Soulcalibur VI/Groh/Strategy

Combat Lessons

Fighting Style

The unique double-bladed sword allows a fighter to overwhelm their opponent at mid range before closing in; it can then be split into two swords for excellent defensive and offensive strategies at close range.

This combat style was thought up by the Aval Organization. it was designed for situations where a lone fighter is pitted against many, hence its use of fast spinning strikes and transitions into evasive movements to avoid vertical attacks. By focusing their mind, a fighter is able to unlock their hidden powers, giving them enhanced movement and offensive power. This helps Aval agents dispose of their targets quickly and efficiently.

Style Lesson: Beginner

Advantage at Mid Range

This fighting style balances reach with versatility and has numerous moves ideal for mid-range strategies. Begin an offensive with either a Sir Lancelot's Fervor (33_66_99AA) or Sir Gawain's Charge (33_66_99BB). When initiated, both attacks can evade an opponent's vertical attack, giving you an instant advantage.

Sir Lancelot's Fervor

(3)_(6)_(9)AA - Attack Level: gro-71
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	16,18	-12	4	KND	1.7%
Normal Hit Combo. 39F recovery, 80F total

Sir Gawain's Charge

(3)_(6)_(9)BB - Attack Level: gro-77
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	18,25	-8	KND	KND	6.6%
Normal Hit Combo. TS. 37F recovery, 87F total

Close Quarters Combat

if your opponent is close, use quick and simple moves such as the Questing Fang (6AA) and the Darting Raven (6BB). If your opponent maintains a strong standing guard, go low with a Saint Mia (1A); when they start to get wise and guard low, use the middle attack Steel Judgment (3B) to launch them into the sky for a damaging air combo.

Questing Fang

6AA - Attack Level: gro-5
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16,22	-8	KND	KND	1.7%
Counter Hit Combo, 33F recovery, 85F total

Darting Raven

6BB - Attack Level: gro-24
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	14,20	-8	4	4	1.7%
Normal Hit Combo. 37F recovery, 74F total

Saint Mia

1A - Attack Level: gro-9
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
26	20	-16	4	4	4%

Steel Judgment

3B - Attack Level: gro-26
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	24	-12	LNC	LNC	8.8%
i19 at tip, 37F recovery, 55F total

Style Lesson: Adept

Ace Up Your Offensive Sleeve: Avenger Stance

This style gives you the unique opportunity to split your weapon in two and unleash attacks that can change the tide of battle.

If you are able to attack from long range, press B+K to move into the Avenger stance before unleashing an Endless Quest (during Avenger A). This is a low attack that hits from far away and is difficult for your opponent to spot coming. If they do manage to guard, press [A] during the Avenger stance to reduce your attack's recovery time.

Avenger

B+K - Attack Level: gro-91
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
19F total.

~ Endless Quest

AVN A - Attack Level: gro-92
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
24	9,9,9,11	-20	KND	KND	7.8%
Normal Hit Combo.

AVN (A) - Attack Level: gro-93
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
33	12,12,12,12	-8	KND	KND	15.8%

Close Range Avenger

You can transition into the Avenger stance from the following moves: Sir Tristan's Charity ~ Avenger (4A6), Questing Fang ~ Avenger (6A6), Darting Raven ~ Avenger (6BB6), and Scarlet Sleeve ~ Avenger (A+B6). Once in the Avenger stance, perform the low attack Endless Quest to break an opponent's standing guard. If your opponent guards low, punish them with Arondight's Roar (during Avenger A+B).

Sir Tristan's Charity ~ Avenger

4A6 - Attack Level: gro-12
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
30	35	3	11	11	4%
TS. 30F recovery, 60F total. into AVN

Questing Fang ~ Avenger

6A6 - Attack Level: gro-6
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	16	-4	4	8	1.7%
28F recovery, 44F total. into AVN

Darting Raven ~ Avenger

6BB6 - Attack Level: gro-25
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	14,20	-4	8	8	1.7%
Normal Hit Combo. 30F recovery, 67F total. into AVN

Scarlet Sleeve ~ Avenger

A+B6 - Attack Level: gro-52
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
38	42	9	LNC	LNC	15.4%
32F recovery, 70F total. . into AVN

If your opponent tries to attack you in the Avenger stance, use the quick Nameless Blade (during Avenger BB) to counter.

