Tekken 8 — Characters
Victor Chevalier – Frame Data
Victor Chevalier is a weapons-based super spy who pairs relentless stance pressure with outstanding keep-out. His high-impact counter hits turn into massive wall carry, where his katana IAI stance becomes a suffocating 50/50 maze. Easy to pick up, hard to shake, and because nearly every attack uses a weapon, traditional parries and low parries are far less effective.
Normal Moves
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Burst 2+3 › | m | [12;12] | i16 | +1 | +2c | 1 | Heat BurstCancel to r45 with b,b on frame 422 chip damage on block12 chip damage on hitOnly deals recoverable damageCannot cause a K.O.Power crush 7~16 | ||
| Jab 1 › | h | 5 | i10 | +1 | +8 | 1 | Recovers 2f faster on hit or block (t27 r17) | ||
| 1,1 › | h, h | 5, 5 | i10, i16 | -3 | +8 | 1,1 | WeaponCombo from 1st hit with 2F delayJail from 1st block with 2F delay | ||
| Double Cabochon Cut 1,1,2 › | h, h, h,h | 5, 5, 5,7 | i10, i16, i17~18, i9~10 | -12 | +3 | 1,1,2,2 | WeaponCombo from 1st hitJail from 1st blockTransition to r27 PRF with F (-8/+7) | PRF | |
| Basic Etiquette 1,2 › | h, h | 5, 12 | i10 | -3 | +8 | 1 | WeaponCombo from 1st hit with 2F delayJail from 1st block with 2F delay | ||
| Briolette Cut 1,2,1 › | h, h, m | 5, 12, 20 | i10, i26~27 | -12 | +18a (+1) | +72a (+56a) | 1,2 | TornadoBalcony BreakWeaponCombo from 2nd CH with 4F delayMove can be delayed by 12F | |
| Basic Manners 1,3 › | h, L | 5, 11 | i10, i21~22 | -12 | -1 | 1,2 | Combo from 1st hit with 2F delay-1c on crouching hit | ||
| Right Jab 2 › | h | 10 | i12~13 | -12 | -2 | 2 | Weapon | ||
| Cutlery Etiquette 2,1 › | h, h | 10, 12 | i12~13, i16 | -6 | +5 | 2,1 | WeaponCombo from 1st hit with 6F delayTransition to PRF with F (-4/+7)Move cannot be delayedInput can be delayed by 6F | PRF | |
| 2,2 › | h, m,m | 10, 5,5 | i12~13, i17~18, i7 | -10 | -2 | 2,2,1 | WeaponCombo from 1st hit with 6F delayMove cannot be delayedInput can be delayed by 6F-10 if last hit whiffs | ||
| Crybaby Sophia 2,2,2 › | h, m,m, h | 10, 5,5, 12 | i12~13, i17~18, i7, i22 | -3 | +4 | 2,2,1,1 | Strong Aerial TailspinWall Crush +12g on hitWeaponProjectile (unparryable)Combo from 2nd hit with 8F delayTransitions to IAI on hit or blockMove cannot be delayedInput can be delayed by 8F4 chip damage on block | IAI | |
| 3 › | h | 11 | i12~13 | -9 | +2 | 2 | |||
| Good Communication 3,1+2 › | h, h,h | 11, 9,10 | i12~13, i19~20, i8~9 | -9 | +5 | 2,2,2 | Combo from 1st hit with 6F delay | ||
| 4 › | h | 15 | i13~14 | -9 | +1 | 2 | |||
| 4,3 › | h, m | 15, 17 | i13~14, i23~24 | -10 | +5 | 2,2 | Combo from 1st hit with 7F delayMove can be delayed by 7FInput can be delayed by 8F | ||
| Asterism of Benevolence 4,3,2 › | h, m, m | 15, 17, 25 | i13~14, i23~24, i25~26 | -13 | +34d (+13) | 2,2,2 | Balcony BreakWeaponCombo from 2nd CH with 10F delay7 chip damage on blockMove can be delayed by 9FInput can be delayed by 10F | ||
| Eden 1+2 › | m | 17 | i15 | -9 | +4 | +46a | 1 | Weapon | |
| Taunt 2+3+4 › | sp | ||||||||
