GGST/Baiken

	Damage Received Mod
	×1.12
	Guts Rating
	4
	Weight
	Light
	Prejump
	4F
	Backdash
	21/1~5 strike invuln/1~15 airborne
	Unique Movement Options
	[H] Kabari follow-up
	Fastest Attack
	5P (4F)
	Reversals
	236P (Catch 1-7F); 236236S (9F)

Overview

Starter Guide

Combos

Overview

Baiken is a versatile, aggressive samurai wielding a deadly blade that allows her to switch seamlessly between oppressive mid-range pokes and terrifying close-range mix-ups. The Unfaltering Samurai has returned, as formidable as ever.

With her well-balanced kit, Baiken fights effectively at a variety of ranges. She has many strong, mid ranged pokes, allowing her to bully opponents from afar. Up close, her IASInstant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. YouzansenGuard:
HighStartup:
9Recovery:
7 after LandingAdvantage:
-14 (IAS) and many frame trapAn offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with their own.s give her strong mix-ups, and rewarding combos. Tatami Gaeshi is a veritable Swiss army knife of a move, supplying frame traps, combos, and safe blockstrings enders on the ground; in the air, it provides excellent space control and easy safe jump setups after most knockdowns.

Thanks to her parry, Hiiragi, Baiken's defense is entirely unique. It has a tight timing window and cannot deflect projectiles or throws, but comes out on frame 1, allowing Baiken to punish strikes heavily. The opponent must alter their timing constantly to lessen this risk - but by the same token, if Baiken becomes predictable in her parry attempts, she is ripe for punishment.

Baiken has the unique ability to tether herself to her opponent with a rope by landing a ground throw or Kabari. Tethered combatants are pulled towards one another constantly, bouncing in if they move away or get knocked away from their tetheree. This allows Baiken to convert off of her pokes at long range into powerful combos, but if her foe catches her, she will pay the price.

The true strength of Baiken's sword only shows when the user takes calculated risks. Show courage, fight purposefully and master balancing risk and reward to make the target of Baiken's ire pay for their wickedness.

Baiken

Baiken is a simple but powerful samurai filled with ways to open up the opponent.
Pick if you like	Avoid if you dislike
Getting knockdowns into rewarding vortexes from single hits in neutral. Commanding the skies with some of the best air buttons in the game. Being able to very threateningly challenge your opponent's pressure with unparalleled defensive tools.	Simple offense with clear-cut optimal patterns and little reason to deviate from them, leading to a repetitive gameplay loop. Neutral that can feel slow and passive with slow dash and walk speeds. Requiring proficient usage of air throw and air-to-airs to reliably anti-air.

Unique Mechanic: Tether

After landing a ground throw or S Kabari, the opponent is connected to Baiken via a rope. Should either character move a certain proximity away from the other, the rope will repel them back toward their respective opponent. After a certain amount of time, the rope breaks automatically.

The momentum/movement of the resulting pullback depends on the movement used before the pull took effect. (i.e. simply walking back will nudge characters forward, whereas air dashing backward will swing them directly toward their opponent full speed).

For more information on the tether, its properties, and how it impacts Baiken's playstyle, see the Strategy page.

Normal Moves

Frames

Active

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
24	All	4	2	10	-2

Total: 15

Baiken's fastest normal.

Is stubby and minus on block, but her suite of command normals and it being 4 frames means she has a very workable spread of options to threaten with from 5P.

Particularly noteworthy for a 5P as its low hitbox means that it hits crouching opponents (including Faust's crouch-walk). It still loses to attacks with extremely low profiles (i.e Sol's Night Raid VortexGuard:
AllStartup:
15~31 [32]Recovery:
32 [26]Advantage:
-17), though, and this same low hitbox makes it ineffective as the emergency anti-air option that other characters might be able to use their 5P to fulfill.

Since this normal is 4 frames, this makes it Baiken's best abare option if she doesn't want to risk Hiiragi failing on her. Despite the short range, the sheer speed can be difficult to overcome in certain matchups.

Combos naturally into 6P or 6K > Tatami Gaeshi, allowing for a small combo mid-screen, chase into oki, or outright wallbreak combo in the corner.

Hits all crouching opponents.

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

Input Tension

80%

0

Small

+1

500

1500

300

80%

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
29	All	7	5	10	-3

Total: 21

Fairly strong 5K that leads to solid reward. Baiken can frame trap afterwards with her 6K or go for a high/low mixup.

Jump cancellable on hit or on block.
Leads to a mixup with IASInstant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. YouzansenGuard:
HighStartup:
9Recovery:
7 after LandingAdvantage:
-14 (IAS)/2D.
Moves Baiken forwards.

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

Input Tension

90%

1

Small

0

1000

300

80%

c.S

The coin is flipped

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
43	All	7	6	10	+1

Total: 22

Baiken's main pressure tool outside 5K. c.S is +1 but leaves Baiken just outside most character's throw range, letting her c.S again to punish a whiffed throw or dash in for one of her own. Unlike most other characters, Baiken has very strong high/low mixups out of c.S thanks to IASInstant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. YouzansenGuard:
HighStartup:
9Recovery:
7 after LandingAdvantage:
-14 (IAS). 2D and 2H provide the low threat. Her low options lead to a combo without meter, but for her high option she needs to use Roman Cancel to combo after. Clever opponents will block high after c.S seeing Baiken with 50 Tension, allowing her to hit them with a low instead.

Jump cancelable on hit or on block.
Leads to a mixup with IASInstant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. Youzansen/2D.
Ground bounces on air hit.
c.S > 6H has a 4-frame gap.
c.S > 2H has a 1-frame gap.

