Needle Loop - Revision history

ArfentulGNT: /* Super Clash of Ninja! 4 */

2022-12-02T20:06:10Z

Super Clash of Ninja! 4

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	** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu9a6w5L5sY Hippo's demonstration (Youtube)] of Haku's OTG unsubbable needle loop following {{2}}{{X}} in ''GNT4''		** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu9a6w5L5sY Hippo's demonstration (Youtube)] of Haku's OTG unsubbable needle loop following {{2}}{{X}} in ''GNT4''

	===Super Clash of Ninja! 4===		===Super Clash of Ninja! 4 (fan mod)===
	* Haku now has half the number of needles and the chakra cost of holding needles has been doubled, making needle loops more costly for Haku and increasing the importance of holding fewer needles.		* Haku now has half the number of needles and the chakra cost of holding needles has been doubled, making needle loops more costly for Haku and increasing the importance of holding fewer needles.
	* {{2}}{{X}} needles now knock the victim down (changed from normal hitstun), removing the possibility of rebuilding chakra to perform needle loops. Haku can still score a single OTG {{2}}{{A}}.		* {{2}}{{X}} needles now knock the victim down (changed from normal hitstun), removing the possibility of rebuilding chakra to perform needle loops. Haku can still score a single OTG {{2}}{{A}}.

ArfentulGNT: /* Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4 */

2022-12-02T20:05:53Z

Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4

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	* Landing lag frames are reverted to that of ''CON1'' and ''CON2''.		* Landing lag frames are reverted to that of ''CON1'' and ''CON2''.
	* Haku can now perform an unsubbable TOD. {{2}}{{X}} combos into {{B}} or {{6}}{{B}} depending on positioning. A short string (usually {{6}}{{B}}{{A}}{{A}}{{YC}}) is used to rebuild chakra and a {{YC}}-cancel gives Haku enough time to set up OTG Needle Loops. Because the victim has been hit with a super, tech-roll and KNJ are disabled making the combo an inescapable TOD.		* Haku can now perform an unsubbable TOD. {{2}}{{X}} combos into {{B}} or {{6}}{{B}} depending on positioning. A short string (usually {{6}}{{B}}{{A}}{{A}}{{YC}}) is used to rebuild chakra and a {{YC}}-cancel gives Haku enough time to set up OTG Needle Loops. Because the victim has been hit with a super, tech-roll and KNJ are disabled making the combo an inescapable TOD.
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu9a6w5L5sY Hippo's demonstration (Youtube)] of Haku's OTG unsubbable needle loop following {{2}}{{X}} in ''GNT4''		** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu9a6w5L5sY Hippo's demonstration (Youtube)] of Haku's OTG unsubbable needle loop following {{2}}{{X}} in ''GNT4''

	===Super Clash of Ninja! 4===		===Super Clash of Ninja! 4===

ArfentulGNT: /* Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 3 */

2022-12-02T20:05:15Z

Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 3

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	===Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 3===		===Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 3===
	* OTG combos are now subbable.		* OTG combos are now subbable.
	* ''GNT3'' universally has additional landing lag frames, changing the timing of Needle Loops.		* ''GNT3'' universally has additional landing lag frames after air projectile attacks, changing the timing of Needle Loops.

	===Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4===		===Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4===

