The Ultimate Black Canary Guide(Updated 8-23-17)

[EntropicByDesign]

Credit where its due. Excellent guide and post. All character forums need something like this.

Been extremely interested in her since launch but characters that are unsafe and sequence heavy tend to be anathema to me. Still, this is a great resource and gives me some footing to try and get started. I think she'll be a fun compliment to my current mains *IF* I can get her stuff down, which remains to be seen.

 

[Made Capo]

I main her as well. Looking to improve.

 

[JackeySpratty]

How useful is using 2U1 instead of just 21? I've been doing it more and more and i'm jot sure how effective or useful it actually is. Any help would be great.

 

[x TeeJay o]

How useful is using 2U1 instead of just 21? I've been doing it more and more and i'm jot sure how effective or useful it actually is. Any help would be great.

Yes it's effective because you're delaying you 50/50 between 23 and 21. It makes it harder for the opponent to react to

 

[FallenLee]

Just wanted to add, I think using forward 3 in the corner is more logical that 2U3. After running some tests F3 hits for .29 dmg more on supes using the same level 2 trait with bar combo in the corner. F3 is also a lot easier to execute in an online match or under pressure after CC. Will test some more, thanks for the great guide.

 

[FallenLee]

After testing above I found that damage in the corner was higher by using F3 instead of 2U3. All damage tested on Supes in comp mode. I have videos but not sure how to make them Gifs. Also found a neat combo with level 2 trait mid screen. It goes:

21xxEx BF2, JI2, 2, 4, Dash forward right after 4, B3, JI2, 112, BF2

Hits for 407.11 on supes with comp mode. For all combos I used 21 starter.



F3 OVER 2U3

1 Bar + Lvl 2 Trait
Starter xx Ex Bf2, Ji2,2 xx 4, Ji2,2u3,2u3,112 xx Bf2


--406.71 dmg


1 Bar + Lvl 2 Trait
Starter xx Ex Bf2, Ji2,2 xx 4, F3, JI2, 112 xx Bf2

--407dmg f3 corner


Lvl 2 Trait
Starter xx 4 jI2, 2u3, 2u3, 112 xx Bf2

--344.93

Lvl 2 Trait
Starter xx 4, F3, JI2, 112 xx Bf2

-345.58

Lvl 3 Trait
Starter xx 4 Ji2,2u3,2u3,11,112 xx bf2

--394.61


Lvl 3 Trait
Starter xx 4, F3, JI2, 11,112 xx bf2

--399.04

1 Bar Lvl 3 Trait
Starter xx Ex Bf2, Ji2,2 xx 4, Ji2,2u3,2u3,112 xx Bf2

--429.86

1 Bar Lvl 3 Trait
Starter xx Ex Bf2, Ji2,2 xx 4, F3,Ji2,,112 xx Bf2

--430.26


Let me know if I did anything wrong, just trying to make it a lil easier for the canary players out there. Really liking her kit so far.

 

[EyeOfThundera822]

After testing above I found that damage in the corner was higher by using F3 instead of 2U3. All damage tested on Supes in comp mode. I have videos but not sure how to make them Gifs. Also found a neat combo with level 2 trait mid screen. It goes:

21xxEx BF2, JI2, 2, 4, Dash forward right after 4, B3, JI2, 112, BF2

Hits for 407.11 on supes with comp mode. For all combos I used 21 starter.



F3 OVER 2U3

1 Bar + Lvl 2 Trait
Starter xx Ex Bf2, Ji2,2 xx 4, Ji2,2u3,2u3,112 xx Bf2


--406.71 dmg


1 Bar + Lvl 2 Trait
Starter xx Ex Bf2, Ji2,2 xx 4, F3, JI2, 112 xx Bf2

--407dmg f3 corner


Lvl 2 Trait
Starter xx 4 jI2, 2u3, 2u3, 112 xx Bf2

--344.93

Lvl 2 Trait
Starter xx 4, F3, JI2, 112 xx Bf2

-345.58

Lvl 3 Trait
Starter xx 4 Ji2,2u3,2u3,11,112 xx bf2

--394.61


Lvl 3 Trait
Starter xx 4, F3, JI2, 11,112 xx bf2

--399.04

1 Bar Lvl 3 Trait
Starter xx Ex Bf2, Ji2,2 xx 4, Ji2,2u3,2u3,112 xx Bf2

--429.86

1 Bar Lvl 3 Trait
Starter xx Ex Bf2, Ji2,2 xx 4, F3,Ji2,,112 xx Bf2

--430.26


Let me know if I did anything wrong, just trying to make it a lil easier for the canary players out there. Really liking her kit so far.

What about the meter build? I'm sure the extra hits would make a difference in that department. Also, might be a noob question but why is Supes considered the go to training dummy?

 

[EyeOfThundera822]

How is everyone fairing in the Black Manta matchup so far?

 

[FallenLee]

Supes is the dummy for standard dmg values by the community. Dmg is always better vs. Meter gain.

I have had her in the lab and actually found some higher dmg 1 bar combos if anyone is interested.
Seems the character is kinda dead but I'm still loving her. Going to pick up GA and do some labbing with him the next few weeks.

 

[x TeeJay o]

How is everyone fairing in the Black Manta matchup so far?

It's even