Vimes

Haven't really played the game or Elizabeth in months so now that I am starting fresh I do not want to develop any bad habits early. 1) What are her best tools in the neutral game and her most common knockdowns (j.c I imagine)? Do I do a raw 5C after knockdown to start oki or is there a better option? 2) I see the frame data of her specials now change once she is awakened. Does this mean there are any standard combos that no longer work once awakened?