Under Night In-Birth/UNICLR/Phonon/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 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. 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.
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.

Most of the information here will be taken/paraphrased from this comprehensive Phonon combo guide, which includes videos of each combo being executed, more in-depth explanation of Phonon combo theory, and links to other combo resources.

Getting Started

Starter Combos

Generally, Phonon's non-assault beginner combos will work off of any move, within reason. The starting moves listed here are mostly arbitrary, and just used for damage/meter numbers.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2A 5BB j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C 214AA Ender	3226	0	63.97 Opp: 41.76	Anywhere
If you only want to learn one combo, this is a great option. Works off of most starting normals, and is close to optimal off of 5A/2A (damage/meter numbers represent a 2A starter). Requires a slight delay between 3C and 2C. However, this window is quite generous; just don't rush it. If you're very close to the corner, omit 5[C], or use the combo below this one. Example
5BB 4B j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] dl.2C 236[B] 3C 214AA Ender	3355	0	63.94 Opp: 40.92	Anywhere
If you only want to learn one combo, this is another great option. Works off of basically any starting normal; however, if you start this with 5A/2A, add a B or C normal before the 4B. Does a bit less damage than the above combo off some starters, but is useful at longer ranges since 4B pulls them into the rest of the combo. If you're very close to the corner, you may need to neutral or back jump in order for the 5[C] to connect. Example
2A 4B j.[C] j.2[B] 66C 236[A] dash 66C 214AA Ender	2861	0	52.30 Opp: 34.65	Midscreen
Low damage, but very good corner carry. You can replace 214AA with 6FF-B to go even further, or replace the second 66C with 2C for more damage. Example
6D j.C 5A 5BB j.B j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C 214AA Ender	2931	0	63.81 Opp: 41.42	Anywhere
Simple assault j.C route. See notes in first combo about dl.2C and omitting 5[C] in the corner. Example
6D j.A CS j.B 5BB j.C j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl.2C 236[B] 66C 214AA Ender	2507	Vorpal	39.87 Opp: 39.58	Anywhere
Simple assault j.A instant overhead route. See notes in first combo about dl.2C and omitting 5[C] in the corner. Example

Theory

Combo theory

• ground normals > X > air normals > ender

UNICLR Changes

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

A full changelog can be found here.

As far as routing goes, not that much is different. Pretty much everything you can do in [ST] works in [cl-r], and if it was optimal in [ST], it’ll be pretty good here too. There are some new optimal combos using new tools that you might want to know, though.

Here’s the short version as relates to combo routing:

• 4B has had its damage proration significantly nerfed; it now almost always reduces combo damage, instead of increasing it.
  • If you do an [ST] route but omit the 4B (if possible), it’ll usually do slightly more damage.
  • It’s still a great tool for confirming, and the damage loss is not massive, but if you’re looking for maximum damage from your routing you’ll need to avoid it.
• The second hit of uncharged 5C is weaker.
  • 5[C] is still the exact same.
  • This mostly means that 4B 5C(2) style routing is significantly weaker now. It also makes 5C weaker as a starter.
• 6FF is a useful pressure tool, but it’s not great in combos.
  • It costs GRD but never really lets you get more damage compared to resourceless alternatives.
  • 6FF-B is an okay ender, but you’re usually better off just using 214X.
• j22X is like grounded 22X, but you can cancel into it from j236X, plus you can use normals in the air afterwards.
  • j22A and B form the backbone of some new optimal routes, and it has some pressure application as well.
• j3[C] is a variant of j[C] which gives you less vertical float but gives a big boost to your forward horizontal momentum.
  • It’s mostly a companion tool to j22X, allowing you to combo in situations where you’re too far away for j[C]. As such, it’s used a lot in new optimal routing.

FAQ

How do I do j[C] in combos?

The timing is a little tricky to get used to at first, but you probably need to start holding C earlier than you’d expect to. It’s used in almost every combo, so it’s well worth getting used to; it’ll quickly become second nature.

