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*'''Strong Okizeme:''' Ky gets strong pressure and mix-ups from most knockdowns using [[GGST/Ky Kiske/Strategy#Air Dash Faultless Defense Cancel Safe Jump|FDC safe jumps]] and [[{{PAGENAME}}#Charged Stun Edge|Charged Stun Edge]].
*'''Strong Okizeme:''' Ky gets strong pressure and mix-ups from most knockdowns using [[GGST/Ky Kiske/Strategy#Air Dash Faultless Defense Cancel Safe Jump|FDC safe jumps]] and [[{{PAGENAME}}#Charged Stun Edge|Charged Stun Edge]].
*'''Wall Carry King:''' Combo routes such as {{clr|3|c.S}} > {{clr|5|j.D}} and {{clr|4|5H}} > {{clr|2|214K}} loops provide Ky with excellent wall carry. Combined with the long wall carry of his [[{{PAGENAME}}#Ride the Lightning|Ride the Lightning]] Overdrive, Ky can almost always wall break if he has 50% Tension.
*'''Wall Carry King:''' Combo routes such as {{clr|3|c.S}} > {{clr|5|j.D}} and {{clr|4|5H}} > {{clr|2|214K}} loops provide Ky with excellent wall carry. Combined with the long wall carry of his [[{{PAGENAME}}#Ride the Lightning|Ride the Lightning]] Overdrive, Ky can almost always wall break if he has 50% Tension.
| cons = *'''N/A:''' In line with his first and most important Pro, the Jack of All Trades, Ky doesn't suffer from any major issues that are unique to him.
| cons = *'''N/A:''' In line with his first Pro, the Jack of All Trades, Ky doesn't suffer from any major weaknesses. <small>''Note: This doesn't mean Ky is overpowered. ''</small>


| difficulty_rating = 5
| difficulty_rating = 5

Revision as of 18:53, 1 July 2022



Overview
Overview

Ky is a versatile character who possesses many moves with good speed and range. His varied move set makes him comfortable at any range, but he excels in mid-ranged neutral.

Ky uses his far-reaching f.S and 2S to check opponents at mid range, and complements them with his 5H and 6H, all four of which are disjointed. 5K and 2D are lows with good range and many active frames. Frustrated foes that approach him carelessly can be intercepted by his strong space control tools and anti-airs. He scores combos and hard knockdowns easily with Dire EclatGGST Ky Kiske 214S.pngGuardAllStartup14Recovery25Advantage-8 [-6], even from his fastest buttons.

At longer ranges, Ky can use Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236S.pngGuardAllStartup13RecoveryTotal 46Advantage-14 projectiles to cover his approach or to play keep-away. When the time is right, he can take more risks by using Stun DipperGGST Ky Kiske 236K 1.pngGuardLow, AllStartup7Recovery30Advantage-19 [-14] to slide under pokes or projectiles or Foudre ArcGGST Ky Kiske 214K.pngGuardAllStartup24Recovery6Advantage-2~+6 [+5~+12] to hop over lows. Ky's defensive moves include a meterless DP Dragon Punch A move that has invulnerability during its startup, long recovery, and a rising motion. in Vapor ThrustGGST Ky Kiske 623H.pngGuardAllStartup13Recovery44Advantage-38 [-33], which can challenge pressure. Furthermore, Ky reliably scores Positive Bonus with Ride the LightningGGST Ky Kiske 632146H.pngGuardAllStartup8+1Recovery99Advantage-82, an Overdrive that is easily incorporated into combos and can wall break from tremendous distances.

He lacks command grabs and overheads besides the universal options, making his basic mix-ups unremarkable. His okizeme From Japanese "起き攻め". Attacking an opponent about to wake up after they were knocked down, usually with meaty attacks or mix-ups. mix-ups however, are quite strong! After scoring a knockdown, Ky can safely set up okizeme using Charged Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236H.pngGuardAllStartup39RecoveryTotal 62Advantage+22 [+25] and airdash FDC safe jumps, from which his plethora of options includes high/low mix-ups, cross-up Attacking your opponent after changing which horizontal side you are on, usually by jumping over them.s, throws and meaty attack Hitting an opponent to cover the moment as they lose invincibility. The most common one is performing an attack early on okizeme to gain frame advantage and bait reversals.s.

With his diverse move set, Ky has a tool for every situation and can quickly switch between keeping the opponent away and turning on the offensive.

 Ky Kiske  Ky Kiske is an all-rounder with tools to compete both on the ground and in the air at most ranges, classified as a Balance type.

