5C 236C 236A 236B 5C 2C 3C tk.236A 236B 5C 236XX	2459	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD HKD	Hard		.tfhc	Video

C Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
2C 5C 3C jc j.C 4D 2C {5D} 5C 5D(hit) 214X 5C 236C 6D 2C 5C 3C jc j.B j.C 6D 5C 236A 6D 5C 236B 5C 236B 2C 3C tk.236XX	2422	tbd	Corner	Max JD HKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
5C 3C jc j.C 4D 5C 236C 5D(hit) md.5C 236A md.5C 236A md.5C 236B md.5C 236B md.5C 2C 3C tk.236A 6D 6A 5C 3C tk.236XX	2807	tbd	Corner	Max JD HKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
5C 236A md.2C 22X 236A md.5C 236B md.5C 236B 22X md.5C 3C jc j.B j.C 8D 5C 3C jc j.B j.C 8D 5C 3C jc j.B 8D j.C 5C 236A 236XX	2853	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD HKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
[ 5C 2C 4D ]x4 5C 236C 4D 5C 236B 5C 3C tk.22X 236B 5C 3C [ jc j.B j.C 6D ]x2 6A 5C 3C tk.22X 236XX	3130	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD HKD	Hard		.tfhc	Video

Anti-Air Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
6A 5C 236C {5D} 5D(hit) 214X 5B 5C 236B md.5C 3C jc j.B j.C 6D 6A 5C 22X 22D	1259	TBA	Midscreen	Max JD SKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
6A 2C 5C 3C jc j.C 4D 2C 5C 3C jc j.B j.C 6D 5C 236A 6D 236B 5C 236B 6A 22X 22D	1623	TBA	Midscreen	Max JD SKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
6A 2C 5C 4D 2C 5C 3C jc j.C 4D 5C 236B md.5C 22X 236B 5C 3C jc j.C 6D 5C 236A 6D 6A 22X 22D	1744	TBA	Midscreen	Max JD SKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video

Special Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
236A md.2C 5C 236A [md.5C 236B ]x2 5C 236C 6D 5C 3C jc j.C 6D 6A 5C 22X 22D	1646	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD SKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
236B md.5C 22X 236B md.5C 236C 6D 5C 3C jc j.C 6D 5C 236A 6D 5C 22X 22D	1744	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD SKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
214X 5C 2C 3C jc j.B j.C {5D} backdash 5D(hit) 22D 214X 6A 22x 22D md.5AA 5B 6A 22x 5C 236B 5C 236C 6D 5C 236A 5B 6A 5B 5C 3C tk.22X 236B 236XX	2000	tbd	Corner	Max JD HKD	Hard		.tfhc	Video
236C 4D 2C 5C 4D 2C 5C 3C jc j.C 4D 5C 236B md.5C 22X 236B md.5C 3C jc j.C 6D 6A 236A 6D 6A 22X 22D	2105	tbd	Mid Screen	Max JD SKD	Hard		.tfhc	Video

Ice Fjord Combo

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
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