Xianghua FAQ 0.1

Xianghua FAQ 0.1
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Quick Note:
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This list is going to be developed as I get time. If there are any extra bits
you want to see in here, yell.

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Moves from the converted text list and uses:
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=== Moves ===
--- Notations ---

Joystick positioning:

ub u uf

b n f

db d df

G - Guard
A - Horizontal Attack
B - Vertical Attack
K - Kick

H - Hits High
M - Hits Mid
L - Hits Low
SM - Special Medium
- Move also hits Grounded Opponent

A+B+K - Soul Charge (successful attacks counter-hit)
A+B+K,G - Spirit Charge (certain moves become unguardable)

[x] - Hold button/direction 'x'
x+y - Press x AND y at the same time
x,y - Press x THEN y
x/y - Press x OR y
x~y - Press y immediately after x, not at the same time though
- While standing from a crouch
- While fully crouched
- While lying on the ground
- While lying face down
- While lying face up
- Auto deflect
{SG} - Move staggers if blocked
{SS} - Move staggers to side
{B*} - Fall back stun on counter hit
{C*} - Crumple stun on counter hit
{D*} - Double over stun on counter hit
{d*} - Fall down stun on counter hit
! - Unblockable

--- Throws ---
Move Name Break Height Damage

G+A Yuen Chuei Shaur A 55
G+B Long Ling Sheang B 60
,throw Tien E Sheang A/B 62
,throw Yng Dyi Yann A/B 55

Can ring out

,throw Yuh Luen Shaur A/B 65

--- Attacks ---
Move Name Height Damage Note

A,A,B Beautiful Rhythum H,H,M 11,14,18
Good for interuption or after opponent finishes a move which has
slight recovery.

A,A,b+B,B Tzau Lan Hua Rhythum H,H,M,M,M 11,14,17,15,23
^G ^Cancel 4th Hit

A,A,b+B,B,B False Tzay Lan Hua H,H,M,M,H 11,14,17,15,35 {SG}

A,A,d/u False Rhythum H,H 13,13
Only used if you're trying to set opponent up for a parry

A~B Lian Hua Twist Left M 32
Slow, ducks(?) can connect with d+A+B after if they don't move

A~K,B Feung Yun Feint M,M,L 17,18,28 {SG}

Ends in while crouching, perhaps can do B~A, good for going
over slow low attacks

A~K,K Doubt Feung Yun M,M,M 17,18,27 {SG}
Last move for mix-ups, initial move(s) to advance closer to opponent, good
for going over slow low attacks.

f+A Cross Lian Hua H 21

f,[f]+A Striking Lian Hua H 30 {SG}
Moderate reach - use for when opponent is circling/approaching unguarded

df+A Shui Shian Strike L 32
Good reach, slowish to start, slowish to recover

d+A Rhythum Halt SM 12
Fast, recovers crouching

db+A Chia Hua L 22
Short reach, slow to start, but can be easily chained into another
move

b+A Storming Lian Hua M 26
Slowish to start, I think it may sidestep very direct attacks,
turns opponent a little to the side if it hits

b,[b]+A Lan Hua Slice M 24
Slow to start, ducks underneath high-attacks, pretty good range, slow
recovery

b,[b]+[A] Lan Hua M,M 24,20
As above, with additional attack thrown in - second attack has limited
range, but it's good for catching unwary opponents out

[G],u+A Falling Chia Hua L 14
Low attacks are always good, shame it doesn't really hinder opponent
in any way

u+A Yann Slice M 31

,A,A Muu Jiann Rhythm M,M 17,15
Advances while crouched, opponent may fall for second hit

B,B Elegant Rhythm M,M 15,19
Fairly quick, mix-ups possible with just single B for impatient opponents
or B, df+B for slight delay, float ability

B~A Lian Hua Twist Right M 37
Parries high/mids as well as striking, but timing is hard to perfect

B~K Mei Hua Circle M,M 23,34 {SG}
Haven't really found a use for this yet

f+B,A Advancing Rhythm H,M 22,25
Mix-up with f+B, B This has less range than above, spins opponent on hit

f+B,B Deadly Rhythm H,L 22,18 {SG}
High/low attack, easy to parry once they get used to it, but a good mix-up

f,[f]+B,B Playful Rhythm M,M 25,33 {SG}
Slow to start off, bad if they sidestep lots. Mix-up opportunities

^[b] ^Laughing Bea Her Hua
I've managed to get this to work once off Sophitia's qcf+B thrust,
otherwise they can just run in and throw you.

df+B Lian Hua Upper M 28
Excellent floater, good range, a little slow to start/recover though.

d+B Rhythm Break M 17
Similar in concept to d+A

db+B,A Shan Ji M,L 25,26 {SG}
Good for catching opponents out with the second L. Can be mixed up with
A+B and db+B

b+B,B Tzao Lan Hua M,M 15,15
Defensive attack,

^G ^Cancel 2nd hit

b+B,B,B Tzao Lan Hua Feint M,M,H 15,15,23 {SG}

b,[b]+B Vengeful Lian Hua M 40
Short step back, good lunge/ranged attack forward. Can be used for avoiding
incoming attacks (just) and retaliating.
Unguardable on Spirit Charge.

