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Low Hook Grab KB requirements

y0da

Noob
Does anyone understand the mechanic behind this KB? It only works after:
  • 1
  • 11
  • 22
and naked when the opponent blocks. I assume it has to do something with the cancel advantage (13 frames or less). Any theories?
 

Wigy

There it is...
If it's anything like other characters.

KBs on specials that require someone to block the wrong way (I think that's this one?) It cannot jail from the string you cancel it from.

I think this an intention design to avoid 50/50s into KBs.
 

Wigy

There it is...
@Wigy: it should trigger on opponents stand block. But it works only for the combos I wrote above
Yes.

Test those strings. Set the ai to block and reversal.

If I'm correct, you'll see 11 low hook, have a reversal pop up which would let you know it has a gap.

F22 low hook will be gapless so there will be no reversal pop up from the opponent.

I think this is a universal rule for those types of KBs to avoid 50/50 mix-up KBs. Where strings jail into both options.

I'll test it for you now and let you know
 

Wigy

There it is...
Yes I just tested now.

All those strings have a gap into low hook.

That's how the mechanic works. You can see for yourself as I said above.
 

y0da

Noob
Yes I just tested now.

All those strings have a gap into low hook.

That's how the mechanic works. You can see for yourself as I said above.
So I assume it triggers on the active frame iff the opponent is blocking standing. Thank you for your research