Soulcalibur VI/Amy/Strategy

Combat Lessons

Fighting Style

Building upon the fundamentals of the renowned House of Sorel's sword techniques, this style focuses on taking advantage of openings in the opponent's attacks. The process of applying pressure with quick rapier attacks to lure an enemy into making a reckless counterattack, then parrying said attack to dole out the punishment is really where this style shines. Additionally, you can toss a rose at the opponent to gauge their reaction and learn their patterns, increasing Amy's "Perception". Once you're able to read their movements, you can use the many devastating techniques at your disposal to blindside them and deliver the final blow. Of course, your opponent will not be without options, either—they are free to choose how they would like to perish.

Style Lesson: Beginner

Control the Fight at Close Range with Horizontal Attacks

When fighting at close range, you can both stop the opponent and break their guard with the low horizontal attack Graceful Cutter (4A), after which the quick Triple Botta in Tempo (6BBB) can be used to score a counter hit. if the opponent guards, unleash another Graceful Cutter (4A) to continue the assault, or try to land Luna Strike (3B), a middle attack that will set you up for a combo.

Graceful Cutter
4A

4A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16	-20	0	0	1%
Tech Crouch[8-40]

Triple Botta in Tempo
6BBB

6BBB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
10	8,6,16	-14	0	0	9%
Counter Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[11-21]

Luna Strike
3B

3B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	22	-14	LNC	LNC	9%
Tech Crouch[11-18]

Closing the Distance from Mid-Range

This style boasts a large number of quick. effective attacks, but most of them have short reach. If an opponent begins attacking from mid- to long range. you will need to find ways to close in on them. The best method for this is Falcon's Stride (33_66_99A). which will close the gap in a flash. If the opponent guards, they may counter with AA , but you can shift to either Biondetta Parry (8B+K), a high attack with guard impact properties, or Lilith Parry (B+K), a middle attack that also has guard impact properties, effectively repelling the counter while continuing your offensive.

Falcon's Stride/ ~ HP/ ~ MP
33_66_99A/33_66_99A8B+K/33_66_99AB+K

SC AS + (A)+(G) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	59	KND	KND	KND	-
WR +1
(3)_(6)_(9)AB+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	30	-20	-6	-6	4%
Tech Crouch[8-23]. Tech Jump[23-45]. Tech Crouch[48-71]. into MP
SC AS + 4(A)+(G) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	59	KND	KND	KND	-
WR +1

Other alternatives for approaching the opponent include Descending Talon (22_88A), which allows you to move forward when guarded; Soaring Flutter (22_88B), which works as a combo starter; or High Arc (22_88_33_66_99A+B).

Decending Talon
22_88A

(3)_(6)_(9)A2B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	30	-20	-6	-6	4%
Tech Crouch[8-23]. Tech Jump[23-45]. Tech Crouch[48-71]. into LP

Soaring Flutter
22_88B

(3)_(6)_(9)B2B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16	-12	2	2	2%
[4-14]. LP

High Arc
22_88_33_66_99A+B

(2)_(8)KB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
24	20,4	-10	0	0	10%
WR +1

Style Lesson: Adept

Amaryllis Spin (236 or alternate inputs)

An advanced step that propels you forward while dodging high attacks. In addition to the command 236, the move can also be shifted to from other moves to create a combo.

Young Wyvern ~ Amaryllis Spin (6AA6) and Triple Botta in Tempo - Amaryllis Spin(6BB6) are both easy to use at close range. Other great options include the middle attack Stocatta Slicer (during Amaryllis Spin BB) and the throw Amaryllis Fling (during Amaryllis Spin A+G or 4A+G).

