Soulcalibur VI/Haohmaru/Strategy

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Meter Usage

Critical Edge

At i20 with the range it has, Haohmaru's critical edge seems to be one of the weakest in the game, but the key is the way he can combo into it.

He can do various strengths of CE punish with different starters of different speeds.

i14: aB CE -- 65 damage i16: WR B CE, or just SA combo which does 75+SC i18: 66B CE -- 80 i20: regular CE -- 74

He can also combo into from command throws:

(A+G) 66B CE -- 80 4(A+G) aB CE -- 68

Complimenting throws, 3B CE does 71.

It's also possible to do the pretzel CE input after confirming a 3B or 4(A+G) to add three damage. For 3B, you can use the 3 part of 3B as part of the pretzel. For 4(A+G), wait until the opponent fully switches sides, then do 3 41236 aB 421B+K.

Being able to do 70+ from both a throw and a mid when you have meter makes ending rounds easy, as they are forced to guess right or lose the round.

If you are really good at hit confirming, you can safely fish for 66B CE. A safe opener to 80 damage is not even close to the worst meter option in the game, and Haoh can do even better.

Soul Charge

Haoh's regular SC at first seems to only excel at whiff punishing and doing gimmicky tracking tornados, but dig a little deeper and you'll find that he has threatening mixup tools for every defensive option the opponent does, through combo routes to 623A+B BT B+K 2B+KB.

-Throws lead to either aB or 66B into 623A+B -4B is an i16 mid CH tool that combos to 2B, which combos to 623A+B -623A/623:A is a tracking high that is a regular move, but on CH it combos to the 623A+B combo -44A is a tracking mid that combos on CH to 623A+B, somewhat CH confirmable -22AB is a fast tracking high that combos to 2B+KB -6A is a middle speed high that combos to 623A+B on CH, though it is a difficult CH confirm -66B+KB is a strong mid that does 14 in chip damage, 20% guard damage, the second hit cannot be GI'd, and can lead to WF on hit confirm -2B+KB similarly is a strong mid with 14 chip, it does 24% guard damage, the string jails, and it knocks down. It also gives 2 slashes -B+K is the least useful as a mid, but its damaging range is longer than the other two, so it can let you place a big damage mid at yet another range.

Additionally, his ronin cancel mixup gets a big boost. -421B/8A+B does 18/14 chip and 14% guard damage, while being 0 on block and beating RE -If you think they'll step, cancelling to 623:A will CH that and combo to 623A+B -Cancelling into 623KBB can also be decent pressure, as there are two places to stop the string, three if you count whether to ronin cancel at all. If 66BK for example hits, you can confirm for the BB. If just 623K CHs, 2B+KB combos for 65

So, the idea is that if you run at them, at any point you are threatening to do 66B into ronin stuff, or you may hit them stepping with 623:A, 22AB, or 44A. If they let you in close, you can do his devastating throw mixup, where if they break the throw they still have to deal with a 623:A/66B/runup throw/66B+KB mixup. AABB can also useful here in catching step quickly, and if AA hits, the BB string ender is a force block, and it can be done after hit confirming AA.

Scary run-in mixups tend to encourage pokeouts and RE from the opponent, so shuffling in and out and baiting this can easily induce a whiff, which you can punish with 623A+B or 66B into 623A+B. Throwing a 236A tornado from a distance can hit people trying to poke out early, as well. 44K on non-LH can combo to aB into 623A+B.

His oki becomes much more devastating and safer since 2B+KB does not result in a recoil, so if you get a knockdown, you can force these mixups constantly. Just remember to run forward after his knockdowns to chase down techers.

His punishment i14 and above also becomes incredible. -aB and 2B combo to 623A+B for 66 and 59, respectively -at i16 and above you can go right into 623A+B for 86

Not so useful SC moves are B+K and 8B+K. B+K -has armor to it, but this does little to help it land. -It only absorbs one hit and usually gives the opponent time to block after an absorb. -It's rare that the absorb will result in a hit, at best it will prevent a CH from some moves. 8B+K -the evasion frames are (TC 12-13) (TJ 16-?), not very useful. Must call out a low or throw far in advance, and if wrong you will be stepped and punished or interrupted.

