XV Broken/K'

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The King of Fighters XV

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K' is a cybernetically modified human with genes transplanted from Kyo Kusanagi by the secret organization NESTS.
He wields the ability to manipulate fire, a power he controls with his right-hand glove.

Gameplay Overview

K' (pronounced "kay dash" is an all rounder comfortable in the hands of both beginners and veterans. K's gameplan revolves around his swiss army knife of a move, Ein Trigger. Thanks to its many different follow-ups, Ein Trigger can be used to poke, combo, and zone for big meter build or big damage. Of course K' also has many other moves, such as his Crow Bite DP as an invincible reversal and his Blackout special that can swap sides with the opponent. Smart usage of K's variety of tools will result in K' being able to shine in whatever way you choose to play him.
Pros Cons
  • Ein Trigger is incredibly versatile, with five possible follow-ups to choose from in any situation alongside being an alright poke on its own.
  • His meter build and meter spend are both great, with tons of useful EX moves for combos and utility.
  • Good damage returns on most of his conversions, especially in the corner.
  • Has great corner carry to put them in place for those combos.
  • Can convert nearly any anti-air or air-to-air hit into full combo when near corner thanks to j.214BD.
  • Can be very centralized on just Ein Trigger, making him a bit predictable.
  • 6B overhead can't be Max Cancelled, instead being able to cancel to j.214B/D. This makes it much less rewarding than similar overheads, despite being as slow as them.
  • Meter intensive. Many of K' best tools require at least an EX bar to be truly impactful.
  • Few options to get damage from mid-range confirms. Max-mode confirms from far 5b are extremely tight and ex Ein Trigger will often whiff if hitting at tip range of 2B.
  • Execution for optimal combos can be difficult


Movelist

(*) = EX OK

(!) = MAX OK

(Midair Only) = Can only be done in the air.

(Hold OK) = Can be held before releasing.

Throws

Spotpile - (close) Bk.gif / Fd.gif + C.gif

Knee Strike - (close) Bk.gif / Fd.gif + D.gif

Command Normals

One Inch - Fd.gif + A.gif

Knee Assault - Fd.gif + B.gif

Sniper Slide - Bk.gif + B.gif

Special Moves

Ein Trigger - Qcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif (*)

Second Whip - Fd.gif + A.gif
Second Shoot - Fd.gif + B.gif
Second Knuckle - Fd.gif + C.gif
Second Shell - Fd.gif + D.gif
Blackout (EX Second Shell Only) - Bk.gif + B.gif / D.gif
Blackout - Bk.gif + B.gif / D.gif

Blackout - Qcf.gif + B.gif / D.gif (*)

Crow Bite - Dp.gif + A.gif / C.gif (*)

Follow Up (C.gif Crow Bite Only) - Fd.gif + B.gif / D.gif

Minute Spike - Qcb.gif + B.gif / D.gif (*)

Narrow Spike - Qcb.gif + B.gif / D.gif

Air Minute Spike - Qcb.gif + B.gif / D.gif (*) (Midair Only)

Super Special Moves

Heat Drive - Qcf.gifQcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif (!) (Hold OK)

Chain Drive - Qcf.gifDf.gifQcb.gif + A.gif / C.gif (!)

Climax Super Special Moves

Hyper Chain Drive - Qcb.gifDb.gifQcf.gif+C.gif+D.gif

Quick Combo Reference

Quick Combo Reference

Notation

0 Meter

Ranged confirm/Punish
Ranged confirm/Punish (harder)
Blowback Combo
Low Confirm (mid)
Jump in Confirm (mid)
Jump in Confirm (mid, harder)
Jump in Confirm (corner)

f.C > 236A > 6C = 162 dmg
f.C > 214B~214B, 623A = 197 dmg
CD > 236D, 4B > 236C~6D > 214D(hit)~214D = 237 dmg
2B > 2B > 236A~6D, 214D(hit)~214D = 195 dmg
j.C > c.C(2 hits) > 4B > 214D(hit)~214D = 257 dmg
j.C > c.C(2 hits) > 4B > 214B~214B, 623A = 294 dmg
starter > 236C~6D > 236A~6A > 4B > 623C~6D = 304(low), 408(jump in) dmg

