Tips
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Armor King's df+1 is a standard i13 mid poke that is only -3 on block; use your i13 b+1 to fish for counter-hits if he attempts to follow up with slower moves.
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Be careful with your high strings, as Armor King's b+1+3 parry specifically targets punches and can lead to a knockdown.
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Watch out for Armor King's f,n,d,df+2 (Dark Smash); it is i11 and -10 on block, meaning you can punish it with your i10 jab strings (1,2 or 1,1,2).
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Armor King's db+3 low is homing and i22; if you block it, it is -26, allowing for a maximum damage punish like uf+2.
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Armor King's f,F+3 is a homing high that is +2 on block; avoid sidestepping at mid-range and respect the frame advantage if you block it.
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Use your Ducking (f+3_4) to evade Armor King's high-hitting lariats like f,n,d,df+1, which is +5 on block but can be ducked for a Skyscraper (DCK.2) punish.
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Armor King's f+1+4 shoulder is extremely fast at i13 but is -19 on block; you can punish this with a full launch using u+2 or FC.df+2.
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Armor King's ws1 is an i15 mid launcher that is -12 on block; punish this with your 1,2,1,2 to deal guaranteed damage.
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Punishers
Armor King moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Steve's best standing punisher (first hit or two-hit string, no Heat or Rage). Lows are punished from crouch with a while-standing (ws) move.
| Armor King move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| f+1+4 | -19 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| 3+4,2 | -18 | b+1+2,H.1+2 (launch) | i16 | 38 |
| db+4 | -17 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4 | -16 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| d+3+4,3 | -15 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| d+4 | -15 | WS.2,2 | i13 | 32 |
| d+2,4 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| ub+1+2 | -14 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| 3,4,1 | -13 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
| f+3,2,1 | -13 | df+1,2~1 (launch) | i13 | 32 |
Steve moves Armor King can punish
| Steve move | On block | Armor King punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1,1 | -25 | 3+4,2 |
| df+1,2~f+1+2,1 | -19 | f+2,1 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2,1 |
| d+2 | -18 | ws3,1 |
| u+2 | -15 | f+2,1 |
| 2,2 | -14 | db+2,H.1 |
| f+1+2 | -14 | db+2,H.1 |
| uf+2 | -14 | db+2,H.1 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Steve is 1–0 against Armor King.
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