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Baiken

Overview

Character Name Abbreviations

7	8	9
4	5	6
1	2	3

Numbers represent direction on a keyboard numpad. For example,

+

becomes 236P.

> = Proceed from the previous move to the following move.

▷/land = Indicate that the player must land at that point in the sequence.

, = the previous move into the following move.

->/~ = the previous special into a follow-up special.

dl./delay = Delay the following move.

whiff/(whiff) = The move must whiff (not hit).

c. = Close

f. = Far

j. = Jumping/Aerial

hj./sj. = High Jump/Super Jump

jc = Jump Cancel

hjc/sjc = High Jump Cancel/Super Jump Cancel

dc/adc = Dash Cancel/Air Dash Cancel

CH = Counter Hit

AA = Anti-Air

IAS = Instant Air Special

[X] = Hold input.

]X[ = Release input.

(move) = Move is optional.

[X] or [Y] = Perform sequence X or Y.

[sequence] xN = Repeat sequence N amount of times.

(N) = Hit N of a move or move must deal N amount of hits.

IAD = Instant Air Dash

BRC = Blue Roman Cancel

RRC = Red Roman Cancel

PRC = Purple Roman Cancel

YRC = Yellow Roman Cancel

YYXRC = Dash Input X Roman Cancel in Y direction i.e: 22PRC

XRC~Q = Cancel the X Roman Cancel into Q i.e: RRC~5K

WS = Wall Stick/Wall Splat

AB =

A.B.A

AN =

Anji Mito

AS =

Asuka R♯

AX =

Axl Low

BA =

Baiken

BE =

Bedman?

BR =

Bridget

CH =

Chipp Zanuff

EL =

Elphelt

FA =

Faust

GI =

Giovanna

GO =

Goldlewis

HA =

Happy Chaos

IN =

I-No

JC =

Jack-O'

JO =

Johnny

KY =

Ky Kiske

LE =

Leo Whitefang

MA =

May

MI =

Millia Rage

NA =

Nagoriyuki

PO =

Potemkin

RA =

Ramlethal

SI =

Sin Kiske

SO =

Sol Badguy

TE =

Testament

ZA =

Zato-1

Combo Theory

Baiken's basic grounded combo structure is extremely simple: whatever starter she lands, she wants to combo into Tatami Gaeshi to launch her opponent into the air, then catch them with 2S into Kabari and its follow up as her combo ender. While this does require some basic timing to pull off, it isn't particularly strict, and works at most ranges at which Tatami Gaeshi connects. Note that this is not Baiken's only grounded combo route, only that which is most broadly applicable.

If Baiken has meter and wishes to cash out, she can replace Kabari with Tsurane Sanzu-watashi, with the option to squeeze in a 2H after the 2S if she can meet some slightly stricter timing requirements. This grants enormous damage and incredible corner carry; a simple c.S > 2D > 236K > 2S > 2H > 236236S bread-and-butter combo does 226 damage* and breaks the wall from midscreen.

The need to keep her opponents within Tatami Gaeshi launch range is the limiting factor on most potential combo starters for Baiken. While she possesses incredible midrange poke options, most of them substantially outrange Tatami Gaeshi, preventing her from securing much more off of these pokes in most situations. In situations where Baiken has tethered her opponent, however, this limitation disappears, and Baiken will be able to combo any of her pokes into a Tatami Gaeshi launch and subsequent combo.

Baiken's tether also opens up new combo routes and allows for more damaging moves to be included in those combos. In Baiken's usual, non-tethered combo route, she is forced to juggle her opponent with 2S because her other normals simply don't reach; with the tether applied, the opponent will be pulled back in for a c.S > 6H follow-up instead, adding a slight but substantial boost to Baiken's combo damage.

In addition, Baiken can choose to end a tethered combo with Kabari instead of its counterpart if she wishes to continue to pressure her opponent, as they will end the combo at the perfect distance to be menaced by her tethered pokes. This sacrifices some up-front damage and gives the opponent at least a chance to escape (particularly through the use of an invincible reversal), and is thus not always the preferred option, but used judiciously it can be used to catch opponents unaware and score another combo off of a tether.

While not strictly part of the combo itself, it is important to note that Baiken can follow up most of her non-tethered combos with an IAD aerial Tatami Gaeshi (956 > j.236K) for an extremely easy safejump, forcing opponents to respect her pressure.

