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LEGEND

LEGEND

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This thread will be listing the most effective combos for each string/situation you will encounter while using Sinestro. (Subject to updates)
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B13:
-B13, B3, Ji3, B12-Shackles, Ji2 = 29% and sets up a vortex
-B13, B3, Ji3, B12-Shackles, Ji2, F2D13 = 33%. can end with B213 for 1% more but the B2 will wiff in some scenarios
-B13, b3, Ji3, B213 =31%. this is the BnB to use when fighting Aquaman since his trait stops shackles
-Corner. B13, Ji3-Air Axe, D1, 112-Shackles, Nj2 (end here for vortex) F2D13, D1-Arachnid = 35%

B12:
-B12-Shackles, Ji2, B213 = 22%
-B12-Shackles, Ji2 (for vortex)
-B12-Shackles, Ji2, 22-bounce cancel, Ji3, B213 = 33%
-Interactable. B12-Shackles, Ji2, 111-bgb, B3, Ji3, B213 = 33% (first 1 in 111 will wiff)
-Corner. B12-Shackles, Nj2, F2D13, D1-Arachnid


B2:
-B2, D1-shackles, B3, Ji3, B213 = 27%
-B213 = 16%. Use when you want to stay safe and/or when your opp has little life left. make sure to confirm the second hit of the string
-Corner. B2, 112-MB Boulder, 112-Shackles, NJ2 (end here for vortex) F2D13, D1-Arachnid = 37%
-Interactable B2-bgb, B3, Ji3, B12-shackles Ji2 (vortex) F2D13

F2D13:
-Corner. F2D13, D1x4, 112-Shackles, NJ2 (end here for vortex) F2D13, D1-Arachnid = 32%
-Corner. F2D13, 112-MB Boulder, 112-Shackles, NJ2 (end here for vortex) F2D13, D1-Arachnid = 38%
-Corner. When F2D13 lands a space away from the corner, D2, b12-Shackles, NJ2, (Vortex option) F2D13, D1-arachnid = 29%



D1/22/111 All link to shackles for the following combos:
-Shackles, NJ2, B13, B3, J3, B213 = ranges from 27-32% depending on the starter
-Shackles, B3, Ji3, B213 = 23-30% " " "
-Shackles, NJ2, B13, B3, Ji3, D3 = 24-30% (sets up a vortex)

Combos From Shackle vortex:
-Air axe, 1-shackles, B3, Ji3, B213 = 27%
-Air axe, 12-Bounce Cancel, ji2, b12-shackles, Ji2 (vortex, 31%) F2D13 = 34%
-Ji3, 22-shackles, B3, Ji3, B213 = 34%
-Ji1, B13, B3, Ji3, B12-Shackles, Ji2 (vortex, 31%) F2D13 = 35%
-Interactable. Ji3, 22-bgb, B3, Ji2, B12-shackles, Ji2, (vortex) F2D13

Air Axe:
-Corner. Axe, 112-MB boulder, 112-Shackles, NJ2 (vortex 33%) F2D13, D1-arachnid = 39%
-Corner. Axe, 112-trait cancel, D1, 112-shackles, Nj2 (vortex 25%) F2D13, D1-Arachnid = 33%
-High point. 1-shackles, B3, Ji3, B213
-High point. 1B2 -Bounce cancel, Ji2, B12-shackles, Ji2 (vortex) F2D13
-Low point. D2, B1-shackles, B3, Ji2, B213

D2:
-D2, B1-shackles, B3, Ji3, B213
-D2, B12-Shackles, Ji2 for vortex = 14%
-Interactable. D2, B1-bgb, B3, Ji2, B12-shackles, ji2 (vortex 25%) F2D13 = 29%
-AA. D2, B3, Ji3, B12-shackles, Ji2 (vortex 24%) F2D13 = 27%
-Corner. D2, 112-trait cancel, D1, 112-shackles Nj2 (vortex), F2D13, D1-arachnid

B3:
-B3, Ji3, B12-shackles, Ji2 (vortex 28%) F2D13 = 33%

F3:
-F3, Ji2, B12-shackles, Ji2 (vortex 25%) F2D13 = 30%
-Corner. F3, Ji3-Air axe, D1, 112-shackles, Nj2 (vortex) F2D13, D1-Arachnid


Air to Air Ji1:
J1, 1-shackles, B3, ji3, B213
Corner. J1, 112-MB boulder, 112-shackles, NJ2 (vortex) F2D13, D1-Arachnid
Corner. J1, 112-trait cancel, D1, 112-shackles, NJ2 (vortex), F2D13, D1-Arachnid

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Please post any optimal combos i missed, or any scenarios as well and i'll update the Op

