Guilty Gear Strive - Potemkin Tips & Tricks Guide

[@rooflemonger]

*EDIT* Keep in mind this guide was made earlier on in the games life! While 95% of everything in here is still applicable, a few things like the throw option select have been patched out so keep more modern changes in mind! The Potemkin tips and tricks guide is now here! Weighing in at a titanic hour and 16 minutes, only the biggest for the big boy! As always these videos cover everything and more, so there's timestamps on everything if you wanna skip around to whatever sounds good to you, all stuff from the basics to advanced concepts and everything inbetween. Potemkin has a lot of nice little tricks but in the end everything revolves around landing that Potemkin buster, so go out and grab some fools!

[@rickertvimbrant2002]

How do I open up people who crouch in the corner and punish with jabs?

[@rooflemonger]

@@rickertvimbrant2002 if they just spam jabs hit them? you need a bit more context here. Someone crouching in the corner vs potemkin is almost best case scenario for him

[@sephie1343]

Do you have any tips on doing the rc Pot buster? My buster inputs are clean and I swear I'm doing them as fast as I can I still can't get it out fast enough to cancel the rc. I end up Just rcing and the game eats my buster input.

[@redrock4786]

"Potemkin BUSTER" will now haunt my nightmares. Thank you.

[@noah__jd4883]

FDB charge can reflect projectiles, but it goes from being an “automatic” ish reflect to a very strict manual timing.

[@LoadedTunafish]

I just wanna say that its noticeable how much effort and passion you're putting into these videos. They're always enjoyable.

[@rooflemonger]

thank you friend

[@soufdagod5742]

Rightt??? When I have a question or a struggle about the game and in need of help, rooflemonger is always my first choice on KZbin and he never fails

[@dragojevicmilos356]

roofle the goat still isn't tired of explaining what being safe and unsafe on block for the millionth time

[@rooflemonger]

There's always new people that don't know, so I always gotta bring it up

[@dragojevicmilos356]

@@rooflemonger and thats why ur the mvp 👊

[@godlywarrior7520]

I usually don’t play grapplers, but Potemkin is just too fun

[@anzol4523]

pot made me a grappler player, i don't think i can ever go back

[@srseki]

@@anzol4523 Pot has many option to close the gap, try playing SFV Gief against Guile, you will see the difference

[@michawoo9560]

He made me play a grappler

[@anzol4523]

@@srseki i only barely know how to use those options and command grabbing is dangerously addictive. i will likely play more gief and less shotos moving forward

[@icannotthinkofaname6248]

Especially hitting 2H as anti air and landing ur HPB

[@Wildzide00]

I think Hammer Fall deserves it own little guide, learning how to always charge after each normal and special to properly use Hammer Fall has to be as important as learning to Kara Buster since you should be using it after every single knockdown even if you are almost point blank with the opponent.

[@Ironpecker]

Pretty much this video: "You know, hitting these other normals and specials are cool, but what about making them potempkin busters?" Loved this, potempkin is so fun and it's straightforward plan and very evident weaknesses actually helped me a lot to climb floors! Thank you rooflemonger

[@metalgeartrusty]

I love how gg in general has little zoning. The purpose of fireballs in gg is usually to run behind them and make pressure stronger. Then, on top of that, pot has dope tools to deal with fireballs. Beyond fdb, everytime faust and anji toss anything, i slide head them on reaction (to be fair maybe i just haven’t ran into anjis/fausts who will block after throwing a projectile). Gg’s take on fighting games is for fun in a lot of ways. Take defense. With burst, even a grappler like pot has 2 dp’s per match, that u can even perform while getting hit (depending on the combo/spacing) this allows you to be mentally engaged, even while getting hit.

[@TheSweetSpirit]

Even Axl isn't like most zoners from other GG games!

[@antimatterj6005]

Wow. you've seriously expanded my options. Honestly can't believe I've gotten to floor 9 with the child's play I've been doing compared to the tech in this video.