ArfentulGNT at 16:14, 30 November 2022

2022-11-30T16:14:57Z

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	The two needle projectile users of the ''Clash of Ninja!'' series, Haku ([[Haku_(GNT4)\|GNT1-4]] and [[Haku_(SCON4)\|SCON4]]) and Komachi (Rev2 and [[Komachi_(Rev3)\|Rev3]]) are capable of a grounded or on-the-ground (OTG) hit infinite using their {{Air}}{{A}} attack, known ~~to the playerbase~~ as "''Needle Loops"''. When performed consistently, Needle Loops can bleed out the victim's entire life bar~~, threatening to end the round~~ and ~~potentially forcing~~ a substitution. In ''GNT4'' Needle Loops are associated with Haku's unsubbable touch-of-death (TOD) after {{2}}{{X}}.		The two needle projectile users of the ''Clash of Ninja!'' series, Haku ([[Haku_(GNT4)\|GNT1-4]] and [[Haku_(SCON4)\|SCON4]]) and Komachi (Rev2 and [[Komachi_(Rev3)\|Rev3]]) are capable of a grounded or on-the-ground (OTG) hit infinite using their {{Air}}{{A}} attack, known as "''Needle Loops"''. When performed consistently, Needle Loops can bleed out the victim's entire life bar and force a substitution. In ''GNT4'' Needle Loops are associated with Haku's unsubbable touch-of-death (TOD) after {{2}}{{X}}.
	[[File:Needleloopc.gif\|frame\|300px\|Demonstration of Haku needle loops in GNT4 with inputs shown]]		[[File:Needleloopc.gif\|frame\|300px\|Demonstration of Haku needle loops in GNT4 with inputs shown]]
	==Executing Needle Loops==		==Executing Needle Loops==
	Needle Loops are made possible due to Haku and Komachi's ability to "split" their {{Air}}{{A}} attack into two parts. ~~Normally, holding~~ {{Air}}{{A}} will ~~hold~~ the needles in the air at the cost of chakra. While held, needles will track the opponent and, once released~~, fire towards their current location~~. Needles launch in groups over the course of several frames. ~~By releasing and then immediately re-holding~~ {{A}}, Haku/Komachi ~~can launch~~ some but not all of their needles. When properly ~~timed and repeated~~, ~~this results in a continuous~~ combo.		Needle Loops are made possible due to Haku and Komachi's ability to "split" their {{Air}}{{A}} attack into two parts. Holding {{Air}}{{A}} will suspends the needles in the air at the cost of chakra. While held, needles will track the opponent and fire towards them once {{A}} is released. Needles launch in groups over the course of several frames. An {{A}} press followed by a second, held {{A}} will result in Haku/Komachi launching some but not all of their needles. When properly delayed, Haku/Komachi can string the combo together indefinitely.

	'''The general input pattern of a Needle Loop is:'''		'''The general input pattern of a Needle Loop is:'''
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	'''Additional notes:'''		'''Additional notes:'''
	* If Haku/Komachi has their back to a corner, the victim will be forced to substitute in front, potentially being recaptured into the loop.		* If Haku/Komachi has their back to a corner, the victim will be forced to substitute in front, potentially being recaptured into the loop.
	* Neutral jump ({{8}}) is typically more reliable than forward jump {{6}}{{8}} or running jump {{Run}}{{8}}. Needles may go over the head of the target~~, ending the loop prematurely,~~ after a forward jump depending on distance and the height of the opposing character.		* Neutral jump ({{8}}) is typically more reliable than forward jump {{6}}{{8}} or running jump {{Run}}{{8}}. Needles may go over the head of the target after a forward jump depending on distance and the height of the opposing character, ending the loop prematurely.
	* It is generally advisable to hold fewer needles during the hold portion of the loop, as the chakra cost of holding needles is tied to the amount of needles held. Depleting one's own chakra with needle loops puts the user in danger of an ensuing punish.		* It is generally advisable to hold fewer needles during the hold portion of the loop, as the chakra cost of holding needles is tied to the amount of needles held. Depleting one's own chakra with needle loops puts the user in danger of an ensuing punish.
	* Needles are released in groups over the span of 6 frames. No needles are released during the second frame of the launch.		* Needles are released in groups over the span of 6 frames. No needles are released during the second frame of the launch.
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	==Differences between games==		==Differences between games==
			* Haku releases a total of 10 needles, two at a time, over the course of 6 frames.
	===Clash of Ninja! 1===		===Clash of Ninja! 1===
	* Haku releases a total of 10 needles, two at a time, over the course of 6 frames.
	* Run cannot be cancelled with a neutral jump in ''CON1''.		* Run cannot be cancelled with a neutral jump in ''CON1''.
	* OTG needles are unsubbable, though there is no reliable way to make your opponent miss a tech roll.		* OTG needles are unsubbable, though there is no reliable way to make your opponent miss a tech roll recovery.

