I’ve finally got down the elbow whiff combo, though I’m still inconsistent. Can anyone provide tips on how to always land the nj. 1?
Also: Can anyone link me to details of this latest patch?
You can plink the 1 and 2 to get an extra input for NJP. Mainly, you just have to practice.
The latest patch just increased the scaling on Reptile’s combos. They generally do 7% less at the least.
Yeah piano method is best for the njp link. If you’re playing on pad it’s probably harder.
Anyone playing on a PDP stick? I’m having trouble with the nj1 too.
What are some good wake-ups for Reptile? I use the slide sometimes if the opponent is ultra aggressive, but its kinda risky.
I’m on a pdp stick and I always piano 1,2 for the njp. Just hold up after you do the dash and practice the timing on the 1,2.
Best wakeup is slide/ex slide but it’s unsafe on block. Dash does not have invincibility and can be stuffed. You’re really going to want to avoid knockdowns where you’re going to get pressured up close after. Otherwise just block or slide.
I find myself blocking most of the time cause slide is so risky. I’ll usually block and look for an opening to open up some space with dash or use a quick normal to push them back slightly and start my own offense.
Yeah, Reptile’s wakeup isn’t too great.
Anyone have some matchup suggestions against Cyrax. I can’t tell if the 2 Cyraxs I have played were really clever or that my Reptile can’t handle the bomb trap. (probably both).
Probably the best thing you can do is avoid trying to play the projectile game…unless you know a bomb is coming out instead of a net. Getting caught by net sucks. Horribly.
It’s best to play this matchup pretty close. His up-close game is weak outside of command throw…and he’s meter-dependent for getting off the ground.
I agree w/ the Azuro. I’ve found that if you try zoning Cyrax at all its counter productive. Gotta rush down and try to bnb for knockdowns and then mixup by dashing past them while KD’d. throws, b+2,f+1 into more etc