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This page is currently in the process of being updated for UNI 2. All combos listed should still be relevant in UNI 2 however.

Current roadmap for page updates: 

• Finish porting over the rest of the combos from Aria's UNI2 combo spreadsheet. Update damage values and meter gain for UNI2.
• Add Starter Combo damage and meter gain values to the tables once the video is finished. Include timestamped links to the video examples of the combos.
• Add a DP punish to Bread and Butter Combos
• Add new UNI2 combos. Check #UNI2_PH, Aria's combo spreadsheet, and Rippu's JP Phonon Wiki
  ○ Move twitter videos to YouTube for posterity. Move timestamped livestream clips to separate videos

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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 Buttons "X" and "Y" must be input simultaneously.
X/Y Input "X" or "Y" can be used.
dl.X There should be delay before inputting "X".
w.X 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. Usually will be omitted due to being obvious.
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.
(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 Cancel "X" into "Y".
X, Y Link "X" into "Y", allowing "X" to fully recover before "Y".
X~Y This notation has two meanings.
  1. Use attack "X" with "Y" follow-up input.
  2. Input "X" then within a few frames, input "Y". Usually used for option selects.
CH The first attack must be Counter Hit.
CS Perform a Chain Shift, which is performed by inputting D twice.
CVO Perform a Cross Cast Veil Off, which is performed by inputting A+B+C.
IW Perform an Infinite Worth, which is performed by inputting 41236D or A+B+C during CVO.
IWEX Perform an Infinite Worth EXS, which is performed by inputting A+B+C+D.

Phonon specific notation: (i) denotes install buffed specials such as 623B(i)

Getting Started

Starter Combo

Combo Location
Starter 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere
Load video
YouTube
Video is in the process of being updated.

For new players, it's recommended to learn how to route any starter into a BnB first, instead of memorizing the optimal off of every starter.

Combos in UNI are like building blocks with the following structure:

  • Starter > Stabilizer > Combo filler > Ender
    • Starter - The starter determines base proration of the combo. Weaker starters like 5A/2A have high base proration compared to stronger starters like 5C/2C. See "Proration" notes below.
    • Stabilizer - Stabilizers are moves that affect positioning, and make combo execution afterwards consistent. The key stabilizer in this starter combo is j.2[B]. After routing into the stabilizer, the rest of the combo has identical execution.
    • Combo filler - Moves added to the middle of a combo to add damage before the ender. Length of filler depends on proration. Make sure to avoid SMP (notes on that below). Mission Mode contains good examples of combo filler.
    • Ender - The final building block of the combo. Notes on all of Phonon's enders can be seen below, but in general, enders can be swapped in and out for different conditions.

and all combos must follow the same 2 universal rules:

  1. Proration - Proration determines when opponents can tech out of combos, and is the most important thing to pay attention to every time you get a hit. Starter determines the base proration of the route and largely how long of a combo you can get, and Same Move Proration does exactly as the name suggests. Avoid using the same move twice in the same combo when possible, and pay attention to what hit you started the combo with.
  2. Bounce Limit - 2 Ground/Wall bounces are allowed in any given combo. This Starter Combo only uses 2 at most (One from the j.2[B] slam, and sometimes one from the 2C 236[B] link), so you don't need to worry the bounce limit in this case.

With all of the knowledge above, here are some examples of ways to route the Starter Combo from different starters and conditions:

Combo Location
3C 236B 236C 66 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C 214AA Midscreen

Metered pickup off 3C 236B blockstring. As noted above, once the stabilizer hits, the combo is the exact same afterwards. For 5[C] dropping in the corner, see the combo below:

2A 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5C(1) 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C 214AA Corner

To prevent 5[C] from dropping in the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit.

6D j.C 2A 5BB 9j.B j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C 214AA Anywhere

Example of Same Move Proration affecting the combo. If you were to j.C again, the combo would drop from Same Move Proration, so make sure to switch the second j.C to a j.B to avoid SMP. Works in the corner with notes in combo 2.

Far range 5BB 4B j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C 214AA Anywhere

Example of adjusting routing into the stabilizer. j.C j.2[B] would whiff from this range, so we can use 4B to pull opponents back in. 4B prorates the combo harder, but 5BB is a strong enough starter to still get the rest of the combo.

2A 5BB 4B j.[C] j.2[B] 66C 236[B] 3C 2C 214AA Anywhere

Great example of 4B proration. The 5[C] in the starter combo would drop here because of the 4B proration combined with a 2A starter, so we have to use weaker combo filler after the stabilizer to prevent dropping.

6D j.A CS j.B 2A 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C 6FF~B Anywhere

Assault j.A CS pickup. Example of swapping one standard meterless ender out for another with 6FF~B. Works in the corner with the notes in combo 2.

Combo Theory

Phonon has access to lots of fantastic stabilizers, so it's easy to convert any hit into a full combo.

[ST] to [cl-r]

In UNICLR, proration and damage value of 4B was nerfed heavily, so omitting it from combos usually increases their damage. This change along with her new moves were what defined UNICLR specific combos. Full patch notes and [ST] to [cl-r] combo changes can be found here on the UNICLR wiki.

UNI 2

In UNI2, 22B+C Install and her new j.[B] are the largest changes to her routing. Removal of Vorpal stripping also made some CL-R/ST routes unnecessary.

22B+C Install opens up a lot of new paths in her routing, as there are new varying optimals off of:

  1. Cancelling into Install (ex: 623B 22B+C)
  2. Getting a hit with a normal while in Install
  3. Getting a hit with an Install buffed special

Notable pickups off #1:

  • 623B 22BC - j.[C] or j.[B] j.3[C].
  • 6FF(2) 22BC - +9 if timed correctly, 2C is possible, but 2B is safer

Strong combo filler with #2:

  • 5[C] 22A j.236B(i). Example. Works off everything, does loads of damage, and is really easy
  • 66C 22B j.236B(i). Great damage corner carry combo filler.
  • 66C 623B(i) 22A j236A Another great corner carry option
  • 214AA 623B(i) High damage pickup off an early 214AA, easy to combo out of.
  • corner 5C 236[B] 623B(i) 22B j236A j[C] ... Saving a bounce in the corner. Utilizes massive untech time on 623B(i)

Situation #3 is fairly straightforward. All install specials have greatly increased untech time, which makes pickups lenient and opens up some new meterless pickup options.

  • Example: 4B 3C 623B(i) blockstring, 623B(i) hitting can easily be combo'd into j.[C] or j.[B] on reaction.

Launchers

Move Usage notes
5BB
5C
2C
4B Both a launcher and a stabilizer, very useful pickup tool. Prorates combos heavily, so omit when possible.
j.[B] Launches grounded opponents, picks up into j.3[C] air combo filler easily.
6FF~A Both a launcher and a stabilizer, very easy to combo with, but costs GRD to use and prorates combos heavily.
66B
214BB
623x
j.236x

Stabilizers

Move Usage notes
4B Both a launcher and a stabilizer, this move is extremely useful as an all purpose pickup tool. This move heavily prorates combos however, so it's best to avoid using it in combos if possible.
6FF Often used in blockstrings, 6FF is super easy to combo out of when it hits. Keeps opponents stationary and can be vacuum launched with 6FF~A or knockdown carried with 6FF~B. 6FF(2) 236x and 6FF~C also sees some niche uses in combos.
j.2[B] Staple tool in aerial combo filler, slams the opponent into the ground for extremely consistent followups.
j.[B] Reaches a lower angle than j.[C] and picks up super easy with j.3[C].
j.[C] Staple combo tool, stalls Phonon in the air to make long range pickups like fullscreen 236C 66 9j.[C] possible.
j.3[C] Like j.[C], but accelerates Phonon forward on neutral and back jump. Increases fallspeed, so landing options change on whiff.
236[A] Like 236[B], but slower.
236[B] Very common combo filler. Sticks opponents in place for long enough to extend combos.
236C Very fast startup, travel speed, long hitstun, and EX cancel availability makes this a go-to metered pickup tool. Useful for awkward hits such as rising j.A, max range j.[C], and max range 3C 236B.

