Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes - How to choose your Main Character!

[@rooflemonger]

Choose A Main for Under Night in Birth 2 is now here! As always these videos are here to help give you a general overview of the cast to help you understand what everyone can do, and we got timestamps everywhere so skip forward to whoever makes sense for you. These videos are always a titanic effort on my behalf so if you could spare a like it would be greatly appreciated as it really does help and otherwise, enjoy!

[@danielantonino3580]

"Idk the proper term for this but you can hit people with it" gotta be the most Rooflemonger phrase ever

[@disgustingg]

it's a garotte i'm pretty sure

[@isaiahwoodward5831]

A fun fact about Carmine: That red liquid isnt actually his blood, he just thinks it is so hes giving himself a placebo effect.

[@liquidjackson7172]

Man gas lights himself lol

[@PinkyJustice]

Are... You serious? This feels 50/50 real or shit post... I never paid attention to the plot, so I truly don't know.

[@TyuErt]

@@PinkyJustice real

[@coltonlavely4162]

we love a new fighting game golden age and all, but these devs are really wrecking havoc on this man's sleep schedule.

[@rooflemonger]

luckily before I was a youtuber I worked midnights for 10 years straight(and did college 3 of those years too) so I can handle lack of sleep better than most

[@ZachStarAttack]

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[@peteza2248]

Making one of these videos for each new fighting game is already awesome, but the fact that you always manage to get them out right on time is just stellar. Massive respect.

[@wittynickname4870]

I love how Kuon is just a love letter to a ton of ArcSys and French Bread characters. He’s got: Akiha’s Brilliant Wheel Zamasu’s Flight Izanami’s Thunderbolt Lance Roa’s Lightning Hime Light Pillars Beelzebub’s Langelaan Field Such neat little details.

[@rebelheart4456]

Yeah he's such a varied mix

[@argosfe7445]

Man, you are by far the most concise and informative fighting game channel on youtube.

[@rooflemonger]

I try my best

[@danielm5161]

The truth of this comment married with the fact that Roof apparently has never encountered the word protagonist before is bizarre

[@Kurinth]

Vatista is the coolest concept for a character design I think I’ve ever seen, they really said what if we took charge characters to their natural conclusion and ran with it, def my main when I pick this game up.

[@TAZERAT]

It's been 9 months now... How are your hands feeling pal?

[@Renoistic]

Yuzu is a really fun character. Pianoing the stick to chain the sword attacks together is very satisfying.

[@johncarnabucci4460]

You get a like and a comment for engagement because you’re the best and hardest working FGC content creator I know. Thank you for blessing us with Uni2 content!!!

[@rooflemonger]

🙏

[@rooflemonger]

Alright im gonna try for 10 essential tips tomorrow and I gotta start working on the Tekken choose a main tomorrow at midnight(no review copy for me cause bandai namco refuses to talk to me) so uh, pray for me lol

[@paulnoell39]

Bandai got some kinda beef with you?

[@rooflemonger]

@@paulnoell39 at this point maybe? No other company has ever been this impossible to reach, and I have reached out on many avenues and even have had billion dollar companies act on my behalf too. There's no way people didn't see my attempts, they just chose not to talk to me.

[@myerhq8307]

your timing was great because game doesn't even come out on Steam until later today. Thank you for these types of videos they're very helpful for people who have problems making decisions lol

[@zenwuu]

Oh perfect! New the the UNI series so this helps me a lot. Gonna have my hands full with this and Tekken

[@uratheboi1555]

I already knew Merkava was gonna be my main from the beta, but Kuon is absolutely gonna be a secondary. He's such a cool character and his moveset is worthy of the main boss title he has

[@demiurge2501]

Merkava is way more fun than I remember. I’m switching off of Carmine for him because he’s more complicated than I thought😂 don’t have as much time to play as I used to unfortunately

[@bbyjohn11]

I wanna play merkava too. Is he overly popular in this game?

[@baltharaaz9847]

​@bbyjohn11 I think he's pretty much middle of the pack.