Pros
Cons
  • Jack of All Trades: Ky's tools can handle all manners of offensive and defensive situations at various ranges. He has good gap-closing tools and decent close-range pressure, as well as great projectiles and a solid reversal.
  • Excellent Space Control: Ky's normals are great space control tools, both on the ground and in the air. Combining good movement with buttons like f.S, 6H, j.K and j.S can make him difficult to approach.
  • Fantastic Call-Out Tools: A diligent Ky player can take advantage of his numerous callout tools, like 6P, Stun Dipper and Foudre Arc to punish bad approaches. Ky gets good combos or hard knockdown from his reads as well.
  • Strong Okizeme: Ky gets strong pressure and mix-ups from most knockdowns using FDC safe jumps and Charged Stun Edge.
  • Wall Carry King: Combo routes such as c.S > j.D and 5H > 214K loops provide Ky with excellent wall carry. Combined with the long wall carry of his Ride the Lightning Overdrive, Ky can almost always wall break if he has 50% Tension.
  • N/A: In line with his first Pro, the Jack of All Trades, Ky doesn't suffer from any major weaknesses. Note: This doesn't mean Ky is overpowered.
Ky's projectiles (except for j.D) and Dire EclatGGST Ky Kiske 214S.pngGuardAllStartup14Recovery25Advantage-8 [-6] special move temporarily put the opponent into Shock State on contact. Shock State lasts for varying amounts of time based on the move, and can either be removed by Ky or is ended if Ky is hit. Hitting an opponent in Shock State with most of his special moves removes the Shock State (or reapplies it) in exchange for bonus effects varying from more damage, more blockstun, and better hit effects, allowing for more damaging combos or stronger okizeme. Check the Strategy page for more details.
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Ky Kiske

Normal Moves

StartupThe time before an attack is active. Written startup values include the first active frame, so the startup on a frame chart will display one less square than the written value. Frames
Active The active frames of an attack refers to the amount of time an attack can hit the opponent. Frames
InactiveFrames in the middle of multi-hit attacks which cannot hit the opponent, but are after the move has become active at least once. Frames
Recovery The recovery of an attack refers to the amount of time an attacker must wait before they may perform another action, even blocking. Frames
Special RecoveryThe recovery of an attack refers to the amount of time an attacker must wait before they may perform another action.Recovery frames which happen under abnormal conditions, such as after landing. Frames
ProjectileIndicates an entity that exists separately from the character has become active. Usually something like a Fireball A projectile which usually travels slowly across the screen in a horizontal path above the ground.. Active
CancelA window in which to cancel a move. Can be varied in usage. Window

5P

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
26 All 5 4 7 -1 none
Total: 15

A quick jab that's useful as a fast anti-air, or in a situation where a 6P input would be crossed up. On airborne opponents, confirm hits by picking up with 2S > 5H. On air block, take advantage of their landing recovery and start pressure.

Gatling Options: 5P, 2P, 6P, 6K, 6H

5K

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
30 Low 7 8 6 -2 none
Total: 20

  • Jump and dash cancelable. Earliest dash cancel is -11 on block.

Excellent normal that can gatling into 2D for a double low sequence that leads to a knockdown and okizeme From Japanese "起き攻め". Attacking an opponent about to wake up after they were knocked down, usually with meaty attacks or mix-ups.. When using 5K on okizeme, time it to hit as a meaty attack Hitting an opponent to cover the moment as they lose invincibility. The most common one is performing an attack early on okizeme to gain frame advantage and bait reversals. to significantly increase its frame advantage up to +5 on block for stronger pressure and combos. Timing it this way can also be safe against many reversal attempts while still hitting meaty. Due to its long active frames and low recovery, it can be used preemptively to stuff many attacks in neutral, such as  May's horizontal dolphinsGGST May Mr. Dolphin Horizontal.pngGuardAllStartup7Recovery20 (24 OH)Advantage-3.

Gatling Options: 6P, 6K, 6H, 5D, 2D

c.S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
42 All 7 6 10 +1 none
Total: 22

  • Jump and dash cancelable. Earliest dash cancel is -6 on block.
  • Ground bounces on air hit.

Often used to start pressure at close range or as a meaty attack Hitting an opponent to cover the moment as they lose invincibility. The most common one is performing an attack early on okizeme to gain frame advantage and bait reversals. after a knockdown. Its speed, wide variety of gatling options, and mid Counter Hit slowdown also make it a go-to move for punishes. In pressure, it can be both delay canceled, dash canceled, or jump canceled to create frame traps and bait defensive options (such as c.S > 2S). Since it's plus on block, you can follow up with frame traps, go for a reset by dashing up with another c.S or go for a throw.

c.S seems to deal slightly less Wall Damage when hits right the frame before an airborne opponent drop to the ground. This explains why some combo routes seemingly have random Wall Stick timing, but it rarely has any benefit to trigger on purpose.

Gatling Options: 6P, 6K, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D

f.S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
34 All 10 3 16 -5 none
Total: 30

  • Does not extend its hurtbox until it becomes active and has a large disjoint while active, but has a lingering extended hurtbox during recovery.

One of Ky's best mid-ranged pokes alongside 2S, combining a great balance of speed, range, and safety. It's a bit slower than 2S and can be avoided by low profile When a character's hurtbox is entirely beneath an opponent's attack. This can be caused by crouching, certain moves, and being short. attacks, but it's also safer, has far more active frames, a hitbox disjoint nearly twice as large, and may catch airborne opponents with its higher hitbox. Dashing before f.S carries enough momentum to give it comparable range to 2S. Often canceled into 5H and Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236S.pngGuardAllStartup13RecoveryTotal 46Advantage-14 in pressure, and counter-poking with it to score Counter Hits provides a reliable combo into Stun DipperGGST Ky Kiske 236K 1.pngGuardLow, AllStartup7Recovery30Advantage-19 [-14].

