Why Learning To "Flawless Block" Is Important!

Why learning to flawless block important? Well in this video, we are going to cover what is flawless blocking, the many uses of it, and how to master it. As well as the other application it has. This video is part of the advance tip series where we take your gameplay to the next level!
0:00 - Is this you?
0:48 - What is a Flawless Block?
1:44 - Strategy 1 (First Impact Punish)
2:16 - Strategy 2 (Stealing Turns)
2:56 - Strategy 3 (Flawless Block Gaps)
3:46 - Strategy 4 (Neutralize Zoning)
4:44 - Mastering Flawless Blocking
7:40 - Outro
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[@MadDoggGames]

For those that think pros don’t use this at all or never seen it done, or can't never be done online, here’s we have Honey Bee using this option as he couldn’t do anything else because of high pressure from his opponent! CHECK IT OUT ITS AWESOME! Link of clip: twitter.com/honeybeecmndr/status/1348368072432906240?s=21 Honeybee Twitter: twitter.com/HoneyBeeCMNDR

[@HoneyBeeCMNDR]

Thanks for highlighting my twitter clip 👍

[@MadDoggGames]

@@HoneyBeeCMNDR Np thanks for being awesome!

[@wrxrob2589]

Small tip: most flawless blockable string gaps the character says something or screams or there’s a very distinctive sound that tells you when to block, should help with the timing.

[@BIGPUN4EVER]

Exactly what I was going to say. Not allot of people realize this. You can also go by the sound of the hits. For example Kitanas low string into overhead ender... If you listen the fan sounds as u block, it's alot easier to flawless block.

[@T1Oracle]

I would have to quit my job and become a full-time gamer.

[@Primitive01]

To learn to flawless block? It’s easy, just do it

[@issacthekid]

@@Primitive01 If it was easy, you’d see everyone doing it and this wouldn’t even be a video.

[@Primitive01]

@@issacthekid it’s easy, people don’t try it.. Just need to get the hang of it in practice and then actually do it in game, the hardest part is willingly doing it in game

[@MadDoggGames]

ahaha lol XD Im a full time college student, part time work at a bank and part time youtuber, if i can do it you can too! I believe in you 👍💪😉

[@Primitive01]

@Redbenton12 You can improve your reactions, practice mode is amazing, there are no special people, even the pros (half of them are on shit during tourneys anyway) had to practice, they just practice more than most.. As long as you know what you want to improve practice mode has settings to set up every single situation possible in the game, the more time you spend practicing something the better you’ll get at it.. Making reads though is something else, that’s experience, and really you’re just straight up guessing, it’s not some kinda magic skill, just pure guessing

[@Xalraroz]

with flawless blocking you can basically "remove" their Plus Frames

[@dudej24]

Depends on the move’s frame data after the flawless block

[@Deletedspidey1999]

@@dudej24 true because most frame data still has the same frame data if flawless blocked

[@dudej24]

@@Deletedspidey1999 yeah like scorpion’s 212 string as he showed in the video

[@DCMFR]

Flawless blocking seems harder than it actually is. Once you practice enough, you can "feel" when to flawless block. Then you'll start leveling up and flawless blocking raw things instead of just gaps.

[@Kryo_GTS]

The problem with "flawless block" is that it's automatically a flawed mechanic out of the box for including but not limited to three specific reasons. 1: The mechanic isn't realistically simple enough to execute like in INJ2. 2: You have to know the flawless block gaps of literally every character on the roster. 3: Not all characters have flawless block gaps. In conclusion, flawless block is essentially an upgraded downgraded version of push block from injustice 2.

[@brandonmartin8305]

Using flawless block against strings with gaps isn't really the main use though. Flawless blocking jump ins and counter pokes to steal your turn back is the way the meta is leaning. Don't get me wrong though, against shao kahn and Scarlett flawless blocking strings comes in handy. But most flawless block situations are pretty generalized

[@d7b50]