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

Input Tension

100%

3

Mid

+4

2000

1000

300

100%

Input Proximity Range: 270

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
33	All	9	6	15	-7

Total: 29

Very potent and quick f.S useful for poking, but does not naturally combo into 2H except on Counter Hit and crouching hit. Lacks the ranges of 2S/2H, but its low recovery, much faster startup and big disjoint make this safer to whiff and throw out than some of those alternatives.

Excellent mid range poke.

Gatling Options: 5H, 2H

Input Tension

90%

2

Mid

-4

1500

1000

300

80%

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
47	All	13	2	25	-8

Total: 39

Has a higher counterhit level than f.S, but is a little slower with the same reach. Makes for a great counterpoke thanks to its disjoint and easy confirms on counterhit. At close to max f.S range, gatlings into 5H will cause it to whiff. f.S > 5H is also very weak to FD for this same reason.

Disjointed poke, similar range to f.S.
Counter hit forces crouching state on the opponent.

Input Tension

90%

4

Large

-5

2500

1000

300

100%

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
Uncharged	45	High	20	3	26	-15
Charged	56	High	28	3	26	-10

Uncharged Dust

Universal overhead attack. Baiken performs a palm thrust infused with ki. A pretty bad overhead option considering the much quicker YouzansenGuard:
HighStartup:
9Recovery:
7 after LandingAdvantage:
-14 (IAS) exists, which gatlings and naturally combos from the same attacks. Perks include being only slightly less punishable and being able to link this from 2K.

Uncharged dust on-hit is 0 or neutral frame advantage and causes float
Causes 80% proration on-hit

Charged Dust

Similar to uncharged but is slow enough to be reacted to, but if it does land it gives a very high damaging combo no matter where you are on the screen. Like any charged dust, only use this on guaranteed punishes (Ky's RTL, Gio's Ventania, etc.) or opponents that are sleeping on defense; Very worth learning what moves can be punished with 5[D] to increases mid-screen damage potential.

Charged dust leads to soft knockdown (+36).
Holding up 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 without jump/dash cancel will activate the homing jump finisher causing a hard knockdown (+23).
Baiken's strongest meterless ender for Wall Break.

Version

Input Tension

Uncharged

80%

2

Mid

0

1125

3000 [1000]

700 (900)

60%

Charged

100%

4

Mid

KD +36

1875

1500 [1000]

0 (200)

60%

Uncharged:

Hitstop on block: 20F
Hitstop on ground hit: 16F
Floating crumple on ground hit: Total 28F (airborne 1~11F, standing 12~28F, can block 19~28F)
R.I.S.C. Loss in [ ] refers to when 5D is not the initial hit of a combo.
Wall Damage in ( ) refers to if opponent is touching the wall.
Has no additional Combo Delay on initial hit, unlike other overheads (usually adding +5 on initial hit for 10 total).
Telegraphing orange glow appears on frame 4, and reaches full brightness on frame 5.

Charged:

Hitstop on block: 20F
Hitstop on raw hit: 45F
Properties for opponent on block follow Level 4 rules.
R.I.S.C. Loss in [ ] refers to when 5[D] is not the initial hit of a combo.
Wall Damage in ( ) refers to if opponent is touching the wall.
Wall Damage when hit raw is increased to 700 (900).
Applies 5 less Combo Decay on initial hit, for 0 Combo Decay if the first hit of a combo.
Telegraphing orange glow appears on frame 4, and reaches full brightness on frame 5.

2P

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
21	All	6	3	9	-2

Total: 17

Almost the exact same button as 5P but with less damage, worse startup and slightly less range. Outside of niche frame kill safejump setups there is no reason to use this normal instead of 2K.

6-frame startup, loses to throw attempts.

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

Input Tension

80%

0

Small

+1

500

1500

300

80%

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
27	Low	6	5	10	-3

Total: 20

Confirm into 2D for a decent reward on hit. 5P is so stubby that if you're trying to poke an opponent who's pressure left them farther away, this will be one of your main options

A fast low attack.
Despite being a 2K, Baiken's hurtbox remains relatively high.

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

Input Tension

70%

1

Small

0

750

1000

300

80%

2S

Farther than you'd think

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
31	All	11	3	19	-8

Total: 32

Potent far poke for when f.S doesn't reach.

Very strong poke in neutral and great for fishing for counter hits. Just like f.S, this move does not naturally combo into 2H unless it's a counter hit or crouching hit. Due to its longer recovery and slower startup it's used bit less than f.S but is a vital tool in her guessing game involving H KabariGuard:
AllStartup:
18Recovery:
19Advantage:
-3.

Despite the animation the actual hurtbox of Baiken is placed just high enough for this move to lose to all 6P moves except for Goldlewis' 6PGuard:
AllStartup:
12Recovery:
27Advantage:
-19 if spaced poorly in blockstrings. This is primarily potent during her afformentioned H Kabari pressure. As such do not rely purely on this move to call out 6Ps, 2H is more risky, but more reliable option.

Gatling Options: 5H, 2H.

Input Tension

90%

2

Mid

-5

1500

1000

300

80%

2H

Baiken's wish came true, it now truly low profiles.

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	Low	17	6	26	-13

Total: 48

Advancing, low poke with huge hitbox and long recovery, great for whiff punishing moves with longer recovery.

An absolutely massive swipe along the ground that also sees Baiken advancing forward. A useful, if risky, long-range poke, as it catches jump startup from her longer pokes and launches on hit for an easy confirm into Kabari at all but its tip range. Also serves as an easy and rewarding frame trapAn offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with their own. from c.S, and thus forms an integral part of Baiken's mix-up game at close range. Don't whiff this, as its long recovery makes it very easy to punish.

