SOULCALIBUR VI - KAYANE'S XIANGHUA COMBO VIDEO (with INPUTS & TIPS)

[@dububstep]

Thank you for blessing us with the forbidden knowledge

[@gabbonoo]

So sacred, it's da prescious. >_> .FORBIDDEN!

[@DanyF02]

I looked for a good combo video for Xianghua yesterday, couldn't find one and went to sleep. I just woke up, and saw that Kayane of all people just posted a reallllly good one, good timing, thanks!.

[@Insharai]

No freaking kidding! Didn't even notice it was her until I saw this comment. Cleanest video I've seen so far!

[@antwartalley3327]

As a Xianghua main on and off since SoulCalibur 2, I found this _extremely_ helpful; a lot of her old moves from the old games are hidden behind her Soul Charge, and compared to other characters, she takes a LOT of skill to use; I had no idea how to play Siegfried but I could still pick him up and rank up to F4 without trying, same for Nightmare, those characters for me at least just 'Work' but Xianghua doesn't have the benefits they do, you have to work hard with her, and even then, you don't really have any gimmicks to go with. No offensive rushdown like Groh, keepaway range game like Ivy, powergame like Sieg or Night, counter game like Raph, even Maxi and Talim can apply more pressure at phone-booth range than she can, she's just plain hard to play xD Xianghua doesn't have any moves you can 'get lucky' with and score huge damage, you have to control the match, and learning these combos and mixups is how it's done. You win whenever you make your opponent hesitate, then her mixups and stance stuff will give them headaches XD I had no idea how to use her low throw save for on people who tried to crouch my high throw-- to think that you could force them into a crouching state and low throw them-- like that's next level play to me haha I fucking love this video. I needed this so badly You sir, are a Chai Family Hero. And have made a Subber out of me. Good luck in the tournies!

[@smawood342]

kayane is a woman you know lol

[@antwartalley3327]

@@smawood342 LMAO sure I mean now I do xD

[@salvadorpascualvelez8028]

The most damaging combo she can do in this video does like 10 damage more than Nightmare 6B whit charge, she can be fun but compare to other characters she is not worthit imo. If you want a rewarding character that takes skill to play pick Ivy or if you want to turn you brain off, Siegfried vs Nightmare

[@salvadorpascualvelez8028]

I also have played her since Soul Calibur 1 by the way, still gonna use her in this one but im not going to any tournament

[@poultriarchy]

This is my first Soul Calibur and I picked up Xianghua unintentionally in the single player mode. Thought her sword looked cool when customising my character and I fell in love with the play style. Found your guide doc for the character online and was blown away by how useful it was. This video looks like it’s gonna be an absolute gold mine. Cheers from a new fan.

[@kotoasty]

Not sure if you know this but Kayane is actually one of the top SC players in the world, so there’s no one better to learn about Xian than from her (and if you already knew then this is a little redundant lol)

[@poultriarchy]

Photoastsynthesis I’d heard that she was good but didn’t realise she was that good! Damn, might have to binge some vods. Also, excellent pfp dude

[@kotoasty]

fugl kylling Always nice helping others in the FGC... and thanks lol this pic is one of my favorites

[@Hibernial]

Every character looks so damn fun in this game. Seriously. Awesome combos and video of Xianghua!

[@somethingsomething9006]

As someone who has always admired Xianghua's play style since SC1, but never really tried to play her much, now is the time, and this video helped immensely! I'm a Nightmare/Siegfried main since SC1, and I'm looking for a second/third character and now I got it!

[@nigelyoung3564]

This is very helpful tips on to uses xianghua because I have trouble on her playstyle but now I starting to understand on you uses her. Thank You Kayane.

[@SunaGuidesPL]

Long time Xianghua fan here. Decided to make a combo guide myself. Xianghua has so much control, speed, fakes and safety. She's amazing :-) As are you, Kayane! Thank you for all your hard work.

[@carriescrammer6736]

I love the fact that you always take the time to give us a lot of info in the description. Great vid, and keep up the good work!

[@FluffyThieves]

This video is what finally convinced me I’m not cut out for fighting games lmao

[@bottlecapster9586]

I'm not even a Xianghua fan but this is absolutely amazing! Remind me to never get on your bad side lol. Also, I also wanted to say dear lord the thumbnail for this video is gorgeous!

