The fighting style employed by YoRHa, a division of elite android troops battling
to reclaim the earth. With highly advanced bodies specially designed to eradicate
their machine lifeform foes, YoRHa soldiers are the androids' ultimate weapons.
YoRHa's most notable fighters are the Type-B models, masters of a wide array of
weaponry who are able to simultaneously wield swords both big and small, spears,
and other martial weapons to effectively engage enemies at any range. Their
combat prowess is further augmented by their exceptional mobility, enabling them
to punch straight through the enemy's front lines or launch lightning-fast aerial
assaults to swiftly neutralize threats.
With the help of tactical support units known as "pods", Type-B androids can
launch devastating ranged attacks or close-range coordinated assaults, further
increasing the odds of mission success.
YoRHa soldiers fight with power and skill, driven by the belief that their actions
will bring glory to their creators—mankind.
Style Lesson: Beginner
Close Combat Basics
With an abundance of multistrike techniques that can toy with an opponent, this
fighting style is best suited for close combat.
Use a quick Slash Sequence (AAAA) or a Projectile Slash Sequence
(6BBB) to seize the initiative when an opponent closes in, then unleash
the air combo First Strike ~ Aerial Leap (3B) as a simple but effective
strategy.
Slash Sequence AAAA
AAAA - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
12
8,10,4,4,4,24
-8
KND
KND
9%
Projectile Slash Sequence 6BBB
6BBB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
10,8,6,6,6,10,24
-8
6
KND
21%
Counter Hit Combo. upon hitting opponent from the back
First Strike ~ AL 3B
3B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
26
0
LNC
LNC
9%
into AL
If your opponent is playing defensively, you can use Suppression: Unarmed Leg
Throw (33_66_99A+G) to deal some damage.
Suppression: Unarmed Leg Throw 33_66_99A+G
(3)_(6)_(9)A+G - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
55
KND
KND
KND
-
+2AP Restores 6% Guard Stamina
Closing Distance
The best ways to get in close to your opponent are 8-way-run moves that use 66. Mobilize: Piercing Thrust (33_66_99B) is a quick middle attack that can help you catch an opponent flat-footed, while Mobilize: Slash
Pattern (33_66_99A) is a low horizontal slash that can stop an
opponent in the middle of an 8-way run dead in their tracks. Both techniques are
great for closing distance in a fight and even at the start of battle.
Mobilize: Piercing Thrust 33_66_99B
(3)_(6)_(9)B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
22
-8
2
STN
5%
Mobilize: Slash Pattern 33_66_99A
(3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
10,10
-14
-7
-7
2%
Normal Hit Combo -36 if 2nd hit ducked
Play Offensively with Aggression Shift
You can hold [6] during either Mobilize: Slash Pattern or Mobilize: Piercing Thrust
to transition into a special move called Aggression Shift when your attack hits or
is blocked. You can also transition into this move mid-combo by holding [6] when
inputting AAA during a Slash Sequence or 6BB during a Projectile
Slash Sequence.
Mobilize: Slash Pattern ~ AGS 33_66_99A6
(3)_(6)_(9)A6 - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
10,10
-6
0
0
2%
Normal Hit Combo. into AGS if 2nd hit blocked or connected
Mobilize: Piercing Thrust ~ AGS 33_66_99B6
(3)_(6)_(9)B6 - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
22
2
12
STN
5%
into AGS on hit or block
Slash Sequence ~ AGS AAA6
AAA6 - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
12
8,10,4,4,4
6
12
12
7%
into AGS on hit or block for 5th hit
Projectile Slash Sequence ~ AGS 6BB6
6BB6 - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
10,8,6,6,6
-2
16G
LNC
12%
Normal Hit Combo. into AGS on hit or block for 5th hit upon hitting opponent from the back
From an Aggression Shift, you can follow up with powerful
attacks effective at breaking the opponent's guard. so it would be wise to make
your hits land after using this technique.
Style Lesson: Adept
Break Attacks from Aggression Shift
The first Aggression Shift strategy you should try is a combination of middle and
low attacks to break your opponent's guard. The middle horizontal attack Shifted
Revolving Slash (AGS AA), the low attack Shifted Support
Kick - Aerial Leap (AGS BB), and the throws Suppression:
Composite Kick (AGS A+G) and Suppression: Composite
Slash (AGS 4A+G) are solid options.
AGS ~ Shifted Revolving Slash AGS AA
AGS AA - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
10,8,3,3,8
-8
-4
-4
7%
Normal Hit Combo
AGS ~ Shifted Support Kick ~ AL AGS BB
AGS BB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
28
16,16
-6
KND
KND
9%
Normal Hit Combo. into AL
AGS ~ Suppression: Composite Kick AGS A+G
AGS A+G - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
61
KND
KND
KND
-
AGS ~ Suppression: Composite Slash AGS 4A+G
AGS 4A+G - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
40
LNC
LNC
LNC
-
Surprise Opponents with Counters
If the attack you used to transition into Aggression Shift lands, you'll almost
always be able to score another blow before your opponent can retaliate.