Enders

Combo	Cost	Location
[xx] 214AA		Anywhere
Standard meterless enter. Good knockdown.
[xx] 214BB		Anywhere
Standard meterless ender for combos that prorate too much. Can air tech.
[xx] 6FF~B	GRD	Anywhere
6FF knockdown. Her best meterless ender. Costs GRD to use. Best used when the vorpal cycle is secured.
6FF~A 236[A] 66 2C 214AA	GRD	Midscreen
Sideswitch ender off bigger starters like 2C or 5C.
[xx] 6FF~C 623c	100 EXS, GRD	Anywhere
Ender mainly used for timer scams. Can also be used after a chain shift to build meter.
[xx] j2[B] 5[C] 236[A] VO	100 EXS, GRD	Anywhere
Very simple VO combo route. Use when your opponent has vorpal to make them not have vorpal.
6FF~A 236[A] VO	100 EXS, GRD	Anywhere
VO ender off bigger starters like 2C or 5C. Mainly used after 66C dl 623B combo filler.
[xx] 214AA 623C	100 EXS	Anywhere
623C is your best metered ender. High damage and a very advantageous knockdown.
[xx] 214AA 214C	100 EXS	Anywhere
Generally, you want to use 623C as a metered ender over 214C, which has lower damage and a worse knockdown. However, you can use 214C for corner carry or to waste time towards the end of the round.
[xx] 66C 66B(1) 236[B] 3c 214AA		Corner
Corner ender that can be used off any starter.
[xx] 66C 22B 214AA		Corner
Corner ender that can be used off any bigger starter. Use 214BB when the combo is too prorated. Recommend cancelling into 623c when 100 meter is available.
[xx] 66C 22B dl j.236A 623B 623C	100 EXS	Corner
Corner ender that can be used off any bigger starter. Good for setting up CS VO enders. Recommended for combos that use 214bb before the ender.
[xx] 66C VO	100 EXS	Corner
VO combo ender that can be used off any starter.
[xx] dl.j236A 66C 5FF 236[B] VO	100 EXS, GRD	Corner
Slightly optimized VO ender. Uses Force Function which costs a block of GRD.
[xx] 214AA CVO 623C IW/IWEX	200 EXS, Vorpal	Anywhere
A simple way to use all your resources to close out a round.
[xx] 214AA CVO TK j.236C 623C IW/IWEX	200 EXS, Vorpal	Anywhere
Kill combo. Can only be done when under 30% health.
[xx] 214BB 623C cs VO 66C 5FF(1) 236C 214B(1) IW/IWEX	200 EXS, Vorpal	Anywhere
CS VO ender. More damage than CVO ender. Very advanced. Can only do IWEX when under 30% health.

Combos

All combos listed are meterless combos unless stated otherwise.

Damage values in vorpal will be in parenthesis. The damage values listed do not account for distance proration, so damage values may differ depending on the ranges from where your combo starters land.

2A Starters

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

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2A (x3) 2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] 66C 236[B] 2C 3C 214AA	2325 (2551)		53.63	Anywhere
Heavily prorated 2A route. Very simple bread and butter combo. Recommended for beginners. Example
2A (x3) 5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 66C 236[B] 2C 3C 214AA	2451 (2690)		57.84	Anywhere
Heavily prorated 2A route. Better damage and meter gain than the above route. Recommended for beginners because the 8j.[C] filler is important to learn. Example
2A (x3) 5C 4B 8.j[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 214AA	2462 (2702)		55.91	Anywhere
Heavily prorated 2A route. Slightly more advanced when it comes to execution. Recommended for multiple reasons. Using 5C in combos makes hit confirming easier. The j.2[B] dl j.236A filler is important in combos with better starters. Example
2A (x3) 5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 236[B] 2C 214AA	2494 (2734)		63.01	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 214AA	2531 (2776)	GRD	57.04	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 214AA is recommended. Example
2A 2C 5B 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C dl 5B 214AA	2921 (3205)		59.85	Anywhere
Route off a single 2A. Omit the delayed 5B and just do 3C 214AA for consistency. Example
2A 5BB tk j.236B 66C 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 3C 214AA	3109 (3415)		67.95	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. Example
2A (x3) 5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 66C 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C 214AA	2471 (2710)		59.50	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 2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] 5B 3C 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	2781 (3051)		59.53	Corner
HIGHLY recommended for beginners. Standard corner route off 2A. Introduces the 66C 22B 214AA ender which is crucial to Phonon's combo game. Example
2A 2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	2889 (3170)		56.87	Corner
Slight optimization of the route above. Example
2A 2C 5BB 9.j[C] j.2[B] 2B 3C 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	3025 (3319)		65.59	Corner
Different variation when it comes to 2A corner routing. Because of the nerfs to 4B when it comes to proration, omitting 4B is common when optimizing damage. This route is an example of that. Example
2A 2C 5BB 9j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	3071 (3370)		62.51	Corner
Slight damage optimization for the route above. Slightly less meter gain in exchange. Example