To summarize, Baiken's basic grounded combo structure is Starter > Tatami Gaeshi launch > 2S juggle, followed by her finisher of choice, usually Kabari or 2H > super. Tethering the opponent first allows for the juggle to be replaced with other, more heavily damaging moves, and gives her the additional option of Kabari as an ender if she wishes to continue to threaten with tethered pokes.

*: As with the rest of the combos on this page, this damage is measured against Ky.

Read First

All damage values were tested against Ky at full life with the R.I.S.C Level at 0.

Beginner Combo List

Beginner Combos
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on:	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe
c.S > 5H > 41236H~H	Anywhere	136	Everyone	Easy	Basic punish combo.	Video	24848
c.S > f.S > 5H > 41236H~H	Anywhere	149	Everyone	Easy	Basic punish combo with dash momentum.	Video	24850
5K > 6K > 236K, 2S > 41236H~H	Anywhere	124	Everyone	Easy	Close range punish/knockdown combo with dash momentum.	Video	26480
5K > 2D > 236K, 2S > 41236H~H	Anywhere	126 (Meterless Giovanna)	Lightweights	Easy	Close range punish/knockdown combo on lightweights.	Video	26482
5P/2P/2K > 6K > 236K	Anywhere	70 (2K starter)	Everyone	Easy	Bad starter soft knockdown combo.	Video	26776
2K > 2D > 236K	Anywhere	71	Everyone	Easy	Low pressure/hit-confirm string.	Video	26778
... > 66RRC > c.S > 6H > 41236H~H	Anywhere	122 (f.S 66RRC starter)	Everyone	Easy	Basic RRC extension.	Video	26779

Combo List

Note that most combos ending in 2S > Kabari (426H > H) can alternatively be ended with 2S > 2H into either of Baiken's Overdrives if she wants to spend meter for more damage and a potential wallbreak. Combos that include counter-hits or which begin with the opponent already tethered can elect to end with Kabari instead. See Combo Theory, above.

5P/2P/6P/j.P Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on:	Difficulty	Notes	Video
5P > 6K > 236K	Anywhere	69			5P starter. With sufficient dash momentum, another 5P can be added. Following 236K with an Airdash > j.H is a safe jump.	Video
5P > 6K > 236K > 2S > 41236H~H	Anywhere	124	Lightweights (May)	Easy	For Heavyweights a 5K can be subbed instead of the 2S to connect HKabari
AA 6P > dl 41236H~H	Anywhere	87	Everyone		6P anti-air starter.	Video

5K/2K/j.K Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on:	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe
5K > 2D > 236K, 2S > 2H	Anywhere	117	Everyone		5K starter. Note that Baiken cannot end this combo with her usual 42163H~H ender unless she scores a counter hit.	Video
5K > 2D > 236K, 2S > 41236H~H	Anywhere	126	Everyone	Easy	Allows for Baiken to finish her combo with her preferred 41236H~H ender with dash momentum. This route also works if Baiken successfully frame traps her opponent by delaying her 2D gatling, dealing 140 damage.	Video	32472
(41236S) 5K > 2D > 236K, c.S > 6H > 41236S	Anywhere	134	Everyone		5K starter with tether attached. Reapplies tether. Can optionally be ended with 41236H~H for 2 extra damage, but sacrifices the option to threaten the opponent with tethered pokes.	Video
5K > 2D > 236K, 5K > j.D > Airdash > j.S > j.236S > WS 5[D]	Corner	180	Everyone		Corner 5K starter.	Video
(41236S) 5K > 2D > 236K, c.S > 6H > 41236H~H > WS Microdash 5[D]	Corner	187	Everyone		Corner 5K starter with tether attached. 5[D] requires a microdash to connect consistently.	Video
CH 6K, c.S > 2H > 41236H(~H)	Anywhere	148	Everyone*		6K Counter-hit starter. No hard knockdown against heavyweights as the Kabari follow-up will not connect.	Video
CH 6K, c.S > 2H > 236K > 2S > 2H > 214214P	Anywhere	187 (220 with Wall Break)	Everyone		Alternative 6K counter-hit starter that ends with a super. Wallbreaks from mid-stage.

