Nina

Nina

Key techniques	SS.1 Cancels Hayashida Step Butterfly Loops
Stances	CD – d,df,f
Fastest launch	i15 – df+2 (doesn't launch crouch) i14(~15) – qcf+4,2 (very hard) i16 – b+1+4 i18 – uf+2,1
Fastest CH launch	i11 – 4 (high) i14 – f+3 (high) i14 – b+4 (high)
Fastest wall splat	i14 – df+3,f+4 (standing) i13 – ws1,1+2 (crouching)
Reversal	b+1+3 or b+2+4 (high/mid punches and kicks)
Archetypal moves
Mid check	df+4 (standing) df+1 (standing) ws4 (crouching)
Orbital	uf+1
Stature kick	db+3
Power low	d,DF+4
Shadow cutter	d,df,f+3 d+3,2 db+4,3
Slash kick	f,f,f+1+2
Generic moves
Remapped	(none)
Missing	d+2 uf,n,4
External links
Lore	Nina Williams

Archetype

Nina is a jack of all trades character. She has a move for almost any situation, but no single move is universally abusable. She's typically classified as a rush down character, and has very good tools for that, but she can be played in any style effectively. She has threatening ranged tools, strong counter hits, some of the best evasion in the game, and top-tier wall carry.

Known for her steep execution when played at the highest level, advanced techniques (SS 1 cancels, iWS 1 loops, hayashida step etc.) require considerable practice; however, these aspects aren't crucial to her success. While her most damaging combos are locked behind high execution, she has access to more lenient combo routes for adequate damage.

Strengths

Pressure strings
Combo damage + wall carry
Wall pressure
Throw game
Tom & Jerry fan

Weaknesses

Short range
Weak to ducking
High "mental stack" due to move selection and execution
Bro come on she's irish

Key techniques

SS.1 cancel

importance

★★★★★

value

☆☆☆☆☆

dexterity

★★★★☆

rhythm

★☆☆☆☆

Hayashida step

importance

★★★★☆

value

☆☆☆☆☆

dexterity

★★★☆☆

rhythm

★★☆☆☆

Butterfly loop

importance

★★☆☆☆

value

★★★☆☆

dexterity

★★★★☆

rhythm

★★★★☆

External links