[@everworldjalil2165]

I'm not a Xianghua main, but your skill makes me want to be.

[@Asellus]

Been thinking of picking her up again since she was once my main back in SC and SCII. This is going to definitely help out a lot. I thank you for posting this!

[@rick2402]

Man I wish every pro player did combo guides like you. Thanks Kayane!

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

First time SC player and I picked Xianghua because of your guides, thank you very much!

[@aaronpelchat7699]

The video we've been waiting for! I just picked up Xianghua for the first time over the last few days and I cant wait to try a few of these out! Thanks Kayane!

[@exaltedpenguin4547]

I don't play Xianghua but this is one of most detailed combo guides I have ever seen o.o

[@NotBuyingCrap21]

BIG HIT. When you tweeted yesterday I was super excited. I'm glad you're enjoying this game. Makes me happy to see you playing!

[@skylessnights]

Thank you Queen for blessing us with thy knowledge we are forever grateful ❤️👑

[@capobum1139]

Thank you so much! This is my first Soul Calibur and Xinaghua just seems like what I like. This has helped me so much so fast!

[@jtrounce6027]

Started this game off with Geralt thinking he'd be the shiz. After a while I realized just how much I hate him. He feels slow and I don't enjoy playing around with heavy gauge usage to actually have a chance at winning matches. I played around with a few characters, but didn't really find anything I loved. I eventually decided to pick up Xianghua. I absolutely love how aggressive and fluid she is. She's easily my favorite character that I've invested in and I finally began consistently winning matches. Thanks for the combo video. There were a few I still didn't know about before watching this.

[@johnnonamegibbon3580]

You make Soul Calibur seem more combo friendly than it even is. lol Good shit.

[@sphaerah]

Tu es vraiment la seule personne a nous avoir toujours mis au jus pour soulcalibur tu as toujours été en quelque sorte ma petite lumière , je t'ai connue via la chaîne game one il y a maintenant quelques temps déjà et je suis forte heureuse de toujours te suivre aujourd'hui

[@Kayanetv252]

Merci beaucoup pour ce message adorable :)

[@Laughingcoyote1213]

Thnx Kayabae. This will help alot

[@coreyharrison4180]

I've been toying with the potential of 9K K too! Lots of great setups from that move and it jumps over lows. Thanks for this!

[@SoftBreadSoft]

I just started learning Xianghua so this helps a lot c: thank you. I found this combo, you probably know by now. 22/88K, SXS K, 6B B. 59 damage

[@Kayanetv252]

Yes, I forgot to mention it ! To be honest, I don't use 22K at all in my game plan for now, but I'll try to find setups for this.

[@SoftBreadSoft]

@@Kayanetv252 I've used it a couple times and it doesn't work out, it's too slow/not evasive enough :(

[@xxSup3rMarioxx]

Thank you Kayane! As a Xianghua main also this is really helpful!

[@SoldatCrinale]

That first mix up combo....highly abused. It's so good. Will def be taking her to the lab. She looks fun to use.

[@wonsterchan]

Great tutorial! And btw Kayane you made it!!! 2B is in the game now!!!!

[@smash44556677]

Ah! My goddess! I’ve waited patiently for this blessing 🙏🙏🙏

[@AzpecTProductionz]

This was gonna be my next character too. Right on time!

[@EMPER0RC0W]

Ah! you beat me to it! great video! I was in the middle of making a xianghua video and I saw this! I learned a lot! but I think I need to change some of my combos now, you seem to have found alot more damage than me in many situations >__

[@GozieZilla]

Was waiting for her to make this

[@swanheart2965]

Thank you! I'll start my training with Xianghua.

[@thecamelchannel1467]

I don't have the game yet and it'll be my first game in the series, but this is really making me consider trying Xianghua as a main, thanks for the great guide :)

[@michaelflatt4663]

Liked before I watched. Your Viola inspired me in 5, thanks for posting.

[@Kai-po8vz]

Thanks for the tutorial video!

