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= Introduction =
== Introduction ==
{{CvS2 Character Subnav|char=Hibiki|short=Hibiki}}
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[[File:CVS2_Hibiki_Data.png|right|500px]]
== Story ==


[[Image:stance.gif|right]]
'''Hibiki Takane''' (Japanese: 高嶺響, ''Takane Hibiki'') is a character from SNK's The Last Blade fighting game series, first appearing in the 1998 release ''The Last Blade 2''.
Widely considered to be at her peak in A-Groove, Hibiki leaves much to be considered so far as her placement on a team.  As an A-Groove battery she fares well vs a good number of the cast, but with a strong showing of K groove and certain A/C groove characters in the #1 slot she's reduced to jailbait for the low-jumping Blanka's, Sagats (however well she fights them in A/C) or any groove Vega's (claw).  As a user she narrows those odds somewhat, and generally she could be quite lethal as her CC's can net upwards of 10000 damage via her resets.


With a groove such as N or K, she gains more momentum with run/run slash and short jump and arguably greater mobility and defense with counter-movement (in light of her below average counter-attacks) which contribute to her knockdowns and subsequently her mixups. She gains a rushdown akin to that of the threat of her point blank CC activation.  Just Defense helps a bit against abusable low jumps.
A young girl with a calm and shy personality, Hibiki is thrust into a quest for vengeance. Her father, Genzou Takane, was a retired swordsmith. One day, an evil silver-haired man compelled Genzou to fashion a sword against his will. After completing the task, Genzou fell gravely ill, telling Hibiki on his deathbed that this was the silver-haired man's fault. In his last words to his daughter, Genzou said that while he "cannot approve of such actions," Hibiki should "go find that man and the sword. The thing that I saw, what I felt...even you must understand." Hibiki reluctantly heeded her father's final words, packing her sword ''Kodama'' and leaving the family home.


Hibiki uses the Musō Shinden-ryū branch of the Iaido fighting style. Standing with ''Kodama'' sheathed at all times, Hibiki draws it with quick distance slashes, running attacks, and counter-attack techniques. Though a young girl, Hibiki does not shy away from violence when necessary, even going as far as blaming defeated opponents for their own deaths. Despite this, she still has a strong sense of justice, having no qualms of vanquishing evil, particularly in the pursuit of seeking vengeance for her father.


While playable in P or C grooves, she doesn't benefit quite so much from air-block or lvl 2 supercancels. Parrying helps her a lot, and small jump is always nice, but compared to whats offered to her from A/N/K she's typically reduced to simply zoning throughout the course of a match.
Before her appearance in Capcom vs. SNK 2, Hibiki appeared in two games from The Last Blade series: Her debut in ''The Last Blade 2'' (1998) and ''The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny'' (2000) for Neo Geo Pocket Color. Both games have since been rereleased to modern consoles. Perhaps as a result of her popularity from CvS2, in 2021 SNK made Hibiki a DLC crossover character for ''Samurai Shodown'' (2019), with her representing The Last Blade series as a whole. She has been thought as a female equivalent of Ukyo Tachiban from the Samurai Shodown series, sharing a similar demeanor and sword-drawing techniques.


Even so she remains the solid upper mid tier character she's always been since the earlier days of CvS2.
== Gameplay ==


= Moves List =
With her far-reaching pokes and special attacks, plus extremely damaging super combo potential, Hibiki is high-tier character. She is primarily a zoner that is at her best at a distance from her opponents, away from the effective range of the majority of the rest of the cast. Coupled with her movement options to help control space, her very strong anti-air attacks, and the threat of her counter, approaching Hibiki can be very difficult. Once zoning dominance has been established, Hibiki can use her quickness and deceptive special moves to approach and attack up close with her BnB combos or confirming into super moves.
== Normal Moves ==
<table style="width:400px;border:1px solid silver" cellborder="1">
<tr>
  <th>Name</th>
  <th>State</th>
  <th>Spc</th>
  <th>Sup</th>
  <th>Hit</th>
  <th>Blk</th>
  <th>Sta</th>
  <th>Act</th>
  <th>Rec</th>
  <th>Dmg</th>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td style="border:1px solid navy" rowspan=4>Jab</td>
  <td>Close</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>+5</td>
  <td>+5</td>
  <td>3</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>8</td>
  <td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Far</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>+5</td>
  <td>+5</td>
  <td>3</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>8</td>
  <td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Crouch</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>+3</td>
  <td>+3</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>5</td>
  <td>12</td>
  <td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Jump</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>3</td>
  <td>16</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td style="border:1px solid navy" rowspan=4>Strong</td>
  <td>Close</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>+2</td>
  <td>+2</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>18</td>
  <td>800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Far</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>+3</td>
  <td>+3</td>
  <td>6</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>17</td>
  <td>800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Crouch</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>+1</td>
  <td>+1</td>
  <td>5</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>19</td>
  <td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Jump</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>3</td>
  <td>8</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td style="border:1px solid navy" rowspan=4>Fierce</td>
  <td>Close</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>-17</td>
  <td>-17</td>
  <td>3</td>
  <td>8</td>
  <td>41</td>
  <td>1000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Far</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>-15</td>
  <td>-15</td>
  <td>7</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>41</td>
  <td>1000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Crouch</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>-6</td>
  <td>-6</td>
  <td>5</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>32</td>
  <td>1100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Jump</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>5</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>1200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td style="border:1px solid red" rowspan=4>Short</td>
  <td>Close</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>+2</td>
  <td>+2</td>
  <td>5</td>
  <td>8</td>
  <td>7</td>
  <td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Far</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>+2</td>
  <td>+2</td>
  <td>5</td>
  <td>8</td>
  <td>7</td>
  <td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Crouch</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>+3</td>
  <td>+3</td>
  <td>3</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>10</td>
  <td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Jump</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>14</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td style="border:1px solid red" rowspan=4>Forward</td>
  <td>Close</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>+6</td>
  <td>+6</td>
  <td>5</td>
  <td>6</td>
  <td>11</td>
  <td>800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Far</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>DWN</td>
  <td>-8</td>
  <td>13</td>
  <td>3</td>
  <td>28</td>
  <td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Crouch</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>-6</td>
  <td>-6</td>
  <td>5</td>
  <td>6</td>
  <td>20</td>
  <td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Jump</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>5</td>
  <td>8</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td style="border:1px solid red" rowspan=4>Roundhouse</td>
  <td>Close</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>y</td>
  <td>-9</td>
  <td>-9</td>
  <td>8</td>
  <td>6</td>
  <td>27</td>
  <td>1300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Far</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>-8</td>
  <td>-8</td>
  <td>12</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>40</td>
  <td>1100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Crouch</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>n</td>
  <td>DWN</td>
  <td>-8</td>
  <td>8</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>34</td>
  <td>1100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Jump</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>9</td>
  <td>4</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>1100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>'''Command Normals'''</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td style="border:1px solid green">Hold Fierce</td>
  <td>Close</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-</td>
  <td>-8</td>
  <td>-8</td>
  <td>8</td>
  <td>2</td>
  <td>35</td>
  <td>1000</td>
</tr>
</table>


== Special Moves ==
Hibiki performs very well against much of the top-tier in CvS2. However, her playstyle requires at least some proximity to inflict big damage to opponents. Due to her limited options in that range she will quickly run out of options in prolonged or forced close combat. She can escape situations well with roll cancel Running Slash, which will cross through opponents and quickly go under jumping ones. Without RCs in K-Groove, which is a very popular groove for her, practical escape paths become more risky.
 
Even so, some of the advantages Hibiki has over the rest of the cast are strong. Hibiki has a special dodge (available to her in all grooves; her dodge has different properties than the S-Groove subsystem Dodge) that also has unique movement options, setting up guaranteed dead body crossups and instant air attacks in the corners. Her jumping HK comes out directly below her and Running Slash attacks can cross up on wakeup, creating ambiguous 50/50 situations. Her mid/upper counter stance ''can juggle into a super'' for free damage. Her primary super combo, a "rave" style super, can be stopped to add extra damage to the end of the rave on hit, or to create mixup options on block.
 
And she has the coolest super in the game. So there's that.
 
=== Groove Selection ===
'''Best - K/A:''' K-Groove and A-Groove are the two most powerful Grooves in the game, and Hibiki has strong options in both, but sacrifices something in exchange. K-Hibiki is the most popular, as Rage is very beneficial on a character who relies on pokes for damage so much. A solid hit from a Raged K-Hibiki can lead to a Rave Super combo, which does massive damage, and makes her up close game much scarier as well. You lose access to rolls however, which is a big loss for Hibiki who relies on roll cancel for reversal purposes. A-Hibiki gets her highest possible damage with her strong Custom Combo, and access to rolls for RC Running Slash or RC Distance Slash. You lose out on the mobility of K-Groove however, and on the powerful buffs Rage gives her.
 
'''Useful - N/C/P:''' N-Hibiki gets the mobility of K-Hibiki plus the rolls of A-Hibiki, but has a seriously lower damage ceiling, making her punish game a lot worse. N-Hibiki plays a lot more of a fundamental zoning game than the other two, since her punishes just don't hurt as much. C-Hibiki gets consistent access to her supers for punishes, and a decent level 2 combo, but still doesn't reach the damage of K or A-Groove, and since C-Groove has many similar tools to A-Groove, it just becomes a bit irrelevant to A-Hibiki. P-Hibiki gets surprisingly consistent punishes from parry, and parries in general can be beneficial for a zoner who wants to punish approaches. She never really gets a super to make her damage scary, however.


'''Worst - S:''' S-Hibiki gets very little in comparison. Charging isn't too big of an issue, but it leaves her unsafe and vulnerable in neutral, where she could make much more headway by spamming 5MP or 2MP, or waiting for a chance to anti-air. This makes her much more weak to rushdown as a whole, and while her defense isn't terrible, you would rather keep them under your control. S-Grooves dodge is very redundant, as Hibiki's own dodge special is a much better version of it. Infinite level 1's makes her punishes hurt a bit more, but is otherwise pretty useless, and the lack of any other benefits that can't be found in other Grooves means there's not much reason to play S-Hibiki.


{|
{{StrengthsAndWeaknesses
| <b>Forward Slash</b>
|intro=
| <b>(Distance Slash)</b>
---------------------------
|-
'''Hibiki''' is a powerful zoner with amazing normals and long reach with her sword. She also has stellar up close mixups and high damage, and great defense with her dodge and RC Distance Slashes. She just can't have it all at once. Hibiki's best Grooves are '''K-Groove and A-Groove'''.
| QCF+P
|-
|<br />
|-
| <b>Running Slash</b>
| <b>(Beckoning Slash)</b>
|-
| QCB+P
|-
|<br/>
|-
| <b>Overhead</b>
| <b>(Piercing Moon Pounce)</b>
|-
| DP+K
|-
|<br/>
|-
| <b>Counter</b>
| <b>(Melding Being Blade)</b>
|-
| HCF+K
|-
|<br/>
|-
| <b>Dodge</b>
| <b>(Narrow Escape)</b>
|-
| KKK
|-
|<br/>
|-
| <b> dodge run/hop</b>
| <b>(Essential Crunch)</b>
|-
| During Narrow Escape Towards + K or Away + K
|}


==Supers==
'''Difficulty''': Hard<br>'''Tier''': A+
|pros=
* '''Normals:''' Great normals and specials for zoning
* '''Anti-Airs:''' Solid and simple anti-airs
* '''Counters:''' Powerful counters
* '''Supers:''' Damaging and versatile supers
* '''Mixup:''' Solid mix, with a crossup dash and an ambiguous crossup normal
* '''Unique Dodge:''' Dodge special with two movement options for dead body hops or retreats
|cons=
* '''Can't Zone and Mix at the Same Time:''' Has to be close for her best mixups, but struggles to maintain close range
* '''Negative on Hit:''' Her main BNB combo ender, Distance Slashes, can be negative on hit, requiring her to know the matchup and whether they can punish it or not, as well as requiring special timing to make it safe in certain match ups.
* '''Not Groove Friendly:''' Needs Rolls to RC her specials for a real reversal, but her most popular Groove is K-Groove, meaning she usually has to rely on supers which are riskier and more expensive
* '''Just Defend/Parry:''' Many of Hibiki's normal to include anti-airs can be very easy to OS JD or Parry, Distance Slash becomes extremely negative even on JD allowing most to run up and get a combo or knock down
}}


{|
=== Players to Watch ===
| <b>Dash Super</b>
{| class="wikitable"
| <b>(Heavenly Spirit of Victory)</b>
|-
|-
| QCB, HCF+P
! Name !! Country !! Groove !! Accounts !! Notes
|-
|-
|<br />
| Rai || Japan || K-Groove || Twitter: @raikapibara || Plays Hibiki aggressively and has a really strong sense of punishes after a JD. <br> [https://youtu.be/t0ksALEdnD0?t=222 Sample Match]
|-
|-
| <b>Blackout</b>
| Kitsune || Japan || K-Groove || Twitter: @cvs2fox || Fundamental heavy, also has great defense and can shoo his opponent away with consistency. <br> [https://youtu.be/f8jIFdEusAE?t=159 Sample Match]
| <b>(No Fear Feint)</b>
|-
|-
| F, HCF+P
| P-Rugal || Japan || P-Groove || Twitter: @oyasuminecalli || Uses his great parry game to maximize P-Hibiki's damage through her quick punishes. <br> [https://youtu.be/UVOlk6UvCcA?t=2457 Sample Match]
|-
|-
|<br/>
| OTK || Japan || K-Groove || Twitter: @Den_ta9 || Oldschool K-Groover. Dominant with all three of his characters, but his Hibiki dominated through JDs and swift punishes. <br> [https://youtu.be/MZh3bHmHtbM Sample Match]
|-
|-
| <b>Rave Super</b>
| <b>(Going My Way)</b>
|-
| HCB, F + Lk (Begin Roots 1, 2, or 3 upon 1st hit of super)
|-
| Root 1 Lp, Mp, Hp, Lp pause Mp, Hp, Lp, Mp qcf+HP
|-
| Root 2 Lp, Mp, Hp, Lp pause Mp, Hp, Lk, Mk qcf+HK
|-
| Root 3 Lp, Mp, Hp, Lk, Mk, Lk, Hk
|}
|}


= The Basics =
<br><br>
== Bread and Butter Combos ==
'''d.lk x 3, d.lp xx qcf+mp'''


You want to use qcf+mp instead of LP because it recovers faster (slightly)
== Moves List ==


Try to do the d.lk's as slow as possible so it still combos to prevent
== System & Subsystem Mechanics ==
being punished by moves such as Bison's short Scissor kicks.
=== Dashes & Run ===
=== Roll ===
=== Dodge & Dodge Attacks ===
=== Guard Cancel Counter Attack & Movement ===


'''d.lp xx qcf+mp'''
== Throws ==


Whereas the combo listed above is done if they're close, this is done primarily to establish/maintain Hibiki's excellent ranged defense. For best results it's best executed by tagging the opponent with the tip of her sword while inputting the qcf+mp motion so that the slash combos only if the jab hitsSince it ''is'' a jab practice so you don't accidentally kara-cancel this.
== Far Standing Normals ==
<span class="invisible-header">5LP</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Stand Jab
| subtitle =
| input    = 5LP / far st.LP<br>{{Icon-Capcom|LP}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_5lp.png
| caption  = Light Punch
| linkname =  5LP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 200
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = RF/SP/SU
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 3
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 8
  | total      = 15
  | advHit      = +5
  | advBlock    = +5
  | invul      =
  | description =
A quick jab with the elbow.
* Useless as an attack from range, but a very handy check button against potential incoming ranged attacks with leading hurtboxes, such as Blanka Balls.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">5MP</span>
{{MoveData
| name    = Stand Strong
| subtitle =
| input    = 5MP / far st.MP<br>{{Icon-Capcom|MP}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_5mp.png
| caption  = Medium Punch
| linkname = 5MP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 800
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = SU
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 6
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 17
  | total      = 27
  | advHit      = +3
  | advBlock    = +3
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki draws her sword straight out to arm's length.
* Hibiki's most important normal move in the neutral game. It's an incredibly important spacing tool that outreaches many high/top tier character normals, discouraging them from walking, dashing, or small jumping into close range.
* The ideal distance to use this button is as max distance, or just a bit outside of it—as any attacking characters would have to move forward into it—as your hurtbox will be protected by its hitbox. Thankfully the hitbox basically lines up perfectly with the sprite animation, so what you see is what they get hit with.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">5HP</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Stand Fierce
| subtitle =
| input    = 5HP / far st.HP<br>{{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_5hp.png
| caption  = Heavy Punch
| linkname = 5HP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 1000
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = X
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 7
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 41
  | total      = 52
  | advHit      = -15
  | advBlock    = -15
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki takes a large, arcing swipe in the air in front of and above her head. HK is your de facto anti-air button, although whether you use it standing far, standing close, or crouching will depending on the trajectory of the incoming character.
* Far HK can be a risky anti-air because it relies on the opponent coming in from distance, generally a foolish idea against Hibiki (unless they are in K-Groove and are looking to Just Defend in the air). If they try to anticipate a Distance Slash and jump over nothing, they will generally be in the sweet spot for this button.
* Consider using crouching HK instead, if applicable. It gives you more time to react in the above scenario, and you will avoid close standing HK coming out instead which will make the opponent land much closer to Hibiki.
* Never use this button against a grounded opponent. It will whiff from range!
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">5LK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Stand Short
| subtitle =
| input    = 5LK / far st.LK<br>{{Icon-Capcom|LK}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_5lk.png
| caption  = Light Kick
| linkname = 5LK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 300
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = SP/SU
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 5
  | active      = 8
  | recovery    = 7
  | total      = 20
  | advHit      = +2
  | advBlock    = +2
  | invul      =
  | description =
A low kick that looks more like a quick step.
* Useless as an attack from range, but a very handy check button against potential incoming low ranged attacks with leading hurtboxes, such as Cannon Spikes.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">5MK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Stand Forward
| subtitle =
| input    = 5MK / far st.MK<br>{{Icon-Capcom|MK}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_5mk.png
| caption = Medium Kick
| linkname = 5MK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 700
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = X
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 13
  | active      = 3
  | recovery    = 28
  | total      = 44
  | advHit      = Down
  | advBlock    = -8
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki pivots on her forward foot, spins around, and steps forward to attack with the butt of her scabbard.
* This is a very useful ranged attack, in spite of its slow windup, causing a knockdown on hit. The distance this covers is surprisingly good, and is safe on block given that Hibiki retreats to her original position away from the opponent.
* The knockback this causes is also good, pushing opponents towards (or into) the corner and giving Hibiki options on how to close (or not) the extra distance created.
* While the startup might take some time, the distance covered while doing so makes this move relatively fast and can be used to Hibiki's advantage. If an opponent is looking to jump over a potential Distance/Running Slash attack and is preparing to act on first movement, this attack will often hit them out of their jump attempt.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">5HK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Stand Roundhouse
| subtitle =
| input    = 5HK / far st.HK<br>{{Icon-Capcom|HK}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_5hk.png
| caption  = Heavy Kick
| linkname = 5HK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =  {{Icon-Capcom|HK}}
  | damage      = 1100
  | stun        = _
  | cancel     = X
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 12
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 40
  | total      = 56
  | advHit      = -8
  | advBlock    = -8
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki takes a big swing of her sword directly in front of her.
* This is a risky move given that Hibiki must be closer to the opponent to land it, and whiffing it will result in a big punish. At the closest "far" range, it can be unsafe on block.
* For a quick punish at this range, combo crouching LP into Distance Slash instead.
}}
}}


