Under Night In-Birth/UNICLR/Waldstein/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.

Getting Started

This section includes some basic combos to get you started with Waldstein. The combos in mission mode will take you a long way and the more optimal combos do not deviate too far from them. Most of his combos are very easy to execute compared to the rest of the cast, in the way that there are not many tight input windows to keep your combo, or any difficult links. The difficult combos listed here are optional, and you can definitely get by with simply converting anything into the below starter combos.

There is a video at the bottom showcasing most of these combos if you need a demonstration.

Wiki note: All damage values in this guide will be shown with the least damaging non-metered ender where applicable ([4]6A, also known as godpress A) and the most damaging 100 EXS ender unless otherwise noted.

Notation

• j.X = Jump move
• land = Touch the ground after the previous move but before the next move
• dl. = Delay
• w = Whiff
• tk. = tiger knee = 2147X. Easiest way to get j.214 while standing.
• Microdash = A dash shortened by performing a move quickly afterwards.
• CS = Chain Shift
• Rock = Force Function = B+C
• VO/CVO = Refers to Veil Off and Cross-Cast Veil Off respectively.
• [X] = Hold X

Starter Combos

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
Easy: x> 5B > 214B > j.A > j.5C > j.6C > land > 9j.[C] > 2B >5B > 5C > (236A > 214C) or (3C > 214C)		Optional 100 EXS		Anywhere
X can be substituted with any of the following: 2A, 5A, 2B, or simply skip it and start with 5B. 236A for midscreen, 3C for the corner. May need to delay 236A slightly if you want to use meter. Does less damage than your dedicated midscreen/corner combos but can be done anytime, anywhere assuming you count how many times the opponent hits the ground (OTG) Remember there is a 3 OTG limit. First OTG is j.6C, second one is j.5[C]. If you use an OTG too early your combo will end early at j.5[C].
Easy: x> 5B > 214B > j.A > j.5C > j.6C > 4B > Ender	2769-3643 (3042-4002)	Optional 100-200 EXS	47.98 Opp: 33.90	Midscreen
Basic, all purpose bread and butter combo that will be used even at high level. You can neutral jump instead of forward jumping to make it work in the corner unless you're very deep. If you use a wallbounce too early in any combo, you can substitute 4B with j.5C > j.B > j.214B > Ender (EXS Only) X can be substituted with any of the following: 2A, 5A, 2B, or simply skip it and start with 5B.
Medium: x> 5B > 214B > j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2B > 2C > 4B > Ender	2973+ (3264+)	Optional 100-200 EXS	57.78+ Opp: 41.42+	Corner
This combo can be done somewhat far from the corner compared to corner combos of other characters. If you find this combo to be too difficult, refer to the first combo Depending on your timing and distance, you may still be able to get the second combo to work near the corner but requires advanced delay/buffer timings. As with the first combo, can use any of your A or B normals to start. With a good enough starter, you can skip 2B to gain damage. 5B and above or CH 2B. Damage calculated with 2A starter and a 720B ender.

Theory

Waldstein's combos have recurring theme of grounded normals, a launcher, a wallbounce with j.6C, and some sort of ender. You will be doing j.6C very often because most of your combos need that wallbounce in order to get that huge Waldstein damage. It is very important to keep note of how many floorbounces or wallbounces your combo has consumed when routing, as performing a 3rd bounce will immediately end your combo. 4B automatically consumes one bounce so keep that in mind when using it as a starter or ender.

While attempting to execute your bread 'n butter combo, the opponent may be too far/high for j.B to connect, or maybe mispositioned in a way that j.6C won't connect either. Depending on the situation, you may replace your three air attacks with:

• Dash > j.A > j.5C > j.6C
• Dash > j.A > j.B > j.6C
• j.A > j.214B

Sometimes the dash may be unnecessary but if you can get into the habit of always dashing after your launcher, you will have a greater chance of not dropping your combos when it counts because you will already be used to buffering the dash. During a combo, it is usually considered easier to dash using 66 instead of 6A+B. In neutral, it is considered safer to use 6A+B instead of 66.

Any combo that has you executing a wall bounce with j.6C into standing 4B, always walk forward a little bit or dash if you can. If you don't move forward, the chances of your opponent air-teching out of your combos is quite high.

FAQ

• My [4]6X whiffs after 4B
  

Time your godpress with Waldstein's headbutt in 4B's animation. Also, ensure that you have enough OTG/ground bounces for this combo since 4B counts as an OTG.

Vorpal Strip

If you use Veil Off while your opponent is in knockback from your combo while you are not in a move-recovery state, you will perform a regular VO instead of a CVO. If this special case VO hits the opponent, you will take away their vorpal (if they have it) instead of the usual GRD break. And of course it's a safe way to ender the VO state safely for that extra 20% damage, plus an extra 10% if you can secure vorpal for a grand total of +30%.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
x> 5B > 214B > j.A > j.5C > j.6C > dash > VO		100+ EXS		Midscreen
X can be substituted with any of the following: 2A, 5A, 2B, or simply skip it and start with 5B. Takes some practice getting the timing down since the window is somewhat small for A starters. Try not to do this when your back is in the corner unless absolutely necessary since Waldstein already has trouble getting in.
x> 5B > 214B > j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2B > 5C > 6C > walk back > VO		100+ EXS		Corner
X can be substituted with any of the following: 2A, 5A, 2B, or simply skip it and start with 5B. Extremely good combo due to the opponent already being in the corner.

List of Enders

There are 15 different enders to choose from, some used more often than others. Some easier and some quite difficult.

• Note: Any time you decide to use meter, you can always use 200 meter for your Infinite Worth instead in order to close out a round.

