The favored schoolgirl of Osaka, Asuka, is renowned for her defensive prowess and adept turn-stealing techniques. Her expertise lies in maintaining a strategic distance from her opponents, utilizing an array of ranged mids to prompt them to reconsider their approach. Notably, Asuka possesses one of the game’s premier whiff punishers with her f2, capitalizing on any openings she creates. When faced with opponents closing in, she employs an arsenal of panic moves, offering substantial rewards and unique combo starters in situations where other characters might struggle.
Asuka’s playstyle revolves around frustrating her opponents with subtle pokes, coaxing them into overextending into her panic moves or punishments. Her repertoire includes some of the most formidable launchers in the game, characterized by their safety and swift recovery. Additionally, she boasts an impressive heat smash with exceptional range and crushing capabilities, leading to a high damage output due to minimal scaling.
However, Asuka encounters challenges against patient players adept at exploiting her weak offense, particularly in the realm of early punishment where her jab capabilities are at their weakest. This vulnerability exposes certain moves to exploitation by opponents.
Pros:
- Outstanding whiff punisher
- Extensive array of panic moves
- Effective keepout strategies
- Abundance of safe mid launchers and counter-hit launchers
- Strong counter-hit game
Cons:
- Weakest jab punishment
- Vulnerable to early punishment
- Struggles against defensive players
Recommended for players who appreciate:
- Read-heavy playstyles
- Robust and unique okizeme (oki)
- Easy yet effective characters
- A discerning taste in character selection
Difficulty: Easy
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