However, if they attempt to strike back with a quick attack, responding with a
Shifted Strike Sequence (AGS KK) will not only counter
their attack, but will also allow you to start a combo. Furthermore, forcing your
opponent to worry about this particular tactic will make it easier to successfully
land low attacks and throws from an Aggression Shift later on.
AGS ~ Shifted Strike Sequence AGS KK
AGS KK - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
6,6,6,6,18
-8
LNC
LNC
10%
. Counter Hit Combo
Follow-up Attacks When at a Disadvantage
If the attack you used to transition into Aggression Shift is blocked, both Shifted
Revolving Slash (AGS AA) and Shifted Strike Sequence
(AGS KK) leave you open to counter attacks. In this case.
Pod Program R020: Mirage (AGS A+B) and Shifted
Crushing Rocket (AGS B+K) are good alternatives.
AGS ~ Pod Program R020: Mirage AGS A+B
AGS A+B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
22
8,6,5,4,4
-16
LNC
LNC
9%
Normal Hit Combo Dodges all attacks starting i10
AGS ~ Shifted Crushing Rocket AGS B+K
AGS B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
32
64
-30
10
10
8%
(no followup possible), Shifts to on hit
Of course, 6 isn't your only option when using Aggression Shift. A clever tactic
is to occasionally use 4 and mix in a Back Step ~ Aggression Shift to vary your
distance and timing.
Style Lesson: Master
The Small Sword: A Close-Range Weapon
This fighting style utilizes multiple weapons with different commands. and
understanding the unique properties of each is key to coming out on top in a
battle.
The small sword will serve as your main weapon when fighting up close. Many of
its techniques, such as Slash Sequence (AAAA). Lower Slash (2A),
and Rising Slash Sequence (while rising A), excel at suppressing your
opponent's 8—way run movement.
Lower Slash 2A
2A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
12
12
-6
6
6
1%
Rising Slash Sequence WR A
WR A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
10,14
-4
6
6
3%
Tech Crouch
The Large Sword: High Risk, High Return
Large sword techniques like Assault Pattern (4BBB) and Mobilize:
Rotating Slash Assault (11_44_77B) have a long reach, do lots
of damage, and can quickly reduce your opponent's guard stamina. However, you
leave yourself wide open if you miss, so make sure to carefully gauge the situation
before swinging.
Assault Pattern 4BBB
4BBB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
24
24,16,26
-28
KND
KND
29%
. Normal Hit Combo
Mobilize: Rotating Slash Assault 11_44_77B
(1)_(4)_(7)B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
32
40
-14
KND
KND
9%
The Spear: Long Reach, Mid Range
Spears are weapons that benefit from a bit of distance. Effective, easy-to-use
techniques include Mobilize: Skewer (22_88B), a move perfect for
retaliating after using an 8-way run to make your opponent miss, and Mobilize:
Scatter Spear (22_88B+K), a move good for forcing an opponent to
guard long enough to let you move in close.
Mobilize: Skewer 22_88B
(2)_(8)B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
22
-18
4
STN
9%
upon hitting opponent at tip range after they missed an attack
Mobilize: Scatter Spear 22_88B+K
(2)_(8)B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
28
10,8,16
-4
LNC
LNC
13%
Normal Hit Combo
Combat Bracers: Built for Quick Assaults
Combat bracers are perfect for rush attacks at point-blank range. They make up
for their terribly short range by enabling you to barrage your opponent with an
endless series of blows, regardless of whether any individual strike hits or is
blocked. Techniques such as the blazing fast Muitistrike Kick (6KK) and
Mobilize: Spinning Strike (22_88K[K]), which starts with a low attack,
will definitely come in handy when you're up close and personal.
Multistrike Kick 6KK
6KK - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
6,4,6,6,12
-6
8
8
8%
Normal Hit Combo, +1AP on hit
Mobilize: Spinning Strike 22_88K[K]
(2)_(8)K(K) - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
22
20,4,4,4,40
6
KND
LNC
12%
.
Unarmed Strikes: Analyze the Opponent and Aim for a Lethal Hit
Among the techniques available to you when unarmed, there are those that help
you analyze the enemy by stacking up analysis points when you hit. These carry
over between rounds, and when enough have been accumulated, attacks such as
Core Disruption (4K) become lethal hits that will greatly restore your guard
stamina. Using unarmed strikes early on to analyze your opponent and then aiming
for lethal hits near the match's end can be a deadly strategy. Check the move list
to see which attacks stack analysis points.