	===Clash of Ninja! 2===		===Clash of Ninja! 2===

ArfentulGNT: /* Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4 */

2022-09-30T18:37:48Z

Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4

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	===Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4===		===Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4===
	* Landing lag frames are reverted to that of ''CON1'' and ''CON2''.		* Landing lag frames are reverted to that of ''CON1'' and ''CON2''.
	* Haku can now perform an unsubbable TOD. {{2}}{{X}} ~~can combo~~ into {{B}} or {{6}}{{B}} depending on positioning. A short string (usually {{6}}{{B}}{{A}}{{A}}{{YC}}) ~~rebuilds~~ chakra and ~~the~~ {{YC}}-cancel gives Haku enough time to set up OTG Needle Loops. Because the victim has been hit with a super, tech-roll and KNJ are disabled making the combo ~~a true~~ inescapable TOD.		* Haku can now perform an unsubbable TOD. {{2}}{{X}} combos into {{B}} or {{6}}{{B}} depending on positioning. A short string (usually {{6}}{{B}}{{A}}{{A}}{{YC}}) is used to rebuild chakra and a {{YC}}-cancel gives Haku enough time to set up OTG Needle Loops. Because the victim has been hit with a super, tech-roll and KNJ are disabled making the combo an inescapable TOD.
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu9a6w5L5sY Hippo's demonstration (Youtube)] of Haku's OTG unsubbable needle loop following {{2}}{{X}} in ''GNT4''		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu9a6w5L5sY Hippo's demonstration (Youtube)] of Haku's OTG unsubbable needle loop following {{2}}{{X}} in ''GNT4''

ArfentulGNT: /* Super Clash of Ninja! 4 */

2022-09-30T18:36:56Z

Super Clash of Ninja! 4

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	===Super Clash of Ninja! 4===		===Super Clash of Ninja! 4===
	* Haku now has half the number of needles and the chakra cost of holding needles has been doubled, making needle loops more costly for Haku and increasing the importance of holding fewer ~~numbers of~~ needles.		* Haku now has half the number of needles and the chakra cost of holding needles has been doubled, making needle loops more costly for Haku and increasing the importance of holding fewer needles.
	* {{2}}{{X}} needles now knock the victim down (changed from normal hitstun), removing the possibility of rebuilding chakra to perform needle loops. Haku can still score a single OTG {{2}}{{A}}.		* {{2}}{{X}} needles now knock the victim down (changed from normal hitstun), removing the possibility of rebuilding chakra to perform needle loops. Haku can still score a single OTG {{2}}{{A}}.
	[[File:Needleholdscon4c.gif\|frame\|300px\|The number of needles in ''SCON4'' was cut in half compared to the GameCube ''GNT'' games.]]		[[File:Needleholdscon4c.gif\|frame\|300px\|The number of needles in ''SCON4'' was cut in half compared to the GameCube ''GNT'' games.]]

