How does 3PPP + LK/MK result in a grab or Focus Attack in SSFIV:AE?

Newbie Saikyo Dojo
1

I recently has a match, I wasn’t satisfied with the way I won, So I hit up the replay channel to see where I messed up and what I could have done better. As I’m looking at my inputs, I see my opponent using 3PPP + LK to initiate a grab. It showed as 4 buttons being pressed at the same time.

:lp: :mp: :hp: :lk:

I’ve never seen that before and though it was some crazy glitch or online doing it’s thing.

I started up training mode afterwords.

I tested it out and it worked!? :wtf:

Just out of curiosity I replaced :lk: w/ :mk: and I got an Focus Attack.

:lp: :mp: :hp: :mk:

Why is this possible in the game? Does it have to do with button strengths having priority over others?

2

Yes. Grabs and Focus attacks have priority over command moves have priority over heavy > medium > light attacks. It’s the same reason plinking or tech option selecting works.

3

This also leads to an interesting sort of option select where you press all 4 light and medium punches and kicks. This allow you to tech throws OR do a focus attack. It’s usually used on wake-up with characters with a fast dash to get some space.

4

Ah :eek:
So that why this is going on.
Thanks guys!:smiley:

5

Welcome to the world of Option Selects.