[@dophie3292]

Thanks Kayane! Would love to see a Talim guide from you too 😁

[@JohnGlow2]

That thumbnail lookin extra crisp. It looked so good I had to click and i dont even play X

[@uniballpen1]

Thanks for the guide! It is awesome! Just a minor sidenote, during the first section, the last combo indicates "while standing", but the first move is a "while rising", cheers!

[@Kayanetv252]

Thank you, to be honest I don't really understand the difference between while standing and while rising lol. The translation in French is the same to me, but I will ask more about that to understand the differences.

[@lordaim]

Thanks for the video. Time to practice! Also Tempered soul, great choice!!!

[@TheGaySaiyan]

Yes thank you so much Kayane you’re the best! 👍🏾

[@SleepyEternal]

An hero incomprehended

[@hobron9593]

I appreciate the gift that was given to us by Kayane

[@hobron9593]

I might play Xianghua now

[@Regene4239]

This is tremendously helpful! Thankyou!!

[@spacece95]

I love that thumbnail! it's beautiful :)

[@paulanderson24]

Very few guides online for SC6. This is fantastic

[@ChristheAnimefreak]

I love playing Xianghua. Let´s get ready for the stage of history.

[@dulcefimero]

Thank you!!! 💗

[@pegeta]

Oh boy business is about to pick up in 1 months of practice. I might actually pick her up as a sub

[@minsugamaxsalt]

Love her character

[@nabilmessaoudi1542]

Très belle vidéo! Ça permet de mieux connaître ce perso Bravo !

[@trevorwilliams3501]

You can also low grab off of her 1 B+K. I think that's the command; I don't really have my button names memorized. Same button combo that does the low back kick when her back is turned. It doesn't always hit, but it often does. I think the whiffs may be caused by differences in character hit boxes. When it works, it's nice against verticals. Timing has to be spot on, though or the vertical will land.

[@jordanwilliams1507]

huge fan, glad to finally get a Xinghua combo vid from one of the best SC players in the world

[@MattysonDreamland]

Excellent tips Kayane, I’ll do my best to master these goodies. 😁👏💖

[@SamAstaroth]

Awesome video Kayane!

[@michaeltam4171]

Thank you so much! It's very useful.

[@PocoQuinn]

Excellent information, thank you!

[@ronaldgrantjr3873]

Also I love how you choose the music from soul calibur 2

[@ExpertDual]

I didn't know that low throw combo was a real grab after guard breaks. Also pretty cool 6A+B extensions

[@NewYorksFinest]

Great video! Glad i could help with the designs. :)

[@VanirEnde]

Thank you so much for this!

[@TheCMnews]

Very nice!

[@MrDeepChrome]

Hey @KayaneTV theres a notation thats wrong in the video. In the beginning of the soul charge section the combo reads "3B, 66B+K, K" but it should read "3B, 66B+K, B" I hope you see this! Great video tho It helped me out alot.

[@cameronyoung6769]

Soul Calibur has been my favorite fighting game ever since the arcade. You can tell how much hard work they put into the fighting with the level of game play and they really do just concentrate on that. Xianghua has been and always will be my favorite character. I just love her fighting technique with the style of moves, and the trickery that throws off the opponent's game. They easily to get fooled by her moves. It keeps them guessing and in return reluctant to rush in and attack. My friends dislike her just because I play her all the time. Her best characteristic though is that she is a total hottie. It saddens me to her hear that this will be the last Soul Calibur to be made.

[@kenshisanki]

Yo Kayane thanks for the combo guide, I think I have a good grip on her neutral and the best tools in it but I didn't know optimized combos. I'm gonna lab these tonight!

[@kenchankick]

参考になるー、kayaneさんthank you!!

[@KusanagiShirou]

Inputs🤔 Might try that. A few asking for them. Great vid as always👊

[@alexandretabot9466]

Great tutorial!.Good explications of the combo. I loves Xianghua! Thanks.

[@aldanta4499]

I remember playing Xianghua in Soul Calibur II. She was tons of fun then, and she looks even better now. Love the video. It's very informative and has tons of great tips. Would love to hear your thoughts about how she fairs against the rest of the cast. Great job.

[@DastardlyHandsome]

Xianghua was God Tier in SCII though. Best character in that game.