Amaryllis Spin
236

(2)_(8)B+KGK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	20	-12	4	KND	1%
Tech Jump[9-17]

Young Wyvern ~ AS
6AA6

6AA6 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	10,10,22	2	10	KND	5%
Counter Hit Combo. AS

Triple Botta in Tempo ~ AS
6BB6

6BB6 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
10	8,6	2	8	8	4%
Normal Hit Combo. AS

AS ~ Stocatta Slicer
AS BB

AS A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	12,20	-12	16	16	2%
Tech Crouch[1-18]. Tech Jump[23-40]. Tech Crouch[49-62]

AS ~ Amaryllis Fling
AS A+G/4A+G

AS A+G - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	50	-	-	-	-
AS 4A+G - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	50	-	-	-	-
4

Lilith Parry (Middle Parry; B+K or alternate inputs)

A special stance best suited for changing the flow of an assault. The move can be used as a guard impact against middle attacks, allowing you to cover openings from the immediately preceding move and continue attacking.

This stance features quick moves such as Frigid Thrust (during Lilith Parry BB) and Arctic Dance (during Lilith Parry AK) that can be used to perform combos.

Lilith Parry (a.k.a. MP)
B+K

AS 8B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
[4-14]. HP

MP ~ Frigid Thrust
MP BB

MP B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	16	-8	0	0	2%

MP ~ Arctic Dance
MP AK

MP A(A) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	14,16	2	18	30	3%
Normal Hit Combo. [4-14]. into HP

Merrow Parry (Low Parry; 2B+K or alternate inputs)

A stance capable of performing guard impacts against low attacks. Features long-reaching attacks such as Vengeful Talon (during Merrow Parry A) and Shark Tooth (during Merrow Parry K) that enable you to break an opponent's guard from a distance.

Merrow Parry (a.k.a. LP)
2B+K

MP 8B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
[4-14]. into HP

LP ~ Vengeful Talon
LP A

2B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
[4-14] vs attacks

LP ~ Shark Tooth (far)
LP K

2B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
[4-14] vs attacks

Biondetta Parry (High Parry; 8B+K or alternate inputs)

A stance capable of performing guard impacts against high attacks. Moves such as Hidden Thorn (during Biondetta Parry B) and Silent Sweep (during Biondetta Parry K) leave only small openings when guarded, allowing you to continue attacking.

Biondetta Parry (a.k.a. HP)
8B+K

LP 8B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
[4-14]. HP

HP ~ Hidden Thorn
HP B

WRP HP A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
32	36	4	STN	STN	4%
. Tech Crouch[15-26]

HP ~ Silent Sweep
HP K

HP aG - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
[4-14]. LP

Style Lesson: Master

Raise Amy's Perception to Unleash Powerful Attacks

Anticipate your opponent's movements and hit them with either a red or white rose to increase Amy's Perception of the corresponding color. Her Perception can be raised up to 4, after which it will not go down during battle. Maxing out her Perception will cause the screen to flash, and will unlock powerful techniques. Hitting the opponent with a rose will also fill the soul gauge.

Red Rose Perception Enhances Attacks

Hitting your opponent with red roses increases Amy's Red Rose Perception, which, once maxed out. enhances her offensive abilities and greatly increases her soul gauge. Evidence Rouge (214A), for example, only becomes available with maximum Red Rose Perception. As a long-reaching. low horizontal break attack, it is excellent at punishing reversal edges and 8-way running. Rouge Vexation (during Amaryllis Spin with maximum Red Rose Perception A+B) is also helpful in mounting an offensive that cannot be stopped by a reversal edge.

RRP ~ Evidence Rouge
RRP 214A

RRP 214A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
36	26	0	6	KND	4%
. Tech Jump[11-34]. Tech Crouch[36-RC]

RRP ~ AS ~ Rouge Vexation
RRP AS A+B

AS KK - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	10,16	-4	KND	KND	9%
Tech Jump[0-32]

White Rose Perception Enhances Defense

Hitting your opponent with white roses increases Amy's White Rose Perception, which, once maxed out, enhances her defensive abilities. Evidence Blanche (214B), for example, only becomes available with maximum White Rose Perception. Thanks to its quick start-up, it is easy to use as a counterattack after guarding. With maximum White Rose Perception. each stance's guard impacts trigger more quickly, resulting in enhanced defensive capabilities.

