Any links to vids by chance? And maybe that's why I've been having trouble. In my whole MK career I don't think I've played uber-patient/trap characters (with the exception of MK2 scorpion and sub zero) but so far in MKX I've used Scorpion, Then Tanya/Predator. I may need to re-evaluate how to play the neutral as I'm starting to think I'm used to being aggressive which is why I have trouble. He for user didn't see to have any momentum normals. I just scared people with bombs
I think the reason you're having trouble is because you're coming from out-of-the-box monsters like Tanya/ Predator. This guy seems like he's got a lot more going on under the hood.
From my brief experience, he's looking defensive, filling the screen with dangerous trade options 'til an opening presents itself or spacing/ whiff punishing with his fast, far reaching combo starters. He does well full screen and just outside sweep range in that order. It's up to the player if they want to go for frame adv. or a mix up (which can be made safe with use of meter).
Having said that, he has some emergency utility up close after a + string, like f43 or 1114 (both of which have gaps before the last hit, so tread lightly). This mostly revolves around b2 xx "special." He can also drone enhanced b2 (to remain +2) or d1 to catch a counter poke while remaining safe. Instant NJP works too and nets a high reward, but is less safe.
If an opponent is respecting your pressure, you can get some mileage out of staggering f1 > throw, or other mix ups, like Kung Lao does.
Haven't found a perfect place for meter or drone buffs outside of b2, but I suspect having one of either resource for the bomb traps is a good idea. Not like either of the 2 seem hard to come by with this character.
