Category: Scorpion

Gaps & Punishes One string that can punished via Flawless Block is Scorpion’s . The last hit of this string has a start-up of 30 frames, which can be easily reacted to. This string can also be interrupted with an attack if you do not wish to Flawless Block. The second hit of Scorpion’s can … Continue reading "Fighting Scorpion"

Scorpion’s Falling Ashes attack, or , can be quite intimidating because if it hits as a Kounter or Punish, it’ll become a Krushing Blow and lead into a full combo. The threat of allows Scorpion to continuously pressure with . Understanding how to defend against is key to stopping Scorpion from mindlessly throwing it out … Continue reading "Defending Against Falling Ashes"

Anti-Zoning Hell Port is very strong against zoning characters. Depending on the move, you can react to projectiles and punish for a full combo. This can also be done in the air by jumping on reaction and doing (Air) Hell Port. In Scorpion’s Reborn variation, Hell Port can be used to approach opponents from behind … Continue reading "Utilizing Hell Port"