This move can also low profile a variety of mid height attacks due to the low hurtbox. Note that during the startup frames, Baiken is not fully low profile until the move becomes active, so it is not advisable to use 2H as a reactive low profile.

Input Tension

90%

4

Large

KD +21

1875

1000

300

80%

Horizontal Activation Range: 500. Unable to hit extended hurtboxes.
Vertical Activation Range: 110. Unable to hit extended hurtboxes of opponents significantly above Baiken.

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
20,16	Low	10	6,3	21	-10

Total: 39

Two-hit sweep, both hits are lows.

Combos into Tatami GaeshiGuard:
AllStartup:
20Recovery:
7 after LandingAdvantage:
+15 (IAD) at all but its maximum range. Forms the low complement to YouzansenGuard:
HighStartup:
9Recovery:
7 after LandingAdvantage:
-14 (IAS), as both of them can be canceled into from 5K and c.S, giving Baiken a powerful high-low mix that can also frame trapAn offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with their own. the opponent if desired.

Input Tension

90%

2

Large

HKD +49

525×2

1000

150×2

80%

6P

Raise your hand(s) in the air

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	9	5	19	-10	1-3f Upper Body 4-13f Above Knees

Total: 32

Baiken's main anti-air.

6P is a true blockstring from any P or K normals, giving her a gapless option along with a frame trap option in 6K. 6P is also a decent anti-air and counterpoke, but its range leaves a little to be desired. HS Kabari is a reliable anti-air followup on hit or block, or use Kenjyu to cash out Tension for damage.

Input Tension

90%

2

Mid

-7

1500

1000

500

60%

If the first hit of a combo, applies an additional +20 Combo Decay.

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
33	All	12	9	10	-5

Total: 30

Combo filler and frame trap and strong tick throw button.

Advancing normal and key component of Baiken's pressure game. 6K preserves momentum, allowing you to cancel it into Tatami GaeshiGuard:
AllStartup:
15Recovery:
5Advantage:
-3 at all ranges. Because of its advancing properties and the threat of cancelling it into Tatami Gaeshi this move is useful for tick throws and frame traps. On counterhit, 6K can be linked into c.S or f.S for a high-damage pickup.

Can be up to +3 if spaced properly/hits meaty enough
Always has a 2-frame gap if chained from P or K normals.

Input Tension

90%

2

Mid

-2

1500

1000

300

80%

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	20	8	24	-13

Total: 51

Baiken slowly swings her sword, striking directly in front of her with a disjoint attack. Despite the animation, this attack's hitbox is entirely in front of Baiken and it strikes at and below her head level. The ground bounce and large time slow effect on counterhit make this attack a potent frametrap option against characters that lack fast mash options or against players who have been conditioned out of using their fast buttons with Baiken's other pressure options. Does great damage, making it a good attack to break the wall with if other options aren't available.

Ground bounces opponents closer than 5H on air hit.
Ground bounces on counterhit.

Input Tension

90%

4

Large

-10

2500

1000

500

100%

j.P

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
23	High	5	3	13

Total: 20

A fairly standard air button.

If you're too close to your opponent for j.D or j.S, this is your go-to air-to-air.

Gatling Options: j.P

Input Tension

80%

0

Small

375

1000

300

80%

j.K

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
29	High	7	8	12

Total: 26

Niche but still useful rising air-to-air, as it's at just the right angle to hit other jump-ins. Because of Baiken's short reach on her 6P, j.K can be sometimes be used as a preemptive anti-air. Very useful at catching opponents right above Baiken as j.K leads into YouzansenGuard:
HighStartup:
9Recovery:
7 after LandingAdvantage:
-14 (IAS) which can lead into a combo. Has utility in Homing Jump combos. j.D gives you wall-bounce payoff whenever this does land.

Hits at a relatively high angle.

Gatling Options: j.D

Input Tension

80%

1

Small

750

1000

300

60%

j.S

One of the best air buttons in the game

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
33	High	8	7	19	+1 (IAD)

Total: 33

Very effective air poke, leads to massive reward on hit.

One of Baiken's best air options. The chain comes out very fast and covers a good angle below her, making it easy to approach from the air. Don't be too predictable in using this to approach as it's not disjoint and can be 6P'd. On hit and counter hit it leads to a very strong combo with large corner carry. Can be made safe as a jump-in tool when cancelling into delayed YouzansenGuard:
HighStartup:
9Recovery:
7 after LandingAdvantage:
-14 (IAS) that acts as a frame trap and leaves Baiken slightly plus after landing.

Gatling Options: j.H, j.D

Input Tension

80%

2

Mid

+4 (IAD)

1125

1000

300

80%

j.H

Safejumps for dummies

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
41	High	15	Until Landing	3 after Landing	+7 (IAD)

Total: 17

()

Good for a deep jump-in.

Used for safejumps from Tatami GaeshiGuard:
AllStartup:
15Recovery:
5Advantage:
-3 combo ender. Where j.S over-shoots, this usually connects. Recovery is also much more forgiving than their other air normals, meaning that fishing for a j.H CH can be rewarding.

IADAn 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 is also used for her safejumps when ending combos with Tatami Gaeshi.

Gatling Options: j.D

Input Tension

80%

2

Mid

+10 (IAD)

1125

1000

300

100%

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
53	High	12	3	26

Total: 40

A slightly disjointed hitbox, pushback, great range, and CH reward make this a strong improv anti-air/air-to-air option. Thanks to its pushback it can be very safe to throw out in neutral as a poke or as an attempt at catching opponents trying to jump away from the corner. Because of its wallbounce property, j.D is a fantastic corner combo tool that leads to great damage.