| Iai Stance 3+4 › | sp | i30 | 1 | Cancel stance with db | |||||
| Iai Stance 3+4 › | sp | i30 | 1 | Cancel to FC with db | FC | ||||
| f+2 › | h | 10 | i13~14 | -11 | +5 | 2 | |||
| f+2,2 › | h, h | 10, 10 | i13~14, i11 | -15 | -4 | 2,1 | WeaponCombo from 1st hit | ||
| f+2,2,1 › | h, h, m | 10, 10, 12 | i13~14, i11 | -11 | +0 | 2,1 | WeaponCombo from 2nd CH | ||
| Gorlagon f+2,2,1,1 › | h, h, m, m | 10, 10, 12, 25 | i13~14, i11, i20~21 | -15 | +20 (+15) | 2,1,2 | Balcony BreakWeaponCombo from 3rd hitCombo from 2nd CHHit confirmable if (f22)1 is ch | ||
| Radiant Cut f+2,2,2 › | h, h, h,m,m | 10, 10, 7,5,20 | i13~14, i11, i14, i12~13, i7~8 | -13 | +20a | 2,1,1,2,2 | Balcony BreakWeaponCombo from 2nd CH | ||
| Perfumer f+3 › | sp | i20 | 1 | Cancel to r20 cs5~ FC with dfPunch parry only+15~+20 PRF on successful parryCan perform Heat Burst and Heat Smash from stanceParry state 5-10 | FC,PRF | ||||
| f+4 › | m | 15 | i14 | -10 | +0 | 1 | |||
| Carving Cameo f+4,1 › | m, h | 15, 21 | i14, i23~24 | -4 | +18a (+9) | 1,2 | Balcony BreakHeat EngagerHeat Dash +5, +43d (+35)WeaponCombo from 1st hit | ||
| Carving Intaglio f+4,2 › | m, m | 15, 20 | i14, i26~27 | -12 | +5c | +7d | 1,2 | WeaponCombo from 1st hitCH on last hit or wallhit causes FDFA knockdownTransition to IAI (-12/+5c/+7a) with D or 3+4 | IAI |
| Durandal f+1+2 › | m | 30 | i24~25 | +3 | +1a | 2 | Balcony BreakHeat EngagerHeat Dash +5, +67a (+50)Weapon9 chip damage on block | ||
| df+1 › | m | 10 | i13~14 | -2 | +4 | 2 | |||
| Trilliant Cut df+1,1 › | m, h,h | 10, 7,7 | i13~14, i20 | -4 | +7 | 2,1 | WeaponCombo from 1st hit | ||
| Arcadia df+2 › | m | 14 | i15~16 | -14 | +31a (+21) | 2 | Weapon | ||
| df+3 › | m | 10 | i16 | -9 | +2 | 1 | |||
| df+3,4 › | m, m | 10, 14 | i16, i21 | -9 | +2 | 1,1 | KneeCombo from 1st CH | ||
| Iridescence of Loyalty df+3,4,2 › | m, m, sm | 10, 14, 23 | i16, i21, i32~34 | -9 | +17a (+10) | +35a | 1,1,3 | TornadoWeaponProjectileDeals 6 chip damage on block | |
| df+4 › | m | 15 | i13~14 | -9 | +5 | 2 | Knee | ||
| Selfish Miranda df+4,2 › | m, h | 15, 16 | i13~14, i22 | -3 | +4 | 2,1 | Strong Aerial TailspinWall Crush +12g on hitWeaponProjectileCombo from 1st hitDeals 6 chip damage on blocked gunshotTransitions to IAI (cannot cancel) | IAI | |
| Llamrei df+3+4 › | m | 28 | i14~15 | -17 | +16 (+11) | 2 | Balcony BreakShoulder | ||
| d+1 › | l | 7 | i16 | -17 | -6 | 1 | WeaponCannot be parried (weapon low) | FC | |
| Concave Cut d+1,1 › | l, h | 7, 15 | i16, i18 | -7 | +6 | 1,1 | WeaponCombo from 1st CH-26 on 1st block | ||
| Llawfrodedd d+2 › | m | 21 | i18 | +0 | +4 | 1 | Heat EngagerHeat Dash +5, +67a (+50)Weapon6 chip damage on block | ||
| Good Manners d+3 › | l | 11 | i18~19 | -13 | -2 | 2 | |||
| Fine Salute d+4 › | l | 10 | i16 | -13 | -2 | +0 (th) | 1 | ||
| Iridescence of Prowess d+1+2 › | sm | 21 | i19~21 | -9 | +17 (+10) | +35a | 3 | TornadoWeaponProjectileDeals 6 chip damage on block | |
| db+1 › | m | 9 | i14~15 | -9 | -2 | 2 | Weapon | ||
