GGST/Baiken/Combos

Baiken

Overview

Starter Guide

Combos

Character Name Abbreviations

7	8	9
4	5	6
1	2	3

Numbers represent direction on a keyboard numpad. For example,

+

becomes 236P.

> = 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.

IAD = Instant Air Dash

BRC = Blue Roman Cancel

RRC = Red Roman Cancel

PRC = Purple Roman Cancel

YRC = Yellow Roman Cancel

YYXRC = Dash Input X Roman Cancel in Y direction i.e: 22PRC

XRC~Q = Cancel the X Roman Cancel into Q i.e: RRC~5K

WS = Wall Stick/Wall Splat

AB =

A.B.A

AN =

Anji Mito

AS =

Asuka R♯

AX =

Axl Low

BA =

Baiken

BE =

Bedman?

BR =

Bridget

CH =

Chipp Zanuff

EL =

Elphelt

FA =

Faust

GI =

Giovanna

GO =

Goldlewis

HA =

Happy Chaos

IN =

I-No

JC =

Jack-O'

JO =

Johnny

KY =

Ky Kiske

LE =

Leo Whitefang

MA =

May

MI =

Millia Rage

NA =

Nagoriyuki

PO =

Potemkin

RA =

Ramlethal

SI =

Sin Kiske

SO =

Sol Badguy

TE =

Testament

ZA =

Zato-1

Combo Theory

Baiken's basic grounded combo structure is extremely simple: whatever starter she lands, she wants to combo into Tatami Gaeshi to launch her opponent into the air, then catch them with 2S into Kabari and its follow up as her combo ender. While this does require some basic timing to pull off, it isn't particularly strict, and works at most ranges at which Tatami Gaeshi connects. Note that this is not Baiken's only grounded combo route, only that which is most broadly applicable.

If Baiken has meter and wishes to cash out, she can replace Kabari with Tsurane Sanzu-watashi, with the option to squeeze in a 2H after the 2S if she can meet some slightly stricter timing requirements. This grants enormous damage and incredible corner carry; a simple c.S > 2D > 236K > 2S > 2H > 236236S bread-and-butter combo does 226 damage* and breaks the wall from midscreen.

The need to keep her opponents within Tatami Gaeshi launch range is the limiting factor on most potential combo starters for Baiken. While she possesses incredible midrange poke options, most of them substantially outrange Tatami Gaeshi, preventing her from securing much more off of these pokes in most situations. In situations where Baiken has tethered her opponent, however, this limitation disappears, and Baiken will be able to combo any of her pokes into a Tatami Gaeshi launch and subsequent combo.

Baiken's tether also opens up new combo routes and allows for more damaging moves to be included in those combos. In Baiken's usual, non-tethered combo route, she is forced to juggle her opponent with 2S because her other normals simply don't reach; with the tether applied, the opponent will be pulled back in for a c.S > 6H follow-up instead, adding a slight but substantial boost to Baiken's combo damage.

In addition, Baiken can choose to end a tethered combo with Kabari instead of its counterpart if she wishes to continue to pressure her opponent, as they will end the combo at the perfect distance to be menaced by her tethered pokes. This sacrifices some up-front damage and gives the opponent at least a chance to escape (particularly through the use of an invincible reversal), and is thus not always the preferred option, but used judiciously it can be used to catch opponents unaware and score another combo off of a tether.

While not strictly part of the combo itself, it is important to note that Baiken can follow up most of her non-tethered combos with an IAD aerial Tatami Gaeshi (956 > j.236K) for an extremely easy safejump, forcing opponents to respect her pressure.

To summarize, Baiken's basic grounded combo structure is Starter > Tatami Gaeshi launch > 2S juggle, followed by her finisher of choice, usually Kabari or 2H > super. Tethering the opponent first allows for the juggle to be replaced with other, more heavily damaging moves, and gives her the additional option of Kabari as an ender if she wishes to continue to threaten with tethered pokes.

*: As with the rest of the combos on this page, this damage is measured against Ky.

Read First

All damage values were tested against Ky at full life with the R.I.S.C Level at 0.

