theres no Rivals 2 Clairen Guide so I made one

[@IAMMILTANK]

Thank you all for the love on these videos! I am new to rivals but not new to fighting games so PLEASE let me know what I miss and I’ll cover them in later videos. Will definitely credit all of you as well. Thank you!

[@zorthonthedevistaorscott2481]

You can hold up special and it will do the second attack

[@PinkZeppelin266]

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[@undisabled1552]

Two things I'd like to add. To get around the long initial dash, you can do a babydash (flick the slick in 1 direction and reset it to neutral within 2 frames). You can tilt or jab out of this, great for spacing as well as pairing it with wavedashing. Second thing is regarding her counter. You can counter people's recoveries to send them at a diagonal angle down and away from the wall, at higher percents its almost always a free kill

[@IAMMILTANK]

for sure! thanks for the tips

[@bodegon95]

Smash players have use short runs and call in Foxtrotting, is what you're explaining similar to this?

[@undisabled1552]

@@bodegon95 no, foxtrotting is using a characters initial dash repeatedly. The benefit of babydashing is that it never enters the dash animation at all, and just moves you a short distance full actionability

[@DarthLeuan]

You can also cancel the initial dash at any point with walking in the opposite direction. As soon as the walk animation starts, you can use any tilt, altough it will be pointed the other way. Not that it matters with ftilt and uptilt, it is not useful for approaching with dtilt and jab. As a side note: You could technically cancel your dash with another dash the other way and then cancel the last one with a walk in the direction you where initially dashing, to point your dtilts and jabs, but that's mad difficult.

[@undisabled1552]

@@DarthLeuan you're basically describing dash dancing and pivoting

[@momo4081]

I love Rivals 2, but the only missing thing is documentation and easy to access detailed character guides. I'm looking forward to what the team releases at launch or later, but for now thank you for making this, there's so many things in this game, its crazy!

[@IAMMILTANK]

Forreal! My guides are basic but I encourage people to put stuff out there!

[@internetmovieguy]

Every character is rivals 1 created their own stage hazards. Thats part of the fun. I play Clairen because her no fun zone counter. Also because tip strikes make the addren pump. Thank you for making a guide.

[@IAMMILTANK]

Shes sick and thats a funny way to put how they made the characters 😂 glad u enjoy the game

[@LoftOfTheUniverse]

Never thought of that but it's true... what stage hazards do the dlc chars offer?

[@Firjiwater]

@@LoftOfTheUniverse The workshop characters from 1 have an exploding crystal, actual explosives, mist clouds to teleport in to, and a bubble that enchances their aerials

[@moonlitwyvern6840]

@@LoftOfTheUniverse Elliana has the most out of anybody (I miss her) : Steam Clouds, Landmines that can be attached to you as well, and missiles from side special she can control with an analogue stick.I count the missiles because good players can keep a missle that went offscreen alive and then come back to hit you mid combo Ranno: Bubble. Clairen: Fuck You Bubble Sylvanos: Grass. The entire stage is GRASS adding onto this with the workshop 4: Olympia: The Nefarious Crystal Hodan: Steam Jojo Stand Pomme: The Peach Float Zone Mollo: Half of his attacks just throw bombs lol

[@Joey-om5xm]

On neutral special At mid percent (25-40-ish% ), you can s-pummel, d-throw, forward shorthop tap(or very short hold depending on DI) n-special you can get n-special tipper fairly consistently. If your opponent DIs in, that's a free up-air tipper . Probably not the best damage (maybe there's a way to squeeze-in a tipper up-strong instead?), but oh boy is it cool. And coolness has always been optimal on Clairen. B-reverse and wavebouncing (tap)n-special is also a great way to keep the opponent on its toes as an in-DI on a tipper will send them in that perfect up-strong. Decent tool for platform chasing aswel. and well, if they DI out, they'll probably end up off-stage, which is really, *really* good for us. Our disjoints make for good edge guarding tools

[@IAMMILTANK]

I’ll go over all of this in the followup video!

[@Noopilicious]

I’ve been searching all over. Can’t believe there was no guide before now. Thanks!

[@IAMMILTANK]

No problemo amigo appreciate the love

[@draymondstreamz8268]

Prior to watching the video - I spent at least 10 minutes looking for this video the day before this video dropped. - thanks for posting, had no idea her initial dash was longer than others completely makes sense

[@IAMMILTANK]

Yeah its tricky to get used to! Hope you learn something from the video.

[@MageJohnClanner]

You forgot to cover her pummels! Special pummel guarantees a smash attack for back throw and forward throw at nearly any DI, and normal pummel gives you chain grabs. I get so many kills online with special pummel -> back throw -> f-smash. Eventually people learn to special pummel break, but until then its surprisingly free.

