RH_Stealth
Well-Known Member
So, I've been using Hayabusa since I started played DOA5U a couple of weeks ago, and I am able to perform all of his moves online (except for having trouble with the Izuna holds). I use the Shoho Izuna often after a critical burst combo, getting around 45% damage. I can beat other beginners, but I have issues if I want to get better.
For intermediates and experts, my critical burst combos are predictable and easy to hold - even though I use multiple - and I also almost only go for critical burst combos. Whenever I try to do something else, Ryu's moves are too slow (like a low combo). I also have a habit of losing to players who are aggressive, and especially if they use fast characters like Alpha and Kasumi.
I don't yet have the skill to predict their attacks consistenly - they switch up their attacks just enough for me to be unable to hold their attacks most of the time. And whenever I just block the combo, they usually start another one before I can.
I know part of it is the fact that I'm still a beginner, but I think Hayabusa may be too slow of a character for me. Sometimes I just can't get any combos off, and whenever I do, more skilled players could defend them easily.
I'm thinking of switching my main to a character such as Rig, Jann Lee, or Jacky. Is that too quick of a decision? Right now, I feel like it might be my only option to have a chance against better opponents. Those 3 are my choices for new mains, but if there other, possibly better choices, I would consider those as well.
The expression that goes something like "A good defense, is a good offense" might be the opposite in my case. I'm too defensive right now - so I feel like if I have a character with fast strikes, it will make a good offense as well as defense because I could be able to keep pressuring them, not letting them get an attack off, like what is happening to me right now.
So, any advice on new character selection, or tips to help me overcome the obstacle that is Hayabusa's slow moves would be appreciated.
For intermediates and experts, my critical burst combos are predictable and easy to hold - even though I use multiple - and I also almost only go for critical burst combos. Whenever I try to do something else, Ryu's moves are too slow (like a low combo). I also have a habit of losing to players who are aggressive, and especially if they use fast characters like Alpha and Kasumi.
I don't yet have the skill to predict their attacks consistenly - they switch up their attacks just enough for me to be unable to hold their attacks most of the time. And whenever I just block the combo, they usually start another one before I can.
I know part of it is the fact that I'm still a beginner, but I think Hayabusa may be too slow of a character for me. Sometimes I just can't get any combos off, and whenever I do, more skilled players could defend them easily.
I'm thinking of switching my main to a character such as Rig, Jann Lee, or Jacky. Is that too quick of a decision? Right now, I feel like it might be my only option to have a chance against better opponents. Those 3 are my choices for new mains, but if there other, possibly better choices, I would consider those as well.
The expression that goes something like "A good defense, is a good offense" might be the opposite in my case. I'm too defensive right now - so I feel like if I have a character with fast strikes, it will make a good offense as well as defense because I could be able to keep pressuring them, not letting them get an attack off, like what is happening to me right now.
So, any advice on new character selection, or tips to help me overcome the obstacle that is Hayabusa's slow moves would be appreciated.