Enders

Combo Cost Location
[xx] 214AA Anywhere

Standard meterless ender. Hard knockdown, but not plus enough to meaty after midscreen without spending meter.

To use meter after any of the standard enders:

  • Add 623C for extra damage and tons of untech time. Highest damage 100 meter ender, fantastic knockdown.
  • Add 214C to stall for cycle, while also providing extra damage and a better knockdown. Can also be used to stall for CS -> Meter conversion at the end of a round, as most of the damage is in the final explosion.
  • Add IW for tons of damage at the cost of 200 meter. IW does so much damage that it's often worth saving meter just to use it, and Vorpal IW often does more damage than CVO meter dumps.
  • Add CVO to meter dump. IW > 623C IW > 236C 623C IW depending on how much meter you have.
[xx] 6FF~B GRD Anywhere

Standard meterless ender. Better knockdown and corner carry than 214AA, but costs GRD to use. Best used when the vorpal cycle is secured.

  • Costs 1 GRD normally, 0.5 GRD in Vorpal.
[xx] 2C 2A Anywhere

Standard resourceless ender that offers a better knockdown than 214AA, but much worse damage.

[xx] 214BB Anywhere

Standard meterless ender for combos that prorate too much. Opponent can air tech, so be careful when using this without meter. 623C often used after for a hard knockdown.

[xx] 5AB GRD Anywhere

Universal "Steer Ender" added in UNI 2. Never drops, even when the combo is fully prorated.

  • Worse damage than her standard meterless enders, only cancels into IW or CS.
  • Costs 1 GRD if used after a long combo, gains 1 GRD if used at the beginning.
  • Mainly used in the meter stall below:
[xx] CS 6FF 5AB IW GRD, Vorpal, EXS Anywhere

Ender that timestalls for Chainshift's GRD -> Meter conversion. Useful for ending in IW when you don't have enough meter, as it does more damage than CVO IW.

  • Can also do 6FF~C 5AB, but it ends in lower damage from proration.
  • Example

Note that neutral CS converts more GRD into meter than recovery-cancelled CS does.

CS -> Meter conversion chart:

  • P1 neutral P2 neutral: 20 per block
  • P1 neutral P2 in hit/blockstun: 16 per block
  • P1 CS hit cancelling P2 in hit/blockstun: 12 per block
  • P1 whiff cancelling: 8 per block

Neutral CS setups for extra meter conversion:

  • 236[B] Neutral CS 6FF Example
  • Corner 66C Neutral CS FF Example
  • Install [FF] 623B(i) Neutral CS 66C Example
[xx] 6FF~A IWEX EXS Anywhere

Easy IWEX ender that can be routed from anything.

[xx] 66C 22B (Standard Ender) Corner

Common corner ender that can be used off any bigger starter. Use 214BB when the combo is too prorated.

  • Needs a ground bounce available for the 22B to work.
  • After 22B, j.236A 9j.[C] is a common reset used against autopilot airtechers (Example 1, Example 2). Looks like a dropped combo, but sets up a safejump j.A if timed right. Assault can be used to stall landing, and assault j.4B can be used to steal the corner.
[xx] 6FF~A IWEX EXS Anywhere

Easy IWEX ender that can be routed from anything.

[xx] 6FF~C 214AA 236C ... Anywhere

Extremely niche. Timewaster combo ender. With Celestial and full resources, the ender alone takes 20 seconds. Example

[xx] 66C 236[A] 66C (Standard Ender) Corner

Corner carry ender. Lower damage than others.

  • The second 66C can be replaced with 2C for slightly more damage.
  • 6FF~B standard ender extends corner carry even further.
[xx] 6FF~A 236[A] 66 2C (Standard Ender) GRD Midscreen

Sideswitch ender off bigger starters like 2C or 5C. Costs GRD to use.

[xx] 66C 66B(1) 236[B] 3c (Standard Ender) Corner

Corner ender that can be used off any starter.

[xx] Launcher 623C cs VO 214AA 236C 214B IW/IWEX 200 EXS, Vorpal Anywhere

CS VO ender, very advanced. More damage than CVO and IW enders, but requires Vorpal and is significantly harder.

Launchers:

  • 214BB is the most commonly used launcher.
  • 5BB 623A can be used when 214BB was used earlier in the combo. Example
  • dl j.236A 623B can be used as a launcher from 66C 22B ender.

Notes:

  • 623A IW is useful if you run out of fireball uses for 236C IW.
  • Execution tip: Try timing the chainshift right as the explosion spark on 623C appears, but before the audio cue for it plays. See an example:
  • Example 1, Example 2
[xx] 66C [FF] 623B(i) Neutral CS 66C [FF] 5AB IW 3 GRD, 200 EXS, Vorpal, 1 Install Charge Midscreen

Very advanced neutral CS meter smuggling ender that works extremely late into a combo. Can be used to route into IW with 3 GRD blocks on a meter building Install cancelled starter.

Bread and Butter Combos

The combos in this section are chosen to help new players practice and learn Phonon with routes that introduce important pieces of her combo theory. While they are not necessarily optimal, they are still useful and generally easy to learn. Most routes are listed with very practical starters, so players are comfortable with adapting them to other starters.

Ender is assumed to be 214AA for damage numbers, but other enders seen in the Enders section can be used instead.

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
Starter 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender 2975 (3226) 0 74.93
Opp: 35.53 		Anywhere

If you only want to learn one combo, this is the one. Simple route full of combo filler that can be adapted to work off of any starter. Close to optimal damage off 5A/2A starters. Damage listed is for 2A starter.

  • See the Starter Combo section of this wiki page for more notes and ways to link any starter into this route.
  • Requires a slight delay between 3C and 2C. However, this window is quite generous; just don't rush it.
  • Example
Strong Starter 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender 3333 (3659) 90.96
Opp: 46.11 		Midscreen

Staple midscreen combo route for strong starters such as 5BB, 2C, 5C, 4B, etc. The [ST] optimal, good damage and very stable. Introduces 66C 623b routing. Damage listed is for 5BB starter.

  • Mission mode 5-4.
  • Key stabilizer is j.2[B]. 4B lowers damage, so it should be ommitted when possible. Example starters that can be routed into this combo without 4B:
    • Close 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] [xx]
    • 66B j.236A j.C j.2[B] [xx]
    • j.[C] j.2[B] [xx]
    • j.[B] j.3[C] j.2[B] [xx]
  • Requires a deeper dash than usual for the dash 5[C] after 236[B].
  • Slight delay before 2C will help with prorated combos.
  • Example
Strong Starter 4B 7/8 j[C] j2[B] 66C dl 623B 2C (dl 5[C]) 236[B] 66C 22B Ender Corner

Corner variation of the [ST] midscreen optimal above.

  • 5[C] is optional, can be difficult depending on the starter.
  • Jump direction will depend how close you are to the corner, and to them; backjump if you’re fully in the corner, neutral jump if there’s some distance.
  • Example
Strong Starter Launcher 9 dl j2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] dl TK j236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] (2C 3C) Ender Midscreen

The [cl-r] midscreen optimal. Advanced variation of the above combo. More strict on spacing and execution requirements, but it gives a solid damage increase overall. Worth learning off 5C starter or better.

  • Fairly reliable on 5B starters and above, but can sideswitch at some ranges, and won’t work on max-range 5B/5BB.
  • Delaying j2[B] very slightly can help prevent the sideswitch, and also allows you to hit j2[B] from a bit further away.
  • 4B is a reliable launcher and will work at all distances, but generally costs damage. Don’t do 5BB 4B or the route will almost definitely drop (it’s possible to do, but it’s too hard to be consistent).
  • 5C 4B or 5B 4B will work OK. You need to make sure the route only has 1 j[C] (at the end) or it will almost certainly drop though.
  • Example
Starter 5BB (3C) TK j236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 22B 214AA (/ dl j236A 214AA / dl j236A dl 66B(1) 236[B] 2C Ender Corner

Corner variation of the [cl-r] midscreen optimal. Works off any button, omit parts in (parenthesis) on weaker starters.