WRP ~ Evidence Blanche
WRP 214B

WRP 214B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	18,10	-18	KND	KND	10%
Tech Crouch[6-18]. Tech Jump[19-54]

Skillfully Raising Amy's Perception

Hitting the opponent with Rouge Signet (6B+K) after they miss an attack, or working a rose toss into a combo as a follow-up attack both make it easy to raise Amy's Perception. During an air combo. you can use 3B ~ 4B to hit the opponent with a red rose, or 3B ~ 6AB to hit them with a white rose.

Rouge Signet
6B+K

6B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	4	-14	-6	-6	2%
RR +1

Luna Strike
3B

3B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	22	-14	LNC	LNC	9%
Tech Crouch[11-18]

Floral Signet
4B

4B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	22,8	4	12	12	10%
RR +1

Lien Ardent
6AB

6AB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	10,10,4	-6	4	4	5%
WR +1

After a combo that uses "during Amaryllis Spin KK", such as "22_88B ~ 66B+K6", you can change the combo into Fang Signet (during Amaryllis Spin A+B) to increase Red Rose Perception , or Insigne de L'aile (during Amaryllis Spin KB) to increase White Rose Perception.

Soaring Flutter
22_88B

(3)_(6)_(9)B2B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16	-12	2	2	2%
[4-14]. LP

Bleak Touch ~ AS
33_66_99B+K6

(1)_(4)_(7)A+BG - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-42	-	-	-
AS

AS ~ Frigid Moon
AS KK

AS KB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	10,4	-18	-8	-8	4%
Tech Jump[2-37]. WR +1

AS ~ Fang Signet
AS A+B

AS WRP KBB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	10,4,50	-4	KND	KND	15%

AS ~ Insigne De L'aile
AS KB

AS K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	10	-12	6	6	2%
Tech Crouch[0-14]. Tech Jump[18-37]

When fighting an opponent who won't let down their standing guard, try using 1B ~ 6[B+K] to raise Amy's Red Rose Perception.

Silent Impale
1B

1B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	18	-18	KND	KND	2%
Tech Crouch[17-RC] after hitting opponent with a lethal hit 4 or more times

Rouge Griffer
6[B+K]

+ 6(B)+(K) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	4	-12	-2	-2	2%
RR +1

Critical Edges

Aléa Rouge & Aléa Blanc

Properties

Aléa Rouge, accompanied by a red rose, can be performed with A+B+K, while Aléa Blanc, accompanied by a white rose, can be performed with 6A+B+K. The former boasts high damage, while the latter has a quick start-up. Each critical edge can be used in different situations to utilize its strengths. Additionally, their properties change depending on whether Amy's Red or White Rose Perception is at max.

Aléa Rouge
A+B+K

HP B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
[4-14]. MP

When Red Rose Perception is maxed, Aléa Rouge gains the following benefits:

• increased damage.
• Hitting the enemy reduces their soul gauge.

Aléa Blanc
6A+B+K

HP 2B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
[4-14]. LP

When White Rose Perception is maxed, Aléa Bianc gains the following benefits:

• increased damage.
• Hitting the enemy restores your guard stamina.

Rose Mystique

Properties

A critical edge that can be performed when both Amy's Red and White Rose Perception are at maximum. In addition to boasting the characteristics of both Aléa Rouge and Aléa Blanc, it also gains the following benefits:

• Difficult to counter attack when guarded.
• Hitting the enemy increases your soul gauge.

Rose Mistique
RRP WRP A+B+K/6A+B+K

A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	19	-4	14	-	28%
with white rose or on 2nd round as initiator
B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	30	-	LNC	-	50%
with white rose or on 2nd round as initiator

Tips

Thanks to its quick start-up. this move can be used to interrupt opponents' combos or as a counter attack after guarding moves with large openings. It also deals increased damage if used when Amy's Perception is maxed, and gains the beneficial side effects that come from either colored rose.

Soul Charge

Easily Raising Amy's Perception

Upon hitting the opponent with a soul charge, an extra attack will be made that raises Amy's Perception. To raise her Red Rose Perception, you can use attacks such as En Chasse (while soul charged 6BBBB), which will hit all the way until the end when used as a counter attack. Another good alternative is Fleur des Enfers (during Amaryllis Spin while soul charged A+G or 4A+G), a powerful throw attack when breaking an opponent's guard.