[@littlegentleman3262]

Alright, time to command grab the world

[@dalodulo1373]

I must give a like to pot players. Why? Because heavenly potemkin busters are the only way I get to see heaven as an anji player.

[@TheChocolateDrop2]

@@dalodulo1373 goddam😂😂😂😂

[@dalodulo1373]

@@TheChocolateDrop2 I love anji, but he's just not that good lmao.

[@TheChocolateDrop2]

@@dalodulo1373 he's for sure in the middle at least. You just gotta get the reads and punish with a punch combo when they hit your guard point

[@dalodulo1373]

@@TheChocolateDrop2 Yet his game plan falls apart if your opponent is even remotely patient. The simplest answer if he gets in is block. If he does anything other then the low fujin, hit punch or grab. If he does the over head option? Just block it, it's a full combo punish after.

[@mtndewcodealbino2755]

I don’t even play Potemkin but your guides are always so well done I love watching them no matter the character.

[@ItsMaybell1ne]

God the amount of content in this video makes me so happy. As someone playing his first Guilty Gear game, I'm so excited for your future uploads.

[@shanegraham5154]

The long awaited Potemkin bible

[@Nooctae]

Man, when you hear 6f of backdash invul, it sounds so bad, but heh, modern times. For anyone curious, in +R, his backdash is 21f duration... with 20f of invincibility LOL

[@snitchbug]

and then on top of it you had invincible 4f potbuster

[@Mark-hn1vu]

+R?

[@Nooctae]

@@Mark-hn1vu Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R, commonly just referred as +R, is the last version of the third guilty gear fighting game. It's the last GG game made with sprite instead of 3D models, and it's still very popular because it has official rollback netcode too since late 2020. It cost 3 dollars during steam sales if you're ever interrested at where all of this Strive crazyness came from.

[@dovesr0478]

My man. Strive is the first FG I'm putting actual time into, and I chose Pot as my main. This came out at a perfect time.

[@Gilbot9000]

This video doubled the length of my worksheet of Potemkin notes. Thank you for your expertise, Rooflemonger. I struggle coming up with mix/oki options so having a giant list of things to memorize and internalize in downtime when I can't play is so handy. We appreciate the effort you put in!

[@soleil2947]

You are truly a star, Mr Rooflemonger. Thank you for this bountiful guide.

[@tmp-3mtempest79]

Going to have to watch this across multiple sessions, but I'm 45 minutes in and already filling in major gaps in my Potemkin play. Thank you for making this guide!

[@srseki]

1:13:50 you can 8426KP for Kara buster, during jump landing, jab or Garuda recovery frames etc The true value of 270 motion is punishing, it's lot faster to 4268 from blockstun Great guide overall, thanks for the love to our big boy lol

[@Enigmata23]

My jaw dropped at the blue Roman cancel buster. That shit is terrifying

[@alwars280996]

This video is amazing, ty so much!! For people new to fighting games like me, sometimes it feels like there s a lack of guides like this one because there s tons of videos that show combos and stuff assuming that you are more or less an experienced player and they just throw a bunch of notations at you with little or nothing else. So again, thanks. I really appreciate this kind of guides

[@Jigahaganaga]

I don't play pot, but I am still looking forward to watching this the whole way through. Massive respect for the amount of not only work, but time pressured stressful work it would have taken to get something this big done so fast.

[@StardustSynchron]

Oh dang this is it. I don’t play Potemkin but feel like I gotta see this for the match up.

[@sibanbgd100]

Don't jump, don't wakeup attack, don't do plus on block combos, don't projectile and quit the game with full Pot Tension

[@SaiyanMeditation]

He delivers.

[@SevoraLF]

I don’t even play Potemkin but I will watch this as I am sure I will learn valuable things to keep in mind when going against him as well!

[@thedocmmd1366]

Holy god this a whole movie. I guess I’ll grab some popcorn while I’m at it. I don’t even play this man.