Starter 2C 4B 9j.[C] j.4B j.2[B] 66C 236[B] 2C 3C Ender 2843 (3121) 0 70.78
Opp: 31.55 		Anywhere

Stable sideswitch route often used after mashing out in the corner. Damage is listed off a 2A starter. Works on heavily prorated starters such as 2a (x3), very generous.

  • Height is key to hitting the sideswitch. 2C is used as the launcher, which raises just enough for 9j.[C] to push Phonon past her opponent. To route this off 5BB (a stronger launcher), try the following:
    • 5BB 3C dl 4B [xx]
  • Example
Starter 5BB 4B j.[C] j.2[B] 66C 236[A] dash 66C Ender 2635 (2891) 0 62.54
Opp: 28.70 		Midscreen

Simple combo introducing 66C 236[A] ender for corner carry.

  • 6FF~B ender is very useful here for extended corner carry with a good knockdown. See Enders for notes.
  • Example
623B 22BC 9 j5[B] j3[C] j2[B] 66C 22B 236B(i) 66 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C Ender 3688 (4047) 100 EXS 39.49 Midscreen

623B Install corner carry route. Extremely strong confirm off of a very common roundstart. Crazy damage, ends with install still active on a +18 knockdown. Input 236B immediately after the 22B.

  • Counter Hit damage: 4034 (4426)
  • Example
Starter Ender Anywhere

DP Punish

FAQ

How do I do j[C] in combos?

The timing is a little tricky to get used to at first. If you're jumping and no button comes out, start holding C later. If j[C] comes out but doesn't combo, start holding C earlier instead. j[C] is used in almost every combo, so it’s well worth getting used to using it; it’ll quickly become second nature.


How do I do 66C dl 623B 66B(1)/jB?

Time it so that the opponent flies into the active pillar. Too early and they'll fly past, too late and you'll either get less pillar hits, or they can tech out before you can combo into 66b. Make sure they're flying into the pillar.

Here's a clip of the timing for the link. Note that if you're practicing it in a vacuum, the distance you hit 66C at will affect the timing.

If you’re having trouble with the initial 66C, input it just before Phonon touches the ground; if you wait until after you’ve landed to do the input, it likely won’t come out in time.


How do I do 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C]?

  • If you’re getting 66C, make sure your pad/stick is in neutral before you press C.
  • If they’re dropping out of 5[C], dash in farther/delay your 5[C] a little bit more.
  • If you’re seriously having trouble, you can omit the 5[C] and just do 236[B] 3C 2C 214X, though you’ll lose some damage.


What does TK mean? (TKA, TKB, TKC, TK j236x)

236x with a Tiger Knee input (2369x) gives minimum height j.236x. You can input this any way you like, as long as you fireball immediately after jumping (e.g. 8236x or 2368x can both work, if done quickly enough.)

Turn on input display if you're having trouble;

If you’re getting a rising j.X instead of a fireball:

  • You may be pressing X too early (e.g. input as 23x69)
  • You may be taking too long to do the 236 motion
  • The motion may be incomplete (e.g. you do 239x).

If you get a grounded fireball:

  • You're probably pressing X too early. (e.g. you input 236x9)
  • You may be missing the jump portion of the motion (e.g. you just input 236x)

TK fireballs can be useful for pressure as well as combos, so while they may seem intimidating at first, it’s definitely a skill worth learning.


How do I do 66B(1) 236[B] TKj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B]?

This can be a little tricky off some starters, but the main issues are this;

  • If they’re dropping out of j22B, delay j236B a little or input j22B as soon as possible after the fireball motion.
  • If they’re not getting hit by j2[B], cancel into j3[C] earlier; you need to cancel into it as soon as possible or they’ll drop out.
  • If they hit the floor before the j236B connects, you may need to tighten up your timing on 236[B] or 66B.


How do I do j236A 66B(1) 236[B]?

You need to do the j236A quite close to the ground; but the main trick for consistency is to delay the 66B, don’t buffer it immediately on landing. If you can hit with the second hit of 66B but not the first, you’re inputting 66B too early.


I can’t get 66C 22B to hit in the corner!

Pay attention to the bounce count; you're limited to 2 ground/wall bounces in any combo (they can tech out of the 3rd), and 66C 22B requires a bounce to work. If they’re touching the ground somewhere unexpectedly in your combo, you’ll have to use another ender. There’s a little bit of screenshake if they touch the ground mid-combo, but it’s very subtle.


How do I CS VO?

Save/load states in Training Mode are especially helpful for this.

Effectively, you need to time your CS to cancel 623C just as the final hit (the explosion) starts, buffer VO out of CS, then 214A immediately after VO recovers. The CS window is not that tight, but it takes some getting used to.

If they air tech out before hitting the floor, the route is too prorated to use CS VO; generally it will work with any route on CH. On non-CH, you may need to omit a button to make it reliable.

If they hit the ground before the 214A connects, you may need to CS earlier or ensure you’re doing 214A as soon as possible after VO.

If they just blast off into the sky and the final explosion doesn’t happen, you need to CS later.

The rest is just a matter of getting clean execution on all the motions.

Futher notes on this are in the Enders section, and examples of it being done can be seen here and here.


I keep side-switching through them after 66C 214A!

Delay the 214A slightly and this should stop happening. Or do 66B(1) 214A.


I keep side-switching unintentionally after rising j2[B]!

This can be awkward to prevent, depending on the route.

It’s usually distance dependent; if you’re very close to them, you may need to add jB as a buffer or delay the j2[B] more, but it depends on the route and the spacing you’re at. If they’re inside 5A range when you first hit them, then the sideswap is almost impossible to prevent. (unless they’re right on top of you, in which case you can neutral jump j2[B]) Otherwise, you can usually stay same-side with the right j2[B] timing.


I last played Phonon in [ST], what’s changed?

For a list of changes from [ST] to [cl-r], see this section of the UNICLR combo wiki.

For [cl-r] to UNI 2 changes, check the Combo Theory section

Combos

The Combo Doc. Many advanced routes are included in this section. If you want starting combos, see the Bread and Butter Combos section above to find routes suitable for beginners to Phonon.

Generic Ender marker is considered 214AA for damage numbers. See the Enders section for other options.

If you have any combos or notes you would like to add to this list, consider joining as an editor to help expand the page.

A Starters

2A

Any combo with a 2A starter works with 5A as well.

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
2A 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 2A/5A. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit.

2A (x3) 5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 236[B] 2C Ender 2520 (2764) 73.19
Opp: 35.98 		Anywhere

Most recommended route to learn for highly prorated 2A starters. Most meter gain and biggest damage (without using force function). Utilizes the 5[C] 3C 236[B] filler which is important to learn. Example

2A (x3) 2C 4B 5FF(1) 22A dl j.236A 66 9.j[C] j.2[B] 66C 236[B] 3C Ender 2563 (2812) GRD 72.71
Opp: 36.92 		Anywhere

Most damaging route from a highly prorated starter. Uses a block of GRD because 5FF is used in the route. Only recommended when in vorpal. Utilizes the 5FF(1) 22a dl j.236a filler which is important for anti-air confirms. Getting the 3C can be hard at times so going straight into the 214AA Ender is recommended. Example

2A (x2) 5C 5BB(1) j[B] j3[C} j2[B] j236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C Ender 2859 72.72 Midscreen


2A 2C 5B 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C dl 5B Ender 2953 (3241) 73.96
Opp: 34.65 		Anywhere

Route off a single 2A. Omit the delayed 5B and just do 3C 214AA Ender for consistency. Example

2A 5BB tk j.236B 66C 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 3C Ender 3137 (3444) 81.91
Opp: 41.89 		Midscreen

Best route off a 2A starter when it comes to damage and meter gain. Can only be done at close range. HIGHLY recommended if you are trying to optimize your routing. Usually used for 2A punishes rather than mashout situations. Example

2A (x3) 5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 66C 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C Ender 2496 (2738) 70.09
Opp: 34.86 		Corner

Standard corner route off a highly prorated 2A starter. Utilizes the 66C 66B(1) 236[B] filler in the corner, which is important to learn. Recommended for beginners. Example

2A 5BB (3C) TK j236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 22B dl j236A Ender Corner

2A corner optimal. Example

close 5A/2A 5BB tkj236B 66C j3[C] j2[B] 5[C] 2C 236[B] 3C Ender 3137 75.78 Midscreen

Stable route for corner carry

2A 5BB dl. TK j236A j[B] j3[C] j2[B] 66 5[C] 2C 3C 236[B] 66C Ender 3203 79.62 Midscreen

Close hit only

5A/2A 2C 5BB j[B] j3[C] j2[B] 5[C] 2C 3C 236[B] 66C Ender 3181 78.52 Anywhere

Far hit only.

