Soulcalibur VI/Siegfried/Strategy

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Fighting Style

The giant two-handed sword used by this style is both fortress and weapon. Slash follows slash as intricate stance shifts allow its user to compensate for the blade's weight—indeed, to use it to quickly transition to yet another block or strike, confounding an opponent and breaking their guard.

When on the defensive, mighty blows made with all the wielder's spirit behind them are powerful enough to shatter boulders, and can instantly turn a losing battle into a triumphant victory.

Style Lesson: Beginner

Sweep Away Foes with Your Massive Reach

This style is centered around using the incredible length and weight of the zweihander to its maximum advantage. When you're at a distance, open up with a Rook Splitter (66B) or Rebuff Turn Slash (33_66_99A)—both wide-range, powerful attacks.

Rook Splitter
66B
Sc 66.pngSc B.png (6)B - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
32 32 -16 KND KND 15%
10 more damage on range hit. TS 14+
Rebuff Turn Slash
33_66_99A
Sc 33.pngSc 5.pngSc 66.pngSc 5.pngSc 99.pngSc A.png (3)_(6)_(9)A - Attack Level: Sc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
34 42 2 KND KND 9%
Sc BA.png Sc GI.png vs horizontal non-kicks

When things get a little closer, Armlet Crusher (3A) and Illusion Rampart (6BB) are effective, as they come out fairly quickly.

Armlet Crusher
3A
Sc 3.pngSc A.png 3A - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
20 26 -12 KND KND 4%
Illusion Rampart
6BB
Sc 6.pngSc B.pngSc B.png 6BB - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
22 20,40 -10 KND KND 12%
Counter Hit Combo

Master Close Combat Techniques

When the opponent gets too close, your long—reaching attacks will lose out to faster assaults. Give yourself some breathing room with quick techniques like Nightbane Slasher (6AA) and Ascending Kick (33_66_99KK).

Nightbane Slasher
6AA
Sc 6.pngSc A.pngSc A.png 6AA - Attack Level: Sc H.pngSc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 16,30 -2 KND KND 3%
Ascending Kick
33_66_99KK
Sc 33.pngSc 5.pngSc 66.pngSc 5.pngSc 99.pngSc K.pngSc K.png (3)_(6)_(9)KK - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 18,24 0 KND KND 1%

Switch to Special Stances

Another key feature of this style is that holding the input for many attacks will switch you to a special stance, reducing the time you're vulnerable.

For example, Judgment Sky Divider (3B) has a long recovery, so it can't normally be chained into a combo, even if it hits. But by holding the input (3[B]), you can switch to the Chief Hold stance and juggle with Terror Knee Kick Rush (during Chief Hold KK). Even if the initial attack is blocked, Terror Knee Kick Rush can foil many counterattacks, so it's not a bad idea to make a habit of holding the input.

Judgment Sky Divider/ ~ SCH
3B/3[B]
Sc 3.pngSc B.png 3B - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
20 26 -20 KND KND 9%
6 more damage based on range. Sc LH.png upon counter hit while Dark Legacy is active. Tech Crouch[6-17]
Sc 3.pngSc BB.png 3(B) - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
20 26 -4 KND KND 9%
6 more damage based on range. Tech Crouch[6-17]. Sc SS.png into SCH
SCH ~ Terror Knee Kick Rush
SCH KK
SCH Sc K.pngSc K.png KK - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
10 12,20 -14 KND KND 1%

Style Lesson: Adept

Create Chains with Special Stances

Follow-up attacks from wide-range moves like Anthem Slasher ~ Side Hold (A+B) and Armor Breaker ~ Chief Hold (22_88BB[B]) are hard to interrupt, letting you maintain the offensive.

Anthem Slasher ~ SSH
A+B
Sc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.png A+B - Attack Level: Sc H.pngSc SL.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
40 45 4 KND KND 15%
Sc BA.png. Sc LH.png upon impact counter Tech Crouch[8-20]
Armor Breaker ~ SCH
22_88BB[B]
Sc 22.pngSc 5.pngSc 88.pngSc B.pngSc B.pngSc BB.png (2)_(8)BB(B) - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
22 16,15,30 2 LNC LNC 2%
Sc SS.png into SCH

In addition, you can switch stances in the middle of a chain, as with Nightbane Slasher ~ Reverse Side Hold (6[A]). Reverse Side Hold gives access to Geist Spinning Low Kick (during Reverse Side Hold K), a powerful low attack that can easily be mixed into combos.

Nightbane Slasher ~ SRSH
6[A]
Sc 6.pngSc AA.png 6(A) - Attack Level: Sc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 16 -5 8 8 2%
Sc SS.png into SRSH
SRSH ~ Geist Spinning Low Kick
SRSH K
SRSH Sc K.png K - Attack Level: Sc L.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
18 20 -20 STN STN 4%
Sc LH.png versus standing guard while Dark Legacy is active Tech Crouch[8-20]

Safe and Secure in Special Stances

Chief Hold (2_8B+K) lets you dodge vertical attacks, and Base Hold (B+K) deflects horizontal attacks. Once you've dealt with the opponent's attack, follow up with a quick attack from your stance before they recover.