'''close s.HK xx qcb+HP xx qcf+HP'''
== Close Standing Normals ==
<span class="invisible-header">cl5LP</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Close Stand Jab
| subtitle =
| input    = cl5LP / cl.st.LP<br>Close {{Icon-Capcom|LP}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_CL_5lp.png
| caption  = Close Light Punch
| linkname = cl5LP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 200
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = RF/SP/SU
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 3
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 8
  | total      = 15
  | advHit      = +5
  | advBlock    = +5
  | invul      =
  | description =
A quick jab with the elbow. One of your two primary point-blank quick hitters and BnB combo starters, the other being crouching LK.
*  Though it has more frame advantage (+2) over crouching LK, it doesn't net you much usefulness outside of general pressure. Still, close LP and crouching LK are generally used interchangeably (and can cancel into each other).
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">cl5MP</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Close Stand Strong
| subtitle =
| input    = cl5MP / cl.st.MP<br>Close {{Icon-Capcom|MP}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_CL_5mp.png
| caption  = Medium Punch
| linkname = cl5MP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 800
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = SP/SU
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 4
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 18
  | total      = 26
  | advHit      = +2
  | advBlock    = +2
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki draws her sword at the hip for a quick slash.
* Primarily used as an opener for a point-blank punish combo into Running Slashes when you have more time than for a BnB, but not enough time to wind up for a full punish off of standing close HK.
* May be useful for frame trap setups if blocked into standing LP or crouching LK, but be quick!
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">cl5HP</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Close Stand Fierce
| subtitle =
| input    = cl5HP / cl.st.HP<br>Close {{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_CL_5hp_1.png
| caption  = Heavy Punch
| linkname = cl5HP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 1000
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = SP*/SU
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 3
  | active      = 8
  | recovery    = 41
  | total      = 52
  | advHit      = -17
  | advBlock    = -17
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki draws her sword straight up in front of her and over her head. One of the most powerful anti-air normal attacks in CvS2, coming out in only three frames and covering a HUGE area in front of and above Hibiki's hurtbox. It also has a special property that allows Hibiki to continue the attack with a second downward strike. (See the Command Normals section for more info.)
* With few character exceptions, this move (and her other HP anti-airs) will completely shut down any standard jump-in attempts, especially versus C, S, and N-Groove players.
* It is easy to be over-reliant on this button. Watch out for jumping A-Groove activations, K-Groove Just Defends, P-Groove parries, and characters with air-to-ground super moves; they can severely punish Hibiki if they execute well or guess right.
* (*)The recovery of close HP is cancellable into the downward slash or a special move, but only in a small window. You can mitigate some of these anti-anti-air tactics, particularly the K air JDs, by cancelling into Beckoning (Running) Slash or Dodge to get out of the situation before you can be punished. The timing is difficult, however.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">cl5LK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Close Stand Short
| subtitle =
| input    = cl5LK / cl.st.LK<br>Close {{Icon-Capcom|LK}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_CL_5lk.png
| caption  = Light Kick
| linkname = cl5LK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 300
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = SP/SU
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 5
  | active      = 8
  | recovery    = 7
  | total      = 20
  | advHit      = +2
  | advBlock    = +2
  | invul      =
  | description =
A low kick that looks more like a quick step.
* Interesting in that it's a standing attack that hits low (but see close HK), yet it's generally useless at close range. You will occasionally do this move accidentally as you confirm/buffer into a rave super off of crouching LKs.
* Because it's a relatively rare move, consider using it in blockstring pressure to set up throws.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">cl5MK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Close Stand Forward
| subtitle =
| input    = cl5MK / cl.st.MK<br>Close {{Icon-Capcom|MK}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_CL_5mk.png
| caption  = Medium Kick
| linkname = cl5MK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 800
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = X
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 5
  | active      = 6
  | recovery    = 11
  | total      = 22
  | advHit      = +6
  | advBlock    = +6
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki shoves her scabbard into the opponent's gut. Her tried and true meaty attack on the opponent's wakeup.
* On hit it can be linked into crouching LKs for Hibiki's BnB (safer) or close MP for a bigger punish.
* On block, it sets up frame trap possibilities into crouching LKs for more pressure, or even close HK if you want to go for something bigger.
  }}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">cl5HK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Close Stand Roundhouse
| subtitle =
| input    = cl5HK / cl.st.HK<br>Close {{Icon-Capcom|HK}}
| image    = CVS2_Hibiki_CL_5hk.png
| caption  = Heavy Kick
| linkname = cl5HK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =  Close{{Icon-Capcom|HK}}
  | damage      = 1300
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = SP/SU
  | guard      = L
  | parry      = L
  | startup    = 8
  | active      = 6
  | recovery    = 27
  | total      = 41
  | advHit      = -9
  | advBlock    = -9
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki draws at the hip, but this time thrusts the sword down at an angle toward the opponent's feet. The main starter for Hibiki's big punishes and can be a useful tool as a part of Hibiki's mixup game.
* Have all day to punish someone? Wind up with this and cancel into Running Slashes or the super of your choice.
* Did they block your rave super? Mix the low-hitting close HK with the similar-looking overhead special move for a quasi 50/50 in the rave chain. (See Super Moves for more info.)
}}
}}


Punisher BnB, scores knockdown and set's up Hibiki's Wake-Up Pressure Game.
== Crouching Normals ==
<span class="invisible-header">2LP</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Crouching Jab
| subtitle =
| input    = 2LP / cr.LP<br>{{Motion|2}}{{Icon-Capcom|LP}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_2lp.png
| caption  = Crouching Light Punch
| linkname = 2LP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 400
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = SP/SU
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 4
  | active      = 5
  | recovery    = 12
  | total      = 21
  | advHit      = +3
  | advBlock    = +3
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki quickly draws her sword at arm's length while kneeling. The quickest and safest poke from distance in Hibiki's arsenal.
* You will often be cancelling this move into Distance Slash, on hit and block. Raw Distance Slashes are riskier, so confirming into them with this poke is basically free damage and pressure.
* Standing MP reaches a bit farther and will catch out advancing and jumping characters more often, so don't over-rely on crouching LP when working pokes into neutral.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">2MP</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Crouching Strong
| subtitle =
| input    = 2MP / cr.MP<br>{{Motion|2}}{{Icon-Capcom|MP}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_2mp.png
| caption  = Crouching Medium Punch
| linkname = 2MP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 700
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = SU
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 5
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 19
  | total      = 28
  | advHit      = +1
  | advBlock    = +1
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki quickly (but not as quickly as crouching LP) draws her sword at arm's length while kneeling.
* This poke has slightly more range than crouching LP (but not as much as standing MP) yet looks basically the same as it, so it is useful to incorporate it into neutral situations beyond crouching LP's max range to help control spacing.
* May be useful as a quick super confirm from distance, but only in that window of extra range; standing MP is better.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">2HP</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Crouching Fierce
| subtitle =
| input    = 2HP / cr.HP<br>{{Motion|2}}{{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_2hp.png
| caption  = Crouching Heavy Punch
| linkname = 2HP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 1100
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = X
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 5
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 32
  | total      = 41
  | advHit      = -6
  | advBlock    = -6
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki draws her sword low from her knees and takes a big upward slash from the ground to above her head. Her second-best anti-air button after close HP.
* The hitbox of this move extends very far from Hibiki, to the point where this is a good button to use in from extreme distances against grounded opponents in the neutral game!
* Most shallow jump-in attacks will be completely neutralized by this anti-air. You might even be able to catch out shallow small jumps if you're quick to react.
* Opponents neutral jumping outside your normal poke range may sometimes stick out a kick to check against ground advances or to build meter; crouching HP will hit them out of the air from VERY far away as they come back down.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">2LK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Crouching Short
| subtitle =
| input    = 2LK / cr.LK<br>{{Motion|2}}{{Icon-Capcom|LK}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_2lk.png
| caption  = Crouching Light Kick
| linkname = 2LK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 200
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = RF/SP/SU
  | guard      = L
  | parry      = L
  | startup    = 3
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 10
  | total      = 17
  | advHit      = +3
  | advBlock    = +3
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki extends her leg and slides out her foot for a quick grounded kick attack. One of your two primary point-blank quick hitters and BnB combo starters, the other being standing LP.
* Because it hits low, you'll be using this more than any other button to start BnB combos and pressure strings after approaching from neutral.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">2MK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Crouching Forward
| subtitle =
| input    = 2MK / cr.MK<br>{{Motion|2}}{{Icon-Capcom|MK}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_2mk.png
| caption  = Crouching Medium Kick
| linkname = 2MK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 700
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = SU
  | guard      = L
  | parry      = L
  | startup    = 5
  | active      = 6
  | recovery    = 20
  | total      = 31
  | advHit      = -6
  | advBlock    = -6
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki takes her scabbard and drives it into the ground in front of her.
* Not much usefulness during neutral or as a poke.
* Given the location of its hitbox, it can be useful as a check against anticipated advancing low attacks, particularly a Cannon Drill at the beginning of a round.
  }}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">2HK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Crouching Roundhouse
| subtitle =
| input    = 2HK / cr.HK<br>{{Motion|d}}{{Icon-Capcom|HK}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_2hk.png
| caption  = Crouching Heavy Kick
| linkname = 2HK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =
  | damage      = 1100
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      = X
  | guard      = L
  | parry      = L
  | startup    = 8
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 34
  | total      = 46
  | advHit      = Down
  | advBlock    = -8
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki sweeps her sword across the ground.
* Poor range for a sweep, especially considering the effectiveness of Hibiki's other attacks from distance.
* Best used in the corners to guarantee a knockdown and set up Hibiki's corner options.
* For other sweep check situations, use crouching HP instead. It doesn't knockdown, but the range is far better and Hibiki has other tools for inducing knockdowns anyway.
}}
}}


'''RC qcb+HP xx qcf+HP'''
== Air Normals ==
<span class="invisible-header">8LP</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Jumping Jab
| input    = 8LP 
| subtitle = {{Motion|ub}},{{Motion|u}},or {{Motion|uf}}+{{Icon-Capcom|LP}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_8lp.png
| caption  = Jumping Light Punch
| linkname = 8LP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    = 
  | damage      = 500
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 3
  | active      = 16
  | recovery    =
  | total      =
  | advHit      =
  | advBlock    =
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki draws her sword and swings downward.
* Only useful as a jump-in attack from a distance, given how long it stays out. Jumping MP is otherwise superior.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">8MP</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Jumping Strong
| input    = 8MP 
| subtitle = {{Motion|ub}},{{Motion|u}},or {{Motion|uf}}+{{Icon-Capcom|MP}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_8mp.png
| caption  = Medium Punch
| linkname = 8MP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    =  {{Motion|ub}},{{Motion|u}},or {{Motion|uf}}+{{Icon-Capcom|MP}}
  | damage      = 700
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 3
  | active      = 8
  | recovery    =
  | total      =
  | advHit      =
  | advBlock    =
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki draws her sword and swings further downward.
* Serves as a much better jumping downward poke than jumping LP because of the larger and safer hitbox.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">8HP</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Jumping Fierce
| input    = 8HP 
| subtitle = {{Motion|ub}},{{Motion|u}},or {{Motion|uf}}+{{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_8hp.png
| caption  = Heavy Punch
| linkname = 8HP
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    = 
  | damage      = 1200
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 5
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    =
  | total      =
  | advHit      =
  | advBlock    =
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki draws her sword from down low and takes a big swing upwards in front of her.
* Yet another useful anti-air tool in Hibiki's arsenal, this time for catching jump-ins air-to-air. Might be a little slow to come out, but the giant hitbox outside of Hibiki's hurtbox means you can be a bit tardy with this and still get a clean hit.
* This is an excellent button to use with an Essential Crunch hopback to create more space to a jumping opponent and fill that space with a giant sword swipe. (See Special Moves for more info.)
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">8LK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Jumping Short
| input    = 8LK 
| subtitle = {{Motion|ub}},{{Motion|u}},or {{Motion|uf}}+{{Icon-Capcom|LK}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_8lk.png
| caption  = Light Kick
| linkname = 8LK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    = 
  | damage      = 400
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 4
  | active      = 18
  | recovery    =
  | total      =
  | advHit      =
  | advBlock    =
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki angles the tip of her foot down at an angle.
* This is a surprisingly good jump-in attack to get you close, ignoring DPs and anti-air supers.
* The kick stays out for a very long time, letting you protect yourself with a hitbox relatively early in the landing phase of the jump. However, if you hit taller opponents too early, they may recover before you land. Prepare to tech a throw if this happens.
}}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">8MK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Jumping Forward
| input    = 8MK 
| subtitle = {{Motion|ub}},{{Motion|u}},or {{Motion|uf}}+{{Icon-Capcom|MK}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_8mk.png
| caption  = Medium Kick
| linkname = 8MK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    = 
  | damage      = 700
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 5
  | active      = 8
  | recovery    =
  | total      =
  | advHit      =
  | advBlock    =
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki thrusts her scabbard forward.
* A great air-to-air button that will beat a surprising amount of stuff that is level with Hibiki.
* For attacking while starting a jump or against opponents that are otherwise above you, use jumping HP.
  }}
}}
<span class="invisible-header">8HK</span> 
{{MoveData
| name    = Jumping Roundhouse
| input    = 8HK
| subtitle = {{Motion|ub}},{{Motion|u}},or {{Motion|uf}}+{{Icon-Capcom|HK}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_8hk.png
| caption  = Jumping Heavy Kick
| linkname = 8HK
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    =
  | subtitle    = 
  | damage      = 1100
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 9
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    =
  | total      =
  | advHit      =
  | advBlock    =
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki swings her sword underneath her with enough force to cause her to flip around before landing. This attack is a critical part of her close-up mixup game.
* Given that the hitbox of this attack is directly under Hibiki, it makes crossup attacks very ambiguous and sets up 50/50 blocking situations.
* The ambiguity doesn't stop in the air! Depending on the approach angle and crouching height of the character, there are scenarios where the opponent will be forced to block in the opposite direction due to the crossup, but Hibiki will still land in front of them! Being in a corner isn't a factor for this to happen.
* Take care to not fire off this attack too early in your jump, or else the opponent will recover before you land.
* On the other hand, this can be used as an instant overhead when close off a superjump. Only do this if you're sure the one hit will stun or kill the opponent, however, as it will leave you wide open to punishment otherwise.
* One of the best jumping attacks in the game that beats most non-invincible anti-airs, destroys most strong anti-airs such as Chun-Li's c.rh.
}}
}}