While I agree it has some flaws it is in game none the less, and it was never advertised as something as practical as a push block, the people that the mechanic was intended for are people that know the whole rosters frames anyways, and gaps aren’t the main thing that those players utilize the flawless block on because once you start flawless blocking a gap the player will start to use a special move or fatal blow to close said gap, and you will get punished for trying to flawless block it so it is just another layer of mind games, and is a really powerful tool to stop people abusing jump ins in a game with some of the worst anti airs yet. When you do a safe string or special move and you know they are going to take their turn you can pretty easily flawless block when they go to attack you which can make them scared to take their turns right away and let you get away with taking back a turn, so yeah it is definitely not for everyone but can be a lot of fun and exciting and their are situations where if you practice it even casual players and beginners can utilize it like flawless blocking all jump in attacks

[@MadDoggGames]

Welcome to the first episode to my Advance Tip Series! Where we will cover advance mechanics to level up your game! If you guys enjoyed this a LIKE would definitely help me out. Let me know what other topics you would like me to break down or let me know how excited you will be for the next video for the series! Edit: I found the next best thing to cover for the series. The next video that we will cover is: Why Learning "The Neutral Game" Is Important!

[@juanigtx_]

Thank you for this videos. I appreciate it so much and it's so fun to learn, keep it up king

[@AquosFrost]

Perhaps an Advanced Tip video on the Stance Switch! (L2 on default controls)

[@Neocrossfire]

Dude legit I've had trouble with Flawless blocks and how to use actual kombos. but your two videos helped me the same with changing my gameplay settings. Thank you.

[@Tryingcounts]

@Kale Dog Productions on every character would be four hours long. Maybe the principle of frame data?

[@Tryingcounts]

Standing or duxking anti airs would be good if that is possible or not too varied by character.

[@MrDerrickmcwhorter]

Finally someone’s made an understandable Flawless Block video!! Thank you!!

[@MadDoggGames]

You’re welcome, glad u enjoyed it ☺️

[@Mechromey]

Trying to flawless block online feels impossible

[@AquosFrost]

Ikr, especially when your not even that good at it. Luckily its one of those things that you can improve a lot by just practicing

[@primary2630]

It really is pretty tough, most of the time if I try it I mess up and get hit, but sometimes I get lucky lol

[@wally4087]

I can only success flawless block projectiles which isn't as useful as normal atatcks

[@simplyhassan]

It’s really not

[@alejuarez8932]

Yep man, I agree with you

[@simonmccamus7817]

Thank you MadDoggGames! Great vid and the specific moves/combos from various characters to use in training/practice were particularly useful. Well done!

[@AquosFrost]

Great informative video! Congrats on finally advertising your server, we got a lot of new members! I remember when it was just 4 people. Now we have 30 members!

[@BrianToWatch]

I feel like I could flawless block good, but it’s the flawless attacks that I have trouble

[@ayoub_hyp961]

The first time you flawless block feels great

[@maxpawa9282]

If it's not random!

[@edwindiaz8075]

Always quality content!

[@parm1336]

Yes thank you I have been trying to level up my game by flawless blocking

[@blazaybla22]

This is a great guide. One thing I would really love to see is something like a top 10 or whatever "Best attacks to learn to flawless block" and why - it would be super informative not just about those strings but also just about the game, to say well 1. Jade's b343 string is good to learn flawless block because it's +6 on normal block and I think -10 on regular block and you can do xyz, if you flawless block it. Same with Shang's f242 and so on. Just a thought!

[@maeglin9252]

Thank you, Sir! This is an area I know I’ve needed to build into my play... but never really known how to. Been practicing this a lot now.

[@MadDoggGames]

Glad to help!

[@tall_bradda224]

Just subscribed to your channel & I must say super informative & your INTRO IS DOPE!

[@ddiiorrr]

i do this on accident and i don’t even try but i didn’t know you can punish right after thanks for the tip! You deserve my like

[@m.heyatzadeh]

Such a great guide. Your guides are great especially your Fujin guide which I loved the most.

[@MadDoggGames]

Happy to hear that!

[@petyrbaelish8291]

Am soaking it all in😎thanks man

[@Aaronactive1]

I’m a Jax main and I definitely deal with a lot if zooming every time I play so this video is a great tip

[@ignaciopiuma3107]

Really good vídeo dude!!

[@electrikjimmy608]

Man! Such a good guide. I never thought about switching the block to the bumpers. That makes sense. I haven't tried it yet but seems like it would be more reactive. Awesome video💪

[@MadDoggGames]

Any time!