5A Starters

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5A 2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] 66C 236[B] 2C 3C 214AA	2622 (2878)		54.15	Anywhere
Beginner bread and butter combo. Uses 5A starter instead of 2A starter. Example
5A 5C 4B 8.j[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[A] 3C 2C 214AA	2943 (3230)		61.30	Anywhere
5A route that utilizes 5C. Very easy to hit confirm. Example
5A 5BB 4B 8.j[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C dl 2C 236[B] 66C dl 214AA	2973 (3265)		68.47	Anywhere
Highly recommended route to learn. Very consistent and good damage for when considering the ease of execution. Example
5A 2C 5BB 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 236[B] 66C dl 214AA	3043 (3342)		65.95	Midscreen
Example of omitting 4B in a route for damage. Example
5A 5BB tk j.236B 66C 9.j[C] j.2[B] 5[C] dl 2C 236[B] 3C 214AA	3108 (3413)		68.05	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 214AA	3156 (3463)	GRD	67.27	Midscreen
Optimized 5A starter route. Utilizes 5FF which costs a block of GRD. Only recommended when in vorpal. Close range only. Example
5A 5BB 4B 9j.[C] j.2[B] 2B 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	2974 (3262)		68.40	Corner
Simple corner route off a 5A starter. Highly recommended to learn. Corner
5A 5BB 4B 8.j[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	3040 (3335)		70.08	Corner
Slight optimization of the route above. Better meter gain as well. Example
5A 2C 5BB 9.j[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	3127 (3431)		65.44	Corner
Example of omitting 4B in order to push damage. Example

2B Starters

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2B 2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] 66C 236[B] 2C 3C 214AA	2834 (3111)		57.16	Anywhere
Standard beginner combo off a 2B starter. Example
2B 5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C dl 214AA	3074 (3374)		70.58	Anywhere
Highly recommended route for beginners. Very good meter gain as well. Example
2B 2C 4B dl tk j.236B 66C 9j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 236[B] 66C dl 214AA	3137 (3442)		70.26	Midscreen
TK fireball route. Looks cool and better damage as well. Commonly used route in tournament play because of the damage and meter gain. Example
2B 5C 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C 214AA	3142 (3450)		64.21	Anywhere
2B route that is very easy to hit confirm. Does slightly more damage than the TK fireball route above. Example
2B 2C tk j.236B 66C dl 623B j.B j.2[B] 5[C] 236[B] 3C 214AA	3201 (3511)		64.96	Midscreen
Close range TK fireball confirm. Omits 4B for more damage. Utilizes the 66C dl 623B filler which is the most important part of Phonon's combo game. Example
2B 2C tk j.236B 66C dl 623B j.B j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 214AA	3268 (3583)		62.22	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] 3C 2C 214AA	3172 (3482)		71.79	Midscreen
Counterhit only. Common situations where you will get counterhit 2B is calling out a rebeat or challenging on defense. At farther ranges, do 9j.2[B] instead. One of the most important combos you should learn because of the 66B link. Example
2B 2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] 5B 3C 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	2989 (3279)		62.68	Corner
Very simple corner route. Example
2B 2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	3083 (3382)		62.39	Corner
Slight optimization of the above route. Example
2B 5BB 4B 9j.[C] j.2[B] dl j.236A 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	3179 (3491)		70.46	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 214AA	3238 (3552)		67.74	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 214AA	3247 (3560)		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 214AA	3455 (3792)		71.09	Corner
BIG damage route. Very hard to do. Only do if you want to style on the opponent. Close range only. Example

