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This thread is a discussion of our opinions on each variation. With my opinion I am NOT saying the other two are bad or far behind. Every variation covers different MUs.
After the ex Roll nerf, I found Ethereal and Piercing to be a lot less scary. I just felt people respected OH attacks a lot, expecting that ex Roll leading to great DMG. It may be me, but the ex Roll provided her with scarier mixups especially in F12B4, 21, F44, and low sai in Piercing. I have seen many pro players use these strings into ex Roll but now I see it less. I just block low now not being afraid of the 10% roll. Unless using another bar to get the launcher, I have not found a reason to use it. Even in Ethereal she needs the bar for the ex fades so spending 2 bars on around 28% is useless. F3 is a great tool, but it is very reactable and slow. I realize Piercing and Ethereal rely on spacing and mind games more and overwhelming the opponent and makibg them impatient, but Ravenous can do the same, and is MUCH safer. Her pounces are very overwhelming and safe. Ravenous does not need that ex Roll when she has the pounces. Her DB4 catches people blocking low off of some strings. Her pressure is very solid too. Ending in DB4 extended, if the opponent pushes a button they will be punish the DB3.
Overall I think Ravenous is stronger than the other two.
Ethereal - Best pressure out of the 3. I honestly think Ravenous is on par or not too far behind. Her pressure is true with meter which makes sense, and Ravenous' pressure is mainly used meterless. Ravenous is also very good with mind games like Ethereal
Piercing - The best zoning out of the three. Of course, Ravenous has good zoning too, just not AS good. She gets her b12, a great forward advancing stagger. I feel Ravenous is better due to her mixups again. Piercing in my opinion has the hardest time opening people up out of the three in my opinion. But it trades with her great tools and staggers and great damage. Ravenous has her db3 to use in the neutral, taking up a good amount of space. F2 is also an option. A forward advancing mid. With Piercing's damage, you need a good neutral to open people up, while Ravenous plays it safer and plays with the opponent. Her damage from her pounces add up... A lot.
Conclusion - All of her variations are very good. I feel as if Ravenous does better over all. Ravenous covers the best mixups and is the least meter hungry and gains bar very quick. Piercing covers counter zoning and Ethereal covers traps and mind games. Ravenous covers these very well too, even if it is not as strong as the other two, plus all of Ravenous's up sides.
Remember this is my opinion. I am NOT a Mileena expert and this is from what I think. Please correct me and discuss your opinions
@A F0xy Grampa @SaltFace NS @Wolverine32 @Baconlord @leoj89 @other mileenas
I want all of your thoughts
After the ex Roll nerf, I found Ethereal and Piercing to be a lot less scary. I just felt people respected OH attacks a lot, expecting that ex Roll leading to great DMG. It may be me, but the ex Roll provided her with scarier mixups especially in F12B4, 21, F44, and low sai in Piercing. I have seen many pro players use these strings into ex Roll but now I see it less. I just block low now not being afraid of the 10% roll. Unless using another bar to get the launcher, I have not found a reason to use it. Even in Ethereal she needs the bar for the ex fades so spending 2 bars on around 28% is useless. F3 is a great tool, but it is very reactable and slow. I realize Piercing and Ethereal rely on spacing and mind games more and overwhelming the opponent and makibg them impatient, but Ravenous can do the same, and is MUCH safer. Her pounces are very overwhelming and safe. Ravenous does not need that ex Roll when she has the pounces. Her DB4 catches people blocking low off of some strings. Her pressure is very solid too. Ending in DB4 extended, if the opponent pushes a button they will be punish the DB3.
Overall I think Ravenous is stronger than the other two.
Ethereal - Best pressure out of the 3. I honestly think Ravenous is on par or not too far behind. Her pressure is true with meter which makes sense, and Ravenous' pressure is mainly used meterless. Ravenous is also very good with mind games like Ethereal
Piercing - The best zoning out of the three. Of course, Ravenous has good zoning too, just not AS good. She gets her b12, a great forward advancing stagger. I feel Ravenous is better due to her mixups again. Piercing in my opinion has the hardest time opening people up out of the three in my opinion. But it trades with her great tools and staggers and great damage. Ravenous has her db3 to use in the neutral, taking up a good amount of space. F2 is also an option. A forward advancing mid. With Piercing's damage, you need a good neutral to open people up, while Ravenous plays it safer and plays with the opponent. Her damage from her pounces add up... A lot.
Conclusion - All of her variations are very good. I feel as if Ravenous does better over all. Ravenous covers the best mixups and is the least meter hungry and gains bar very quick. Piercing covers counter zoning and Ethereal covers traps and mind games. Ravenous covers these very well too, even if it is not as strong as the other two, plus all of Ravenous's up sides.
Remember this is my opinion. I am NOT a Mileena expert and this is from what I think. Please correct me and discuss your opinions
@A F0xy Grampa @SaltFace NS @Wolverine32 @Baconlord @leoj89 @other mileenas
I want all of your thoughts
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