Freezes Baiken's momentum.
Wallbounces on hit.
Key compoment in her corner combo game

Input Tension

90%

3

Mid

1500

1000

500

80%

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw (Tether)

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
20,60	Ground Throw (90000)	2	3	38		none

Total: 42

Tethers the opponent to Baiken temporarily, start of Baiken's potent mixup game.

A standard throw, but with the added benefit of applying Baiken's tether and allowing for easy safejump setups with aerial Tatami GaeshiGuard:
AllStartup:
15Recovery:
5Advantage:
-3. Performing Tatami as an IASInstant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. will even allow Baiken to crossupAttacking your opponent after changing which horizontal side you are on, typically by jumping over them. during her safejump. Baiken can also opt into a strong high/low and same-side/crossup game which does not safe jump but leads into a full combo.

The combined threat of the tether, the safejumps, and the potential crossup make Baiken's throw very threatening, greatly enhancing the power of her strike/throw game. In certain matchups where Baiken does not want to be kept close to the opponent 4[D] or 6[D] may still be preferable to allow her to maintain space. If either player uses Burst the tether breaks; as such this version of her throw is preferable in almost all matchups and situations.

For more information on the tether, its properties, and how it impacts Baiken's playstyle, see the Strategy page.

Input Tension

50%

HKD +60

2500

1000

Opponent cannot use Blue Psych Burst on hit or the resulting knockdown.
Builds 1000 Tension once all damage is dealt.
On hit, applies an increased 25 Combo Decay.
Properties change if Roman Canceled before all damage is dealt:
- Reduces positive R.I.S.C. by 25% before applying R.I.S.C. Loss, similar to regular strikes.
- R.I.S.C. Loss: 1000
- Proration: Forced 75%
- Combo Decay on hit: 15

Ground Throw (Knockback)

6[D] or 4[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
20,60	Ground Throw (90000)	2	3	38		none

Total: 42

An alternative throw option that lets Baiken avoid tethering the opponent on a grab. Good for potential matchups/situations where being upclose would be less preferrable. When performing this on a tethered opponent, this allows Baiken perform cheeky crossup setups due to the pullback.

Same frame data as tethered throw.
Pulls opponent in if they are tethered before thrown.

Input Tension

50%

HKD +47

2500

1000

Opponent cannot use Blue Psych Burst on hit or the resulting knockdown.
Builds 1000 Tension once all damage is dealt.
On hit, applies an increased 25 Combo Decay.
Properties change if Roman Canceled before all damage is dealt:
- Reduces positive R.I.S.C. by 25% before applying R.I.S.C. Loss, similar to regular strikes.
- R.I.S.C. Loss: 1000
- Proration: Forced 75%
- Combo Decay on hit: 15

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
20,60	Air Throw	2	3	38 or Until Landing+10		none

Total: 42

Total: 14

Baiken wraps up the opponent with a rope. A good way to try and catch opponents that are Chicken BlockJumping into the air and blocking rather than standing on the ground and being forced to guess a high-low mixup. Loses to air unblockable attacks such as BBTAG's Reversal Actions.ing your pressure.

IADAn 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. Tatami GaeshiGuard:
AllStartup:
15Recovery:
5Advantage:
-3 acts as a safejump if used immediatly after landing recovery.

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.

Input Tension

50%

HKD +43 (IAD)

2500

1000

Air Throws have both normal recovery and special recovery frames upon landing. It is technically possible to recover mid-air from a whiffed Air Throw, but it usually doesn't happen unless done from very high in the air.
Opponent cannot use Blue Psych Burst on hit or the resulting knockdown.
On-Hit value is for attacker's IAD height, except for Potemkin and Nagoriyuki, who have their IAS'"`UNIQ--item-14343--QINU`"' height instead.
Frame advantage decreases as height increases (+41 to +44).
Builds 1000 Tension once all damage is dealt.
On hit, applies an increased 25 Combo Decay.
Properties change if Roman Canceled before all damage is dealt:
- Reduces positive R.I.S.C. by 25% before applying R.I.S.C. Loss, similar to regular strikes.
- R.I.S.C. Loss: 1000
- Proration: Forced 75%
- Combo Decay on hit: 15

Special Moves

Tatami Gaeshi

236K (Air OK)

This vertical hitbox (also present above) will null non-Overdrive projectiles
Last active grounded frame
First active Air tatami frame
Early Air Tatami falling hitbox
Late Air Tatami falling hitbox (and when reaching floor/grounded)

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
236K	45,25	All	15	3 (13) 13	5	-3
j.236K	40	All	20	Until Landing	7 after Landing	+15 (IAD)

Ground Tatami

Total: 48

Air Tatami

Total: 26

Ground Tatami

Very versatile move. Launches opponents for combos and sets up safejumps when no combo is available. It's just slow enough to frametrap after most of Baiken's normals and links into c.S or 5K on counter hit for full combo.

Tatami consists of two parts: first hit (initial physical strike) and second hit (the falling mat). If the first hit lands Baiken is -3, but if the first hit misses and only the second hit lands Baiken ends up slightly plus on block. This can be useful as a pseudo pressure extention, but Baiken is left vulnerable during the time frame before the mat hits her opponents, leaving big enough gap for the opponent to backdash or upback away or even mash out.

From frames 15 to 30, Tatami Gaeshi will nullify some opposing projectiles (excluding Overdrives). More information in the table at the bottom of this section.