^[b] ^Laughing Bea Her Hua

[G],u+B Shiang Ryh Kwei M,M 26,17 {SG}

b+B Yann Slash M 28 {SG}

,B Shaing Ryh Kwei M,M 26,17 {SG}
Floats, good for catching opponents out, staggers

,B~A Shaing Ryh Kwei Feint L 26
Good for catching opponents with. Telegraphs itself a little, but still very
useable

,df+B Mei Guei Hua M 37 {SG}
Floats, good range, staggers.

,df+B,B Mei Guei Hua Feint L 39
Funny move, slow and telegraphs itself lots so it can be blocked/parried,
or they can choose to retaliate in her paused animation.

K Yuen Kick H 11
Fast kick, doesn't move her forwards

K~B,B Outer Heh Kick M,M 23,28 {SG}
Looks similar to her ub/u/uf+K kick, but you can tag on the B (K~B, B)
for a Playful Slice (8WR u/b+B) which floats.

f+K Heh Kick H 24
Knocks them over, pretty fast, good for cheesy ring-outs. Attack goes
from right to left (inner crescent with right leg)

f,[f]+K Woan Shyong Swing M 22 {SG}
Good for run-ups with stagger, a little slow, but very useable when mixed
up with throws/pressure attacks.

df+K Sheau Shan Kick M 16
A little slow, but a tad faster than f, [f]+K (no stagger though)
Good for mid-level 'probing'/annoyance attacks

d+K Woan Shyong Nibble L 11
Very annoying, very fast low-poke attack. One of her most useful moves.
Shame it only does damage and doesn't knock the opponent over - has to be
used as a psych tactic =)

df/uf+K Circle Breaker L 26
Slow, but advances Xianghua and floors on counterhits

df/uf+K~A,A,B Circle Breaker Feint M,M,M,L 32,17,18,28
Looks similiar to above, good for mixups/guessing games if used with
below. Slow to start though.

df/uf+K~A,A,K Circle Feint to Feug Yun M,M,M,M 32,17,18,27

d/db/ub/u+K Outer Heh Kick M 23 {SG}
Staggers, goes over low attacks, good for catching opponents out

b+K Shan Kick H 18
Execution time on this isn't too bad, timing is the key here.
Guaranteed df+B connect after a hit

b, [b]+K Ta M 30
Again, good for catching opponents out when you're retreating, can (just?)
connect a f, [f]+K after. _Maybe_ a df+B if you're lucky.
Try a d+A+B or similar (f+A+B?) if it works, tell me =)

[G]+u, as you land,K Lian Hua Sweep L 22
It's a sweep, and you can connect something off it if it hits =)

ub/u/uf+K Inner Heh Kick M 22 {SG}
Staggers on block, good for priority games

, K Rising Shui Shian M 22
Can ring out, she flips backwards (good for strategic retreats) and floors
opponent. Mix this up with d+K

A+B Muu Jiann M, M 18, 33 2nd hit{SG}
Good for mixups with db+B or db+B, A. Unguardable when Spirit Charged

f+A+B Muu Jiann Advance M, M 18, 18
2nd hit forces opponents into crouch, this move hits floored opponents

f, f+A+B Great Wall M 45 {SG}
Slight sidestep before execution of this move, good for running in ...
especially if the opponent tries a straight attack. Staggers opponent to
face side, but Xianghua's recovery time is pretty poor so no advantage is
gained really. It's slow to start off as well

df+A+B Lian Hua Cannon M 37 {SG}
Unguardable with Spirit Charge, basically the only time I use this. Floats
What connects after?

d+A+B Yann Dive L 23
A little slow, but good for mix-ups.
Try connecting B~A, df+B?

b+A+B Muu Jiann Retreat M, M 27,35 2nd hit {SG}
I've not found a proper use for this yet... Initial M has very short range,
second has lots more

, A+B, B Mei Hua Divide L, H, H 17,14,35 3rd hit {SG}
Slow start, fairly deceptive though, I never feel the last hit is worth it

, A+B, d+B Mei Hua Carve L, H, L 17,14,23 3rd hit {SG}
As above, the third hit is more useful and can ring out.