Combo	Cost	Location
720A/B		Anywhere
Ender for good oki, sacrificing damage. Has good corner carry. Lets you safejump afterwards but needs assault to cover backtech midscreen.
[4]6A/B		Midscreen
Ender for corner carry. Usually, it'll be prorated enough for them to tech forward, walk back to keep the corner or go for a left/right mixup instead. Provides Waldstein with the least amount of meter out of all the enders.
214[B] > j.2C		Anywhere
Sacrifices damage for oki. If tk'd forward, you can meaty clap even on backtech. If tk'd neutral, lets you bait dps with 4B.
214[B] > 5B > j.C > j.B > j.2C		Anywhere
Sacrifices damage for oki. Stronger version of the above combo, sacrificing + frames. If you microwalk before 5B, you can sideswap. On prorated routes, skip j.C.
214[B] > 5C > j.C > j.A > j.214B		Anywhere
One of the best damage enders, but gives poor oki midscreen, so it's best used in the corner where they can't backtech to go back to neutral. +25 fixed frame advantage. Can technically use j.B instead of j.A but it only works on certain characters and with excellent timing.
214[B] > 5B > dl.5C > 236A		Anywhere
One of the best damage enders. Gives decent oki in the corner and carries a decent amount. If the route is too prorated, skip 5B. +21 fixed frame advantage, +23 skipping 5B.
214B > 720C	100 EXS	Anywhere
Has the same properties 720A/B have oki wise but deals more and gives a lot more corner carry. For highly prorated routes, use 214A > 720C for slightly more damage than 214B > 720C.
214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.A > j.214B > [4]6C 236A,4A > dl.[4]6C	100 EXS	Anywhere
Best damage with oki with varying degrees of corner control. Gives full corner carry like the other godpress routes. 1st combo gives the opponent a high airtech, easiest to escape the corner but more damage. 2nd combo forces opponent into corner with low/no airtech. A starters can side switch if you walk forward. Otherwise, the corner is theirs to keep.
214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.A > j.214B > CS > 214C	100 EXS, Vorpal	Anywhere
An ender which allows you to get cash out your GRD for meter, even if you have 200. Only use this ender if you need to spend meter to get the KO, have vorpal, and still need to win another round. This EX is specifically suggested because it gets the damage out fast, but doesn't KO until completion (which allows meter to fill).
214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	100 EXS	Corner
Comparable damage to ending with 236C, but keeps the corner and oki. Any combo that ends in the corner with j.214B can be picked up with the delayed 623C. Moves you forward quite a bit. Does not require you to be in the corner before 623C in order to land the 3C.
214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.A > j.214B > 236C	100 EXS	Anywhere
No chance at oki, so only good for closing out rounds. Also your highest damage 100 EXS ender. Can technically use j.B instead of j.A but it only works on certain characters and with excellent timing.
214[B] > 6C > Veil Off	100+ EXS	Midscreen
A safe way to enter Veil Off without sacrificing the damage from your vorpal strip combo. A great tool for when you absolutely must go All-In, but have a large health deficit. Having orange health or 200 meter extends VO duration by a few seconds, and meeting both requirements extends it even more. If your opponent backtechs, you can use that time to Concentrate, giving yourself a head start on the next GRD cycle to replenish your resources when VO runs out.
214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.A > j.214B > CVO > 3C > 214C > IWEX	100+ EXS, Vorpal	Anywhere
CVO ender for max damage, can be done if start your combo with at least 90 meter with orange health. In UNICLR, CVO was nerfed so it's not worth to do this combo when you are still in green health.
623A/B(2) > CVO > tk.j214B > dl.236C > 236A > 214C > IWEX 623A/B(2) > CVO > tk.j214B > 236C > 5B > 236A > 214C > IWEX	200 EXS, Vorpal, and‏‏‎‎‎ GRD Break	Midscreen Corner
CVO ender for max damage at 200 meter <30% health. Time your 623 to hit before they hit the ground from 4B's headbutt. Only two hits of 623X should come out before you activate CVO Use tk.214B instead of A version because you spend less frames suspended in the air. The delay on 236C is necessary on higher prorated combos such as A starters or optimal punishes. 1st combo is midscreen only. 2nd combo is corner only.
236A,4A > IWEX	‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‎‎200 EXS, ‏‏‎‎‎‎GRD Break	Anywhere
Best non-CVO IWEX ender for if you need to close out a round but don't have vorpal. Does about 100 more damage than a j.214B > IW and looks cooler. If you do the IWEX early enough, you can connect it without the initial hit-sound before the normal animation plays.
214[B] > 5B > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > IWEX	‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‏‏‎ ‎‎200 EXS, ‏‏‎‎‎‎GRD Break	Corner
Stronger non-CVO IWEX for the corner. Does about 200 more damage than a j.214B > IW and still looks cooler. Have to end very deep in the corner or else IWEX will whiff. Do note that the combo is 214[B] > 5B for consistency instead of the usual 214[B] > 5C.

Combo Starters

This section will go into great detail on how to follow up nearly every starter. If you are starting out, please do not overwhelm yourself by trying to learn everything at once. These combos are mostly not completely optimized, but have a good balance between ease of use and reward. Take whatever combo you do from the below listings, and apply any ender from the above list.

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A Starters

A Starters

If they use either 2A or 5A damage/meter will be with 2A which is slightly lower at 65% initial proration vs 66% initial from 5A.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
Easy 2A/5A > 5B > 214B > j.B > j.C > j.6C > dash > 4B > Ender	2821-3631 (3098-3988)	Optional EXS	49.49+ Opp: 34.30+	Anywhere
Your bread and butter. Works perfectly for mashing out of pressure. Works anywhere but 4B can be harder in the corner.
1A > 2A/5A > 5B > 214B > j.B > j.C > j.6C > dash > 4B > Ender	2579-3299 (2832-3623)	Optional EXS	50.47+ Opp: 36.31+	Anywhere
Easy 1A starter that doesn't require a fast confirm. Pretty much the same combo as the one above. Doesn't work at tip range.
1A > 66B > 214[B] > j.B > j.C > j.6C > dash > 4B > Ender	2716-3436 (2984-3775)	Optional EXS	51.82+ Opp: 35.33+	Anywhere
Alternate confirm off of 1A that works in any situation, does more damage, but is slightly trickier and unsafe on block.

B Starters

B Starters

B starter combos let you do the same basic routes as A starters, but up close they can pack even more damage thanks to double clap routes and 214B 5C routes. On the other hand, from afar they'll do way less. The regular bread and butter combo is not listed, in an effort to conserve space.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5B > 214B > 66C > dash > j.A > j.B > j.C > 66B > 214B > j.A > j.B > j.6C > dash > 3C	2784 (3057)		61.62 Opp: 40.18	Midscreen
Round start distance. Universal roundstart/max range 5B route (damage from roundstart distance). Timing is a bit tight between 214B and 66C. Gives full corner carry from roundstart.
5B > 214A > 66B > 214B > dash > j.A > j.C > j.6C > 4B > Ender				Midscreen
Your go-to punish for blocking VO if you are close enough. 5B > 214A can be made gapless on block, so there is no risk if they block 5B. In the corner, use 3C instead of your air combo. 3C > 2C > 4B.
2B > 5B > 214B > j.A > j.214B > 236C > 4B > Ender	3179 (3493)	100 EXS	32.53 Opp: 43.16	Midscreen
Basic 2B/5B route that works anywhere if you're not confident in 66C/microdashes. Damage and route calculated with max range 2B. If you are closer than max range, simply go into your normal bnb.
2B > 5B > 214B > dash > j.A > j.C > j.6C > 4B > Ender	2685-3489 (2950-3832)	Optional EXS	49.93+ Opp: 33.95	Midscreen
Alternate max range 2B route. Does more damage but trickier to execute.
2B > 214B > dash > j.A > j.B > j.5C > 66B > 236A4A > [4]6C	3140 (3450)	100 EXS	41.41 Opp: 40.26	Anywhere
Situational max range 2B starter, where you have already used 5B in your block string. 2B > 214B uses one bounce which is why the route is quite different than the rest of Waldstein's combos. Enemy will keep the corner as long as you do not move forward. Damage calculated at max range 2B. Can use any EXS ender you feel is necessary for your situation, including 623C for the corner. If you decide to do a CVO route, omit the second part of 236A. So 66B > 236A > CVO
5B > 214A/B > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	4148-4239 (4555-4654)	100 EXS	67.55 Opp: 52.01	Corner
Use 214A to keep your blockstring tight, 214B for a frame trap. The timing for 623C is quite generous so be sure to delay, but not too delayed. If you still have a short distance before you touch the corner, use 623C with no delay instead. 214A does the higher of the two damages listed.
2B > 5C > 214B > j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B > 720B (or 214A > 720C)	3246-3699 (3567-4063)	Optional 100 EXS	58.58+ Opp: 42.52+	Corner
If you are deep in the corner, do a vertical jumping j.6C instead of jumping towards them. This particular ender is suggested because they guarantee the corner as opposed to the other enders, which allow the opponent to air-tech out.
2B > 214A > 5A > 214B > 3C > 2A > 5B > 4B > 236A > 623C > 2C > 3C	3887 (4270)	100 EXS	58.37 Opp: 60.03	Corner
Requires you to be close, will not connect from distance 2B's. 236A > 623C is tight. Combo will drop if your opponent ground bounces on the 236A. There is no being too fast on this one. Unlike the 5B > 214A starter, 2B > 214A is not safe. The CPU can reversal it but the window is small. Watch out if your opponent has vorpal.

