GGXRD-R2/Ky Kiske

Ky Kiske
Defense Modifier: x1.03 Guts Rating: 2 Weight: Medium Stun Resistance: 60 Prejump: Backdash Time 16F / Invul: 1-9F Wakeup (Face Up/Down): / Movement Options Double Jump, 1 Airdash, Dash Type: Run

Overview

Backstory

After leading the Sacred Order of Holy Knights to victory against Justice and ending the crusades, Ky was haunted by the commander gear's last words that challenged his rigid ideals. His former conviction in his concept of justice shaken, Ky contemplated the true meaning of justice during his search for the new commander gear, and his many clashes with his lifelong rival Sol Badguy. After fostering a forbidden relationship with Dizzy and giving birth to a son, Sin, Ky was pressured into becoming the puppet leader of Illyria by the United Nations under veiled threats to his family. Charismatic, skilled, and possessing a deep belief in hope, Ky takes the throne as High King reigning over the land of Illyria. The weight of his position has broadened his view significantly, and he has lost some of his youthful zeal in his ruling years. He feels regret for his failures as a father and husband, having sent Sin to be raised by his old rival, Sol, for his son's safety in a world hostile to gears, and to focus on his duties to his people as king. Despite his kind heart and collected royal demeanor, he still possesses an unwavering sense of justice, and is prone to outbursts of anger and emotion when pushed too far. Some doubt his abilities and think him unfit to rule, but many others adore him for displaying such human behavior. Having used the Thunderseal to save Dizzy's life, Ky takes up his imitation blade, Magnolia Eclair, in GGXRD.

Gameplay Overview

Ky Kiske fulfills the role of a simple and well rounded character. Ky performs best at midrange with a variety of useful pokes at his disposal, but he has tools at every range thanks to his Stun Edge projectiles. He uses his fast and long reaching f.S to tame opponents and threaten them with high damage counter hit combos, and rounds out his spacing game with 2S, 5HS, 2K, and 2D. From well spaced pokes, experienced Ky players can cancel into Stun Dipper to secure knockdowns from afar. Frustrated opponents that jump at him will find themselves dealing with his above-the-knees invulnerable 6P and extremely long reaching 2HS. When he finds himself further away from the opponent he can use his Stun Edge projectiles to harass them, either covering his approach or playing keep away. After securing a knockdown, Ky can safely set up okizeme using Charged Stun Edge, then apply his strong pressure game by lacing in low attacks, frame traps, throws, and pressure resets with 6HS and 6K to wear the enemy down. To turn the tide, Ky can use his exceptional Stun Dipper to slide under pokes and projectiles and score knockdowns, utilize his overhead Greed Sever to attempt to catch the opponent slacking on defense, or spend Tension to use his fully invulnerable reversal, Ride The Lightning. He is a character that can rapidly switch between keeping the opponent away and turning on the offensive. His balanced movepool has a tool for every situation, though he lacks specialization in any one role. While some are quick to assume Ky is a painfully basic character, he has many tricks and tools in his arsenal that round out his game plan. In Xrd Ky was given the addition of "Grinders" (see Durandal Call below) which further augment his abilities. Using Grinders, Ky can create projectiles to strengthen his zoning game, okizeme, and combos. In short, Ky excels at playing the neutral game, knocking opponents down from grounded hits, setting up safe okizeme, and creating strong pressure.

Strengths

• Strong neutral game with fast and far-reaching normals that reward hits with knockdown and damage, and long range projectiles useful for zoning and anti-zoning.
• Strong projectile okizeme.
• Pressure that utilizes many lows, rewarding frame traps, and opportunities to reset pressure.
• Has a tool for every situation, including two strong anti-airs, and two reversal attacks.
• Grinders augment both his neutral and okizeme potential.
• Ease of use and focus on fundamentals make him a great choice for beginners.
  

Weaknesses

• Basic throw/frame trap focused mixup, requiring reads and conditioning to successfully break an opponent's defense consistently.
• While he has a tool for every situation, he can be outclassed by specialists.
  