Gatling Options: 5H, 2H

5H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
48 All 12 6 21 -8 none
Total: 40

  • Launches vertically on air hit.
  • Does not extend its hurtbox until it becomes active and is disjointed while active, but Ky moves his body hurtbox significantly forward during startup and has a lingering extended hurtbox during recovery.

A chunky swing that's slower than Ky's S normals, but has a bit more range. Sees lots of use to air juggle during combos, since it pops them up high enough to combo into a special or Overdrive. Though it is unsafe on block, it can be difficult to punish at max range and is commonly cancelled into Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236S.pngGuardAllStartup13RecoveryTotal 46Advantage-14 when ending pressure. Since 5H deals a lot of hitstun, it is a reliable way to confirm into Stun DipperGGST Ky Kiske 236K 1.pngGuardLow, AllStartup7Recovery30Advantage-19 [-14] and Ride the LightningGGST Ky Kiske 632146H.pngGuardAllStartup8+1Recovery99Advantage-82 even on non-Counter Hit.

5D

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
45 High 20 4 25 -15 -
56 High 28 4 25 -10 -
Total: 48
Total: 56

Uncharged Dust
  • Uncharged Dust on hit is 0 or neutral frame advantage and causes float

Universal overhead attack that's pretty fast. It can gatling from 5K, 2K, or c.S for an unsafe mixup that can be made safe on block or converted into a full combo on hit by using Roman Cancel.


Charged Dust
  • Charged Dust leads to soft knockdown (+36).
  • Holding any upwards direction during the hitstop frames of charged dust will activate Homing Jump:
    • Doing a Homing Jump will cause an Area Shift and put the opponent into a unique high damaging air combo state.
    • Pressing any attack twice in a row without jump/dash canceling will perform a unique Finishing Blow attack, causing a hard knockdown (+23).
    • Homing Jump combos can sometimes increase Tension Balance enough to activate Positive Bonus.

Similar to uncharged Dust but is slow enough to be reacted to. On hit, it results in a very high damaging combo. Charged Dust is also useful for juggling during combos to add damage after a Red Roman Cancel launch or Counter Hit c.S.

2P

2K

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
26 Low 6 4 10 -2 none
Total: 19

  • 1 frame faster low than 5K.

A kick with a great balance of speed and range. It's a low-risk check in neutral with longer range than 5K, and Ky's fastest low mixup. It's often used to link together combos, like when you want to OTG pickup after Dire EclatGGST Ky Kiske 214S.pngGuardAllStartup14Recovery25Advantage-8 [-6], or continue to combo airborne opponents after landing when hitting with an air normal. Often canceled into 2D for a knockdown, or into 6H for combos in the corner.

Gatling Options: 6P, 6K, 6H, 5D, 2D

2S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
32 Low 11 2 20 -8 none
Total: 31

  • Slightly longer range than f.S but a much smaller disjoint hitbox, only near the tip.
  • Unlike 5H and 6H the hurtbox starts retracting immediately during recovery, making it harder to whiff punish.

Contender for Ky's main poke, with a great balance of range, speed, and cancel options. Often canceled into 5H (with a natural 1 frame gap) in pressure and combos, and Stun DipperGGST Ky Kiske 236K 1.pngGuardLow, AllStartup7Recovery30Advantage-19 [-14] on max range Counter Hits. Can be used to pick up airborne opponents with 2S > 5H juggles.

Gatling Options: 5H, 2H

2H

2D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
34 Low 10 6 18 -10 none
Total: 33

A sweeping kick that grants a hard knockdown close to Ky, allowing him to start his strong okizeme From Japanese "起き攻め". Attacking an opponent about to wake up after they were knocked down, usually with meaty attacks or mix-ups. game. If the opponent is too close to Ky on hit, delay Charged Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236H.pngGuardAllStartup39RecoveryTotal 62Advantage+22 [+25] slightly or it'll pass through their invulnerable wakeup frames. The airborne state and resulting slowdown from Counter Hit 2D leads to Foudre ArcGGST Ky Kiske 214K.pngGuardAllStartup24Recovery6Advantage-2~+6 [+5~+12] loops for big damage and corner carry.

6P

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
34 All 9 5 17 -8 1-3 Upper Body
4-13 Above Knees
Total: 30

  • Invulnerable above the knees from the startup until the beginning of recovery.
  • Launches away on air hit, but leaves standing on ground hit.
  • Hard knockdown on air Counter Hit.

Ky's main anti-air and an all-around a great normal due to its upper body invulnerability. Though it doesn't combo into much besides Dire EclatGGST Ky Kiske 214S.pngGuardAllStartup14Recovery25Advantage-8 [-6] on non-Counter Hit, it's great for ensuring that whatever is coming from the air has the best possible chance of being beaten. Against grounded opponents, it's invaluable for countering pokes that Ky otherwise finds hard to contest, like  Ramlethal's f.SGGST Ramlethal Valentine fS.pngGuardAllStartup11Recovery21Advantage-10 [-13]. When used in combos, 6P is a important cancel from 5P/2P mash into Dire Eclat's hard knockdown.