Chief Hold
2_8B+K
Sc 2.pngSc 5.pngSc 8.pngSc B.pngSc +.pngSc K.png 2_8B+K - Attack Level:
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
20 - - - - -
Sc SS.png
Base Hold
B+K
Sc B.pngSc +.pngSc K.png B+K - Attack Level:
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
20 - - - - -
Sc GI.png vs horizontal attacks

Master Your Controls

One of the most outstanding moves of this style is the Quick Backspin Slash (agA). It requires quick fingers, but has superb reach and power with a short delay. With a keen eye and practice, it is sure to serve you well.

Quick Backspin Slash
agA
Sc a.pngSc g.pngSc A.png agA - Attack Level: Sc H.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 28 2 KND KND 4%
On exact input +8 damage and Sc LH.png on block punish

Style Lesson: Master

Turn the Tide with Dark Legacy

When your health is extremely low, your body will react to danger by putting you into the Dark Legacy state. This will enhance some of your most powerful moves and give you a chance to shift the battle back into your favor, even if you find yourself in dire straits.

Additionally, you can actively choose to enter Dark Legacy it by using certain moves during the fight. Accumulate 12 or more points during a fight and use 6A+B to activate Dark Legacy whenever you see fit. Entering the state by this method will cause Dark Legacy to be continually active, regardless of your health.

Grim Omen
6A+B
Sc 6.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.png 6A+B - Attack Level:
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
- - - 6 - -
Sc GI.png[6-20] versus Sc H.png and Sc M.png attacks

Techniques Enhanced by Dark Legacy

While in Dark Legacy, Judgment Sky Divider (3B) becomes a lethal hit on a counter hit. Additionally, Geist Strike (during Reverse Side Hold B) and Geist Spinning Low Kick (during Reverse Side Hold K), both great for breaking the opponent's guard, can deliver lethal hits too, so use them often. Lastly, the excellent counter attack Soul Wave: Epitaph (during Dark Legacy 6A+B) becomes available. This technique is extremely powerful, but cancels Dark Legacy upon use.

DL ~ Soul Wave: Epitaph
DL 6A+B
DL Sc 6.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.png 6A+B - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.pngSc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
36 40 4 KND KND 12%
During Dark Legacy. Sc GI.png[8-35] versus Sc H.png and Sc M.png attacks

Critical Edge

Deep Scar & Crimson Scar

Properties

Rising middle attacks with long reach that are good for punishing an opponent for missing an attack. These moves can be used from either normal stances or from Chief Hold. They push you toward Dark Legacy both when used and when they land.

Deep Scar/Crimson Scar
A+B+K/SCH A+B+K
Sc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.pngSc +.pngSc K.png A+B+K - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
20 79 -8 KND KND 10%
Tips

Try to guarantee hits by mixing these into combos. Hitting gets you closer to Dark Legacy, which is a big advantage later in the match.

Soul Charge

Deadly Techniques to Switch Stances

Powerful new stance-changing moves have been added, and using them in combos gives you an offensive edge. The best examples are Rising Hilt ~ Chief Hold (during soul charge b6B) and Kaizer Charge ~ Chief Hold (during soul charge 33_66_99KB).

Rising Hilt ~ SCH
SC b6B
SC Sc b.pngSc 6.pngSc B.png b6B - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
14 45 4 KND KND 7%
Normal Hit Combo
Kaizer Charge ~ SCH
SC 33_66_99KB
SC Sc 33.pngSc 5.pngSc 66.pngSc 5.pngSc 99.pngSc K.pngSc B.png (3)_(6)_(9)KB - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 41 4 LNC LNC 8%
Sc SS.png into SCH

Stronger Stance Combos

Powerful techniques like Kick Rush Vortex (while soul charged during Chief Hold KA+B) and Reborn Grinder (during soul charge, during Base Hold K) will let you use stances in combos to give your damage output a hefty boost.

SCH ~ Kick Rush Vortex
SC SCH KA+B
SC SCH Sc K.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.png KA+B - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
10 53 2 LNC LNC 15%
Sc BA.png
SBH ~ Reborn Grinder
SBH K
SBH Sc K.png K - Attack Level: Sc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 20 -16 KND KND 9%

Lone Warrior

A soul attack that puts you in a soul charged state and cleaves the opponent with a mighty swing. You'll transition to Reverse Side Hold after the attack, allowing you to combo into attacks like Fiend Obliterator (during Reverse Side Hold while soul charged A+BB).

Lone Warrior ~ SRSH
236A+B+K
Sc 2.pngSc 3.pngSc 6.pngSc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.pngSc +.pngSc K.png 236A+B+K - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
16 46 6 14 14 15%
Sc SS.png into SRSH
SRSH ~ Fiend Obliterator
SC SRSH A+BB
SC SRSH Sc A.pngSc +.pngSc B.pngSc B.png A+BB - Attack Level: Sc M.pngSc M.png
Impact Damage Block Hit Counter Guard Burst
30 68 -10 KND KND 12%
12 more damage on range hit

Reversal Edge

Following Up with A

A horizontal slash into Side Hold. This does tremendous damage on a lethal hit.

Following Up with B

A rising slash that knocks the opponent high up. A normal hit lets you air combo.

Following Up with K

Delivers a knee that dodges B attacks and switches to Chief Hold. This can be followed up with KB and KK, so you can use your stance to mix up your attack even if the opponent blocks.