TheDarkPassenger Wrote:
Liu Kang does have problems against zoners like Noob, but to answer your questions:
Best Anti-Air Options:
Uppercut - Liu Kang has a great uppercut--9 frames...don't sleep on how good it is.
Parry - As you said, it can be hit or miss, but if you work on the timing, it can be very effective. Also, since the ES gives you a pop-up, you can get a free combo off of anti-air.
Neutral JP (NJP) - This is one that I don't see many people using, but it is a fantastic anti-air tool. It, like Liu's ES Parry gives you a combo.
Jump Back Instant Air Fireball - Liu Kang can really control air space with his air fireball. Don't hesitate to meet them in the air with a JK cancel Air Fireball, or if they keep getting the hit when you meet in the air, jump back and Air Fireball.
Good combo followup for NJP and ES Parry:
(may need to step in or dash) B+3,1,2, Dash F+2,4 xx Bicycle Kick
1=X
2=Y
3=A
4=B
xx=Cancel (2-In-1 from normal)
Best Option Against Projectile:
There is really only one sane option, and that is ES Dragon Kick. It has a hit of armor, so you'll plow through the projectile, hit your opponent, and be up close where Liu can do his work. Note that the Dragon Kick, both normal and ES, are extremely unsafe, so use sparingly, or when you're sure they're going to throw a projectile.
The ES Bicycle Kick also has armor, but it is much slower, and not even close to as good of a punishment for zoning as the ES Dragon Kick.
I'm on PS3, or I would offer to play some matches to help you work on some things--maybe someone else on 360 can be of assistance.
Wow! Thank you so much. I didn't actually know you could cancel a jump kick into a fireball haha. And I definitely need to work on using Liu Kang's uppercut more. I already knew I didn't throw that enough.
I'm going to go work on these things right now haha. Thanks again!