½ Meter

Ranged confirm/Punish
Ranged confirm/Punish (harder)
Blowback Combo
Low Confirm (mid)
Jump in Confirm (mid)
corner (1)
corner (2)

f.C > 236AC~6D~4B, 4B > 623C~6D = 294 dmg
f.C > 214BD~214B/D, 4B > 623C~6D = 307 dmg
CD > 236D, 236A~6D, j.D > 214BD, 623A = 294 dmg
2B > 2B > 236AC~6D~4B, 4B > 623C~6D = 268 dmg
j.C > c.C(2 hits) > 4B > 214BD~214B/D, 4B > 623C~6D = 390 dmg #
starter > 236C~6D, (wait), 236AC~6C, 236A~6A, 4B > 623C~6D = 361 dmg #
starter > 236AC~6C, 4B > 236C~6D, 2A (whiff) > 6A > 623C~6D = 367(low), 467(jump in) dmg

1 Meter

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( = dmg
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2 Meters

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( = dmg
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# combo doesn't work on Meitenkun for some reason as the last 4B whiffs, may be character-dependent.

Normals

Far Standing Normals

Far A

far A
f.A
f.A
XV k fa ima.png
Xv k fa.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25 Mid super 4 4 7 +4 +2 - 30 60
  • Very fast standing jab. Hits the area in front of K' to check hops.
  • Not special, super, or command normal cancelable.
  • Has fast recovery so can used in block strings to frame trap & apply pressure. Will whiff on crouching opponents.

Far B

far B
f.B
f.B
XV k fb ima.png
Xv k fb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30 Mid super 8 4 11 0 -2 - 30 60
  • Side kick. Useful as a mid-range poke or confirming into (quick) max mode from a distance
  • Can hit crouching opponents but will not hit opponents that are airborne
  • This is -4F which is not safe BUT is used at a range where it is not easily punishable.

Far C

far C
f.C
f.C
XV k fc ima.png
Xv k fc.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70 Mid special 10 3 20 -2 -4 - 70 120
  • The haymaker. Useful for mid-range poking and confirming from a distance.
  • This move is special and super cancellable. Can be used to get a quick knockdown or combo with minute spike/narrow spike (214B/D/BD) or ein trigger (236A/C/AC).
  • Average range and slow speed are sub-par as a poke and is not safe on block, but pushes the opponent away to make it safer.

Far D

far D
f.D
f.D
XV k fd ima.png
Xv k fd.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80 Mid super 9 5 16 0 -2 - 70 120
  • A high reverse roundhouse kick. Useful for anti-airing and checking standing opponents with its semi-horizontal range.
  • Can hit crouchers at the very tip of where close D becomes far D. Otherwise, will whiff on crouching opponents at farther ranges.
  • Slightly faster than 5C but with a lot more range and diagonally above K'.
  • Tip: After hitting an airborne opponent, doing 2144+BD (instant air minute spike) will connect without counter hit. Can yield a full combo at or close to the corner.

Close Standing Normals

Close A

close A
cl.A
cl.A
XV k cla ima.png
XV k cla.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25 Mid command 4 3 7 +5 +3 - 30 60
  • Jutting elbow strike. Fastest close normal for K'. Hits in front and above him. Useful for starting attack strings and frame traps.
  • Positive on hit and block. Will link with 2A on hit. Can be rapid cancelled (cancel normal into normal) with 2B, 5B, and 5A.
  • On block, can be used to frame trap with 2A (2F frame trap), 2B (3F frame trap), or 2C (4F frame trap). On hit, these become a link, a 1F, and 2F frame trap respectively.
  • Special and command normal cancellable but only combos into ein trigger (236A/C/AC).

Close B

close B
cl.B
cl.B
XV k clb ima.png
XV k clb.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30 Low command 6 3 8 +4 +2 - 30 60
  • Side kick. Slower close normal with minimal pushback. Useful for attack strings and frame traps.
  • Special and command normal cancellable but can only combo into ein trigger (236 A/C/AC) and crow bites (623 A/C/AC)
  • Very positive on hit and block. Links with 2A on hit. Does not rapid cancel like close 5A
  • On block, can be used to frame trap with 2A (2F frame trap), 2B (3F frame trap), or 2C (4F frame trap). On hit, these become a link, a 1F, and 2F frame trap respectively.
  • On hit, pushback is minimal. Close normals will come out at point blank range, setting up a 1F frame trap with 5C.