5BB Starters

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 214AA	3090 (3393)		67.73	Anywhere
Very easy staple combo. Recommended for beginners. Example
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 214AA	3270 (3585)		74.20	Midscreen
Very important route to learn when learning her combos. Uses j.22A in the combo which is exclusive to CLR. Example
5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C 214AA	3315 (3639)		74.57	Midscreen
This route is highly recommended when learning this character. Requires a deeper dash than usual for the dash 5[C] after 236[B]. Can omit j.[C] and go straight into j.2[B] for consistency. Example
5BB tk j.236B 66C dl 623B j.B j2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66B(1) 214AA	3337 (3661)		71.32	Midscreen
TK fireball routing. Can only be done at close range. Example
5BB tk j.236B 66C dl 623B j.B j.2[B] dl j.236A 66B(1) 236[B] 3C 2C 214AA	3367 (3696)		65.63	Midscreen
Optimized TK fireball routing. Can only be done at close range. Example
5BB 8j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] tk j.236B j.22B j3[C] j.2[B] 2C 3C 214AA	3449 (3782)		72.77	Midscreen
Max damage 5BB route. Advanced route that uses j.3[C] routing. For gamers only. Close range only. Example
5BB 4B 9.j[C] j.2[B] 2B 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	3131 (3436)		67.90	Corner
Very simple corner route. Recommended for beginners. Example
5BB 4B 8j.[C] j.2[B] 5[C] 3C 2C 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	3219 (3243)		73.66	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 214aa	3243 (3560)		67.63	Corner
Corner route that uses j.236a filler for more damage. Example
5BB 4B 7j.[C] 66C 623B 2C 236[B] 66C 22B 214AA	3259 (3576)		69.72	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 214AA	3344 (3671)		64.94	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 214AA	3423 (3755)		71.31	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) 214AA	3468 (3807)		72.01	Corner
Max damage 5BB corner route. Need to be close range for this route. Example

2C Starters

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
2C 4B 9j.C j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C 214AA	3320 (3644)		70.97	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) 214AA	3397 (3726)		69.03	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 214AA	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 214AA	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 214AA	3423 (3760)		76.01	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 214AA	3585 (3933)		67.06	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 w2A 4B 5C(2) 5BB(2) 9j.[C] j.2[B] 66C dl 623B 66B(1) 236[B] 66 5[C] 3C 2C 214AA	3400 (3730)		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 214AA	3149 (3456)		60.17	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 214AA	3225 (3541)		57.17	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 5[C] 236[A] 66C 22B 214AA	3282 (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 214AA	3355 (3684)		75.27	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 214AA	3436 (3768)		68.22	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[A] 66C 22B 214AA	3366 (3696)		75.38	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 5[C] 236[A] 66C 22B 214AA	3587 (3935)		73.35	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) 214AA	3314 (3637)	GRD	62.14	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 Starters

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5c 4b 8j.[c] j.2[b] 66c dl 623b 66b(1) 236[b] 66 5[c] 3c 2c 214aa	3479 (3821)		75.76	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 214aa	3542 (3889)		76.30	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] 3c 214aa	3560 (3906)		79.65	Midscreen
Another variation of the midscreen route. Example
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 214aa	3568 (3914)		77.20	Midscreen
TK fireball route. Highly recommended when pushing damage. Example
5c 8j.2[b] 66c dl 623b 66b(1) 236[b] tk j.236b j.22b j.3[c] j.2[b] 2c 3c 214aa	3729 (4090)		74.80	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 214aa	3432 (3767)		69.99	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 214aa	3515 (3860)		69.61	Corner
Slightly more damaging variation. Example
5c 4b 7j.[c] j.2[b] 66c 623b 2c 236[b] 66c 22b 214aa	3531 (3876)		71.70	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 214aa	3663 (4023)		71.11	Corner
B rekka combo corner routing. Example
5c 214bb 5a 5bb j.[c] j.2[b] dl j.236a 3c 236[b] 66c 22b 214aa	3802 (4173)		76.11	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 214aa	3891 (4270)		76.32	Corner
Max damage corner route off of 5C. VERY HARD combo to do. Worth practicing if the confidence in execution is there. Example