| Emerald Cut db+1,1 › | m, m | 9, 9 | i14~15, i21~22 | -7 | +2 | 2,2 | WeaponTransition to PRF with F (-5/+4)Combo from 1st hit | PRF | |
| Crouch Straight db+2 › | sl | 8 | i11 | -4 | +7 | 1 | High crush 4 | ||
| Polite Greetings db+3 › | h | 20 | i19~20 | -11 | +67a (+51a) | 2 | TornadoBalcony BreakHigh crush 6 | ||
| Welcome Sweep db+4 › | l | 17 | i20~21 | -26 | +4c | +49a | 2 | High crush 6 | FC |
| b+1 › | m | 11 | i14 | -13 | -3 | 1 | WeaponTransition to PRF with F (-5/+5) | PRF | |
| Vanity Love b+1,2 › | m, h,th | 11, 16(15) | i14, i20 | -8 | +0 | 1,1 | Side switch after attack throw connectsHit Confirmable on counter hitCombo from 1st CH | ||
| Strobing Memories b+2 › | h | 5 | i10 | -6 | +5 | +14 | 1 | WeaponDeals recoverable damage only; cannot cause a K.O. | |
| b+3 › | m | 15 | i17 | -9 | +4 | 1 | |||
| Caval b+3,1 › | m, m | 15, 25 | i17, i25~26 | -13 | +21a (+16) | 1,2 | Balcony BreakWeaponCombo from 1st hit with 7F delay | ||
| Cordial Circuit b+4 › | h | 20 | i18~19 | -2 | +14 | 2 | HomingBalcony Break | ||
| Failnaught b+1+2 › | h | 25 | i19~20 | -9 | +16d | +16d | 2 | Balcony BreakWeapon7 chip damage on blockPower crush 7~18 | |
| Dun Stallion b+1+4 › | m | 24 | i26~27 | -21 | +37 (+6) | 2 | Weapon | ||
| Fancy Cut ub+2 › | m | 17 | i17~18 | -5 | +8 | +32a | 2 | WeaponBalcony BreakCan be chargedTransition to PRF -4 +9 with F | PRF |
| Fancy Cut (charged) ub+2* › | m | 22 | i28~29 | +3 | +32a | +66a (+50) | 2 | WeaponBalcony BreakTornado on CHTransition to PRF +4 +33a with F | PRF |
| Caliburnus u+1+2 › | m | 32 | i31~32 | -20 | +1a | 2 | WeaponDeals 11 chip damage on blockVictor teleports overhead on frame 10 and descends downward for the rest of the startup; evades some highs and mids but vulnerable on descent (lows, throws, etc. hit)is10~?Low crush ?~ | ||
| uf+1 › | m | 9 | i13 | -9 | +4 | 1 | Weapon | ||
| Gringolet uf+1,1 › | m, m | 9, 21 | i13, i25~26 | -14 | +15gc | 1,2 | TornadoBalcony BreakWeaponCombo from 1st hit with 8F delayOpponent recovers crouching on hitTransition to PRF (-10/+19gc) with FCancel to IAI (-9/+4) with D or 3+4 | PRF,IAI | |
| Marquise Cut uf+2 › | m | 15 | i19~20 | -9 | +7 | 2 | HomingWeapon | ||
| Peaceful Shoes uf+3 › | m | 17 | i18~19 | -9 | +3 | +36d | 2 | Low crush 7-15 | |
| Chatoyant Courage uf+4 › | m,sm | 12,16 | i15~17, i28~30 | -19 | +73a (+57a) | 3,3 | TornadoFollowup available only on 1st hitLow crush 9 | ||
| Ki Charge 1+2+3+4 › | sp | ||||||||
| Montjoie Takemikazuchi b,B+2+3 › | ub(m) | 50 | i65~66 | +2a (-8) | 2 | Balcony Break | |||
| Carnwennan f,F+2 › | m | 24 | i18~20 | -16 | +33a (+23a) | 3 | TornadoWeapon7 chip damage on block | ||
| Amour Shaft qcf+2 › | h | 16 | i22 | -3 | +4 | 1 | Strong Aerial TailspinWall Crush +12g on hitWeaponProjectileTransition to IAIDeals 6 chip damage on block | IAI,IAI | |
| Le Blanc ub,b › | sp | ||||||||
| Asterism of Virtue f,f,F+2 › | m | 21 | i18~19 | +2 | +34d (-24d) | +61a (+45a) | 2 | Balcony BreakWeaponDeals 6 chip damage on blockTransition to IAI with d or 3+4 at +5 / +37d (-21d) / +64a (+48a) | IAI |