[@nowon7908]

Its important as you said to watch for scorpions leg stance to know when to block that 3rd hit. That is very helpful. Body language I guess you could say. That's how I had to learn Noobs meaty combo. Visual cues. Anyways good vids man as always

[@adamg4754]

As a day 1 player from release date I can tell you that this is the hardest mechanic to learn in the game.

[@MadDoggGames]

Im from Day 1 too and its not that hard, only certain strings you need to pay attention flawless blocking. Even if the gaps are harder to challenge sometimes, learning to flawless block to only avoid chip damage from projectiles is still important and much easier than the other approches. But that just my opinion

[@Filterdeez]

It's honestly just timing your block. As for the FB attacks, that's the hard part. I'm a Day 1 player and only mastered FB attacks in the last 6 months

[@OctopusH2O]

The hard part is doing it online in non-gap strings like pokes or normal hits or the first attack of a string, easy on lab where you know WHATS coming and WHEN.

[@lendogaming4304]

thx for the video...blocking and wake ups are the only 2 aspects where i belive im bad at and lazy too,and thats keeping me for winning some matches

[@SangNguyen-ql3qm]

Thanks man!

[@FlippedByJuken]

Thank you very much!!🙏🏼

[@MadDoggGames]

You’re welcome 😊

[@edwindiaz8075]

Thank you Mad dogs for always putting great videos you make it easy for us

[@xstormzerox4309]

Ahhh.. Nothing like coming home from school. To a new Madogg games video. 😊

[@darkkarter3321]

Thanks for the content.👌👌

[@MadDoggGames]

No problem 👍

[@diegojames8678]

I love how the opponents depiction is so spot on lol

[@VampireVirgo]

This is great I wanted to do a video on this but you did it well!!!

[@tamaldas9216]

I'm glad I can do those F blocks without even learning them!!

[@doublertv1846]

This content is A1 bro keep it up

[@MadDoggGames]

Thanks, glad you liked it. More "Why Learning Concepts" videos soon!

[@guillermoochoa8002]

Thank you!

[@zakariyojavdatxojayev4238]

Thanks it is useful for MK players

[@oscaralfredo8386]

Nice tips

[@plasmamig]

Thanks a lot 😤😤😤

[@elitebiscuit8283]

This has helped me so much thank you for this video now I can beat up my friends when they spam erron black and scorpion

[@Pokpak_Manoban]

flawless blocking is really hard for me cuz I dont have the fast hands to do it😂😂

[@shiobhandeshields5379]

Thank youu!!

[@ak74headshottaa73]

Legend

[@goldend-pad5257]

Amazing video, its the best ive seen on the topic of flawless blocking so far but in every tutorial i've not seen this mentioned anywhere but i noticed that if you flawless block an attack and punish the opponent with a normal it will do more damage than usual, for example if a standing 2 does 30 damage on its own then when its used after a flawless block for a legit punish or kounter then it will do like 34 or 36 damage (not a huge buff but hey i'll take it) so its wise to know the unique frame data because its pointless wasting meter for the launcher UP+2 when you can just save it and do a meterless combo for comparable or sometimes more damage especially with the flawless block mini buff. personally my opinion is themini buff should be buffed and do more damage buff to give it even more of a reason to be used because as it stand alot of moves can just be punished from normal blocking anyways, flawless blocking changes the frame dat of only certain moves and is inconsitent from character to character.

[@jessethebest1933]

Thank you now I gonna learn that flawless block)

[@stealthwarrior3617]

Can anyone tell me if you have to let go and hold block again or do you just have to tap block?

[@ORIBAL777]

Thanks for your tutorials.

[@MadDoggGames]

My pleasure!

[@ORIBAL777]

@@MadDoggGames Please I can't find any Jax Briggs tutorials on your channel.

[@princelightskin199]

That was useful

[@lordronn472]

I really hope I’ll learn this one day

[@mick_splashy8622]

It’s not hard to do now they made it easier actually with the recent patch just get in the habit of blocking late and you’ll get it accidentally more times then you think

[@theo99011]

What's the music name at 00:35 ?

[@maperu3303]

Could you make an updated guide for characters , like kabal ?

[@Protechyuhnek]

Dude I just ran into you on KL just now and unfortunately the game didn’t connect. The irony is that I was looking at this video the same time.

[@jaye2723]

Maddoggames I just watched your Mileena video: and really enjoyed it I want to see a part two.