6K

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
40 All 25 2 11 +4 none
Total: 37

  • Special cancelable.
  • Moves Ky forwards slightly.

A risky pressure reset with slow startup that's best used after conditioning the opponent to block with frame traps or to air juggle during corner combos. Relative to Ky's other pressure reset in Foudre ArcGGST Ky Kiske 214K.pngGuardAllStartup24Recovery6Advantage-2~+6 [+5~+12], 6K does not require Shock State to be plus on block and remains grounded should the opponent call out the startup with a Counter Hit.

6H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
52 All 15 4 20 -7 none
Total: 38

  • Launches opponent away on hit.
  • Wall bounces on hit in the corner.
  • Combos from 5K/2K on crouching opponents.
  • Disjointed hitbox during the active frames, but Ky moves his body hurtbox significantly forward during startup and has a lingering 13f extended hurtbox during recovery.

A huge swing that's great as a haymaker in neutral or for whiff punishing moves. It has long startup and recovery similar to 5H, but because it hits lower to the ground in comparison it will beat lots of 6Ps and low profile When a character's hurtbox is entirely beneath an opponent's attack. This can be caused by crouching, certain moves, and being short. attacks like  Sol's Night Raid VortexGGST Sol Badguy 214S 1.pngGuardAllStartup15~31 [32]Recovery32 [26]Advantage-17. It leads to great reward on Counter Hit when used in pressure as an auto-timed (4f gap) frame trap from 5K and a manually-timed (-1f gap) one from c.S. On midscreen CH it provides a large amount of corner carry when canceled into Foudre ArcGGST Ky Kiske 214K.pngGuardAllStartup24Recovery6Advantage-2~+6 [+5~+12], and on corner CH it leads to Ky's highest damage combo routes with its wallbounce and large CH slowdown.

Ky takes a step forward during the attack, which makes for stronger pressure reset opportunities after opponents have been conditioned into not challenging the threat of CH 6H and Dire EclatGGST Ky Kiske 214S.pngGuardAllStartup14Recovery25Advantage-8 [-6] cancels.

j.P

j.K

j.S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
32 High 7 3 21 0 (IAD) none
Total: 30

  • Air Dash cancelable.

A well-rounded air slash suitable for both air-to-air and air-to-ground usage, since it is disjointed near the tip and its hitbox reaches much farther down than the animation suggests.

When used air-to-air, j.S has more range than j.K, but j.K is generally safer to use in air-to-air situations due to j.S' higher recovery. As it has mid Counter Hit slowdown, j.S reliably converts air-to-air Counter Hits into grounded combo pickups, and with 50% Tension can be confirmed into Ride the LightningGGST Ky Kiske 632146H.pngGuardAllStartup8+1Recovery99Advantage-82 to deal great damage and break the wall even from midscreen due to the long carrying distance of RTL.

j.S also has niche use in blockstrings due to its j.D gatling and air dash cancel. j.S > 66 > j.S can open up opponents mashing throw or expecting Ky to land with a low, but the airdash leaves a large gap which can be punished. Go for it when the opponent is conditioned to block.

Gatling Options: j.H, j.D

j.H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
44 High 13 4 23 +5 (IAD) none
Total: 39

  • Air Dash cancelable.
  • Does not cross-up despite the animation.

Ky's main jump-in normal along with j.S. It also works as an preemptive air-to-air that hits low enough to catch ground buttons at the same time.

Airborne opponents are launched upward allowing for air-to-air combos, or to give Ky enough time to land and convert into a grounded combo.

Gatling Options: j.D

j.D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
32 All 13 6 15 none
Total: 33

  • Cancelable into special moves, jump, and air dash on contact.
  • Launches grounded opponents on hit.
  • Considered a projectile.
  • Plus on block.


A lightning sigil that stalls Ky's air momentum. Good for making Ky's landing timing unpredictable or as a fairly large disjoint in air-to-air situations. As it's considered a projectile, j.D also excels at intercepting most incoming projectiles, but it is not an overhead.

This move is special, jump, and air dash cancellable, making it great combo filler. c.S > j.D > Air Dash is a solid string that leads to wallbreak at midscreen, as one example. j.D can also be cancelled into Aerial Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske j236X.pngGuardAllStartup21RecoveryUntil Landing+10Advantage-, which lets Ky dodge some reversal attempts.

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

6D or 4D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
80 Ground Throw 2 3 38 none
Total: 42

  • Can throw the opponent either forward or backwards.
  • 75% forced proration before all damage is dealt, 50% forced proration after all damage is dealt.
  • Ky is in Counter Hit state during recovery.

