Hi all, just picked up Skarlet for Season 2. Is there any tips or tricks you have for connecting the 44 for her 212 212 44 DB4F combo? I'm still getting used to her but it feels hard to judge the distance you need to connect the 44.
Also. I've ususally shied away from characters that have close mid far and very far directed projectiles, so trying to get used to judging distance to use with her Blood Tentacle, as well as the (to me at least) awkward ways of holding a direction after the input.
The timing for the 212 212 44 DB4F is not too bad but is a little more strict than it seems, and is sometimes difficult to do online. Here are some tips:
- You don't HAVE to do DB4F if that part is giving you trouble for some reason; the standard medium-range DB4 will connect, albeit it makes the window a little tighter. Occasionally the standard range version will whiff even when you connect 44 if you are a few frames late, which is primarily an issue against female characters, so using the far version is generally much better (since you then only have to worry about landing 44, and the tentacle will always hit if you do)
- It helps to try to get the second 212 at max height. You should be pressing 4 while your opponent is falling and still above your head. This is a true juggle - think about it like you want the opponent to come down and land on your kick.
- Ending with 4~DB4 instead of 44~DB4 is a BIT more consistent and sacrifices about 3.7%
As far as general usage with DB4, the good news is the hitbox is substantial and you can hit everywhere on the screen. There is really no dead zone along the ground, although it's sometimes wonky trying to hit aerial opponents. The tricky part is anticipating movement since the 26-frame startup is pretty slow and reactable. You have understand your opponent's game plan: When you find yourself full-screen, are they trying to close space or create space? You can use this to your advantage when deciding the appropriate range to throw your tentacle if you are unsure. Put it in front of them if they are trying to close space - the far end of the tentacle has a good bit of extension so you can clip people with the very tip of it. If they dash/jump forward during startup, your anticipatory tentacle will likely land on them. If they don't move or they move backward, you've impeded their game plan.
Overall, you want to learn when, why, and how to utilize ALL of Scarlet's zoning tools (including BF2, DB2, BF3, DB4, and far-reaching normals like F2 and standing 3) to make it difficult for your opponent to close space on you. Changing your cadence is very important.