Physical hit in front of Baiken that launches opponents.
Safe on block, a solid blockstring ender
Deletes some enemy projectiles on contact (air version does not)

Air Tatami

IADAn 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. Tatami is an extremely powerful okizeme tool. Its main use is for her auto-timed safejumps after her H KabariGuard:
AllStartup:
18Recovery:
19Advantage:
-3 hard knockdown, letting her continue her pressure after almost any knockdown she gets.

Instant air backdash tatami is possible, however it requires superjump. The full input for it is 27541236K, or 27>dash macro>41236K. IABD tatami is a fantastic keep away tool and if the enemy runs into it Baiken can start her pressure or even get full combo with 2K or even with c.S.

Baiken's signature safejump move
Spawns a projectile.
Tatami mat is active until it lands.
Baiken is vulnerable till she lands.

**Projectiles Tatami can nullify**
Character	Move
Sol Badguy	GunflameGuard: AllStartup: 18Recovery: Total 54Advantage: -10
Ky Kiske	j.DGuard: AllStartup: 13Recovery: 15Advantage: Stun EdgeGuard: AllStartup: 13Recovery: Total 46Advantage: -15 Charged Stun EdgeGuard: AllStartup: 39Recovery: Total 62Advantage: +22 [+25] S / H Aerial Stun EdgeGuard: AllStartup: 21Recovery: Until Landing+10Advantage:
May	P/K Arisugawa SparkleGuard: AllStartup: 48Recovery: Total 45Advantage: +29
Chipp Zanuff	ShurikenGuard: AllStartup: 22Recovery: 35+4 After LandingAdvantage:
Millia Rage	S Tandem TopGuard: AllStartup: 12Recovery: Total 45Advantage: -10 H Tandem Top (only when the disc is active)Guard: AllStartup: 73Recovery: Total 51Advantage: +36
Zato-1	Invite HellGuard: AllStartup: 18Recovery: 2Advantage: -7
Leo Whitefang	S Gravierte WürdeGuard: AllStartup: 10Recovery: Total 54FAdvantage: -16 H Gravierte WürdeGuard: AllStartup: 23Recovery: Total 73FAdvantage: +11
Anji Mito	Shitsu (both the butterfly and the bird part of the projectile)Guard: AllStartup: 29Recovery: Total 52Advantage: -6
I-No	Antidepressant Scale (air version as well)Guard: AllStartup: 29Recovery: Total 51Advantage: -16 Chemical Love (air version as well)Guard: AllStartup: 11Recovery: 22Advantage: -2
Goldlewis Dickinson	Level 1 ThunderbirdGuard: AllStartup: 57Recovery: 42 TotalAdvantage:
Baiken	Tatami GaeshiGuard: AllStartup: 15Recovery: 5Advantage: -3 Aerial Tatami GaeshiGuard: AllStartup: 20Recovery: 7 after LandingAdvantage: +15 (IAD)
Testament	S/H Grave Reaper (air ok)Guard: AllStartup: 16~22Recovery: 27Advantage: -4 Partially charged S/H Grave Reaper (air ok)[[File:\|130x200px]]Guard: AllStartup: 23~29Recovery: 22Advantage: +3 Fully charged S/H Grave Reaper (air ok)[[File:\|130x200px]]Guard: AllStartup: 30~36Recovery: 19Advantage: +10 Unholy DiverGuard: AllStartup: 21Recovery: Total 39Advantage: +1
Faust	Bomb (Explosion)Guard: AllStartup: 143Recovery: Advantage:

Version

Input Tension

236K

90%

3 [0]

Mid, Very Small

KD +42

1000,200

2000,1000

700,300

60%, 80%

25%, 12%

150

j.236K

80%

2 [0]

Very Small

+18 (IAD)

500

1000

300

80%

12%

100

236K:

Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Cancelled on frame 16 at the earliest.
Clash Level: 2 (Initial Strike), 1 (Projectile)
Clash Hits: 2 (1 per hit)
Vertical Activation Range: 150 (Tatami only, does not apply to j.236K). Unable to hit extended hurtboxes of opponents significantly above the tatami.

j.236K:

Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Cancelled on frame 19 at the earliest.
Clash Level: 1
Clash Hits: 1

Kabari

41236S or 41236H

S Version
H Version
H Version follow-up

S Version first active frame
Max range
H Version first active frame
Max range
H Version follow-up

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.
41236S	30	All	31	11	16	+2
41236H	30	All	18	11	19	-3
41236H~H	48	All	11 [23]	3	14 (23 on block)	-7

Kabari

Total: 57

Kabari ()

Total: 47

Uncharged Kabari Follow-Up ()

Total: 27

41236S

On hit, the opponent will be pulled all the way towards Baiken, leaving them at point blank range and Baiken at +5 frame advantage. On block, the opponent will be pulled less than half of the move's maximum distance towards Baiken, leaving her +2 on block.

S Kabari is a very powerful combo and pressure extention tool, letting Baiken continue her blockstrings that comes with a risk of tethering herself to her opponent. However this situation is almost always extremely advantageous to her as it lets her continue her pressure and keep her opponent up close, constantly threating with her Tatami Gaeshi frame trap.

For more information on the tether, its properties, and how it impacts Baiken's playstyle, see the Strategy page.

Slow startup, but excellent range.
Tethers the opponent and pulls them towards Baiken on both hit and block.
If the opponent is not already tethered, can only be comboed into on counter-hit.

41236H

Baiken's main combo ender. Ending a combo with the follow-up slash allows for a meatyHitting 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. IADAn 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. Tatami Gaeshi.

First hit can be used as a safe ender for blockstrings. Second hit can be thrown but not low profiled or beaten with 6P moves. Can be used similarly to Chipp's ReshouuGuard:
AllStartup:
13Recovery:
16Advantage:
-4 and Ramlethal's ErarlumoGuard:
AllStartup:
16Recovery:
12Advantage:
-5 to reset pressure due to the opponent's fear of a follow-up. Use and abuse to condition your opponent to block.

