GGST/Ky Kiske

Overview

Starter Guide

Combos

Strategy

Matchups

Counterstrategy

Frame Data

Resources

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Overview

Overview

Ky is comfortable anywhere, but he excels at grounded neutral. He uses his far-reaching f.S and 2S to check opponents at mid-range, and complements them with 2K, 5H, and 6H. Frustrated opponents that jump at him will find themselves dealing with his upper body invulnerable 6P and massive 2H. Any one of these pokes or anti-airs can lead into a knockdown or a solid combo. After securing a knockdown with 2D, Stun Dipper, or throws, Ky can safely set up 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. using Charged Stun Edge or airdash Faultless Defense Cancel safejumps, then apply his pressure game by mixing together low/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. attacks, frame traps, more throws, and pressure resets with 6K and Foudre Arc.

When Ky finds himself farther away from the opponent he can use his Stun Edge projectiles to harass them, either covering his approach or playing keep-away. If the neutral situation becomes difficult, Ky can take more risk by using Stun Dipper to slide under pokes or projectiles, Foudre Arc to reset pressure and hop over lows, or his DP Dragon Punch A move that has invulnerability during its startup, long recovery, and a rising motion. Vapor Thrust to challenge pressure.

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 a classic all-rounder, classified as a Balance type.

Pros

Cons

• Jack of All Trades: Can handle all manner of situations. Ky can play keep away, poke at mid-range, and pressure at close range.
• Great Neutral: Many of Ky's normals are great pokes and they are complemented by his Stun Edge projectile.
• Strong Okizeme: Ky gets strong pressure and mixup from certain knockdowns using Faultless Defense Cancel Safejumps and Charged Stun Edge.
• Versatile Defense: Has access to a meterless reversal with Vapor Thrust. He can also get a meterless knockdown off his P buttons with 6P > Dire Eclat.

• Expensive Mixups: Needs to get a good knockdown or spend meter on Roman Cancels in order to extend his mixups beyond strikes and throws.
• Poor Frame Advantage: Lacks a truly safe blockstring ender. Dire Eclat is punishable by some far pokes (and most buttons if IB'd) and Stun Edge has very high recovery and is counter hit for its entire duration.

Ky's projectiles and Dire Eclat special put the opponent into Shock State on contact. Hitting an opponent in Shock State with most of his specials 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.

Ky Kiske

Normal Moves

5P

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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	-	none

• Whiffs on most crouching characters (excluding  Potemkin and  Nagoriyuki).

A quick jab that has slightly better frame advantage than normal. Useful mostly as a fast anti-air, or in a situation where a 6P input would be crossed up. Confirm hits on airborne opponents by picking up with 2S > 5H.

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

5K

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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	-	none

• Standing low.
• Very active, great for meaty setups.
• Hits surprisingly high up.
• Jump cancelable.

Excellent normal that also gatlings into Ky's 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, you can time it to hit meaty to significantly increase its frame advantage up to +5 on block for stronger pressure and combos. Due to its long active frames, it can also be used to stuff many attacks in neutral, such as  May's horizontal dolphins.

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

c.S

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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	-	none

• Go-to punish starter.
• Ground bounces on air hit.
• Jump cancelable.

Often used to start pressure at close range or after a knockdown. It can be jump canceled, and can be canceled into a ton of different normals to frame trap and bait defensive options (such as c.S > 2S). Since it's not very negative on block, you can scare the opponent with frame traps and then reset pressure by dashing up with another c.S or going for a throw.

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

f.S

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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	-	none

A poke that's slightly slower and has a bit less range than 2S, but has more active frames and may hit opponents out of the air. It can be canceled into 5H on block for a long range frame trap. Good candidate for option selecting between 236S and 236K.

Gatling Options: 5H, 2H

5H

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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	-	none

• Launches vertically on air hit.
• Disjointed hitbox during the active frames.

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. Though it is unsafe on block, it can be difficult to punish at max range. Since 5H deals a lot of hitstun, Ky can one hit confirm into 632146H without too much difficulty.

