You would be mistaken if you think this fighting style is suited solely to
long-range combat. Boasting a wide array of easy-to-use defensive techniques, it
can deftly respond to attacks at any range, keeping its user alive and ready to
strike their foe down when the opportunity presents itself.
Of course, the rod is a long weapon, effective at keeping enemies at bay while
chipping away at their health. However, it also employs close-range techniques
that simultaneously attack and defend, and can quickly turn the tables on an
eager enemy who gets too close.
When excited or angry, an adherent of this style can shift to an all-out offensive
style that can make short work of a defensive Opponent. However, these powerful
offensive capabilities come at a price: the life—force of the wielder.
Style Lesson: Beginner
Tormenting Wide-range Attacks
Use the length of your staff to assault your foe at the start of the fight before
they can reach you. If they try an 8—way run, Dragon Glide Bo (11_44_77AA) and Pursuing Strike (33_66_99A) can stop them in their tracks. in addition, Mid Sweep (3A) and Inner Peace (4A) can keep foes from getting too close.
Dragon Glide Bo 11_44_77AA
(1)_(4)_(7)AA - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
26
16,20
-8
KND
KND
3%
Counter Hit Combo. Tech Crouch
Pursuing Strike 33_66_99A
(3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
26
20
-6
10
10
1%
Mid Sweep 3A
3A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
24
18
-8
2
2
1%
Inner Peace 4A
4A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
22
14
-14
-4
-4
1%
4th successful 4A in 1 round.
Vertical Strikes for Close Combat
Once you've locked down your foe, keep up the pressure with Twin Bo Upper
(6BB). You can delay the input for the second attack to try for a counter hit
that will become a lethal hit. If your opponent tries to defend with a reversal edge,
the third move, Heatwave (BBB), is a break attack, so it should be your
next attack. For foes that use a crouching guard to avoid throws and low attacks,
use Dragon Tree Bo (3B) to launch them into an air combo.
Twin Bo Upper 6BB
6BB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
18,22
-12
KND
LNC
9%
if 2nd hit is a counter hit. -8 if delayed
Heatwave BBB
BBB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
16,16,30
2
KND
KND
15%
Dragon Tree Bo 3B
3B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
26
-12
LNC
LNC
9%
when soul charge was used in the previous round. Tech Crouch[11-17]
Style Lesson: Adept
Damage Through Defense
This style focuses on defense, but you mustn't let your enemy attack freely. If you
use the right strategies, you can deliver big damage.
Use an 8—way run to draw out an attack that misses, and then use Raven
Slaughter 22_88[B]). If successful, this will be a lethal hit that you can
chain into a combo.
Raven Slaughter 22_88[B]
(2)_(8)(B) - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
29
30
-14
LNC
LNC
15%
on hitting an opponent who missed an attack Tech Jump[38-59]
After ducking to avoid high attacks or throws, you can counterattack with
Reverse Bo Thrust (while rising B).
Reverse Bo Thrust wr B
WR B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
20
-12
STN
STN
9%
Tech Crouch [0-20]
If you can read an incoming attack, pressing 6G to deflect it with a guard
impact is another option. If that works, immediately use 4B for a lethal hit.
Weaver 4B
4B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
10
-14
2
STN
2%
after successful GI
Style Lesson: Master
Balance Offense and Defense with Special Stances
This style has two special stances with guard impact properties. Monument
(236) can deflect horizontal attacks, and Back Parry (214) can deflect
vertical attacks. Watch your opponent and use each appropriately.
Monument 236
236 - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
-
-
-
-
-
-
[3-14] GI vs Horizontal non kicks
Back Parry 214
214 - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
-
-
-
-
-
-
[3-14] GI vs Vertical non kicks
Counter with Special Stance Follow-ups
Once you've deflected an attack from a special stance. hit A right away. Geyser
Kick (during Monument ABK) and Parry Sweeper (during Back Parry A)
are lethal hits on a successful hit, letting you start a combo.