Close C

close C
cl.C
cl.C
XV k clc ima.png
XV k clc 1.png
XV k clc 2.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70 (35+35) Mid command 5 2 (2) 3 20 -2 -4 - 70 (35+35) 120 (60+60)
  • Multi-hitting uppercut. Hits twice and both hits are cancelable. Useful as an easy combo-starter and fast close range strike.
  • Will hit crouchers and is super, special, and command normal cancellable. Will connect with all special moves, even minute spike (214 B/D/BD)
  • First hit has no pushback. The second hit has a lot of pushback making it more difficult to combo off of.
  • Has fairly short range and does not hit against an opponent directly above K'
  • Not whiff cancellable. Be wary of rolling or jumping opponents.

Close D

close D
cl.D
cl.D
XV k cld ima.png
XV k cld.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80 Low command 7 3 20 -2 -4 - 70 120
  • Surprisingly, hits low. However, due to the constant threat of 2B > Ein Trigger causing people to almost always block low, it's not much of a benefit.
  • Inside kick. This is K' only standing low. Slower than 5C but hits once for more damage. Use as an alternative to 2B or in frame traps.
  • Special, super, and command normal cancellable. Has a lot of pushback on hit or block. Use 4B to combo easily on a hit.
  • Pushback on hit and block makes this move safe. Cancelling into a special early will stop the push.

Crouch Normals

Crouch A

crouch A
2A
2A
XV k 2a ima.png
XV k 2a.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25 Mid command 4 3 8 +4 +2 - 30 60
  • Fastest normal option along with 5A and should be your go to choice for interrupting block strings or 4F punishes.
  • Can be special canceled into Ein Trigger for conversions

Crouch B

crouch B
2B
2B
XV k 2b ima.png
XV k 2b.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
15 Low command 5 4 9 +2 0 - 15 30
  • Can be chained into itself three times from up close
  • Can be cancelled into specials
  • Great horizontal range on a fairly fast low
  • Your main combo starter

One of the most important normals in K's toolbox, you will be using this a lot during pressure, when poking and fishing for damage/corner carry opportunities. It is important to note this is one frame slower than 2A which can make it much worse for frame traps and 4-5f punishes. Beware doing too many in a row (especially after a jump-in) when attempting to convert into ex Ein Trigger as the push-back can easily make it whiff.

K' has access to a powerful but extremely difficult conversion from three 2B's into EX Narrow spike (214BD->214BD). This leads to some of his highest damage options off an easy to spot low confirm if you are able to master the execution requirement.

Crouch C

crouch C
2C
2C
XV k 2c ima.png
XV k 2c 1.png
XV k 2c 2.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70 Mid command 6 6 23 -8 -10 - 70 120
  • Can be used for anti-air
  • Can be special cancelled
  • Generally your go-to heavy starter for a full punish

A decent "fake" uppercut, can be useful in a pinch vs low hop pressure. Generally a bit slow with not great range so avoid doing it too much.

Crouch D

crouch D
2D
2D
XV k 2d ima.png
XV k 2d.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80 Low command 8 4 20 SKD (25: Tech / 52: Non-tech) -5 - 70 120
  • Long range sweep. Great for poking
  • Can be special cancelled on hit or block. Follow up with Ein trigger to continue applying pressure or Blackout to close the distance after a knockdown.

Jump Normals

Jump A

jump A
j.A
j.A
XV k ja ima.png
XV k ja.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

hop hop

40 High special 4 7 1 on ground - - - 30 50

jump jump

45 High special 4 8 1 on ground - - - 30 60
  • Fast air attack, but generally outclassed by his other excellent jumping normals.

Jump B

jump B
j.B
j.B
XV k jb ima.png
XV k jb.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

hop hop

40 High special 4 13 1 on ground - - - 30 50

jump jump

45 High special 4 14 1 on ground - - - 30 60
  • Jump version can cross-up
  • Decent air to air when scrambling for air control.