Roll groove Hibiki's wakeup reversal, as well as an effective knockdown mixup. Like any instance where she uses a crossup beckoning slash xx fierce distance slash she sets up her deadly mixups.
== Command Normals ==
Its benefits over a wakeup dp:
{{MoveData
| name    = Lead the Way
| input    = After close {{Icon-Capcom|HP}},<br>
Hold {{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
| subtitle =
| image    =
| caption  = LP version
| linkname = HPdslash
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    = HP
  | subtitle    = {{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
  | damage      = 1000
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 8
  | active      = 2
  | recovery    = 36
  | total      = 46
  | advHit      = -8
  | advBlock    = -8
  | invul      =
  | description =
After the upswing off her close HP, Hibiki chops her sword straight down.
* HP does not necessarily need to be held down for this move to come out. As long as an HP (or a special move) is registered from frames 20-27 of the move (16-23 frames after the first active hit frame), the recovery of the first HP will cancel.
* If the first HP makes contact with the opponent, the downwards slash will combo. If blocked, it will keep opponents in blockstun.
* At the the maximum "close" distance for close HP, the downwards slash will sometimes whiff. It is generally safe at that distance, however.
* If using the normal close HP as an anti-air, do not follow through with the downwards slash. Hibiki will take longer to recover.
}}
}}


-hit confirmation into qcf+HP or Supers.
== Special Moves ==


-safety. As it crosses up its harder to punish, also messes up charge characters
===== <span class="invisible-header">Distance Slash</span> =====
{{MoveData
| name    = Distance Slash
| subtitle = 236+P / qcf+P
| input    = {{Motion|236}} + {{Icon-Capcom|P}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_lp_distsla.png
| caption  = LP version
| image2  = CvS2_Hibiki_mp_distsla.png
| caption2 = MP Version
| image3  = CvS2_Hibiki_hp_distsla.png
| caption3 = HP Version
| linkname = DistSla
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    = LP
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|236}} + {{Icon-Capcom|LP}}
  | damage      = 1100
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 6
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 47
  | total      = 57
  | advHit      = -19
  | advBlock    = -19
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki draws her sword and swings it out at distance.
* Though it comes out the fastest, LP Distance Slash is the least useful of the three because it hits slightly lower and recovers more slowly than the MP version.
}}
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | header      = no
  | version    = MP
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|236}} + {{Icon-Capcom|MP}}
  | damage      = 1200
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 8
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 45
  | total      = 57
  | advHit      = -17
  | advBlock    = -17
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki draws her sword and swings it out at distance.
* The most useful version of this move and the one you will be using most often. It does the most damage, hits relatively high up, and is the safest of the three.
* Always use the MP version to end Hibiki's BnB combo.
}}
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | header      = no
  | version    = HP
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|236}} + {{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
  | damage      = 1100
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = L
  | parry      = L
  | startup    = 14
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 53
  | total      = 71
  | advHit      = Down
  | advBlock    = -32
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki draws her sword and swings it out at a great distance, aiming low against the ground.
* While the HP version doesn't do the most damage, it does knock down.
* Because it hits low from so far out, it can be a threat in the neutral game if opponents do not respect it from distance. Don't overuse it, though, or else they can jump over it and get a free combo on you.
* The HP Distance Slash will cleanly go under air fireballs without needing to roll cancel. The recovery of the move is automatically extended for a few frames for the projectile to pass safely over Hibiki.
* Although it hits low and must be blocked/parried low, the hitbox comes off the ground a bit and in rare circumstaces hit opponents out of the air before landing from a jump or recovering from a special move. This will not cause a knockdown, but an air flipout; be careful of this happening!


-If blocked it still gets you out of corners
'''General Strategies'''


-If you land it you have the initiative.
* Hibiki's Distance Slash is her most important tool for locking down and frustrating opponents, keeping them far outside their effective ranges. As raw attacks they should only be used from medium-far to max distances to keep them safe. NEVER use a LP/MP Distance Slash up close. You WILL get punished!
* In neutral, you will want to use the MP version to fish for free damage and whittle down an opponent's guard meter. The HP version is good for catching out standing opponents to keep them honest. If done effectively, opponents may try to anticipate Distance Slashes with jumps and rolls that you never do, setting up easy anti-airs or free combos for you.
* When poking with crouching LP, you should generally always combo into MP Distance Slash unless you're using it as an opportunity to dash/run in closer for pressure. It will push you back, but that's good for Hibiki and it will at the minimum take a good chunk of guard bar away from the opponent.


'''counter, qcb+LP'''
'''!! WARNING !!'''


Best non-meter use followup to a counter with good setups after.
Against some opponents with Level 3 supers ready, '''Distance Slash is NOT SAFE—even on hit at max distance!''' If these opponents are actively threatening a Level 3, you will need to avoid random distance slashes and ending BnB combos with a Distance Slash. Otherwise, you will eat a super!
* Blanka (Direct Lightning)
* Cammy (Spin Drive Special)
* M.Bison/Dictator (Mega Psycho Crusher)
* Rock (Shine Knuckle)
* Balrog/Boxer (Gigaton Blow)
* More TBA
}}
}}


==Openings==
===== <span class="invisible-header">Beckoning (Running) Slash</span> =====
Hibiki's fairly descent at zoning, with some strong defensive moves based around her Fierce. However some of her strongest attacks for the most part leave her fairly open.
{{MoveData
| name    = Beckoning Slash
| subtitle = aka Running Slash<br>214+P / qcb+P
| input    = {{Motion|214}} + {{Icon-Capcom|P}}<br>Hold P to delay attack
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_runsla_1.png
| caption  = Running Phase
| image2  = CvS2_Hibiki_runsla_2.png
| caption2 = Slashing Phase
| image3  = CvS2_Hibiki_runsla_xup.png
| caption3 = After a Crossup
| linkname = RunSla
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    = LP
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|214}} + {{Icon-Capcom|LP}}
  | damage      = 1200
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 2 + 9 + Hold Time + 4
  | active      = 6
  | recovery    = 28
  | total      = 49 (Minimum)
  | advHit      = -13
  | advBlock    = -13
  | invul      =
  | description =
}}
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | header      = no
  | version    = MP
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|214}} + {{Icon-Capcom|MP}}
  | damage      = 1200
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 2 + 19 + Hold Time + 4
  | active      = 6
  | recovery    = 28
  | total      = 59 (Minimum)
  | advHit      = -13
  | advBlock    = -13
  | invul      =
  | description =
}}
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | header      = no
  | version    = HP
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|214}} + {{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
  | damage      = 1200
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 2 + 29 + Hold Time + 4
  | active      = 6
  | recovery    = 28
  | total      = 69 (Minimum)
  | advHit      = -13
  | advBlock    = -13
  | invul      =
  | description =
}}
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | header      = no
  | version    = Crossup
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|214}} + {{Icon-Capcom|P}}
  | damage      = 1000
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H
  | startup    = 6
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 47
  | total      = 56
  | advHit      = -15
  | advBlock    = -15
  | invul      =
  | description =  
Hibiki runs at her opponent, drawing her sword and swinging at them from distance. If the sword is drawn when Hibiki is point-blank against the opponent, Hibiki will slash as she runs through and behind them.
* The only difference between the regular versions is the additional "lag" time between executing the special move and when the slash comes out. During this time, the game will check if Hibiki is directly touching her opponent. If she is, the move will execute with Hibiki going through and behind the opponent as she slashes. When close, the LP version executes the fastest but has a smaller base window for this check, whereas the HP version executes the slowest but is most likely to register the passthrough.
* However, all versions can be "charged" by holding down the attack button, which delays the sword slash until the button is released. If using this attack raw from a distance, it really doesn't matter which version you use, but you should probably stick with the LP version since it can come out the quickest if you need it to.
* Be careful when comboing into a Beckoning Slash, particularly when opening with close HK or in the corners. You may get pushed back out of the point-blank range the move requires to cross through the opponent, which may cause Hibiki to execute the attack directly in front of the opponent and open her up for a world of punishment. To avoid this, hold the attack button for a brief moment to ensure Hibiki runs back up to the appropriate distance, but not too long that the opponent exits hitstun and the combo drops.
* Roll cancelling this move is one of Hibiki's best options to escape corner pressure, as it will cross through the opponent and be generally safe, even on block. Reversal RC Beckoning Slash can also get you out of a meaty wakeup situation (such as Blanka Electricity) but the margin for error on execution is razor thin.
* On a successful passthrough hit the move can be cancelled into a Distance Slash (use MP or HP depending on preference) or a Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash) super. The timing to crossup and land the follow up attack changes significantly if Hibiki is doing it against a cornered opponent.  


'''d.HP'''
'''General Strategies'''


Perhaps Hibiki's strongest whiff punisher outside of her standing/crouching MP, if she misjudges the distance she is in for a hurting as the recovery is somewhat long.
There are four main uses of Beckoning Slash in Hibiki's gameplan:


'''Forward Slashes'''
* '''Aggressive use in neutral for mixups on approach'''
The startup of Beckoning Slash is similar to Hibiki's run (in S, N, and K-Grooves). This can be used to your advantage to try to get in close for BnBs and super attempts. After a few of them from distance, opponents will be trained to wait to block if they see you running up from distance. From there you have an opportunity to surprise the opponent with a regular run-up, potentially leading to a counter hit situation as they react to your deeper approach. With regular mixups of max-distance Beckoning Slashes, run-in pokes, and deeper run-in BnB attempts, Hibiki can control all the space in front of her.


....'''qcf+MP'''....
* '''Ambiguous crossups on opponent's wakeup'''
Hibiki becomes extremely dangerous when she scores a knockdown and has room behind the opponent to work with. With the right timing, Beckoning Slash will hit an opponent on the opposite side as they wake up. (When followed up with an HP Distance Slash, Hibiki scores another knockdown and the situation repeats.)  With the "wrong" timing, it hits on the expected side. Because the move passes through regardless, this becomes a 50/50 that the opponent has to guess on which side to block. Additionally, you can do a standard run instead of Beckoning Slash to meet the opponent on wakeup and engage in Hibiki's high/low mixup options with her meaty close MK or work in an overhead. When further combined with Essential Crunch, her deadbody crossup, you may able to get several slash/slashback combos in a row from sheer confusion alone.


Best used in her B&B's for positioning purposes, if done at near max distance it's nigh unpunishable by anything short of fast lvl 3's such as Balrog's lvl 3 Gigaton Blow. The reason you want to use the strong version is the -17 frames
* '''Punish combos'''
you'd be at on the hit or block vs the jab version's -19.  This isn't so much of an opening as it is a reminder to stay sharp.
When you have all day to attack an opponent, you will generally be using close HK into Beckoning Slash, followed up by either MP or HP Distance Slash on the other side to complete a damaging punish combo.
         
....'''qcf+HP'''....


A good move she could throw out to catch whiffs, or to use in response to Fireballs (Although the best move for that'd be RC qcb+p). The lag on this move is horrible when whiffed however.  You can roll it on reaction and kill her if she's too predictable.
* '''RC Anti-Air'''
This is Hibiki's safest anti-air and escaped option. It will hit as she crosses up leaving her generally safe from both Parry and Just Defend. It also will go fullscreen away whether it hits or not, making this one of the best cross up and corner escapes vs a jumping opponent. Also useful in anti-air situations in non-RC grooves when close s.fp is Just Defended as you can cancel into it to avoid some punishes.


'''qcb+LP'''
}}
}}


The biggest reason Hibiki uses this move is to bait your stronger moves with greater startup and recovery so that she can block and punish in turn. She is quite vulnerable to fast long range moves during this moves recovery.
===== <span class="invisible-header">Piercing Moon Pounce (Overhead)</span> =====
HOWEVER this move is excellent for more than just baiting whiffs.
{{MoveData
| name    = Piercing Moon Pounce
| subtitle = aka Overhead<br>623+K / dp+K
| input    = {{Motion|623}} + {{Icon-Capcom|K}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_ovrhd.png
| caption  =
| linkname = Ovrhd
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    = Any K
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|623}} + {{Icon-Capcom|K}}
  | damage      = 800
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = H
  | parry      = H
  | startup     = 24
  | active      = 4
  | recovery   = 31
  | total      = 59
  | advHit      = -9
  | advBlock    = -9
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki winds up and thrusts the butt of her scabbard upwards into the opponent. Hits as an overhead.
* An important tool in Hibiki's mixup game, preventing opponents from merely low blocking against all of Hibiki's close attacks.
* Cancels into a Distance Slash or Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash) super on successful hit only. You should always buffer in at least the Distance Slash when executing this move, as both it or the super will not come out if the attack is blocked.
* Because it leaves Hibiki vulnerable on block, using this move at the furthest distances possible is a good idea.
* The fourth hit of the 1st/2nd chains of Hibiki's Going My Way (Rave) super uses the same animation as this move, but does not hit as an overhead. If the super is blocked, you can interrupt the rave chain and input an actual overhead instead to potentially get in free damage. (See the Going My Way section below for more info.)
}}
}}


'''Jump attacks'''
===== <span class="invisible-header">Melding Being Blade (Counter)</span> =====
{{MoveData
| name    = Melding Being Blade
| subtitle = aka Counter<br>41236+K / hcf+K
| input    = {{Motion|41236}} + {{Icon-Capcom|K}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_cntr.png
| caption  = Rightmost hurtbox is counter area
| linkname = Cntr
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    = Any K
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|41236}} + {{Icon-Capcom|K}}
  | damage      = 600
  | stun        = _
  | cancel      =
  | guard      = -
  | parry      = -
  | startup    = 4
  | active      = 18
  | recovery    = 22
  | total      = 44
  | advHit      = Juggle
  | advBlock    = -
  | invul      =
  | description =
Hibiki holds up her palm, ready to catch an attacking opponent. Catches mid/high normals, and physical special attacks.
* The counter is the ultimate risk/reward move for Hibiki. Whiffing it leaves you wide open to punishment. Landing it throws the opponent into the air behind Hibiki, in prime position to corner carry and engage in more mixup tactics or land a super for free.
* For corner carries, use Beckoning Slash.
* For mixup tactics, quickly pursue with a jumping MP and hit the opponent low in such a way where Hibiki lands before the opponent does. From here, Hibiki can do a Beckoning Slash crossup for the block 50/50, among her other oki options.
* Any level Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash) super will hit the opponent as they fall, but can miss if done way too early, or too late. If Hibiki lands the counter while in the corner, a No Fear Feint (Blackout) super is possible, but requires good timing. No Fear Feints off a counter are possible away from the corner, but require a quick run-up, a delicate super input, and excellent timing to pull off. See [[#No Fear Feint (Blackout)]] for more info.
}}
}}


Hibiki likes to jump on people with her j.HK. It's ambiguous, even for the player at times if not used right. If used too early she can even be punished on recovery. Not to mention if she mistimes or doesn't set-up her jump, the somewhat slow speed of her jumps make her vulnerable.
===== <span class="invisible-header">Narrow Escape (Dodge)</span> =====
{{MoveData
| name    = Narrow Escape
| subtitle = aka Dodge<br>2/3K
| input    = {{Icon-Capcom|K}}{{Icon-Capcom|K}}({{Icon-Capcom|K}})
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_dodge.png
| caption  = Invulnerability on Demand
| linkname = Dodge
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    = 2 or 3 kick buttons simultaneously
  | subtitle    = {{Icon-Capcom|K}}{{Icon-Capcom|K}}({{Icon-Capcom|K}})
  | damage      = -
  | stun        = -
  | cancel      = -
  | guard      = -
  | parry      = -
  | startup    = 0
  | active      = 20
  | recovery    = 9
  | total      = 29
  | advHit      = -
  | advBlock    = -
  | invul      = Frames 1-20
  | description =
Hibiki leans back and shields her body with her arm. A fully invincible command dodge.
* Hibiki's special move dodge is available to her in all grooves, and has different properties than the S-Groove subsystem Dodge. (In S-Groove, Hibiki gets her special move dodge and the subsystem Dodge!) Unlike the subsystem Dodge, Hibiki cannot directly attack out of it, cannot cancel the dodge into another dodge, and is vulnerable during its recovery. It also lasts for a shorter period of time in comparison.
* However, Hibiki's dodge has unique movement properties; see Essential Crunch below.
* Like a normal Dodge, Narrow Escape eliminate's Hibiki's hurtboxes and pushbox for the duration of the move. It is also good for avoiding an opponent's far-reaching fierce/roundhouse/sweep attacks, opening up a window for a counterattack, usually crouching LP into MP Distance Slash.
* Because this move is instantly invincible and is a 3K move, it can be used to evade A-Groove activations even if you had stuck out an attack! Due to the generous detection timeframe of 3K, the game often lets you get away with one after you may have pressed one of the Ks (like cr.LK) to attack. If you are caught out by an opponent's A-Groove activation, try to time a 3K (or just mash it) so their first attack—almost always a fierce or roundhouse due to A-Groove damage scaling—will whiff through your surprise dodge. Punish or escape accordingly.
* And she doesn't need 3 kicks to dodge.You can do with 2 kicks.
}}
}}