C Starters

C Starters

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5C > 214B > j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B > Ender	3344-4118 (3675-4524)	Optional EXS	55.49+ Opp: 37.31+	Anywhere
Useful if your attempts to zone your opponent are successfully started with a 5C. If used in the corner, try to use either a 720X ender or 623C > 3C ender so that the opponent keeps the corner. Must be a close 5C, or at least somewhat close to the corner.
2C > 4B > 214[B] > j.B > dl.j.5C > j.6C > dash > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.214B > Ender (EXS Only) 2C > 4B > 214[B] > j.5C > j.B > j.A > 2B > 2C > 4B > Ender	3370-3982 (3702-4375) 3205-3858 (3360-4237)	Optional EXS	62.86 Opp: 49.48+	Midscreen Anywhere
Uses the same route as the 4B starter found later in this guide. Delaying the j.5C will decide how high your opponent will be, so it is important to get the timing/height down. Second combo can be used anywhere and gives you the option of 720 or godpress without meter. Second combo, you may omit 2B for higher damage in exchange for harder execution.
Easy j.5[C] > 2A > 5B > 214B > j.B > j.5C > j.6C > 4B > Ender	3048-3768 (3348-4139)	Optional EXS	55.07 Opp: 37.90	Midscreen
If very close, a forward jump will side switch before the j.5[C] lands. This forces the opponent to block in the opposite direction from just a moment ago if they wish to block successfully. A very safe route that will work every time. Your bread and butter combo, but with a j.[C] starter.
Hard j.5[C] > 2C > 214[B] > j.5C > j.B > j.6C > 4B > Ender	3377~4158 (3710~4567)	Optional EXS	57.15+ Opp: 41.65+	Midscreen
This starter can only be done on crouching opponents, counter hit opponents, or with a delayed j.[C] starter. Otherwise, 2C will whiff. It requires a high level of awareness of what your opponent is doing and also the spacing they are at (because they may be out of range of 2C too). To make it a universal combo, you can add a 5A after the starting j.[C]. You lose between 100 (meterless) and 300 (meter) damage for doing this, which can be worth the consistency.
Air hit: j.[C] > dash 2C > 214[B] > j.ABC > 5B > 4B > Ender Air hit: j.[C] > 2C > 214[B] > j.ABC > 5B > 5C > 236B~4B > EXS Air hit: j.[C] > 2C > 214[B] > j.ABC > 66B > 236A~4A > [4]6C	3248~4071 (3568~4455)	Optional EXS	51.08+ Opp: 34.70+	Anywhere
Standard confirms for j.[C] air hit. The second combo is for when they are too far for 4B. The third combo is specifically for when they are too far for 4B and you also want to end with godpress.
j.5[C] > j.6C > dash > 214[B] > j.5C > j.B > j.A > 5B > 2C > 4B > Ender j.5[C] > j.6C > dash > 214[B] > dash > j.A > j.B > j.C > 5B > 5[C] > 236B4B > [4]6C	3409-4115 (3745-4520) 3894 (4280)	Optional EXS	61.93+ Opp: 42.31+	Midscreen
Good mixup if your opponent blocks low after your regular j.5[C]'s. Highly prorated, I would suggest ending with either 236A4A > [4]6C ender or a 720X. Highest damage is 236C as usual. If you are cornered and you manage to get this start, do the second combo instead. 3894 is the damage of the second combo. Still plus even if they shield the j.6C.
5C > 214A > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	4359 (4786)	Optional 100 EXS	71.08 Opp: 72.82	Corner
Same as the 5B > 214A corner route.
2C > 4B > 214[B] > dl 5C > dl j.B > j.5C > 2B > 5B > 5C > 4B > 720B or (214A > 720C) 2C > dl.214A > 3C > 2B > 5B > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.C > j.B > j.214B > 623C > 3C	3382-3931 (3712-4315) 4270 (4687)	Optional 100 EXS	70.63+ Opp: 52.93+	Corner
The opponent should not bounce off of the ground at any point during the combo. 2B must connect while they are still airborne. If going for the 214A > 720C, your input should be 214(A)7896321478C. The 214A becomes part of the 720C. If you would rather keep it simple, just do the 2C Anywhere combo instead for about 100 less damage. Second combo works great for punishing someone's VO that you blocked.
Hard j.5[C] > 2C > 214[B] > 3C > 2B > 5B > 5C > 4B > 720B Hard j.5[C] > 2C > 214[B] > 3C > 2B > 5B > 5C > 4B > 236A~4A > 623C > 3C	3659 (4021) 4240 (4632)	Optional EXS	56.90 Opp: 37.73	Corner
This starter can only be done on crouching opponents, counter hit opponents, or with a delayed j.[C] starter. Otherwise, 2C will whiff. It requires a high level of awareness of what your opponent is doing. Other enders do less damage and give you worse oki. Stick to these two specific enders for this combo. To make it more consistent, you can add a 2A after the starting j.[C] to give yourself more time to visually confirm what button you need to use. You lose between 100 (meterless) and 300 (meter) damage for doing this.