| Tear Drop Cut f,f,F+1+2 › | L,L | 10,14 | i18, i14~15 | -14 | +4 IAI | +15g | 1,2 | WeaponTransition to r18 IAI at +4 on hitUnparryable (weapon low)High crush 15~ | IAI |
| Oval Cut ws1 › | m | 20 | i15~16 | -16 | +53a | 2 | Weapon | ||
| Baguette Cut ws2 › | m | 15 | i14~15 | -8 | +6 | +35a (+25) | 2 | Weapon | |
| ws3 › | h | 16 | i14~15 | -14 | +6 | 2 | |||
| Iridescence of Faith ws3,2 › | h, sm | 16, 23 | i14~15, i30~32 | -9 | +17a (+10a) | +35a | 2,3 | TornadoWeaponProjectileCombo from 1st hit6 chip damage on block | |
| Praise Smash ws4 › | m | 16 | i11~12 | -6 | +5 | 2 | |||
| Pearly Gates ws1+2 › | m,m | 10,12 | i13~14, i9~10 | -8 | +8 | 2,2 | WeaponTransition to PRF (-8/+8) with F | PRF | |
| One Night Miracle 1+3 › | t | 35 | i12~14 | -3 | -2 | 3 | Throw break: 1 or 2Opponent recovery on hit: FDFT | ||
| Je Te Veux 2+4 › | t | 35 | i12~14 | -3 | -4 | 3 | Throw break: 1 or 2Opponent recovery on hit: opp. side FDFT off-axis to the right | ||
| Farewell in Taj Mahal Back throw › | t | 50 | i12~14 | -3 | 3 | Throw break: noneOpponent recovery on hit: FUFA | |||
| One Night Miracle Left throw › | t | 40 | i12~14 | -3 | -2 | 3 | Throw break: 1Opponent recovery on hit: FDFT | ||
| Je Te Veux Right throw › | t | 40 | i12~14 | -3 | -4 | 3 | Throw break: 2Opponent recovery on hit: opp. side FDFT off-axis to the right | ||
| Romancing Chaser uf+1+2 › | t | 40 | i12~14 | -3 | -4 | 3 | Floor BreakThrow break: 1+2Opponent recovery on hit: FUFA |
FC Stance
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shangri-La hFC.1+2 › | l,h | 10,10 | i16, i10~11 | -23, -13 | +0 | 1,2 | WeaponNot parryable (weapon low and weapon high)Can be done from Crouch Level 1Transition to PRF (-17 / +6) with F | PRF |
H. Stance
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longinus H.IAI.d+2 › | M,SM | 45 | i23~24 | +5 | +20 (+2) | 2 | WeaponProjectileTransition to IAI10 chip damage on blockConsumes 210F of remaining Heat time | IAI,IAI | |
| Monsieur Samurai H.db+1+2 › | m | 30 | i28~29 | +6 | +6a (-4) | 2 | WeaponTransitions to IAIConsumes 270F of remaining Heat time | IAI | |
| Excalibur H.u+1+2 › | m | 46 | i31~32 | -4 | +0a (-1) | 2 | Balcony BreakWeaponVictor teleports overhead on frame 10 and descends downward for the rest of the startup; evades some highs and mids but vulnerable on descent (lows, throws, etc. hit)15 chip damage on blockConsumes 450F of remaining Heat timeis10~?Low crush ?~ | ||
| Élimination Samouraï H.2+3 › | l,m | 39 | i20 | -14 | th | 1 | Heat SmashBalcony BreakAlternate input: H.R18 chip damage on block |
R. Stance
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coup de Chevalier R.df+1+2 › | m,t | 55+ | i20 | -18 | +0d | 1 | Rage ArtRemoves Recoverable HealthReversal BreakDamage increases with lower health, maximum 82Freezes match timer on activation and on hitRestores recoverable health on hitTransition to attack throw on hitConsumes RagePower crush 8~ |
SS Stance
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandy Blow SS.1+2 › | m | 25 | i18~19 | -9 | +15 (+5) | 2 | Balcony Break |
CH Stance