'''Rolls'''
===== <span class="invisible-header">Essential Crunch</span> =====
{{MoveData
| name    = Essential Crunch
| subtitle = During Narrow Escape,<br>4+K or 6+K<br>b+K or f+K
| input    = {{Motion|4}} + {{Icon-Capcom|K}} or {{Motion|6}} + {{Icon-Capcom|K}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_ecrunch_run_2.png
| caption  = 6+K starts Close the Gap, the Forward Run...
| image2    = CvS2_Hibiki_ecrunch_backhop.png
| caption2  = ...or use 4+K to Take a Break and hop back
| linkname = ECrunch
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    = Close the Gap<br>(Forward Run)
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|6}} + {{Icon-Capcom|K}}
  | damage      = -
  | stun        = -
  | cancel      = -
  | guard      = -
  | parry      = -
  | startup    = 0
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 35
  | total      = 39 minimum
  | advHit      = -
  | advBlock    = -
  | invul      = Frames 1-4
  | description =
Hibiki breaks out of her dodge stance and runs towards the opponent. Should Hibiki run directly into the opponent, she will cross through to the other side of them.
* Not only does this move cross through opponents, it also crosses over deadbodies and even is a guaranteed corner crossup! After downing an opponent in the corner, you can use the run to instantly appear on the opposite side of them. From there you can go for a BnB, a punish combo, a hop back overhead attack (see below) or cross over them again with a well-timed Beckoning (Running) Slash.
* The 4 additional frames of invincibility at the start of the run gives you a potential total of 24 frames of invincibility to work with after including the 20 frames from Essential Crunch. It's not recommended to rely on this to run through direct attacks, but it may give you the little bit of extra invul time you need to get out of jail in some situations, like during A-Groove activations.
* After Hibiki passes through the opponent, if you switch input directions back towards them (in the opposite direction you are running) Hibiki will continue to run, until you release the directional input. This trick may be useful to create some extra space after escaping from the corner, if desired.
}}
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | header      = no
  | version    = Take a Break<br>(Back Hop)
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|4}} + {{Icon-Capcom|K}}
  | damage      = -
  | stun        = -
  | cancel      = -
  | guard      = -
  | parry      = -
  | startup    = 0
  | active      = 36
  | recovery    = 0
  | total      = 36
  | advHit      = -
  | advBlock    = -
  | invul      = -
  | description =
Hibiki breaks out of her dodge stance with a quick backwards hop.
* While airborne during the hop back, Hibiki can throw out any air normal. Normal properties of the moves apply—including meter building on medium and heavy attacks, which is a very fast way of gaining meter.
* If Hibiki is at an uncomfortable middle distance to the opponent during neutrals—the range where a top-tier Small Jump attack can suck you in fast—a quick dodge into hop back can move you to a safer distance without having to risk potentially getting stuffed while attempting a regular backdash. Throwing out an air HP while doing this may net you some free damage. Use frequently to deny the opponent their optimal spacing.
* After an Essential Crunch run crossup in the corner, Hibiki can immediately dodge and hop back into an air HP or HK for a quasi-instant overhead. If timed correctly this can lead into a full punish combo when Hibiki lands. As if the opponent has enough to worry about with a left-right 50/50, now they have to worry about blocking high or low on top of that!
* An advanced application of this move is to dodge an incoming air-to-ground crossup attempt by your opponent, then hop back over them as they land for the same effect as the corner quasi-overhead. Use caution when doing this as most good jumping crossups last a fair bit of time and will not leave much room for error with the 20 frames of invincibility that Essential Crunch provides.
}}
}}


120 [27/6U/4R]
==Supers==
''Referenced from Buk's Sys. Guide''
I don't think I need to describe in too much detail why she will die doing this randomly.  I do think it may have some use for a crossup roll following a knockdown though.


For those too lazy to figure out what those numbers mean, thats
===== <span class="invisible-header">Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash)</span> =====
{{MoveData
| name    = Heavenly Spirit of Victory
| subtitle = aka Dash Super
| input    = 21416+P / qcb,db,f+P<br>{{Motion|214}}{{Motion|1}}{{Motion|6}} + {{Icon-Capcom|P}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_super_dash_lv1.png
| caption  = Level 1 Dash Super
| linkname = DashSup
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    = Level 1
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|214}}{{Motion|1}}{{Motion|6}} + {{Icon-Capcom|LP}}
  | damage      = 2300
  | stun        = 0
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 4:4
  | active      = 13
  | recovery    = 41
  | total      = 62
  | advHit      = Down
  | advBlock    = -34
  | invul      = 8 Full
}}
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | header      = no
  | version    = Level 2
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|214}}{{Motion|1}}{{Motion|6}} + {{Icon-Capcom|MP}}
  | damage      = 3500
  | stun        = 0
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 4:4
  | active      = 13
  | recovery    = 37
  | total      = 58
  | advHit      = Down
  | advBlock    = -30
  | invul      = 14 Full
}}
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | header      = no
  | version    = Level 3
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|214}}{{Motion|1}}{{Motion|6}} + {{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
  | damage      = 4900
  | stun        = 0
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 4:4
  | active      = 13
  | recovery    = 37
  | total      = 58
  | advHit      = Down
  | advBlock    = -30
  | invul      = 22 Full
  | description = 
Hibiki quickly dashes forward and passes through the opponent as she slashes, so quickly that the opponent does not feel the affects of the strike until Hibiki sheathes her sword!<br>
This super is commonly input as {{Motion|214}}{{Motion|41236}} + {{Icon-Capcom|P}}.
* The Dash super is Hibiki's basic super and is the only one available to her at Level 1 and Level 2.
* The higher the super level, the further away Hibiki can land the super from. At Level 3, she can go more than half the screen and still connect. (If too far away, Hibiki will stop running without attacking, though it will still cost you the meter!)
* Dash supers can be confirmed into off a BNB sequence (cr.LKs into cr.MP) but you will need to use fewer LKs if using a lower level Dash super to maintain enough proximity.
* Raw Dash supers at Level 2 and 3 can be good anti-airs if the opponent is jumping in at a shallow angle. You can also consider buffering the directional input if you anticipate a Small Jump attack, which when executed will hit them as they are landing.
* The most effective uses of Heavenly Spirit is after a successful overhead, successful counter, or more commonly a successful Beckoning Slash passthrough.
* When executing the super after the Beckoning Slash, you need to wait until you are on the other side of the opponent before doing the input. If done too early, the game will recognize the {{Motion|214}} as a {{Motion|236}} instead. By the time you do the {{Motion|41236}} you will have switched sides with the opponent, flipping the relative direction of the initial input.
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120 pixels covered by the roll
===== <span class="invisible-header">No Fear Feint (Blackout)</span> =====
27 frames full body invincibility
{{MoveData
6 frames upper body
| name    = No Fear Feint
4 frames recovery
| subtitle = aka Blackout Super
| input    = 641236+P / hcb,f+P<br>{{Motion|6}}{{Motion|41236}} + {{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_super_blackout_1.png
| caption  = To hit an airborne opponent, any part of the opponent's hurtbox must be in the sweetspot
| image2  = CvS2_Hibiki_super_blackout_2.png
| caption2 = "Contemplating death feels no different than performing it."
| image3  = CvS2_Hibiki_super_blackout_3.png
| caption3 =  
| image4  = CvS2_Hibiki_super_blackout_x.png
| caption4 = (*)If the opponent is too high, the super will hit here instead, doing very small damage
| linkname = SuperBlackout
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    = Level 3/MAX Only
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|6}}{{Motion|41236}} + {{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
  | damage      = 5500 (*800)
  | stun        = 0
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 4
  | active      = 8
  | recovery   = 41
  | total      = 53
  | advHit      = Down (*-21)
  | advBlock    = -21
  | invul      = 22 Full
  | description = 
Hibiki draws her sword with a flash so bright it blacks out the screen. Only the sword slash is visible, followed by silhouettes of both characters on a white background. After a moment of silence, the opponent suddenly receives massive damage before Hibiki sheathes her sword. This is arguably the coolest-looking super in CvS2, especially if Hibiki wins a round with it!
* Not only is it flashy, it is the single most damaging hit in Hibiki's arsenal. However, it is not her most potentially damaging super; see Going My Way, below.
* The most effective use of No Fear Feint is after a successful counter. It is easiest to land when the opponent is thrown into the corner. In the open, players must quickly dash or execute a delicate run forward, using the her momentum to put Hibiki into position. To execute this in a run groove, input {{Motion|6}}{{Motion|6}} to start the run, but hold the second {{Motion|6}} for a beat or two until Hibiki and the opponent are in position; then input the {{Motion|41236}} + {{Icon-Capcom|HP}} to finish the job.
* In N-Groove, after a counter you can pop a stock while they are airborne and stil land the super, though only in the corner.
* (*)Hitting an airborne opponent does not completely guarantee a successful super. If they are too high in the air Hibiki will hit them with the tip of her sword, dealing only 800 damage. This is a common mistake with hitting No Fear Feint off a counter in the corner, as is being too late and whiffing the super entirely!
* If Hibiki wins a round with this super, she will go into a special win pose. Her hairbands will break, showing her hair down. As the opponent collapses and Hibiki puts away her sword, she says, "you were the one that started this."
* An unfortunate consequence of this special win pose is a rare bug that makes this super unsafe on hit (?!?) against K-Groove opponents under the right (wrong) circumstances. See [[#No Fear Feint Unsafe on Hit?!?]] for more information.
* Able to combo after a midscreen counter by dashing or running.
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So in other words don't do this too often.
===== <span class="invisible-header">Going My Way (Rave)</span> =====
{{MoveData
| name    = Going My Way
| subtitle = aka Rave Super
| input    = 632146+K… / hcb,f+K…<br>{{Motion|63214}}{{Motion|6}} + {{Icon-Capcom|HK}}<br>...followed by a Root sequence
| image    = CvS2_Hibiki_super_rave_1.png
| caption  = The initial run up...
| image2  = CvS2_Hibiki_super_rave_2.png
| caption2 = ...and the first hit
| linkname = SuperRave
| data  =
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | version    = All versions are Level 3/MAX Only<br>Root 1
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|63214}}{{Motion|6}} + {{Icon-Capcom|HK}}, then<br>
{{Icon-Capcom|LP}}{{Icon-Capcom|MP}}{{Icon-Capcom|HP}}{{Icon-Capcom|LP}}....{{Icon-Capcom|MP}}..{{Icon-Capcom|HP}}..{{Icon-Capcom|LP}}{{Icon-Capcom|MP}}{{Motion|236}}+{{Icon-Capcom|HP}}
  | damage      = 5500
  | stun        = 0
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 4 + runup + 3
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 45
  | total      = 56+
  | advHit      = +3 (*Down)
  | advBlock    = -17
  | invul      = 22 Full
  | description =
* Basically useless. No real opportunity to interrupt the chain and combo into more damage, and therefore it does the least total potential damage of the three roots.
* Though a sequence of 10 button presses, it will register as an 11 hit combo due to the final attack being a rapid succession of two Distance Slashes.
* Only useful as a show-off combo when assured of a KO and round win... but even then, Root 3 does it better!
}}
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | header      = no
  | version    = Root 2
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|63214}}{{Motion|6}} + {{Icon-Capcom|HK}}, then<br>
{{Icon-Capcom|LP}}{{Icon-Capcom|MP}}{{Icon-Capcom|HP}}{{Icon-Capcom|LP}}....{{Icon-Capcom|MP}}..{{Icon-Capcom|HP}}..{{Icon-Capcom|LK}}{{Icon-Capcom|MK}}{{Motion|236}}+{{Icon-Capcom|HK}}
  | damage      = 5300
  | stun        = 0
  | guard      = H/L
  | parry      = H/L
  | startup    = 4 + runup + 3
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 45
  | total      = 56+
  | advHit      = +3 (*Down)
  | advBlock    = -17
  | invul      = 22 Full
  | description =
* This is the main chain for extracting maximum damage out of the super combo. Always use it, on hit or on block.
* When going through the button sequence, there is a two-beat (approximately!) pause between the 4th and 5th button presses, then briefer pauses after the 5th and 6th buttons. (The execution notation above shows the relative length of these pauses with "...." and "..") The other buttons should be pressed one after the other in steady succession. Once you understand the timing, execution is trivial.
* For maximum damage, '''DO NOT''' finish off Root 1 with {{Motion|236}}+{{Icon-Capcom|HK}} unless you know it will kill and you are going for a flashy/Finest KO
* Always stop the chain after the 8th button (MK). After this hit, Hibiki will be at a significant frame advantage. You will want to use this to add on more damage than what the natural end of the chain would have given you. Pause a brief moment to allow the game to recognize you've stopped the rave (but not too long that the opponent recovers from hitstun) then execute a standard punish combo, close HK into crossthrough Beckoning Slash into MP (for damage/stun) or HP (for knockdown/oki) Distance Slash.
* Or, if you are in S-Groove (with red health) or N-Groove (with your 3rd stock available) you can substitute the Distance Slash with a Heavenly Spirit of Victory super coming back the other way for the fancy "Level 4" super combo worth about 1000 more damage. Always do this in S-Groove if you can; for N-Groove, your current game situation will determine if the extra damage is worth burning your last stock, or if it'd be better to save it to quickly build up to another Level 3 opportunity.
* If the super is blocked, there is still an opportunity for damage. The 4th hit of the chain resembles Hibiki's overhead, although it doesn't need to be blocked high while a part of the rave. However, if you instead input a standard overhead attack (623+K) instead of the next button of the rave chain, you can catch out an opponent's lazy blocking. Should they wise up to this and block high, you can instead hit low, preferably with the similar-animating close HK, and get a consolation combo that way. Note that this mixup is most effective only at this point in the chain because of natural pause in the rave sequence that can disguise an incoming non-rave attack. Trying a similar mixup at any other point will make what you are attempting obvious!
}}
{{AttackData-CvS2
  | header      = no
  | version    = Root 3
  | subtitle    = {{Motion|63214}}{{Motion|6}} + {{Icon-Capcom|HK}}, then<br>
{{Icon-Capcom|LP}}{{Icon-Capcom|MP}}{{Icon-Capcom|HP}}{{Icon-Capcom|LK}}{{Icon-Capcom|MK}}{{Icon-Capcom|LK}}{{Icon-Capcom|HK}}
  | damage      = 4200
  | stun        = 0
  | guard      = H/L (*L)
  | parry      = H/L (*L)
  | startup    = 4 + runup + 3
  | active      = 4
  | recovery    = 45
  | total      = 56+
  | advHit      = +3 (*Juggle)
  | advBlock    = -17
  | invul      = 22 Full
  | description =
* Purely a show-off chain for ending the round with a flashy KO, given its poor damage in comparison to the other two roots.
* Unlike the other roots, the button input timing does not require any pauses. Just hit the next button in the sequence right away, all the way through.
* The final hit of this shortened chain is a close HP slash that pops the opponent into the air for an additional juggle hit of your choice. C, P, and K-Grooves can only perform a normal or special attack (Beckoning Slash would be the best) to add more damage. However, as with Root 2, S and N-Groove may be able to perform a Level 1 Heavenly Spirit of Victory for an easy-mode "Level 4" super. This does not do more damage than the full Root 2 path, but it's a lot more showoffy!
* Although the initial hits can be blocked high or low, the 6th hit of Root 3 is a low sweep and must be blocked low. This is relatively useless information, as you won't do this chain if they blocked the initial hit, and even if you did there is no reason they wouldn't be crouch blocking.


'''General Information'''


'''Just Defense/Parry'''
Hibiki charges toward the opponent, unleashing a barrage of rapid attacks. A rave-style super, it requires a button press or command input for each hit of the super combo. Hibiki has three variations, or "roots," of Going My Way, each requiring a different sequence of buttons to perform.<br>
(*) Frame data is for the initial hit of the super only. Noted additional properties are for events during or after the full rave chain as noted.


While not really an opening for Hibiki, her usual single hit anti-airs are very risky vs P/K grooves and she shouldn't rely on them too much.
* This super move is a reference to Hibiki's Speed style chain combos from ''The Last Blade 2''.
* This is the super you want to land, if you can help it. It can do the most damage ''by far'' of all of Hibiki's moves, and is up there with the most damaging regular super combos of the entire game. This is because like other rave supers in CvS2, the sequence can (and should!) be interrupted to tack on additional normal and special attacks. (See Root 2, above.)
* The first hit in the rave sequence (LP in all roots) should be pressed as Hibiki is auto-executing the first automatic hit of the combo (visually, a close HP). There is no need to hold down or re-hit the initial kick button that activated the super. Additional hits will follow in the root path of your choosing and with the proper timing.
* The super can be confirmed into with up to 3 crouching LKs, or using a close HK opener when punishing with it.
* It can be executed just about anywhere on screen. Hibiki will run up to the opponent until making contact with them to start the rave chain.
* You can take advantage of the startup invincibility to run through fireballs or distance attacks after the super flash, though attempt with caution. If they recover before you get there, you may be screwed!
* Should opponents try to roll through the super, jump over it, or are already in the air, Hibiki will automatically execute the first hit once she meets their vertical plane. The super will end after this first hit, as the rave chain can only be executed against grounded opponents.
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== Universal Combos ==


== Super Combos ==
'''Bread and Butter'''
''Info from Buktooth''


'''-close roundhouse xx qcb+fierce xx qcf+fierce:'''
*'''''c.lk, c.lk, c.lk, c.lp xx MP Distance Slash'''''<br>


3400 dmg, 34 stun
Your go to combo. Once of the best BnBs in the game, good damage, easily confirmable, good meter build. It's important to note that this is highly punishable by some characters with meter, some without. If BnB is chained slow, it becomes safe from some punishes, see asterisks (2 asterisks safe with slow chain and Parry or JD, one asterisk safe with slow chain).