Assault Starters

Assault Starters

Most assault starters require j.A > j.B > j.6C at some point in the combo but on counter-hit, you can use whatever aerial attacks you want. j.B > j.5C > j.6C works on counter hit and is closer to the main bread and butter combo.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
Assault > j.5C > 2A > 5B > 214B > j.A > j.B > j.6C > land > j.5[C] > 2B > 5C > 236A	2562 (2814)		51.70 Opp: 32.89	Midscreen
Assault starter that carries about a half-stage distance and gives great oki if you can get them into the corner. Straight out of mission mode and corner carries from round start.
Assault > j.5C > 2A > 5B > 214B > j.A > j.B > j.6C > 4B > Ender	2580-2884 (2834-3169)	Optional EXS	48.86+ Opp: 33.31+	Midscreen
Heavily prorated, multiple button enders will not work. Upper damage values are from 4B > 236C ender.
Assault > j.B > CS > j.A > 66B > 214[B] > j.B > j.5C > j.6C > 4B > Ender	2611-3303	Vorpal Optional EXS	Variable Opp: 34.91+	Anywhere
Learn your distance for confirming assault j.5B since it misses point-blank. Heavily prorated, keep your enders on the shorter side. In the corner and with 100 EXS, can replace 4B with 3C > 623C > 5A > 3C (3249 dmg).
Assault > j.2C > land > CS > 2C > 214[B] > j.B > j.5C > j.6C > 4B > Ender	2848-3585	Vorpal Optional EXS	Variable Opp: 34.13	Midscreen
j.2C is a mid but if you can land it, that's more damage for you. If you land close enough, you can do j.B > j.5C > j.6C
Medium: Assault > j.2C > land > CS > 2C > 214[B] > 3C > 2A > 5B > 5C > j.5C > j.6C > j.214B > (IW) Hard: Assault > j.2C > land > CS > dash > 2C > 214[B] > dash > 3C > 2A > 5B > 5C > 4B > 720B (or 214A > 720C)	3052-3664	Vorpal Optional EXS	Variable Opp: 37.77	Corner
Proration is high, so combo will be tight. Especially at the last jump-cancel (j.5C > j.6C > j.214B) You will lose the corner if you use any EXS ender besides IW (4164 dmg). Second combo can only be done if you end up very deep in the corner because otherwise 5C > 4B will whiff. Oki is better though.

Anti-Air Starters

Anti-Air Starters Starters

Note: Linne needs special treatment for 3C starters. Scroll to the next "Alternate 3C Routes" for more info.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
Easy: CH* 2C > w1A > dl.5B > 214B > j.B > j.5C > j.6C > 4B > Ender	3193-3999 (3508-4393)	Optional EXS	54.20+ Opp: 39.87+	Anywhere
CH = only on jumping, counter hit opponents. Converts easily into your main BNB once you can time the delayed 5B. Works great as a tech-throw option select (1C~AD or 2CAD) If you want an anti-air combo, this is definitely the best effort/reward ratio. Note that 2C has its head invulnerability 2 frames slower than 3C.
Easy: 3C > 66B > 236A,4A > [4]6C	3421 (3711)	100 EXS	35.85 Opp: 35.19	Anywhere
3C anti-air starter. Catches everything if they are in the air and you don't get hit first. All around consistent and easy-ish combo that works on everyone, anywhere, except Linne. Combo will drop upon attempting to link 66B unless you have her close to the corner. Your go-to combo for Chaos and Eltnum since 214B drops. Lacking in damage compared to what you can get against everyone else. See further below for optimizations.
3C > 66B > 214B > j.ABC > 2B > 5C > 236A~4A > dl.623C > 3C	4145 (4450)	100 EXS	61.17 Opp: 60.42	Corner
Alternate 3C route if approximately 3/4 screen. Works on everyone since the corner keep your opponent close enough. Though it might still drop on linne if the corner doesn't keep her close enough to connect 66B.
3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	4304 (4728)	100 EXS	62.67 Opp: 64.93	Corner
Another 3C route if very deep in the corner. Even better chunk of extra damage. Can be performed at about a 1A's distance from the wall. Works on everyone.

Alternate/Optimized 3C Routes:

This section lists the different routes that are available for different characters.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
Medium: 3C > CS > 5A > 214B > j.B > j.5C > j.6C > 4B > Ender Hard: 3C > CS > dash 2C > 214[B] > dash j.ABC > 5B > 5C > 236A,4A > EXS Medium: 3C > CVO > dl.2C > 214[B] > j.C > j.B > j.6C > 4B > 236A,4A > (214C) > IW/IWEX	3690-4478 3865~4477	Vorpal Optional EXS	Variable Opp: 43.60	Midscreen
These are your options if you grab Linne out of the air and you have vorpal. CS needs to be buffered while in 3C's animation for this to connect. The buffer is very tight for the hard combo. Works on everyone and does the most damage, but uses vorpal. 3rd combo route depends on how much meter you have when you CVO or if you're in orange health or not. Green HP = skip 214C
3C > 236C > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B 3C > 236C > 214[B] > j.CBA > 5A > 5C > 236B	3760 3803 (4133)	100 EXS	23.14 23.90 Opp: 35.99, 37.87	Midscreen
Your best option for Linne without vorpal. Second combo launchers puts her full screen.
Hard: 3C > 66B > 214B > dash > j.A > j.214X > dl.236C > [4]6A	3939 (4330)	100 EXS	41.74 Opp: 5 1.90	Midscreen
Most optimal combo for characters where your combo will drop after j.A if you try another normal: Carmine, Orie, Vatista, Seth, Yuzuriha, Hilda This combo works on everyone except Linne. You can add a j.B on Vatista for 20 more damage. If you want something easier, just do whatever you want after 236C. Something like j.C > j.B > j.214 comes to mind.
Hard: 3C > 66B > 214B > dash > j.ABC > 5B* > 236A~4A > [4]6C	4028 (4430)	100 EXS	54.91 Opp: 55.68	Anywhere*
Most optimal known Midscreen combo for the following characters: Hyde, Gordeau, Nanase, Byakuya, Phonon, Mika, Wagner, Enkidu, Londrekia Works on Wald and Merk too if you replace 5B with another 66B. 236C ender adds negligible damage, but at least they are close enough for Infinite Worth. Interestingly, this combo drops at 5B in the corner. Use 2B > 5C instead. Additionally, This combo can be used against anyone in the corner with the above alteration if the wall keeps them in range for all three of your air normals. This opens up the 623C ender.

Special/Unique Starters (Mid-screen)

Special/Unique Starters (Mid-screen)