Durandal Call and Fortified Projectiles

Powered up projectiles

Ky can use specific attacks (5D, j.D, 236D) to summon small floating portals called Grinders that last for 3 - 4 seconds. Shoot a projectile through a Grinder and it will power up into a Fortified state. Fortified projectiles give Ky more versatility in his gameplay. Stun Edges become full screen sword-beams for zoning, Charged Stun Edges become a large, long lasting sword projectile for okizeme, and Sacred Edge becomes a massive full screen blade, slamming the opponent to the wall for combos.

Normal Moves

5P

5P That way!	8 Mid 5 4 5 - -

5K

5K Watch your feet	12 Low 5 8 7 - -

c.S

c.S En Garde!	28 Mid 7 2 18 - -

f.S

f.S The poke everyone is afraid of	28 Mid 10 6 19 - -

5H

5HS Tag em' with a stagger	42 Mid 10 6 12 - -

6P

6P It is perpetual, it keeps the country clean THE PEOPLE'S ELBOW!!!!!	30 Mid 9 5 15 - -

6K

6K Pressure reset and frame trap	32 Mid 19 2 11 - -

6H

6HS	30x2 Mid 23 6,(8),2 6 - -

3H

3HS Fore	35 Mid 15 4 25 - -

5D

5D Atone for your sins!	25 HF 28 13 11 - -

2P

2P It all starts here	6 Mid 5 4 4 - -

2K

2K More lows, more frame traps, more tick throws	14 Low 5 4 6 - -

2S

2S They aren't going under anything	25 Low 9 2 15 - -

2H

2HS There is no true escape	28x2 Mid 11 1,4 20 - -

2D

2D Active for a day and half	30 Low 7 12 12 - -

j.P

j.P That way! (air OK)	6 HA 6 6 6 - -

j.K

j.K Air f.s	16 HA 7 4 12 - -

j.S

j.S Tech buttons	28 HA 7 3 21 - -

j.H

j.HS Whack a mole	38 HA 13 4 23 - -

j.D

j.D It's time to STOP	40 All 38 13 25 Total + 8 after landing - -

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

Ground Throw They can't simply block forever	60 Ground Throw: 75250 1 - -

Air Throw

Air Throw No-fly zone	60 Air Throw: 192500 1 - -

Dead Angle Attack

Dead Angle Attack VETOED	25 Mid 12 3 24 - -

Blitz Shield Charge Attack

Blitz Attack	Template:AttackData-GGXRD-R2-R2Template:AttackData-GGXRD-R2-R2

Special Moves

Stun Edge

Stun Edge 236S COCONUT I am the bone of my sword	30 All 10 Until Corner Total 46 - - 40 All ~+9 3 - -

Charged Stun Edge

Charged Stun Edge 236HS Thunder and sparks, in the heart of the dark Fortified is a large stationary projectile	20x3 All 38 Until Corner Total 69 - - 20x6 All ~+9 59 - -

Air Stun Edge

Air Stun Edge j.236S/HS Air Stun Edge Fortified is a beam	33 All 21 Until Ground Total: 41 + 14 after landing - - 33 All 21 Until Ground Total: 41 + 14 after landing - - 43 All ~+9 3 - - 43 All ~+9 3 - -

Vapor Thrust

Vapor Thrust 623S/HS (air OK) Never forgive a Shenanigan	48 Mid 9 3 32 + 9 Landing - - 48 Mid 11 4 35 + 9 Landing - - 48 All 9 3 9 After landing - -

Stun Dipper

Stun Dipper 236K F I V E F R A M E S	12, 32 Low, Mid 5 14(7)3 26 - -

Greed Sever

Greed Sever 214K Low crush UNBLOCKABLE	30 High / Air 19 14 5 + 11 Landing - -

Split Ciel

Split Ciel 236D Gate of Illyria	40 Mid 15 3 15 - -

Overdrives

Ride The Lightning

Ride The Lightning 632146HS (air OK) Thunder sounds!	36x5 Mid 10+1 42 18 - - 36x5 All 8+1 42 Until Landing +6 After Landing - -

Sacred Edge

Sacred Edge 236236P The lightning strikes, cracking the night	27x5 All 4+3 Until Corner Total 36 - - 100 All ~+1 3 - -

Instant Kill

Rising Force in IK mode: 236236H They are modest to greed, generous to the truth of the world, when the heart is peaceful the seven seas cry-	DESTROY All 9+12 4 30 - - DESTROY All 5+12 4 30 - -

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