5A/2A 5BB j2[B] 5[C] 22B dlj236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C Ender Corner

Corner 5A/2A route

2A 2A 5BB 236[B] 66C 22B dlj236A j[C] j2[B] 2C 3C Ender 2846 75.89 Corner

2AA mash corner route

5A

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
5A 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 2A/5A. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit.

5A 5C 4B 8.j[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[A] 3C 2C Ender 2992 (3284) 75.42
Opp: 35.23 		Anywhere

Easy 5A 5C hit confirm route. Example

5A 5C 5BB(1) j[B] j3[C] j2[B] j236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C Ender 3152 Anywhere


5A 5BB tk j.236B 66C 9.j[C] j.2[B] 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 3C Ender 3187 (3499) 82.53
Opp: 42.08 		Midscreen

High damaging route off a 5A starter that doesn't use force function. Only works in close range. Example

5A 5BB 5FF(1) 22A dl j.236A 66 9.j[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 236[B] 2C Ender 3253 (3569) GRD 84.29
Opp: 43.36 		Midscreen

Optimized 5A starter route. Utilizes 5FF which costs a block of GRD. Only recommended when in vorpal. Close range only. Example

5A 2C 5BB 9.j[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3208 (3520) 84.28
Opp: 40.12 		Corner

Example of omitting 4B in order to push damage. Example

5A 5BB (3C) TK j236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 22B 214AA (/ dl j236A 214AA / dl j236A dl 66B(1) 236[B] 2C) Ender Corner

[cl-r] corner routing.

  • This can even work on 2A! The ender (in brackets, done after 22B) depends on your starter, the bigger the button, the longer you can keep the combo going afterwards.
  • If you’re a little bit away from them they may OTG between 3C and TK fireball. Up close, the 3C makes the route more stable.
  • You can omit the 3C to avoid the OTG if you’re about a 2A width away from them. End with 5B 2C 236[B] 66B(1) 214XX instead of 66C 22B if you notice them hitting the floor.
  • Example
5A 5BB tkj236B 66C dl623B jB j2[B] 66 5[C] 2C 3C 236[B] 3C Ender 3292 87.13 Midscreen

Close hit only

5A 5BB tkj236A j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66 5[C] 2C 3C 236[B] 66C Ender 3246 (84.53) Midscreen

Close hit only

5A 5BB j2[B] 66C dl623B 66B(1) 5FF(1) 22A dlj236A 66 j3[C] j2[B] 66C 236[B] 2C 3C Ender 3362 90.13 Midscreen

Damage route but bleeds GRD, do 8j2[B] if they're close, otherwise you'll cross yourself up.

close 5A 5BB 3C tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C Ender 3318 82.77 Corner


close 5A 5BB 3C tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 6FF(1) 236[B] 66C 22A Ender 3330 83.03 Corner

close 5A corner combo

B Starters

2B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
2B 5BB j.[B] j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 2B. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

2B 5C 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C Ender 3180 (3491) 78.05 Anywhere

2B 5C hitconfirm route. Check if the Starter Combo routing is more damage. Example

close 2B 2C tk j.236B 66C dl 623B j.B j.2[B] 5[C] 236[B] 3C Ender 3355 (3683) 86.24 Midscreen

Close range TK fireball confirm. Utilizes the 66C dl 623B filler which is the most important part of Phonon's combo game. Example

close 2B 2C tk j.236B 66C dl 623B j.B j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C Ender 3377 (3709) 85.07 Midscreen

Slight optimization of the above route. Close range only. Example

CH 2B 5BB 4B 8j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] dl 3C 2C Ender 3228 (3544) 87.79 Midscreen

Counterhit only. At farther ranges, do 9j.2[B] instead. Example

close 2B 5BB TK j236A j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66 5[C] dl2C 3C 236[B] 66C Ender 3427 86.86 Midscreen

Close hit 2B midscreen optimal

far 2B 2C 4B tkj236A j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 236[B] 3C 2C Ender 3311 (79.54) Midscreen

Far hit 2B optimal

far 2B 2C 4B 5C(1) 5BB j[C] j2[B] j236A 66B(1) 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3248 80.92 Corner


2B 5BB 4B 9j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3251 (3569) 88.36 Corner

Highly recommended route to learn. Good damage and meter gain. Example

2B 5BB 3C tk j.236B j.22B j.3[C] j.2[B] 66C 66B(1) 236[B] 2C Ender 3403 (3735) 87.45 Corner

Close range 2B corner routing. Utilizes j.236B j.22B j.3[C] combo filler which is new in CLR. Example

2B 5BB 214BB 5A j.B j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3354 (3682) 65.48 Corner

Routing that utilizes 214BB, which is an optimization used at high level. Highly recommend this route if you want to push damage. Example

2B 2C 5[C] 22A dl j.236A 9j.[C] j.2[B] 66C 66B(1) 236[B] 3C Ender 3496 (3838) 89.24 Corner

BIG damage route. Very hard to do. Only do if you want to style on the opponent. Close range only. Example

close 2B 2C 5[C] 22B j236A j[B] j3[C] j2[B] 66C 236[B] 3C Ender 3524 Corner

Close 2B corner optimal

5BB

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
5BB j.[B] j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 2B. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

far 5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender 3350 (3677) 90.37 Midscreen

The [ST] bread and butter. Example

far 5BB 4B 8j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B j.22A wj.A 9j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C Ender 3384 (3710) 94.76 Midscreen

Very important route to learn when learning her combos. Uses j.22A in the combo which was new in CLR. Example

close 5BB tk j.236B 66C dl 623B j.B j2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66B(1) Ender 3432 (3763) 91.03 Midscreen

TK fireball routing. Can only be done at close range. Example

close 5BB tk j.236B 66C dl 623B j.B j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C Ender 3415 (3749) 88.17 Midscreen

Optimized TK fireball routing. Can only be done at close range. Example

close 5BB 9 j.[B] j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] dl TK j.236B j.22B j3[C] j.2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3532 93.61 Midscreen

Close 5BB optimal. [cl-r] route with j.[B] added for stability. Works close-mid range. Example, from cl-r so jB IC is ommitted

5BB 4B 9.j[C] j.2[B] 2B 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3170 (3478) 83.08 Corner

Very simple corner route. Recommended for beginners. Example

5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3257 (3575) 88.38 Corner

Slightly more damaging variation of the above route. Example

5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3281 (3602) 85.86 Corner

Corner route that uses j.236a filler for more damage. Example

5BB 4B 8j[C] j2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender Corner


5BB 4B 7j.[C] 66C 623B 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3291 (3611) 89.63 Corner

This route is highly advised to learn. Learning the spacing for when you can go for this route is crucial for optimizing damage. Unlike the midscreen variation, you don't have to delay the 623B. Example

5BB 214BB 5A j.B j.2B dl j.236A 3C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3462 (3799) 91.26 Corner

B rekka routing. Use if you wanna push damage. Example

5BB 214BB 5A 8j.B j.2[B] 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3517 (3860) 94.40 Corner

B rekka routing. More damaging variation and better meter gain. Use if you wanna push damage. Example

5BB 3C tk j.236B 66C 22B dl j.236A 8j.[C] j.2[B] 5B 2C 236[B] 66B(1) Ender 3502 (3844) 93.82 Corner

Max damage 5BB corner route. Need to be close range for this route. Example

5BB dl tkj236B 66C 22B j236A 8 j[C] j2[B] microwalk back 5[C] 236[B] 3C Ender 3542 86.99 Corner

5BB corner max damage

4B

4B in particular is the normal that is most affected by distance proration in Phonon's kit, so the damage values and meter will vary depending on the ranges you hit the combo. Damage/meter values are from roughly roundstart distance: CH values indicate damage without distance proration.

