King

King
Stances	CD (Crouch Dash) – f,n,d,DF JGS (Jaguar Step) – 3+4
Fastest launch	i15 – uf+4 i15 – FC.df+2 (crouching)
Fastest CH launch	i12 – b+1 (high) i13 – df+2,1 (mid)
Fastest wall splat	i15 – f+2,1 (standing) i14 – ws2,2 (crouching)
Archetypal moves
Mid check	df+2
Hopkick	uf+4
Stature kick	d+3
Snake edge	CD.DF+1
Shadow cutter	db+3
Slash kick	f,f,F+3 f,f,F+3+4
Generic moves
Remapped	(none)
Missing	d+4 (i14)
External links
Lore	King II

Archetype

King is one of the few characters whose throws are a true mixup, since both his Giant Swing (f,n,hcf+1) and chain throws (CD.DF+1+3 and CD.DF+2+4) look like 1+2 breaks but are broken with 1 or 2. As a tradeoff for this, his lows are quite weak, so he has to rely heavily on throws to break through defense.

Strengths

• Fastest throw in the game (i10)
• Loads of okizeme options and situations
• Easy whiff punishment (f+2,1)
• Mid check with good tracking (df+2)
• Lots of elbows and knees, good vs parries

Weaknesses

• Slower than normal d+4 (i14)
• His mixups are easier to sidestep (throws have worse tracking than lows)

Key techniques

Fast Giant Swing

importance

★★★★★

value

★★★★★

dexterity

★★★☆☆

rhythm

☆☆☆☆☆

Instant Shining Wizard

importance

★★★★★

value

★★★★★

dexterity

★★★☆☆

rhythm

★☆☆☆☆

External links

• Basics guide by Xiang Part 1, Part 2, Part 3