c.S/f.S/2S/6S/j.S Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Tension Gain	Works on:	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe
c.S > 2H > 236K, 2S > 41236H~H	Anywhere	156		Everyone	Easy	BnB c.S starter. 2H is a 1-frame frame trap An offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with their own..	Video
c.S > 2D > 236K, 2S > 41236H~H	Anywhere	150		Everyone*	Medium	Alternative BnB c.S starter. 2D is naturally gapless, but can act as a frame trap An offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with their own. if the gatling is delayed. Timing on the juggle is tighter than the 2H version, as the opponent is not launched as high; as a result Baiken must end with 2H > 236236S instead of 426H~H against heavyweights.	Video	43622
c.S > 2H > 236K, 2S > 236236S	Anywhere	199 (232 with wallbreak)	-25%	Everyone	Easy	BnB with Overdrive ender. Simple wallbreak from midscreen.	Video	43506
c.S > 2H > 236K, f.S > 5H > 41236H~H > WS 6H/236236S	Corner	211 (236 with super)	36%	Everyone	Easy	Simple corner combo with wallbreak.	Video	43373
c.S > 2H > 236K, 5K > j.S > j.D > AD > j.S > j.236S > WS > j.D/236236S	Corner	212	29%	Everyone except Anji		A Tatami launcher combo that works even if c.S gets blocked, and can super for more damage. Against Baiken the Yozansen need to be a delayed if you want to do 236236S or 6H/5H because she may bit a bit too high.
c.S > 2H > 236K > 5K > j.D > AD > j.S > j.D > WS j.D	Corner	222(Anji)	25%	Made for Anji		A Tatami launcher like the combo above that works on Anji.
CH c.S > 5[D], 2K > 6H > 41236H~H	Anywhere	180	~30%	Everyone	Easy	Counterhit confirm on close slash. Can be OS'd for non-counterhit by pressing c.S > 5H~D as the slowdown will "eat" the H input.
AA j.S > j.D (> Airdash)	Midscreen	70		Everyone		j.S Air to air confirm. Can optionally airdash after the j.D to regain space.	Video
AA j.S > j.H > jc > j.S > j.H > j.236K, c.S > 5H > 41236H~H > WS Microdash 5[D]	Corner	193		Everyone		Corner j.S air to air confirm. The j.S must connect close to the opponent for the j.H to hit.	Video

5H/2H/6H/j.H Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Tension Gain	Works on:	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe
CH 2H/6H > 41236S > c.S > 6H > 236K > c.S > 6H > 41236H(~H)	Anywhere	215	~50%	Everyone*		Meterless, high damage route for when corner is inaccessible. No hard knockdown against heavyweights as the Kabari follow-up will not connect.	-
CH 6H, 41236S, c.S > 5[D], c.S > 5H, c.S > 5H > dl 236K, 2S > 2H , WS 236236S	Corner	281	~0%			Corner Counter hit 6H starter. Builds exactly enough meter for a 236236S finish.	Video
CH 2H/6H > 41236S, [ c.S > 6H > 236K ]x2	Anywhere	201	~45%	Everyone	Medium	Basic CH conversion. If you frametrap from c.S the extra RISC brings damage up to 239. Timing for 2H conversation is tighter than 6H.	Video	43503
CH 6H > 236K, c.S > 6H > 41236H~H	Anywhere	176	36%	Everyone	Easy	No tether so it leaves them further away after.	Video
j.H > j236S > c.S > 2H > 236K	Anywhere	133	~30%	Everyone	Easy	Simple jump in Combo. Can also be done with j.S.	Video

5D/2D/j.D Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Tension Gain	Works on:	Difficulty	Notes	Video
5[D]~8 > j.H > j.D > jc > j.S > jc > j.SS	Anywhere	194		Everyone		5[D] overhead starter.	Video
(41236S) 5[D]~8 > j.H > j.D > j.S > j.D > j.S > j.D > j.D	Anywhere	226		Everyone		5[D] overhead starter with tether.	Video
CH 2D > 41236S > 2K > 6K > 236K > microdash c.S > 6H > 41236S	Anywhere	160	~37%	Non-heavyweights	Hard	Meterless re-tether. The 2K link and microdash are tight. A great alternative to 6K CH routes if you do not want to reset to neutral.	-
CH 2D > 41236S > c.S > 6H > 236K > c.S > 6H > 41236S	Anywhere	189	~48%	Lightweights	Medium	Optimal version of above combo for lightweights. Sadly, there is no meterless variation for heavyweights as no move will link after the first Kabari.	-