[@greasydiamond]

You're like a butter churning messiah. Thanks for going over so many things. It really gave a lot of insight. Worth watching several times over. Helps a ton with what I need to focus on.

[@TheGodOfPlum]

I played Pot a ton in the betas and thought I had a good grasp on the character. Then I went online in the full game and got washed and knocked down like three floors lol. This video honestly really got me out of the rut I was in, not just that I was losing but I was getting really demoralized about even playing him anymore. I was seriously underutilizing his kit and I'm having a ton of fun again. So seriously thanks for this, I'm glad to be a sub.

[@YouGuessIGuess]

I've always loved Potemkin so it's great to see so many new players picking him up for the first time. Thank you so much for making guides like these for new and longtime Pot fans like me!

[@DJKHAI23]

Just what I expected from Rooflemonger an hour guide for Potemkin. I don’t play him but at least for those that do they have pointers. I’ll watch some of these tips for pointers for my Ramlethal to help fight the big man and stuff to look at for.

[@datafogao]

I Will use this Guide as the only potemkin player of my group of friends

[@justusmorran4283]

This video is great for beginners and those who have already put in the time with Potemkin. I'm only 3/4 through have already learned a lot. Floor 9 BTW

[@doomkid360]

I never play grapplers, I have zero experience with Potemkin before this game, and I absolutely love him. My biggest issue is that I have such a hard time landing pot busters in matches, but I've been taking notes, and I def plan on rewatching this video. This is such GOOD content, I'm SO excited.

[@chrisbrockington2109]

Loved the guide! Keep up the awesome work, Rooflemonger! Fun fact for those needing help doing the Potemkin Buster from the fast blue RC: the 270-degree alternate input works wonders.

[@SnappySanad]

AN HOUR???? You really gonna make me main Potemkin huh... 😭

[@maitrepippin989]

not watching this cuz i don't play pot but excited for these to start coming out ! your videos are the best us scrubs could hope for

[@Keno_jm]

Such a detailed guide, thanks! This is the coolest character in the gamme for me but I didn't properly understand his oki game. Time to lab. Do you have any tips on the Axl Low matchup? It feels almost impossible to play (assuming both players are around the same high skill level).

[@rooflemonger]

patience is key number 1 above all, don't get frustrated or flustered. That said its hard, and its probably the single most lopsided match in the game. All I can say is spending a lot of time in the air helps cause you can't win on the ground. I am still learning the matchup myself

[@pocketsand4225]

The pain of knowing he won't do a guide this in depth for millia, still love the content roof and greatly appreciate it.

[@specialfx727]

not even a potemkin main but watching this because its entertaining to watch you

[@sxstrngsamurai13]

just wanted to say thanks for helping get me over my initial, newbie hump of learning how to use potemkin. Combined with dustloops in-depth data, your videos have been indispensable. Thanks again, can't wait for more material for the big boi!

[@phdbot4483]

Thanks again for making this wonderful guide! I shall take notes of the things I should be doing more! I especially like the idea of using Backwards Megafist to get out of certain frametraps, or the Potemkin Buster Option Select! 📝

[@marluxes]

Fantastic stuff. I'm sure you get comments like these semi-constantly, but could you hint at who you'll be doing guides like these for next? I'm eternally hungry for more content for my main (I-No) and love your stuff.

[@rooflemonger]

Potemkin was always gonna be first. Next? literally no idea, im gonna plan things out over next few days and go from there.

[@ashstryker3218]

just picked up potemkin and saw this came out not 20 minutes after, bless you roofle

[@kosmatt]

I actually felt myself getting better by watching this. Thanks for all the effort you put in for the best character!

[@ninjagumpi]

This is exactly the kind of video I needed. I’ve been practicing Potemkin Buster until my fingers bleed but I couldn’t seem to get myself into a position where I could use it without getting stuffed by people mashing. Thanks @rooflemonger, I’m gonna back break my way into the celestial realm with this!