[@bbyjohn11]

@@baltharaaz9847 that’s what I was hoping. I don’t want to be hated for picking the meta pick 😂

[@devilix123987]

@@bbyjohn11 Merkava wasn't *super* popular in Uniclr, but fairly represented (he's a very solid tricky character with options at basically all ranges). However I've heard that people were saying he might be top tier in this game, as all the best characters in UNICLR are apparently nerfed in UNI 2 (particularly Vatista and Byakuya~)

[@keystonelyte]

Some notes about the game (in hindsight almost exclusively tips for Waldstein lol): The 720 "Double Circle" mechanic on Waldstein doesn't just add damage; when you reset to neutral you drop closer to your opponent than if you had just done the 360. If you're wondering, "How the hell do I nail a standing 720 in a game that doesn't have much of a jump buffer on the grappler?" just know that you kind of just don't? Here's a list of moves I know of that give you the "standstill" required to fit a 720. 3C (this is actually the go to for a lot of shenanigans, very good for whiffing into 720C). Typically you'd throw this out after a blocked 5/2A, you'd be surprised how many people get lost in the sauce long enough to eat this. This feels kind of obvious, but just a forward dash. It's a little tight because Walds dash is kinda... stubby, but it's tenable. Assault > j.6C is for opponents that like to jump a lot. If they jump, instant wallbounce into combo, if they stay grounded this whiffs over their head, giving you the time to get off your throw. Kind of risky but useful anyway. Assault > j.(C) will technically not come out period off of an assault. This is a nice mixup that actually works better when your opponent KNOWS that the animation for "Increase" C will not finish before you hit the dirt on an assault. The mix is that at any moment you can release C and the uncharged move will split their wig. If they stand there like a dingus and let you hit the ground next to them, they are already grabbed. Techable command throws are typically referred to as "Gold Throws" by the community. This doesn't increase your understanding of how they work, that was explained just fine, you'll just know going forward that this is what someone is talking about if they say something is a "Gold Throw." You can do a LOT of specials off of whiffed normals, try stuff out and get creative.

[@oneb3low]

This series of videos has been so helpful during the current fighting game boom. Thanks for always covering these characters a bit past the surface level.

[@lalo2513]

BEST VIDEO I EVER WATCHED (yes i watched it in x10000 speed) Jokes aside, thanks for your hard work Roof. You're always making the most insane helpful content, ultra kudos my man. (PD: Mika and Wagner mains rise up!)

[@OlivesAndMints]

Mika and Wagner main checking in, can't wait to hop back into UNI with my favorite gorilla girls

[@mattasaurs]

Hell yeah! I never really used Wagner much but Mika is fun, I struggle with this game a lot though, no clue how to get in safely when everyone has fast hitting fullscreen moves

[@MrStimpson38]

I didn't.. KNOW.. you made this video, but... I knew you made this video. Thank you for it.

[@Kadarin187]

The Kaguya combo was a thing of beauty. If I could ask for anything for future main guides, I'd love a combo from everyone to see the character in motion

[@JB_CY]

Not sure why but Hyde is one of the coolest main characters in fighting games to me. I don't usually go the "main guy" but he's so sick looking.

[@SomeRandomDude821]

Hyde is just great in general. He's got a solid gameplan with a good projectile, a DP, strong normals including a ridiculous antiair, many normals that chip, and cool delayed-rekka pressure. In lore, he's a pretty chill guy and doesn't really like fighting or killing people, unlike Seth, Carmine, Hilda, Wagner, etc. He's a got some pretty classic "novice chosen one" going on --- I once saw him described as "a level 1 character with a maxed weapon" --- but he's easily my favorite shoto and in my favorite characters in any fighting game.

[@yugimumoto1]

yeah I'm actually considering picking him despite me never really liking MC characters

[@jeffclendening570]

I was scouring linne’s command list to find out what her dragon did, and decided to main her when I realized it’s just her lil buddy

[@rooflemonger]

everyone needs a little buddy

[@bodhimind108]

If Kitty Pryde and Lockheed were in an anime fighting game.

