Question Character against zoners?

[Plejcina]

I main Sub Zero that is extremely pathetic against zoners. Can you suggest a kombatant that is good against zoners but somewhat easy to play with?

 

[Tony at Home]

Sektor

 

[Deleted member 28105]

Martian Manhunter

 

[Akromaniac27]

Mileena <3 easy to use, but you gotta play smart with her or your shit gets blown up HARD

 

[RiBBz22]

Which zoners are you having trouble with? Smoke is a really good counter zoning hit and run character type... but if you are talking about Kabal then I wouldn't go that route.

 

[Vak Phoenix]

Agreed with @RiBBz22 smoke.. Hands down

 

[LaidbackOne]

Smoke is easily the best anti zoner in the game.

 

[Plejcina]

Which zoners are you having trouble with? Smoke is a really good counter zoning hit and run character type... but if you are talking about Kabal then I wouldn't go that route.

basically anyone that can throw projectiles, because anyone that plays against me will just spam projectiles and im basically fucked. i had trouble with sindel, kenshi, kitana, etc. some of my friends suggested smoke but i wanted to see what the experts of tym had to say

 

[RiBBz22]

basically anyone that can throw projectiles, because anyone that plays against me will just spam projectiles and im basically fucked. i had trouble with sindel, kenshi, kitana, etc. some of my friends suggested smoke but i wanted to see what the experts of tym had to say

Smoke does well in those MU's IMO. He beats Sindel for sure, and probably goes about even with Kenshi and Kitana. Might slightly beat Kitana IMO.

 

[LaidbackOne]

basically anyone that can throw projectiles, because anyone that plays against me will just spam projectiles and im basically fucked. i had trouble with sindel, kenshi, kitana, etc. some of my friends suggested smoke but i wanted to see what the experts of tym had to say

Smokes shake basically shuts down all projectiles so u shouldnt have any problems with those matchups. Kenshi is a different story but this mu is pretty much even.

 

[TaffyMeat]

You can beat zoners with sub-zero. Stop relying on the tools of the character and practice your basics. Basic moves are used by All characters. Dash block. Duck without blocking to avoid and watch projectiles fly over your head. Smoke seems best for you to practice shake and the bf3 cloud. Otherwise you will have the same problems no matter which character you use

 

[Plejcina]

You can beat zoners with sub-zero. Stop relying on the tools of the character and practice your basics. Basic moves are used by All characters. Dash block. Duck without blocking to avoid and watch projectiles fly over your head. Smoke seems best for you to practice shake and the bf3 cloud. Otherwise you will have the same problems no matter which character you use

i can beat them sometimes but what most of my opponents do is get a life lead and just go fullscreen and spam. most of the times when i get to them i lose my health due to chip damage. dont worry i know about dash blocking and ducking but some projectiles cant be ducked under.

 

[STB Sgt Reed]

Honestly,

you'll become a stronger player by sticking with sub in all those matches. You really buff up your patience by grinding the kitana matchup. Sindel teaches you to get through zoning. Kenshi teaches you... well, I'd counterpick for this one as it's pretty much a 9-1.

That said,

If you want a character that is good vs zoning...

Go with the recommended Smoke.

 

[Youphemism]

Smoke, even Kenshi and....dare I say it?....Nightwolf could be good counterpicks! Or you could 'spam' back with your own zoner

 

[TaffyMeat]

i can beat them sometimes but what most of my opponents do is get a life lead and just go fullscreen and spam. most of the times when i get to them i lose my health due to chip damage. dont worry i know about dash blocking and ducking but some projectiles cant be ducked under.

Sub-zero enhanced slide has armor

 

[Decay]

When I played mk9 religiously, nightwolf was my main and he did very well against zoners

 

[trustinme]

Smoke, even Kenshi and....dare I say it?....Nightwolf could be good counterpicks! Or you could 'spam' back with your own zoner

lol nightwolf.

 

[trustinme]

When I played mk9 religiously, nightwolf was my main and he did very well against zoners

lmao

 

[STB Sgt Reed]

To add to it,

I feel like I play the kitana mu pretty well. What you want to do is try to get the life lead by making a read at the beginning of the round. Once with the lead (no matter how slight) just walk backwards ducking all iafs that she throws. Look to trade with a ground fan for more damage. What you're doing by walking back is taking her to the corner. Once you're close, look for something you can armor with your slide to put her in the corner. If she tries to ass out, ex slide her right back in.

Also, on any knockdown she is free on wakeup as your D4 goes under her cutter.... so don't be afraid to pressure on wakeup. If you think she will do fan lift... throw an ice blast.

There's probably more I'm forgetting, but that's just sort of a quick version of what to do in that MU.


I'm not too familiar with Sindel, so get some more Sub mains to give insight on that.


And Kenshi...

Counterpick. lol

 

[SAREDODEVIL]

all teleport chars

 

[Youphemism]

lol nightwolf.

Just reflect and enjoy yourself

 

[Plejcina]

Sub-zero enhanced slide has armor

but for that i need to get close for it to hit them if i use it from a far they just block and i open myself for an easy punish. :/

 

[Braindead]

Yeah Smoke as they said and Raiden is basically an anti-zoning character.

 

[Fractured_Shadow]

I main Kenshi....that is my answer to zoners... Freddy is also a good choice.

But in all reality learning proper spacing, patience, and block cancels is your best bet. Grinding all my matches out with Cage and Sub Zero really helped level me up, dont just flock to a character you feel will have an easier time because you will still get blown up.

 

[Peckapowa]

kung lao, easy to play, unlike other zoners can deal with kenshi and freddy