The follow-up slash puts Baiken in a unique animation when blocked, similar in appearance to a Guard Crush. The follow-up slash is very unsafe on block, as many characters can punish Baiken with c.S if poorly spaced, but in majority of ranges her opponent can at least get 2K > 2D punish.

If the follow-up slash Counter Hits, Baiken can get meterless combo. Midscreen she can follow up the counter hit with 2S>41236H and in the corner she gets 5H>41236S into a full wall-break combo.

Pulls the opponent towards Baiken on hit and block.
Pressing again after H Kabari performs a follow-up slash that can be charged to delay the slash
Similar to a traditional fireball due to the disjoint.
The follow up can be done even on whiff.
The charged follow-up can pass through the opponent while traveling.
The follow-up can be Kara CancelA type of cancel where the beginning of an action is quickly canceled into another before the first action completes its startup.led into either overdrive.
Instant Blocking 41236H will remove the vacuum effect.
Unsafe at close range

Version

Input Tension

41236S

90%

4

Mid

+5

2500

1000

300

80%

25%

150

41236H

90%

4

Mid

0

2500

1000

300

80%

25%

150

41236H~H

90%

3

Mid

HKD +58

2000

1000

300

100%

25%

150

41236S:

Horizontal Activation Range: 500 ~ 900 (Applies to both variants). Increases during active frames to match hitbox. Unable to hit extended hurtboxes.

41236H~H:

Horizontal Activation Range: 550. Unable to hit extended hurtboxes.
Guard Crush duration on Baiken: 23f.

Youzansen

j.236S

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
50	High	9	12	7 after Landing	-14 (IAS)

IASInstant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. Youzansen

Total: 35

Baiken's main high mixup option when performed as close to the ground as possible (known as an IASInstant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. or TKAn input method to perform a special move in the air as fast as possible after you leave the ground. Short for "Tiger Knee". For Example: 2369 for a j.236 input. Youzansen). IAS Youzansen is incredibly fast, but also incredibly unsafe on block.

IAS Youzansen naturally frame trapAn offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with their own.s from 5K. From c.S, it is naturally a true blockstring, but can still be delayed to act as a frame trap. If it counter-hits the opponent (usually from the frame trap option), Baiken can follow up with a combo. It remains incredibly unsafe if the opponent blocks, but combined with 2D, the threat of an instant overhead from Youzansen becomes a central part of Baiken's pressure.

If used after a normal jump-in, it will be plus enough to link after while also adding an extra high hit for your opponent to block. When used as a crossupAttacking your opponent after changing which horizontal side you are on, typically by jumping over them., it launches all characters high enough to give Baiken combo by linking 2S or even run up 5K after.

Additionally, there are 3 different ways to input IAS Youzansen. This is because doing IAS Youzansen with 2369S input results in a superjump Youzansen. While at basic level the difference between the superjump and non-superjump IAS Youzansen is not big enough to be noticeable, many of optimal Baiken combos and set-ups use the non-superjump version. There are 2 different methods with which you can avoid getting superjump:

8236S / 9236S is done only from buffer. Using normals such as c.S and 5K you can buffer your jump and then perform Youzansen.
[2]369S. Think of this input like you are "charging" your jump. By holding down (either at 1 or 2) for a bit you avoid getting the superjump:

The Frame data of IAS Youzansen varies depending on which motion you perform:

8236S / 9236S and [2]369S are +8 on hit and -12 on block.
2369S is +6 on hit and -14 on block.

Input Tension

80%

2

Mid

+6 (IAS)

1125

1000

300

60%

25%

150

Hiiragi

236P

Nice meaty

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
130	-	1	7	32	-	1~7 Strike

Total: 39

Baiken's parry. A fast, defensive callout with high damage and okizeme. Beats safejumpA very well-timed jump attack on a character who is rising from a knockdown. Your goal is to attack extremely close to when you land so that, if the character performs an invincible reversal attack, you will land and be able to block. The opponent is then forced to block your jumping attack, since reversaling doesn't work, which will give you some nice pressure and hopefully an opening.s, but loses to projectiles and throws, and has a very short parry window.

As a meterless frame 1 reversal, the threat of this move forces opponents to vary the timing of any strings or pressure with even the slightest gaps within them unless they want to eat a sizeable chunk of damage. While mashable in blockstun, the extremely tight window for the parry can make this extremely risky to attempt in neutral or against extended delay cancels. Be wary of using this move predictably without Tension to Purple Roman Cancel it on whiff, as its recovery is very long and forces Counter Hit state, giving opponents devastating punishes.

If Baiken parries an attack from too far away, she deals no damage and the opponent is instead guard crushed, leaving Baiken advantageous but not necessarily with time to begin her preferred pressure. However, she can still safely frametrap with 2S at most ranges.

Cannot be Purple Roman Cancelled on successful hit, but a clean hit can be Red Roman Cancelled after the final hit. This can be used to Option SelectA technique where one command (or series of commands) will perform a different action depending on the circumstances, thereby allowing one action to be able to handle two distinct situations. with a Roman Cancel during recovery.
In full Counter Hit state during recovery.
Some attacks that do or do not count as projectiles are unusual. For a full list of moves that cannot be parried, see the table below.