[@shmooters5599]

Been waiting for this vid. This is my first foray into UNI, with very little fighting game experience under my belt. Played some Test in strive, and Cag in GBVSR. Have been pointed towards Hilda here and I must agree, she seems like my jam and looks super cool. Appreciate the early vids, we shall see how this goes but I'm feeling hopeful

[@theoneandonlyobobo]

In case anyone is wanting to pick up hyde. His grab also gives you a wall bounce in the corner to start a combo

[@samedwards3186]

Can always count on the Roofle comment section to give me at least one piece of tech I’ve never heard of lmao

[@sploof389]

This game looks infuriating and I love it, big thanks for making this video, has helped me learn a ton about what character does what. I've also gained "after the fact" in my vocabulary.

[@DannyTheBarGod]

I love these videos. I like the spider kid although Carmine has dope appeal. Kuon is awesome as well as Yuhuriza. Trying to lock down a main this week and start labbing

[@IamDrerex]

Thanks for posting these for every fighting game, they are super helpfull

[@CloudBuilderMetba]

I am so happy to see you cover this. This is my favorite franchise, and it’s not even close. The main reason is the characters. So thank you for this.

[@kumwagen]

these videos are probably the most helpful videos for new fighting games, and it seems like only roofle does them! thanks man keep it up

[@rooflemonger]

to get them out in a timely manner, only im dumb enough to do them, and do them justice lol. The effort behind these is easily the most of any video I do

[@kumwagen]

@@rooflemonger i appreciate you! keep up the good work my canadian friend

[@TF33554]

Thank you for these guides! Really appreciate all the effort you put into putting these vids together. Your channel's been my #1 source for all things fighting games for about a year now. Cheers!

[@rooflemonger]

🙏

[@tyreefowlkes7455]

​@@rooflemonger Does this game have playstation tournaments like guilty gear strive?

[@darkseidomega2585]

Got the game but didn't want to play it until I finished this video, didn't know you bro but this video made me a sub very detailed and informative I felt like a kid reading a gaming mag when they covered a new fighting game and then go to the arcades to use the knowledgeable I got, now I'm gonna play the game thanks and gonna check your other stuff later. Cya.

[@d_dante0671]

I swear your videos always pop up when i'm trying a new fighting game, or just trying to find a character to play. I don't even have this game yet but it helped a lot just seeing who might fit me the most keep up the good work👍👍

[@hellayeproductions6739]

In regards to Akatsuki: His dash is actually the best in the game, way better than other characters runs, because this game has dash blocking. Dash blocking is where you dash forward and then quickly block, which allows to you to move forward while blocking. Most characters will only get to move forward a little with the momentum from running, but since Akatsuki's dash moves him so far forward, he can block while he moves that entire distance. Also, you can combo even with the non metered version of the parry. It can be followed by his B tatsu for some quick damage, or you can use his A tatsu to go into a longer combo. Akatsuki is a really aggressive character who does explosive damage when he gets in, in addition to having some really cool looking combos. He has a reputation for being the funnest shoto character ever made, so I highly recommend people try him out!

[@code974ap]

thank you sooooo much man ! and just in time before the oficial release ! you must have many work with uni 2 and tekken 8 release at praticly the same time ! So a relay huge thanks here for your work and dedication ! This is the first time i am so hype for a FG release and hope to see more content on this game with you ! So now lets watch this and see if i will go for kaguya or not ^^

[@peanutpablo9596]

I unfortunately laughed extremely way too hard at that "prah-tah-ganist" part

[@rooflemonger]

then the joke has succeeded

[@moloko912]

Thank you so much for doing this video. It helps a lot and the quality is always top notch

[@gabrielhowell6355]

Finally the wait is over, literally as soon as I leave work the game available to play

[@Gutock]

Yeah, I think even though I suck at anime fighters compared to SF, I'm very excited to try out Chaos and Orie. Thank you so much for this series, definitely a necessary watch to get a grasp on characters! Thank you again!!!

