DNFD/Crusader/Combos

Crusader

Overview

Starter Guide

Combos

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Combo Notation Guide

Character Name Abbreviations

7	8	9
4	5	6
1	2	3

Numbers represent direction on a keyboard numpad. For example,

+

becomes 236M.

> = Proceed from the previous move to the following move.

▷/land = Indicate that the player must land at that point in the sequence.

, = the previous move into the following move.

->/~ = the previous special into a follow-up special.

dl./delay = Delay the following move.

whiff/(whiff) = The move must whiff (not hit).

c. = Close

f. = Far

j. = Jumping/Aerial

hj./sj. = High Jump/Super Jump

jc = Jump Cancel

hjc/sjc = High Jump Cancel/Super Jump Cancel

dc/adc = Dash Cancel/Air Dash Cancel

CH = Counter Hit

AA = Anti-Air

IAS = Instant Air Special

[X] = Hold input.

]X[ = Release input.

(move) = Move is optional.

[X] or [Y] = Perform sequence X or Y.

[sequence] xN = Repeat sequence N amount of times.

(N) = Hit N of a move or move must deal N amount of hits.

cc/cv = Conversion Cancel

BAT =

Battle Mage

BRZ =

Berserker

MBR =

Brawler

CRS =

Crusader

DRK =

Dragon Knight

ENC =

Enchantress

GHO =

Ghostblade

GRP =

Grappler

HIT =

Hitman

INQ =

Inquisitor

KNO =

Kunoichi

FLA =

Launcher

LOS =

Lost Warrior

MON =

Monk

RNG =

Ranger

SRK =

Striker

SWI =

Swift Master

TRO =

Troubleshooter

VNG =

Vanguard

SPC =

Spectre

Combo Theory

Beginner Combos

Basic combos are simple combos with the fewest requirements and conditions possible. They:

Work against every, or almost every, character in the game
Can be performed from most positions in the play area
Require few adjustments, and if any are required they are simple

5A Confirm

5A ConfirmGood start off a good poke

Easy

5A > 5AA > 236M > 2S > 6S > 5S > 6S > 5M >
Very simple and reliable combo that works off of most normal starters.

2A Confirm

2A ConfirmDecent start from the fastest normal

Easy

2A > 6S > 5A > 5AA > 5M
Decent 2A Confirm, the 2A > 6S link is quite tight.

5B Confirm

5B ConfirmIf you ever land a raw 5B

Easy

5B > 6S > 236M > 2S > 6S > 5S > 6S > 5M
Basic 5B confirm

Core Combos

Core combos balance potency with consistency. They:

Work against most characters of a selected weight or hurt box type
May require moderate adjustments to account for variables such as screen position, hit count, resources, and opposing character
Are expected to be consistently performable by most intermediate and advanced players who main the character

Bread and Butter

Bread and ButterOl' reliable basic combo

Easy

5S > 236M > 2B > 5S > 236M > 2B > 5S > 5M > 2A
Very simple and reliable combo that works off of most normal starters. Still works till this day!

5S Loops

5S Loops MidscreenBig Damage, Big Mana, Big Corner Carry

Medium

5S > 236M > 2S > 6S > 66 > 5S > 6S > j.B > Land 66 > 5S > 5M
Optimal combo for damage, mana, and corner carry. Requires a few adjustments depending on the starter and is very spacing dependant.

Apocalypse / j.214M Combos

Apocalypse / j.214M CornerCast the sins of the world upon your opponent

Medium

Apocalypse / j.214M MidscreenCast the sins of the world upon your opponent

Medium

5AA > 236M > 2B > 214M > CV > 5B > j.B > j.214M > j.S > 236M > j.B > Land > 5S > (Apocalypse goes off) > 5S > 6S > 6S > 5M
Midscreen route off of 5a starter when gold cube is not active. Can only be done with conversion. Requires 170 MP.

Combo List

Midscreen Combos
Name	Combo	Position	Damage	MP Gain	Works on:	Difficulty	Notes
Bread and Butter	5S > 236M > 2B > 5S > 236M > 2B > 5S > 5M > 2A	Anywhere	388	-20	Everyone	Easy	Very simple and reliable combo that works off of most normal starters.
Simple Side Swap	5A(A) > 236M > 2S > 236M > 66 > j.B > 5S > 5M	Anywhere	x	-x	Everyone	Easy	Very simple and reliable side swap that works off all starters
2S Side Swap	5A(A) > 236M > 5S > 6S > 2B > 66 > 5S > 236M > 66 > 2S > 5M	Anywhere	x	-x	Everyone	Hard	Optimal side swap combo. Requires tight spacing, especially on smaller characters.

Corner Combos
Name	Combo	Position	Damage	MP Gain	Works on:	Difficulty	Notes
Lighting Loops	2S > 6S > [j.B > j.5M] xN > j.B > 5S > 5M	Corner	N/A	N/A	Everyone	Easy	Very expesnive combo mana wise
5S Loops Corner	[5S > 6S] x3 > 66 > j.B > 5M	Corner	464	40	Everyone	Medium	Optimal combo for damage, mana, Requires a few adjustments depending on the starter and is very spacing dependant. Dashing between a [5S > 6S] loop may be required which is dictated by spacing