General Tactics
Blockstrings
This is one of Kagura's weaker traits since a lot of his normals are negative or has gaps between them.
5BB>6B>3C is a true blockstring, however most follow ups after 3C is unsafe being either a drive, or a special, an we know the only special you have after 3C is Fafnir.
2A>2B>5B(whiff) - This makes you recover really quickly and reset pressure string if the opponent is not aware of it.
2A>2B>5BB - another true blockstring but its more so to check if someone is trying to stand block during a string or jump out.
2A>5BB>AOrb - This is -1 on block, but its also a common blockstring. Good against characters who cannot contest at a range that you can throw out 6B.
5BB>5c/2C - there is a gap between 5BB> 5C and 2C, however, if it is blocked, it with push back is far enough for Kagura to either stance cancel>4D or throw and A Orb. You can also throw in Wyvern or 5DA to see if they are pressing a button.
Okizeme
Depending on the character and situation, you may want to vary your okizeme. For example, some set ups will work better vs a character with a DP.
In the corner ending a combo with 2DB allows Kagura to set up a B Orb oki without worrying about getting hit by a reversal. He will recover in time before they can input it. This also includes fast DPs like Ragna or reversal supers like Izanami.
B Fafnir> Kadamos vs C Fafnir Kadamos In the corner, consider which of the two you want to end the combo with. They both lead into hard knockdowns, however, ending a combo with B Fafnir gives you more time to set up your next mixup. C Fafnir does more damage and pushes you further away from the opponent which can allow you to place an A Orb.
For slow DPs (Azrael, Nine, etc), You can do the OS 2A>4AB or 5B>5AB. This is a common OS that many characters can do. It essentially will go into 2A>5B or 5BB if it hits or block, or do 2A/5B whiff barrier
Tips and Tricks
Fighting Kagura
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- Iron Tager [★]
- Izanami [★]
- Izayoi [★]
- Jin Kisaragi [★]
- Jubei [★]
- Kagura Mutsuki [★]
- Kokonoe [★]
- Lambda-11 [★]
- Litchi Faye Ling [★]
- Mai Natsume [★]
- Makoto Nanaya [★]
- Mu-12[★]
- Naoto Kurogane [★]
- Nine the Phantom [★]
- Noel Vermillion [★]
- Nu-13 [★]
- Platinum the Trinity [★]
- Rachel Alucard [★]
- Ragna the Bloodedge [★]
- Relius Clover [★]
- Susano'o [★]
- Taokaka [★]
- Tsubaki Yayoi[★]
- Valkenhayn R. Hellsing [★]
- Yuuki Terumi [★]
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