A critical part of Ky's pressure, granting a hard knockdown on hit and allowing him to start his strong okizeme From Japanese "起き攻め". Attacking an opponent about to wake up after they were knocked down, usually with meaty attacks or mix-ups. game. It's occasionally used defensively due to its fast startup, but it's primarily used to open up opponents that have been conditioned into blocking in order to entice them to mash into frame traps.

The hard knockdown is long enough for a Charged Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236H.pngGuardAllStartup39RecoveryTotal 62Advantage+22 [+25] to hit meaty Hitting an opponent to cover the moment as they lose invincibility. The most common one is performing an attack early on okizeme to gain frame advantage and bait reversals., allowing for a mixup and further pressure. It's also a common choice to go directly into a safe jump/empty jump low mix-up using IAD An air dash performed from a standing position as quickly and as low to the ground as possible from a jump. Done by inputting 956 754, and depending on the game, using a dash macro right after a jump. j.H/2K.

A ground throw can be followed up at any distance with 6H to OTG The act of hitting the opponent when they are knocked down. Short for "off the ground" or "on the ground." the opponent, which can slightly increase the meterless damage. Midscreen, this also allows cancelling the 6H into a meaty 236S. In the corner, the OTG 6H can be followed up with another meaty 6H that will frame trap and hit any non-reversal wakeup option that is not blocking (jump, backdash, wakeup button) slower than 4 frames. Against 3 frame moves, the 6H will trade.

Air Throw

j.6D or j.4D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
80 Air Throw 2 3 38 or Until Landing+10 none
Total: 14

  • Can throw the opponent either forward or backwards.
  • Hard knockdown on hit.
  • 75% forced proration before all damage is dealt, 50% forced proration after all damage is dealt.
  • Ky is in Counter Hit state during recovery.

A powerful, but risky tool for countering air approaches and the startup of some attacks. Use it carefully along with 6P, 2H and Foudre ArcGGST Ky Kiske 214K.pngGuardAllStartup24Recovery6Advantage-2~+6 [+5~+12] to discourage jumping. Keeping the opponent on the ground limits their options and allows Ky to take advantage of his strong grounded normals.

Special Moves

Stun Edge

236S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
30 [33] All 13 Until Hit Total 46 -14 none
30×2 All 13 Until Hit Total 46 -11 none

  • Applies Shock State to the opponent for 180 frames on contact.
  • [ ] values refer to hitting an opponent already in Shock State.
  • Projectile immediately disappears if Ky is hit.
  • Ky is in Counter Hit state during recovery.

A basic projectile. Stun Edge (SE) is useful against opponents that like to aggressively and preemptively use grounded normals, as Ky can stand just outside their range and fire it off to deal damage and build some Tension. Hitting an opponent with SE may convince them to stop attacking in order to react to it, opening them up for offensive approaches. It can also be used as a blockstring ender after the pushback of 5H and 6H in pressure, as long as that pushback puts Ky outside of the range of the opponent's longest buttons.

Ky is in Counter Hit state for the move's entire duration, the recovery is lengthy, and the projectile can be both low profile When a character's hurtbox is entirely beneath an opponent's attack. This can be caused by crouching, certain moves, and being short.d and Instant Air Dashed over. For these reasons, carefully consider when to throw it out. It's much safer to use in matchups where the opponent has poor mobility such as  Potemkin, or matchups where the opponent has no fast projectile of their own such as  Goldlewis Dickinson.

In Dragon InstallGGST Ky Kiske 214214H 1.pngGuardAllStartup11+1Recovery25Advantage+4, SE hits twice and is a bit safer on contact. It beats other single-hitting projectiles and deals much more chip damage on block, forcing opponents to spend Tension on Faultless Defense or avoid the projectile entirely.

Charged Stun Edge

236H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
20×3 [22×3] All 39 Until Hit Total 62 +22 [+25] none
17×5 All 39 Until Hit Total 62 +45 none

  • Applies Shock State to the opponent for 300 frames on contact.
  • [ ] values refer to hitting an opponent already in Shock State.
  • Projectile immediately disappears if Ky is hit.
  • Ky is in Counter Hit state during recovery.

Ky's main okizeme From Japanese "起き攻め". Attacking an opponent about to wake up after they were knocked down, usually with meaty attacks or mix-ups. tool after scoring a hard knockdown. Charged Stun Edge (CSE) is a large, multi-hitting projectile that is very advantageous on contact, allowing Ky to attempt further pressure and mixups. When landing a 2D at close range, delay CSE so that the projectile doesn't whiff past the opponent's wakeup.

While Ky can also use CSE in neutral to safely cover his approach, it can be risky. It has a longer startup and recovery than Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236S.pngGuardAllStartup13RecoveryTotal 46Advantage-14, which makes it easier to react to, allowing the opponent the opportunity to close the distance and potentially score a counter hit.

In Dragon InstallGGST Ky Kiske 214214H 1.pngGuardAllStartup11+1Recovery25Advantage+4, CSE hits five times and is even more plus on block, but is mostly enhanced indirectly by DI Stun DipperGGST Ky Kiske 236K 1.pngGuardLow, AllStartup7Recovery30Advantage-14's hard knockdown, allowing CSE to be used safely afterwards where normally it could not.