[@yorogo8152]

Soooo Akatsuki is in the game ?! Thats great i love the character and its original game !! And thx for your hard work roofle you reignited my love for this genre of games

[@goldenboy_808]

This was super helpful! Never played uni but im thinking of getting into it! I’m thinking of either playing Wagner, Vatista, Tsurugi, or Akatsuki

[@go-gogodlike6179]

Time to study at the UNI again. It was one of my first fighting games and I was dabbling with Chaos and Enkidu. This time I think I'll try maining Lonny, Wald, Nanase, Seth, or Mika.

[@kynlem]

thank you thank you thank you for this video! thanks all of your “choose a main” videos, actually. got me into so many great games.

[@Hashshashiyin]

been a linee and eltnum main since the old, cool to see they added some new moves

[@happyphiri4237]

Hyde is pretty cool looking in design Ill definitely check him and Kuon out

[@aizarashi8244]

Kuon has some heavy shades of F-Hime from all the way back in old Melty Blood. Thanks for making this video!

[@skyalexander8361]

Hilda mains be warned no one will enjoy playing against you

[@MultiBatikan]

What about the other zoners?

[@skyalexander8361]

@@MultiBatikan what about them? Lol Jk vatista can be oppressive too but hilda is just another level of annoying

[@ryanlanier2543]

Hilda's obnoxious personality is why I choose her personally lol. kaguya looks like more of a menace personally but I'm new so I'll find out I guess

[@cameronsmith9562]

I would rather face a Hilda player than a Vatista player. I hate facing Guile in Street Fighter, and I really hate playing against a good Vati.

[@MLmaster135]

Yuzuriha's one of the most interesting characters to me despite always having fun playing her she's truly a pretty big technical char due to needing to hold down a diff button for stance and knowing which button does what for attacks and combos, the dodge timing in stance's pretty tough too since it needs some finesse to react to the enemy attack fast enough for her to hit. BBTag Yuzu while simplified, always felt perfect to me, its prob the difference in game mechanics/flow. but her stance and some attacks there feels better in terms of flow cuz you don't have to constantly hold down a button/change it on the fly. but I've learned to appreciate how to Yuzu in her source game, and I have fun playin her even if her combos don't work all too well, cuz you quickly realize the hitstun on some of her moves just ain't enough at times even with the freeflow of unique combos one can do- Uni Yuzu's one of dem true hand-breakers but she's a char I really appreciate how some of the good players are able to take her so far. Hyde's also a very nice mc char, especially with his projectile upgrade in Dark Lotus Anthesis. his ease of use aside, I've always loved playing him since he's my true main- Seth's legit one of those chars I don't think I could ever fathom how to play, he's most deff the true definition of a hand-breaker in uni. that command grab input in his command list is actually insane, since it looks simple but its really hard to pull off. Seth's deff one of the hardest chars to play as next to Yuzu in their source game, to the point I actually prefer the BBTag version of both at times, especially Seth. and I applaud those who're even able to master him or Yuzu.

[@teamonepiecemugenos2818]

great video. I always liked Under Night, but since it didn't have rollback, I didn't want to buy UNIST 1... now this game makes me want to give it an intense try. Thank you very much for the video. Possibly I will use Yusuriha

[@kirkshanghai]

I've only very recently gotten into fighting games, but I have 100% fallen in love with this franchise in particular. Unfortunately, so many characters I think look the coolest have movesets that are difficult for me to grasp as a newbie (like Gordeau, Enkidu and Byakuya). Fortunately, videos like this are helping me get the ropes :) Thank you so much!

[@TVs_Brent]

I was just wondering if you were gonna do a choose a main for UNI and you were already on it. Nice!

[@heartrobin]

18:50 oh yeah he got Urien’s fireball, maining him

[@thisistherun4015]

Learning more about this game to play it more and potentially commentate for locals. This is really helpful as a head start to get familiar with the cast.

[@neon-lake]

T8 right after this one... Busy week my guy Take care of yourself

[@rooflemonger]

im trying my best to not die

[@BGTournaments]

look, i just pick who looks cool. i've learned every style in fg's too because of it, it's dope.