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
236X (close) > CS > 66B > 214B > j.B > j.5C > j.6C > 4B > Ender 236X (close) > CS > 2C > dash > j.C > j.B > j.6C > 4B > Ender 236X (far) > (CS) > 236C > 214[B] > j.5C > j.B > j.A > 2B > 2C > 4B > Ender	3560-5094 3637~5171 3567+Ender	Vorpal Optional 100-200 EXS	Variable Opp: 39.60+	Midscreen
Standing overhead starter. First combo is extremely damaging. Damage creeps into 5k with IW. Second combo is harder to input for slight extra reward. If you don't want to dash, you can do j.CA6C instead. Third combo is good for punishes or catches. Depending on how confident you are in connecting, you can omit the CS and keep vorpal. If you find yourself in the third combo, don't use EXS for your ender unless it will kill.
Easy 236X~4X > 236C > 2C > 4B > Ender Medium 236X~4X > 236C > 214[B] > dash j.ABC > 2C> 4B > Ender	3474+ (3818+) 3760 (4133)	100 EXS	20~21 Opp: 35~44	Midscreen
Use meterless enders here because of poor return when you use two supers in this way.
Easy: 360X > CS > 214B > j.B > j.5C > j.6C > 4B > Ender Medium: 360A/B > CS > dash 5C > 214[B] > dash j.BC > j.6C > 4B > Ender Hard: 360A/B > CS > dash 214[B] > 2C > j.[C]B > 2B > 5B > 5C > 236A~4A > 236C or dl.214C	2978+ 3038+ 3063+	Vorpal Optional 100-200 EXS	Variable Opp: 43.67+	Midscreen
Damage calculated with a 360, combos remain intact from 720. First combo works from any A/B/C churn. Definitely start here. Second and third combos are each more optimal/difficult. Third combo does not work on Linne as listed, but you can omit the dash and the 5B to make it universal. Still more optimal than the medium this way.
Easy 360A/B > CS > 236C > 2C > 4B > Ender Hard 360A/B > CS > dl.236C > dl.214[B] > dl.5B > 4B > Ender	3338 3409	Vorpal 100 EXS	12 meter per GRD complete block Opp: 43.67+	Midscreen
These combos are useful if you have 200 meter and don't want to "waste" the meter you would normally gain from CS. Damage calculated with 360, combos remain intact from 720. They do less damage than the combos in the section above this one, so they are more useful when your opponent still has a lot of health.
j.2C > land > CS > 2C > 214[B] > j.B > j.5C > j.6C > 4B > Ender	3424-4238	Vorpal Optional 100-200 EXS	Variable Opp: 37.95+	Midscreen
Can also be performed from an assault, but keep the enders simple due to heavy proration.
623A/B (1st and 2nd hit) > CS > 5C > 214B > j.6C > Air Assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B > Ender	3834-4582	Vorpal Optional 100-200 EXS	Variable Opp: 43.70+	Anywhere
Combo for grounded opponents. Divekick punish, works without counter-hit though so can be used whenever you can land it as long as you're close by the time you CS.
CH* 623A/B (1st and 2nd hit) > CS > dl.214A > 3C > 66B > 214B > j.A > j.214B > dl.236C > [4]6A	4446	Vorpal 100 EXS	Variable Opp: 64.78	Midscreen
Combo for counter-hit and aerial opponents. Divekick punish if case you're too early but works on any airborne target. If the opponent is too high, too far, or was not counter hit (hello Vatista), 214A will miss. In these cases, simply skip 214A and go straight to 3C. Refer to the 3C starters to review which characters this combo will fail on. If necessary, you can do 623 > CS > 4B and convert into a 4B starter route, or 623 > CS > 214B and go into your bread and butter instead. You have a lot of options.
Rock > (walk) > dash > 5B > 214B > dash > j.A > j.B > j.5C > 5B > 5C > 236B,4B > [4]6C Rock > (walk) > dash > 5B > 214B > dash > j.B > j.5C > j.6C > dash > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.214B > Ender (EXS Only)		Optional 100-200 EXS		Midscreen
With vorpal, increasing the FF is unnecessary due to your vorpal trait. First combo is easier (but still difficult) to perform at max range against most of the cast but does less damage. Second combo is easier (but still difficult) to perform at max range against Linne, Hilda, Eltnum, and Chaos. Also does more damage. You can do either combo to all of the cast at closer ranges, and you don't have to walk forward before dashing. Thankfully most confirms won't have you at the very maximum range
Medium: 4B > 214[B] > j.5C > j.B > j.A > 2B > 2C > 4B > Ender Medium: 4B > 214[B] > j.B > j.5C > j.6C > dash > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.214B > Ender Hard: 4B > 214[B] > 2C > j.[C] > j.B > 2B > 5C > 236A,4A > [4]6C	3381+ (3715+)	Optional 100-200 EXS	58.68+ Opp: 41.74+	Anywhere Midscreen
First combo gives better ender control and can be performed anywhere, but second combo does noticeably more damage without meter. Third combo is harder but grants more damage/corner carry than first combo, if you were in the corner. And it looks cooler.
66B (Close) > 214[B] > j.6C > Air Assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B > Ender	3201-3952 (3517-4341)	Optional 100-200 EXS	55.49+ Opp: 37.09+	Midscreen
Learn your spacing so that you can decide which of the two combos to use.
Medium: 66B (Far) > 214[B] > dash > j.A > j.5C > j.6C > dash > 2C > 4B > Ender Medium: 66B (Far) > 214[B] > 66C > dash > j.A > j.B > j.5C > 2B > 5C > 236B,4B > 623C > 3C	3078-3843 (3348-4222)	Optional 100-200 EXS	54.15+ Opp: 37.26+	Midscreen
Round start distance. Second combo has better corner carry but does considerably less damage. Both combos require you to know how to buffer 66X mid combo. Therefore, medium difficulty.
6C (grab) > dash > 4B > 214[B] > j.5C > j.B > j.A > 66B > 214B > 3C > (214C)	3317-3854 (3645-4235)	Optional 100 EXS	63.57 Opp: 42.88	Anywhere
Be sure to buffer the 66B right after you press the j.A. Don't even wait to land before pressing it. Can throw a 214C at the end for extra damage and a side switch. If you have your opponent close to the corner, you may need to omit the dash. If for some reason you have the opponent deep in the corner and you manage this starter, you actually need to walk towards the corner in order to land the 4B.
6C (punch) > dash > 2B > 5B > 214B > dash > j.A > j.B > j.214B > dl.236C > [4]6A	3807 (4184)	100 EXS		Midscreen
Need to dash in a way that gives Waldstein the dash's full momentum for the jump for this combo to connect.
[4]6A/B > CS > 214[B] > step back > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C		Vorpal 100 EXS	Variable Opp: 84.72	Anywhere
Disrespectful starter. Even if you cancel it from another move such as 6C that gets blocked, the opponent has a lot of time to mash or jump for a full punish.

Special/Unique Starters (Corner)

Special/Unique Starters (Corner)