Aerial Stun Edge

j.236S/H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
30 [33] All 21 Until Hit Until Landing+10 none
30×2 All 21 Until Hit Until Landing+10 none
30 [33] All 21 Until Hit Until Landing+10 none
30×2 All 21 Until Hit Until Landing+10 none

  • Applies Shock State to the opponent for 180 frames on contact.
  • [ ] values refer to hitting an opponent already in Shock State.
  • Projectile immediately disappears if Ky is hit.
  • Ky is in Counter Hit state during recovery.

An air projectile used to keep opponents grounded or as an anti anti-air callout. Tiger Knee An input method to perform a special move in the air as fast as possible after you leave the ground. Almost always abbreviated to TK. For Example: 2369 for a j.236 input.ing the H version at fullscreen makes it cover a very good angle that can cover both the ground and the air, and is especially useful against other projectiles in certain matchups e.g.  Nagoriyuki's ZarameyukiGGST Nagoriyuki Zarameyuki1.pngGuardAllStartup18~29RecoveryTotal 39Advantage+5 and  Leo's H Gravierte WürdeGGST Leo Whitefang Graviert Wurde.pngGuardAllStartup35RecoveryTotal 66FAdvantage+17. However, Ky has no air action after firing the projectile and has extra landing recovery, making it unsafe on whiff without a Purple Roman Cancel if an opponent evades it (such as by running underneath the H version).

In Dragon InstallGGST Ky Kiske 214214H 1.pngGuardAllStartup11+1Recovery25Advantage+4, it hits twice and deals much more chip damage on block, forcing opponents to spend Tension on Faultless Defense or avoid the projectile entirely.

Stun Dipper

236K

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
20×2 [20, 22] Low, All 7 12(7)3 30 -19 [-14] 1-2F Above Shoulders
3-6F Upper Body
7-18F Above Knees
20, 26×2 Low, All 7 12(7)3 30 -14 1-2F Above Shoulders
3-6F Upper Body
7-18F Above Knees
Total: 52

  • The second hit removes Shock State from the opponent on contact.
  • [ ] values refer to hitting an opponent in Shock State.

A very fast sliding attack that can low profile When a character's hurtbox is entirely beneath an opponent's attack. This can be caused by crouching, certain moves, and being short. under many other attacks, knocking down on hit. Despite the short knockdown time, Ky remains close enough to the opponent to perform a meaty 5K afterwards to continue pressure. Due to the fixed time gap between the kick attack and the slash attack, the move will not properly combo when performed too close or too far from the opponent. Cancelling into it from Mid or higher Counter Hits will make it combo at any range, even point blank.

With at least 50% Tension available, Roman Cancel makes Stun Dipper a huge threat. The 1st hit becomes a 5 frame low attack that can convert into a full combo at a distance where it would normally not combo, the 2nd hit leads into an extended combo for more damage, and either hit can be Roman Cancelled on block to be made safe while resetting Ky's pressure or even stealing his turn back while under an opponent's pressure.

In Dragon InstallGGST Ky Kiske 214214H 1.pngGuardAllStartup11+1Recovery25Advantage+4, the slash gains an extra hit for more damage and causes a hard knockdown instead of a normal one, leaving Ky at +41. This lets you use Charged Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236H.pngGuardAllStartup39RecoveryTotal 62Advantage+45 safely where you normally could not, or simply gain more options to mixup with afterwards off the extended knockdown.

Foudre Arc

214K

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
40 [44] All 24 11 6 -2~+6 [+5~+12] 10-11F Foot
12-28F Below Waist
16, 24×2 All 24 3,2,6 6 +7~+12 10-11F Foot
12-28F Below Waist
Total: 40

  • Removes Shock State from the opponent on contact.
  • [ ] values refer to hitting an opponent in Shock State.
  • Hits standing opponents on frame 27, crouching opponents on frame 29.
  • On-Block value ranges account for being more plus on block when striking later in its active frames (e.g. as a meaty attack Hitting an opponent to cover the moment as they lose invincibility. The most common one is performing an attack early on okizeme to gain frame advantage and bait reversals.)
  • Forces opponent into crouching state on ground hit. Hard knockdown on air hit.
  • Will whiff over crouching opponents if performed too close to them.

Foudre Arc (FA) is a flying kick with a high arc used to close distance, beat jump outs, and crush low profile When a character's hurtbox is entirely beneath an opponent's attack. This can be caused by crouching, certain moves, and being short. attacks. Despite its slow startup, Foudre Arc (FA) covers a large distance quickly and has low recovery, making it a valuable combo tool that gives Ky a large amount of corner carry. Dashing first causes the move to carry momentum, reaching nearly fullscreen.

FA shouldn't be used recklessly as the long startup can be Counter Hit by most normals, Ky can't combo into anything on normal hit, and it's negative if blocked standing. The situation on block can change depending on how late into the attack it hits the opponent, but in general assume that Ky is -2 on standing block, and +2 on crouching block. It's good for preemptively calling out jumping opponents since it will force them back to the ground with extra landing blockstun, leaving Ky at significant advantage. It can also be used to Counter Hit low profile When a character's hurtbox is entirely beneath an opponent's attack. This can be caused by crouching, certain moves, and being short. attacks, which will also enable combos.