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
4B j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 4B. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

4B w.A 5A 9j.B j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B j.22A wj.A 9j.[C] j.2[B] 66 5B 2C 236[B] 2C Ender 2950 (CH: 3275) (3234 (CH: 3539)) 91.10 Midscreen

Rebeating 4b with 2a (or 5a) is very common when running offense with Phonon. When 4b hits and you still rebeat, there is still enough untech time for her to combo 5a afterwards. This is a route that should be learned for this specific situation. Example

4B w.A 5A j.B j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] tk j236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3051 (CH: 3366) (3345 (CH: 3690)) 96.58 Midscreen

More damaging rebeat confirm from midscreen. Example

4B w2A/5A 5A jB j2[B] 66C dl623B 66B(1) 236[B] tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3051 89.06 Midscreen


4B w2A/5A close 5A 214AA 66C dl623B 66B(1) 236[B] tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3328 95.77 Midscreen

5B 214BB ender can be used to avoid SMP for extra damage.

4B 5C(1) j2[B] 66C dl623B 66B(1) 236[B] tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3204 89.08 Midscreen

4B 5C(1) midscreen pickup. Input it as 4B 9C so you get jump cancel jC on hit but 5C on block (can't jump cancel on block)

4B 5C(2) j.[C] j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 8j.B j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C Ender 3168 (CH: 3437) (3475 (CH: 3771)) 91.01 Midscreen

Basic 4b combo route. Highly recommended to learn. Example

4B 5C(2) 5BB 9j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] tk j.236B j.22B j.3[C] 2C 3C Ender 3248 (CH: 3494) (3525 (CH: 3831)) 92.73 Midscreen

4b route that uses TK fireball routing. Input it as 4B 9C so you get jump cancel jC on hit but 5C on block (can't jump cancel on block). Example

4B tk j.236B 66C dl 623B 9j.B j.2[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66B(1) Ender 3115 (CH: 3313) (3415 (CH: 3635)) 87.23 Midscreen

4b route that uses the 4B 8A 236B hit OS. Example

4B j.C j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C Ender 3115 (CH: 3402) (3583 (CH: 3735)) 93.16 Midscreen

Max damage 4b midscreen route. Can be hit OSed using 4B 9C, giving j.C on hit but 5C on block. Uses TK fireball routing. Example

4B 5B j2[B] 66C dl623B 66B(1) 236[B] tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3190 89.49 Midscreen


far 4B TK j2368A j3[C] j2[B] 66C 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender 3212 83.74 Midscreen

4B 8A236A hitconfirm OS (you get 5A rebeat on block), very finnicky at closer ranges/air hit

close4B 7j[C] j2[B] 66C 623B 2C 5[C] 3C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender Corner

Close hit 4B corner combo

far 4B 5C(1) 5BB j3[C] j2[B] j236A 66B(1) 236[B] 66C Ender Corner

Far hit 4B 5C(1) combo

4B 5C(2) 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5B 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3023 (CH: 3230) (3316 (CH: 3545)) 81.53 Corner

Basic corner confirm. Recommended for beginners. Example

4B 5C(2) 5BB(2) 9j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3165 (CH: 3352) (3474 (CH: 3679)) 87.46 Corner

More damaging confirm in the corner. Example

4B tk j.236B 66C 5FF(1) 22A dl j.236A 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5B 2C 236[B] 2C Ender 3058 (CH: 3169) (3354 (CH: 3477)) GRD 81.97 Corner/ Midscreen

Route off the 4B 8A 236B hit OS. Uses GRD. Can do 3C instead of 2C in the corner for slightly more damage Example

4B w2A/5A 5A jB j2[B] 2C 5[C] 3C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender Corner

Corner rebeat confirm

4B w2A/5A 5A 9j.B j.2[B] 66B j.22B j.3[C] j.2[B] 5B 2C 236[B] 3C Ender 3224 (3860) 87.15 Corner

Basic rebeat confirm in the corner. Example

4B w2A 5A 5BB 9j.C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3250 (3566) 86.71 Corner

More damaging corner confirm from a rebeat. Example

C Starters

2C

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
2C 5BB j.[B] j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 2C. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

far 2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender 3348 (3675) 87.09
Opp: 43.13 		Midscreen

Notice how this combo is used alot? This is a very important combo to learn, especially off of bigger starters. Make learning this route a priority as it will be used a majority of the time. Example.

2C tk j.236B 66C dl 623B j.B j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66B(1) Ender 3418 (3748) 88.54
Opp: 41.83 		Midscreen

Combo that utilizes the 2C 8A 236B option select. This OS is important to learn because it allows the player to stay safe when 2C is blocked and get a confirm when 2C isn't blocked. Good damage as well. Example.

2C 4B 5C(2) dl 9j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] tk j.236B j.22A wj.A 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5B Ender 3429 (3762) 70.50 Midscreen

CLR routing that uses j.22A routing in the combo. Good damage. Example.

2C 4B 5C(2) 5BB(2) 9j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[b] tk j.236B j.22A wj.A 9j.[C] j.2[B] 2B Ender 3453 (3788) 74.64 Midscreen

Optimized variation of the above combo. Really good meter gain as well. Example.

CH 2C w2A 5BB 9j.[C] j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender 3454 (3795) 91.75 Midscreen

A common situation with Phonon is scoring a counterhit when rebeating a normal. There is more untech time when someone gets counterhit, so learning this pickup is important. Utilizes her staple combo. Example.

CH 2C w2A 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] tk j.236B j.22B j.3[C] dl j.2[B] 3C 5B Ender 3645 (4000) 92.59
Opp: 45.72 		Midscreen

Optimized pickup after getting a counterhit from a normal that was rebeated on block. Close range only. Utilizes j.3[C] routing. Example.

CH 2C w5A 66C dl623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C j236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3744 97.45 Midscreen

Optimized CH 2C rebeat confirm.

CH 2C w2A 4B 5C(2) 5BB(2) 9j.[C] j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender 3422 (3754) 79.54 Midscreen

Long ranged combo after getting a counterhit from a normal that was rebeated on block. Very high meter gain as well. Example.

2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] 5B 3C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3186 (3497) 76.47
Opp: 35.60 		Corner

Very simple corner route. Recommended for beginners. Example.

2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3250 (3569) 76.66
Opp: 35.75 		Corner

Slightly more damaging variation of the above route. Worse meter gain though. Example.

2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C dl 5[C] 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3388 (3602) 67.63 Corner

Most damaging variation of the above route. Better meter gain as well. Example.

2C 5BB 8j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3389 (3722) 89.97
Opp: 44.75 		Corner

Example of omitting 4B in a combo for more damage. Walking back before doing 5[C] is important if you are too close to the corner, as 3C will whiff at certain distances. Very high meter gain. Example.

2C 5B 3C 214BB 5A 8j.B j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3476 (3813) 93.18
Opp: 47.60 		Corner

High damage corner routing. Utilizes B rekka. Close range only. Example.

