Skarlet General Discussion Thread

[JBeezYBabY]

Nonsence, Skarlet has punishes, and definitely has combos and good damage, she is all about that neutral

Now that im learning more about punishes (Thanks to this Godlike Tutorial) what would her best punish be?

Either 124 (but its a high so can be D1)
or
F34 ?Question mark?

 

[Eldriken]

Now that im learning more about punishes (Thanks to this Godlike Tutorial) what would her best punish be?

Either 124 (but its a high so can be D1)
or
F34 ?Question mark?

Depends how negative they are. If they're -14 or higher, use 212. If they're -8 or so, use 124.

 

[JBeezYBabY]

Depends how negative they are. If they're -14 or higher, use 212. If they're -8 or so, use 124.

Im still trying to distinguish how negative a person is. I never really paid much attention to frames. Im more of a "feeling" type player, But i guess ill start keeping an eye on it more often or just go through everybody's movelist lol

 

[Eldriken]

Im still trying to distinguish how negative a person is. I never really paid much attention to frames. Im more of a "feeling" type player, But i guess ill start keeping an eye on it more often or just go through everybody's movelist lol

Using 212 as a punish usually doesn't happen too often. Scorpion's teleport, Kabal's Nomad Dash, Skarlet's Cell Siphon, etc. Those are punishable by 212.

I often like to just "punish" with a d1 so I can start Skarlet's shenanigans.

 

[JBeezYBabY]

Using 212 as a punish usually doesn't happen too often. Scorpion's teleport, Kabal's Nomad Dash, Skarlet's Cell Siphon, etc. Those are punishable by 212.

I often like to just "punish" with a d1 so I can start Skarlet's shenanigans.

Oh yea, those moves feel negative as hell. But after the D1, what do you follow up with? I can picture in my head F34 can work.

 

[Wrath0594]

Im still trying to distinguish how negative a person is. I never really paid much attention to frames. Im more of a "feeling" type player, But i guess ill start keeping an eye on it more often or just go through everybody's movelist lol

Unlike Tekken (my main game, don’t get it twisted), thankfully you don’t have to memorize 30-40 moves worth of frame data per matchup to optimize your punishes. You can just kind of “feel” it out here. As Eldriken said- they throw out any kind of advancing special, a flying kick, a dash punch, a teleport- you blow em up and try to get the 212. If that don’t work, then switch to 124 xx tentacle. Everything else you just kinda feel out. Block a Johnny nutpunch? Eh, it feels -10 so maybe you use 124. Maybe he’s demolishin you- hit the lab, test his strings- find out it’s actually -14.

That’s how most people use frame data in MkX.

 

[Eldriken]

Oh yea, those moves feel negative as hell. But after the D1, what do you follow up with? I can picture in my head F34 can work.

You're guaranteed 124 after a d1 on hit if you're frame perfect. You're guaranteed a f43 and f2 as well that don't require such strict timing.

After a f43 on hit, you're guaranteed a 212 if you're frame perfect or 124 without strict timing.

 

[PeNNyw1ZE_TDC]

Sucks her Kold War Skin is only available in Russia

 

[_CHINOCUDEIRO_]

Seems basic, but I´m loving the bf2(A) ender for f43. It gives more or less 70 extra dmg AND gives you 70% health extra. And restand with perfect range for a b4.
Skralet doesn´t use too much meter, .... so, when do you use the offensive meter with Skarlet?

 

[JBeezYBabY]

Seems basic, but I´m loving the bf2(A) ender for f43. It gives more or less 70 extra dmg AND gives you 70% health extra. And restand with perfect range for a b4.
Skralet doesn´t use too much meter, .... so, when do you use the offensive meter with Skarlet?

Cell Cyphon all day baby is the only reason to really use her offensive meter or her Blood shot AMP to get life back. OH and her AMP parry....i almost forgot.

 

[JBeezYBabY]

BTW I highly recommend to y'all see this Top 8. Already saw 2 Skarlets and learning how they're using the 2nd Variation. Think I might change myself.

BOOM!

https://testyourmight.com/threads/naptown-clutch-mortal-kombat-11-top-8-ft-tweedy-burrito-vorhees-yipes-kitana-prime-and-others.69692/

 

[KeyserSoze]

Seems basic, but I´m loving the bf2(A) ender for f43. It gives more or less 70 extra dmg AND gives you 70% health extra. And restand with perfect range for a b4.
Skralet doesn´t use too much meter, .... so, when do you use the offensive meter with Skarlet?

All about getting life back.
bf2-amp and bf4-amp (in blood drive) and db1-amp (in heart pierce)

 

[Brown Cow 54]

What are you guys using for anti airs? Just d2? F2 vertical hitbox is weird, B2 is pretty good but that’s on more of a read than reaction.

 

[Eldriken]

Her s3 is pretty good.

 

[Malec]

I am interested in this character, as I understand, the parry is her best move, so variation 1 seems what most use.
Could someone explain what the hell blood ritual is for? I know you can't give one variation all good moves, but this one is just completely useless, or am I missing something?

 

[KeyserSoze]

Her s3 is pretty good.

Such good range and hit confirming into cell Siphon is so satisfying

 

[KeyserSoze]

I am interested in this character, as I understand, the parry is her best move, so variation 1 seems what most use.
Could someone explain what the hell blood ritual is for? I know you can't give one variation all good moves, but this one is just completely useless, or am I missing something?

In my opinion, cell siphon is still her best move. It's not as good as it was in the beta, but it's still very good.

Yea, blood ritual is mostly useless. I only ever try to use it if I have a life lead and my opponent is nearly dead.

 

[Orochi]

I think variation 1 is probably the best variation, parry as a defensive tool and teleport to get away and keep zoning or go in if you're losing I'm not sure what I'd do without them. The last move is kind of useless though but it's funny killing people with chip damage left I lol every time. You still have meterburn parry and projectile to gain life.

 

[Slick Rick]

What type of attacks does the parry work on? Mids only? Specials? Jump ins?

 

[Eldriken]

What type of attacks does the parry work on? Mids only? Specials? Jump ins?

Probably doesn't work against lows, projectiles or jump-in attacks.

Overhead, mids and non-projectile specials are likely what it catches.

I don't really use the variation, so I'm not too sure. Just taking a stab.

 

[KeyserSoze]

What type of attacks does the parry work on? Mids only? Specials? Jump ins?

It definitely doesn't work on jump-ins, lows, or projectiles.

To my knowledge, it definitely catches mids and highs. I'm not positive if it works on all specials, but I haven't noticed it not working on any specials.

I'm probably wrong on some of this, because I have only played heart pierce sparingly.

 

[JBeezYBabY]

It definitely doesn't work on jump-ins, lows, or projectiles.

To my knowledge, it definitely catches mids and highs. I'm not positive if it works on all specials, but I haven't noticed it not working on any specials.

I'm probably wrong on some of this, because I have only played heart pierce sparingly.

Correct. Specials dont work from my experience. I could possibly be wrong on this, but jump ins and lows beat the parry for sure.

 

[KeyserSoze]

Has anyone found the "ancient blood magic" mask (i.e. no mask) in the krypt?

A dude on Youtube claims that it can only be found by gambling at the shrine. Anyone unlock it another way?

 

[JBeezYBabY]

Has anyone found the "ancient blood magic" mask (i.e. no mask) in the krypt?

A dude on Youtube claims that it can only be found by gambling at the shrine. Anyone unlock it another way?

I barely touched the Krypt and did the head glitch but didnt get it. Im still looking.

 

[Professor Oak]

@Eldriken Did you just quit? L M A O