[@aldanta4499]

@@DastardlyHandsome Yeah she was, but she was also hella fun (at least for me) to play.

[@Kayanetv252]

I need to play more against other players to tell you how she deals with every character :)

[@aldanta4499]

@@Kayanetv252 Neat. Thank you for replying :)

[@trevorwilliams3501]

We X players need to find a way around reversal edge beyond lighting fast sidestepping reflexes. The Lethal Hit combo works....unless you're fighting Nightmare, Talim, or Raphael. Nightmare's sword is so big, unless he holds the RE for almost it's max time, X gets hit when stepping to the side for the slam. Talim and Raph - and maybe others (I don't know) - can cancel RE without striking. The A,A setup for the lethal gives them plenty of time to do so, block the key strike, and punish.

[@Big_Papa_John]

Thank you so much Kayane! :)

[@ronaldgrantjr3873]

Great video. I wouldn’t advise anyone to train your brain to do the same combo for all opponents. Adapt to each player. Every style is different and underestimate no one. Be like water

[@DastardlyHandsome]

Thanks for the vid Godyane.

[@lordfifth4520]

Very nice guide.A guide for neutral game would be so awesome together with this.Also do you stream?

[@Lyntz]

Si toi aussi tu te mets a faire des videos sur Xiang, ca va etre enorme ! :D merci Je fini la frame data au propre, puis je me remet sur ma video des autoGI et autre MU counter ;) J'adore vraiment notre nouvelle XIanghua

[@mothescedric5364]

Bravo Kayane 😘

[@Ineedgames]

I totally understand.

[@etienettejerome]

Thank you, my queen.

[@ARMarTy_]

Parfait pour bien la maîtriser, merci ! M'enfin en tant que débutant, ça fait pas mal peur x)

[@Kayanetv252]

Pour s'imprégner des combos il faut pas tout apprendre d'un coup :) apprends en quelques uns, les basiques par exemple, et quand tu connaitras par coeur tu pourras attaquer les mix up et les counter. J'ai mis dans l'ordre d'apprentissage pour moi qui est le mieux :)

[@ARMarTy_]

@@Kayanetv252 D'accord, j'ai commencé un petit peu à tester si un launcher (du type 2,3,6) et son Critical Edge. Je ne me sens pas encore prêt pour les tout premiers combos puisque j'ai encore beaucoup de mal à bien assimiler le langage montré dans le guide de notation. M'enfin, avec du temps, de l'entraînement, de la persévérance et de la volonté, j'y arriverai bien un jour x) Merci beaucoup P.S: J'utilise une manette Xbox 360 ainsi qu'une manette PlayStation 4: Puis-je vraiment continuer à assimiler tout ceci sur ces manettes ou bien dois-je attendre de m'acheter un stick pro ? (J'ai toujours joué au jeu de combat à la manette mais je n'ai je n'apprécie pas à 100% pour les jeux de combats, et puis ça permet une approche différente du genre). Si ça ne vous dérange pas, bien sûr^^

[@PAULASMR84]

Elle est chaude Kayane ! ☺

[@JLKelly2]

Playful Slice is the best move. Don't move up or down standing w/o B input.

[@thomasgray8417]