**Un-Parryable Moves**
Character	Move
Anji Mito	ShitsuGuard: AllStartup: 29Recovery: Total 52Advantage: -6 Shin: IchishikiGuard: AllStartup: 30 (43 if early cancelled from Fuujin)Recovery: Total 43+6 after LandingAdvantage: +7 Issei Ougi: SaiGuard: AllStartup: 11+6Recovery: Advantage: -30 Kachoufuugetsu KaiGuard: Startup: Recovery: Total 40Advantage:
Axl Low	Sickle FlashGuard: AllStartup: 24Recovery: 29Advantage: -19~-9 Winter CherryGuard: AllStartup: 18 [22]Recovery: 24Advantage: -3 [+10] One VisionGuard: Startup: 5Recovery: 30Advantage: Sickle Storm's second hitGuard: AllStartup: 11+1Recovery: 26Advantage: -2
Baiken	Air Tatami GaeshiGuard: AllStartup: 20Recovery: 7 after LandingAdvantage: +15 (IAD) KenjyuGuard: All (Guard Crush)Startup: 8+3Recovery: Total 47Advantage: +5
Bedman?	All error 6E followups call 4BAGuard: AllStartup: 16Recovery: Total 46Advantage: -11 call 4CCGuard: AllStartup: 9+4Recovery: 70Advantage: -39
Bridget	Stop and DashGuard: AllStartup: 15Recovery: 3Advantage: -4 BrakeGuard: AllStartup: 7Recovery: 19Advantage: -6 Rock the BabyGuard: Ground ThrowStartup: 26Recovery: 28Advantage: N/A Return of the Killing MachineGuard: AllStartup: 9+1Recovery: ~Advantage: +8
Chipp Zanuff	P Alpha BladeGuard: AllStartup: 29Recovery: 19Advantage: -4 K Alpha BladeGuard: AllStartup: 27Recovery: 17Advantage: -2 Gamma BladeGuard: AllStartup: 25~50Recovery: Total 42Advantage: +9 ShurikenGuard: AllStartup: 22Recovery: 35+4 After LandingAdvantage:
Faust	All itemsGuard: Startup: 26Recovery: Total 40Advantage: LoveGuard: AllStartup: 27Recovery: Total 48Advantage:
Giovanna	N/A
Goldlewis Dickinson	SkyfishGuard: AllStartup: 35Recovery: 84 TotalAdvantage: -13 ThunderbirdGuard: AllStartup: 57Recovery: 42 TotalAdvantage: Burn It DownGuard: AllStartup: 13+(84 Flash)+79Recovery: 27 TotalAdvantage:
Happy Chaos	FireGuard: AllStartup: 1Recovery: Advantage: +23 Deus Ex MachinaGuard: AllStartup: 13+(193 Flash)+7Recovery: Advantage: -25
I-No	Antidepressant ScaleGuard: AllStartup: 29Recovery: Total 51Advantage: -16 Chemical LoveGuard: AllStartup: 11Recovery: 22Advantage: -2 Ultimate Fortissimo (Air)Guard: All (Guard Crush)Startup: 7+2Recovery: 13Advantage: +26 MegalomaniaGuard: Ground Throw (All)Startup: 11+0(41)Recovery: Advantage: N/A (-18)
Jack-O'	Attack CommandGuard: AllStartup: 12Recovery: Total 23Advantage: +15 ExplodeGuard: AllStartup: 3+180+25Recovery: Total 24Advantage: Launched ServantsGuard: AllStartup: 15Recovery: 25Advantage: -12 Forever Elysion DriverGuard: Ground ThrowStartup: 10+1Recovery: 58Advantage: -
Ky Kiske	j.DGuard: AllStartup: 13Recovery: 15Advantage: Stun EdgeGuard: AllStartup: 13Recovery: Total 46Advantage: -15 Charged Stun EdgeGuard: AllStartup: 39Recovery: Total 62Advantage: +22 [+25] Sacred EdgeGuard: All [All (Guard Crush)]Startup: 4+3Recovery: Total 38Advantage: +10 [+26] Dragon InstallGuard: AllStartup: 11+1Recovery: 25Advantage: +4
Leo Whitefang	[4]6S Gravierte WürdeGuard: AllStartup: 10Recovery: Total 54FAdvantage: -16 [4]6H Gravierte WürdeGuard: AllStartup: 23Recovery: Total 73FAdvantage: +11 Stahl WirbelGuard: AllStartup: 4+1Recovery: Total 27FAdvantage: +14
May	P Arisugawa SparkleGuard: AllStartup: 48Recovery: Total 45Advantage: +29 K Arisugawa SparkleGuard: AllStartup: 48Recovery: Total 45Advantage: +29 Great Yamada AttackGuard: AllStartup: 10+1Recovery: 88Advantage: -54 The Wonderful and Dynamic Goshogawara after initial rising hitGuard: AllStartup: 6+4Recovery: 55Advantage: -31
Millia Rage	S Tandem TopGuard: AllStartup: 12Recovery: Total 45Advantage: -10 H Tandem TopGuard: AllStartup: 73Recovery: Total 51Advantage: +36 KapelGuard: AllStartup: 13Recovery: 12Advantage: -1 (IAS) Septem VoicesGuard: AllStartup: 4+5Recovery: Total 43Advantage: +8
Nagoriyuki	ZarameyukiGuard: AllStartup: 18~29Recovery: Total 39Advantage: +5 Bloodrage ActivationGuard: All (Guard Crush)Startup: 4+(38 Flash)+3Recovery: 70Advantage: -12
Potemkin	Giganter Kai's second hitGuard: AllStartup: 10+1Recovery: 17Advantage: +100 Slide HeadGuard: Low (Guard Crush)Startup: 29Recovery: 28Advantage: 0
Ramlethal Valentine	CalvadosGuard: All (Guard Crush)Startup: 11+13Recovery: Advantage: +16 S BajonetoGuard: AllStartup: 20Recovery: Total 37Advantage: +9 H BajonetoGuard: AllStartup: 20Recovery: Total 43Advantage: +3
Sin Kiske	N/A
Sol Badguy	GunflameGuard: AllStartup: 18Recovery: Total 54Advantage: -10 Heavy Mob CemeteryGuard: Ground Throw: 150Startup: 13+7Recovery: 49Advantage:
Testament	StainGuard: AllStartup: Recovery: Advantage: S/H Grave Reaper (first hit is a strike and can be parried)Guard: AllStartup: 16~22Recovery: 27Advantage: -4 Unholy DiverGuard: AllStartup: 21Recovery: Total 39Advantage: +1 NostroviaGuard: AllStartup: 11+19Recovery: Total 53Advantage: +63 Calamity OneGuard: AllStartup: 11+4Recovery: 67Advantage: -38
Zato-1	PierceGuard: AllStartup: 21 [25]Recovery: 24Advantage: That's a lotGuard: AllStartup: 27 [31]Recovery: Advantage: +55 LeapGuard: AllStartup: 21 [25]Recovery: 34Advantage: +46 OpposeGuard: AllStartup: 74 {78}Recovery: (Summon Vanishes) [36 Zato]Advantage: Invite HellGuard: AllStartup: 18Recovery: 2Advantage: -7 Sun VoidGuard: AllStartup: 11+14Recovery: Advantage: +3 AmorphousGuard: AllStartup: 8+8Recovery: Total 43Advantage: +12