IAI Stance
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAI.1 › | m | 9 | i13~14 | -9 | +4 | 2 | Weapon | IAI | |
| Spumador IAI.1,1 › | m, m | 9, 21 | i13~14, i25~26 | -14 | +15g | 2,2 | TornadoBalcony BreakWeaponCombo from 1st hit with 9F delayMove can be delayed by 10FInput can be delayed by 11FOpponent recovers crouching on hitTransition to PRF with F (-10/+19gc)Cancel to IAI with D or 3+4 (-9/+4) | PRF,IAI | |
| IAI.1,2 › | m, m | 9, 15 | i13~14, i22~24 | -19 | +25a (+10) | +25a (+10) | 2,3 | WeaponCombo from 1st hitHit Confirmable 11F6 chip damage on blockLow crush | |
| Clarent IAI.1,2,2 › | m, m, m | 9, 15, 16 | i13~14, i22~24, i23~24 | -18c | +8a (-27) | +8a (-27) | 2,3,2 | SpikeWeaponCombo from 1st hit9 chip damage on blockis?Low crush ? | |
| Chastiefol IAI.1,1+2 › | m, h | 9, 23 | i13~14, i20~21 | +3 | +20a (-6) | +21a | 2,2 | HomingWeaponCombo from 1st hitDeals 9 chip damage on blockHit confirmable 11FOpponent is FUFA on CHLow crush | |
| Almace IAI.2 › | m | 23 | i16~17 | -9 | +15 (+5) | +26a | 2 | Balcony BreakTornadoWeapon9 chip damage on blockFUFA knockdown on CH | |
| Sequence IAI.3 › | m,th(m) | 13 (25) | i17 | -13 | +25 (+10) | 1 | KneePower crush 8~16 | ||
| IAI.4 › | L | 17 | i18~19 | -12 | +4 | +9 | 2 | IAI | |
| Murgleys IAI.4,2 › | L, h | 17, 20 | i18~19, i26~27 | -5 | +26 (+0) | +55a (+35a) | 2,2 | Strong Aerial TailspinBalcony BreakWeaponCombo from 1st CH8 chip damage on block | |
| Hauteclaire IAI.1+2 › | h | 30 | i20~21 | +3 | +20 (-6) | +21a | 2 | HomingWeapon12 chip damage on blockOpponent is FUFA on CHLow crush 10 | |
| Gwen IAI.P.f › | m | 21 | i16~17 | +60a (+44) | 2 | Balcony BreakTornado | |||
| Move Backward IAI.b › | sp | IAI | |||||||
| Take a Bow IAI.d › | sp | High crush 1~30 | IAI | ||||||
| Passelande IAI.d+1 › | M | 25 | i18 | 0 | +24a (+9) | 1 | Heat EngagerHeat Dash +5, +42a (+27)Balcony BreakWeapon7 chip damage on block | ||
| Rhongomyniad IAI.d+2 › | M,SM | 31 | i23~24 | +4 | +0 (-7) | 2 | WeaponProjectileTransition to IAIDeals 6 chip damage on block | IAI,IAI | |
| Espee Aventureuse IAI.d+1+2 › | l,l | 10,20 | i20~21, i14~15 | -29 | -3 | 2,2 | WeaponUnparryable (weapon low,low) | ||
| Move Forward IAI.f › | sp | Parries low attacksParry state 3?~11?High crush 4~17 | IAI | ||||||
| Prydwen IAI.u › | sp | is1-4 |
PRF Stance
| Command | Hit Level | Damage | Startup | Block | Hit | CH | Active | Notes | Transitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maceration PRF.1 › | L | 15 | i19~20 | -12 | +4c | +14g | 2 | WeaponUnparryable (weapon low)High crush 6~50 | FC |
| PRF.2 › | m | 9 | i12~13 | -8 | +1 | +1 | 2 | Weapon | |
| PRF.2,2 › | m, m | 9, 13 | i12~13, i13~14 | -4 IAI | +5 IAI | 2,2 | WeaponCombo from 1st hitTransition to IAI (Cannot cancel) | IAI,IAI | |
| Top Note PRF.2,2,1 › | m, m, h | 9, 13, 20 | i12~13, i13~14 | -1 | +12 | +55a | 2,2 | Strong Aerial TailspinBalcony BreakWeaponCombo from 2nd CH | |
| Last Note PRF.2,2,1+2 › | m, m, m | 9, 13, 31 | i12~13, i13~14, i12 | -13 | +7d | 2,2,1 | WeaponCombo from 2nd CH | ||
