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Enter the Stage of History: How to Play SoulCalibur VI

Published on: 08/13/2020
By: Tim Palmieri

Welcome back to the stage of history retold! Transcending history and the world, a tale of souls and swords returns in SoulCalibur VI.

This reboot retains its signature 3D weapon-based combat, but adds new mechanics like Reversal Edge and Soul Charge, making for even more eye-popping edge of your seat encounters. If you want to play as your favorite fictional character or maybe just beat up someone you dislike, then the enhanced character creation system is for you.

There’s never been a better time to join in the struggle of searching for the legendary Soul Swords!

SCVI Overview

Basic Mechanics

Pick a Character

Stage Guide, Ring Outs, Wall Combos, Breakable Walls Season 2 Tier List  

SoulCalibur VI Overview

What separates SoulCalibur from other fighting games? Learn the ABC’s from Astaroth to Zasalamel with this general introduction to the series!

Beginner’s Guide

  • Sophitia is a good character for learning the game. 

  • Vertical BB catches crouches

  • Horizontal AA catches side steps

  • Down A is very fast for when pressured and don’t know what to do

  • Don’t commit to AAA. Stop at AA. AAA is too telegraphed.

  • Quarter turn forward B is good at punishing.

  • Know frames, or how long moves take to use and recover in order to decide which moves to follow up with and punish opponents.

  • Right bumper: Reversal edge - red lightning attack can block everything if you don’t know what’s happening. Don’t become overly reliant on this. There’s also a blue lightning break attack which trumps the red lightning attack on the left bumper.

  • When you block too much you get a guard break where you’re briefly vulnerable.

  • Press grab or grab and backwards for two different grabs.

  • Launchers hit your opponent into the air, giving you the opportunity to start combos.

  • Crouch and attack low to interrupt and dodge highs.

Beginner’s Guide - Part 2

  • Learning block pressure mixups through Siegfried.

  • Forward A is a poke, but hold it to drop into stance. Once you’re in stance, you have the option of doing a mid or low attack.

  • You can continue using the same mid attack until the opponent guards, then go for the mixup with a low.

  • Get comfortable perceiving player mentality versus ranged and fast characters and how to adapt to different playstyles.

Movement

SoulCalibur coined the phrase 8-way run, meaning players can move in eight directions. Movement matters for evasion and offense. Characters have different attacks that help you close the gap and get on top of your opponent. Switching up side steps, back steps, step guarding, and 8-way runs makes it harder for your opponent to guess your next move. Different movement strategies apply to different ranges relative to your foe. 

Air Control

Prevent people from pummeling you in the air! Influence your directional movement outside of stun to escape ring outs and combos. Conversely, test your combos to know when opponents might break free and play accordingly.

Common Mistakes

Beginners are more prone to making certain mistakes, but don’t worry, we all started as rookies. Button mashing is common for players new to any fighting game. It can be fun casually, but beyond that mashing leads to frustration. Spamming moves is similar. Maybe it works one or two times. However, competent opponents will adapt and punish your bad habits. Manage meter, get comfortable moving, don’t become overly reliant on one option, have situational awareness positioning, practice, and learn from your mistakes.

SoulCalibur VI Season 2: New Moves

The curtain has not yet fallen! SoulCalibur VI Season 2 brings new moves to the stage. Give the roster a fresh roll call to see and feel the iconic cast in a new spotlight.

SoulCalibur VI S2 Mechanics: Soul Attack & Resistance Impact

Season 2 brought more than just new moves and characters. Master the new Soul Attack and Resistance Impact mechanics to tear pages out of your opponent's history book. This tutorial breaks down the risks, rewards, uses, and differences between these mechanics and preexisting ones.

SCVI Overview

Basic Mechanics

Pick a Character

Stage Guide, Ring Outs, Wall Combos, Breakable Walls Season 2 Tier List  

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