Your big mistake punisher. The trip slash can be swapped with a level 1 super (not recommended, only 1200 more damage) or higher. However, if you have a level 3 available you wouldn't want to do this combo anyway. The non-super combo is great as it does good damage and a whopping 34 stun; halfway to dizzying any character. Great set ups after also.
M.Bison - HK Knee Press**, Super Psycho Crusher <br>
Chun Li - Lvl 3 kick super<br>
Balrog - Jab rush punch, Lvl 3 Crazy Buffalo*, Gigaton Blow<br>
Cammy - Lvl 3 Drill super<br>
Blanka - Lvl 3 Direct Lightning<br>
Sagat - Lvl 3 High Tiger Cannon*<br>
Rock - Lvl 2 (not safe, but loses damage with slow chain) and 3 Shine Knuckle<br>
Rolento - Lvl 3 Trip Wire<br>
Vice - Sleeve whip<br>
Dhalsim - s.hp<br>


'''close roundhouse xx deadly rave, close roundhouse xx qcb+fierce xx qcf+fierce:'''
*'''''close s.mk, c.lk, c.lp xx MP Distance Slash'''''<br>
Quick hit confirm off close s.mk


7878 dmg, 47 stun
*'''''close s.hk xx HP Beckoning Slash (slight hold), HP Distance Slash<br>
Your primary no meter punish combo<br>


Your big mistake punisher into level 3. Very good damage, HUGE stun damage and great set ups after. If you hit this, chances are you're going to win.
*'''''Piercing Moon Pounce (Overhead) xx HP Distance Slash'''''
Quick knockdown from her special overhead, can do after a close s.mp cancel or two c.lks <br>


The way to do the finisher combo when you're in the corner is to input the close s.HK xx qcb+HP xx qcf+HP part as if you DIDN'T cross-up with the qcb+HP running slash. Do the qcf+HP knockdown slash as if you're FACING the corner, not as if you crossed up and your back is to the corner like you would naturally think.
'''====== Universal Metered Combos ======''' <br>


'''(S/N-Grooves only) deadly rave, close roundhouse xx qcb+fierce xx level 1:'''
*'''''c.lk, c.lp xx Lvl 1 Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash super)'''''<br>
Not generally worth it, will whiff on some standing characters if you do 3 light attacks


7979 dmg, 0 stun
*'''''c.lk, c.lk, c.lk, c.lp xx Lvl 3 Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash super)'''''<br>
Going into super off you BnB starter for a big chunk of damage


After a deadly rave super, the combo hit count is high enough that damage scaling becomes fairly severe on the running slash xx trip slash combo. The level 1 super becomes more worth it in this case, doing roughly 1600 more dmg. By comboing into the deadly rave super you can do roughly 10000 dmg in one combo.
*'''''close s.hk xx No Fear Feint (Black out super)'''''<br>
If you are going for a flashy finish with big damage, this is the combo to do. Going my way (rave super) is generally better.


'''-counter, level 1/3 super/blackout super:'''
*'''''counter, dash, No Fear Feint (Black out super)'''''<br>
Your best option for damage off the counter


2900/5500/6100 dmg, 0 stun
*'''''counter, Lvl 3 Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash super)'''''<br>
 
Good damage with easier timing than No Fear Feint
Doing the level 1 generally isn't worth it, but the level 3 is good for a nice chunk of free damage. N-Groove can also activate after the counter and still land the level 3.
 
The most damaging finisher after the counter is the Blackout Super. To do it consistently in both run or dash grooves, input f, f (hold for a brief second), hcf+P.
 
'''-dp+kick, level 1/3 qcb, hcf+P super:'''
 
3100/5700 dmg, 8 stun
 
The overhead will only cancel into the super when it HITS. So go ahead and buffer the super input every time. You don't need to worry about accidently wasting your meter.


== Custom Combos ==
== Custom Combos ==
''Info from Buktooth''
''For R1 Damage I referenced Buk's System's Guide (-18%)''
''Since the damage output on most of her CC's as an R1 do pitiful damage, it's practically mandatory that you master usage of her Resets to make her worth it as a user''
''It should also be noted that upon finishing these CC's following up with knockdown mixups is cake and highly recommended, and by those alone following a CC you can take a round because after all the Resets are in the end another mixup.''
'''CC, (close RHx2, c.HP xx qcb+LP)x2, (c.LPx4, c.HP xx qcb+LP)x2, c.LPx4, c.HK xx super:'''
7892 damage (R2)
''6471.44 damage (R1)''
Very respectable damage. This generic ground CC is your "big punisher CC" and also the CC to use when you activate randomly. First hits hitting low is nice too, but I find that it's a little too slow to use as trip guard anti-air.
'''CC, qcf+MP, qcb+LP, qcb+MPx3, qcf+MP, c.LK (whiff), (jump HPx5)x2, super:'''
6864 damage (R2)
''5268.48 damage (R1)''
This is your anti-air CC. The beauty of this CC is that you can anti-air somebody from REALLY far away on reaction and get a whole CC out of it. Is Blanka jumping up and down? Kill it. Blanka low jumping up and down? Kill it. Did you just block a Bison psycho crusher (or Blanka ball)? Kill it. Sak whiffing dive kicks? Kill it. You get the point.
'''kick throw, CC, qcf+MP, qcb+MPx4, qcf+MP, c.LK (whiff), (jump HPx5)x2, super:'''
6812 damage (R2)
''5585.84 damage (R1)''
This is lovely. Guaranteed CC after a midscreen throw. You can also activate, THEN throw and combo off of that for a bit less damage. Still worth it, though, and pretty much guaranteed to work several times on everybody before they start catching on. And then when they start trying to jump out you do a low move and go into the ground CC...
'''CC, jump HKx4, c.HP, then go into generic ground CC:'''
7760 damage (R2)
''6363.2 damage (R1)''
Overhead CC on big characters. Works on characters Eagle-sized and taller. Also handy as an easy reset mid-CC, or if you went for a low hitting CC and they blocked.
''Eagle sized logically would mean while crouching''
''Referenced from Buk's system's guide->Eagle, Zangief, Sagat, Geese, Chang & Raiden''
'''CC, qcb+LP, c.HP, (qcb+LP, c.HPx2)x2, (c.LPx4, c.HP, qcb+LP)x2, c.LPx4, c.HK,''' super:
7672 damage (R2)
''6291.04 damage (R1)''
Whiff punisher CC. Also works as one of the best anti-projectile CCs in the game. Hibiki can be really far away from the fireball thrower and still get a CC off of it.
To get an idea how far this can connect imagine the opponent in the corner and you opposite corner and dash forward.
'''Counter, CC'''
The damage for CC's off this varies.  If you're midscreen, you could probably get away with the anti-air CC.  If you're in the corner and throw them there just go for [j.HPx5]xN, super.
= Advanced Strategy =
==CC Resets==
'''qcb+mp, just as you pass through and past the opponent KKK ~ b+K, you will hop back over the opponent. j.HK, j.MP, c.LK into ground CC.'''
While normally used when the opponent blocks your CC, it can also be used mid-CC to reset the combo meter.
--Can be avoided standing, in which case you mixup after the dodge with either a low attack or kickthrow
'''Dodge KKK, d.mk'''
Also a mixup following the dodge on the 1st reset.  If they stand, go low with d.mk and continue the CC.
---This is a good alternative if the opponent stands to avoid the 1st Reset.  Probably better than the next since the kickthrow takes a lot of time from the meter.
'''Dodge KKK, kick throw'''
Another followup to the dodge on the 1st Reset, it suffers in comparison due to the time (and hence damage) it takes from CC's, and it effectively nukes the chances for further resets.
---This is mashable of course, but for mixups it's there.
'''s.HK xx dp+k continue CC'''
Getto old-school reset.
s.HK has enough hit-stun so that the similar looking dp+k will counter-hit jabs/shorts.  It will catch people trying to jump out as a nice bonus.
--This is roll-able (hence RC, lvl 3, dp reversable).  The timing fortunately IS strict.  It is of course blockable standing if they see it coming.
'''d.HK, qcb+P, continue CC'''
Sweep then cross them up with the qcb+P Beckoning Slash and continue with the generic Ground CC.
---It's a crossup.
==Wake-Up Pressure/Knockdown Mixups==
Do these on the opponent as he gets up off the ground.
'''Block low for a split second, now either go for a kick throw or go for a d.LK with counter hit timing'''
Your basic "option select" as the opponent gets up off the ground. The wait, throw variation is useful against Blanka players who like to wake up with RC electricity. Not only are you safe from a wake up super (because you were blocking as he got up), if you time your throw properly and Blanka did wake up RC electricity instead, you grab him right out of it.
Learn how to consistently option select on another guy's wake-up before you learn ANYTHING else. Consider the rest of the mixups listed here as gimmicks.
'''close s.MP xx dp + K'''
A random guess where you buffer a super after your dp+K move.
'''meaty close s.MK, counter hit d.LK, d.LP xx combo attempt'''
Close s.MK give the most frame advantage out of all of Hibiki's useful meaty attacks. If the opponent was mashing as he got up and got hit by Hibiki's close s.MK, go ahead and combo d.LK, d.LP xx super after that.
'''d.lkx2 xx dp+k xx qcf+HP'''
You could RC the dp+K at your pleasure, just be sure to hit with the tip since you're not quite so safe being at -9.  You can swap the special for the dash super for more damage, though lvl 1's are only slightly more damaging, and her deadly rave super is generally better use of lvl 3's unless the other will kill them.
'''d.LK, walk forward, tick kickthrow'''
'''d.LK, wait, counter hit d.LK xx combo'''
'''s.HK xx qcb+HP xx qcf+HP'''
This isn't as safe as using d.LKs as the opponent gets up, but close s.HK must be blocked low.
'''super jump forward, instant j.HK'''
Much, Much faster hitting overhead attack than dp+K. Hit HK as soon as you leave the ground.Only worth doing if you'll win with that one hit though or you're sure it'll stun.
'''qcb+HP xx qcf+HP'''
'''''Crossup'' qcb+HP xx qcf+HP'''
The timing is to release the qcb+HP move a little earlier than when the opponent completely gets up. The move hits meaty from the other side and he needs to block the other way now.
Opponent can escape the mixup by using an invincible reversal special though. Both Hibiki and his character pass right through each other in that instance.
'''Dash Mixups'''
Basic dash mixups(d.lk x 2 dash kickthrow/>insert mixup</activate), while her throw is much shorter than the norm at only 44 pixels, her dash (81 pixels) more than makes up for it.
=Run Strategies=
The fact that her run and her run slash look exactly alike is a mixup in itself simply just picking run groove Hibiki.  Combine that with the long range of her d.LP (which is safe vs rolls) to both cancel runs and to control space by locking the opponent down.
Make the opponent get used to running low jabs and next time you can be a little bolder, run up a little closer and switch up to low shorts to hit confirm into super.
-d.LK, d.LK (blocked), run right up to your face, d.LK, d.LK, d.LK xx Deadly Rave.The frame advantage from the d.LK is one of the best things about Hibiki, and again, it's tricky how the run looks exactly like the Running Slash move.
You can also cancel runs into RC's in N groove for additional mixups with run slash, or even her roll-cancelled overhead.
Hibiki's run, skid animation is really short and deceptive looking.
-Kick throw to knock you down, then fake and it totally looks like you're going for meaty cross-up running slash (that the opponent needs to block the other way), but in fact you do f, f run and skid, throws JUST as the opponent gets up. Very cheesy and hard to react to.
'''Low Jump Mixups'''
Low jump is always nice.  In N/K/P..S Hibiki gets to "corpse hop," after a fashion.  Mix up her landings with kickthrow or other previously mentioned mixups.  High/low mixups like close s.MP or d.LK are always good.
*'''Low Jump HK, land qcb+HP xx qcf+HP'''
Hard to learn/time at first but worth it.  The jumping roundhouse is really ambiguous, following a knockdown a low jump HK is practically a sure thing.  It crosses up, hence messing with reversals.
Cancel the low jump moves recovery with the two frame startup run slash and this sequence becomes really hard to block.
'''Common Combo Openings For Non-A-groove Hibiki'''
-After a tech throw, d.LK, d.LP xx Level 3 qcb, hcf+P super.
-After a reletively early j.HK right on top of the opponent's head, it's hard to determine which side Hibiki will land on sometimes. Combo low shorts into super.
==Matchups==
'''VEGA(CLAW)'''
Provided A-Hibiki is put in the user position, and starts this matchup with either a full bar or close to it activation helps her dearly; if she lands her CC at all he's done.  Otherwise, this matchup typically goes to Vega.
She could try to play it defensive, but typically the match will result in Vega whittling away at Hibiki's life.
-His pokes pretty much own hers.  Particularly d.mp.  At the range where this move hits, give or take, is where Vega wants to be fighting Hibiki, or just about anyone really.   
-His anti-airs (s.HK, airthrow, jump back mashing)are solid.
-Vega's fast enough to take advantage of all her openings
Fortunately her s.HP seems to work just fine as anti-air, though a low jumping Vega would give her fits.
Seems like the only way Hibiki can kill Vega is to knockdown, get up close and mixup 'till Vega dies.  Keep in mind he's a charge character so crossup run slashes/shortjump mixups are golden.  The problem is landing that initial knockdown.  Her only moves that give her that are qcf+HP, s.MK, d.HK, and her kickthrow.  Vega's not too likely to give her the opportunity to land the latter 3, so she's dependant almost entirely on qcf+HP, which he can easily take advantage of if she's too predictable.
There's of course landing her CC, which sets up her mixups nicely.
Vega likes to jump straight up.  A lot.  ''If'' he does you could nail him as he comes down with RC run slash/forward slash, or anti-air CC.
'''CAMMY'''
Where Vega zones Hibiki to death, Cammy rushes with her close s.HP following a knockdown.  When that happens Hibiki's options are exceedingly limited outside CC activation or counter-attacks (a plus for C/N/K grooves) since she lacks a good reversal outside RC run slash.  She ends up blocking the Fierces or getting thrown.
-Never let Cammy score that knockdown, hence never leting her get close enough to work that s.HP, unless you've taken the initiative with a knockdown of your own, then feel free to mix-up.
-You can anti-air fairly freely between s.HP or counters
-As with Vega, keep a close eye on your openings, especially vs P/K Cammy
-Don't try any forward slashes if she has a lvl 3 stored, though if you're feeling gutsy you could aim for a qcf+HP while she's dancing back and forth.
'''A-SAKURA'''
Sak's got too much going for her for A-Hibiki to try to challenge her up close without meter.  While both have nice mixups when they've got the intiative,
this match is best done at range.  In particular, just barely past the reach of her s.HK.
At that range you can prepare yourself for a drawn out match.
-Hibiki can d.HP whiffed Sak's s.HK's, RC Fireballs
-counter RC Hurricane Kicks
-use d.LP xx qcf+MP to keep her out
-anti-airs are pretty solid vs Sak, but don't get too predictable when she has bar.  That as well as including her dive kick give her unique setups for her CC's.
-You don't want to whiff anything.  Sak's roll at '''112 [27/4R]''' is not quite Iori fast, but its fast enough to punish all of Hibiki's whiffs outside s.MP, d.MP, d.LP.  Her mixups are strong enough that vs Hibiki it's practically guaranteed that you'll at the very least loose 1/3 of your guardbar if you let her land her BnB once.  Watch your openings.
-Sak's normal anti-airs are susceptible to Hibiki's ambiguous j.hk crossup attempts.  You can beat her close s.HP or d.HP between good distancing and varying the timing of the hits.
-Sakura lacks naturally invicible attacks outside CC activation, so she's highly vulnerable to Hibiki activating point blank (for her that's a mixup in itself) and throwing or just throw and activate.
-Vs Sak's who end their CC's with HK hurricane kicks to super you can grab her with Hibiki's counter during that gap between the 1st and last hits of the hurricane kick.


'''CHUN-LI'''
Hibiki is one of the better A-Groove characters due to having good damage, true anti-air custom, and being able to CC off a grab while in CC mode or activate after throwing with HK. On top of that she is able to do mix ups if her custom combo is blocked.


Need more input on Chun besides "She beat Hibiki."
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX0r8bqSirI Instant Overhead custom combo]<br>


'''M.BISON'''
You can use this custom if going for a mix up if they are going to block your CC, example you activate for trip guard custom, but notice during the freeze they were not attacking. Only works on tall crouchers (ex, Geese, Sagat, Gief, Raiden).


'''SAGAT'''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBO9MPepIJE Command Hop custom combo] <br>


'''BLANKA'''
Use this if your custom is being blocked after a standing roundhouse while crossing up an opponent with a running slash,  if they anticipate a overhead and stand the close s.rh with hit them and they will start to be comboed.


'''E.HONDA'''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytAJszDQ1IQ Command Overhead custom combo]


==Random Tricks/Notes==
As with the previous custom, standing up trying to avoid a random overhead while using close s.rh will hit low.


'''Proximity Cancel Dodge'''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ehy1r1LNak HK Throw custom combo (while activated)]


This is Hibiki's version of escaping CC's similarly to how Vega and Blanka would.  If you poke with a special cancelable poke, and they activate through it, you can mash on all three kick buttons to kara-cancel the dodge once the flash is gone.  The dodge has 20 frames of invincibility, so use it for what its worth and wait for the whiffed attack before doing the backhop (b + k).  I'd recommend mashing on the appropriate normal to tag them during the backhop.
Tick throw during CCC or activate and throw to be able to juggle and continue the custom.
If you cancel the dodge immediately into the backhop you'll loose invincibility and get nailed by whatever normal/special they stuck out during the backhop's startup.