Soul Attack

SA is a powerful i16 punish, either doing far more damage than any other SA, or granting Rage without being low health.

The input is 236A+B+K AABBKKABKKKKB+K, but mashing buttons that aren't A+B near the end will do the entire sequence. Completing the sequence does 45 damage, doing it with all the correct buttons adds 3 damage, and hitting all the JFs adds another 3 damage. Either way, hit it and they are sent across the stage, with you in rage and SC (but not RXP).

The sequence is ronin cancellable after the 3rd to last hit (special cancellable). If blocked, this is an opportunity to use A+B/214B or SC 8A+B/421B to do some chip damage and be at +0. On hit, this is an opportunity to ronin cancel into 623A+B BT B+K 2B+KB for 75 damage and better oki than completing the sequence. 623A+B into BT B+K 421B tech traps all on some, and is at least a force block which results in the best oki on hit. The drawback to this combo is that you don't get Rage, so it's up to you to judge whether 30 damage and better oki is worth the Rage.

Rage

Rage is entered by having your health bar drop below the tick mark or by completing Soul Attack on hit without ronin cancelling after the 3rd to last hit.

The bonuses favor whiff punishment and mixups with throws, as well as providing bonuses to normal attacks. However, you are usually low health when in rage, so if you are wrong on the mixups or fail a whiff punish, you could lose the round.

623B/2A+B with Lethal Hit on whiff punishment. Combo followup is 623KK 623B or just 623B for ease of use. At i18 it's able to whiff punish 2As with good reactions. The frame 4 TC on this move also makes it a tempting risk to take. In either case, the easy input makes it easier to do reactive whiff punishes or step-TC.

623K gets a safe K extension which adds damage and creates hesitation from punishing the first K. This makes 66BKK another great whiff punisher, though doing a bit less than a LH 2A+B. The second hit can be made unsteppable by spacing the 623K or 66BK so that the K connects late, giving less time between the blockstun and the second K. The first hit remains steppable and both hits are GIable, so mixing up the ronin cancel to 214K, 623:A, or 214B is needed.

To compliment 66BKK as the mid part of the mixup, command throws will combo to 66BKK. (A+G) 66BKK and 4(A+G) aB 623KK are the combos.

Rage makes 66B do 67, (A+G) do 67, and 4(A+G) do 58, allowing for easy meterless round ending mixups.

Punishment improves with opportunity to aB 623KK for i14, or with meter at i14, 236B+K for 65 damage.

Lastly, in Rage, holding SC causes a Rage Explode.

Rage Explode

Rage Explode gives a damage boost to all attacks and the addition of some very strong tools, at the expense of not being able to enter Rage for the rest of the game.

Rage Explode grants access to both Rage and SC moves, as well as unique moves Issen (4A+B+K), 6B+K A+G, and a further extended 623KBBB string.

Issen is i14, reaches a very long distance, and combos out of throws and any ronin cancel on hit. After usage, you lose Rage and Rage Explode but retain SC. Its damage depends on how much SC time you have left. When SC time gets below 27%, comboing to Issen is less favorable than comboing to 623A+B, which will do extra damage from the Rage Explode bonus.

So, it's a race against time to make use of the Issen, putting pressure on the opponent to stall you. However, all methods of stalling are vulnerable.

If the opponent is hit by the Rage 4(A+B+K) RXP SC blast, they are at -8 from a distance, an immediate Issen will CH their movement for maximum Issen damage. Knowledgable opponents will then want to stand still and block and punish this if it comes, as Issen is very unsafe.

Standing still leaves them open to command throws, which combo right into Issen. Any pokeout or RE to avoid a mixup leaves them open to being baited into an Issen whiff punish. SC too can be baited with movement and exploited by running in for a mixup.

Another option for RXP offense is to use WF. WF A+G is a 70 damage unbreakable throw.