MO ~ Geyser Kick MO ABK
MO ABK - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
18,14,18
-16
LNC
LNC
8%
Normal Hit Combo
BP ~ Parry Sweeper BP A
BP A - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
26
22
-12
2
2
1%
after a successful GI
Critical Edge
Ling—Sheng Su Phoenix Loop
Properties
A middle attack that arcs downward and does a lot of damage on a hit. You can
use it with a launcher like Dragon Tree Bo (3B) as part of a combo, or after
baiting out an attack with a control technique as a counter. The attack throw you
shift to upon hit will restore some of your health.
Ling Sheng Su Phoenix Loop A+B+K
A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
79
-8
KND
KND
10%
Heals on hit
Tips
Its main use is to increase the damage of air combos. It is a guaranteed hit after
landing Nine Ring Bo (after a reversal edge hit A), so keep it in mind as a go-to
move after foiling an attack with a reversal edge.
Soul Charge
Switch to Pure Offense
When you are soul charged, your offensive power skyrockets. The commands for
some moves change, and you gain access to destructive, guard-crushing
techniques like Festival of the Damned (during soul charge A+G) and
Headsman's Ax (during soul charge 4BBBK). Other soul charge-only
moves include Vermillion Bird Descends (during soul charge 33_66_99A+B) and White Tiger Mark (during soul charge 33_66_99B+K), both excellent for taking the fight to your opponent and overwhelming their defenses.
Festival of the Damned SC A+G
SC A+G - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
38
-
LNC
LNC
-
+6 on break
Headsman's Ax SC 4BBBK
SC 4BBBK - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
26
13,13,13,22
-18
KND
KND
11%
Normal Hit Combo
Vermillion Bird Descends SC 33_66_99A+B
SC (6)_(3)_(9)A+B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
30
11,16,23
8
KND
KND
10%
White Tiger Mark SC 33_66_99B+K
SC (6)_(3)_(9)B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
8,13,22
0
12
12
9%
Exclusive Critical Edge
Forbidden Moonset, a soul charge-only critical edge, is good for mixing into
combos, but is also an unblockable attack that guarantees a hit after Parry Bolt
(during Back Parry B) is blocked.
Using a critical edge ends a soul charge. Your health will slowly drain while you
are soul charged, so time your critical edge well.
Forbidden Moonset SC A+B+K
SC A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
12
89
-
KND
KND
-
. Ends Soul Charge once inputted
BP ~ Parry Bolt BP B
BP B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
34
47
12
KND
KND
15%
Cleansing Rod
A soul attack that puts you in a soul charged state and cleaves the opponent with
a mighty swing. Hitting an airborne or downed opponent will cause them to stand
up, giving you an opportunity to strike with soul charge techniques.
Cleansing Rod 236A+B+K
236AB+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
39
-6
4
4
9%
Enters soul charge. Costs 1 bar
The Fearsome Power of Kali-Yuga
While Kilik is soul charged, some of his attacks will be imbued with a special
property, allowing him to use moves that restore his health with the power of his
rod when they land or are guarded. Utilizing these moves will enable Kilik to
further lay on the pressure while he is soul charged.
Reversal Edge
Following Up with A
An attack that pushes the opponent a great distance whether it hits or is blocked
this is useful for pressuring them toward the edge of the stage. In addition, the
critical edge Ling—Sheng Su Phoenix Loop chains on a hit.
Following Up with B
This attack can be chained on a hit, allowing for high total damage. While soul
charged, the damage and number of hits increase, and it can easily lead into a
guard crush, making this a fearsome technique.
Following Up with K
A break attack that lets you act again before a blocking opponent. While soul
charged, it can chain into the critical edge Forbidden Moonset, making it harder
for the opponent to use B.
4th successful 4A in 1 round.
(2)_(8)(B) - Attack Level: 
[3-14] GI vs Horizontal non kicks 
ABK - Attack Level: 
Heals on hit
A+G - Attack Level: 
+6 on break
.