- The Martial Artist (Suiryu) excels in close-range combat with fast M1s and powerful kicks.
- Bullet Barrage is an ideal combo starter, especially when an enemy's ragdoll dash is canceled.
- Vanishing Kick is highly versatile for combo extensions and catching opponents off guard.
- Master the Uptilting Beast passive for increased mini-uppercut damage and combo potential.
- Last Breath is the Martial Artist's strongest ultimate move, capable of finishing matches quickly.
Martial Artist Overview: Suiryu's Dominance
The Martial Artist in The Strongest Battlegrounds, based on Suiryu from One Punch Man, is a character renowned for their rapid, close-quarters combat style. This character boasts one of the fastest M1 (basic attack) rates in the game, making them a formidable force in direct engagements. Understanding the core mechanics and unique abilities of the Martial Artist is crucial for mastering their full potential. Their moveset is primarily kick-based, offering a blend of quick strikes, aerial combos, and powerful finishers.
Video Highlights:
- Detailed breakdown of Suiryu's base and ultimate movesets.
- Strategies for starting and extending combos.
- Tips for mastering each move's strengths and weaknesses.
The Martial Artist's design emphasizes aggressive play and precise timing. Many of their attacks are designed to keep opponents airborne or in a ragdolled state, allowing for extended combo sequences. While powerful, many of their moves require careful execution to avoid being countered or leaving the player vulnerable.
Focus on perfecting your M1 timing and understanding how each base move flows into the next. The Martial Artist's strength lies in their ability to chain attacks seamlessly.
Core Moveset and Combo Potential
The Martial Artist's base moveset provides a solid foundation for aggressive play and intricate combos. Each move has specific properties that, when understood, can be woven into devastating sequences.
Base Moveset Breakdown
| Move Name | Damage (Base) | Cooldown | Key Info | Combo Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Barrage | 15.1% | 20 Seconds | Multi-grabs, hits ragdolled players, AoE is blockable. | Excellent combo starter, allows for various follow-ups. |
| Vanishing Kick | Varies | 13 Seconds | Versatile combo extender, can be used twice, short stun window when picking up from ground. | Best combo extender, can start combos or catch off guard. |
| Whirlwind Drop | Varies | 16 Seconds | Good for predictions, finishes combos, can be countered easily if misused. | Use to punish dashes, good for combo finishers. |
| Head First | 20% | 13 Seconds | Stuns ragdolled enemies, grants armor on hit, useful against teamers. | Follows Bullet Barrage for extended stun, never use if enemy has evade. |
Always be mindful of your opponent's evade dash. Using moves like Head First when an enemy can still evade will leave you open to a counter-combo.
Recommended Combo Starters
Initial Engagement
Start with Bullet Barrage. It's the most reliable way to initiate a combo, especially if your opponent has used their ragdoll dash.
Mid-Combo Extension
After Bullet Barrage, follow up with Whirlwind Drop for a safer extension, or Head First if the enemy is ragdolled and cannot evade.
Versatile Follow-up
Utilize Vanishing Kick as your primary combo extender after moves like Bullet Barrage or Head First. Its two-use variant provides excellent flexibility.
Awakened Abilities: Unleashing Full Power
The Martial Artist's ultimate moveset, activated during Awakening, offers devastating damage and unique properties that can turn the tide of any battle.
Ultimate Moveset Breakdown
| Ultimate Move | Damage (Max) | Cooldown | Key Info | Counterplay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon's Descent | 20% | N/A | AoE, armor break, increases ragdoll timer, provides i-frames. | Cannot be blocked or countered. |
| Grand Fissure | Up to 50% | 16 Seconds | Creates rising/falling platform, cannot be blocked or countered. | Can be interrupted during startup. |
| Twin Fangs | Varies | 18 Seconds | Best combo extender in ultimate state. | Can be countered if used randomly. |
| Earth Splitting Strike | High | 25 Seconds | Long-range, high damage. | Can be countered, leaves user vulnerable post-cutscene. |
| Last Breath | Near 100% | N/A | Almost one-shots, uncounterable, huge hitbox, instant win potential. | No armor during startup/run animation. |
Last Breath is your ultimate trump card. Use it immediately after Awakening if you want to secure a quick victory, as its damage and uncounterable nature make it incredibly potent.