[@Thristanity]

saw a compilation vid of the casts reaction when on the receiving end of heavenly pot buster. thought it was cool so I looked up Potemkin and ended on this video as I've been subscribed to you before. having seen this video sold me on strive. bought it yesterday and been enjoying playing as him. thanks rooflemonger!

[@axelfuryofficial8459]

This is pure gold. Thank you, very much bro!!

[@nevergon...9273]

I've rewatched this maybe 8 or 9 times over the last year amazing guide

[@SelenaGnomez]

Holy shit this is a ton of work. Thank you!

[@sithounproduction5113]

Awesome! My main is POT and stuck on floor 10. Hope this helps!

[@Jesus_is_Lord-]

That some quality Potemkin guide you got there mate. Thank you!

[@BrandonCollins907]

Thanks for the guide. It was very helpful. It's literally one of the best in depth guides on a character with inputs displaying I've ever seen. That extra bit on cheating buster input might be a game changer for me. Kara cancel gonna be a lot of dojo hours practicing. Thanks again.

[@simeoncabral2399]

I’m not even 10 mins in and I’m super impressed by the effort you have put in

[@carameljenkins]

Good lord the amount of content in this video is amazing. This is my first GG and I'm historically a grappler/big body player and this guide is an entire books worth of information. Very much appreciate the time and effort in putting this together and damn near everything said here is going into my character notes, as well as content from your supplemental vids. You've definitely earned a sub from me. Thank you for this, seriously.

[@williamresner7519]

Thanks for the great guide! Helping me get better into the pot mindset. Been following your content for strive and your explanations are super easy to follow. Can't wait to add more tools to my belt, particularly the heat knuckle rc into heavenly pot buster!

[@rokva5771]

Forgive me father rooflemonger for I have commited the sin of reaching floor 8 without using the buster. Truly, your teachings are the only way of reaching heaven XD

[@CumCaptain]

Bruh I got to 10 and did it twice because it's just a hard input to do on hitbox quickly

[@Chocolatebeeef]

I keep coming back to this video and learning more. thank you so much. Im having so much fun mixing people on Oki

[@Tangocharlie71]

Really appreciate your videos and attention to detail man. Your videos are the only reason I’m successful at all in this game.

[@justingtv4197]

Thanks brother, I always check your channel out when I am looking to switch my Guilty Gear game up. Please I need more of these Potemkin tips

[@MrStimpson38]

Just picked Potemkin up a couple days ago and noticed how info on him was lacking for Strive. Thanks for pulling through, Rooflemonger.

[@ERyder92]

Mannnnnn was waiting for this from you now I'm ready to play the big boi! Thanks again 🤠

[@DrewZGmusic]

Damn this video is good. Im a Melee player and I play Fox, so I thought I loved being a speedy rushdown bastard. But in Strive Potemkins terrifying mix ups are by far my favourite thing in the game, despite his lack of mobility.

[@hatosukejp]

I watched this video with 0 Potemkin knowledge and went from floor 5 to floor 7 in less than an hour. Thanks rooflemonger. Excited to see how far I can ride this train.

[@scottnotpilgrim]

Potemkin is just fun to play. Thanks for the guide!

[@turrent51]

Im so glad I found this I just started playing and I love grappling so I fell in love with Potemkin and this helped me so much

[@MoluskToeCheese]

Wow more than an hours worth of Pot knowledge? Jeez louiiiiiise you are spoiling us! Youre a super sayan of a human - thank you!

[@42VictorPessoa]

This is my first Guilty Gear, and I'm trying Potenkin. Your channel has helped me a lot, this guide is perfect, ty!

[@xKuinkinx]

YES! Been waiting for this, thank you!!

[@silentsmokeNIN]

You're my go-to for learning stuff.

[@rooflemonger]

Happy to be of help!

