What are some good interrupts/punishes for Helena?

So far I have: :3::3::P: (it's pretty good), :P+K:, :1_: :P::P::K:(a bit risky), and :4_::P::P::K:(seems to be a bit effective). I'm not sure if my reaction is slow, or if it's due to lags, but mid attacks from the faster characters seems to beat out her stuff everytime. So :2::+::H+K: doesn't seem to work well either.
 

Omegan Eckhart

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So far I have: :3::3::P: (it's pretty good), :P+K:, :1_: :P::P::K:(a bit risky), and :4_::P::P::K:(seems to be a bit effective). I'm not sure if my reaction is slow, or if it's due to lags, but mid attacks from the faster characters seems to beat out her stuff everytime. So :2::+::H+K: doesn't seem to work well either.
:3::3::P: Is 13 frames but requires time to pre buffer so not so great for interrupting.
:P+K: Is good for crushing most things but it comes out in 18 frames plus it needs a few more frames before it crushes. It also crushes better at maximum range than up close.
:1_: :P::P::K: Is good for interrupting as it crushes high's and comes out fairly fast, it's also good for avoiding parries.
:4_::P::P::K: Is 15 frames? Crushes high's but not until late in it's active frames.
:2::+::H+K: Crushes high's instantly but is slow.

:P: 11 frames.
:3::P: 12 frames.
:K: 12 frames.
BKO :6::P: 12 frames.
:P+K: 18 frames, crushes high's/mid's but needs times to start up and/or space to crush effectively.
:1::P: Not sure of the speed but is good to throw out if you find an opening.

These are what you want to use to interrupt when your opponent leaves a gap in their offence.

The only attack Helena has that beats most characters mid's is her jab. Characters with 11 frame mid's, Kasumi, Christie, Jann Lee, Gen Fu, Zack win on speed and characters with 12 frame mid's Hayate, Lei Fang, Kokoro ect win because their mid's do more damage than Helena's do.
 
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