The Uptilting Beast Passive
The Uptilting Beast passive significantly enhances your mini-uppercut. After a Finisher, your next mini-uppercut becomes a "dragonic uppercut," dealing additional damage (up to 16.5%) and bypassing block. During your ultimate, this effect has unlimited uses. This passive is crucial for extending combos and dealing burst damage. The best way to leverage this is to hit with Vanishing Kick, M1 into the mini-uppercut, and then use Vanishing Kick again as they fly away.
The Uptilting Beast passive synergizes perfectly with Vanishing Kick for powerful combo extensions, even without your ultimate. Practice this sequence to maximize your damage output.
Advanced Techniques and Matchup Strategies
To truly master the Martial Artist, understanding advanced techniques and how to adapt to different matchups is essential.
Key Techniques
Essential Martial Artist Techniques:
- M1 Trading: Utilize the Martial Artist's fast M1s for effective basic attack trades.
- Evade Baiting: Feint attacks to bait out enemy evades, then punish with a full combo.
- Wall Combos: Use walls to extend combos that would otherwise launch enemies too far.
- Whirlwind Drop Prediction: Employ Whirlwind Drop to catch opponents attempting front or side dashes.
- Vanishing Kick 2nd Use: Master the timing of the second Vanishing Kick for optimal combo extension and damage.
Pros and Cons of Martial Artist
| Aspect | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | Fast M1s, high combo potential, uncounterable ultimate moves. | Three base moves are blockable/partially blockable. |
| Defense | Head First grants armor, some moves offer i-frames. | Some ultimate moves have high endlag or can be countered. |
| Utility | Good AoE, can hit ragdolled players, useful against teamers. | Earth Splitting Strike sends enemies far, making follow-ups hard. |
| Awakening | Powerful finishers, bypasses many counters. | One of the shortest awakening durations (42 seconds). |
| Consistency | Three of four moves are hard to punish, good move-stacking potential. | Vanishing Kick and Head First can be inconsistent due to hitboxes. |
Against characters like Blade Master who spam abilities and stay at range, focus on closing the distance quickly. Use dash-ins and well-timed Vanishing Kicks to initiate combat and prevent them from zoning you out.
Optimizing Your Playstyle: Tips for Dominance
Maximizing your effectiveness as the Martial Artist requires continuous practice and refinement of your strategies.
Practice Regimen
Combo Drills
Spend time in practice mode perfecting your Bullet Barrage into Vanishing Kick and Head First sequences. Focus on consistent timing.
Counter Practice
Learn to recognize when opponents typically use their evade or counter moves and practice baiting them out before committing to your strongest attacks.
Awakening Efficiency
Understand the optimal moments to activate your Awakening and which ultimate move to use for different situations (e.g., Last Breath for a quick finish, Grand Fissure for AoE control).
Movement and Positioning
Work on your general movement and positioning to ensure you're always within striking distance or can quickly close gaps against ranged opponents.
While the Martial Artist excels at aggressive, close-range combat, being able to adapt your playstyle based on your opponent's character and tactics is what separates good players from great ones.
FAQ: Martial Artist Mastery
Q: What is the best way to start a combo as the Martial Artist?
The best move to start your combo with is **Bullet Barrage**. It allows for various follow-up attacks, especially when your enemy's ragdoll dash is canceled, setting up for extended sequences.
Q: Which ultimate move is the strongest for the Martial Artist?
**Last Breath** is considered the strongest ultimate move. It deals massive damage, is almost uncounterable, has a large hitbox, and can quickly finish a match, making it a formidable tool during your Awakening.
Q: How can I effectively use the Martial Artist's passive, Uptilting Beast?
To effectively use **Uptilting Beast**, first hit your enemy with **Vanishing Kick**, then M1 them into your mini-uppercut. Wait for them to fly away, and use **Vanishing Kick** once more. This extends the combo significantly and deals increased damage.
Q: Are there any moves I should avoid using if an enemy still has their evade dash?
You should never use **Head First** if your enemy still has their evade dash ready. They can either use their evade before the attack hits or spam it afterward to counter-combo you, leaving you vulnerable.