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Training Mode Guide

Essential Training Mode Setup

Open Offline Mode → Dojo → Training. Bind Record, Playback, and Reset Position in button settings — these three functions define efficient lab sessions. Reset moves you to corner, midscreen, or switches sides instantly.

Set Opponent Status to Guard After First Hit when testing combos. The dummy blocks as soon as a gap appears, revealing false strings. Enable Input History and virtual controller display to debug motion inputs and timing.

Recording Dummy Actions

Record opponent jump-ins, pressure strings, or special moves, then playback on loop. Use multiple recording slots with random playback to simulate mixups. This trains anti-airs, whiff punishes, and Counter Blitz reactions against real patterns.

Forced Counter Hit settings help practice CH combo routes introduced or changed in Season 5. Save recordings per matchup — lab one character at a time rather than scattering practice.

Advanced Lab Drills

Reaction anti-air: random playback of jump attacks. Okizeme: record knockdown → meaty sequence. Defense: record plus-on-block string and drill FD or Counter Blitz timing. Use frame data tool on our wiki to identify punish windows.

Two-player training: pause, set Opponent Status to Controller 2, and let a friend control the dummy for human unpredictability.

  • Bind Record / Playback / Reset
  • Guard After First Hit for combo validation
  • Random slot playback for mix simulation
  • Save character-specific recordings

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I practice Counter Blitz?
Record CH-triggering strings or use CH settings, then react with Blitz during slowdown.
Why does my combo work in training but not online?
Online adds delay. Test with input delay settings and versus human opponents regularly.
Can I view frame data in-game?
Training Mode shows some data; use our frame data tool for quick cross-character lookup.
How do I switch sides quickly?
Use Reset Position options in training pause menu — assign to a convenient button.
Should I lab every matchup equally?
Prioritize your ranked most-seen characters plus bad matchups for your main.

Related Pages

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