Soulcalibur VI/Ivy/Introduction

Introduction

Ivy is the staple long-range specialist of Soulcalibur. Her sword can transform into a bladed whip, giving her more range than any other character - barring projectiles. Despite her incredible advantage at middle to long range, she remains a threat at point-blank range with some of the best command grabs in the game.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Massive range Excellent combo damage Highest damaging throws in the game	High execution Weaker close range options Regularly unsafe on block

Unique Mechanic

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While not particularly a unique mechanic, the signature of Ivy's fighting style involves altering the input of her attacks to change them from close-range sword attacks to long-range whip attacks. For example, 66A sees Ivy whipping her sword diagonally in front of her, covering a short range. But 66[A] loosens the sword into a whip, which curls all the way around her to strike a second time at a longer range than the initial sword swipe.