Guilty Gear Strive is the hot new fighting game on the market. Tons of players are jumping into lobbies to grind and “git gud'' on a regular basis right now. Most importantly, it’s the first Guilty Gear title to capture new fighting game fans that want to learn and compete.
Whether you flocked to Strive because you became a fan of Arc System Works’ last big title, Dragon Ball FighterZ, or due to the amazing rollback netcode, you’ve got a lot to learn when it comes to the Guilty Gear series as a whole. Strive changed the formula with new mechanics and techniques while still retaining the elements that make GG stand out.
Watching is just as important as playing when it comes to getting better at any fighting game. So, we’re sharing 5 players that are great to watch for anyone trying to grow in Guilty Gear Strive.
Knowkami
Knowkami gets an easy recommendation, especially when it comes to new players. He has a positive attitude toward improvement and constantly pushes insightful content ranging from tier list conversations to guides and knowledge checks that any player could find useful.
From a performance perspective, Knowkami is a seasoned veteran of the Guilty Gear series, making his name known in the last entry, Guilty Gear Xrd, using Zato-1. Not to mention, his streams are always a great time thanks to wrestling-esque promos.
Punkdagod
Just about everyone familiar with the fighting game community knows Punk. He’s a Street Fighter 5 world champion and possibly the best player in the world. As a newcomer to the Guilty Gear series, Punk’s Sol Badguy is already a threat.
His amazing grasp on how fighting games should be played, coupled with the fact that he’s constantly learning on stream, make him an amazing player to watch. Not only will you see what to do in certain situations, but you’ll also learn how to handle different matchups. Plus, you’ll find his competitive mindset infectious.
Diaphone_
Diaphone is a multi-game competitor that’s been around for years. While this pro has never been heavily invested in the Guilty Gear series, he competed in tons of other games, even becoming one of the best in another Arc System Works title, Granblue Fantasy Versus. Next up for the champ is Strive.
Much like Knowkami, Diaphone constantly answers viewer questions on the game. He even has a YouTube channel featuring guides. One of his defining traits is never getting stressed over a loss, a mentality everyone should strive to share.
AlukardNY
Alukard is another fighting game player with experience across the genre. He started in Super Smash Brothers Melee, excelled in Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, and then blew up even more following the release of Dragon Ball FighterZ. His lab monster tendencies also make him a great player to watch for practice tips during the inevitable grind.
If Alukard isn’t playing matches on stream, he’s in training mode looking for better combo routes, setups, and defensive options. Players often overlook practice sessions in favor of matches, but this pro makes it easy to recognize the importance of consistency in the lab.
Lord Knight
Lord Knight was one of the best players in anime fighters like Persona 4 Arena, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Guilty Gear Xrd. He’s looking to have that standing in Guilty Gear Strive with his forever main, Millia Rage.
Not only has he proven to be one of the best Guilty Gear players in the world on multiple occasions, but a few moments on his stream and you’ll learn LK is made of knowledge that will help you grow in the game. Even his YouTube videos are filled with thankful comments from players picking up new skills in different fighting games.
Lord Knight’s approach to losses is recommended. He looks into what he did wrong and then heads to training mode to find possible counters or refine his gameplay. You’ll see it multiple times on his daily streams due to the nature of the competition. This is arguably the ultimate player to watch and learn the game.