[@IAMMILTANK]

Thank you! New mechanic so I always forget. I’ll make followup videos later with what I miss.

[@2cc325g6v]

how do you special pummel break? just mash?

[@undisabled1552]

​@@2cc325g6vPress the special button after grab. The other option is press the attack button after grab. There's no mashing, other than mashing your combos lol

[@brendanhogan2002]

​@@2cc325g6v I think it's just a 50/50, just started the game as well, but I'm pretty sure if you hit the same button as your opponent, the grab breaks.

[@justcallmesage2279]

i appreciate this vid bro frfr! been playing the demo this weekend and been enjoying it thoroughly using Clairen. So glad there's a smash for PC lmao

[@IAMMILTANK]

Fun game!

[@HatzajaOfDaggerspine]

Following up from grab is much easier if you jab with B, then do a downdthrow or forward throw. the bad thing is that it becomes predictable, so you need to switch and do variations.

[@IAMMILTANK]

Yeah I’ll go over that in a followup video!

[@Forlo12]

Thanks a lot for this guide! It helpex a lot getting into the game as a platform fighter beginner

[@WolfCatBirdPigMan]

Thanks for this guide, really appreciate it. I learned a lot from it especially since this is my first time playing Rivals.

[@IAMMILTANK]

Of course! Hope you are enjoying the game

[@PixelBBee]

Nice Guide! The hitfall off of Fair looks super useful!

[@IAMMILTANK]

Yeah its my favorite move!

[@morgboat744]

i will await your Fleet guide patiently 🙏🏼

[@Simply_Ang3l43]

there alr is one

[@IAMMILTANK]

For sure coming soon! I’ll make one for everyone

[@morgboat744]

@@IAMMILTANK hell yeah dude, looking forward to it - these have been great so far 🔥

[@icyclestick178]

i was waiting for a clairen guide NO ONE MADE IT TILL NOW!

[@IAMMILTANK]

I’ll be putting in the work for yall

[@atypicaloddity]

Set your c-stick to attack and you can use dash -> down -> c-stick to instantly tilt out of dash

[@IAMMILTANK]

THIS GUY IS EINSTEIN THANKS I’LL APPLY THIS TO EVERY CHARACTER AND USE THIS IN MY NEXT GUIDE

[@atypicaloddity]

@@IAMMILTANK No prob :) I used this all the time in Ultimate with Greninja for dash d-tilt DACUS combos

[@LoftOfTheUniverse]

What do u use for smashes

[@atypicaloddity]

@@LoftOfTheUniverse X on my GC controller

[@LoftOfTheUniverse]

@@atypicaloddity what about short hop button

[@justanothermanontheinternet]

You also get jab fsmash on di out and jab upsmash on di in at high percents. Wavedash jab to cover dash back or dash in works well, it’s pretty non committal as well so there is less risk than going for a grab or dair to get kills. I also wonder if you get the Marth 50/50 with back throw and forward throw. I.e if they DI behind you f throw combos into fsmash and if they do in front of you back throw combos into fsmash. Also, sour dair looks like it combos as well. I want to mess around with that.

[@IAMMILTANK]

You can get that mixup with forward throw on no di and di in...but its really easy to escape if they get sent offstage

[@justanothermanontheinternet]

@@IAMMILTANK still sweet though, especially on larger stages where she can struggle to close out stocks, that mixup will work since there is less of a chance they get sent offstage. Such a fun char.

[@morganlak4337]

If youre planning on approaching with a tilt, just wavedash instead of waiting the entire duration of your initial dash before doing one. Its another option at the very least

[@IAMMILTANK]

For sure!

[@xephyr417]

Alternatively crouch first

[@danielshao434]

awesome video! i'm wondering what the best out of shield options are?

[@AWanderingSwordsman]

I'm not good enough to know if this is good but at around 80% tipper dash attack into either up smash (no DI), dash in up smash (DI in), or dash away slight charge F smash (DI away) kills. Can get some nasty early kills if you read the DI.

[@IAMMILTANK]

Good idea! I’ll try this out and show it off in a later video 😊

[@cappnplanetcappnplanet3237]

Great video. Wanted to say thanks!

[@kk-995]

Thank you for this, you are the GOAT

[@IAMMILTANK]

thanks dawg 🫡

[@malum19]

you really are the goat. hope wrastor is next

[@IAMMILTANK]

Getting a lot of replys for the bird 👀

[@Tusslers]

Think you could make a Forsburn guide next? That character has so much depth that I don’t know how to fully tap into 😅

[@IAMMILTANK]

It will come soon!