Core Disruption 4K
4K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
10,12
-8
2
2
4%
Normal Hit Combo
Critical Edges
Suppression: Extermination Gambit
Properties
A quick, easy-to-use critical edge. It can also be performed by pressing
A+B+K, or AAA+B+K during Aerial Leap, in which case it will restore
your guard stamina during the attack throw.
. Restores 10% guard stamina, last input can be delayed
Tips
This technique is best utilized by including it in combos to increase their damage
output. It also works well as a follow-up to a successful Suppression: Composite
Slash (AGS 4A+G), and can even function as an effective
break attack if your soul gauge is full.
Limiter Release: Self-Destruct
Properties
A critical edge only available if you are in critical condition with little health
remaining. It can deal Incredible damage if it connects, but using it will cause you
grievous injury as well.
Limiter Release: Self-Destruct 6A+B+K
6A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
36
116
-32
KND
KND
10%
.
Tips
This attack is slow, which makes it difficult to land. It is not a technique to be
used lightly. However, if you can crush your opponent's guard or create a large
enough opening, you just might be able to pull it off.
Soul Charge
Enhanced Assault Power
While soul charged, you gain even greater options for combos that increase your
ability to inhibit your opponent's movements. Severing Sequence (First Class) -
Aerial Leap (during soul charge BBBB) is especially powerful as a
counter hit because every strike of the combo will connect. You can delay the
follow-up attack for Revolving Strike (First Class) ~ Aerial Leap (during soul
charge 3AKK), allowing you to feint past an opponent's guard. This can
be a valuable asset when used to vary your attacks in close-range combat.
Severing Sequence (First Class) ~ AL SC BBBB
SC BBBB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
12,10,10,17,21
-4
LNC
LNC
15%
Counter Hit Combo 64 damage total . into AL
Revolving Strike (First Class) ~ AL SC 3AKK
SC 3AKK - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
11,13,8,9,16
-6
LNC
LNC
19%
Normal Hit Combo first 2 hits and last 3 hits, delayable, into AL
Greatly Increased Combo Damage
Mobilize: Piercing Assault (First Class) (during soul charge 66BB) is one
of your main attacks, able to deal colossal damage and be worked into many
combos. It's especially effective when used after the Aggression Shift throw
Suppression: Composite Slash (AGS 4A+G).
Your pod will supplement your soul charge techniques in various ways, including
providing cover fire when some powerful techniques leave you open, as well as
helping you pull off combos you otherwise couldn't. For example. Assault Pattern
(4BBB) deals a lot of damage but normally leaves you wide open. When
you perform it soul charged, however, your pod will fire its Gatling gun after you
swing, reducing the risk to you should your attack be blocked. Similarly, during
Shifted Support Kick ~ Aerial Leap (AGS BB) your pod will
aid you with a follow-up spear attack that lifts your opponent into the air,
allowing you to further chain into Airborne Slash Pattern: Charged Laser (while
soul charged during Aerial Leap AAA) for more damage.
Assault Pattern: Charged Gatling SC 4BBB
SC 4BBB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
24
25,17,27,3,2,2
2
STN
STN
35%
Normal Hit Combo
Shifted Support Kick ~ AL SC AGS BB
SC AGS BB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
28
16,17,11
6
KND
KND
13%
Normal Hit Combo. into AL
AL ~ Airborne Slash Pattern: Charged Laser SC AL AAA
SC AL AAA - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
12
8,6,6,5,6,11
-
LNC
LNC
-
Normal Hit Combo
Soul Stance: Charged Support
A soul attack that puts you in a soul charged state and has your pod perform a
support attack. You can switch to Aggression Shift with 6 upon hit or guard. or
similarly shift to Ariel Leap with 8, giving you the chance to rush down your
opponent with soul charge techniques.
Soul Stance: Charged Support 236A+B+K
236A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
24,4,11
-2
4
4
9%
Normal Hit Combo
Reversal Edge
Following Up with A
AAA can be used to knock your opponent out of the ring, and is probably
the best option you have when you've got your opponent cornered. If you score a
lethal hit with A, you should try to follow it up with AB to chain hits and
start an air combo.
Following Up with B
This attack delivers two hits with your spear. When your opponent is open for a
lethal hit or guard crush, you can use [B] to deal even more damage.
Following Up with K
Landing this attack enables you to perform an Aerial Leap and subsequent air
combo. Should you hit your opponent with a lethal hit, you'll proceed to knock
them high Into the air with your combat bracers. making them an easy target for a
heavily damaging combo.
upon hitting opponent from the back
into AL
(3)_(6)_(9)A+G - Attack Level: 
+2AP Restores 6% Guard Stamina
. Counter Hit Combo
(2)_(8)K(K) - Attack Level: 
. 
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