Hope people see this since it's gonna get buried but I took the time to transcribe Kayane's combos for quick reference. Basic Combos 3B, 6K A 22/88B, 6K A 22/88 A+B, 3B+K FC3B, 3B+K FC3B, 66[A+B] SXS K, 6K A FC3B, CE 4K, 6B B WS B, 66K Mix-Up Combos 3B, 6K [A], K 3B, 6K [A], K, 2/8 If Opponent Blocks the First Low Kick 3B, 6K [A], B (Reversal Edge (RE)) FC3B, 66[A+B] SXS L, 9K K, 2 SXS A+G or 4A+G, CE Note: Very Nice Setup to keep pressure, especially starting from FC3B that is very safe. Counter Hit Combos 6B B CH (Counter Hit), BT(Back Turn) B+K, 6K A 44A A CH, 6B B, BT B+K, 6K A 6[B+K] CH, 6K A 3A CH, K, 6B B 3A CH, K, B~K 4A A (Second hit only on CH), 6 B B, BT B+K, 6K A 44A CH, 6B B FC3K, b 6, 6B B 66 B B CH, 1A+G, BT B+K JF, 6K A Note: For the Just Frame, do BT B+K right before she touches the ground 66B B CH, 3A+G Note: Can ring out 22/88K CH, 6B B Silent Xia Sheng (SXS) Stance Combos Note: All the moves to stance transition to SXS are in command list SXS Throw, 4B Note: 4B doesn't hit against tall characters (Ivy, Azwel, ect.) SXS Throw, CE Note: Very strong because of you can mix up sxs A+G or 4A+G, the CE is guaranteed. SXS [B] Guard Crush, 1A+G BT B+K JF, 6K A SXS [B], 3A+G SXS [B], CE Note: Doesn't do a lot of damage, only to finish the round. SXS [B], WS [K] SXS and Mix-Up SXS A+B 6, 66K Note: Useful to evade some moves SXS A CH (Long Range), 6B B, BT B+K, 6K A SXS A CH (Short Range), 6B B Soul Charge (SC) Combos 3B, 66B+K, K 22/88B, 6K B B FC3B, 66A+B B, 6B B 22/88 A+B, 66B+K K 6[B+K], 66B+K K 3A CH, A, FC3K, B 6, 6B B AB, 1A+G, BT, B+K, 6K B B AB, 1A+G, BT, B+K, 6K B [B] Note: Can suprise! AB, BKB (Wake up Mix-Up) BT 2B+K, 1A+G, BT B+K JF, 6K B B AB, BKB (Wake up Mix-Up) BT B+K, 6K B B Lethal Hit (LH) Combos Note: Xianghua's lethal hits are mostly her auto guard impacts (AGI). SXS B+K, AGI, A+B 6, LH, 6[B+K], 9K K, 2 (AOP), SXS K, 3B Note: This AGI also works without SXS with the following 22/88 B+K, AGI, A+B 6, LH, 6[B+K] 9K K, 2 (AOP), SXS K, 3B Note: Use it when your opponent wants to interrupt your stance transition. SXS B+K, AGI, A+B 6, LH, 6[A+B] SXS K, 6K A, Wall Splat (W!), 3B+K K 2A+G: AGI against lows, even kicks and 2A 2A+G, AGI, LH, 6[B+K], 9K K, 2(AOP), SXS K, 3B 4A+B: AGI against horizontal mids and highs 4A+G, AGI, LH, 6K A 6A+G: AGI to LH against vertical mids and highs 6A+G, AGI, LH, 6B B, BT B+K, 6K A AOP SXS K: LH when Xianghua goes under highs and punishes. 6B, 2 (AOP), SXS K, LH, 6B B, 9K K, 2 (AOP) SXS K, 3B SXS A+B: LH against RE SXS A+B, LH, 6[B+K], 9K K, 2 (AOP), SXS K, 3B SXS A+B 6: AGI aginst missed GIs SXS A+B 6, 4A A, 3B, 6K A 66B B B: LH if Opponenttries to GI 66B B B, LH, 6[B+K], 9K K, 2 (AOP), SXS K, 3B FC 3K: LH when opponent is considered in the air FC 3K, LH, B 6, 6B B 1A: LH when opponent is rolling 1A, LH, 6B B A+B: LH when opponent tries to GI A+B, LH, 66[A+B], SXS K, 6K A After GI quickly press A+B 6 for LH GI, A+B 6, LH, 6[B+K], 9K K, 2 (AOP), SXS K, 3B Reversal Edge Combos RE A 2nd Round: 6B B, BT B+K, 6K A RE B 2nd Round: 66[A+B], SXS K, 6K A RE K 2nd Round: 6[B+K], 9K K, 2 (AOP), SXS K, 3B Wall Combos FC3B, W!, FC3B, W!, 6[B+K], 66[A+B], SXS K, 6K A B+K K, W!, 6[B+K], 66[A+B], SXS K, 6K A FC3B (Far from wall), W!, B+K K, 6[B+K], 66[A+B], SXS K, 6K A Bonus Tricks: Tips to be More Awesome with Xianghua On Back Turn, 2B+K Normal Hit: You can crouch throw! BT 2B+K, 1A+G, BT B+K JF, 6K A BT 2B+K, 3A+G BT 2B+K, 1A+G, BT B+K JF, CE Note: From a normal hit low, it's very powerful, and the CE doesn't have much damage reduction. Of course, you can mix up with BT B+K since it's a mid Use your BT B+K to finish the round if nessicary

[@Kayanetv252]

Wow Thomas, this is fantastic, thank you for taking the time to do it !