Notice we lack safe options that lead to Issen on ducking. We could instead use the standard SC mids, or go for a 3B, but by the end of the game, where you should be using RXP, you also are likely to have one or two of the slash LHs available. With three heavy slashes landed, you have access to a LH mid, WF BA, and with five slashes, 66B 236B which jails and is safe and LHs.

66BKBBB is similar in usage to 66KBB in regular SC, and can be used as the mid part of the mixup as well, as you can hit confirm the 66B after the K hits.

If you're really good at hit confirming, Issen is possible off any ronin cancellable move except 44A NH.

Issen damage by SC time left (roughly): 100%-72%: 98 72%-50%: 86 50%-27%: 74 27%-17%: 62 17%-0%: 50

Example Issen combos (damage is for 100%-72% time): (A+G) 66B 4A+B+K (102) 4(A+G) 4A+B+K (101) 66B/WR B/2B 4A+B+K (102/95/75) 3B/22B 4A+B+K (91/88) 44K 4A+B+K (102) CH 4B 4A+B+K (97) CH 22AB/623:A 4A+B+K (93/89) CH 44A 4A+B+K (117) 236A 4A+B+K (90) LH WF BA 4A+B+K (117)

Combat Lessons

Fighting Style

A dynamic sword style using the blade Fugudoku that involves searching for an opening and, when the time is right, unleashing a single mighty strike that can cleave foes clean in half.

Mixing several original techniques with Nicotine Caffeine's teachings, this style involves keeping your distance and waiting for the perfect moment. Then, when the opponent makes their move, unleashing a fearsome slash that can change the tide of battle in an instant.

When the wielder toes the brink of death, they will achieve Max Rage, imbuing their sword with savage energy.

If this energy explodes with a roar of fury, the ensuing force is like the wrath of an infernal demon.

This power can annihilate all enemies before it—even gods.

Style Lesson: Beginner

Pressure and Punish with Power Slash Techniques

This style specializes in destructive single-strike attacks, the most devastating of those being the Power Slash attacks. Examples include Iron Splitter (B+K) and Rising Heavy Slash (2B+K), which each deal critical damage in just one blow.

Iron Splitter
B+K

B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
28	70	-14	-4	-4	15%
Power Slash. post-GI. 82 dmg in rage, 98 in RXP

Rising Heavy Slash
2B+K

2B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	45	-14	-4	-4	15%
Power Slash. Can be done as FC. . Tech Crouch[6-12]. vs whiffed throw.

Power Slash moves can have the following properties:

The path they carve in the air is colored.
They have slow startup, but inflict a great deal of damage.
Under certain conditions. they can trigger lethal hits and deal enough damage to win the match.
If guarded. the moves will put you in a staggered state. making you vulnerable.

Not all Power Slash moves have these properties, but trying to land them in battle is the key to this style.

The easiest way to land a Power Slash move is to perform one after your

opponent misses their attack. From mid-range, you can feint with Cyclone Slash (6A+B) to bait your opponent's attack, then dodge with an B-way run and immediately punish with iron Splitter (B+K).

Cyclone Slash
6A+B/236A

6A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
36	22	-10	LNC	LNC	6%
input as . . . for increased damage
236A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
36	26	-10	LNC	LNC	6%
Ronin Technique

Guard Break with Ronin Technique Cancels

This style also has special moves called Ronin Techniques. They deal chip damage when guarded. and can be performed after canceling certain attacks upon hit or guard. After pressuring your opponent with moves like Cyclone Slash (6A+B) or Iron Splitter (B+K), you can dash forward and use the middle attack Diagonal Slash (33_66_99B) or Balance Breaker (Front) ([A+G]), as well as throws to break your opponent's guard. Diagonal Slash can be canceled into a Ronin Technique, so once it hits, you can combo into moves like the Crescent Moon Slash (2A+B). If you use Balance Breaker (Front) to stagger your opponent, you can immediately follow up by inputting 66BB to perform Diagonal Slash (Cancel) ~ Crescent Moon Slash.

Diagonal Slash
33_66_99B

(3)_(6)_(9)B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	20	-10	0	0	6%
into Ronin Technique upon hit or guard possible.