5D

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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	-	none

• [] values refer to the held version

Ky's overhead attack. The held version is slower, but leads to the Dust Homing Jump for a massive damage combo on hit. Both versions can be used in RC juggle combos to boost Ky's damage, such as counter hit {{{2}}} > 5D, or RC > 665D.

6P

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  The Return of D.G.E

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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	-	1-3 Upper Body 4-13 Above Knees

• Invul 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 214S on non-Counter Hit, it's great for ensuring that whatever is coming at you 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.S. When used in combos, 6P is a important cancel from 5P/2P mash into 214S's hard knockdown.

6K

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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	-	none

• Slow, but plus on block.
• Cannot be canceled into special moves.

A risky pressure reset with long startup that's best used after conditioning the opponent to block with frame traps or as a meaty on an opponent's wakeup.

6H

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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	-	none

• 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.

A huge attack that leads to great reward and corner carry on counter hit when canceled into 214K. Great as a haymaker in neutral or for whiff punishing moves, though be careful of the long startup and recovery. Because it hits so low to the ground, it will beat lots of 6P's and low profile attacks like  Sol's Night Raid Vortex. Useful in pressure as an auto frame trap from 5K, c.S and even 2P, especially since Ky takes a step forward during the attack, which makes it easier to keep the pressure on. Also integral in corner combos due to its wallbounce property (6H > 214K, 6H > 214S, etc.)

2P

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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	All	5	4	8	-	none

Ky's go-to fast normal. Good for mashing out of blockstrings, 5f punishes, or starting low-risk pressure. Stagger 2P > 2P to catch people's defensive options, then confirm into 6P > 214S for a hard knockdown.

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

2K

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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	-	none

• 1 frame faster low than 5K.

A very useful normal with a great balance of speed and range. It's a useful short range poke, Ky's fastest low mixup, and a great linker normal in combos.

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

2S

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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	-	none

• Slightly longer range than f.S.
• Unlike f.S and 5H, the hurtbox retracts making it harder to whiff punish.

Contender for Ky's main poke, with a great balance of range, speed, and cancel options. Good candidate for option selecting between 236S and 236K.

Gatling Options: 5H, 2H

2H

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• GGST Ky 2H hitbox.png

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
14, 40	All	11	1,4	28	-	none

Committal anti-air or frame trap from c.S that can lead to huge damage on counter hit. Not so good to swing all the time during neutral, as it extends Ky's hurtbox significantly.

2D

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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	-	none

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 236H slightly or it'll pass through their invulnerable wakeup frames. Counter Hit 2D can be picked up with c.S or 2S for extra damage.

j.P

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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	High	6	3	9	-	none

A fast, short-ranged normal used to interrupt empty Air Dashing opponents and slower air attacks done too close to Ky. Air-to-air j.P can be confirmed easily into j.P itself, which gives Ky plenty of time to input 632146H for a lot of damage and even a Wall Break from midscreen.

Gatling Options: j.P

j.K

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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	High	7	4	8	-	none

• Air Dash cancellable

Ky's main air-to-air normal. Rising j.K is pretty difficult for a lot of the cast to contest due to its high speed and low recovery. On hit, it can be linked with another falling j.K and to bring the opponent down for a ground combo. Notably, it can be canceled into j.D for combos and blockstrings.

Gatling Options: j.D

j.S

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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	-	none

• Larger jump-in hitbox than the animation suggests.
• *Air Dash cancellable

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.

J.S also has use in blockstrings due to its 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.H

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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	-	none

• Plummets on air hit.
• 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.

j.D

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  Under the sacred briars

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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

• Considered a projectile.
• Stalls Ky's air momentum.

Good for delaying your landing or as a fairly large disjoint in air-to-air situations.

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

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  FAITH

No results

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

• Can throw the opponent either forward or backwards.
• Sends the opponent flying away and knocks them down.