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
Medium 236B > CS > 214A > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C Hard 236B > CS > 214A > 3C > 2C > dl.j.C > dl.j.B > 5B > 5C > 4B > 214[B] > tk.214A > dl.623C > 3C 236B > CS > 66B > 214B > j.6C > air assault > j.C > j.B > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > j.C > j.214B > dl623C 236B > 5A > 5C > 4B > 214[B] > 5B > j.C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C 236B > 5A > dl.5C > 214[B] > 214A > 3C > 2A > 5C > j.C > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	4964 4979 4674 4266 (4686) 4466 (4905)	Vorpal Optional 100-200 EXS	Variable Opp: 75.32	Corner
Standing overhead starter for the corner. Waldstein's highest damaging starter improved with corner damage. Expect nearly 5k. Remember that this attack moves you forward quite a bit so you can throw it out during your block string even after getting pushed out. Third combo is good for when the opponent is too far for 214A > 3C > 2C to land. Damage measure at max range with CH so realistically you'll get less. Fourth & Fifth combos do not use vorpal. Use only if you're confident that this attack is going to land. Requires a buffered 5A and a deep corner. All 5 of these combos are quite difficult because they each use the game's buffer system at its limit. When in doubt, convert into the basic Anywhere bnb at the top of the page.
Easy: 720A/B > CS > 5C > 214[B] > 7j.6C > assault > j.CB > 2C > 4B > Ender Medium: 720X > CS > dl.2C > 214[B] > 3C > 2A > 5C > 4B > 720B or 214A > 720C	3203+ 3251+	Vorpal Optional 200 EXS	Variable Opp: 74.23	Corner
First combo has no tricky timings. Easier than the second combo but less damage. Second combo has the tricky delay 2C but works with all 360's or 720's, does more damage, and better oki.
j.2C > land > CS > 2C > 214[B] > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > (IW)	3724-4836	Vorpal Optional 200 EXS	Variable Opp: 37.95+	Corner
Infinite Worth is option, any other metered ender here will make you lose the corner.
623A/B (1st and 2nd hit) > CS > Dash > 5C > 214B > Dash > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5B > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > EXS Ender	4055-4649	Vorpal Optional 100-200 EXS	Variable Opp: 56.77+	Corner
Combo for grounded opponents. Divekick punish, works without counter-hit though so can be used whenever you can land it.
CH 623A/B (1st and 2nd hit) > CS > 214A > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	4696	Vorpal 100-200 EXS	Variable Opp: 56.77+	Corner
Combo for counter-hit and aerial opponents. Same as the midscreen combo, if they are too high, 214A will miss. Simply skip it into 3C
Rock > Dash > 214A > 3C > 66B > 214B > j.A > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	4003 (4397)	Optional 100-200 EXS	54.53 Opp: 59.84	Corner
If you have vorpal, you do not need to charge the rock in order to the get wallbounce to be able to make the combo. Rock also breaks projectiles, so if used sparingly, you can pick up some nice damage from across the screen. Dash is optional if you are close enough. This situation is rare so if you're looking for a combo to not worry about, this would be one.
4B > 214[B] > 214A > 3C > 2B > 5B > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	4404 (4838)	Optional 100 EXS	61.02+ Opp: 45.69+	Corner
This situation is rare so if you're looking for a combo to not worry about, this would be one. Depending on how far/close in the corner you are, you may just want to use the Anywhere route above. Maybe the midscreen route if positioning allows.
66B (Close) > 214[B] > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	3435-4029 (3774-4425)	Optional 100-200 EXS	55.49+ Opp: 37.09+	Corner
Learn your spacing so that you can decide which of the two combos to use.
66B (Far) > 214[B] > 66C > 3C > 5A > 5B > 5C > j.5C > j.5B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	2996-3620 (3292-3976)	Optional 100 EXS	60.26+ Opp: 38.40+	Corner
Damage calculated from as far as 66B would connect.
6C (grab) > Walk Back > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	3249-3933 (3570-4320)	Optional 100 EXS	57.42 Opp: 39.64	Corner
Depending on how close you are, you may side switch when going for the 2C. Try to plan ahead of time. 2C is optional but does give you a little more damage.
6C (punch) > 214[B] > dl.214A > 3C > 2B > 5B > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 3C	3875-4484 (4259-4927)	Optional 100-200 EXS	68.95+ Opp: 42.65+	Corner
Time the 214A so that your opponent falls into the active hitbox in order for 3C to connect. If you are close enough, you can replace 2B > 5B > 5C with 2C > 5C for an extra 25-40 base damage.

Situational/Rare Starters

Situational/Rare Starters

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
214C > CS > dash > 5C > 214[B] > j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B Ender	3995 (4240)	100-200 EXS Vorpal	Variable Opp: ~50.09	Midscreen
Combo for if your opponent uses a move that's -7 or more, but is too far away for any other punish (looking at you Akatsuki). Works if you shield a move that is -4 as well (since shielding would make it -7). Suggested enders are 720B or maybe [4]6A depending on how the cycle looks. However if you use all 200% of your meter you can get some good damage to close out a round. You can also simply use your regular bnb if you don't want to risk dropping the combo. 214C > CS > 214B > bnb.
236C > walk forward > dl.2C > 214[B] > j.CBA > 5B > 4B > Ender	3711+ (4039)	100 EXS	11.36+ Opp: 29.45+	Anywhere
Ideal whiff punish combo for when someone is too far for 236A. If the opponent is too far for 5B > 4B, you can do 5B > 5C > 236B4B instead. Can be used even if the opponent is cornered.
Hard: j.214A/B > 66B > 214B > j.A > j.B > j.214B > dl.236C > [4]6A Medium: j.214A/B > 623B (first two hits) > CS > 214B > j.A > j.B > j.6C > 4B > Ender	3334 (3664-3990)	Optional Vorpal Optional 100 EXS		Midscreen
Situational combo that is strong against opponents that have multiple ways of changing their aerial trajectory (making it hard to use a traditional anti-air). Second combo will always do more damage compared to the first, but first combo does not require vorpal to get corner carry. Works from assault, does not have assault proration. I find it easier to buffer 623B in this situation than 66B with correct timing.
236X(blocked)~CH.dl4X > 2C > 214[B] > j.C > j.A > j.B > 5B > 4B > Ender	3050~3600	Optional 100 EXS		Midscreen
Situational combo where you delay the follow up from 236X to make a frame trap. Starter prorates poorly so don't expect a ton of damage. Only works on counter hit but is easy to confirm from. The game gives you a ton of time to confirm. If you don't have CS, you can make this starter safe with 214C. When attempting to make it safe, you can input 214 by itself while waiting to see if they blocked or not, and finish the 214C if they did block or go into the full combo with the long hitconfim time. Takes practice. You must delay the followup in order to create a frametrap for the opponent to mash to get your counterhit. 236X is quite negative by itself, but it has a large cancel window. Works on trades. Note the different than usual air route. If they are too far for 4B, replace with 5C > 236B~4B.
214C > CS > 214B > 214A > 3C > 2C > 4B > Ender	4110-4461 (4384-5034)	100-200 EXS Vorpal	Variable Opp: ~50.69	Corner
Combo for if you find yourself in the corner and your opponent uses something that's -7 or more, but is too far away for any other punish (looking at you Akatsuki). Works if you shield a move that is -4 as well (since shielding would make it -7). Suggested enders are 720B or the 623C ender. Can do 5K if you use the corner 623C ender, in exchange for the remaining 100 meter. Ideal for closing out a round.
j.214A/B > 5A > 5C > 214[B] > 7.j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2B > 2C > 4B > 720B (or 214A > 720C)	3027-3567 (3325-3917)	Optional 100 EXS	56.81+ Opp: 45.18+	Corner
Even more situational than the midscreen combo since you have to be end deep enough in the corner to land 5A. j.214 starter does move you forward a little bit so at least they don't have to be 100% in the corner to consider attempting this combo. If you have vorpal you can do the midscreen vorpal combo instead (623). Useful if you're not sure of the distance. "7" indicates that your jumpcancel should be a jump away from your opponent.

Optimal DP/Reversal Punishes

Optimal DP Punishes

Fair warning, these combos are difficult, character specific, and sometimes move specific. They are NOT required to play Waldstein well, but if you're looking to learn the advanced techniques since you've already learned everything else, then you've come to the right section.