4B Starters

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. The damage values and meter gain listed do not account for distance proration so keep this in mind when learning these combo routes.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
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 214aa	3131 (3435)		72.41	Midscreen
Basic 4b combo route. Highly recommended to learn. Example
4b 5c(2) 5bb(2) 9j.2[b] 66c dl 623b 66b(1) 236[b] tk j.236b j.22b j.3[c] 2c 3c 214aa	3214 (3525)		76.90	Midscreen
4b route that uses TK fireball routing. Example
4b tk j.236b 66c dl 623b 9j.b j.2[b] 66 5[c] 3c 2c 236[b] 66b(1) 214aa	3264 (3583)		67.44	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 214aa	3264 (3583)		67.44	Midscreen
Max damage 4b midscreen route. Route is off a raw 4b which is a rare situation, but a good combo to learn regardless. Uses TK fireball routing. Example
4b w2a 5a 9j.b j.2[b] 66c dl 623b 66b j.22a wj.a 9j.[c] j.2[b] 66 5b 2c 236[b] 3c 214aa	3101 (3400)		73.09	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 w2a 5a j.b j.2[b] 66c dl 623b 66b(1) 236[b] tk j236b j22b j3[c] j2[b] 2c 3c 214aa	3180 (3486)		71.81	Midscreen
More damaging rebeat confirm from midscreen. Example
4b 5c(2) 9j.[c] j.2[b] 5b 3c 2c 236[b] 66c 22b 214aa	2989 (3280)		65.58	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 214aa	3138 (3444)		68.87	Corner
More damaging confirm in the corner. Example
4b 7j.[c] j2[b] 66c 623b 2c 5[c] 3c 236[b] 66c 22b 214aa	3428 (3763)		76.47	Corner
Max damage 4B route in the corner. From a raw 4B hit which is pretty rare but recommended to learn when optimizing Phonon's damage. Example
4b tk j.236b 66c 5FF(1) 22a dl j.236a 9j.[c] j.2[b] 5b 2c 236[b] 3c 214aa	3136 (3441)	GRD	62.78	Corner
Corner route off the 4B 8A 236B hit OS. Uses GRD. Example
4b w2a 5a 9j.b j.2[b] 66b j.22b j.3[c] j.2[b] 5b 2c 236[b] 3c 214aa	3000 (3291)		67.15	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 214aa	3174 (3482)		68.22	Corner
More damaging corner confirm from a rebeat. Example

5[C] Starters

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 214AA	3682 (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 214AA	3736 (4100)		79.95	Midscreen
Highest meter gain out of every 5[C] combo mid screen. Slightly more damage. Uses j.22a CLR routing. Example
Counter Hit 5[C] 66C dl 623B 66B 236[B] tk j.236B j.22A wj.A 9j.[C] j.2[B] 2C 3C 214AA	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 214AA	3815 (4188)		73.26	Midscreen
Highly recommend learning this combo. The most reliable combo when it comes to damage and execution. Utilizes TK j.236B routing. https://youtu.be/KeKWPNt2CyE
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 214AA	3855 (4232)		77.35	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) 214AA	3727 (4091)		76.20	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 214AA	3791 (4161)		75.14	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. https://youtu.be/fnZ9i8bUpFg
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 214AA	3871 (4248)		81.57	Corner
Max damage and max meter gain. Very hard combo route. Doesn't work on linne, wald, yuzu, seth, or vatista (lmao). https://youtu.be/bWaTM29A4qI

Assault Starters (WIP)

This section of combos will have subsections. The subsections will be assault j.C, assault j.2[B], and assault j.A>CS. These are the 3 main starters from assault that should be prioritized when learning Phonon's combos.

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