[@emaculatej650]

Well done. So Many fun characters in this game

[@danman3268]

I probably gonna buy this game with a friend. We have a thing where we play sets together for fun in BBCF and Xrd. This video convinced me to add this game to that list. Characters look so cool.

[@xeas1096]

As a Kenshi player in MK1, a Zato player in Strive, and a Carl player in blazblue, It’s not gonna take much to know who I’ll be playing. I’ll still give the whole vid a watch tho cause some of these characters look pretty cool

[@MrDuckyWucky]

Planning to pick up this game in 5-6 hours. Thanks for the overview! I think Ill try Mika or Enkidu

[@venkkat3863]

I've been looking foreward to this - Count Dooku

[@Romchec]

The best way to choose your main is to choose the one you like best by appearance)) This method has never let me down))

[@dylantarrant4387]

Can’t wait to try carmine out tonight. Phonon was my old main. The new comers are nice.

[@RedLineOneGC]

My guy!!! Im here for it!! 😎

[@d3lta_p]

Your accent when reading japanese names is endearing

[@wynnjones2435]

I always think of under night as the game where everyone has a lot of range and there's a grid with reverse beat, even in BBtag most of the characters had Superior range then all the characters that were in that crossover and\or they seem to have ways to get around Big range because that's what their game is clearly based around

[@demiurge2501]

Great video! My only real complaint is that you could have covered merkava’s flight a bit longer. He has an air backdash which it really important, especially alongside his jump b

[@friskydrinklunkybank1108]

Gonna shill for vat I never really was on charge characters but learning her back in UNIST got rid of my mashing habit and just made me realise how cool she is gameplay wise once she clicks

[@shane3674]

How long does it take you to learn every characters properties? These are some of my very favorite videos you do and I can always appreciate the time it must take to learn what every character does and how they operate.

[@battlericky17]

Loved the first one. Merkava/gordeaux main. Watching the whole vid no skips regardless

[@starcast3905]

Feels like this game takes character archetypes and makes the best version of them possible

[@AlexLoeding]

UNI 1 is my favorite 2D fighting game. It’s also my favorite 2D Anime Fighter! Not even Melty Blood Type Lumina can top it! I still haven’t played UNI 2. I’m kind of afraid that UNI 2 is going to make UNI 1 pointless. I hope there’s a reason to have both. I love your how to choose your main videos! Great work! Thank You! I’d love to see a comparison between UNI 1 & UNI 2! UNI is a near perfect fighting game series!

[@Ryuryusu]

Under night never fails to impress for the first time in my years of playing fighting games I actually want to play a zoner and want them as my secondary

[@themorbidkid187]

I was a Phonon main in the first game, but after playing Kaguya in this I absolutely love her. Very fun playstyle!

[@theetrip199]

Ive been officially engagement baited because that mispronounced Akatsuki genuinely stunned me

[@mattasaurs]

Please do an in depth guide on Mika! Id like to know what some good practical combos and tools would be. I really struggle with pressure and offense in fighting games and everything feels very unsafe in this game

[@rooflemonger]

id love to do character guides but there's the little problem of tekken is launching tomorrow lol. I wish they released this with more time to breathe

[@balakebeats5590]

This is my first ever Under Night game and i was super shocked to see Akatsuki in this game, i used to play Blitzkampf with my boy and i feel like i gotta main him for the nostalgia factor

[@aegisreflector1239]

Thank you for Under Night content

[@dkolb]

Favorite part was "You ****! This is the END!" who all thinks Carmine has a Deviantart and has My Chemical Romance Posters on his wall? He's just so sassy as you said @rooflemonger.

[@VivalaG]

I have not played UNI or the original game that Akatsuki comes from, but there's always something about Akatsuki that's really appealing to me. He is so unapologetically Shoto in a game full of wacky anime fighters that it's kinda endearing.

