[CP] Litchi vs. Nu-13

[Urichinan]

Discuss the Nu-13 matchup here.

[EXonestar]

One of the old tactics that still work now is that ,if you are on the other side of the screen , setting the staff to 2D and launching whiles running along side / or just behind it , neutralizes her 5D / that Spike Chaser / and the move that summons multiple swords from the ground.

In terms 5D set and launch helps get it in from the air aswell helping vs Nu's 6D and etc

Its good for easy entry if the Nu player who isn't used to staff launching But a warning - they can jump and do the aerial swords that will hit you (against 2D staff launching) and they can possible do a well timed normal to hit you whiles you are trying to hide behind 5d Staff launches.

You'll have to really play around with 4kote and 6kote to mix up how you wish to try and rush Nu down because she doesn't want to be caught.

Using Staff 2D set and 41236D is also a very useful move - especially when you are near her.

-Reminder-

When she doesn't have the Halo above her head. She has NO reversals.

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So literally once you knock her down , or have her in the corner. Be sure to be Relentless. They will most like burst / Backdash / Counter assault. So find ways to punisher her back dash mid screen / try to find bad habits or patterns where Nu's like to Counter assault and attempt to bait them (Same goes for Bursts but that's much harder.)

[toanenadiz]

You need to be careful with launching the staff. Luna Nu's (the one with the halo) have a higher projectile level than Litchi's staff so her drive moves will neutralize the staff and continue going forward.

[EXonestar]

I have a question about her halo mode - For the litchi match up which mode is more useful in terms of like a Base for the fight?

Like for example , is Halo mode more useful vs certain characters than her normal mode?

Like you said her projectile level goes up so would that make her halo mode more useful in this match up in particular? or must she change regardless due to strict situations? Lambda's who i've faced recently tend to get a bit too comfortable in non-halo mode.

How should or in what way should Nu be approaching this match up ? /

[toanenadiz]

It is really up to the Nu it seems. Different Nu have different ideas on what mode you should be in for match-ups so you will have to get used to fighting both of them. I personally love Luna Nu for this match-up and only use Dia Nu for the start of the round, combos and occasionally laying down gravity well. Being able to stop Litchi from easily approaching with the staff is too good and I am willing to lose zoning tools for that.

Don't have enough match-up experience to give a definitive on how Nu should approach the match-up yet. Seems easier than Extend though for me since her oki feels weaker.

[EXonestar]

Have you faced any Litchi's recently Toan ?

I faced a Nu recently and Can't really say for sure I can share my experience , we both just made some really good decisions and it seems really bad for Nu when she's stuck in the non-halo mode. It was like free mixup on her , all she could do was attempt to backdash on wake up or block.