CH 2C w2A 5BB 9j.[C] j.2[B] j.B j.236A 3C 5[C] 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3458 (3798) 9413
Opp: 47.75 		Corner

Corner pickup off a counterhit 2C that was rebeated on block. Introduces staircase routing (j.2[B] j.B j.236A) which allows for the combo to save an OTG. This is also used in 6FF~B routing as well. High meter gain. Example.

CH 2C w2A 623B 2B 214BB 2C 3C dl 5[C] dl 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3640 (3994) 101.97
Opp: 53.84 		Corner

Optimized corner pickup off a counterhit 2C that was rebeated on block. Introduces B pillar corner routing, which is where Phonon gets her most damaging combos. The 2B after 623B and the 2C after 214BB are both links. Very advanced combo but very rewarding. Close range only. Example.

2C tk j.236B 66C 5FF(1) 22A dl j.236A 9j.[C] j.2[C] 5B 3C 236[B] 66B(1) Ender 3355 (3683) GRD 82.06
Opp: 40.59 		Corner

Corner route that utilizes the 2C 8A 236B option select. Uses a block of GRD, so be cognitive of the vorpal cycle when using this combo. Example.

5C

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
5C 4B j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 5C. In the corner, cancel the second 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

5C 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender 3503 (3847) 91.29
Opp: 45.73 		Midscreen

Basic 5C combo. Prioritize learning this basic combo route.Example

5C 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 66C dl 623B j.B j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C Ender 3578 (3928) 94.29
Opp: 48.14 		Midscreen

Slightly more damaging variation of the above route. Example

5C 4B 8j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B dl j.236A 9j.[C] j.2[B] 66 5B 2C 236[B] 2C Ender 3572 (3919) 97.49 Midscreen

Another variation of the midscreen route. Example

far 5C 4B 8j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] tk j.236B j.22B j.3[C] j.2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3603 (3952) 100.15 Midscreen

TK fireball route. Highly recommended when pushing damage. Example

5C 9 j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] tk j.236B j.22B j.3[C] j.2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3773 (4138) 98.88 Midscreen

Example of omitting 4b in a combo to push damage. When point blank, do 8j.2[b] instead of 9j.2[b]. Example

5C 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 5B 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3465 (3803) 85.21 Corner

Basic corner combo. Can do dash 5B to make the combo easier. Example

5C 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3543 (3891) 87.72 Corner

Slightly more damaging variation. Example

5C 4B 7j.[C] j.2[B] 66C 623B 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3553 (3900) 91.49 Corner

Corner route that uses 66c 623b filler. Example

5C 214BB 5A j.B j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3694 (4023) 71.11 Corner

B rekka combo corner routing. Example

5C dl 214BB 5A 5B dl 5BB j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3839 (4213) 105.03 Corner

High damage route. Close range only. Unlike the combo above, the 214b is a link, not a cancel. When doing 5A 5BB, there is two important aspects to the combo. First, immediately do 5B after the 5A hits. Second, delay the second hit of 5BB to get the pickup. Example

5C 22A j.236B 66C 22B dl j.236A j.[C] j.2[B] 5B 2C 236[B] 3C Ender 3905 (4285) 102.75 Corner

Max damage corner route off of 5C. VERY HARD combo to do. Worth practicing if the confidence in execution is there. Example

5[C]

5[C] is a normal where the 2nd hit will only combo during a counter hit state. 5[C] routes are mainly used for max damage punishes, mainly DP or super punishes.

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
Counter Hit 5[C] 66C dl 623B 66B dl j.236A 9j.[C] j.2[B] 66 5B 2C 236[B] 3C Ender 3670 (4041) 75.19 Midscreen

Easy 5[C] punish combo. The 66C after counter hit 5[C] is a link. It is hard at first, but it isvery important when optimizing this character. Example

Counter Hit 5[C] 66C dl 623B 66B dl j.236B j.22A wj.A 9j.[C] j.2[b] dl j.236A 66 3C 2C 236[B] 66C Ender 3823 (4195) 103.07 Midscreen

More damage than above route. Uses j.22a CLR routing. Example

Counter Hit 5[C] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] tk j.236B j.22A wj.A 9j.[C] j.2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3751 (4117) 70.35 Midscreen

Slightly more damaging variation of the above combo with less meter gain. Example

Counter Hit 5[C] 66C dl 623B 66B 236[B] tk j.236B j.22B j.3[C] j.2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3832 (4206) 97.27 Midscreen

Highly recommend learning this combo. The most reliable combo when it comes to damage and execution. Utilizes TK j.236B routing. Example

Counter Hit 5[C] 66C dl 623B 66B 236[B] 66 2C tk j.236B j.22B j.3[C] dl j.2[B] 3C 2C Ender 3870 (4249) 101.15 Midscreen

Optimal midscreen combo. Very hard combo to do because of the microdash 2C TK j.236b filler. Be careful attempting this because if you mess up the microdash 2C, you can end up getting 3C on accident, which can lead to Phonon getting punished. Example

Counter Hit 5[C] 3C tk j.236B j.22a wj.A 66C 22B j.236A 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5B 2C 236[B] 66B(1) Ender 3758 (4125) 99.39 Corner

5[C] corner route. Good meter gain. Example

Counter Hit 5[C] 3C 2C 214BB 5A j.[B] j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3868 (4248) 99.73 Corner

B rekka corner route. Highly recommend learning this route because the difficulty is low while having very good reward. Lowest meter gain out of the corner routes so keep that in mind. Example

Counter Hit 5[C] 3C dl 623B 2B 214BB 2C dl 5B tk j.236B j.22A wj.A 66B(1) 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3887 (4266) 111.31 Corner

Max damage and max meter gain. Very hard combo route. Doesn't work on wald, yuzu, seth, or vatista (lmao). Example

Counter Hit 5[C] 214AA 66C 623B 66B(1) 236[B] tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3922 101.18 Midscreen

CH 5[C] max damage. Can add 5B 214BB ender

Counter Hit 5[C] 214AA 66C 623B 66B(1) 236[B] tkj236B j22A wjA 66 j[B] j3[C] j2[B] 2C 3C 5B 214AA 3961 Midscreen

UNI2 5[C] combo optimization? Check damage. Can add 5B 214BB ender

3C

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
3C 236B 236C 66 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender 100 EXS Anywhere

Starter Combo off of max range 3C. 236C hit confirms off the usual 3C 236B frame trap. Make sure to run before the 9j.[C] to hit from max range. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

3C 236B 236C 66 9 j[C] j2[B] j236A 66 2C 5[C] 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Slightly more optimized route off max range 3C.

close 3C 6FF~A j2[B] 66C dl623B 66B(1) dl236[B] tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C Ender 3686 89.89 Midscreen

Damage will vary greatly depending on the amount of 6FF just frames you hit

Dash Normal Starters

66B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
66B j.236A 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 66B. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

66B j.236A 9j.C j.2[B] 66C 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender Midscreen

ST midscreen optimal off 66B starter.

66B j236A j[C] j2[B] 66C dl 623B jB j2[B] 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 3C Ender Midscreen
  • j[C] can be tricky to connect, depending on how late you cancel into the fireball.
  • You can replace j[C] with forward jump jC and it will pretty much always work, at the cost of a bit of damage.
  • Example
66B j236A dl.jB j236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 236[B] 2C 3C Ender 3594 83.38 Midscreen


66B(1) 22A dl j236B 66C dl 623B jB j2[B] dl j236A 66 2C dl 5[C] dl 236[B] 3C Ender Midscreen
  • 66B(1) 22A is a high-risk high-reward anti-throw-OS pressure tool, but it’s awkward to convert off of without this specific routing.
  • You can do j236B 2C 4B into a standard 5[C] ender if you want an easier route.
  • Example
66B dlj236A 7j[C] j2[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender Corner

Corner 66B confirm

66[B]

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
66[B] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Midscreen

Starter Combo off of 66[B]. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

66[B] j2[B] 66C dl 623B 5BB j[C] j2[B] 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 3C Ender 3670 88.73 Midscreen

Practice timing the delay j.2[B] so that it's safe on block. Example

66[B] j2[B] 66C 22B j236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C Ender Corner

66[B] corner combo

66[B] j236B j22B j[C] j2[B] 5B 2C 3C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender Corner

66[B] j236B corner routing

66C

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
66C 6FF~A j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 66C. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

Air Normal Starters

j.A

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j.A 2A 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of falling j.A. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j.A j.236C 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender 100 EXS Anywhere

Starter Combo off of rising j.A. Often seen in upback/upforward j.A Option Selects. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

jA jB 66C dl623B 66B j22A wjA j3[C] j2[B] 5[C] 2C 3C 236[B] 66C Ender 3341 89.66 Midscreen

Midscreen optimal off high hit jA jB. Often used after 6D j2B.