This section will go over your best punishes for when you successfully bait out a DP. All of the combos require you to block low for the entire duration (unless otherwise noted), as opponents seem to get extra blocked hits on stand-blocking which will cause you to start late, allowing your opponent to block your starter. Try to find the right timing for when you can stop blocking and when you can start acting.
Some general notes that apply to all listed combos:

• All starters should be a High Counter-hit and only work from a High Counter-hit unless otherwise noted.
• Damage values are ordered from from the listed CVO combo, a 100 meter ender, or 720B.
  • You can always use your regular IW instead of only 100 meter, and most combos get a very noticeable damage boost. Naturally this can be done without CVO so no vorpal required.
• If the CVO combo includes a j.B, you can skip it to more lenient IWEX timing while only sacrificing about 30 damage.
• Non-CVO rountes included in the event that the planets are not aligned in such a way that you have vorpal, 200 meter, less than 30% health, and successfully bait a reversal all at once.
• All Waldstein meter gain values are calculated with vorpal up until the final move before CVO hits and does not consider the gain of blocking the DP. Non-CVO routes will generate more meter.
• All damage values calculated with Vorpal as well.
• There is a universal combo that works on all opponents in the corner as long as they end their attack still in the corner.

This section is a WIP, as the document that I'm importing from generally only lists corner punishes and there is quite a bit of info.

Hyde, Linne, Nanase, Wagner, Orie 623B, Hilda and Chaos IW

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
214[B] > dash > 5C > 214A > 3C > 2C > dl.236B > CVO > j.5C > j.B > j.214A > 236C > 5B > 236A > 214C > IWEX 214[B] > dash > 5C > 214A > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214X > 623C > 3C 214[B] > dl.j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B > 623B (2hits) > CVO > 236C > 236A > 214C > IWEX	6014 (6648) 4735 (5201) 5575 (6160)	Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break 100+ EXS Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break		Corner Corner Anywhere
Second combo supplied in case you don't meet the resource requirements. Fairly easy compared to some of the other combos below. Though the delay on 236B is tricky. As said above, be sure you crouch block until their move is complete. Any combo that uses 4B can use whatever ender you want at that point, including resourceless combos. For the Anywhere combo, be sure to modify the CVO sequence for the corner. Review "Enders" section at the beginning of this guide for a refresher.

Hyde 41236C (Pale Bringer), Eltnum 623C

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
214[B] > dash > dl.5B > 214A > 3C > 2C > dl 236B > CVO > j.C > j.B > j.214A > 236C > 5B > 236A > 214C > IWEX 214[B] > dash > dl.5B > 214A > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214X > 623C > 3C 214[B] > dl.j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B > 623B (2hits) > CVO > 236C > 236A > 214C > IWEX	5884 (6502) 4661 (5118) 5575 (6160)	Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break 100+ EXS Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break		Corner Corner Anywhere
Requires standing block instead of crouching block. Almost the same as the combo above, but uses 5B instead of 5C for spacing purposes. One of the few combos where I would suggest 6AB > 5B instead of 66 > 5B due to how much time you need to delay the 5B. Requires a deep dash before the 5B in order to connect the combo. As usual, can use any ender you feel like using after any 4B. Anywhere combo same as the section above.

Vatistia [2]8B

Also known as Flash Kick

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
214[B] > 214A > 3C > 2C > 5C > 236B > CVO > j.5C > j.214A > 236C > 5B > 236A > 214C > IWEX 214[B] > 214A > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214X > 623C > 3C 214[B] > 214A > 3C > 2C > 4B > Ender (720B)	6000 (6632) 4703 (5166) 3967 (4360)	Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break 100+ EXS None	52.76	Corner
Only works point-blank in the corner. Since Vatista cannot be Counter-hit, this route is slightly different. Note that there is no delay on 236B this time. For combos outside this range and midscreen combos, see Vatista [2]8C below.

Vatistia [2]8C

This version is different because it puts you in the corner and Vatista is now considered mid-screen. This combo starts with a dash because you need to catch up to her for max damage. You need to block the drill portion of this move in order for her to push you back far enough for the dash to bring you into range. Basically:

• Vatista EX flash, you are blocking low in case she were to wake up with 2C or something
• The flash kick happens, she is on her way to the top of the screen
• You begin to stand block
• The drill portion of the attack occurs and finishes
• Then you dash, and time your 214[B] so that it connects after she touches the ground, but don't wait too long because her recovery is very fast at this point.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
dash > 214[B] > j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B > 623B (first two hits) > CVO > tk j.214B > 236C > 236A > 214C > IWEX dash > 214[B] > j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > IW walk > dash > 236A > CS > 5B > 214B > j.B > j.5C > j.6C > 4B > Ender ([4]6B) dash > 214[B] > 4B > 214[B] > 2C > j.5[C] > j.B > 2B > 5C > 236A,4A > [4]6C	5572 (6160) 4909 (5395) 3652 (3900) 4242 (4660)	Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break 200 EXS Vorpal 100 EXS	49.64	Midscreen
Your meterless combo is the 2nd combo this time since you can do whatever you want from 4B, grants about 3600 damage. 3rd combo supplied for if you have CS but no meter. Last combo is your best non-kill 100 meter, such as if Vatista still has a lot of HP. Brings her right back into the corner. If you have absolutely no resources, do 214[B] > 4B and follow the rest of the 4B resourceless combo. If you want to be cool and you are point blank, you can stay crouched and assault instead of dash after the drill passes you. Comes with a nice GRD swing but you really have to be close.

Mika, Enkidu, Merkava 623C, Yuzuriha IW

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
214[B] > dash > 214A > 3C > 66B > 236A > CVO > j.5C > j.B > j.214A > 236C > 236A > 214C > IWEX 214[B] > dash > 214A > 3C > 66B > 236A,4A > [4]6C 214[B] > 4B > 214[B] > j.5C > j.B > j.A > 2B > 2C > 4B > Ender ([4]6B)	5860 (6478) 4327 (4756) 3631 (3987)	Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break 100+ EXS None	47.86 Opp: 50.29	Midscreen
These three moves will relocate your opponent to your opposite side. If your opponent does this move while they are in the corner, they will end with you in the corner. Particularly hard start, but don't forget that you can do 66 > 63214A (a half circle) and the game will still read it as 214A. Yuzu's IW keeps you in blockstun for an extremely long time. Be sure to learn the timing so that you don't give up a huge punish. It only hits 3 times, so shield the last hit for some extra wiggle room. Also, you never have to dash for Yuzu's punish. Mika's 623C seems to let you out of blockstun early. You can use this time to position closer to her landing zone so that you can omit the dash. Second combo gives you more freedom for your enders in case you don't meet the resource requirements. You can always do 236C for more damage, or 214C for an overall faster ender. 3rd combo for resourceless corner carry. These combos work on Merkava 623 as well, but require a standing block if you are directly on top of him, or a crouching block anywhere outside that.

Yuzuriha 214C

For the best punish, you will need to make this move whiff. Luckily, there is a deadzone directly in front of her that whiffs against crouchers. For Wald however, you must be directly on top of her with no room to move, such as after a 720 that puts her in the corner. As a reminder, 1A will also beat VO if your meaty is performed correctly. Yuzu's 214C puts her behind you, so this combo will be facing midscreen.