Beginner Combo List

Beginner Combos
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe	Ver
`c.S > 5H > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	136	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Basic punish combo.	Video	24848 (PC)	??
`c.S > f.S > 5H > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	149	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Basic punish combo with dash momentum.	Video	24850 (PC)	??
`5K > 6K > 236K, 2S > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	124	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Close range punish/knockdown combo with dash momentum.	Video	26480 (PC)	??
`5K > 2D > 236K, 2S > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	126 (Gio)	Lightweights	[2] [2] Easy	Close range punish/knockdown combo on lightweights.	Video	26482 (PC)	??
`5P/2P/2K > 6K > 236K`	Anywhere	70 (2K)	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	gives a soft knockdown	Video	26776 (PC)	??
`2K > 2D > 236K`	Anywhere	71	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Low pressure/hit-confirm string.	Video	26778 (PC)	??
`(f.S) > 66RRC > c.S > 6H > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	122	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Basic RRC extension using f.S as an example	Video	26779 (PC)	??

Combo List

Note that most combos ending in 2S > Kabari (426H > H) can alternatively be ended with 2S > 2H into either of Baiken's Overdrives if she wants to spend meter for more damage and a potential wallbreak. Combos that include counter-hits or which begin with the opponent already tethered can elect to end with Kabari instead. See Combo Theory, above.

P Starters

5P/2P/6P/j.P Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe	Ver
`5P > 6K > 236K`	Anywhere	69	Everyone	[1] [1] Very Easy	5P starter. With sufficient dash momentum, another 5P can be added. Following 236K with an Airdash > j.H is a safe jump.	Video	88487 (PC)	??
`5P > 6K > 236K > 2S > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	124	Lights	[2] [2] Easy			88489 (PC)	??
`5P > 6K > 236K > 5K > 41236H~H`	Anywhere		Heavies	[2] [2] Easy			88491 (PC)	??
`AA 6P > dl 41236H~H`	Anywhere	87	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	6P anti-air combo	Video	88492 (PC)	??

K Starters

5K/2K/j.K Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe	Ver
`5K > 2D > 236K, 2S > 2H`	Anywhere	117	Everyone		5K starter. Note that Baiken cannot end this combo with her usual 42163H~H ender unless she scores a counter hit.	Video	88493 (PC)	??
`5K > 2D > 236K, 2S > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	126	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Allows for Baiken to finish her combo with her preferred 41236H~H ender with dash momentum. This route also works if Baiken successfully frame traps her opponent by delaying her 2D gatling, dealing 140 damage.	Video	32472 (PC)	??
`(41236S) 5K > 2D > 236K, c.S > 6H > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	144	Everyone		5K starter with tether attached. Tether conversion into HKD			??
`5K > 2D > 236K, 5K > j.D > Airdash > j.S > j.236S > WS 5[D]`	Corner	180	Everyone		Corner 5K starter.	Video	88498 (PC)	??
`(41236S) 5K > 2D > 236K, c.S > 6H > 41236H~H > WS Microdash 5[D]`	Corner	187	Everyone		Corner 5K starter with tether attached. 5[D] requires a microdash to connect consistently.	Video	88500 (PC)	??
`CH 6K, c.S > 2H > 41236H(~H)`	Anywhere	148	Everyone		6K Counter-hit starter. No hard knockdown against heavyweights as the Kabari follow-up will not connect.	Video	88501 (PC)	??
`CH 6K, c.S > 2H > 236K > 2S > 2H > 214214P`	Anywhere	187 (220 with Wall Break)	Everyone		Alternative 6K counter-hit starter that ends with a super. Wallbreaks from mid-stage.		88503 (PC)	??