'''Anti-Air close s.HP (hold/double tap) kara-cancel command normal to Dodge'''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQaV5d0yuqE Activating Post Throw]


I don't know if anyone has a better name for this.  Anyway her anti-airs vs P or K grooves leave her open if they're Parried/Just Defended.  Only works if you anti-air close though.  You can kara-cancel the Fierce Downward Slash as soon as you see it start to animate, then backhop (attack even), or run beneath them.
You can also throw, then activate.


'''Anti-Crossup Trick'''
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbrJYKZiOdE Hit confirm into CC]


Done in a similar way to her 1st CC Reset, you dodge the crossup while holding forward and hit HK when they actually crossup. Forward "becomes" back and you hop back over the opponent (or not, depending on how deep the crossup was) and get a "low" j.HK mixup of your own (Always a boon for non-low jump Hibiki's).
Landing a close s.mk lets you combo into custom
This works mostly because most (if not all) characters are designed such that they'd want to go low after a crossup.  Like the reset if they stand this doesn't really work too well but due to its nature and as its a response to a crossup it should work fine.


'''Extended Dodge Run'''
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JtCYw6fPZ6CSe0-EoSpNO79wE0HwUgLJCe6uI5V98l8/edit#slide=id.g74222b65db_0_0 Gunter's A-Hibiki Custom Combo Collection]


I forgot who found this, but I remember reading about it long before.  If for any reason though you do the dodge run (toward + K), and you run past/through your opponent, switch directions on the stick once you pass (toward now being behind) and hold it and you'll continue running to the opposite side of the screen.
A collection of optimized custom combos for every occasion.


'''Dash Super Execution'''
== Colors ==


Whereas Kyo could do qcb, hcf + p for his Serpent Wave, he could get away with finishing the input at down forward + P.
[[File:Hibiki_CvS2_colors.png]]
Hibiki's execution of the move is actually qcb, (from there) qcd, f + P.
You can't do the shortcut at all.  That means full qcb, hcf + P motions.


=Discussion=
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Latest revision as of 01:57, 10 July 2023

Introduction

CVS2 Hibiki Data.png

Story

Hibiki Takane (Japanese: 高嶺響, Takane Hibiki) is a character from SNK's The Last Blade fighting game series, first appearing in the 1998 release The Last Blade 2.

A young girl with a calm and shy personality, Hibiki is thrust into a quest for vengeance. Her father, Genzou Takane, was a retired swordsmith. One day, an evil silver-haired man compelled Genzou to fashion a sword against his will. After completing the task, Genzou fell gravely ill, telling Hibiki on his deathbed that this was the silver-haired man's fault. In his last words to his daughter, Genzou said that while he "cannot approve of such actions," Hibiki should "go find that man and the sword. The thing that I saw, what I felt...even you must understand." Hibiki reluctantly heeded her father's final words, packing her sword Kodama and leaving the family home.

Hibiki uses the Musō Shinden-ryū branch of the Iaido fighting style. Standing with Kodama sheathed at all times, Hibiki draws it with quick distance slashes, running attacks, and counter-attack techniques. Though a young girl, Hibiki does not shy away from violence when necessary, even going as far as blaming defeated opponents for their own deaths. Despite this, she still has a strong sense of justice, having no qualms of vanquishing evil, particularly in the pursuit of seeking vengeance for her father.

Before her appearance in Capcom vs. SNK 2, Hibiki appeared in two games from The Last Blade series: Her debut in The Last Blade 2 (1998) and The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny (2000) for Neo Geo Pocket Color. Both games have since been rereleased to modern consoles. Perhaps as a result of her popularity from CvS2, in 2021 SNK made Hibiki a DLC crossover character for Samurai Shodown (2019), with her representing The Last Blade series as a whole. She has been thought as a female equivalent of Ukyo Tachiban from the Samurai Shodown series, sharing a similar demeanor and sword-drawing techniques.

Gameplay

With her far-reaching pokes and special attacks, plus extremely damaging super combo potential, Hibiki is high-tier character. She is primarily a zoner that is at her best at a distance from her opponents, away from the effective range of the majority of the rest of the cast. Coupled with her movement options to help control space, her very strong anti-air attacks, and the threat of her counter, approaching Hibiki can be very difficult. Once zoning dominance has been established, Hibiki can use her quickness and deceptive special moves to approach and attack up close with her BnB combos or confirming into super moves.

Hibiki performs very well against much of the top-tier in CvS2. However, her playstyle requires at least some proximity to inflict big damage to opponents. Due to her limited options in that range she will quickly run out of options in prolonged or forced close combat. She can escape situations well with roll cancel Running Slash, which will cross through opponents and quickly go under jumping ones. Without RCs in K-Groove, which is a very popular groove for her, practical escape paths become more risky.

Even so, some of the advantages Hibiki has over the rest of the cast are strong. Hibiki has a special dodge (available to her in all grooves; her dodge has different properties than the S-Groove subsystem Dodge) that also has unique movement options, setting up guaranteed dead body crossups and instant air attacks in the corners. Her jumping HK comes out directly below her and Running Slash attacks can cross up on wakeup, creating ambiguous 50/50 situations. Her mid/upper counter stance can juggle into a super for free damage. Her primary super combo, a "rave" style super, can be stopped to add extra damage to the end of the rave on hit, or to create mixup options on block.

And she has the coolest super in the game. So there's that.

Groove Selection

Best - K/A: K-Groove and A-Groove are the two most powerful Grooves in the game, and Hibiki has strong options in both, but sacrifices something in exchange. K-Hibiki is the most popular, as Rage is very beneficial on a character who relies on pokes for damage so much. A solid hit from a Raged K-Hibiki can lead to a Rave Super combo, which does massive damage, and makes her up close game much scarier as well. You lose access to rolls however, which is a big loss for Hibiki who relies on roll cancel for reversal purposes. A-Hibiki gets her highest possible damage with her strong Custom Combo, and access to rolls for RC Running Slash or RC Distance Slash. You lose out on the mobility of K-Groove however, and on the powerful buffs Rage gives her.

Useful - N/C/P: N-Hibiki gets the mobility of K-Hibiki plus the rolls of A-Hibiki, but has a seriously lower damage ceiling, making her punish game a lot worse. N-Hibiki plays a lot more of a fundamental zoning game than the other two, since her punishes just don't hurt as much. C-Hibiki gets consistent access to her supers for punishes, and a decent level 2 combo, but still doesn't reach the damage of K or A-Groove, and since C-Groove has many similar tools to A-Groove, it just becomes a bit irrelevant to A-Hibiki. P-Hibiki gets surprisingly consistent punishes from parry, and parries in general can be beneficial for a zoner who wants to punish approaches. She never really gets a super to make her damage scary, however.

Worst - S: S-Hibiki gets very little in comparison. Charging isn't too big of an issue, but it leaves her unsafe and vulnerable in neutral, where she could make much more headway by spamming 5MP or 2MP, or waiting for a chance to anti-air. This makes her much more weak to rushdown as a whole, and while her defense isn't terrible, you would rather keep them under your control. S-Grooves dodge is very redundant, as Hibiki's own dodge special is a much better version of it. Infinite level 1's makes her punishes hurt a bit more, but is otherwise pretty useless, and the lack of any other benefits that can't be found in other Grooves means there's not much reason to play S-Hibiki.


Hibiki is a powerful zoner with amazing normals and long reach with her sword. She also has stellar up close mixups and high damage, and great defense with her dodge and RC Distance Slashes. She just can't have it all at once. Hibiki's best Grooves are K-Groove and A-Groove.

Difficulty: Hard
Tier: A+
Pros Cons
  • Normals: Great normals and specials for zoning
  • Anti-Airs: Solid and simple anti-airs
  • Counters: Powerful counters
  • Supers: Damaging and versatile supers
  • Mixup: Solid mix, with a crossup dash and an ambiguous crossup normal
  • Unique Dodge: Dodge special with two movement options for dead body hops or retreats
  • Can't Zone and Mix at the Same Time: Has to be close for her best mixups, but struggles to maintain close range
  • Negative on Hit: Her main BNB combo ender, Distance Slashes, can be negative on hit, requiring her to know the matchup and whether they can punish it or not, as well as requiring special timing to make it safe in certain match ups.
  • Not Groove Friendly: Needs Rolls to RC her specials for a real reversal, but her most popular Groove is K-Groove, meaning she usually has to rely on supers which are riskier and more expensive
  • Just Defend/Parry: Many of Hibiki's normal to include anti-airs can be very easy to OS JD or Parry, Distance Slash becomes extremely negative even on JD allowing most to run up and get a combo or knock down



Players to Watch

Name Country Groove Accounts Notes
Rai Japan K-Groove Twitter: @raikapibara Plays Hibiki aggressively and has a really strong sense of punishes after a JD.
Sample Match
Kitsune Japan K-Groove Twitter: @cvs2fox Fundamental heavy, also has great defense and can shoo his opponent away with consistency.
Sample Match
P-Rugal Japan P-Groove Twitter: @oyasuminecalli Uses his great parry game to maximize P-Hibiki's damage through her quick punishes.
Sample Match
OTK Japan K-Groove Twitter: @Den_ta9 Oldschool K-Groover. Dominant with all three of his characters, but his Hibiki dominated through JDs and swift punishes.
Sample Match



Moves List

System & Subsystem Mechanics

Dashes & Run

Roll

Dodge & Dodge Attacks

Guard Cancel Counter Attack & Movement

Throws

Far Standing Normals

5LP

Stand Jab
5LP / far st.LP
Lp.png
CVS2 Hibiki 5lp.png
Light Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
200 _ RF/SP/SU H/L H/L 3 4 8 15 +5 +5 -

A quick jab with the elbow.

  • Useless as an attack from range, but a very handy check button against potential incoming ranged attacks with leading hurtboxes, such as Blanka Balls.

5MP

Stand Strong
5MP / far st.MP
Mp.png
CVS2 Hibiki 5mp.png
Medium Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
800 _ SU H/L H 6 4 17 27 +3 +3 -

Hibiki draws her sword straight out to arm's length.

  • Hibiki's most important normal move in the neutral game. It's an incredibly important spacing tool that outreaches many high/top tier character normals, discouraging them from walking, dashing, or small jumping into close range.
  • The ideal distance to use this button is as max distance, or just a bit outside of it—as any attacking characters would have to move forward into it—as your hurtbox will be protected by its hitbox. Thankfully the hitbox basically lines up perfectly with the sprite animation, so what you see is what they get hit with.

5HP

Stand Fierce
5HP / far st.HP
Hp.png
CVS2 Hibiki 5hp.png
Heavy Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
1000 _ X H/L H 7 4 41 52 -15 -15 -

Hibiki takes a large, arcing swipe in the air in front of and above her head. HK is your de facto anti-air button, although whether you use it standing far, standing close, or crouching will depending on the trajectory of the incoming character.

  • Far HK can be a risky anti-air because it relies on the opponent coming in from distance, generally a foolish idea against Hibiki (unless they are in K-Groove and are looking to Just Defend in the air). If they try to anticipate a Distance Slash and jump over nothing, they will generally be in the sweet spot for this button.
  • Consider using crouching HK instead, if applicable. It gives you more time to react in the above scenario, and you will avoid close standing HK coming out instead which will make the opponent land much closer to Hibiki.
  • Never use this button against a grounded opponent. It will whiff from range!

5LK

Stand Short
5LK / far st.LK
Lk.png
CVS2 Hibiki 5lk.png
Light Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
300 _ SP/SU H/L H/L 5 8 7 20 +2 +2 -

A low kick that looks more like a quick step.

  • Useless as an attack from range, but a very handy check button against potential incoming low ranged attacks with leading hurtboxes, such as Cannon Spikes.

5MK

Stand Forward
5MK / far st.MK
Mk.png
CVS2 Hibiki 5mk.png
Medium Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
700 _ X H/L H 13 3 28 44 Down -8 -

Hibiki pivots on her forward foot, spins around, and steps forward to attack with the butt of her scabbard.

  • This is a very useful ranged attack, in spite of its slow windup, causing a knockdown on hit. The distance this covers is surprisingly good, and is safe on block given that Hibiki retreats to her original position away from the opponent.
  • The knockback this causes is also good, pushing opponents towards (or into) the corner and giving Hibiki options on how to close (or not) the extra distance created.
  • While the startup might take some time, the distance covered while doing so makes this move relatively fast and can be used to Hibiki's advantage. If an opponent is looking to jump over a potential Distance/Running Slash attack and is preparing to act on first movement, this attack will often hit them out of their jump attempt.

5HK

Stand Roundhouse
5HK / far st.HK
Hk.png
CVS2 Hibiki 5hk.png
Heavy Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
1100 _ X H/L H 12 4 40 56 -8 -8 -

Hibiki takes a big swing of her sword directly in front of her.

  • This is a risky move given that Hibiki must be closer to the opponent to land it, and whiffing it will result in a big punish. At the closest "far" range, it can be unsafe on block.
  • For a quick punish at this range, combo crouching LP into Distance Slash instead.

Close Standing Normals

cl5LP

Close Stand Jab
cl5LP / cl.st.LP
Close Lp.png
CVS2 Hibiki CL 5lp.png
Close Light Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
200 _ RF/SP/SU H/L H/L 3 4 8 15 +5 +5 -

A quick jab with the elbow. One of your two primary point-blank quick hitters and BnB combo starters, the other being crouching LK.

  • Though it has more frame advantage (+2) over crouching LK, it doesn't net you much usefulness outside of general pressure. Still, close LP and crouching LK are generally used interchangeably (and can cancel into each other).

cl5MP

Close Stand Strong
cl5MP / cl.st.MP
Close Mp.png
CVS2 Hibiki CL 5mp.png
Medium Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
800 _ SP/SU H/L H 4 4 18 26 +2 +2 -

Hibiki draws her sword at the hip for a quick slash.

  • Primarily used as an opener for a point-blank punish combo into Running Slashes when you have more time than for a BnB, but not enough time to wind up for a full punish off of standing close HK.
  • May be useful for frame trap setups if blocked into standing LP or crouching LK, but be quick!

cl5HP

Close Stand Fierce
cl5HP / cl.st.HP
Close Hp.png
CVS2 Hibiki CL 5hp 1.png
Heavy Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
1000 _ SP*/SU H/L H 3 8 41 52 -17 -17 -

Hibiki draws her sword straight up in front of her and over her head. One of the most powerful anti-air normal attacks in CvS2, coming out in only three frames and covering a HUGE area in front of and above Hibiki's hurtbox. It also has a special property that allows Hibiki to continue the attack with a second downward strike. (See the Command Normals section for more info.)

  • With few character exceptions, this move (and her other HP anti-airs) will completely shut down any standard jump-in attempts, especially versus C, S, and N-Groove players.
  • It is easy to be over-reliant on this button. Watch out for jumping A-Groove activations, K-Groove Just Defends, P-Groove parries, and characters with air-to-ground super moves; they can severely punish Hibiki if they execute well or guess right.
  • (*)The recovery of close HP is cancellable into the downward slash or a special move, but only in a small window. You can mitigate some of these anti-anti-air tactics, particularly the K air JDs, by cancelling into Beckoning (Running) Slash or Dodge to get out of the situation before you can be punished. The timing is difficult, however.

cl5LK

Close Stand Short
cl5LK / cl.st.LK
Close Lk.png
CVS2 Hibiki CL 5lk.png
Light Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
300 _ SP/SU H/L H/L 5 8 7 20 +2 +2 -

A low kick that looks more like a quick step.

  • Interesting in that it's a standing attack that hits low (but see close HK), yet it's generally useless at close range. You will occasionally do this move accidentally as you confirm/buffer into a rave super off of crouching LKs.
  • Because it's a relatively rare move, consider using it in blockstring pressure to set up throws.

cl5MK

Close Stand Forward
cl5MK / cl.st.MK
Close Mk.png
CVS2 Hibiki CL 5mk.png
Medium Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
800 _ X H/L H 5 6 11 22 +6 +6 -

Hibiki shoves her scabbard into the opponent's gut. Her tried and true meaty attack on the opponent's wakeup.

  • On hit it can be linked into crouching LKs for Hibiki's BnB (safer) or close MP for a bigger punish.
  • On block, it sets up frame trap possibilities into crouching LKs for more pressure, or even close HK if you want to go for something bigger.

cl5HK

Close Stand Roundhouse
cl5HK / cl.st.HK
Close Hk.png
CVS2 Hibiki CL 5hk.png
Heavy Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
1300 _ SP/SU L L 8 6 27 41 -9 -9 -

Hibiki draws at the hip, but this time thrusts the sword down at an angle toward the opponent's feet. The main starter for Hibiki's big punishes and can be a useful tool as a part of Hibiki's mixup game.

  • Have all day to punish someone? Wind up with this and cancel into Running Slashes or the super of your choice.
  • Did they block your rave super? Mix the low-hitting close HK with the similar-looking overhead special move for a quasi 50/50 in the rave chain. (See Super Moves for more info.)

Crouching Normals

2LP

Crouching Jab
2LP / cr.LP
D.pngLp.png
CvS2 Hibiki 2lp.png
Crouching Light Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
400 _ SP/SU H/L H/L 4 5 12 21 +3 +3 -

Hibiki quickly draws her sword at arm's length while kneeling. The quickest and safest poke from distance in Hibiki's arsenal.