A critical part of Ky's pressure. If the opponent wasn't thrown into a corner, they have time to jump 236H so it's usually best to IAD j.H midscreen for a safejump. You're occasionally able to use it defensively due to its fast startup, but it really shines after 236H oki when they have to guess your mixup.

Ky can also follow up a ground throw at any distance with 6H to increase the damage and OTG the opponent, which can slightly increase the meterless damage. Midscreen, this also allows cancelling the 6H into a meaty 236S. In the corner, this allows following up the OTG 6H with another meaty 6H that will hit and frametrap 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

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  PRIDE

No results

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

A powerful, but risky tool for countering air approaches and the startup of some attacks. Use it carefully along with 6P, 2H and 623S/H to discourage jumping. Keeping the opponent on the ground limits their options, and allows you to take advantage of Ky's strong grounded normals.

Special Moves

Stun Edge

236S

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  S h o c k S t a t e.

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  Slightly larger hitbox frame 1.

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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

• Applies Shock State to the opponent on contact
• [] values refer to hitting an opponent already in Shock State
• Counterhit state for the entire duration

A basic projectile with frame data that makes it only situationally useful. It can be used as a blockstring ender, but only if you know that pushback will put you far outside of the range of the opponent's longest buttons. In many exchanges, its recovery is so long that it can be punished and get you killed both on block and on hit. It is counterhit state for its entire duration, so in some matchups you will die if you use this move against a knowledgeable player. Additionally, the move can be both low profiled and easily Instant Air Dashed over, which adds to the danger of using it.

 Sol:

• From half a step forwards from round start distance, Sol can CH punish on block with 6H
  • He can do it on hit from one step closer instead of half a step.
• If you frame trap from max range 2P > 236S, and Sol mashes 6H, he will get hit by the fireball, then counterhit punish you anyways!
• Sol can react to the startup and punish from any distance further than round start with Night Raid Vortex.

 Ramlethal,  Potemkin,  Faust:

• From one step forwards from round start distance, these characters can CH punish on block with f.S

Charged Stun Edge

236H

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  This road shines with my colors

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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

• Applies Shock State to the opponent on contact
• [] values refer to hitting an opponent already in Shock State

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 236H so that the projectile doesn't whiff past an opponent's wakeup.

Aerial Stun Edge

j.236S/H

• GGST Ky Kiske Aerial Stun Edge.png

  A i r S h o c k S t a t e.

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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

• Applies Shock State to the opponent on contact
• [] values refer to hitting an opponent already in Shock State

An air projectile used to keep opponents grounded or as an anti anti-air callout. The landing recovery makes it very unsafe on whiff if an opponent runs underneath the H version.

Stun Dipper

236K

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  That's right, go forth

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  Don't look back

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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

• Removes Shock State from the opponent on contact
• [] values refer to hitting an opponent in Shock State

A fast sliding attack that can go under many other attacks. The slash part will not properly combo if the move is performed too close or too far from the opponent, but the extra hitstun from Medium or higher Counter Hits will make it combo at any range, even point blank. In Dragon Install, the slash gains an extra hit for more damage and causes a hard knockdown instead of a soft one, leaving Ky at +41.

Foudre Arc

214K

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  RIP Greed Sever 2002-2021

• GGST Ky 214K hitbox.png

  Hitbox on active frames 1, 4, and 6.

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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

• Removes Shock State from the opponent on contact
• [] values refer to hitting an opponent in Shock State
• On-Block value ranges account for being more plus on block when striking later in its active frames (e.g. as a 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.).
• Forces opponent into crouching state on ground hit

Flying kick with a high arc. Despite its slow startup, it covers a large distance quickly, can hop over low attacks, and is safe on block at worst. Dashing first causes the move to carry a large amount of dash momentum, letting it reach nearly fullscreen. If it hits the opponent while they are in Shock State or while Ky is in Dragon Install, it gains more advantage on standing block and even more on crouching block, and causes enough hitstun on hit to allow a meterless followup combo.