Diagonal Slash (cancel) ~ Crescent Moon Slash
33_66_99BB/33_66_99B623B

(3)_(6)_(9)BB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	45	-18	KND	KND	17%
2nd attack input . . . for increased damage

Balance Breaker (Front)
[A+G]

+ (A)+(G) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	0	-	18	-	-
6

Crescent Moon Slash
2A+B/623B

2A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	28	-18	LNC	LNC	14%
input as . . . for increased damage. Tech Crouch[3-17].
623B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	32	-18	LNC	LNC	14%

Landing Power Slash Techniques

This style does not excel at long distances. However, moves like Rushing Forward Fist (33_66_99K) have fast startup and can hit distant opponents. If your opponent dodges the attack by crouching or using an 8-way run, punish hem with the middle horizontal attack Rushing Vagrant Sweep (33_66_99A). If the opponent uses feints, you can perform Iron Splitter (B+K) from an 8-way run to dominate.

Rushing Forward Fist
33_66_99K

(3)_(6)_(9)K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
12	14	-2	6	10	2%

Rushing Vagrant Sweep
33_66_99A

(3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	20	-12	6	6	4%

Style Lesson: Adept

Using Warrior's Focus to Break the Opponent's Guard

This style's unique movement action Warrior's Focus (6B+K) is a great way to stagger your opponent. Moves like the middle attack Haze (During Warrior's Focus BA) and the low attack Windstorm Splitter (During Warrior's Focus KA) can easily break your opponent's guard. If you've activated Rage Explosion, you'll have access to Judgment Sky Divider (With Rage Explosion & during Warrior's Focus A+G), which your opponent cannot grapple break out of.

Warrior's Focus
6B+K

6B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	-	-	-	-	-
14f to enter stance. Tech Crouch[8-RC]. into WF

WF ~ Haze
WF BA

WF BA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	22	-8	4	4	10%
when stacked 3 Power Slashes. Normal Hit Combo

WF ~ Windstorm Splitter
WF KA

WF KA - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	16	-16	-2	-2	5%
Normal Hit Combo

RXP ~ WF ~ Judgment Sky Divider
RXP WF A+G

RXP WF A+G - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
18	70	-	KND	KND	-
(unbreakable)

Triggering Max Rage When Health is Low

When your health is low. you'll give in to your anger and enter your Max Rage state, increasing your strength. While in this state, you'll be enveloped in a red aura and have access to special, more powerful moves you normally can't perform. There is no time limit to Max Rage and it will continue until the next battle, but using Flame of the Conqueror (With Max Rage 6A+B+K) will end the state.

RG ~ RXP ~ Flame of the Conqueror
RG RXP 6A+B+K/236B+K

RG RXP 6A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	66	-28	KND	KND	10%
input as . . . for increased damage. .
RG 236B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	65	-28	KND	KND	10%
30% Guard damage upon hit. Ends RG/RXP state.

The Once-per-match Rage Explosion

Rage Explosion (With Max Rage 4[A+B+K]) is a special soul charge that can only be triggered with Max Rage. When triggered, you'll be surrounded in a blue aura, release a shockwave that hits your opponent, and have access to special attacks. Rage Explosion is more powerful than a normal soul charge, and Lightning Blade (With Rage Explosion 4A+B+K) packs enough power to defeat your opponent in an instant. However, Rage Explosion, like a normal soul charge, has a time limit. and using moves like Flame of the Conqueror (With Rage Explosion 6A+B+K) or Lightning Blade (With Rage Explosion 4A+B+K) will instantly end the state. Additionally, triggering Rage Explosion will remove the Rage icon near your health bar, meaning you can't trigger it again in the same match.

RG ~ Rage Explosion
RG 4A+B+K

RG ++ 4(A)+(B)+(K) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
6	0	0	8	8	0%
and RXP. . . Invul since i4.

RXP ~ Lightning Blade
RXP 4A+B+K

RXP 4A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	86	-26	KND	KND	9%
Ronin Technique. Damage increase based on how much gauge remains. Ends RXP but not SC.