  • You will often be cancelling this move into Distance Slash, on hit and block. Raw Distance Slashes are riskier, so confirming into them with this poke is basically free damage and pressure.
  • Standing MP reaches a bit farther and will catch out advancing and jumping characters more often, so don't over-rely on crouching LP when working pokes into neutral.

2MP

Crouching Strong
2MP / cr.MP
D.pngMp.png
CvS2 Hibiki 2mp.png
Crouching Medium Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
700 _ SU H/L H/L 5 4 19 28 +1 +1 -

Hibiki quickly (but not as quickly as crouching LP) draws her sword at arm's length while kneeling.

  • This poke has slightly more range than crouching LP (but not as much as standing MP) yet looks basically the same as it, so it is useful to incorporate it into neutral situations beyond crouching LP's max range to help control spacing.
  • May be useful as a quick super confirm from distance, but only in that window of extra range; standing MP is better.

2HP

Crouching Fierce
2HP / cr.HP
D.pngHp.png
CvS2 Hibiki 2hp.png
Crouching Heavy Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
1100 _ X H/L H/L 5 4 32 41 -6 -6 -

Hibiki draws her sword low from her knees and takes a big upward slash from the ground to above her head. Her second-best anti-air button after close HP.

  • The hitbox of this move extends very far from Hibiki, to the point where this is a good button to use in from extreme distances against grounded opponents in the neutral game!
  • Most shallow jump-in attacks will be completely neutralized by this anti-air. You might even be able to catch out shallow small jumps if you're quick to react.
  • Opponents neutral jumping outside your normal poke range may sometimes stick out a kick to check against ground advances or to build meter; crouching HP will hit them out of the air from VERY far away as they come back down.

2LK

Crouching Short
2LK / cr.LK
D.pngLk.png
CvS2 Hibiki 2lk.png
Crouching Light Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
200 _ RF/SP/SU L L 3 4 10 17 +3 +3 -

Hibiki extends her leg and slides out her foot for a quick grounded kick attack. One of your two primary point-blank quick hitters and BnB combo starters, the other being standing LP.

  • Because it hits low, you'll be using this more than any other button to start BnB combos and pressure strings after approaching from neutral.

2MK

Crouching Forward
2MK / cr.MK
D.pngMk.png
CvS2 Hibiki 2mk.png
Crouching Medium Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
700 _ SU L L 5 6 20 31 -6 -6 -

Hibiki takes her scabbard and drives it into the ground in front of her.

  • Not much usefulness during neutral or as a poke.
  • Given the location of its hitbox, it can be useful as a check against anticipated advancing low attacks, particularly a Cannon Drill at the beginning of a round.

2HK

Crouching Roundhouse
2HK / cr.HK
D.pngHk.png
CvS2 Hibiki 2hk.png
Crouching Heavy Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
1100 _ X L L 8 4 34 46 Down -8 -

Hibiki sweeps her sword across the ground.

  • Poor range for a sweep, especially considering the effectiveness of Hibiki's other attacks from distance.
  • Best used in the corners to guarantee a knockdown and set up Hibiki's corner options.
  • For other sweep check situations, use crouching HP instead. It doesn't knockdown, but the range is far better and Hibiki has other tools for inducing knockdowns anyway.

Air Normals

8LP

Jumping Jab
Ub.png,U.png,or Uf.png+Lp.png
8LP
CvS2 Hibiki 8lp.png
Jumping Light Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
500 _ - H H 3 16 - - - - -

Hibiki draws her sword and swings downward.

  • Only useful as a jump-in attack from a distance, given how long it stays out. Jumping MP is otherwise superior.

8MP

Jumping Strong
Ub.png,U.png,or Uf.png+Mp.png
8MP
CvS2 Hibiki 8mp.png
Medium Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
700 _ - H H 3 8 - - - - -

Hibiki draws her sword and swings further downward.

  • Serves as a much better jumping downward poke than jumping LP because of the larger and safer hitbox.

8HP

Jumping Fierce
Ub.png,U.png,or Uf.png+Hp.png
8HP
CvS2 Hibiki 8hp.png
Heavy Punch
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
1200 _ - H H 5 4 - - - - -

Hibiki draws her sword from down low and takes a big swing upwards in front of her.

  • Yet another useful anti-air tool in Hibiki's arsenal, this time for catching jump-ins air-to-air. Might be a little slow to come out, but the giant hitbox outside of Hibiki's hurtbox means you can be a bit tardy with this and still get a clean hit.
  • This is an excellent button to use with an Essential Crunch hopback to create more space to a jumping opponent and fill that space with a giant sword swipe. (See Special Moves for more info.)

8LK

Jumping Short
Ub.png,U.png,or Uf.png+Lk.png
8LK
CvS2 Hibiki 8lk.png
Light Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
400 _ - H H 4 18 - - - - -

Hibiki angles the tip of her foot down at an angle.

  • This is a surprisingly good jump-in attack to get you close, ignoring DPs and anti-air supers.
  • The kick stays out for a very long time, letting you protect yourself with a hitbox relatively early in the landing phase of the jump. However, if you hit taller opponents too early, they may recover before you land. Prepare to tech a throw if this happens.

8MK

Jumping Forward
Ub.png,U.png,or Uf.png+Mk.png
8MK
CvS2 Hibiki 8mk.png
Medium Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
700 _ - H H 5 8 - - - - -

Hibiki thrusts her scabbard forward.

  • A great air-to-air button that will beat a surprising amount of stuff that is level with Hibiki.
  • For attacking while starting a jump or against opponents that are otherwise above you, use jumping HP.

8HK

Jumping Roundhouse
Ub.png,U.png,or Uf.png+Hk.png
8HK
CvS2 Hibiki 8hk.png
Jumping Heavy Kick
Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
1100 _ - H H 9 4 - - - - -

Hibiki swings her sword underneath her with enough force to cause her to flip around before landing. This attack is a critical part of her close-up mixup game.

  • Given that the hitbox of this attack is directly under Hibiki, it makes crossup attacks very ambiguous and sets up 50/50 blocking situations.
  • The ambiguity doesn't stop in the air! Depending on the approach angle and crouching height of the character, there are scenarios where the opponent will be forced to block in the opposite direction due to the crossup, but Hibiki will still land in front of them! Being in a corner isn't a factor for this to happen.
  • Take care to not fire off this attack too early in your jump, or else the opponent will recover before you land.
  • On the other hand, this can be used as an instant overhead when close off a superjump. Only do this if you're sure the one hit will stun or kill the opponent, however, as it will leave you wide open to punishment otherwise.
  • One of the best jumping attacks in the game that beats most non-invincible anti-airs, destroys most strong anti-airs such as Chun-Li's c.rh.

Command Normals

Lead the Way
After close Hp.png,
Hold Hp.png
Version Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
HP
Hp.png
1000 _ - H/L H/L 8 2 36 46 -8 -8 -

After the upswing off her close HP, Hibiki chops her sword straight down.

  • HP does not necessarily need to be held down for this move to come out. As long as an HP (or a special move) is registered from frames 20-27 of the move (16-23 frames after the first active hit frame), the recovery of the first HP will cancel.
  • If the first HP makes contact with the opponent, the downwards slash will combo. If blocked, it will keep opponents in blockstun.
  • At the the maximum "close" distance for close HP, the downwards slash will sometimes whiff. It is generally safe at that distance, however.
  • If using the normal close HP as an anti-air, do not follow through with the downwards slash. Hibiki will take longer to recover.

Special Moves

Distance Slash
Distance Slash
236+P / qcf+P
Qcf.png + P.png
CvS2 Hibiki lp distsla.png
LP version
CvS2 Hibiki mp distsla.png
MP Version
CvS2 Hibiki hp distsla.png
HP Version
Version Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
LP
Qcf.png + Lp.png
1100 _ - H/L H 6 4 47 57 -19 -19 -

Hibiki draws her sword and swings it out at distance.

  • Though it comes out the fastest, LP Distance Slash is the least useful of the three because it hits slightly lower and recovers more slowly than the MP version.
MP
Qcf.png + Mp.png
1200 _ - H/L H 8 4 45 57 -17 -17 -

Hibiki draws her sword and swings it out at distance.

  • The most useful version of this move and the one you will be using most often. It does the most damage, hits relatively high up, and is the safest of the three.
  • Always use the MP version to end Hibiki's BnB combo.
HP
Qcf.png + Hp.png
1100 _ - L L 14 4 53 71 Down -32 -

Hibiki draws her sword and swings it out at a great distance, aiming low against the ground.

  • While the HP version doesn't do the most damage, it does knock down.
  • Because it hits low from so far out, it can be a threat in the neutral game if opponents do not respect it from distance. Don't overuse it, though, or else they can jump over it and get a free combo on you.
  • The HP Distance Slash will cleanly go under air fireballs without needing to roll cancel. The recovery of the move is automatically extended for a few frames for the projectile to pass safely over Hibiki.
  • Although it hits low and must be blocked/parried low, the hitbox comes off the ground a bit and in rare circumstaces hit opponents out of the air before landing from a jump or recovering from a special move. This will not cause a knockdown, but an air flipout; be careful of this happening!

General Strategies

  • Hibiki's Distance Slash is her most important tool for locking down and frustrating opponents, keeping them far outside their effective ranges. As raw attacks they should only be used from medium-far to max distances to keep them safe. NEVER use a LP/MP Distance Slash up close. You WILL get punished!
  • In neutral, you will want to use the MP version to fish for free damage and whittle down an opponent's guard meter. The HP version is good for catching out standing opponents to keep them honest. If done effectively, opponents may try to anticipate Distance Slashes with jumps and rolls that you never do, setting up easy anti-airs or free combos for you.
  • When poking with crouching LP, you should generally always combo into MP Distance Slash unless you're using it as an opportunity to dash/run in closer for pressure. It will push you back, but that's good for Hibiki and it will at the minimum take a good chunk of guard bar away from the opponent.

!! WARNING !!

Against some opponents with Level 3 supers ready, Distance Slash is NOT SAFE—even on hit at max distance! If these opponents are actively threatening a Level 3, you will need to avoid random distance slashes and ending BnB combos with a Distance Slash. Otherwise, you will eat a super!

  • Blanka (Direct Lightning)
  • Cammy (Spin Drive Special)
  • M.Bison/Dictator (Mega Psycho Crusher)
  • Rock (Shine Knuckle)
  • Balrog/Boxer (Gigaton Blow)
  • More TBA
Beckoning (Running) Slash
Beckoning Slash
aka Running Slash
214+P / qcb+P

Qcb.png + P.png
Hold P to delay attack
CvS2 Hibiki runsla 1.png
Running Phase
CvS2 Hibiki runsla 2.png
Slashing Phase
CvS2 Hibiki runsla xup.png
After a Crossup
Version Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
LP
Qcb.png + Lp.png
1200 _ - H/L H 2 + 9 + Hold Time + 4 6 28 49 (Minimum) -13 -13 -
MP
Qcb.png + Mp.png
1200 _ - H/L H 2 + 19 + Hold Time + 4 6 28 59 (Minimum) -13 -13 -
HP
Qcb.png + Hp.png
1200 _ - H/L H 2 + 29 + Hold Time + 4 6 28 69 (Minimum) -13 -13 -
Crossup
Qcb.png + P.png
1000 _ - H/L H 6 4 47 56 -15 -15 -

Hibiki runs at her opponent, drawing her sword and swinging at them from distance. If the sword is drawn when Hibiki is point-blank against the opponent, Hibiki will slash as she runs through and behind them.

  • The only difference between the regular versions is the additional "lag" time between executing the special move and when the slash comes out. During this time, the game will check if Hibiki is directly touching her opponent. If she is, the move will execute with Hibiki going through and behind the opponent as she slashes. When close, the LP version executes the fastest but has a smaller base window for this check, whereas the HP version executes the slowest but is most likely to register the passthrough.
  • However, all versions can be "charged" by holding down the attack button, which delays the sword slash until the button is released. If using this attack raw from a distance, it really doesn't matter which version you use, but you should probably stick with the LP version since it can come out the quickest if you need it to.
  • Be careful when comboing into a Beckoning Slash, particularly when opening with close HK or in the corners. You may get pushed back out of the point-blank range the move requires to cross through the opponent, which may cause Hibiki to execute the attack directly in front of the opponent and open her up for a world of punishment. To avoid this, hold the attack button for a brief moment to ensure Hibiki runs back up to the appropriate distance, but not too long that the opponent exits hitstun and the combo drops.
  • Roll cancelling this move is one of Hibiki's best options to escape corner pressure, as it will cross through the opponent and be generally safe, even on block. Reversal RC Beckoning Slash can also get you out of a meaty wakeup situation (such as Blanka Electricity) but the margin for error on execution is razor thin.
  • On a successful passthrough hit the move can be cancelled into a Distance Slash (use MP or HP depending on preference) or a Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash) super. The timing to crossup and land the follow up attack changes significantly if Hibiki is doing it against a cornered opponent.

General Strategies

There are four main uses of Beckoning Slash in Hibiki's gameplan:

  • Aggressive use in neutral for mixups on approach

The startup of Beckoning Slash is similar to Hibiki's run (in S, N, and K-Grooves). This can be used to your advantage to try to get in close for BnBs and super attempts. After a few of them from distance, opponents will be trained to wait to block if they see you running up from distance. From there you have an opportunity to surprise the opponent with a regular run-up, potentially leading to a counter hit situation as they react to your deeper approach. With regular mixups of max-distance Beckoning Slashes, run-in pokes, and deeper run-in BnB attempts, Hibiki can control all the space in front of her.

  • Ambiguous crossups on opponent's wakeup

Hibiki becomes extremely dangerous when she scores a knockdown and has room behind the opponent to work with. With the right timing, Beckoning Slash will hit an opponent on the opposite side as they wake up. (When followed up with an HP Distance Slash, Hibiki scores another knockdown and the situation repeats.) With the "wrong" timing, it hits on the expected side. Because the move passes through regardless, this becomes a 50/50 that the opponent has to guess on which side to block. Additionally, you can do a standard run instead of Beckoning Slash to meet the opponent on wakeup and engage in Hibiki's high/low mixup options with her meaty close MK or work in an overhead. When further combined with Essential Crunch, her deadbody crossup, you may able to get several slash/slashback combos in a row from sheer confusion alone.

  • Punish combos

When you have all day to attack an opponent, you will generally be using close HK into Beckoning Slash, followed up by either MP or HP Distance Slash on the other side to complete a damaging punish combo.

  • RC Anti-Air

This is Hibiki's safest anti-air and escaped option. It will hit as she crosses up leaving her generally safe from both Parry and Just Defend. It also will go fullscreen away whether it hits or not, making this one of the best cross up and corner escapes vs a jumping opponent. Also useful in anti-air situations in non-RC grooves when close s.fp is Just Defended as you can cancel into it to avoid some punishes.

Piercing Moon Pounce (Overhead)
Piercing Moon Pounce
aka Overhead
623+K / dp+K

Dp.png + K.png
CvS2 Hibiki ovrhd.png
Version Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
Any K
Dp.png + K.png
800 _ - H H 24 4 31 59 -9 -9 -

Hibiki winds up and thrusts the butt of her scabbard upwards into the opponent. Hits as an overhead.

  • An important tool in Hibiki's mixup game, preventing opponents from merely low blocking against all of Hibiki's close attacks.
  • Cancels into a Distance Slash or Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash) super on successful hit only. You should always buffer in at least the Distance Slash when executing this move, as both it or the super will not come out if the attack is blocked.
  • Because it leaves Hibiki vulnerable on block, using this move at the furthest distances possible is a good idea.
  • The fourth hit of the 1st/2nd chains of Hibiki's Going My Way (Rave) super uses the same animation as this move, but does not hit as an overhead. If the super is blocked, you can interrupt the rave chain and input an actual overhead instead to potentially get in free damage. (See the Going My Way section below for more info.)
Melding Being Blade (Counter)
Melding Being Blade
aka Counter
41236+K / hcf+K

Hcf.png + K.png
CvS2 Hibiki cntr.png
Rightmost hurtbox is counter area
Version Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
Any K
Hcf.png + K.png
600 _ - - - 4 18 22 44 Juggle - -

Hibiki holds up her palm, ready to catch an attacking opponent. Catches mid/high normals, and physical special attacks.

  • The counter is the ultimate risk/reward move for Hibiki. Whiffing it leaves you wide open to punishment. Landing it throws the opponent into the air behind Hibiki, in prime position to corner carry and engage in more mixup tactics or land a super for free.
  • For corner carries, use Beckoning Slash.
  • For mixup tactics, quickly pursue with a jumping MP and hit the opponent low in such a way where Hibiki lands before the opponent does. From here, Hibiki can do a Beckoning Slash crossup for the block 50/50, among her other oki options.
  • Any level Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash) super will hit the opponent as they fall, but can miss if done way too early, or too late. If Hibiki lands the counter while in the corner, a No Fear Feint (Blackout) super is possible, but requires good timing. No Fear Feints off a counter are possible away from the corner, but require a quick run-up, a delicate super input, and excellent timing to pull off. See #No Fear Feint (Blackout) for more info.
Narrow Escape (Dodge)
Narrow Escape
aka Dodge
2/3K

K.pngK.png(K.png)
CvS2 Hibiki dodge.png
Invulnerability on Demand
Version Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
2 or 3 kick buttons simultaneously
K.pngK.png(K.png)
- - - - - 0 20 9 29 - - Frames 1-20

Hibiki leans back and shields her body with her arm. A fully invincible command dodge.