WoundCowboy
EGP Wonder_Chef
Hysteria (i saw you wanted a list of go-to combos)
PumpFake88
CrazySlasher
 
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WoundCowbae <3
LEGEND said:
This thread will be listing the most effective combos for each string/situation you will encounter while using Sinestro. (Note: rough draft to start things off, will complete the thread later and will be updating regularly. Some percentages will be slightly off initially)
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B13:
-B13, B3, Ji3, B12-Shackles, Ji2 = 29% and sets up a vortex
-B13, B3, Ji3, B12-Shackles, Ji2, F2D13 = 33%. can end with B213 for 1% more but the B2 will wiff in some scenarios
-B13, b3, Ji3, B213 =31%. this is the BnB to use when fighting Aquaman since his trait stops shackles
-Corner. B13, Ji3-Air Axe, D1, 112-Shackles, Nj2 (end here for vortex) F2D13, D1-Arachnid = 35%

B2:
-B2, D1-shackles, B3, Ji3, B213 = 27%
-B213 = 16%. Use when you want to stay safe and/or when your opp has little life left. make sure to confirm the second hit of the string
-Corner. B2, 112-MB Boulder, 112-Shackles, NJ2 (end here for vortex) F2D13, D1-Arachnid = 37%

F2D13:
-Corner. F2D13, D1x4, 112-Shackles, NJ2 (end here for vortex) F2D13, D1-Arachnid = 32%
-Corner. F2D13, 112-MB Boulder, 112-Shackles, NJ2 (end here for vortex) F2D13, D1-Arachnid = 38%
-Corner. When F2D13 lands a space away from the corner, D2, b12-arachnid, NJ2, (Vortex option) F2D13, D1-arachnid = 29%



D1/22/111 All link to shackles for the following combos:
-Shackles, NJ2, B13, B3, J3, B213 = ranges from 27-32% depending on the starter
-Shackles, B3, Ji3, B213 = 23-30% " " "
-Shackles, NJ2, B13, B3, Ji3, D3 = 24-30% (sets up a vortex)

Combos From Shackle vortex:
-Air axe, 1-shackles, B3, Ji3, B213 = 27%
-Air axe, 12-Bounce Cancel, ji2, b12-shackles, Ji2 (vortex, 31%) F2D13 = 34%
-Ji3, 22-shackles, B3, Ji3, B213 = 34%
-Ji1, B13, B3, Ji3, B12-Shackles, Ji2 (vortex, 31%) F2D13 = 35%

Air Axe, (Corner):
-Axe, 112-MB boulder, 112-Shackles, NJ2 (vortex 33%) F2D13, D1-arachnid = 39%
-Axe, 112-trait cancel, D1, 112-shackles, Nj2 (vortex 25%) F2D13, D1-Arachnid = 33%

AA D2:
-D2, B3, Ji3, B12-shackles, Ji2 (vortex 24%) F2D13 = 27%

B3:
-B3, Ji3, B12-shackles, Ji2 (vortex 28%) F2D13 = 33%

F3:
-F3, Ji2, B12-shackles, Ji2 (vortex 25%) F2D13 = 30%
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Can't think of any other scenarios atm (other than background bounce). About to leave for the night so i'll finish this/update it when i can tomorrow

Please post any optimal combos i missed, or any scenarios as well and i'll update the Op

WoundCowboy
EGP Wonder_Chef
Hysteria (i saw you wanted a list of go-to combos)
PumpFake88
CrazySlasher
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Good stuff. I think you should also add environment combos. I usually use B1 into interactable button into B3 and so on. It actually makes a big difference in damage against someone like Aquaman because he can't trait it. It also gives him about 40% off of an air to air combo.
 
ColdBoreMK23

ColdBoreMK23

Noob Saibot
I hate that B213 whiffs sometimes and if the person is aware the 13 of that string gets blocks and I get blown up after so I stopped using that to end combos because if its bullshitness.


Good list.


I broke my back... It's spinal.
 
LEGEND

LEGEND

YES!
WoundCowboy said:
Good stuff. I think you should also add environment combos. I usually use B1 into interactable button into B3 and so on. It actually makes a big difference in damage against someone like Aquaman because he can't trait it. It also gives him about 40% off of an air to air combo.
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i agree, i just didn't have time to post them
 
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PLAYING TO W1N said:
what? elaborate...
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The problem I have with interactable Sinestro combos is that most of his normals are too stubby in some situations. B1 into the background button is good because it advances him forward and provides enough advantage for the background bounce to connect. I use it off of air to air conversions and close uppercuts.
 