[@MadDoggGames]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed. I got some general video for my audience to put out first before focusing on specific characters

[@Incompetentslm]

I didn't know that flawless block gives you more frame advantage,. Thanks a lot

[@MadDoggGames]

Happy to help

[@maxpawa9282]

You would know if you had tried the training tutorial

[@Ragrdnaros]

"Knowledge is Power"

[@AquosFrost]

0:03 lol

[@bobbyfischer604]

LoL, basically my every opponent on KL

[@Re6nar]

I fought you today on PS5 Kombat League. Geras vs Johnny 😁 Tried one time steal turn doing FB after my string ended and you started, but Up2 got beat by johnny fast punch. But I succeeded on 3rd game doing the same 😁

[@jermaineelliott2685]

Being a Jax main in a game where everyone is running to the opposite side of the screen and shooting, throwing, spitting, firing, emitting projectiles, I had to learn to flawless Block. I used to be so miserable when I first started. Now it's like second nature.

[@enriqueberumen9593]

Can I practice the impeccable block in practice mode of the game or do I need a partner to practice it?

[@johnthe9700]

Yeah, this is basically impossible in Kombat League

[@panosntop9502]

Μost of the strings ypu said can be interrupted by just using your fastest high...for example scorpion s 212 after 21 if he commits you just stat a combo ..same with liu and a lot more...

[@mikepansullo]

Shit is so hard . I can flawless jades overhead at the moment nothing else but I’m sure this video will help

[@Neocrossfire]

I've been maining Shao Kahn because he's been the character I've been comfortable with most. I would play Kabal, Rain, And Frost. But I'm used to him the most. However if Havik comes, Imma main that badass.

[@domersoneudomar]

Great Job son.

[@amitch1000]

What is that scorpion skin?? 6:15

[@Faded_boy09]

2:04 how do you do that??

[@squilliam.919]

4:07 Isn’t that one of Rain’s strings?

[@johncaudill3012]

I can flawless block but the up 2 or 4 having trouble with

[@hatchibyebye]

Never heard of this. Never seen it used once in the tournament that’s currently on but you keep saying it high level.

[@MadDoggGames]

If you play Kombat League, you see this used more Demi God or higher. It’s not used every single time but definitely a tactic used if one person feels overwhelmed from their pressure

[@MadDoggGames]

Here honey bee using this option. twitter.com/honeybeecmndr/status/1348368072432906240?s=21

[@hatchibyebye]

@@MadDoggGames thanks for seeking that out to me. Do you think its realistically a viable mechanic for online matches, considering the latency. Soul calibur has a similar mechanic and i find it unpractical.

[@mahderworku7554]

It’s an honour to comment on your video on one of your greatest fan even though you called my character Jade annoying

[@desislav9771]

I manage to block flawless almost all moves, but by trying to press Up 2, it doesn't work. While I'm pushing the block, do I have to press up 2 or drop the block and then press UP 2 right away?

[@maxpawa9282]

Flawless Block then up+2(within 0.5sec after the block is released)

[@crashingblow3753]

Flawless blocking gaps to me is very easy. Flawless blocking first hits/pokes on the other hand is kinda tricky, but I found a way to simplify it. Let's say you do a string that is -5 or less minus, maybe even plus, what you want to do after getting your string blocked is to always expect your opponent to try to start their pressure by either doing a poke, a jab, or a mid. And depending on what string they use to start their pressure is the up option you must use. If your opponent is let's say Johnny Cage and he uses his 124, you cannot do up 2 or else you will get hit, you must use up 3. Now if you flawless block the first hit of a string like Jax's F3, then you may use up 2 because the second hit will take a bit more time to come out. I also went in the lab and saw that you can steal your turn from a jail. You probably know what jailing is. You get hit by a poke and it leaves you standing up, you cannot crouch due to the hit advantage. I'm a Nightwolf main and I always do 111 or 112 after landing my down 3, if you see that you get hit by my down 3, you can inmediatly FB the first hit of my 111 string and take your turn back.