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
214[B] > dash > j.5C > j.B > j.6C > dash > 2C > 4B > Ender	3419~6155	Any	50.92~63.97 Opp: 22.07~46.52	Midscreen
Maximum damage is full resources ender with CVO, 2 supers, and IWEX. Minimum damage is with B godpress ender. With 100 meter, you will deal around 4200~4400 damage before vorpal. If you end up blocking, you can try and shield the 4th hit and punish with 5A as a backup. The shield is a requirement.

Eltnum 623B and 421C

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
236A > 214A > 2C > dl.5C > 214[B] > 3C > CVO > j.C > j.B > j.214A > 236C > 5B > 236A > 214C > IWEX 236A > 214A > 2C > dl.5C > 214[B] > dash > 3C > 2A > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214X > 623C > 3C 236A > 214A > 2C > dl.5C > 214[B] > dash > 3C > 2A > 5C > 236B	5920 (6543) 4706 (5169) 4014 (4411)	Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break 100+ EXS None	52.09 Opp: 54.82	Corner
236A starter because her recovery is quite fast compared to other meterless DP's You can delay the 5C by quite a bit so if you're having trouble connecting 214[B], you're probably too fast. You can also partial charge 5C if you find the timing easier for you but it's not necessary. You have enough time to dash between 214[B] and 3C, in case you're too far away for 3C to connect. The "backup" combos do require it though in order to be close enough for 2A.

Orie 41236C

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
Hard 236A > 5[C] > 214[B] > dl.214A > 3C > 66B > 214B > tk.214A > CVO > 623C > 5B > 2C > tk.214A > 623C > IWEX Medium 236A > 5[C] > 214[B] > microwalk 2C > j.[C] > j.B > 2B > 5B > 4B > 623A(2) > CVO > 236C > 5C > 236A > 214C > IWEX Medium 236A > 5[C] > 214[B] > microwalk 2C > j.[C] > j.B > 2B > 5B > 5C > 4B > Ender	5846 (6413) 5686 (6252) 3938 minimum	Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break Optional		Corner
The first combo is truly difficult. Everything is either closely buffered or has weird delays. You can check a demonstration here: Twitter link. If this ever goes down, tell Tanasinn and I will re-record it.

Gordeau 623C, Akatsuki 22B, also Universal

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
5C > dl.214A > 66B > 214B > j.6C > Air Assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 3C > CVO > j.214B > 236C > 5C > 236A > 214C > IWEX 5C > dl.214A > 66B > 214B > j.6C > Air Assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5B > j.B > j.214X > 623C > 3C 5C > 214[B] > j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B > Ender ([4]6B)	5485 (6046) 4283 (4703) 3423 (3763)	Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break Optional 100+ EXS Optional 100+ EXS		Corner Corner Anywhere
Works on 100% of the cast that stays in the corner. If you want to learn a DP punish, this is definitely the one. Though it's the lowest reward out of all of them. Does not require your opponent to stay deep in the corner. Gord's 623C pushes you quite far out but it still consistent. For consistency, use 7 to jump before doing j.6C. This will catch the opponent even if you didn't delay 214A nearly enough. Take note of the different ender in the second combo, due to the high proration. You can of course use any other usual ender after 4B, such as 720B. Be aware that if you are too close to Akatsuki's 22B, he will side switch you and you will have to do a B-Normal or C-Normal midscreen combo instead.

Phonon 623C

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
236A > 5C > 214B > 214A > 2C > 3C > CVO > j.C > j.B > j.214A > 236C > 5B > 236A > 214C > IWEX 236A > 5C > 214B > 214A > 2C > 3C > 2A > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214X > 623C > 3C 236A > CS > 214A > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5C > j.5C > j.B > j.214X > 623C > 3C 236A > 2C > 214[B] > j.C > j.B > dl.jA > 5B > 5C > 4B > Ender (720B)	5753 (6365) 4623 (5077) 4084~4964 3836 (4215)	Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break 100+ EXS Vorpal None		Corner
Phonon's 623C doesn't move you far back which is why you need a different route from Eltnum's. Works on any character that leaves them close to the corner and -17 or more. 236A > CS is identical to your normal 236B > CS combo, but the cancel windows to not drop are tighter. Last meterless combo can be done j.A > j.B > j.C without any delays, which makes it easier. Only sacrifices 18 damage. If you are still far away while you initiate this combo, you can go the Eltnum route. 214A's hitbox reaches the floor towards the tip, but not close to wWldstein which is why this route is different.

Waldstein, Gordeau, Carmine, Seth EX Command Grabs

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
8/9j.[C] > 5B > 214B > 214A > 3C > 2A > 5C > 236B > CVO > j.214B > 236C > 5B > 236A > 214C > IWEX 8/9j.[C] > 2C > 214[B] > dash > 3C > 5A > 5C > 4B > 236A,4A > 623C > 3C j.[C] > 5B > 214B > dash > 3C > 2A > 5C > 236B,4B > 623C > 3C j.[C] > 5B > 214B > j.6C > air assault > j.5C > j.B > 2C > 4B > 720B	5563 (6136) 4230 (4647) 3956 (4344) 3389 (3724)	Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break 0-200 EXS 0-200 EXS 0-200 EXS		Corner
IWEX combo only works on neutral or forward jump (8/9), will not work on back jumps. Original gashi-san combos are quite different. I could not get them to work but if you can, please provide footage. 4B enders can use whatever you want but these listed combos give the best damage without giving up oki. If you back jump, you are not locked out of your CVO combo but you sacrifice about 300 damage for skipping 214A due to range. Still 5800 damage though. For Carmine, you cannot use forward jump or else you will steal the corner.

Byakuya IW

Combo	Damage	Cost	Meter Gain	Location
Medium: VO > 236A > 5C > 214B > 214A > 3C > 2A > 5B > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > dl.623C > 623B (2 hits) > IWEX Hard: VO > 214[B] > 214A > 3C > 2C > 5C > dl.4B > 214[B] > 5B > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > 623C > cs > j.214B > IWEX VO > 5[C] > dl.214[B] > 214A > 3C > 2C > 4B > 214[B] > 5B > j.5C > j.B > j.214B > IW Jump > 214[B] > 5C > 214A > 3C > 2C > 4B > Ender (720)	5859 (7336) 6068 (7474) 5085 (6378) 4065 (4469)	190+ EXS, Vorpal, 200 EXS, GRD Break ~130+ EXS None	65.06 (non-VO combo) Opp: Up to 101.24	Corner
Use VO's invulnerability to avoid the attack, no need to [hold] it. Second combo requires very precise timing for both the VO and the 214[B]. It is very tight, which is why I included a much easier combo first. Third combo used for if you still have green HP and cannot IWEX. You can shorten the route with 4B > 236A,A > IW if you only have 100 meter. Resourcesless combo is the same as section 1's resourceless combo. For Byak 236C, simply use a 5C starter combo. No changes, doesn't doesn't need its own section.

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• Waldstein Combo Doc. Originally by Gashi-san, translated by Bokushi. Many of the combos listed on this wiki are from this document, but it is from UNIST and is thus out of date. The DP Optimal CVO Punishes are 99% Gashi-san and are mostly unchanged save for a couple of tweaks I made.

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Page last edited on: 2023-11-17 by TanasinnAZ.

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