This fighting style features a weighty longsword paired with a dagger/gun
combination, and requires superhuman strength and skill to wield effectively. A
forceful strike can turn the tide of battle in one fell swoop, while combos that
utilize both weapons leave no openings for an enemy to exploit.
The gun can be used to hit an opponent from a distance, blindingly fast leaps can
close the gap and impale them, and inhumanly high jumps can be used to come at
them from above. With such a wide range of moves, what is a challenger to do?
This style even utilizes walls to further broaden its range of attacks, climbing and
kicking off of them to launch fierce combinations. Anyone bombarded by this
style's many fearsome techniques will soon find themselves consigned to Davy
Jones' Locker.
Style Lesson: Beginner
Effortless Mid-Range Offense
This style has a plethora of powerful mid-range attacks. Simple options to
forestall your foe include Lagging Wave (33_66_99A), Bile
Lunges (66B), and Head Scratch Kick (33_66_99K).
Lagging Wave 33_66_99A
(3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
28
-10
KND
KND
4%
Bile Lunges 66B
(6)B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
24,30
-14
6
KND
9%
followup on close hit (causes 66 damage)
Head Scratch Kick 33_66_99K
(3)_(6)_(9)K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
18
-4
2
10
3%
Once the opponent is pinned down, you can keep up your offensive with Riot Storm
(33_99B) and Galleon Sinker (44K), which let you recover quickly
even if blocked.
Riot Storm 33_99B
(3)_(9)B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
26
38
-6
LNC
LNC
15%
Galleon Sinker 44K
(4)K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
24
32
-4
KND
KND
9%
Tech Jump[18-31]. Tech Crouch[30-RC]. Can be up to +3 oB depending on distance
If your opponent is in a standing guard, hitting them with chain attacks that open
with a low attack like Gibbering Torpedo (22_88AA) or Scissor
Lifter (1aB) is a good option.
Gibbering Torpedo 22_88AA
(2)_(8)AA - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
24
14,14
-14
KND
KND
3%
Tech Crouch[20-37]. Launcher if only 2nd hit lands. Counter Hit Combo
Scissor Lifter 1aB
1aB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
24
10,12
-20
-6
-6
3%
Normal Hit Combo. Jails
Close Combat Strategies
This style shows its true potential when it has a foe with their back against a wall.
Once you're up close, open with Half- Mast Wave (6AA) or Sail Nautilus
(6BB) to keep pushing your opponent back.
Half-Mast Wave 6AA
6AA - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
14,22
-6
KND
KND
3%
Does not jail
Sail Nautilus 6BB
6BB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
14,31
-14
KND
KND
9%
Another choice is to crack their defenses with powerful middle attacks and throws
like Cannonball Lifter (3B) and Killer X (2A+B).
Cannonball Lifter 3B
3B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
19
28
-14
LNC
LNC
9%
STN and reduced damage on tip hit
Killer X 2A+B
2A+B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
30
-6
KND
KND
9%
(counterhit vs light attack). Tech Crouch[19-RC]
Using the Dread Charge Stance
Changing into Dread Charge by using moves like Half—mast Wave (6A[A]),
Lagging Wave (33_66_99[A]), and Devastater (while rising [B])
lets you adjust the timing of your attacks, giving you an offensive edge. If the
opponent misses while you are dodging back, hit them with Geo Da Ray (during
Dread Charge B)
Half-mast Wave ~ DC 6A[A]
6A(A) - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
14,22
-1
KND
KND
2%
Into DC
Lagging Wave ~ DC 33_66_99[A]
(3)_(6)_(9)(A) - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
28
-17
KND
KND
4%
i61 (-17 on guard) to enter stance for DC A, DC B, DC K and DC A+B. 7 more frames for DC B+K, DC 6 and DC G..
Devastater ~ DC WR [B]
WR (B) - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
30
-20
LNC
LNC
9%
Tech Crouch[0-6]. into DC
DC ~ Geo Da Ray DC B
DC B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
11
30,10
-16
LNC
LNC
9%
DS if B is held near a wall. GC. Tech Jump
If the foe is wary of your stance, continue your attack with Damned Onslaught
(during Dread Charge A) or Rolling Slapper (during Dread Charge K): quick
moves that allow you to act first if blocked.
DC ~ Damned Onslaught DC A
DC A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
27
12,20
2
KND
KND
3%
Tech Jump[14-24]. Normal Hit Combo
DC ~ Rolling Slapper DC K
DC K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
30
20,20
2
STN
KND
3%
Normal Hit Combo. Tech Jump[25-39]
Style Lesson: Adept
Go for Wall Combos
One of this style's outstanding features is the number of options available when
you're near a wall. For example, using Head Snap Kick (bK) or Cursed Blow
(while rising A) into Anchor Steep Kick (4KK) to cause a wall hit gives you
a chance at a massive wall combo.
Head Snap Kick bK
bK - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
26
28
2
KND
KND
9%
Tech Jump[11-27]
Cursed Blow WR A
WR A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
18
-16
16
16
3%
Tech Crouch[0-15]
Anchor Steep Kick 4KK
4KK - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
16,20
-12
0
0
8%
during the attack. Counter Hit Combo
The throw Dead Compass (33_66_99A+G) is helpful against
opponents that use a standing guard to defend against middle attacks. While it
doesn't do damage, it's impossible to grapple break, and if your opponent is
against a wall you can follow up with a wall combo.
