Blockstring

From Dustloop Wiki

Blockstrings in fighting games are a string of attacks that happen in rapid succession where the first hit is expected to be blocked. The goal of a blockstring varies from pushing the opponent into the corner to setting up a mixup.

Creating Blockstrings

Where there are no ironclad rules about creating blockstrings, players should consider the following:

  • What is my goal for this blockstring? What do I gain from accomplishing my goal?
  • How risky is my blockstring? What do I lose if I am countered?

Examles

Hitting the opponent with a mixup

My goal is to hit him with an overhead in the middle of the string. On hit, I can hit confirm that into a combo
What happens if the opponent blocks the overhead

Discovering Opponent Tendencies

My goal

Using Blockstrings