Jump C

jump C
j.C
j.C
XV k jc ima.png
XV k jc.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

hop hop

70 High special 6 7 1 on ground - - - 70 100

jump jump

70 High special 6 8 1 on ground - - - 70 120
  • Jump version can cross-up
  • Great for hop pressure
  • Downward angle of punch can sometimes make it hard to anti-air

Jump D

jump D
j.D
j.D
XV k jd ima.png
XV k jd1.png
XV k jd2.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

hop hop

70 High special 9 5 1 on ground - - - 70 100

jump jump

70 High special 10 6 1 on ground - - - 70 120
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Rush

Rush
cl.AA/cl.AAX
cl.AA/cl.AAX
XV k rush1 ima.png
XV k rush2 ima.png
XV k rush1.png
XV k rush2.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

cl.AA cl.AA

48 (25+25) Mid Rush 6 - - -17 -19 - 30 120 (60+60)

cl.AAX cl.AAX

70 (25+25+25) Mid Rush 6 - - -15 -17 - 30 120 (60+60)
  • Depending on meters available, the rush combo ends with a C Crow Bite with the 6D followup, Heat Drive or Climax.

Blowback

Blowback

Blowback
CD
CD
XV k cd ima.png
XV k cd.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75 Mid command 14 4 25 Wall Splat [+71~+87] (Ground hit) / SKD (Air hit) -6 - 100 160
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ShatterStrike

Shatterstrike
236CD
236CD
XV k 236cd ima.png
XV k 236cd.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75 Mid - 15 6 27 Crumple (+93) -10 Armor: 4 to 14 (11 frames) 0 200
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jump CD

jump CD
j.CD
j.CD
XV k jcd ima.png
XV k jcd.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

hop hop

80 Mid - 17 5 1 on ground - - - 80 120

jump jump

90 Mid - 17 6 1 on ground - - - 80 140
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Throws

Spotpile

Spotpile
(close) 4/6C
(close) 4/6C
XV k cthrow ima.png
XV k cthrow.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
100 N/A - 1 1 0 HKD (+33) - - 0 0
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Knee Strike

Knee Strike
(close) 4/6D
(close) 4/6D
XV k dthrow ima.png
XV k dthrow.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
100 N/A - 1 1 0 HKD (+34) - - 0 0
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Command Moves

One Inch

One Inch
6A
6A
XV k 6a ima.png
XV k 6a.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75 [60] Mid super [special] 22 [12] 9 25 [15] Crumple (+92) [-3] -15 [-5] - 120 [60] 120 [80]
  • Causes a crumple when used standalone but not special cancellable in this situation.
  • When cancelled, can only combo from the 1st hit of c.C. It is too slow to combo from lights and too short ranged to combo from other heavies. Overall worse than 4B as a combo filler in every possible way due to lower damage.
  • One advantage it has over 4B is better muscle memory for returning K' players since c.C (1 hit) into 6A always worked in every KOF K' appeared in and was the preferred heavy starter in almost all of them.
  • Juggles airborne opponents and has some utility in fancy mid air quick max activation combos.

Knee Assault

Knee Assault
6B
6B
XV k 6b ima.png
XV k 6b.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70 High [Mid] special 22 [14] 6 24 -9 -11 - 70 80
  • Overhead when used raw. Not max cancellable, but can combo into 214B/D or 214BD on hit.

Sniper Slide

Sniper Slide
4B
4B
XV k 4b ima.png
XV k 4b.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
50 Mid special 15 6 20 -5 -7 - 60 80
  • Like 6A, but better. Can use standalone after some corner juggles to tag an extra hit before cancelling into DP.

Special Moves

Ein Trigger

Ein Trigger
236A/C/AC
236A/C/AC
XV k 236a ima.png
XV k 236a.png
XV k 236c.png
XV k 236ac.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

A A

40 Mid - 9 12 15 SKD (31: Tech / 58: Non-tech) -4 - 40 60

C C

40 Mid - 9 12 15 -2 -4 - 40 60

AC AC

50 Mid - 7 12 19 SKD (32: Tech / 59: Non-tech) -1 - 0 80
  • K' throws out a stationary circular swirl of fire at waist level which can be cancelled into a variety of follow ups. This can negate projectiles that come into contact with it. The followups can still be performed in this case.
  • A version knocks down and is preferred as a starter in mid screen combos. K' moves forward slightly when throwing out the flame, giving it slightly longer range. As such, it reliably combos from repeated 2B even at near max distance.
  • C version does not knock down and is preferred as a starter in corner combos.
  • EX version negates EX projectiles and completely beats normal projectiles. It also "sticks" opponents in place on hit and lets you combo into 6D consistently for nice conversions.
  • All versions combo from lights, preferably 2B.

