Bob vs Claudio

Use 1,2,2 as a primary Heat Engager; it is i20 and leads to a +43d Heat DashHeat Dash f+2+3 in Heat: dash forward, spends Heat, extends combos or keeps you plus. Heat Dash, though it is -14 on block.

Bob's f,n,d,df+1 is an i13 high launcher that provides an instant Tornado on hit, making it a lethal whiff punisherWhiff and block punish A guaranteed answer to a move that leaves its user too minus on block or whiff. Whiff and block punish against Claudio's linear moves.

If Claudio uses b+1+2 to power crushPower crush A move that absorbs highs and mids during startup. Power crush, punish it with Bob's b+2,1 which is i13 and deals with the -13 block disadvantage.

Use f,F+4 to track Claudio's sidesteps, as it is a homing mid that is only -9 on block.

Bob's f+1+2 is an i16 power crushPower crush A move that absorbs highs and mids during startup. Power crush that is -14 on block, but it can absorb Claudio's high-pressure strings to reset the neutral.

Exploit Claudio's lack of a fast low by using db+3+4 sparingly; it is a stagger low at -31 but can catch him off guard for +6 on hit.

Punish Claudio's uf+4 or df+1,2 with i13 tools like Bob's 4 or i15 launchers like ws1+2 (if from crouch), as both of Claudio's moves are -13 or worse.

Be careful with d+3 low pokes; at -18 on block, Claudio can punish heavily with ws2.