Avenger ~ Nameless Blade

AVN BB - Attack Level: gro-95
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	10,10,10,15	-6	6	6	3%

Style Lesson: Master

Intercept Vertical Attacks

This fighting style is replete with strong moves that can deal with vertical attacks. Generally speaking, vertical attacks do a lot of damage or are used to start combos. By learning the techniques this style offers to counter vertical strategies, you'll become a stronger fighter.

First, learn to dodge vertical attacks with the 8~way run and then launch a Sable Grief (22_88B). If this move lands during a vertical attack whose move level is "middle" or "strong," it will count as a lethal hit, opening them up for a damaging combo.

Sable Grief

(2)_(8)B - Attack Level: gro-79
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	40	-16	KND	KND	9%
39F recovery, 61F total

Superior Vertical Attack Counters

Sir Tristan's Charity (4A) and Benevolence Step (4B) begin with you moving to the side, making them ideal for avoiding vertical attacks.

Benovlence Step

4B - Attack Level: gro-30
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	23	-8	4	4	2.8%

Morgause's Mischief(11_44_77A) has guard impact properties against vertical attacks; landing the guard impact results in a lethal hit.

Morgause's Mischief

(1)_(4)_(7)A - Attack Level: gro-75
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
30	30	0	8	8	4%
[7-19] vs verticals

Use the above moves to make your opponent hesitate about using vertical attacks, reducing their options and giving you the advantage.

Critical Edge

Chevalier Mal Fet

Properties

An easy-to-use critical edge that balances versatility and reach. It can be used in air combos and to punish your enemy when they miss an attack.

Chevalier Mal Fet

A+B+K - Attack Level: gro-107
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	80	-16	KND	KND	10%

Tips

This move is mainly useful for increasing combo damage. More notably, the damage it deals increases greatly during a soul charge. Expect to take a large chunk out of your opponent's health if your soul gauge is full.

Soul Charge

Unlock Special Techniques During a Soul Charge

This style enables you to unlock your hidden power while a soul charge is active. Not only do critical edges become far more powerful, the mighty attacks Guilt Seeker (during soul charge 1AK) and Calamitous Judgment (during soul charge 3BB) gain additional guard smashing capabilities, making victory just one epic strike away.

Guilt Seeker

SC 1AK - Attack Level: gro-113
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
26	22,44	-22	KND	KND	12%
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Calamitous Judgment

SC 3BB - Attack Level: gro-114
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	26,16,14,22	-8	KND	KND	22%

Additional Special Actions

You also gain access to the following movements, which allow you to get close to your opponent from any distance: Steed of the Night (during Avenger 6) and Cover of Darkness (during Avenger 4). A powerful break attack is also added to the Avenger stance during a soul charge: Demon King Slayer (during soul charge, during Avenger 6A). If guarded against, you can stop your opponent's counter with a Nameless Blade (during Avenger BB). Alternatively, you can attack and move simultaneously with Curse of Morgan ~ Steed of the Night (1BB6)) and other techniques, allowing for a relentless attack strategy.

Avenger ~ Steed of the Night

SC AVN 6 - Attack Level: gro-121
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
into AVN

Avenger ~ Cover of Darkness

SC AVN 4 - Attack Level: gro-122
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
Teleport behind on F13.

Avenger ~ Demon King Slayer

SC AVN 6A - Attack Level: gro-123
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
33	22,44	4	KND	KND	14%
Normal Hit Combo. 36F recovery, 79F total.

Curse of Morgan ~ Steed of the Night

SC 1BB6 - Attack Level: gro-115
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	24,30	-9	-1	-1	6.6%
Counter Hit Combo. into Steed of the Night

Swords United

A soul attack that puts you in a soul charged state and strikes the opponent from up above. Landing the attack in an air combo will ground the opponent, allowing you to shift to Avenger with 236A+B+K6 and really put the pressure on them.

Swords United

236A+B+K - Attack Level: gro-109
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	39	-6	2	2	9%
When used on yellow health, restores health (even on guard)

~ Avenger

236A+B+K6 - Attack Level: gro-110
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	39	2	10	10	9%
into AVN. When used on yellow health, restores health (even on guard)

Reversal Edge

Following Up with A

An attack that allows you to move again before your opponent if they guard. While not very damaging, it can lead into other attacks.

Following Up with B

An attack that makes up for its lack of power by giving you the opportunity to crush your opponent's guard. Press B6 to end in an Avenger stance, which can really turn the tide of battle in your favor.

Following Up with K

The most damaging of the follow-ups. When it hits, the move opens the opponent up to a combo. However, if it is guarded against, your opponent may be able to land a quick strike in retaliation.