Style Lesson: Master

Making Use of Deflect

Deflect (236A+B) is a special guard impact unique to this style. With it. you can only deflect high and middle weapon-based attacks, but you'll be immune to reverse impacts, making it a worthwhile option. Unlike normal guard impacts, you'll be able to leave your opponent open even if they use a strong attack, so pay attention to their attack animation and punish accordingly!

Deflect
236A+B

236A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	-	-	-	-	-
[4-10] vs & non-kick attacks

Dealing with the Staggered State

If your opponent guards your Power Slash technique, you'll enter a staggered state and be vulnerable. However. while in this state, you'll be able to cancel into a Ronin Technique or Deflect (236A+B), so you're not completely defenseless. For example, you can evade high and middle attacks with Calm Blade (4A+B) and prevent a counterattack. You can also use Earthquake Slice (8A+B) to dodge low attacks. If your opponent is too cautious to perform any attacks, you can force them to guard Titanium Splitter (A+B), giving you a chance to keep the pressure up.

Calm Blade
4A+B/421K

4A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
28	27	6	KND	KND	15%
Parry [8-18] vs H M attacks. Input as 4 2 1 K for increased damage. if successful parry.
421K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
-	28	6	KND	KND	15%
Parry [8-18] vs & attacks. if successful parry

Earthquake Slice
8A+B/421B

8A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
28	30	-14	KND	KND	14%
input as . . . for increased damage. Tech Jump[6-27].
421B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
28	36	-14	KND	KND	14%
Tech Jump[6-27].

Titanium Splitter
A+B/214B

A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
36	40	0	STN	STN	15%
input as . . . for increased damage. vs GI.
214B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
36	50	0	STN	STN	15%
on impact counter.

Control Your Rage to Emerge Victorious

This style has three options by which you can increase your power: Max Rage, which can be triggered at low health; soul charge. which can be triggered at the cost of one soul gauge; and Rage Explosion, which can only be triggered once per match. Mastering your Rage and these options is key to coming out on top. During Max Rage, you're at low health, but you can use Flame of the Conqueror (With Max Rage 6A+B+K), which has fast startup, and Crescent Moon Slash (2A+B) gains a lethal hit condition causing it to trigger when you strike an opponent who missed an attack. Utilize these options to punish opponents rushing to end the battle quickly.

While soul charged, you not only gain access to special commands, but having your Power Slash attack guarded will not put you into a staggered state. You'll also be able overwhelm your opponent with combos like Force Fang ~ Warrior's Focus (While soul charged AABB6) and Curving Strike ~ Surging Tide (While soul charged 623KBB). Rage Explosion gives you the benefits of both a soul charge and Max Rage, but if you use it too early in the match, you won't have it later when you might need it most.

Force Fang ~ WF
SC AABB6

SC AABB6 - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	28,63	0	8	16	17%
. into WF

Curving Strike ~ Surging Tide
SC 623KBB

SC 623KBB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	35	-4	6	6	14%

Critical Edges

Judgment Blast Slash

Properties

A powerful Ronin Technique that requires one soul gauge to use. It can be performed with A+B+K, but if you perform it with 341236421B+K instead, you'll deal more damage.

Judgment Blast Slash
A+B+K/341236421B+K

A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
20	79	-22	KND	KND	21%
input as . . . . . . . . . for +5 damage. SG.

Tips

Since it's a Ronin Technique, you can cancel into it from certain moves. Landing the attack after Diagonal Slash (33_66_99B) in particular makes for a hard-hitting combo.

Flame of the Conqueror

Properties

A critical edge that can only be triggered with Max Rage or Rage Explosion. It can be performed with 6A+B+K, but if you perform it with 236B+K instead, you'll deal more damage. In addition to requiring one soul gauge, it consumes your active Max Rage/Rage Explosion. but its startup is fast and it greatly lowers your opponent's guard stamina upon hit.

RG ~ RXP ~ Flame of the Conqueror
RG RXP 6A+B+K/236A+B+K

RG RXP 6A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	66	-28	KND	KND	10%
input as . . . for increased damage. .
RG 236B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	65	-28	KND	KND	10%
30% Guard damage upon hit. Ends RG/RXP state.