  • Hibiki's special move dodge is available to her in all grooves, and has different properties than the S-Groove subsystem Dodge. (In S-Groove, Hibiki gets her special move dodge and the subsystem Dodge!) Unlike the subsystem Dodge, Hibiki cannot directly attack out of it, cannot cancel the dodge into another dodge, and is vulnerable during its recovery. It also lasts for a shorter period of time in comparison.
  • However, Hibiki's dodge has unique movement properties; see Essential Crunch below.
  • Like a normal Dodge, Narrow Escape eliminate's Hibiki's hurtboxes and pushbox for the duration of the move. It is also good for avoiding an opponent's far-reaching fierce/roundhouse/sweep attacks, opening up a window for a counterattack, usually crouching LP into MP Distance Slash.
  • Because this move is instantly invincible and is a 3K move, it can be used to evade A-Groove activations even if you had stuck out an attack! Due to the generous detection timeframe of 3K, the game often lets you get away with one after you may have pressed one of the Ks (like cr.LK) to attack. If you are caught out by an opponent's A-Groove activation, try to time a 3K (or just mash it) so their first attack—almost always a fierce or roundhouse due to A-Groove damage scaling—will whiff through your surprise dodge. Punish or escape accordingly.
  • And she doesn't need 3 kicks to dodge.You can do with 2 kicks.
Essential Crunch
Essential Crunch
During Narrow Escape,
4+K or 6+K
b+K or f+K

B.png + K.png or F.png + K.png
CvS2 Hibiki ecrunch run 2.png
6+K starts Close the Gap, the Forward Run...
CvS2 Hibiki ecrunch backhop.png
...or use 4+K to Take a Break and hop back
Version Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
Close the Gap
(Forward Run)
F.png + K.png
- - - - - 0 4 35 39 minimum - - Frames 1-4

Hibiki breaks out of her dodge stance and runs towards the opponent. Should Hibiki run directly into the opponent, she will cross through to the other side of them.

  • Not only does this move cross through opponents, it also crosses over deadbodies and even is a guaranteed corner crossup! After downing an opponent in the corner, you can use the run to instantly appear on the opposite side of them. From there you can go for a BnB, a punish combo, a hop back overhead attack (see below) or cross over them again with a well-timed Beckoning (Running) Slash.
  • The 4 additional frames of invincibility at the start of the run gives you a potential total of 24 frames of invincibility to work with after including the 20 frames from Essential Crunch. It's not recommended to rely on this to run through direct attacks, but it may give you the little bit of extra invul time you need to get out of jail in some situations, like during A-Groove activations.
  • After Hibiki passes through the opponent, if you switch input directions back towards them (in the opposite direction you are running) Hibiki will continue to run, until you release the directional input. This trick may be useful to create some extra space after escaping from the corner, if desired.
Take a Break
(Back Hop)
B.png + K.png
- - - - - 0 36 0 36 - - -

Hibiki breaks out of her dodge stance with a quick backwards hop.

  • While airborne during the hop back, Hibiki can throw out any air normal. Normal properties of the moves apply—including meter building on medium and heavy attacks, which is a very fast way of gaining meter.
  • If Hibiki is at an uncomfortable middle distance to the opponent during neutrals—the range where a top-tier Small Jump attack can suck you in fast—a quick dodge into hop back can move you to a safer distance without having to risk potentially getting stuffed while attempting a regular backdash. Throwing out an air HP while doing this may net you some free damage. Use frequently to deny the opponent their optimal spacing.
  • After an Essential Crunch run crossup in the corner, Hibiki can immediately dodge and hop back into an air HP or HK for a quasi-instant overhead. If timed correctly this can lead into a full punish combo when Hibiki lands. As if the opponent has enough to worry about with a left-right 50/50, now they have to worry about blocking high or low on top of that!
  • An advanced application of this move is to dodge an incoming air-to-ground crossup attempt by your opponent, then hop back over them as they land for the same effect as the corner quasi-overhead. Use caution when doing this as most good jumping crossups last a fair bit of time and will not leave much room for error with the 20 frames of invincibility that Essential Crunch provides.

Supers

Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash)
Heavenly Spirit of Victory
aka Dash Super
21416+P / qcb,db,f+P
Qcb.pngDb.pngF.png + P.png
CvS2 Hibiki super dash lv1.png
Level 1 Dash Super
Version Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
Level 1
Qcb.pngDb.pngF.png + Lp.png
2300 0 - H/L H/L 4:4 13 41 62 Down -34 8 Full
Level 2
Qcb.pngDb.pngF.png + Mp.png
3500 0 - H/L H/L 4:4 13 37 58 Down -30 14 Full
Level 3
Qcb.pngDb.pngF.png + Hp.png
4900 0 - H/L H/L 4:4 13 37 58 Down -30 22 Full

Hibiki quickly dashes forward and passes through the opponent as she slashes, so quickly that the opponent does not feel the affects of the strike until Hibiki sheathes her sword!
This super is commonly input as Qcb.pngHcf.png + P.png.

  • The Dash super is Hibiki's basic super and is the only one available to her at Level 1 and Level 2.
  • The higher the super level, the further away Hibiki can land the super from. At Level 3, she can go more than half the screen and still connect. (If too far away, Hibiki will stop running without attacking, though it will still cost you the meter!)
  • Dash supers can be confirmed into off a BNB sequence (cr.LKs into cr.MP) but you will need to use fewer LKs if using a lower level Dash super to maintain enough proximity.
  • Raw Dash supers at Level 2 and 3 can be good anti-airs if the opponent is jumping in at a shallow angle. You can also consider buffering the directional input if you anticipate a Small Jump attack, which when executed will hit them as they are landing.
  • The most effective uses of Heavenly Spirit is after a successful overhead, successful counter, or more commonly a successful Beckoning Slash passthrough.
  • When executing the super after the Beckoning Slash, you need to wait until you are on the other side of the opponent before doing the input. If done too early, the game will recognize the Qcb.png as a Qcf.png instead. By the time you do the Hcf.png you will have switched sides with the opponent, flipping the relative direction of the initial input.
No Fear Feint (Blackout)
No Fear Feint
aka Blackout Super
641236+P / hcb,f+P
F.pngHcf.png + Hp.png
CvS2 Hibiki super blackout 1.png
To hit an airborne opponent, any part of the opponent's hurtbox must be in the sweetspot
CvS2 Hibiki super blackout 2.png
"Contemplating death feels no different than performing it."
CvS2 Hibiki super blackout 3.png
 
CvS2 Hibiki super blackout x.png
(*)If the opponent is too high, the super will hit here instead, doing very small damage
Version Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
Level 3/MAX Only
F.pngHcf.png + Hp.png
5500 (*800) 0 - H/L H/L 4 8 41 53 Down (*-21) -21 22 Full

Hibiki draws her sword with a flash so bright it blacks out the screen. Only the sword slash is visible, followed by silhouettes of both characters on a white background. After a moment of silence, the opponent suddenly receives massive damage before Hibiki sheathes her sword. This is arguably the coolest-looking super in CvS2, especially if Hibiki wins a round with it!

  • Not only is it flashy, it is the single most damaging hit in Hibiki's arsenal. However, it is not her most potentially damaging super; see Going My Way, below.
  • The most effective use of No Fear Feint is after a successful counter. It is easiest to land when the opponent is thrown into the corner. In the open, players must quickly dash or execute a delicate run forward, using the her momentum to put Hibiki into position. To execute this in a run groove, input F.pngF.png to start the run, but hold the second F.png for a beat or two until Hibiki and the opponent are in position; then input the Hcf.png + Hp.png to finish the job.
  • In N-Groove, after a counter you can pop a stock while they are airborne and stil land the super, though only in the corner.
  • (*)Hitting an airborne opponent does not completely guarantee a successful super. If they are too high in the air Hibiki will hit them with the tip of her sword, dealing only 800 damage. This is a common mistake with hitting No Fear Feint off a counter in the corner, as is being too late and whiffing the super entirely!
  • If Hibiki wins a round with this super, she will go into a special win pose. Her hairbands will break, showing her hair down. As the opponent collapses and Hibiki puts away her sword, she says, "you were the one that started this."
  • An unfortunate consequence of this special win pose is a rare bug that makes this super unsafe on hit (?!?) against K-Groove opponents under the right (wrong) circumstances. See #No Fear Feint Unsafe on Hit?!? for more information.
  • Able to combo after a midscreen counter by dashing or running.
Going My Way (Rave)
Going My Way
aka Rave Super
632146+K… / hcb,f+K…
Hcb.pngF.png + Hk.png
...followed by a Root sequence
CvS2 Hibiki super rave 1.png
The initial run up...
CvS2 Hibiki super rave 2.png
...and the first hit
Version Damage Stun Cancel Guard Parry Startup Active Recovery Total Adv Hit Adv Block Invul
All versions are Level 3/MAX Only
Root 1
Hcb.pngF.png + Hk.png, then

Lp.pngMp.pngHp.pngLp.png....Mp.png..Hp.png..Lp.pngMp.pngQcf.png+Hp.png

5500 0 - H/L H/L 4 + runup + 3 4 45 56+ +3 (*Down) -17 22 Full
  • Basically useless. No real opportunity to interrupt the chain and combo into more damage, and therefore it does the least total potential damage of the three roots.
  • Though a sequence of 10 button presses, it will register as an 11 hit combo due to the final attack being a rapid succession of two Distance Slashes.
  • Only useful as a show-off combo when assured of a KO and round win... but even then, Root 3 does it better!
Root 2
Hcb.pngF.png + Hk.png, then

Lp.pngMp.pngHp.pngLp.png....Mp.png..Hp.png..Lk.pngMk.pngQcf.png+Hk.png

5300 0 - H/L H/L 4 + runup + 3 4 45 56+ +3 (*Down) -17 22 Full
  • This is the main chain for extracting maximum damage out of the super combo. Always use it, on hit or on block.
  • When going through the button sequence, there is a two-beat (approximately!) pause between the 4th and 5th button presses, then briefer pauses after the 5th and 6th buttons. (The execution notation above shows the relative length of these pauses with "...." and "..") The other buttons should be pressed one after the other in steady succession. Once you understand the timing, execution is trivial.
  • For maximum damage, DO NOT finish off Root 1 with Qcf.png+Hk.png unless you know it will kill and you are going for a flashy/Finest KO
  • Always stop the chain after the 8th button (MK). After this hit, Hibiki will be at a significant frame advantage. You will want to use this to add on more damage than what the natural end of the chain would have given you. Pause a brief moment to allow the game to recognize you've stopped the rave (but not too long that the opponent recovers from hitstun) then execute a standard punish combo, close HK into crossthrough Beckoning Slash into MP (for damage/stun) or HP (for knockdown/oki) Distance Slash.
  • Or, if you are in S-Groove (with red health) or N-Groove (with your 3rd stock available) you can substitute the Distance Slash with a Heavenly Spirit of Victory super coming back the other way for the fancy "Level 4" super combo worth about 1000 more damage. Always do this in S-Groove if you can; for N-Groove, your current game situation will determine if the extra damage is worth burning your last stock, or if it'd be better to save it to quickly build up to another Level 3 opportunity.
  • If the super is blocked, there is still an opportunity for damage. The 4th hit of the chain resembles Hibiki's overhead, although it doesn't need to be blocked high while a part of the rave. However, if you instead input a standard overhead attack (623+K) instead of the next button of the rave chain, you can catch out an opponent's lazy blocking. Should they wise up to this and block high, you can instead hit low, preferably with the similar-animating close HK, and get a consolation combo that way. Note that this mixup is most effective only at this point in the chain because of natural pause in the rave sequence that can disguise an incoming non-rave attack. Trying a similar mixup at any other point will make what you are attempting obvious!
Root 3
Hcb.pngF.png + Hk.png, then

Lp.pngMp.pngHp.pngLk.pngMk.pngLk.pngHk.png

4200 0 - H/L (*L) H/L (*L) 4 + runup + 3 4 45 56+ +3 (*Juggle) -17 22 Full
  • Purely a show-off chain for ending the round with a flashy KO, given its poor damage in comparison to the other two roots.
  • Unlike the other roots, the button input timing does not require any pauses. Just hit the next button in the sequence right away, all the way through.
  • The final hit of this shortened chain is a close HP slash that pops the opponent into the air for an additional juggle hit of your choice. C, P, and K-Grooves can only perform a normal or special attack (Beckoning Slash would be the best) to add more damage. However, as with Root 2, S and N-Groove may be able to perform a Level 1 Heavenly Spirit of Victory for an easy-mode "Level 4" super. This does not do more damage than the full Root 2 path, but it's a lot more showoffy!
  • Although the initial hits can be blocked high or low, the 6th hit of Root 3 is a low sweep and must be blocked low. This is relatively useless information, as you won't do this chain if they blocked the initial hit, and even if you did there is no reason they wouldn't be crouch blocking.

General Information

Hibiki charges toward the opponent, unleashing a barrage of rapid attacks. A rave-style super, it requires a button press or command input for each hit of the super combo. Hibiki has three variations, or "roots," of Going My Way, each requiring a different sequence of buttons to perform.
(*) Frame data is for the initial hit of the super only. Noted additional properties are for events during or after the full rave chain as noted.

  • This super move is a reference to Hibiki's Speed style chain combos from The Last Blade 2.
  • This is the super you want to land, if you can help it. It can do the most damage by far of all of Hibiki's moves, and is up there with the most damaging regular super combos of the entire game. This is because like other rave supers in CvS2, the sequence can (and should!) be interrupted to tack on additional normal and special attacks. (See Root 2, above.)
  • The first hit in the rave sequence (LP in all roots) should be pressed as Hibiki is auto-executing the first automatic hit of the combo (visually, a close HP). There is no need to hold down or re-hit the initial kick button that activated the super. Additional hits will follow in the root path of your choosing and with the proper timing.
  • The super can be confirmed into with up to 3 crouching LKs, or using a close HK opener when punishing with it.
  • It can be executed just about anywhere on screen. Hibiki will run up to the opponent until making contact with them to start the rave chain.
  • You can take advantage of the startup invincibility to run through fireballs or distance attacks after the super flash, though attempt with caution. If they recover before you get there, you may be screwed!
  • Should opponents try to roll through the super, jump over it, or are already in the air, Hibiki will automatically execute the first hit once she meets their vertical plane. The super will end after this first hit, as the rave chain can only be executed against grounded opponents.

Universal Combos

Bread and Butter

  • c.lk, c.lk, c.lk, c.lp xx MP Distance Slash

Your go to combo. Once of the best BnBs in the game, good damage, easily confirmable, good meter build. It's important to note that this is highly punishable by some characters with meter, some without. If BnB is chained slow, it becomes safe from some punishes, see asterisks (2 asterisks safe with slow chain and Parry or JD, one asterisk safe with slow chain).

M.Bison - HK Knee Press**, Super Psycho Crusher
Chun Li - Lvl 3 kick super
Balrog - Jab rush punch, Lvl 3 Crazy Buffalo*, Gigaton Blow
Cammy - Lvl 3 Drill super
Blanka - Lvl 3 Direct Lightning
Sagat - Lvl 3 High Tiger Cannon*
Rock - Lvl 2 (not safe, but loses damage with slow chain) and 3 Shine Knuckle
Rolento - Lvl 3 Trip Wire
Vice - Sleeve whip
Dhalsim - s.hp

  • close s.mk, c.lk, c.lp xx MP Distance Slash

Quick hit confirm off close s.mk

  • close s.hk xx HP Beckoning Slash (slight hold), HP Distance Slash

Your primary no meter punish combo

  • Piercing Moon Pounce (Overhead) xx HP Distance Slash

Quick knockdown from her special overhead, can do after a close s.mp cancel or two c.lks

====== Universal Metered Combos ======

  • c.lk, c.lp xx Lvl 1 Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash super)

Not generally worth it, will whiff on some standing characters if you do 3 light attacks

  • c.lk, c.lk, c.lk, c.lp xx Lvl 3 Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash super)

Going into super off you BnB starter for a big chunk of damage

  • close s.hk xx No Fear Feint (Black out super)

If you are going for a flashy finish with big damage, this is the combo to do. Going my way (rave super) is generally better.

  • counter, dash, No Fear Feint (Black out super)

Your best option for damage off the counter

  • counter, Lvl 3 Heavenly Spirit of Victory (Dash super)

Good damage with easier timing than No Fear Feint

Custom Combos

Hibiki is one of the better A-Groove characters due to having good damage, true anti-air custom, and being able to CC off a grab while in CC mode or activate after throwing with HK. On top of that she is able to do mix ups if her custom combo is blocked.

You can use this custom if going for a mix up if they are going to block your CC, example you activate for trip guard custom, but notice during the freeze they were not attacking. Only works on tall crouchers (ex, Geese, Sagat, Gief, Raiden).

Use this if your custom is being blocked after a standing roundhouse while crossing up an opponent with a running slash, if they anticipate a overhead and stand the close s.rh with hit them and they will start to be comboed.

As with the previous custom, standing up trying to avoid a random overhead while using close s.rh will hit low.

Tick throw during CCC or activate and throw to be able to juggle and continue the custom.

You can also throw, then activate.

Landing a close s.mk lets you combo into custom

A collection of optimized custom combos for every occasion.

Colors

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