Vapor Thrust

623S/H

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  Under the lonely moon

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  In an influx of words

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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

• Removes Shock State from the opponent on contact
• [] values refer to hitting an opponent in Shock State

An invincible reversal attack with a wide arc that reaches behind Ky's head, launching the opponent away. Poor when used on wakeup, since it's somewhat slow, susceptible to throws, and easily whiffs on opponents doing low attacks, but still useful as an anti-air that catches cross-ups, a risky gamble to escape pressure, and corner combo filler to add damage.
The version is slightly faster, while the version launches Ky farther forward with more active frames, giving it more range.
If it hits an opponent in Shock State, it deals more damage and pops them up high enough to be juggled afterwards, extending combos in the corner.
In Dragon Install, it launches the opponent at a sharper vertical angle which leaves them closer to Ky, and you can combo from the version even midscreen.

Dire Eclat

214S

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  I'm going as far as I can, to keep the glow alive

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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

• Applies Shock State to the opponent on contact
• [] values refer to hitting an opponent already in Shock State

One of Ky's main combo enders. It's also used in high-damage corner combos to apply Shock State mid-combo to allow Ky to follow up after 623H for more damage, or as the wall breaking hit to pre-apply Shock State after the reset to neutral. Fairly large pushback on both hit and block, but is minus enough to be unsafe in some matchups (e.g.  Ramlethal Valentine) and universally if Instant Blocked. On hit, allows for a safe jump with dash IAD j.H or dash 214K afterwards.

Overdrives

Ride The Lightning

632146H (Air OK)

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  Bearing the pale fire

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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

• [] damage values refer to hitting an opponent in Shock State
• Hitting an opponent in the corner causes a wall break and leaves Ky +36 afterwards.

A powerful, forward-moving attack with invincible startup and extremely long recovery.

Since a wallbreak with an Overdrive grants Positive Bonus, gives hard knockdown, locks the opponent out of Burst, and deals high damage on hit, early confirms into 632146H are a great option. Its quick startup and charging forward momentum makes it quite adaptable as an ender in many situations. You could think of 632146H as a free wallbreak once you reach 50% tension, the meter you spend will quickly be replenished by the resulting Positive Bonus.

Sacred Edge

236236P

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  The dawn that burns my eyes

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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

• Puts the opponent in Shock State 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 and even more while Ky is in Dragon Install. Usually used as combo filler to add more damage, but it also works as a fullscreen anti-zoning tool to blow through ordinary projectiles.

Dragon Install

214214H at 30% or less health

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  The Roar of the Spark

• GGST Ky Kiske Dragon Install 2.jpg

  Like father-in-law, like son-in-law

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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	-	none

• Can only be activated when at 30% or lower HP. Ky's health bar will turn orange and he will have a red lightning effect on his upper body.
• Enhances Ky's specials and other Overdrives for the rest of the round, but severely reduces his Tension gain.
• The shockwave released is deceptively short in horizontal range and deceptively long vertically.
• 1f of startup after cinematic, meaning the opponent 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 very difficult to get into safely, since it has long startup and recovery as well as startup after the superflash. Generally, you'll need to combo into the activation, or do it off of a hard knockdown like after 2D or 214K. If the opponent blocks the shockwave, it's usually safe unless it was Instant Blocked or done to a cornered opponent, since both of these will cancel the pushback and leave you open for a P or throw punish.

Once Ky is transformed, his main reward is that he gains access to specials that are even stronger than their Shock State enhanced versions, and meterless high damage 623H loop combos. However, the resulting permanent tension gain penalty severely limits his options for the rest of the round, all but locking you out of your Overdrives and Roman Cancels unless you installed with 100% tension. Additionally, in some specific cases, his specials may become better or worse. For example, 236S will normally be destroyed by  Leo's S projectile, but DI 236S will pass through since it has two hits of durability. In corner combos, 214S > 662K relaunches become impossible due to the increased pushback from DI 214S, meaning you'll need to remember to go into different combo routes while in DI.

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