Ein Trigger followup

Ein Trigger A followup
236A~
236A~
XV k 236a 6a ima.png
XV k 236a 6b ima.png
XV k 236a 6c ima.png
XV k 236a 6d ima.png
XV k 236b ima.png
XV k 236a 6a.png
XV k 236a 6b.png
XV k 236a 6c.png
XV k 236a 6d 1.png
XV k 236a 6d 2.png


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Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

236A~6A 236A~6A

50 Mid - 15 9 15 SKD (35: Tech / 62: Non-tech) -2 - 60 40
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

236A~6B 236A~6B

40 Mid super 8 Full Screen Projectile 31 SKD (38: Tech / 65: Non-tech) -7 (Close range) to +24 (Max range) - 60 60
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

236A~6C 236A~6C

60 Mid super 15 7 22 SKD (25: Tech / 52: Non-tech) -10 (Close range) to -3 (Max range) - 60 40
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

236A~6D 236A~6D

40 Mid - 7 12 21 SKD (48: Tech / 75: Non-tech) -7 - 30 60
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

236A~4B/D 236A~4B/D

- N/A - - - 32 [40] - - Full Body: 9 to 24 (16 frames) [Full Body: 14 to 30 (17 frames)] - -
  • 6A followup is mainly useful as juggle filler in corner combos. Safest option if Ein Trigger is blocked. However, due to its limited range and pushback from Ein Trigger, this move can whiff if too many normals are used at the start and leave you somewhat more unsafe. Will connect on a cornered opponent. There's a 1F gap between 236+P & 6A which is useful for corner pressure. Will hit anyone trying to jump or not blocking. Can roll between the hits or use invincible reversal between the hits.
  • 6B followup is a slow fireball. Depending on the spacing of Ein Trigger, this can be either unsafe or even plus on block, except for in the corner. Cannot juggle afterwards during a mid-air hit except with an air EX Minute Spike.
  • 6C followup is a forward-moving punch that does the most damage, knocks down, and is super cancellable.
  • 6D followup launches opponent and is generally the most rewarding finisher. Functions decently as an anti-air.
  • 4K performs a teleport that can switch sides with the opponent, except in the corner. D version travels further. Both versions are very unsafe on block.
Ein Trigger C followup
236C~
236C~
XV k 236a 6a ima.png
XV k 236a 6b ima.png
XV k 236a 6c ima.png
XV k 236a 6d ima.png
XV k 236b ima.png
XV k 236a 6a.png
XV k 236a 6b.png
XV k 236a 6c.png
XV k 236a 6d 1.png
XV k 236a 6d 2.png


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236C~6A 236C~6A

50 Mid - 15 9 15 SKD (33: Tech / 60: Non-tech) -2 - 60 40

236C~6B 236C~6B

40 Mid super 8 Full Screen Projectile 31 -5 -7 (Close range) to 24 (Max range) - 60 60

236C~6C 236C~6C

60 Mid super 15 7 22 SKD (22: Tech / 49: Non-tech) -10 (Close range) to -3 (Max range) - 60 40

236C~6D 236C~6D

40 Mid - 7 12 21 SKD (45: Tech / 72: Non-tech) -7 - 30 60

236C~4B/D 236C~4B/D

- N/A - - - 32 [40] - - Full Strike: 9 to 24 (16 frames) [Full Strike: 14 to 30 (17 frames)] - -
  • See A followup, except the fireball is faster and does not cause a knockdown.
  • Corner combos with 236C, 6D can be followed up with another 236 (A/C/AC) for a double ein trigger combo.
  • Note: You cannot use the same ein trigger follow-up in the corner. IE: You can do 236C, 6D, 236(A/C/AC), 6A. You cannot do 236C, 6D, 236 (A/C/AC), 6D.
  • Also note: You get another 236C, 6(A/B/C) if you do 236AC, 6C for a potential 3 ein trigger combo.
Ein Trigger AC followup
236AC~
236AC~
XV k 236a 6a ima.png
XV k 236a 6b ima.png
XV k 236a 6c ima.png
XV k 236a 6d ima.png
XV k 236b ima.png
XV k 236ac 6a.png
XV k 236ac 6b.png
XV k 236ac 6c.png
XV k 236ac 6d.png
XV k 236ac 6d 4k.png