When the opponent is in Shock State, FA greatly improves. It can now be used to definitively reset pressure on block, since it will be Ky's advantage regardless of whether it is blocked crouching or standing. On grounded hit, it now also combos into 2K or c.S for extra damage. Keep in mind that FA can still be interrupted during the startup, so it's best to use it after the opponent is sufficiently conditioned via other options to not press anything and isn't going to react in time to counter it.

In Dragon InstallGGST Ky Kiske 214214H 1.pngGuardAllStartup11+1Recovery25Advantage+4, FA retains its advantages from Shock State and deals even more damage. DI Charged Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236H.pngGuardAllStartup39RecoveryTotal 62Advantage+45 > FA is a gapless sequence that deals a large amount of chip damage, forcing opponents to choose between taking the damage or spending a large amount of Tension on Faultless Defense.

Vapor Thrust

623S/H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
48 [52] All 11 4 43 -33 [-28] 1-14f Strike
30×2 All 11 4 43 -26 1-14F Strike
60 [66] All 13 8 44 -38 [-33] 7-16F Strike
25×3 All 13 6 39 -22 7-18F Strike
Total: 59
Total: 64
Total: 26
Total: 32

  • Removes Shock State from the opponent on contact.
  • [ ] values refer to hitting an opponent in Shock State.
  • Air Vapor Thrusts have a recovery of Until Landing+12f.
  • Ky is in Counter Hit state during recovery.
  • Cannot be Roman Canceled on whiff.
  • The H version is Ky's highest damage meterless wallbreaker.

An invincible reversal attack with a wide arc that reaches behind Ky's head, launching the opponent away. Vapor Thrust (VT) is poor when used on wakeup, since it's somewhat slow and vulnerable to throws. It is still useful as an anti-air that beats cross-ups, a risky gamble to escape pressure, and corner combo filler to add damage. The S version is slightly faster, while the H version launches Ky farther forward with more active frames, giving it more range. Which one to use varies depending on the situation, but S is best for speed which is generally useful on wakeup, and H is best for damage and consistently beating an attack.

If VT hits an opponent in Shock State, it deals more damage and pops them up high enough to combo afterwards with a grounded move, extending combos in the corner.

In Dragon InstallGGST Ky Kiske 214214H 1.pngGuardAllStartup11+1Recovery25Advantage+4, VT launches the opponent at a sharper vertical angle which leaves them closer to Ky, and you can combo from the H version even midscreen with 5K or c.S. Since it becomes a multi-hit attack, it's better to wall break with a high damage normal like 6H or 5[D] instead of Vapor Thrust while in Dragon Install.

Dire Eclat

214S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
40 [44] All 14 3 25 -8 [-6]
20×3 All 14 3 25 -6
Total: 38

  • Applies Shock State to the opponent for 300 frames on hit and 180 frames on block.
  • [ ] values refer to hitting an opponent already in Shock State.

One of Ky's main combo enders, Dire Eclat (DE) gives both a hard knockdown and Shock State when other moves he has only do one or the other. It has fairly large pushback on block but is still minus, enough to be unsafe in some matchups (such as the mirror thanks to Stun Dipper) and universally if Instant Blocked.

On hit, DE allows for a safe jump with dash IAD j.H or dash Foudre ArcGGST Ky Kiske 214K.pngGuardAllStartup24Recovery6Advantage-2~+6 [+5~+12] afterwards. It's also used in high-damage corner combos to apply Shock State mid-combo to allow Ky to follow up after H Vapor ThrustGGST Ky Kiske 623H.pngGuardAllStartup13Recovery44Advantage-38 [-33] for more damage, or a wall breaker to apply Shock State before the reset to neutral.

There is a brief amount of time where the opponent is still considered in an airborne juggle state while sliding on the ground and can be relaunched with moves such as 5K/2K and 5H. Normally, DE's pushback prevents Ky from meaningfully taking advantage of this but by combining various factors such as being closer to corner, landing an air hit, or landing a Counter Hit, combos can be extended for more damage or even wall breaks.

In Dragon InstallGGST Ky Kiske 214214H 1.pngGuardAllStartup11+1Recovery25Advantage+4, it hits more times and the pushback on contact is even larger.

Overdrives

Ride the Lightning

632146H (Air OK)

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
18×4, 42 [19×4, 52] All 8+1 3×4(20)2 99 -82 1-10F Full
9×8, 26, 25×2 All 8+1 2×8(20)2×3 99 -79 1-15F Full
18×4, 42 [19×4, 52] All 8+1 3×4(20)2 99 1-10F Full
9×8, 26, 25×2 All 8+1 2×8(20)2×3 99 1-15F Full
Total: 141
Total: 149

  • The final hit removes Shock State from the opponent on contact.
  • [ ] damage values refer to hitting an opponent in Shock State.
  • Hitting an opponent in the corner with the final hit causes a Wall Break and leaves Ky +36 afterwards.