Input Tension

50% [100%]

KD +14 [+11]

2500 [1000]

1000 [0]

50

Opponent cannot use Blue Psych Burst on hit or the resulting knockdown.
Builds 1000 Tension once all damage is dealt.
On hit, applies an increased 25 Combo Decay.
Does not apply 25% R.I.S.C. Loss reduction on hit, similar to grabs.
Data in [ ] represents values on successful parry from far away (non-Clean Hit, or "Far Parry").
- Far Parry inflicts Guard Crush on the opponent for 53 frames.
- Far Parry can be more advantageous by parrying into its late active frames.
- Unlike other Guard Crush attacks, Far Parry will count as the first hit in a combo, applying both R.I.S.C. scaling and proration.
- Reduces positive R.I.S.C. by 25% before applying R.I.S.C. Loss, similar to regular strikes.
- Far Parry occurs if opponent is more than 500 units horizontally or vertically spaced away.

Overdrives

Tsurane Sanzu-watashi

236236S

No matter the distance, if this hits from the front, it all hits
Somebody will get nailed by this at least once

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
45×2, 100 [45×2, 60]	All	8+1	3(20)3(36)3	48	-32	1~10 Full

Total: 121

This is Baiken's only throw-invulnerable reversal. It's also her preferred super for ending corner combos thanks to its very high damage. The last hit has massive range and can break the wall after even simple midscreen gatlings into it, but the first hit's range is deceptively short, forcing Baiken to use Kenjyu as her combo ender instead at some ranges.

Data in [] refers to non-cinematic hits when missing either of the first two hits.
Baiken's reversal Overdrive.
Wallbreaks from surprising distances.

Input Tension

100%

4

Mid

HKD +42

800×3

1000

0

80%

25%

Data in [] refers to non-cinematic hits when missing either of the first two hits (or theoretically during OTG)

Kenjyu

214214P (Air OK)

Anti-zoning tool and niche metered combo extender

First active frame
Projectile hitbox
Early explosion
late explosion

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
214214P	110	All (Guard Crush)	8+3	28	Total 47	+5
j.214214P	110	All (Guard Crush)	11+3	28	Total 45

Ground Version

Total: 47

Air Version

Total: 45

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Kenjyu is primarily used as an anti-zoning and whiff punish tool. Because of its very fast startup and travel speed it can punish reckless usage of full screen moves/projectiles from characters such as Axl, Faust or Testament. Its other use is for finishing off combos when Tsurane Sanzu-watashi wouldn't reach.

It's extremely powerful when the enemy does not respect your full screen presence, but don't rely on it too much. Baiken is better off spending meter on YouzansenGuard:
HighStartup:
9Recovery:
7 after LandingAdvantage:
-14 (IAS) mixups so careless usage of it is not recommended. Despite Kenjyu being one of the very few ways Baiken can generate plus frames, it's not a good pressure reset tool. The plus frames from guard crush are there to primarily help you close the gap a bit when blocked from full screen.

Anti-zoning and whiff punish Overdrive.
Air version fires diagonally towards the ground.
Hitting an opponent in the corner with the explosion causes a Wall Break and leaves Baiken +36 afterwards.
Firework explodes on contact with opponent or automatically after travelling a certain distance.
Extremely (28f) active explosion.
Useful for finishing off combos when out of Tsurane Sanzu-watashi's range
The projectile always goes off after superflash.
Can be thrown after the flash.
Beats all projectiles except for Testament's Nostrovia which is a multi hitting level 5 projectile.

Version

Input Tension

214214P

4

Small

HKD +59

500

1000

0

60%

25%

j.214214P

4

Small

HKD

500

1000

0

60%

25%

214214P:

Projectile spawns during super freeze on frame 8 and can be Purple Roman Cancelled immediately after end of super freeze.
Clash Level: 5
Clash Hits: -
Max projectile travel time: 28f
Guard Crush duration: 42f

j.214214P:

Projectile spawns during super freeze on frame 11 and can be Purple Roman Cancelled immediately after end of super freeze.
Clash Level: 5
Clash Hits: -
Max projectile travel time: 28f

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