I found a legit use for the downward Sword. The trick is to link
3~u4 after successfully landing
3d2~mbGS.
From testing I've gathered this much:
- Ares is at least +12 frames when executed optimally.
- More importantly, the opponent is reset on the ground within range of Ares' throw, i.e. within range of his fastest normal attacks.
- It is a true frame trap--Ares' opponent is unable to move before a well-timed follow-up attack, i.e. opponent cannot jump or armor out.
- Opponent must block all of the following potential follow-up attacks:
- Throw
- Standing 1... (will whiff if opponent crouches)
- Standing 2... (will not whiff)
- Forward+1... (will not whiff)
- Down+1 (not worth it w/o sword)
- It should be especially useful for unclashable shenanigans.
First and foremost, this tech is useful as an "am-i-gonna-throw-or-punch-yo-ass" 50/50 mixup. Secondarily, if you go the "punch-yo-ass" route, Ares can follow up with strings that build meter on block and allow for high/low mixups.
As it stands now, my follow-up of choice is the
throw or
112 22~(d)d4 (upward axe hits low) or
11222~mb df1 (which ends with an overhead), depending on the scenario.
Any other ideas or thoughts?