[@tylerkaeser1974]

Strive is my first guilty gear! This has been so helpful! Thanks so much! Something about potemkin just clicked, he’s my boy!

[@613trapman5]

Great video! Thank you!

[@tearokhum428]

Immediately liked even before watching cause this is gonna be hella good👌.

[@philipjohnson4094]

The blue Roman cancel mixup I didn’t know. That’s pretty good

[@whitezul]

Amazingly helpful!

[@mja3678]

this was really helpful, thank you very much

[@rzqhipnox1667]

Whoa, a long one. Thanks.

[@emibla8571]

What an incredible video! I loved. A lot of info and for my favorite character, Potemkin!. Thanks for the video and the effort to do it.

[@Djfakman]

You convinced me to buy the game with your video on How to choose your main character. You taught me how to enjoy this game with this video. Subscribed!

[@TheAssirra]

15 min "oh i am sure we nearing the end *checks the video length* "Mother of god"

[@hadestheinfernal]

i absolutely love potemkin and this guide is wonderful! i'm finally able to jump into strive thanks to a friend and this guide will hopefully help me more effectively use the big guy! thanks so much for all the effort you put into this and all your other videos. 🤙🏻

[@REPTILE.FOREVER]

Truly we do not deserve your generosity, Rooflemonger.

[@dazolvini]

"Hypocrisy is Potemkin´s true strength" Nothing else to add. Great work with the first big pot´s guide, thanks!

[@tivus]

GOD SaVE THE GREAT ROOFLMONGER THE ONE AND ONLY GUIDE IS NOW OUT THERE

[@TheGunpowder13]

im watching this before i even have the game, but i can already tell that this is super helpful! Thx for the info!

[@hammy9347]

I know I'll get to Celestial Floor now. Thanks for all the work you do!

[@Chocolatebeeef]

holy shit I saw this after seeing a pot in a recent tournament. This explains everything! you're the best

[@Brolythegodbreaker]

I knew about most of this but I have so much trouble doing it seeing you do the moves and give conentarty helps so damn much thanks man amazing video

[@1970sau]

This is the perfect video for me I am just two wins away from my VIP banner and there was some stuff that I learned that I didn't know before excellent video

[@dededoritos]

Couldn't ask for a better video!

[@TheCrimsonCat89]

Alex Gross, VA of Axl in Strive, is a Pot player!

[@BigWeebEnergy]

the trip armor cancel into buster feels so damn good, only pulled it in friendlys so far but man i cant wait to get that reflex down

[@richardjohnson8991]

Thank you so much! I'm ready to realign some spines!

[@timothyholley2546]

Holy shit I'm about to level up. Thanks for this huge video, can't wait to go through it all.

[@ThePlasticBowl]

Looking forward to picking him soon. I love Ram but gotta expand my Guilty Gear horizon a bit…. also gotta Potemkin Bust.

[@Sandstorming99]

thank you for the video Rooflemonger!

[@ScarletKako98]

I love your guides because even if I don't plan on playing the character it's still very useful to know what to expect while going up against them

[@carlospitteri3146]

oh yeah babyy i ahve been waiting for this one, just started playing and these will helo a lot specially the backwards megafist in corner which i already used hihihi

[@bosslca9630]

I love j.HS Counter into Heat Knuckle. It's my favorite way to (meterlessly) deny the sky.

[@maxcar7298]

Holy shit I saw 16 instead of an hour, well, I'm getting my popcorns ready then

[@glacierwolf2155]

I'm pulling out some paint to eat to understand this character.

[@maxcar7298]

@@glacierwolf2155 lmao

[@Loendall]

We can't thank you enough for making these videos. It would be great a series of "How to beat XXX". Most of times, regular players get caught by the same basic simple tricks from characters like Axl, Zato or so. Labbing these enemies it's difficult and it's almost impossible to understand what they're doing on a real match. Just a suggestion :)

[@moeenkhan021]

Thank you so much for your work, really needed this much appreciated.