edit: these are wrong because I made mistakes on how much damage focus attacks do, and other things in general , see RafaelBUrena’s post a couple below for the correct values.
welp now that i have frame data, time to do the calcs since i don’t have training mode
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focus lv2->
clHP, crMP xx HP stinger: 273. 2f link.
clHP, crMP xx LK scramble-slide: 225, hard knockdown.
crHP, crMP xx HP stinger: 281. but i’m not sure if crHP whiffs on some people during crumple? also this is a 1f link
clMP-HK jump air throw : 255. also hard knockdown.
clMP-HK ultra 2: 417 w/ max u2
HP break -> HP stinger (is this even possible? lol): 268. so even if it is possible, not really worth it.
so, if near the corner/wanting damage, i would suggest the clHP/crHP , crMP, HP stinger combo
otherwise, TC air throw for corner push and hard knockdown setup. losing 20-25 damage but the mixup off stinger is not very good.
other fun combos
clMP, crLP, crMK, HP stinger/LK slide: this gives you enough time to charge and isn’t two 1f links (crHP, link stinger, which is sometimes char specific?)
254 dmg with stinger, 198 with slide
crMK, LP hands (3 hits) red focus (183 dmg at this point) ->
clHP, crMP xx HP stinger: 302
clHP, crMP xx LK scramble-slide: 278, hard knockdown.
crHP, crMP xx HP stinger: 307. not really worth it at this point
clMP-HK jump air throw : 291. also hard knockdown.
clMP-HK ultra 2: 372, w max u2.
hitconfirm red focus round ender (ultra2)
crLP crLP crMK xx HP hands (7 hits), red focus, clMP-HK, ultra 2: 323. although remember to factor in guts.
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