Dead Compass 33_66_99A+G
(3)_(6)_(9)A+G - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
0
-
-
-
-
Unbreakable.
Dread Storm
Walls aren't just for combos with this style: they're also needed to pull off certain
techniques. Using moves like Dark Flame ~ Dread Storm (22_88[B+K])
and Geo Da Ray ~ Dread Storm (during Dread Charge 2_8[B]) when near a
wall will put you into the Dread Storm stance.
From here, you can use A, B, or K to do one of three attacks.
B is a charge that lets you move first if blocked.
A is a wide horizontal attack that will inflict a lethal hit if your foe tries to dodge with 8-way run.
K is a low attack that is hard to see coming.
DS ~ Rolling Geo Da Ray DS B
DS B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
-
66
-6
LNC
LNC
50%
Tech Jump. Can be up to +6 depending on distance
DS ~ Soaring Spider DS A
DS A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
38
-8
KND
KND
4%
on run counter. Tech Jump. Can be up to +2 depending on distance
DS ~ Abduction DS K
DS K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
26
32
-10
KND
KND
9%
. Tech Jump
These attacks come from angles that are hard to defend from, so pay attention to
positioning and utilize walls to their maximum effect.
Style Lesson: Master
Master 214:B (Fast)
If you press 4 and B simultaneously during the 214B command, you will
perform Geo Da Ray Rafaga, a swift and powerful charge attack. It leaves you
open if blocked, so it cannot be used haphazardly. However, it is the perfect
technique to use after baiting out a miss from your opponent, or to extend the
damage of a juggle.
Geo Da Ray Rafaga 214:B
214B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
30
-26
LNC
LNC
9%
at max range is -15 on block. Perfect input for +8 damage. Tech Jump[19-56]
Slash Through Weaker Attacks
While this style has few quick moves, many of its attacks have priority in a clash.
Killer X (2A+B) is especially potent, as it will overwhelm a weaker attack and
deliver a lethal hit. This is easier after hitting with Storm Signal (a6), Anchor
Knee Kick (6K), or in other situations where you can move first and gain
priority over a foe's A, 2A , or other weak attacks.
Storm Signal a6
a6 - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
14,12
-8
6
6
3%
comes out at i24
Anchor Knee Kick 6K
6K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
14
-4
6
6
3%
Using Special Movement from a Run
Dark Flame can be used during an 8—way run by pressing B+K, and will put you
into Dread Charge afterward. If you hold the button during the move and hit a
wall, you will switch to Dread Storm. Use this in arenas with walls to make your
attacks more unpredictable than ever.
Critical Edge
Casa de Leviathan
Properties
A charging attack, followed by a high-damage critical edge if the initial attack
hits. This pushes the opponent a great distance, letting you use the wall for a
continued assault afterward.
Casa de Leviathan A+B+K
A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
80
-16
KND
KND
10%
invincible [15-16].
Tips
This is best used as part of a combo or after an opponent misses an attack at mid
range. If it hits and the foe is near a wall, you can use Dark Flame (22_88[B+K]) or other techniques to keep up the pressure.
Soul Charge
Use the Wall Stance Anywhere
This move chains from Geo Da Ray (during Dread Charge 2_8B), causing
you to kick off of thin air and letting you use Dread Storm techniques. This allows
you to use wall attacks where there is no wall to terrorize your opponent.
Greater Offense with Expanded Teleportation
Many moves gain teleport effects when you are soul charged, which, among other
benefits, can help you avoid getting counterattacked. Deep Sea Storm Flare
(during soul charge BBBB) is an excellent example of this: it eliminates
the period of vulnerability before the fourth attack if the third is blocked, and
increases the damage on a hit.
Deep Sea Storm Flare SC BBBB
SC BBBB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
12,11,37,16
6
KND
KND
13%
3rd and 4th hits Normal Hit Combo. Counter Hit Combo. SC. (4th hit)
In addition, the movement speed of Dark Flame (22_88B+K) is
improved, giving you much greater mobility.
Cyclops Carnage
A soul attack that starts with a sword strike and is immediately followed up with a
gunshot. The sword strike has a quick start—up that makes it great for
close-range combat, while its long-range gunshot can punish opponents from a
distance. You can cancel the second hit with G.
Cyclops Carnage/ ~ Cancel 236A+B+K/236A+B+KG
236A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
24,14
10
KND
KND
8%
(2nd hit)
236A+B+KG - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
24
-7
-3
-3
4%
Reversal Edge
Following Up with A
A horizontal slash with a number of follow-ups. You can guarantee a combo with AA
on a normal hit, or AB on a lethal hit.
If an opponent blocks, you can catch them off guard by using [A] to go into Dread
Charge.
Following Up with B
A middle attack that slashes upward. A hit causes you to combo your airborne foe
automatically. Holding the input while soul charged will turn this into Black Storm
Ignition, which inflicts heavy damage.
Following Up with K
Delivers a kick from the opponent's side that causes you to switch positions. This
move is ideal if you are cornered at the edge of the arena.
(3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level: 
(6)B - Attack Level: 
followup on close hit (causes 66 damage)
(3)_(6)_(9)K - Attack Level: 
(counterhit vs light attack). Tech Crouch[19-RC]
6A(A) - Attack Level: 
(B) - Attack Level: 
during the attack. Counter Hit Combo
(3)_(6)_(9)A+G - Attack Level: 
(4th hit)