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236AC~6A 236AC~6A

90 High - 13 9 15 HKD (+47) -3 - 0 80

236AC~6B 236AC~6B

78 (40+40) Mid - 7 Full Screen Projectile 30 SKD (47: Tech / 74: Non-tech) +3 (Close range) to +28 (Max range) - 0 80 (40+40)

236AC~6C 236AC~6C

70 Mid - 15 7 19 SKD (42: Tech / 82: Non-tech) -1 - 0 40

236AC~6D 236AC~6D

40 Mid - 7 12 18 SKD (51: Tech / 78: Non-tech) -3 - 0 60

236AC~6D~4B/D 236AC~6D~4B/D

- N/A - - - 24 - - - - -

236AC~4B/D 236AC~4B/D

- N/A - - - 25 - - Full Body: 4 to 14 (11 frames) - -
  • 6A followup is a hard knockdown and an overhead. This is also a true block string with 236AC making it one of the fastest overheads in the game.
  • 6B followup is a 2-hit slow fireball that gradually speeds up and can mess with attempts to roll or jump it. Slightly safer on block compared to normal versions. Still does not allow normal juggles afterwards.
  • 6C followup is a forward-moving punch that juggles, sort of like normal versions of the 6A follow up. Useful to tag on extra damage in corner juggles.
  • 6D followup launches opponent. Doesn't launch opponent higher but K' recovers faster compared to normal versions.
  • 4K performs a teleport that can switch sides with the opponent, except in the corner. D version travels further. Both versions are still very unsafe on block.
  • 6D into 4K also performs a teleport which stops right below a juggled opponent. Useful for chasing down juggled opponents mid screen and following up with 4B > combo of your choice. May cause awkward side switching if done point blank.

Blackout

Blackout
236B/D/BD
236B/D/BD
XV k 236b ima.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

B B

- N/A - - - 32 - - Full Strike: 9 to 24 (16 frames) - -

D D

- N/A - - - 40 - - Full Strike: 14 to 30 (17 frames) - -

BD BD

- N/A - - - 28 - - Full Strike: 4 to 14 (11 frames) - -
  • A sliding teleport that can switch sides, D version travels further. BD version travels slightly shorter than the D version, but is much faster. All versions are unsafe when cancelled from any cancellable normal. D version is useful for catching up with the opponent on a wallsplat CD.

Crow Bite

Crow Bite
623A/C/AC
623A/C/AC
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Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

A A

78 (50+30) Mid super(1) 4 11 39 SKD (24: Tech / 51: Non-tech) -26 Full body against non-projectile air moves: 1 to 5 (5 frames) 80 (40+40) 80 (40+40)

C C

105 (50+30+30) Mid super(1) 7 18 54 SKD (0: Tech / 27: Non-tech) -48 Full Body: 1 to 11 (11 frames) 120 (40+40+40) 120 (40+40+40)

AC AC

163 (10*8+30+30+40) Mid - 4 11 (11) 10 (19) 7 31 HKD (+30) -42 Full Body: 1 to 10 (10 frames) 0 240 (20*10+40)

C~6B/D C~6B/D

40 - - 8 6 32 HKD (+30) - - 40 ?
  • Anti-air DP. C version can be followed up with 6D.
  • The 6D follow up can still hit taller characters on the ground if the initial hits miss or gets blocked. It is still quite unsafe on block.
  • Only Heat Drive and Climax will combo when super cancelled.

Minute Spike

Minute Spike
214B/D/BD
214B/D/BD
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Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

B B

90 Mid - 15 3 21 SKD (46: Tech / 86: Non-tech) -8~-6 - 40 40

D D

120 Mid - 15 3 35 SKD (35: Tech / 75: Non-tech) -19 Full Body Armor: 5 to 7 (3 frames) 40 40

BD BD

80 Mid - 15 3 35 SKD (25: Tech / 65: Non-tech) -19 Full Body Armor: 1 to 4 (4 frames) 0 60
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Narrow Spike

Narrow Spike
214B/D/BD~214B/D
214B/D/BD~214B/D
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Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

B or D B or D

60 Low super 12 9 12 SKD (40: Tech / 67: Non-tech) -10~-2 - 70 120

BD BD

80 Low - 6 9 10 Juggle (+42~+69) -14~-6 - 0 100
  • Can performed at almost any point of Minute Spike before K' lands on the ground.
  • If performed quickly, skips Minute Spike completely and can combo from heavies
  • Can be used as a frame trap if delayed.
  • All versions launches opponent slightly, with EX recovering faster.

