KUNG LAO
OVERVIEW
MOVE LIST
COMBOS
STRATEGY
KAMEOS
GAMEPLAY
OVERVIEW
KUNG LAO
Type: Balanced
Health: 700
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
DAMAGE
MOBILITY
RANGE
ZONING
1
2
3
4
5
More Details
MOVE LIST
Basic Attacks
Body Blows
2,1
High, Mid
A high into mid attack that is +3 on block and is mainly used at close-range for pressure and to punish unsafe moves.
Downward Slice
F+2
Overhead
An overhead attack that can lead into a combo when cancelled into Special Moves. It can be thrown out occasionally to catch opponents off-guard for blocking low.
Double Down
3
High, Overhead
A high into overhead attack that is 0 on block. It can be thrown out occasionally to catch opponents off-guard for blocking low.
Focused Footsies
B+3,3
Mid, Low
A mid into low attack that is safe on block and is used for mix-ups.
Monastery Mixup
B+3,4
Mid, Overhead
A mid into overhead attack that is safe on block and is used for mix-ups.
Special Moves
Buzzsaw
BF1
High
A high projectile that is used in zoning to keep opponents away. It grants advantage if blocked from a distance.
Hat Toss
DB1
Mid
A mid projectile that is used in zoning to keep opponents away. It can be directed Up or Down.
Shaolin Shimmy
BF2
Mid
A mid attack. When enhanced, it grants armor, is safe on block, and the first hit becomes unbreakable in a combo.
Kung-Kussion
DB2
Mid
A mid attack. When enhanced, the victim slowly collapses on hit allowing for a combo. It can be used as a combo ender to switch positions with the opponent or to extend combos.
Shoalin Spin
DU3
Mid
A mid attack. It can be extended by holding 3. When enhanced, it grants armor and can be moved forward or backward.
Soaring Monk
DB4
High
A high attack. When enhanced, it launches for a combo and is cancelable into jump attacks. It's primarily used as a combo starter.
(Air) Dive Kick
DB4
Mid
An aerial attack. While it's unsafe at -26 on block, it can be difficult to punish from a distance or on whiff due to its quick recovery. It can be useful for approaching opponents from the air.
COMBOS
Midscreen
Kung Lao can launch opponents with Enhanced Soaring Monk (DB4+EX). When enhanced, this move can be canceled into a jump attack for a combo. Kung Lao can keep opponents juggled with his B+2,4. Combos are typically ended with Shaolin Shimmy (BF2).
2,1,2 DB4+EX 2 FF B+2,4 FF 1,2,1 BF2
MEDIUM
387.24
Combos can also be ended with Kung-Kussion (DB2). This move will reverse positions with the opponent while only sacrificing a small amount of damage.
2,1,2 DB4+EX 2 FF B+2,4 FF 1,2,1 DB2
MEDIUM
384.80
Corner
Corner combos are similar to midscreen combos. In the corner, dashing forward isn't necessary, which makes combos easier to execute. Additionally, an extra hit can be added in corner combos, resulting in higher damage.
2,1,2 DB4+EX 2 4 B+2,4 1,2,1 BF2
MEDIUM
424.10