| Flying Gentleman PRF.3 › | m | 21 | i15~17 | -8 | +15c | 3 | Heat EngagerHeat Dash +5, +43d (+35)Balcony BreakKneeForces tech backroll on hitLow crush 11~23Floating state 24~25 | ||
| Cordial Circuit PRF.4 › | h | 20 | i18~19 | -2 | +14 | 2 | HomingBalcony Break | ||
| Hengroen PRF.1+2 › | m | 25 | i25~27 | +6 | +14a | 3 | Balcony BreakWeapon7 chip damage on blockTransition to IAI (+6/+14a) on hit or block with D | IAI | |
| Iai Stance PRF.3+4 › | sp | 10?f of intangibility on transition | IAI | ||||||
| Strobing Memories PRF.b+2 › | h | 5 | i10 | -6 | +5 | +14 | 1 | WeaponDeals recoverable damage only; cannot cause a K.O. | |
| Sillage PRF.df › | sp | i21 | 1 | Recovers crouchedHigh crush 5~20 | FC |
Fighter Profile
Rushdown Pressure
Beginner
Weak to: Step Right
Overview
Versatile weapons and stance pressure; linear tools, some risky lows and long whiff recovery.
Heat System
Victor's heat empowers his katana and adds a low-hitting heat smash that breaks wall-stage hazards, tracks his weak side, and is only -14 — a strong mixup complement. His evasive u+1+2 becomes safe, IAI.d+2 gains extra plus frames and chip, and he gains h.db+1+2, which leaves him in IAI at +9 on block or knocks down on hit.
Strengths
Strong keep-out: 1+2, b+1+2, b+2Effective rush-down: f,f,f+2, f,f,f+1+2High-travel wall carry and potent wall pressureVery little execution requiredCounter hit moves: db+4, and 1+2 on counter hit guarantees a full combo meanwhile b+2 guarantees f+4,1 (i14).
Weaknesses & Counterplay
Susceptible to SSRMediocre low pokesTracking: Key options can be sidestepped.Recovery: Missed attacks offer substantial punish windows.
Game Plan
Fish for counter hits with 1+2 and f,f,f+2 to start your high-travel wall carry.Control space with keep-out tools (1+2, b+1+2, b+2), then shift into rush-down when they respect you.At the wall, alternate between IAI.d+2 low pressure and wall-splatting mids/lows like IAI.d+1+2 to create a 50/50.Use heat to make your offense scarier: the heat smash tracks your weak side and your lows/mids get stronger.Watch for SSR — your kit is linear, so commit when you think they won't step.
Stances
IAI — enter: Press 3+4, or transition from 2,2,2, f,f,f+1+2, PRF.3+4, f+4,2,d, f,f,f+2,d, or uf1,1,d — Katana stance with long-reach, multi-purpose pressure. From IAI you can go low with IAI.d+2 and IAI.d+1+2, mid-check with IAI.d+1 and IAI.2, and use the movement options (back, forward, down) to duck, low parry, or weave. Cannot block while in the stance. At the wall it becomes a 50/50 vortex, with multiple wall-splatting mids and IAI.d+1+2 knockdown for okizeme.Perfumer (PRF) — enter: Press f+3, or transition from 2,1,f, 1,1,2,f, ws+1+2,f, fc.1+2,f, uf+1,1,f, b+1,f, or db+1,1,f — Knife-based stance focused on neutral control and okizeme. Effective tools include PRF.1+2, PRF.1, PRF.2,2, and PRF.3; you also get your uf+1+2 throw from here. You cannot block in the stance, and the initial f+3 has a strict punch-parry window. Cancel into a crouch-dash with df or transition into IAI with 3+4.