Air Minute Spike

Air Minute Spike
j.214B/D/BD
j.214B/D/BD
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Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

B B

80 [40] Mid - 13 3 21 on ground SKD -15 (Lowest height) to -22 (Highest height) - 40 40

D D

100 [50] Mid - 13 3 21 on ground SKD -15 (Lowest height) to -22 (Highest height) - 40 40

BD BD

120 [60] Mid - 13 3 16 on ground SKD -10 (Lowest height) to -17 (Highest height) - 0 40
  • Cannot be cancelled into Narrow Spike.
  • All versions can be cancelled from any air normal but will not combo except on counter hit or if using EX version.
  • While you can cancel and combo into this move during a jump in normal, there's almost no reason to do so since you can land and start a ground combo for more damage.
  • Can also be performed during a backdash.
  • Air EX version is an anywhere juggle and has significantly less lag when landing, allowing for juggles.
  • It is possible to perform an instant EX Air Minute Spike on the ground via a Tiger Knee input (i.e. 2147BD).
  • For some reason, Tiger Kneeing normal versions of Air Minute Spike doesn't work.

Super Special Moves

Heat Drive

Heat Drive
236236A/C/AC
236236A/C/AC
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Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

A or C A or C

160/180/220/280 Mid advanced, climax 10 [101] 17 46 HKD (+59) -52~-36 Full Body: 1 to 3 (3 frames) 0 0

AC AC

300/330/360/400 Mid climax 10 [84] 18 45 HKD (+57) -52~-36 Full Body: 1 (1 frame) 0 0
  • All versions can be held and deals proportionately more damage. Does not become unblockable when fully charged.
  • Stays in front of opponent if blocked.
  • Despite it being possible to Advanced Cancel into MAX Chain Drive, there doesn't appear to have any way to combo it, unlike in KOF XI.
  • Plays the satisfying blast sound effect all the way from KOF '99.

Chain Drive

Chain Drive
2363214A/C/AC
2363214A/C/AC
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Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

A or C A or C

200 (0+25+10*2+15*4+10+15*2+55) Mid advanced, climax 13 Full Screen Projectile 88 HKD (+43) -75~-49 Full Body: 1 to 15 (15 frames) 0 0

AC AC

350 (0+40+20*9+50+80) Mid climax 12 Full Screen Projectile 75 HKD (+76) -61~-35 Full Body: 1 to 16 (16 frames) 0 0
  • K' tosses his glasses and starts a short autocombo if it hits. The glasses start off at about his chest level and it travels in a slight arc downwards.
  • Can be climax cancelled during any hit of the autocombo.
  • For A/C versions, the sunglasses will negate most normal or EX projectiles and clash with super projectiles.
  • For the AC version, the sunglasses will negate most normal/EX and super projectiles and clash with MAX super projectiles.
  • The sunglasses can be reflected but it is unrewarding to do so, as they deal 0 damage. Moreover, if K' is hit by his own reflected sunglasses, he recovers much faster compared to simply blocking or dodging the sunglasses.
  • In all versions, if the sunglasses miss, gets blocked or clashes with other super projectiles, K' stays in place and pulls out a new pair.

Climax

Hyper Chain Drive
2141236CD
2141236CD
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Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
435 ([20+0]*22+30) Min:245 Mid - 9 20 169 HKD (+25) -168 Full Body: 1 to 19 (19 frames) 0 0
  • Due to its large hitbox and quick startup, it combos from basically all possible super and climax cancels.
  • Takes 1000 years to recover if blocked. On the bright side, you might get to see one of those rare 100% raw max combos.
  • Please remember the much better metered options to escape pressure like the universal GCAB/GCCD or even wakeup EX black out before you even think about using this as a reversal.
  • Only does 1 hit on block for 3 chip damage.
  • Negates almost any projectile that comes into contact with the flames but it's a moot point as you'll still be stuck with roughly 700 years of recovery if you do so.

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