A powerful attack with invincible startup and extremely long recovery. Ride the Lightning (RTL) has quick startup and lengthy forward momentum, making it adaptable as a combo ender in many situations where it can wall break from quite a distance from the corner (slightly past the middle of the stage). Since a wall break with an Overdrive deals high damage, locks the opponent out of Burst, and grants a hard knockdown, short confirms into RTL are a great option. RTL could be considered a free wall break once Ky reaches 50% Tension, as the meter spent will quickly be replenished by the resulting Positive Bonus.

The gap between the charging portion of the attack and the flourish at the end can be punished with fast attacks, Overdrives, and throws. Don't wait until the second half of RTL to Roman Cancel it to stay safe on block.

In Dragon InstallGGST Ky Kiske 214214H 1.pngGuardAllStartup11+1Recovery25Advantage+4, RTL hits more times and also deals a huge amount of chip damage but much of the damage is backloaded into the interruptible 2nd half of the attack, making the chip-out usage of it more of a knowledge check/gimmick. For an air tight chip kill with 100% Tension, 236H > 66PRC (> 236H 1st hit) > 632146H is an expensive option in which RTL constantly pushes the opponent out of Charged Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236H.pngGuardAllStartup39RecoveryTotal 62Advantage+45, extending CSE's active time and covering RTL's gap later. It chips ~>17% on Ky if normal blocked or drains ~75% Tension on Faultless Defense.

Sacred Edge

236236P

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
22×5 [26×5] All [All (Guard Crush)] 4+3 Until Hit Total 38 +10 [+26] none
20×8 All (Guard Crush) 4+3 Until Hit Total 38 +32 none

  • Applies Shock State to the opponent for 300 frames on contact.
  • [ ] values refer to hitting an opponent already in Shock State.
  • Hitting an opponent in the corner causes a Wall Break and leaves Ky +36 afterwards.

A large and fast moving projectile that's very advantageous on block. Gains more damage and frame advantage when hitting an opponent in Shock State. Usually used as combo filler to add more damage, but it also works as an anti-zoning tool as it blows through ordinary projectiles. Choosing to use it as the wall breaking Overdrive puts the opponent in Shock State in addition to the usual Overdrive wall break hard knockdown, giving you more pressure options afterwards. The resulting Positive Bonus will also quickly replenish the spent Tension.

In Dragon InstallGGST Ky Kiske 214214H 1.pngGuardAllStartup11+1Recovery25Advantage+4, it hits more times and no longer loses hits when clashing with other attacks, increasing its utility as an anti-zoning tool.

Dragon Install

214214H at 30% health or less

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Invuln
80 [88] All 11+1 5 25 +4 none
Total: 41

  • [ ] values refer to hitting an opponent in Shock State.
  • Can only be activated when Ky is at 30% or lower HP. His health bar will turn orange and he will have a red lightning effect on his upper body.
  • Enhances Ky's forwards/backwards walk and grounded forward dash speeds for the rest of the round.
  • Disables Ky's ability to inflict Shock State but enhances his special moves and Overdrives for the rest of the round.
  • 1f of startup after superflash cinematic and no invulnerability, meaning opponents can reversal through it.
  • Hitting an opponent with the activation shockwave in the corner causes a Wall Break and leaves Ky +36 afterwards.

Dragon Install (DI) is a transformation move for enabling comebacks. Since it has a large hitbox and is plus on block, Ky can safely enter Dragon Install during most pressure sequences as a true blockstring from any normals other than 5P/2P/5K/2K. On hit, Ky is advantaged enough to dash forward for a meaty DI Charged Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236H.pngGuardAllStartup39RecoveryTotal 62Advantage+45. Using DI as a wall breaker to gain Positive Bonus and the Overdrive wall break hard knockdown is another potentially powerful option.

As it's only available when Ky is at low health and has high recovery, carefully evaluate the match state including factors such as both Ky and the opponent's health values, Burst, and Tension Meter availability when deciding whether or not to use 50% Tension on DI over another metered option like a Roman Cancel.

In DI, Ky's ground dash speed becomes lightning fast and he gains access to powered-up special moves and Overdrives. The enhanced moves can be considered of even greater power than their Shock State versions, retaining (or further improving) their enhanced frame data while dealing higher damage on hit and tripled chip damage on block. Any knockdown that leads to DI Charged Stun Edge can also lead to DI Foudre ArcGGST Ky Kiske 214K.pngGuardAllStartup24Recovery6Advantage+7~+12 and/or Dire EclatGGST Ky Kiske 214S.pngGuardAllStartup14Recovery25Advantage-6, forcing opponents to choose between taking large amounts of chip damage or spending large amounts of Tension on Faultless Defense. DI Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236S.pngGuardAllStartup13RecoveryTotal 46Advantage-11's increased damage can bait opponents into making risky movements in order to avoid its chip damage, and catching them with stray normals can lead to DI-exclusive high-damage H Vapor ThrustGGST Ky Kiske 623H.pngGuardAllStartup13Recovery39Advantage-22 loop combos.

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