S Starters

c.S/f.S/2S/6S/j.S Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe	Ver
`c.S > 2H > 236K, 2S > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	156	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	BnB c.S starter. 2H is a 1-frame frame trap An 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..	Video	88745 (PC)	??
`c.S > 2D > 236K, 2S > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	150	Everyone	[3] [3] Medium	Alternative BnB c.S starter. 2D is naturally gapless, but can act as a frame trap An 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. if the gatling is delayed. Timing on the juggle is tighter than the 2H version, as the opponent is not launched as high; as a result Baiken must end with 2H > 236236S instead of 426H~H against heavyweights.	Video	43622 (PC)	??
`c.S > 2H > 236K, 2S > 236236S`	Anywhere	199 (232 with wallbreak)	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	BnB with Overdrive ender. Simple wallbreak from midscreen.	Video	43506 (PC)	??
`c.S > 2H > 236K, f.S > 5H > 41236H~H > WS 6H/236236S`	Corner	211/236	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Simple corner combo with wallbreak.	Video	43373 (PC)	??
`c.S > 2H > 236K, 5K > j.S > j.D > AD > j.S > j.236S > WS > j.D/236236S`	Corner	212	Everyone		Everyone except Anji		88749 (PC)	??
`c.S > 2H > 236K > 5K > j.D > AD > j.S > j.D > WS > j.D/236236S`	Corner	222 (Anji)	Made for Anji		A Tatami launcher like the combo above that works on Anji		88751 (PC)	??
`CH c.S > 5[D], 2K > 6H > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	180	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Counterhit confirm on close slash. Can be OS'd for non-counterhit by pressing c.S > 5H~D as the slowdown will "eat" the H input.		88752 (PC)	??
`AA j.S > j.D`	Midscreen	70	Everyone		j.S Air to air confirm. Can optionally airdash after the j.D to regain space.	Video	88753 (PC)	??
`AA j.S > j.H > jc > j.S > j.H > j.236K, c.S > 5H > 41236H~H > WS Microdash 5[D]`	Corner	193	Everyone		Corner j.S air to air confirm. The j.S must connect close to the opponent for the j.H to hit.	Video	88754 (PC)	??

H Starters

5H/2H/6H/j.H Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe	Ver
`CH 2H/6H > 41236S > c.S > 6H > 236K > c.S > 6H > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	215	Everyone		Meterless, high damage route for when corner is inaccessible. No hard knockdown against heavyweights as the Kabari follow-up will not connect.			??
`CH 6H, 41236S, c.S > 5[D], c.S > 5H, c.S > 5H > dl 236K, 2S > 2H , WS 236236S`	Corner	281	Everyone		Corner Counter hit 6H starter. Builds exactly enough meter for a 236236S finish.	Video		??
`CH 2H/6H > 41236S, [ c.S > 6H > 236K ]x2`	Anywhere	201	Everyone	[3] [3] Medium	Basic CH conversion. If you frametrap from c.S the extra RISC brings damage up to 239. Timing for 2H conversation is tighter than 6H.	Video	43503 (PC)	??
`CH 6H > 236K, c.S > 6H > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	176	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	No tether so it leaves them further away after.	Video		??
`j.H > j236S > c.S > 2H > 236K`	Anywhere	133	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Simple jump in Combo. Can also be done with j.S.	Video		??

D Starters

5D/2D/j.D Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe	Ver
`2D > 236K , 665K > jc > j.D > IAD > j.p > j.p > 236S > 5[D]`	Corner	179	Everyone	[4] [4] Hard	Meter-less wallbreak in corner. You will often see an opportunity to do this combo during your 50/50 mixup with TK 236S Youzan and/or 2D. You can spam j.p in the air if it's easier for you.	Video	88840 (PC)	??
`CH 2D> 236K, 665K > 6H > 41236H~H`	Midscreen	137	Everyone	[3] [3] Medium	Close range Meterless conversion into HKD		88841 (PC)	??
`CH 2D> 236K, 2S > 41236H~H`	Midscreen	120	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Further range meterless conversion into HKD		88842 (PC)	??
`CH 2D , 5K > jc(9) > j.S > j.D > IAD > j.S > j.H, c.S > 6H WS > 6H`	Corner	203	Mids/Lights	[4] [4] Hard	Meter-less wallbreak in corner from CH 2D. Drops on heavies.		88843 (PC)	??
`CH 2D , 5K > jc(9) > j.S > j.D > IAD > j.S > j.H, 5P > 5P WS > 6H`	Corner	189	Everyone/Heavies	[4] [4] Hard	Meter-less wallbreak in corner from CH 2D. Works universally, but just a bit worse than the route ending in c.S > 6H for Lights and Midweights. Recommended vs heavies.		88844 (PC)	??

Charged Dust Starters

5[D] Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe	Ver
`5[D]~8 > j.H > j.D > jc > j.S > jc > j.SS`	Anywhere	194	Everyone		5[D] overhead starter	Video		??
`(41236S) 5[D]~8 > j.H > j.D > j.S > j.D > j.S > j.D > j.D`	Anywhere	226	Everyone		5[D] overhead starter with tether.	Video		??