En Chasse
SC 6BBBB

236A+B+K2B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	39	-14	2	2	9%
[4-14]. LP

AS ~ Fleur Des Enfers
AS A+G/4A+G

SC (1)_(4)_(7)B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	27	-6	4	STN	2%
Tech Crouch[19-50]. RR +1
SC (1)_(4)_(7)B+K6 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	27	2	12	STN	2%
AS. Tech Crouch[19-50]. RR +1

Maximum Perception Unlocks Powerful Soul Charge Techniques

When Amy's Perception is at max, she gains very powerful soul charge techniques. Rose de la Gloire (during Amaryllis Spin while soul charged with maximum Red Rose Perception A+B), a middle attack that inflicts critical edge-level damage, is one such technique. Fulfilling the conditions to perform It is no easy task, but once available, it can turn the tide of battle.

AS ~ Rose De La Gloire
SC AS A+B

SC WRP FC 3BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	22,18	-6	-	-	9%
into RE
SC (1)_(4)_(7)B+K6 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	27	2	12	STN	2%
AS. Tech Crouch[19-50]. RR +1

A soul attack that can be performed from both a normal stance and Amaryllis Spin. Incorporating the move into combos will damage the opponent and put you n a soul charged state. After the attack, you can shift to special stances like Lilith Parry and follow up with Bal du Soir (during Any Parry while soul charged A+B) or other moves to keep your opponent on the defensive.

Mystic Thorn/ ~ HP/ ~ MP/ ~ LP
236A+B+K/236A+B+K8B+K/236A+B+KB+K/236A+B+K2B+K

A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	66	-20	KND	KND	10%
With RRP, increased damage and reduces opponent gauge
RRP WRP 6A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	85	-20	KND	KND	10%
Increase soul gauge, decrease opponents soul gauge and restores guard stamina
6A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	50	-20	KND	KND	10%
With WRP, increased damage and restores guard stamina
RRP WRP A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	85	-20	KND	KND	10%
Increase soul gauge, decrease opponents soul gauge and restores guard stamina

Any Parry ~ Bal Du Soir
SC HP or MP or LP A+B

SC AS RRP A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	35,60	0	STN	STN	9%
SC AS A+G - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	59	KND	KND	KND	-
RR +1
SC AS 4A+G - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	59	KND	KND	KND	-
RR +1

Reversal Edge

White Rose Perception and Reversal Edges

Reversal edges gain significant benefits when Amy's White Rose Perception is maxed. For example, if you're able to hit the opponent during a reversal edge clash, the attack will be counted as a lethal hit.

Following Up with A

Even when guarded, this attack only leaves a small opening, but when it hits, it opens the way to further attacks such as Triple Botta in Tempo (6BBB) and, if it lands as a lethal hit, Reprisal's Thorn (6A+B)

Reprisal's Thorn
6A+B

6A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
38	38	4	STN	STN	15%

Following Up with B

Landing this attack launches the opponent and opens them up to air combos such as Young Wyvern (6AA)

Young Wyvern
6AA

6AA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	10,10,22	-4	4	KND	5%
Counter Hit Combo

Following Up with K

Although not the greatest source of damage, this attack will raise Amy's White Rose Perception when it connects. When it registers as a lethal hit, it can be followed by attacks such as Bleak Touch (33_66_99B+K).

Bleak Touch
33_66_99B+K

(1)_(4)_(7)A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
54	60	KND	KND	KND	-
. Tech Crouch[41-55]

Following Up After a Special Stance

After pressing B+G, you can press 6 before the attack starts to perform the same attack as Reprisal's Thorn (6A+B). The start-up will be a little slower, but it has a long reach and allows you to move before the opponent if they guard, making it an excellent option after parrying a long-range attack from an opponent trying to keep you from getting close.

Meanwhile, if your opponent is using the 8-way run to dodge your B+G and B+G6, you can switch to the horizontal attack Reprisal's Talon (b+g6A)

Reprisal's Talon
b+g6A

6A+BA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
38	24	-4	12	12	4%