9 wj4B jA 2A 2C 4B j2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender Corner

Tayston confirm

j.B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j.B 2A 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of j.B. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j.C

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j.C 2A 5BB j.B j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of j.C. Key replacement is j.B instead of j.C after the 5BB, necessary because of Same Move Proration from the j.C starter. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j.[C]

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of j.[C]. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j.3[C]

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of j.3[C]. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j.4B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j.4B 2A 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of j.4B. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j4B j236A tkj236B 66C 66 j[C] j2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C Ender 3330 80.42 Anywhere


66C dl623B 66B dl.j236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 236[B] 2C 3C Ender 3344 89.39 Anywhere

Low j4B route for extra meter gain

j.2B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
9 wj4B j2B jA jB 5BB tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 22B j236A Ender Corner

Tayston confirm

j.2[B]

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location

Assault Starters

6D j.A CS

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
6D j.A CS j.B 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Vorpal Anywhere

Starter Combo off of Assault j.A CS. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

6D j.A CS dl j.B 66C 22B dl j.236A 9j.C j.2[B] 5C(1) 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 214A~A Ender 2838 Vorpal Corner

Slight optimization of the route above for the corner. Easier execution than the Mission Mode 5-8 combo for 26 less damage. dl j.B 66C link is tight, but worth practicing.

6D j.A CS dl j.B 66C dl 623B 5BB j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 3C Ender Vorpal Midscreen

Example

6D jA CS jB 66C dl623B 5BB j[C] j2[B] 5[C] 2C 3C 236[B] 66B(1) Ender 2866 21.XX Midscreen

Seems like an optimized version of the above route, need to test

6D jA CS jB 66C dl623B 2C 22A j236A j6D j[C] j2[B] 66C 236[B] 2C 3C Ender 2965 22.XX Midscreen

Midscreen assault jA CS optimal.

6D jA CS jB 66C 22B dlj236A dl66B(1) 236[B] tkj236B j22A wjA j3[C] j2[B] 2B Ender 2880 Corner

Corner assault jA CS optimal. 42 damage over the starter combo.

6D dl. j.B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
6D dl. j.B 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of Assault dl.j.B. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

6D j.2B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
6D j.2B j.A j.B 2B 4B j.[C] j.2[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Basic combo off Assault j.2B hitting. j.A crosses up if the j.2B is blocked.

6D j.2[B]

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
6D j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] dl TK j.236B j.22B j.3[C] j.2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3071 81.47 Midscreen

CH damage: 3567

6D j2[B] 5B 3C tkj236B 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender Corner

Assault j.2[B] corner confirm

6D j2[B] (CH) 623B 2B 214BB 2C 3C 5[C] 236[B] 66C 22B Ender Corner

Assault j.2[B] CH corner confirm

6D j2[B] 66C 22B dl j236A 66 3C dl 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 66B(1) Ender Corner

This is quite precise, you need to delay 22B a little and then cancel into fireball at the last possible second.

  • You can replace 3C onwards with 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C 214AA which is a little easier but costs damage
  • This route will also work on GRD break and becomes much easier, does around 3.4k. It’s hard to get much more out of the starter here...
  • Example

6D j.C

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
6D j.C 2A 5BB 9j.B j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of Assault j.C. Key change is swapping the 9j.C for j.B to avoid Same Move Proration. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

6D j.C (CH) 5A 5BB j.236B 66C dl 623B j.B j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66B(1) Ender Midscreen

On GRD break, you can omit the 5A for extra damage if you react fast enough. Example

6D jC 5A 5BB j236B 66C j[C] j2[B] dl j236A dl 66B(1) 236[B] 3C Ender Midscreen

Corner carry focused route. TK fireball timing is a little precise.

6D jC 5A 5BB j2[B] j22B dl j236A 66B(1) 236[B] 66C 22B Ender Corner

You may need to delay the 66C a little to ensure they’re low enough for 22B to connect. Example

6D jC (CH) 5BB 22A j236B 214BB 5A jB j2[B] dl j236A dl 66B(1) 236[B] dl 66C 22B Ender Corner

CH only. Unconventional but high-damage route, not too hard either.

  • Delay 66C to ensure the 22B connects properly
  • Does slightly more damage on actual counterhit; GRD breaks don’t negate distance proration.

Example

6D jC 2A 5BB j236B 66 j[C] j2[B] dlj236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C Ender 2748 70.49 Midscreen


close 6D jC 2A 5BB 623B jB j2[B] dlj236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C Ender 2825 73.63 Midscreen


CH 6D jC 2A 5BB j236B 66C dl623B jB j2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C Ender 3432 89.86 Midscreen

Can do 66C 22B 214AA if you end close to the corner for 3515

Force Function Starters

FF

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
FF 2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of FF. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit.

FF 66C 623B 66B dl j.236A j[C] j2[B] 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 3C Ender Midscreen

CLR Note - "Won’t work on Merkava; do a 2C 4B j[C] pickup instead." Example

FF 66C 623B 5BB j[C] j2[B] dl j236A 66 2C dl 5[C] dl 236[B] 3C Ender Midscreen

Max damage but a little trickier.

FF 66C 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C TK j236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C Ender 3684 92.55 Midscreen

[FF]

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
[FF] 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Midscreen

Starter Combo off of [FF]. Final hit [FF] drops in the corner or while cornered.

[FF] 22A dl. j236A 66 j[C] j2[B] 5[C] dl.2C 236[B] 3C 5B 214BB 3966 Midscreen

Easy high damage DP punish midscreen. Example

  • 4998 dmg with vorpal+623C
  • 5880 dmg with vorpal+IW
  • 6452 dmg with CS VO ender Example
[FF] 623B(i) 66 tk 236B 22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 236[B] 2C 3C Ender 4055 Midscreen

[FF] Midscreen Install optimal Example

[FF] 22BC 623B(i) 9j[C] j2[B] 5[C] 236[B] 3C 2C Ender 3952 (4337) 100 EXS Cornered

Need meter to pickup [FF] while cornered. 22BC is good damage and gives install pressure after. Example

6FF

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
6FF~A 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 6FF. Can also do the 6FF~B route to pickup instead. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

6FF~A j2[B] 66C dl623B 66B(1) 236[B] tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3793 89.59 Midscreen

Damage will vary significantly depending on how many just frames you hit

6FF~B 66C 623B 66B dlj236A j[C] j2[B] 5[C] 2C 236[B] 3C Ender 3829 90.56 Midscreen

Damage will vary significantly depending on how many just frames you hit

6FF~B

Note that this section is just the B followup hitting, not a general 6FF combo (see above).

