Them's Fightin' Herds/Texas/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.

Enders

2DD

• This is most often Texas's preferred ender for a Max JD combo, unless going for the kill. Its powerful restand state allows Texas to consistently put the opponent in a predictable position, setting them up for a guess between a low strike or a command grab.

Bullseye 2D is preferred as it guarantees a magic stock to perform restand, but it's not necessary if you already have at least one stock of magic.

(BE)2DD [4]6X~B

• Alternative ender that foregoes restand in favor of extra damage. Can be followed up with super for even more damage.

5D

• Not as common since Texas can often ignore the imposition of SKD, but a 5D with no followup can be used in a non-JD Max combo as a reset point, as it leaves the opponent in a hard knockdown right next to Texas.

6A

• 6A can be used as an ender, trading off restand oki for additional super meter and putting the opponent in a soft knockdown near Texas.

Combos

A Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
2A 2BB 5C 2C 22X (BE)2D	756		Anywhere	HKD	Easy	Your most reliable way to guarantee both a HKD and one stock of magic.	.tfhc	Video
5A 5B 5C 2C 22X shjc.j.B 5B 5C (BE)5D (BE)2D (BE)6DD (BE)2DD	1208		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD SKD	Medium	3 magic series combo that ends with a tech chase.	.tfhc	Video
5A 5B 5C 2C 22X shjc.j.B 5B 5C (BE)5D (BE)2D [4]6X~C 5B 2B 6A 5B 2C	1282		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD SKD	Medium	2 magic series combo that ends with a tech chase closer to the corner.	.tfhc	Video
5A 5C 3C jc dl.j.A j.B 5C (BE)5D [4]6X~C 2C 22X (BE)2D [4]6X~B 5B 2B 6A 5C 2C	1413		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD SKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
5A 2B 5C 2C 22X shjc.(whiff j.A) 5C (BE)5D [4]6X~C 5C (BE)5D (BE)2D 6DD 22X tk.22X~22X (BE)5D (BE)2DD	1513		Midscreen to	Max JD Restand	Medium	Whiffing j.A makes you land 2 frames earlier so it makes combos a little more lenient. Sometimes is a need to not mis-input an air button	.tfhc	Video
2A 5C 2C 22X shjc.j.B 5C (BE)5D [4]6X~C 5B 5C (BE)5D (BE)2D [4]6X~B (BE)5D (BE)2D [4]6X~B	1586		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD SKD	Hard	Max dmg from 2A starter no resources	.tfhc	Video

B Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
2BB 5C 2C 3C jc j.B (BE)j.D 5C 3C jc j.B (BE)j.DD (BE)6D (BE)5D (BE)2DD	1515		Midscreen	Max JD Restand	Medium	When 2(BE)DD hit it will leave the opponent in a Restand state, can be used for grab Oki/RPS grab situation	.tfhc	Video
2B 5C 2C 22X shjc 5B 5C (BE)5DD shjc (BE)2DD 5B 6A 5C 2C 22X tk.22X shjc.j.DD (BE)6D (BE)5D (BE)2DD	1571		Midscreen	Max JD Restand	Medium	Most metergain combo from 2b that leave into a Restand RPS	.tfhc	Video
5B 5C 3C jc dl.j.A j.B 5B 5C 5D [4]6X~B (BE)2D [4]6X~C 5B 2B 6A 2C 5DD	1598		Corner	Max JD SKD	Medium	Can be used as a tech chase or add super for more dmg (super at the end does 2111)	.tfhc	Video
2B 5C 2C 22X (BE)2D 5D [4]6X~C 5C 2C 22X (BE)2D 5D [4]6X~2B 22X~22X 2DD	1782		Midscreen	Max JD Restand	Medium	When 2(BE)DD hit it will leave the opponent in a Restand state, can be used for grab Oki/RPS grab situation	.tfhc	Video
2B 5C 2C 22X shjc 5C 22X shjc.(whiff j.A) 5C 22X shjc.(BE)j.D 5C (BE)5D (BE)2D [4]6X~B 22X (BE)2D [4]6X~B 236XX	2314		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD HKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
5B 5C 2C 22X shjc.j.B 5C (BE)5D [4]6X~C 5C 5B 5C ((BE)5D (BE)2D [4]6X~B)x2 236XX	2423		Midscreen to Corner	Max JD HKD	Hard		.tfhc	Video
2B 5C 2C 22X (BE)2D 5D [4]6X~C 5C 2C 22X shjc j.C 22X (tk.22X)x5 (BE)5D (BE)2D [4]6X~B 236XX	2495		Corner	Max JD HKD	Hard		.tfhc	Video
2B 2C 22X shjc.j.C 22X tk.22X tk.22X tk.22X tk.22X~22X (BE)5D (BE)2DD	1254		Midscreen	Max JD Restand	Hard	Combo from 2B after a Max JD restand, which returns to starting position with another restand. Can alternatively be done with a backward shorthop instead of a neutral one, which will require only 3 stomps instead of 5 before earth pull, but do a little bit less damage. This combo also works from a 2BB, with only slightly tighter stomp timing.	.tfhc	Video

C Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
5C 3C jc dl.j.A j.B 5C 5D [4]6X~B (BE)2D > [4]6X~C 5B 2B 6A 5C 2C 5DD	1913	TBA	Corner	Max JD SKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
5C 2C 22X shjc.j.B 5C (BE)5D [4]6X~C 5B 5C ((BE)5D (BE)2D [4]6X~B)x2 236XX	2675	TBA	Midscreen to Corner	Max JD HKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video
5C (BE)5D [4]6X~C 5B 5C (BE)5D (BE)2D (BE)6DD 5C (BE)5D [4]6X~B 236XX 214XX (Walkback) (BE)5D (BE)2D [4]6X~B 236XX	3014	TBA	Midscreen to Corner	Max JD HKD	Medium	Meter dump dmg	.tfhc	Video
5C 3C 6D [4]6X~C 5C 2C 2D [4]6X~B 5C 2C 22X shjc j.C 22X 2DD	2094	TBA	Corner	Max JD Restand	Medium	Corner example with restand oki. Demonstrates 6D[4] to Run C link.	.tfhc	Video

Anti-Air Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
6A 5C (BE)5D [4]6X~C 5B 5C (BE)5D (BE)2D [4]6X~B 5C 2C 5DD	1477	TBA	Midscreen Only	Max JD SKD	Medium	Standard 6A combo	.tfhc	Video
6A 5C (BE)5D [4]6X~C dl.5C 2C 5D [4]6X~B 5B 5C 2C 22X (TK22x)x2 (BE)2DD	1523	TBA	Corner Only	Max JD SKD	Medium	6A to side switch instead of using 6DD. With how (BE)5D pull in the opponent. [4]6X~C can pass through them, however with how big Texas if you don't delay 5C he will miss with how his center line works.	.tfhc	Video
2B 2C 22X (BE)2D [4]6X~B 5B 5C (BE)5D [4]6X~C 5B 5C 2C 5DD	1544	TBA	Midscreen Only	Max JD SKD	Medium	2B although not having any head iunv can be used as an AA like most members. Situations like IAD from Pom or Tainhuo are where 2B can be seen used.	.tfhc	Video
6A 5C (BE)5D (BE)2D 5B 5C 22X shjc.(BE)j.D 22X TK.22X shjc.(BE)j.DD (BE)6D (BE)5D (BE)2D [4]6X~B 236XX	2031	TBA	Midscreen Only	Max JD SKD	Hard	6A mid-screen that leads into super. If Texas doesn't have the bar he can end at (BE)2DD and go for RPS situations.	.tfhc	Video

Special Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
22X dl.22X 2C 3C (BE)6D (BE)2D [4]6X~C 2C 22X shjc j.DD (BE)6D (BE)5D (BE)2DD	1427	TBA	Fullscreen	Max JD HKD	Medium	Fullscreen Confirm from 22X	.tfhc	Video
22X dl.22X 2C 3C (BE)6D (BE)2D [4]6X~C 5B 5C 2C 5D 236XX	1916	TBA	Fullscreen	Max JD HKD	Medium	Fullscreen Confirm from 22X	.tfhc	Video
22X dl.22X 2C 3C (BE)6D (BE)2D [4]6X~C 5C 5D [4]6X~B 5B 3C tk.236XX	2022	TBA	Midscreen to Corner	Max JD HKD	Medium		.tfhc	Video

Magic Starters

Notation	Damage	Meter Gain	Location	Knockdown	Difficulty	Notes	Combo File	Video
(Jump) (BE)jDD (BE)5D (BE)6D (BE)2D [4]6X~C 5B 2C 22X (BE)2DD	1285	TBA	Midscreen	Max JD Restand	Medium	(BE)jDD confirm will leave the opponent in a Restand state	.tfhc	Video
(BE)2D 5DD 44 5C 2C 3C jc j.B (BE)jDD (whiff j.A) (BE)5D (BE)6D 22X TK22X~22X (BE)5D (BE)2DD	1583	TBA	Midscreen	Max JD Restand	Medium	(BE)2D confirm will leave the opponent in a Restand state. Whiffing j.A makes you land 2 frames earlier so it makes combos a little more lenient. Sometimes is a need to not mis-input an air button.	.tfhc	Video
(BE)5D [4]6X~C 5C (BE)5D [4]6X~C 5C 2C 22X (BE)2DD	1748	TBA	Midscreen	Max JD Restand	Medium	(BE)5D confirm will leave the opponent in a Restand state	.tfhc	Video
(BE)2D 5DD 5C 2C 22X shjc dl.j.C 5C 2C 22X (tk.22X)x5 ~22x (BE)5D (BE)2D [4]6X~B 236XX	2106	TBA	Midscreen	Max JD HKD	Medium	(BE)2D confirm ending with super	.tfhc	Video