Month: July 2017

With Evo nearly here, you’ll no doubt be doing some last-minute lab work to prepare for your bracket. If you’re looking to improve your defence in Street Fighter V, the latest episode of Gfinity’s Training Series could be just what you need. Hosted by RZR|Xian–a pioneer of precise, defense based play–this guide should help improve your ability to block or escape anything that comes your way.

From backdashing out of block-strings to finding that one normal that can help you escape a combo, Xian lists a bunch of options that players should be aware of when they are on the defensive. Xian will no doubt put some of these options into practice at Evo, so this guide will give you that leg up, should you come across him during the tournament.

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Continuing his “Art of” series, Izaw has set his sights on Ganondorf as the subject for his latest tutorial. While the King of Evil is currently trapped in the depths of bottom tier, this guide should help players make the most out of Ganon’s hard-hitting moveset.

Despite being the slowest character in the game and having one of the most linear recoveries, Ganondorf has some fantastic edge-guarding tools and his Flame Choke tech-chasing can be devastating if you get a read on your opponent. While his disadvantage state is crippling, not respecting Ganondorf’s tools will sow the seeds of your demise.

Playing Ganon well is all about cornering the opponent and making them afraid to push a button. He only needs two good reads to take a stock, so never underestimate this malevolent warlock.

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Since his initial release alongside the new Capcom Fighters Network and the Season 2.5 balance patch at the end of May, Street Fighter V‘s newest character, Ed, hasn’t proven to be that popular at higher levels of play. However, that hasn’t stopped PRIZM-NANA, a.k.a. Majorboy, from keeping his gloves sharp. Though he began Season 2 with Ibuki, he has become the first player to reach Master Rank with “The Young Commander.”

XusesGB’s latest compilation shows off a brief highlight reel displaying great usage of Ed’s V-Skill to reel in foes for continued pressure, as well as consistent pianos from crouching Medium Kick and some solid Psycho Flicker corner pressure. Things then transition into a FT2 set against Red Bull|Bonchan’s Nash that’s quite the back-and-forth showdown. You can see the full montage, and find out who emerged victorious, below.

Source: XusesGB