Throw Combos
Combo	Position	Damage	Tension Gain	Works on:	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe
6D > PRC, dl.c.S > 6H > 236K, dl.c.S > 6H > 41236H~H	Anywhere	133	-40%	Everyone	Easy	Simple grab combo with PRC extension. Slight delay after grab to get PRC instead of RRC	Video
6D > PRC, dl.c.S > 5[D], c.S > 6H > 236K, dl.c.S > 6H > 41236H~H	Anywhere	141	-40%		Hard

Special Move Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Tension Gain	Works on:	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe
CH 41236S > c.S > 2H > 236K > c.S > 6H > 41236S	Anywhere	171		Tested on Ky, Potemkin, and Giovanna	Easy	Re-tether combo.
CH 41236H > f.S > 2H > 236K > 2S > 41236H~H	Anywhere	171		Tested on Ky		CH H Kabari pickup. Does not work at max Kabari range as the 2H can be blocked & only a simple f.S > 5H. Better follow-ups may exist but further testing is needed
41236S > PRC~c.S > 2H > 236K > c.S > 6H > 236K	Anywhere	174	-40%	Everyone	Medium	If you ever wanted to to convert a 41236S	Video
(4/6D, 5K OTG > IAD >) j.236S, f.S > 5H > 236K, c.S > 6H >41236H~H	Midscreen	138		Everyone		Crossup j.236S confirm with tether. Following the ender, an additional IAD j.236S will cross the opponent again.	Video
236P > 66RRC~c.S > 6H > 41236H~H	Anywhere	170	-35%	Everyone except Heavyweights	Medium	For pushing extra damage.	Video
[2]369S > 66FRRC > j.H > jc > j.S > j.H > j.236K > c.S > 6H* > 41236H~H	Anywhere	202	-29%	Everyone	Medium	Not holding 2 for a bit makes you superjump, prohibiting the jump cancel. *Use 5H if close to the corner.		59312
IAD > CH 236S > 5K > [2]9 > jS > jD > 66 > jS > jH > cS > 5S > WS > 5H	Near Corner	202 (229 with Super)		Everyone	Medium	Near corner combo with Youzansen starter & Wallbreak; Super jump required after 5K to gain the proper height to finish combo. Can super for more damage.	Video

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 | CH {{clr|S|41236S}} > {{clr|S|c.S}} > {{clr|H|2H}} > {{clr|K|236K}} > {{clr|S|c.S}} > {{clr|H|6H}} > {{clr|S|41236S}}  || Anywhere || 171 ||  || Tested on Ky, Potemkin, and Giovanna || {{clr|2|Easy}} || Re-tether combo. || ||
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-| CH {{clr|H|41236H}} > {{clr|S|f.S}} > {{clr|H|2H}} > {{clr|K|236K}} > {{clr|S|2S}} > {{clr|H|41236H}}~{{clr|H|H}} || Anywhere || 171 ||   ||  || Tested on Ky || CH H Kabari pickup. Does not work at max Kabari range as the {{clr|H|2H}} can be blocked & only a simple {{clr|S|f.S}} > {{clr|H|5H}}. Better follow-ups may exist but further testing is needed || ||
+| CH {{clr|H|41236H}} > {{clr|S|f.S}} > {{clr|H|2H}} > {{clr|K|236K}} > {{clr|S|2S}} > {{clr|H|41236H}}~{{clr|H|H}} || Anywhere || 171 ||   || Tested on Ky ||  || CH H Kabari pickup. Does not work at max Kabari range as the {{clr|H|2H}} can be blocked & only a simple {{clr|S|f.S}} > {{clr|H|5H}}. Better follow-ups may exist but further testing is needed || ||
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 | {{clr|S|41236S}} > PRC~{{clr|S|c.S}} > {{clr|H|2H}} > {{clr|K|236K}} > {{clr|S|c.S}} > {{clr|H|6H}} > {{clr|K|236K}}|| Anywhere || 174 || -40% || Everyone || {{clr|3|Medium}} || If you ever wanted to to convert a {{clr|S|41236S}} || [https://youtu.be/NRde3e2kFOs Video] ||