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
6FF~B 5BB 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 6FF~B overhead hitting. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

6FF~B 66C dl 623B 66B dl j236A j[C] j2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C Ender 3703 Midscreen

This route should also work if the 6FF itself hits them, not just the overhead. Example

6FF-B 66C 22B dl j236A 66 3C dl 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 66C Ender Corner

Like with the j2[B] route, j236A 66B(1) 236[B] is easier but does less damage. Example

623X Starters

623A

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
623A 5A 9j.B j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 623A. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

623A 5A jB j2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] dl TK j236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C 3C Ender Midscreen

Will work on grounded and airborne opponents, though you may need a CH if they're very high. If they’re super high with no CH, you can only really do 623A 623A 623A... Example

623A 5A jB j2[B] j236A 66B(1) 236[B] tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C 3C Ender 3381 86.98 Midscreen

623B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
623B 2B 214BB 2C (dl) 5[C] 22B dl j236A j[C] j2[B] 66C 66B(1) 236[B] 3C Ender Corner

Unconventional starter and route, but this is the max damage corner punish.

  • Doesn't need to be CH, so it will work as a punish for VO
  • There are subtle timing differences for the 5[C] and j236A depending on the character. These mostly get smoothed on out CH; try it on non-CH at your own peril.
  • (CLR NOTE) Enkidu, Gordeau and Merkava are all really hard to hit non-CH with this route. (I’m not sure it’s even possible on Gord on non-CH).
  • (CLR NOTE) Orie, Phonon, Chaos and Nanase and Vat are all pretty tricky, but it’s doable, especially on CH.
  • (CLR NOTE) Vs Linne, Wald, Yuzu and Seth, the route will never work.
  • Example
623B 2B 214BB 5B j[C] j2[B] 3C dl 5[C] dl 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA Ender Corner

Easier, slightly more universal corner 623B route, at the cost of 100 damage.

  • Don’t delay the 5[C] too much or they’ll touch the floor and 22B will drop.
  • (CLR NOTE) Still won’t work on Yuzu or Seth, but will work on Linne and Wald.
  • Example
623B 22C wjA j3[C] j2[B] 66 2C 5[C] 22A dlj236A j3[C] j2[B] 66C 236[B] 3C Ender Midscreen

623B 22C max damage. Mostly deprecated in favor of 623B 22BC

623B CS 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender CS Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 623B CS. 623B 22BC can also be used to combo in the same way as 623B CS. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

grounded 623B CS j.2[B] 66 2C 5[C] 22A dlj.236A j.[C] j.2[B] 66C 236[B] 2C 3C Ender 3886 CS Midscreen

CLR CS CH optimal Example. Aria didn't list CH, so test if that's needed

623B 22BC 9 j5[B] j3[C] j2[B] 66C 22B 236B(i) 66 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C Ender 3688 (4047) 100 EXS 39.49 Midscreen

623B Install corner carry route. Commonly used round start, carries all the way to the corner with Install still active on a +18 knockdown. Input 236B immediately after the 22B.

  • Counter Hit damage: 4034 (4426)
  • Example

214X Starters

214A

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
214A CS 623B 2B 8 j[B] j[C] j2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B Ender 3980 CS Corner

Easy corner combo off of 214A CS reversal safe meaty. Great damage for the execution difficulty. Damage is listed for 214AA ender, but 214BB gives slightly more damage. Example

214A CS 623B 2B 214BB 2C dl.5[C] 22B dl.j236A j[C] j2[B] 66C 66B(1) 236[B] 3C Ender 4106 CS Corner

Optimal off of 214A CS reversal safe meaty. Rippu routing. Example

214B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
214BB CS j.[B] j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Vorpal Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 214BB. 22BC can be used in the same place as CS for a metered variant. Meterless pickup is possible in the corner. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

214BB CS j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) FF(1) 22A dl j236A 66 9 j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 3C Ender Vorpal Midscreen

An old-timey FF(1) route. You might remember these from mission mode. Example

214BB CS j3[C] j2[B] 66C dl623B 66B(1) 236[B] tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 2C Ender CS Midscreen

Midscreen CS pickup

214BB 22C(1) j.A(w) j.[C] j.2[B] 66C dl623B 66B(1) 236[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 5B Ender 100 EXS Midscreen

Midscreen metered pickup. Tighter than 214BB 22BC.

214BB 22BC j.[B] j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 22A 236B(i) 66 dl 2C 3C 236[B] 66C Ender 4016 (4409) 100 EXS 51.23 Midscreen

214BB metered pickup. Ends with Install still active Example

236X & j.236X Starters

236A

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
236A 623B CS 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Vorpal Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 236A fireball hitting. 22BC can be used in the same place as CS to combo with meter instead of Vorpal. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

236[A]

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
236[A] 4B 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 236[A] fireball hitting. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

236[B]

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
236[B] j.[B] j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 236[B] fireball hitting. Must omit the usual 236[B] at the end of the combo to avoid Same Move Proration from the starter. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit.

236C

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
236C 66 9j.[B] j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender 100 EXS Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 236C fireball hitting. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j.236A

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j.236A 5BB j.[B] j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of j.236A fireball hitting. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j236X 2B 5BB(2)/4B j[C] j2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender Midscreen

Depending on the distance, you can alternatively pick up with 2C, 5BB or 4B after the fireball, which will all generally lead to more damage. 2B is the most reliable pickup though.

  • 5BB(2) is tight but high damage, 4B is easy but lowers damage by 150ish.
  • Example

j.236B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j.236B 5BB j.[B] j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Vorpal Anywhere

Starter Combo off of j.236B fireball hitting at ~TK height. 2C, 4B, and 6FF can also be used to pickup off of it, see notes under those sections for the Starter Combo off of those hits. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j236X 2B 5BB(2)/4B j[C] j2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender Midscreen

Depending on the distance, you can alternatively pick up with 2C, 5BB or 4B after the fireball, which will all generally lead to more damage. 2B is the most reliable pickup though.

  • 5BB(2) is tight but high damage, 4B is easy but lowers damage by 150ish.
  • Example
j.236B j.236C 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender 100 EXS Anywhere

Starter Combo off of j.236B fireball hitting while Phonon is in the air. j.236C has lots of untech time, great example of using it as a pickup tool. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

TK j236B 5BB j[C] j2[B] 66C 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 5[C] 3C 2C Ender Midscreen

TK j236B route

TK j236B 66C 623B 66B j22A wjA j[C] j2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C Ender Midscreen

TK j236B route

far TK j236B 2C 4B j2[B] 66C dl623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender Midscreen

far hit TK j236B route

j.236C

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j.236C 9j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender 100 EXS Anywhere

Starter Combo off of j.236C. j.236C has lots of untech time, great example of using it as a pickup tool. Often used as a starter after shielding with 171AD OS. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

22X & j.22X Starters

22A

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
22A 236C 66 9 j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender 100 EXS Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 22A hitting. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

22B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
22B 236C 66 9 j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender 100 EXS Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 22B hitting. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

22C

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
22C j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender 100 EXS Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 22C hitting. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j.22A

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j22A j3[C] j2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of 22A hitting. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j22A j3[C] j2[B] 66C dl623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C Ender Midscreen

j22A pickup into the ST optimal

j.22B

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j.22B j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender Anywhere

Starter Combo off of j.22B hitting. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

j.22C

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
j.22C j.3[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C Ender 100 EXS Anywhere

Starter Combo off of j.22C hitting. In the corner, cancel 5C after the first hit. 66C 22B Ender is possible in the corner for extra damage.

MISC

CVO Starters

Combo Damage Cost Meter Gain Location
(100%) CVO tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 214A(1) IW 5314 Midscreen

100% CVO route. CVO combos on hit and can be used to frametrap. CVO is + on block grounded, and the invuln can be used to frametrap off punishable situations (ex: 623A CVO, j[B] CVO)

(200%) CVO tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 214AA 623C IW 6231 Midscreen

200% CVO route

(200%, 30%HP) CVO tkj236B j22B j3[C] j2[B] 66C 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C 214AA 623C IWEX 6547 Midscreen

200% CVO IWEX route

Videos

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UNICLR Phonon Trials by Kanjiru. --Full playlist here--

External Links

UNI2 combo spreadsheet from Aria

UNI2 Japanese Wiki combo page from Rippu

UNICLR combo guide from Spacemurine

Unorganized UNICLR combo spreadsheet from Spacemurine


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