, A+B Guei L 12
Very short range, only really useful against newbies if opponents' feet are
by Xianghua's hands/feet. Hilarious move =) Use after a roll as well.

A+K Hou Lee
A seriously good move, it passes under high attacks but unfortunately
you can be hit out of it with mid/low attacks. Guarding/attacking is
only good for the mid->end animation Use lots for mixups, beware of
mid/lows though.

^B+K ^Lower Great Wall M 48 {SG}
Good for scaring opponents with, and doing lots of damage/ringing out

d+A+K, K Lian Hua Sweep L, L 33, 28
Very slow to start, perhaps mixing it up with Hou Lee might help? Second hit
should be mixed up with something else

f, [f]+B+K Advancing Bea Her Hua Guard Impact
Deflects all H attacks.

df+B+K Lower Great Wall M 48 {SG}
One of her heaviest attacks, moderate speed, good damage, bad recovery, can
ring out I think it ducks under highs

d+B+K Quake Step SM 40 {SG}
Staggers base on proximity if opponent isn't blocking

db+B+K Hwu Dye M 33
Don't sidestep, use this. Allegedly. At least, I think that's how it's
supposed to be used, but I haven't quite got the hang of it yet

b+B+K Muu Ling M 61 !
Pretty fast unblockable, doesn't hit Grounded opponents unfortunately.
Use in mix-ups where the opponent expects to block, or where they're about
to rise or perhaps f, [f]+K. The good thing about this move is that it almost
looks as if it cancels itself half-way

^G ^Cancel

b,[b]+B+K Retreating Bea Her Hua M
I should get used to using this move when running away instead of tapping
back rapidly =p I imagine it's good when fleeing/not moving away from
advancing attacks. The only problem is the lag time between start/stopping

--- Stances ---
---> 8 Way Run (ARS)

Move Name Height Damage Note

f+A Striking Lian Hua H 30 {SG}

df/uf+A Li M 33 {SG}
Bend-over stun on hit. Float 'em =)

d/u+A Spinning Lian Hua M,M 18,18
Short range, but a good attack - needs careful timing though

db/ub+A Ing Hua H 34
Never used it.

b+A Lan Hua Slice M 24

b+[A] Lan Hua M,M 24,20

f+B,B Playful Rhythm H,M 25,33 {SG}

^[b] ^Laughing Bea Her Hua

df/uf+B San Jann M,M,M 24,18,18 {SG}
Good if they all connect, as the last hit floors the opponent, however
the last hit is also easily parried. Should you miss ... panic.

d/u+B Playful Slice M 28
Good for small floats

db/b/ub+B Vengeful Lian Hua M 40 {SG}

^[b] ^Laughing Bea Her Hua

f+K Slide L 26
Don't use this too often against good players

df/uf+K Circle Breaker L 26
Slow, but floors on counterhits

df/uf+K~A,A,B Circle Breaker Feint M,M,M,L 32,17,18,28

df/uf+K~A,A,K Circle Feint to Feug Yun M,M,M,M 32,17,18,27

d/db/ub/u+K Outer Heh Kick M 23 {SG}

b+K Ta M 30

f+A+B Great Wall M 45 {SG}
Slight sidestep before execution of this move, good for running in ...
especially if the opponent tries a straight attack. Tracks well.

df/d/db/ub/u/uf+A+B Ma Chiueh H 28
Not sure about this one. It has good reach, quick recovery etc. haven't
yet used it properly in a match

A+K Hou Lee
Doesn't track, so using it for attacks in 8WR isn't too good. Useful for
ducking

^B+K ^Lower Great Wall M 48 {SG}
Good for scaring people with, and doing lots of damage/ringing out

f+B+K Advancing Bea Her Hua

df/d/db/ub/u/uf+B+K Bea Her Hua

b+B+K Retreating Bea Her Hua

Spirit Charge Unblockables (Can be parried):
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b, b+B
df+A+B
A+B

List of juggles:
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df+B: f+B, f+B, f+B, df+B
f+B, f+B, f+B, df+B+K
A, f,[f]+K
df+B+K
B, B, df+B

b+K: df+B

A+B: df+B

A~B: d+A+B

Tips for any character:
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When running in to attack, mix up these suggestions:

i. Slide kick
ii. Execute different 8WR moves
iii. Throw
iv. Guard cancel the run and use normal moves

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