[@jackkelly9048]

I tried Uniclr but didn't feel like I found a character I clicked with, I didn't even realize Orie was in the game?! and now im checking out 2Unis coverage and seeing this badass nun with a fencing sword jumping across the screen and everything, I feel foolish, I must mend my ways by trying a new character

[@ragna6410]

Yuzuriha and Hyde since the first game. ❤

[@Faming59]

i love linne. she has good movement options, good mixup options and just good moves in general. but she's fair though

[@chrisryan5329]

Probably not getting this game but I'm glad i can watch gameplay to see if it'll change my mind. Thanks 🙏

[@heartrobin]

Been waiting for this one🙄

[@saviormonroe-lh7oh]

Its a shame this game might get slept on hard because Tekken 8 is so close to the release. But games like these have a HARDCORE fanbase even tho niche, so it might do exactly what the devs expect.

[@haroldtaylor6830]

"Wow! Look at all of these super unique and interesting characters! Maybe I should try out one of these zoners or Seth's rushdown stuff." Why am I lying to myself, I am going to be playing Wall to Waldstien.

[@justinboggin9086]

Enkidu has some great tools you left out. Notably I'm amazed you skipped his force function. Its turbo value anti air as if he havoks off it he launches you so hard he lands then you fall in front of him with him having plenty of time to do an optimal combo. I also like his 236 C (quarter circle forward, meter spend). Its a projectile immune rush punch that hits so hard its often used to cash out meter for extra damage at the end of his combos. However it also has wall bounce so if you have someone cornered and call out a projectile with it you can go right into his corner optimal (which is a hilarious kicking juggle that everybody should see at least once).

[@Senumunu]

Orie is such a clean character design the Persona summon distracts from that i wish she had more fencer moves

[@TheFirehands150]

The old days of me poking people with Orie nonstop in bad connection are long gone. Lol

[@Artvuka]

This is hands down my all time favorite anime fighting game, let's go!!🙏🏾🙏🏾❤

[@aetherdryth1]

Did i stroke out or was there only one big boi grappler?!?!

[@rooflemonger]

there is only one traditional grappler as you would call it in this game yeah

[@shazbeet]

the moment kuon started flying i had a heart attack, this is truly a long live melty blood moment

[@njnjhjh8918]

Gun toting, leggings, ace operator of a religious organization, rekkas, bullets go up and bounce down, and invincible spot dodge with follow ups!? Holy shit, she's Petra Johanna Lagerkvist from Aracana Heart series

[@berzerk130]

yo roof is gonna devour the views from all 3 people who have ever heard of this

[@itsyaboijordan415]

Played Yuzuriha in the first Under Night game. But then I realized I'm more of a simple guy who likes characters aren't too complex. So I switched to Wagner.

[@rooflemonger]

yuzu is part of the fighting game waifu curse, too complex for many who would seek her

[@kmartrewards1429]

lmao other way around for me, wagner was too unga and i found her too simple, switched to yuzu and have put like 250 hours on her. If you ever want you could switch back, the yuzu players on the discord are always willing to help

[@VegaMain]

Never even seen this game before but looks cool. I’m still going to watch most the video.

[@sabelaine6044]

The fact that Eltnum can perfect reload like gears of war is my favorite thing. Shit yeah!

[@zerdodylan]

gonna watch this whole vid just to pick hyde man

[@TheBigFirmHandshake]

The video should only be 15 secs. Everyone should be Gordeau mains, “You get a mortal slide, and you get a mortal slide”

[@NuckleBebop]

The only 2d Fighter i need since Xrd now has Rollback, as a Tekken player i loved this game as soon as i realized it had dashblock, feels so great to play,...time to get my Gordeau right!

[@BloodSportA2]

I wonder if any other Melty Blood/Tsukihime fans feel the same, but I always thought there was a funny meta quality to Carmine's design, in that it seemed like French Bread put what was basically Tohno SHIKI (yes, different from Tohno Shiki) in this game after never making it to the MB roster.

[@TheMinusTee]

hyde is the Pro-antagonist.. he's a pro at being an antagonist SeemsGood