Throw Combos

Throw Combos
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Ver
`6D > PRC, dl.c.S > 6H > 236K, dl.c.S > 6H > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	133	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Simple grab combo with PRC extension. Slight delay after grab to get PRC instead of RRC	Video	??
`6D > 66RRC, dl.c.S > 6H > 236K, dl.c.S > 6H > 41236H~H > WS 6H`	Near corner	169	Tested on Ky	[2] [2] Easy	Leads to wall break as long as you're not midscreen.		??
`6D > 66RRC, (no hit) 2H > dl.c.S > dl.6H > 236K, dl.c.S > 6H > 41236H~H > WS 6H`	Anywhere	169	Tested on Ky	[4] [4] Hard	Variation of above combo, wall breaks from anywhere. Delay the first 6H or 236k (depending on c.S bounce) so that tether runs out mid-combo. The no hit 2H is useful for timing / spacing but isn't necessary.	Video	??
`6D > PRC, dl.c.S > 5[D], c.S > 6H > 236K, dl.c.S > 6H > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	141	Everyone	[4] [4] Hard			??

Special Move Starters

Special Move Starters
Combo	Position	Damage	Works on	Difficulty	Notes	Video	Recipe	Ver
`2369S > 66RRC~j.H > j.236S ▷ 5K > j.D > 66 > j.S > j.D > j.236S WS ▷ j.D WB`	Mid to corner	215	All but Leo	[3] [3] Medium	Mid-to-corner TK Youzansen combo using FRC to save meter.	Video		1.23
`2369S > 66RRC ▷ 665K > j.S > j.H > j.D > adc ▷ j.S > j.H > j.D WS ▷ j.D WB`	Mid to corner	201	Tested on KY	[3] [2] Easy	Easier route for midscreen-to-corner TK Youzansen combo. Needs a microdash before 5K.	Video		1.23
`2369S > 66RRC ▷ 5K > j.S > j.H > j.D > adc ▷ j.S > j.H > 2369S WS ▷ 5[D] WB`	Corner	202	Tested on KY	[3] [2] Easy	Corner TK Youzansen combo using 66RRC for wallbreak.	Video		1.23
`(41236H)~H CH, 5K > j.D > 7jc > j.D > j.214214P ▷ dl c.S > 6H > dl 41236H~H WS > 6H WB`	Corner	261	Everyone	[4] [4] Hard	High damage counter-hit confirm from a CH on Kabari's follow-up. Kenjyu bounces opponent away from the wall allowing for an extension. Jump-cancelling backward helps prevent them from crossing over Baiken. Delay on the second Kabari helps ensure wall splat	Video		1.23
`CH 41236S > c.S > 2H > 236K > c.S > 6H > 4236H~H`	Anywhere	179	Tested on Ky, Pot, Gio	[2] [2] Easy	CH tether into HKD			??
`CH 41236H > f.S > 2H > 236K > 2S > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	171	Tested on Ky		CH H Kabari pickup. Does not work at max Kabari range as the 2H can be blocked & only a simple f.S > 5H. Better follow-ups may exist but further testing is needed			??
`41236S > PRC~c.S > 2H > 236K > c.S > 6H > 236K`	Anywhere	174	Everyone	[3] [3] Medium	If you ever wanted to to convert a 41236S	Video		??
`(4/6D, 5K OTG > IAD >) j.236S, f.S > 5H > 236K, c.S > 6H >41236H~H`	Midscreen	138	Everyone		Crossup j.236S confirm with tether. Following the ender, an additional IAD j.236S will cross the opponent again.	Video		??
`236P > 66RRC~c.S > 6H > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	170	Mids/Lights	[3] [3] Medium		Video		??
`[2]369S > 66FRRC > j.H > jc > j.S > j.H > j.236K > c.S > 6H* > 41236H~H`	Anywhere	202	Everyone	[3] [3] Medium	Not holding 2 for a bit makes you superjump, prohibiting the jump cancel. *Use 5H if close to the corner.		59312 (PC)	??
`2369S > RRC > j.H > c.S > f.S`	Anywhere	119	Everyone	[2] [2] Easy	Beginner TK Youzansen combo			??
`IAD > CH 236S > 5K > [2]9 > jS > jD > 66 > jS > jH > cS > 5S > WS > 5H`	Near Corner	202 (229 OD)	Everyone	[3] [3] Medium	Near corner combo with Youzansen starter & Wallbreak; Super jump required after 5K to gain the proper height to finish combo. Can super for more damage.	Video		??

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