[@parm1336]

I found there are two other Kanos 24 1+3 and scorpion forward 34

[@sayawendyramos4818]

I don't speak English but i triyng ti learn for this type of content

[@Spicyscum730]

Now if only I could flawless block on KL against 150 MS WIFI PLayers

[@isaiahbloom5708]

I kinda now how just I don't expect it when it happens 😂

[@deimar9480]

memorising frames? im not that hardcore :D

[@HH-kv3gv]

labbing is important

[@larsongame4120]

Anyone beat all the FB tutorials? They’re the sole reason why I’m here and they make me wanna not play MK11 agqin

[@soka427]

What is the input? Just hold the block input?

[@MadDoggGames]

Yes lol I just said it in the video. Has to be done the first 3 frame upon contact

[@smokeysmoke-enenragg7526]

It is like deflect in for honor

[@mysticwarrior8785]

I can barely FB let allone attack after it, the tutorial for flawless blocks was easy but now i’m done with every other tutorial except for flawless block attacks

[@mysticwarrior8785]

Been at it for two fucking hours

[@jljleogaming7293]

@@mysticwarrior8785 ik this is an old comment but trust me it gets easier with practice. I can do it in a snap now

[@srtpete1353]

Mk 11 is the first mk that I’ve played online….after 400+ games I am just now finding that all of this info is extremely important if you want to dominate in the game

[@MadDoggGames]

Its defiantly an overlooked mechanic.

[@raghavr2601]

Hey Can you do a Kung Lao Step by Step Combo Guide?

[@tavrincallas3218]

My MK buddy already hates me, I wonder how more he can despise me once I learn how to do this

[@khabarnegar4526]

do this chanel have combos raiden ?

[@MadDoggGames]

Nope, I have not complete the step by step series yet. Im taking a break and exploring new topics for my general audience. I've been covering that series for a year and a half.

[@eddihurta7173]

You can't just punch willy nilly! You got to be smart every action! 🙏🏾🙂

[@joshualopez7057]

Explain well you hold the block button and you up triangle?

[@MadDoggGames]

1:07

[@dlowmighty9283]

Helpful because till this day I can't lol

[@danielodera8878]

Bro I love ur guides my main is Johnny as well just like u, u did a guide with the @kompetitor but my problem is the dash cancels, can u pls make a tutorial about it, from the best setting to the easy and hard combos. I can pay if u wanna🙃😂

[@MadDoggGames]

I have made a video already kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn2rinqoeb6Ziq8

[@jramir2]

What is up 2 and 3 in PS4?

[@MadDoggGames]

Triangle or X

[@jramir2]

@@MadDoggGames thanks man! I been getting killed. Lol

[@robert-asdf]

something told me ninjakilla was going to be on the right side when looking up flawless blocks..

[@johncaudill3012]

Dang if I change take awhile to get used to the block lol

[@KazeJay777]

For all the people struggling with flawless blocking and scared of how hard it sounds: get the mechanics down on how to do it and you will realise you are essentially just parrying people, based on prediction. Start with flawless blocking strings with gaps, then onto flawless blocking after safe strings that are around -5,-6, where your opponent will attempt to just check you with a good mid or poke but wont have enough frames to rish using highs or other moves that wont be guaranteed. Once you get this down, the mechanic can be used veeery freely. You want your opponent to fear losing their turn again for simply trying to take their frames.

[@SebastianRodriguez-bp8hc]

Flawless blocking just becomes second nature after you do it for a while. On a good day I can react to an accidental flawless block and just up2 to punish. Just gotta practice.

[@633frost]

I realize that I have to come back to this video in another lifetime. This technique separates good players from the greats.

[@MadDoggGames]

Welcome back!

[@maxpawa9282]

If you were a Street fighter 3 player flawless block wouldnt be a problem! it's like paring

[@Mkfan963]

When is the new video for this playlist?

[@MadDoggGames]

There isnt. I don't have any more videos to make for mk11. I made everything on my list and the game is so gone of its lifespan

[@Mkfan963]

@@MadDoggGames ohh ok. You stop them ?

[@MadDoggGames]

@@Mkfan963 well honestly I stopped doing KZbin all together the last 2 months.

[@Mkfan963]

@@MadDoggGames Dang so no more mk videos ?

[@MadDoggGames]

I honestly don't have any more ideas to make in the game. I want to make a video that people want to watch and use. But because the "No update announcement" my views completely dropped. And I am not passionate enough to push thru.

[@yongcatpat3097]

Who's that in thumbnail reptile?

[@ClarenceMD23]

This shit is hard as fuck !!