Tips

Though it ends your Max Rage/Rage Explosion state, it's still worthwhile to try and land the attack. Try using it after guarding low attacks or other vulnerable moves, or by canceling into it after landing Knee Strike (2B).

Knee Strike ~ Ronin Technique
2B

RT 2B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	14	10	18	18	2%
Upon hit, guard or winning clash. FC

Soul Charge

Powered-up Ronin Techniques

While soul charged. you'll have access to more powerful Ronin Techniques, such as Hurricane Slash(236A), Eruption Slice (421B), and Crescent Moon Cleave (623A+B).

Hurricane Slash
SC 236A

SC 236A - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
36	28,14	-16	LNC	LNC	16%

Eruption Slice
SC 421B

SC 421B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
28	50	0	KND	KND	14%
on whiff, quake (+10). Tech Jump[6-27]. GC.

Renting Tremor Slash
SC 623A+B

SC 623A+B - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	53	-26	LNC	LNC	14%
Tech Crouch[2-14]

Powered-up Power Slash Techniques

While soul charged, moves like Iron Splitter (B+K) and Rising Heavy Slash (2B+K) will no longer leave you in a staggered state when guarded. Iron Splitter will also have revenge attack properties, allowing you to weather your opponent's attacks and deal massive damage in return. Follow-up attacks like Soaring Swallow (2B+KB) and Force Fang (AABB) can be used as well while soul charged.

Iron Splitter
SC B+K

SC B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
28	77(50)	-8	-4	-4	15%
Parry[6-18] vs one & attack with 20 or less damage. post-GI.

Falcon/Soaring Swallow
SC 2B+K/2B+KB

SC 2B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	49	-8	-4	-4	15%
can be done also as FC. . Tech Crouch[6-12]. on whiffed throw.
SC 2B+KB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
22	49,22	-12	KND	KND	24%
can be done also as FC. . .

Force Fang
SC AABB

SC AABB - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	28,63	-8	0	8	17%

14-Slash Combo

A soul attack that showers your opponent with attacks and shifts you to a soul charged state. If your opponent doesn't attack you once you perform the 14th slash. you'll trigger Max Rage even if your health isn't low. Inputting 236A+B+K AABBKK ABK KK B+K with precise timing will net you more damage, but the move can still be performed by mashing the attack button. However. if you miss the next slash won't be performed, meaning there are limited opportunities to land all the slashes.

14-Slash Combo
236A+B+K/236A+B+KAABBKKABKKKKB+K

236A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	26	-2	8	8	2%
SG.
236A+B+KAABBKKABKKKKB+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
16	45	-14	KND	KND	13%
perfect input adds +6 damage. SG. SC.

Rage Explosion

When at Max Rage. you can not only perform a soul charge. but also a special soul charge unique to this style known as Rage Explosion. With Rage Explosion active. you can use soul charge attacks and the powerful Blinding Flash (With Rage Explosion 4A+B+K), which has fast startup. Landing the Blinding Flash quickly is crucial, as the more Rage Explosion time you have left, the more damage you deal. Additionally, as Rage Explosion is a type of soul charge, you can't use a normal soul charge or soul attack while it's active.

Rage Explosion
4[A+B+K]

RG ++ 4(A)+(B)+(K) - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
6	0	0	8	8	0%
and RXP. . . Invul since i4.

RXP ~ Lightning Blade
RXP 4A+B+K

RXP 4A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact	Damage	Block	Hit	Counter	Guard Burst
14	86	-26	KND	KND	9%
Ronin Technique. Damage increase based on how much gauge remains. Ends RXP but not SC.

Reversal Edge

Following Up with A:

A powerful horizontal attack with Power Slash properties. As with commands like B+K, you will enter a Staggered State if your opponent guards the attack. While soul charged, it becomes an unblockable attack.

Following Up with B:

The 2nd hit will automatically connect and deal damage if you hit your opponent or trigger a Guard Crush. The 2nd hit can also be canceled into a Ronin Technique.

Following Up with K:

An attack in which you punch diagonally downward. It can be followed up with 2B, etc. upon hit.