[@grittytenacious6004]

When this game drops tor console I gotta get my hands on Ranno and Clairen!... well the whole cast, but mainly those two 😂

[@IAMMILTANK]

they’re fun! hope console comes soon

[@galedreft]

W guide bro. You should do Forsburn next.

[@IAMMILTANK]

Will get to him soon!

[@julioarcaiko]

Not necessarily a top tier… but do Loxodont next! I think he’s underrated but people don’t get him yet.

[@IAMMILTANK]

for sure! I’ll be doing everyone

[@caseyandrade6417]

Need a wrastor guide. How the hell do you kill with wrastor?

[@IAMMILTANK]

I’ll have his guide hopefully up on launch day!

[@-_4RY4_-]

How do you jump backwards while doing a forward aerial? When i try to do it i lose the momentum. What button configuration should i have to do that?

[@IAMMILTANK]

I use the right stick to do all my aerials

[@-_4RY4_-]

@@IAMMILTANK ohh ic, wich button do you use to jump? cause wouldnt it be slow to use the right thumb to jump and then r stick?

[@IAMMILTANK]

@@-_4RY4_- I use Y to jump so I do move my thumb to the right stick, theres enough time to not lose any momentum but sometimes I'll switch to claw grip for it

[@-_4RY4_-]

@@IAMMILTANK Ohh ok ok then, i'll just practice more :) Thank you so much for anwering!! Also now i have to get used to have strong attacks on a specificbutton, i come from smash ultimate and its being a bit hard to not let my muscular memory act up 24/7 hahaha, loving the game so far tho!!

[@Bex2222]

Do you have walking mode assigned to button?

[@IAMMILTANK]

I dont but I'll try it out sooner or later

[@Bex2222]

Alright just making sure, because every time I try do a side slash attack my character just leaps and slashes. How do you do it constantly.

[@IAMMILTANK]

I have my right stick set to strong

[@Longdriveinacar]

nice guide man. any chance for a maypul one?

[@IAMMILTANK]

Definitely! Dont have an order for everyone but I’ll get around to each character

[@michael-hj8el]

thank ficking god i was looking every day

[@IAMMILTANK]

fellow michael appreciate it

[@Kiba114]

is there a way to do a tilt out of dash? wavedash?

[@IAMMILTANK]

I’ve learned you can press down after a dash to get tilts out! Wavedashing also works but takes longer

[@simonanderson4858]

Need a Wrastor guide!

[@IAMMILTANK]

I’ll have him hopefully up on launch day!

[@mambo5431]

do you use right stick for aerials?

[@mambo5431]

i hardwired my brain to use b/a for strong/normal, and i just fastfall whenever i try to do down air

[@IAMMILTANK]

Yeah I use right stick.

[@joakimgustavssonskold172]

excellent guide thanks!

[@IAMMILTANK]

no problem 🤝

[@mirandaricky9]

my goat

[@IAMMILTANK]

my rick

[@arabmunny]

learn how to pivot chat, it’ll make u so much better. pivot uptilt/down tilt and jab are gonna be nuts

[@IAMMILTANK]

I’ll mention it for later guides thanks!

[@JustAndyzh]

Very good but i think you need to train ur voice for a little Thanks,and you got 1 subscriber

[@IAMMILTANK]

Haha what do you think I need to work on? I’m aiming for a more casual tone and not trying to be Mr Beast and yell at yall

[@JustAndyzh]

@@IAMMILTANK i meant like stop doing so much pauses while u talking or you can just do a lil bit of editing instead

[@samyeonellis1453]

WRASTOR NEXT

[@IAMMILTANK]

soon 👀

[@PunchyFency]

Thanks goat

[@IAMMILTANK]

no prob punch

[@sahkovalo]

Yessssss thank you!

[@IAMMILTANK]

You're welcome!!

[@chimichangle]

Wisely made a clairen guide 11 days ago and is the first search result... good guide but idk why people make bold claims like that.

[@IAMMILTANK]

stay tuned for my next bold claim it will be just as bad as the first

[@Simply_Ang3l43]

there is alr a clairen guide by wisley but eh who cares

[@IAMMILTANK]

yeah I just want my titles to be consistent so I made it the same as my last video LOL big wisely fan he got me into the game

[@chimichangle]

...

[@Simply_Ang3l43]

@@IAMMILTANK :)

[@powerowl2120]

Yeah people really need guides on the two most straight forward and simple characters in the game lol. Good work tho bro, ill always be a hater of these characters no matter what tho