Soulcalibur VI/Groh/Strategy

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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
33_66_99AA
Sc 33.pngSc 5.pngSc 66.pngSc 5.pngSc 99.pngSc A.pngSc A.png (3)_(6)_(9)AA - Attack Level: Sc H.pngSc M.png
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
33_66_99BB
Sc 33.pngSc 5.pngSc 66.pngSc 5.pngSc 99.pngSc B.pngSc B.png (3)_(6)_(9)BB - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.png
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
Sc 6.pngSc A.pngSc A.png 6AA - Attack Level: Sc H.pngSc M.png
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
Sc 6.pngSc B.pngSc B.png 6BB - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.png
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
Sc 1.pngSc A.png 1A - Attack Level: Sc L.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
26 20 -16 4 4 4%
Steel Judgment
3B
Sc 3.pngSc B.png 3B - Attack Level: Sc M.png
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
Sc B.pngSc +.pngSc K.png B+K - Attack Level:
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
- - - - - -
19F total. Sc SS.png
AVN ~ Endless Quest
AVN A/[A]
AVN Sc A.png A - Attack Level: Sc L.pngSc L.pngSc L.pngSc L.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
24 9,9,9,11 -20 KND KND 7.8%
Normal Hit Combo. Sc LH.png versus opponent recovering from a guard break
AVN Sc AA.png (A) - Attack Level: Sc L.pngSc L.pngSc L.pngSc L.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
33 12,12,12,12 -8 KND KND 15.8%
Sc LH.png

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 ~ AVN
4A6
Sc 4.pngSc A.pngSc 6.png 4A6 - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
30 35 3 11 11 4%
TS. 30F recovery, 60F total. Sc SS.png into AVN
Questing Fang ~ AVN
6A6
Sc 6.pngSc A.pngSc 6.png 6A6 - Attack Level: Sc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 16 -4 4 8 1.7%
28F recovery, 44F total. Sc SS.png into AVN
Darting Raven ~ AVN
6BB6
Sc 6.pngSc B.pngSc B.pngSc 6.png 6BB6 - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 14,20 -4 8 8 1.7%
Normal Hit Combo. 30F recovery, 67F total. Sc SS.png into AVN
Scarlet Sleeve ~ AVN
A+B6
Sc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.pngSc 6.png A+B6 - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
38 42 9 LNC LNC 15.4%
32F recovery, 70F total. Sc BA.png. Sc SS.png into AVN
AVN ~ Arondight's Roar
AVN A+B
AVN Sc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.png A+B - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
20 16 -16 KND KND 4%
35F recovery, 55F total. Sc AT.png

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

AVN ~ Nameless Blade
AVN B
AVN Sc B.pngSc B.png BB - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.pngSc M.pngSc M.png
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
22_88B
Sc 22.pngSc 5.pngSc 88.pngSc B.png (2)_(8)B - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
22 40 -16 KND KND 9%
39F recovery, 61F total Sc LH.png versus whiffed "medium" and "strong" verticals

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.

Sir Tristan's Charity
4A
Sc 4.pngSc A.png 4A - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
30 35 -4 4 4 4%
TS. 37F recovery, 67F total
Benovlence Step
4B
Sc 4.pngSc B.png 4B - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
22 23 -8 4 4 2.8%
TS Sc LH.png When hitting back turned opponent

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
11_44_77A
Sc 11.pngSc 5.pngSc 44.pngSc 5.pngSc 77.pngSc A.png (1)_(4)_(7)A - Attack Level: Sc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
30 30 0 8 8 4%
Sc GI.png[7-19] vs verticals Sc LH.png upon hit after successful guard impact

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
Sc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.pngSc +.pngSc K.png A+B+K - Attack Level: Sc M.png
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
SC Sc 1.pngSc A.pngSc K.png 1AK - Attack Level: Sc L.pngSc SM.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
26 22,44 -22 KND KND 12%
Sc AT.png. Sc LH.png in post-GI
Calamitous Judgment
SC 3BB
SC Sc 3.pngSc B.pngSc B.png 3BB - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.pngSc M.pngSc M.png
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.

AVN ~ Steed of the Night ~ AVN
SC AVN 6
SC AVN Sc 6.png 6 - Attack Level:
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
- - - - - -
Sc SS.png into AVN
AVN ~ Cover of Darkness ~ AVN
SC AVN 4
SC AVN Sc 4.png 4 - Attack Level:
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
- - - - - -
Teleport behind on F13. Sc SS.png
AVN ~ Demon King Slayer
SC AVN 6A
SC AVN Sc 6.pngSc A.png 6A - Attack Level: Sc H.pngSc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
33 22,44 4 KND KND 14%
Normal Hit Combo. 36F recovery, 79F total. Sc BA.png
Curse of Morgan ~ Steed of the Night
SC 1BB6
SC Sc 1.pngSc B.pngSc B.pngSc 6.png 1BB6 - Attack Level: Sc L.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
22 24,30 -9 -1 -1 6.6%
Counter Hit Combo. Sc SS.png 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/ ~ AVN
236A+B+K/236A+B+K6
Sc 2.pngSc 3.pngSc 6.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.pngSc +.pngSc K.png 236A+B+K - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 39 -6 2 2 9%
When used on yellow health, resotres health (even on guard)
Sc 2.pngSc 3.pngSc 6.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.pngSc +.pngSc K.pngSc 6.png 236A+B+K6 - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 39 2 10 10 9%
Sc SS.png into AVN. When used on yellow health, resotres 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.