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PLAYING TO WIN

Champion
WoundCowboy said:
The problem I have with interactable Sinestro combos is that most of his normals are too stubby in some situations. B1 into the background button is good because it advances him forward and provides enough advantage for the background bounce to connect. I use it off of air to air conversions and close uppercuts.
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also, the interactible bounce on block is what? -4 or something? i will have to look at this more when i get home... is this our safe footsies tool? does it hit mid? worth looking into...
 
zoofs

zoofs

bless
is there anything I can substitute for the b13 b3 and still go into the regular vortex? I drop it sometimes online
 
BookOfTheBlack

BookOfTheBlack

Noob
zoofs said:
is there anything I can substitute for the b13 b3 and still go into the regular vortex? I drop it sometimes online
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If all you're looking for is to get them into the vortex, then:

Regular:
B13, B13, Shackles, J2 (17%)
B13, J2, D1, Shackles, J2 (18%)
B13, J2, B12, Shackles, J2 (22%)
B13, J2, D2, B12, Shackles, J2 (23%)

Overhead:
B2, D1, Shackles, J2 (10%)

Anti-air:
D2, B12, Shackles, J2 (14%)

These should be a lot easier to pull off online if you're struggling with B13, B3. Hopefully some of the pros have other options for you too.
 
trustinme

trustinme

xbl-OBS trustinme
zoofs said:
is there anything I can substitute for the b13 b3 and still go into the regular vortex? I drop it sometimes online
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yeah I have the same problem depending on connection,I sometimes use b13 jump in 2 b12 shackles instead.its about 8% less damage which is pretty
Bad but at least you can hit it with ease everytime online.
 
Paul the Octopus

Paul the Octopus

Slow Starter
How do you continue the vortex against smaller characters? When I attempt to follow up a jump in 2 with j1 it whiffs... I've been going with j3 but I'm not sure what to do after j3. Air axe is inconsistent for me (hard to get it to come out after j3 in this situation), so I've been going with d1 -> shackles. However, that doesn't position the opponent well for continued vortex (I'm too close)... would appreciate anyone's thoughts on that
 
LEGEND

LEGEND

YES!
VarietyPack88 said:
How do you continue the vortex against smaller characters? When I attempt to follow up a jump in 2 with j1 it whiffs... I've been going with j3 but I'm not sure what to do after j3. Air axe is inconsistent for me (hard to get it to come out after j3 in this situation), so I've been going with d1 -> shackles. However, that doesn't position the opponent well for continued vortex (I'm too close)... would appreciate anyone's thoughts on that
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on a cross up Ji3 you can go with D2, B12-shackles to continue the vortex. 22-shackles, B3 into whatever ender for damage or you can do a bounce cancel to get both the damage and vortex (iirc the inputs are ji3, B2-bounce cancel,Ji2, B12-shackles, ji2 ) but i don't typically use this option

idk what to tell you about the Ji1. Ever since the B12 buff i've been having occasional issues with the vortex as well. Probably just have to adjust the timing a bit
 
zoofs

zoofs

bless
VarietyPack88 said:
How do you continue the vortex against smaller characters? When I attempt to follow up a jump in 2 with j1 it whiffs... I've been going with j3 but I'm not sure what to do after j3. Air axe is inconsistent for me (hard to get it to come out after j3 in this situation), so I've been going with d1 -> shackles. However, that doesn't position the opponent well for continued vortex (I'm too close)... would appreciate anyone's thoughts on that
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you probably aren't timing the b12 into shackles late enough if the j1 is whiffing. with the j3 into air axe problem i was having this when i first picked up sinestro, just wait a second before you input the air axe. once you get used to the timing its super easy
 
Paul the Octopus

Paul the Octopus

Slow Starter
Thanks guys. Doing j3 into d2 as an alternative to using j1 to continue the vortex works well.

Delaying the axe a bit in the j3 -> axe helps too.
 
Ninequads93

Ninequads93

Beware your Fears
Idk about you guys but I'm having trouble getting a high success rate on the b23 trait combos (b23,112,traitcharge,d1,112..) So I searched for an alternative and now I prefer to do
(b23,112,nj1,airaxe,112,shackles) doesnt have the swag trait charge but I think it does more damage and it's easier to land for me atleast, I can land a trait charge combo off a down 2 near the corner very easily but it seems off b23 its stricter, so this can be an alternative for ppl who struggle with it as well.

Also have an interactable combo in the corner w the "Aris Feris" or huge turbine thingy on feris aircraft stage :
f2d13,d1,f2d13,112,shackles,b3, instant nj2, interactable i think it does about 37% but puts opponent out of the corner but atleast you'll have access to the turbine when it returns, really easy on big bodies, on normal bodies its a bit stricter you kind of have to jump a bit forward and hit j2 and interactable bout the same time, I dont think this works on smaller characters.

Oh yeah also Idk if this was known already after hitting a character with the turbine you can combo the opp. with mb boulder timing gets some getting used to but it works.
 
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