[@thomasgray8417]

@@Kayanetv252 feel free to add it to the description of the video if you'd like.

[@bobross3549]

What is SXS ?

[@akaikazekinko]

さすがです ありがとうございます！ 参考になります❗️

[@immortalkdude8721]

Ur gameplay is amazing

[@ronaldrodriguez3673]

Great video and lots of combos to try out! Thanks. btw what does sxs mean?

[@badsketch9264]

oh yiss I've been waiting for this

[@laurentsabayo5683]

Très bon boulot bravo pour être venu à bout de ton montage qui était une première pour toi non ? ;) Nice job. J'essaye de faire la même avec Tira mais je pense qu'il me manque quelques connaissances.

[@Kayanetv252]

Premier montage autre que du basique couper coller oui ! :) Merci ça m'encourage ! Pour Tira, c'est très complexe avec ses deux personnalités...

[@carlosmiguel1105]

You can tack on 6B B after SC 6K B B for a bit of extra damage

[@niwona_]

You're a queen!

[@renelopez3547]

You really helped me thanks

[@bloodyeddy2]

Just a quick correction to this awesome video.. at 3:49 its 66B+K, B

[@Kayanetv252]

Yes I've got some notations wrong, convinced it was K but I always used B+K so it has both B and K haha

[@bloodyeddy2]

@@Kayanetv252 it's ok tbh.. it's easy to figure out.. but loved the video.. showed me SO MUCH new things and set ups

[@meimeidashtoys4417]

Great thanks

[@KDZen]

Thank you!!!!

[@KalasSC]

Merci pour la vidéo Kayane ! :) Il y a des choses que j'ai remarqué. 1. Je pense que 4K 6BB n'est pas garanti, on peut techer à droite. 2. Le counter hit pour 44[A] n'est pas nécessaire pour la combo 6BB après. 3. On peut aussi tenter une choppe basse après CH SXS A. 4. Je pense que CH 6[B+K] - SS 66B+KB ne marche pas avec tous les persos. Je testé seulement contre Xianghua et elle peut bloquer le SS 66B+KB. Bonne continuation ! :)

[@Kayanetv252]

Je testerai davantage tout ça quand je serai rentrée de la Paris Games Week, s'il y a des modifications à faire je les mettrai en description, apparemment on ne peut plus mettre d'annotations comme avant sur youtube pour corriger :(... Mais ce n'est qu'une vidéo V1 ! En espérant qu'on fasse suffisamment de belles découvertes ensuite pour une V2!! Merci de ton retour Kalas.

[@accel103]

I dont play xianghua, but this makes me terrified of her

[@aaronpelchat7699]

As it stands she REALLY has to outplay you because her damage is so low. I can fight a Nightmare and one missed read and I lose 1/3 of my health. She's a very deceptively difficult character that relies on some of the best gamesense in the game as most of her strength lies in mixups, interrupts with AA/BB, and auto-guard impacting into strings. Long story short, most Xianghua's arent to be feared, great ones you'll have a tough time touching ;-)

[@accel103]

@@aaronpelchat7699youre telling me, i play talim

[@siekensou77]

that's the kind of character she is though. quick, lots of hits and toys with you. kinda have to guess when she will hit and where.. meanwhile, she can hit you while evading

[@zaidjamal]

@@accel103 from what I've seen Talim has some pretty high damage output in this game. That one wind tunnel move takes out half a person's health! Tough to pull off against experienced players though of course

[@salvadorpascualvelez8028]

Why? she does no damage lol

[@karimmauvais3460]

Merci pour la tech de dingue :)

[@beepz]

Thanks!

[@voldom88]

Talim next please!! Good job on this!!

[@emanthescripter1076]

Love your gameplay