ArfentulGNT at 15:57, 30 September 2022

2022-09-30T15:57:11Z

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	The two needle projectile users of the ''Clash of Ninja!'' series, Haku ([[Haku_(GNT4)\|GNT1-4]] and [[Haku_(SCON4)\|SCON4]]) and Komachi (Rev2 and [[Komachi_(Rev3)\|Rev3]]) are capable of a grounded or on-the-ground (OTG) hit infinite using their {{Air}}{{A}} attack, known to the playerbase as "''Needle Loops"''. When performed consistently, Needle Loops can bleed out the victim's entire life bar, threatening to end the round and potentially forcing a substitution. In ''GNT4'' Needle Loops are associated with Haku's unsubbable touch-of-death (TOD) after {{2}}{{X}}.		The two needle projectile users of the ''Clash of Ninja!'' series, Haku ([[Haku_(GNT4)\|GNT1-4]] and [[Haku_(SCON4)\|SCON4]]) and Komachi (Rev2 and [[Komachi_(Rev3)\|Rev3]]) are capable of a grounded or on-the-ground (OTG) hit infinite using their {{Air}}{{A}} attack, known to the playerbase as "''Needle Loops"''. When performed consistently, Needle Loops can bleed out the victim's entire life bar, threatening to end the round and potentially forcing a substitution. In ''GNT4'' Needle Loops are associated with Haku's unsubbable touch-of-death (TOD) after {{2}}{{X}}.
			[[File:Needleloopc.gif\|frame\|300px\|Demonstration of Haku needle loops in GNT4 with inputs shown]]
	==Executing Needle Loops==		==Executing Needle Loops==
	Needle Loops are made possible due to Haku and Komachi's ability to "split" their {{Air}}{{A}} attack into two parts. Normally, holding {{Air}}{{A}} will hold the needles in the air at the cost of chakra. While held, needles will track the opponent and, once released, fire towards their current location. Needles launch in groups over the course of several frames. By releasing and then immediately re-holding {{A}}, Haku/Komachi can launch some but not all of their needles. When properly timed and repeated, this results in a continuous combo.		Needle Loops are made possible due to Haku and Komachi's ability to "split" their {{Air}}{{A}} attack into two parts. Normally, holding {{Air}}{{A}} will hold the needles in the air at the cost of chakra. While held, needles will track the opponent and, once released, fire towards their current location. Needles launch in groups over the course of several frames. By releasing and then immediately re-holding {{A}}, Haku/Komachi can launch some but not all of their needles. When properly timed and repeated, this results in a continuous combo.
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	'''The general input pattern of a Needle Loop is:'''		'''The general input pattern of a Needle Loop is:'''
	# Jump {{8}}		# Jump {{8}}
	# In quick succession:~~[[File:Needleloopc.gif\|frame\|300px\|Demonstration of Haku needle loops in GNT4 with inputs shown]]~~		# In quick succession:
	#* Tap {{A}} (beginning the release of needles)		#* Tap {{A}} (beginning the release of needles)
	#* Press and hold {{A}} again (before all needles have been released)		#* Press and hold {{A}} again (before all needles have been released)

ArfentulGNT: /* Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4 */

2022-09-30T15:56:04Z

Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4

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	===Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4===		===Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4===
	* Landing lag frames are reverted to that of ''CON1'' and ''CON2''.		* Landing lag frames are reverted to that of ''CON1'' and ''CON2''.
	* Haku can now perform an unsubbable TOD. {{2}}{{X}} can combo into {{B}} or {{6}}{{B}} depending on positioning. A short string (usually {{6}}{{B}}{{A}}{{A}}{{YC}}) rebuilds chakra and the {{YC}}-cancel gives Haku enough time to set up OTG Needle Loops. Because the victim has been hit with a super, tech-roll and KNJ are disabled making the TOD ~~inescapable as long as Haku performs the combo correctly~~.		* Haku can now perform an unsubbable TOD. {{2}}{{X}} can combo into {{B}} or {{6}}{{B}} depending on positioning. A short string (usually {{6}}{{B}}{{A}}{{A}}{{YC}}) rebuilds chakra and the {{YC}}-cancel gives Haku enough time to set up OTG Needle Loops. Because the victim has been hit with a super, tech-roll and KNJ are disabled making the combo a true inescapable TOD.
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu9a6w5L5sY Hippo's demonstration (Youtube)] of Haku's OTG unsubbable needle loop following {{2}}{{X}} in ''GNT4''		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu9a6w5L5sY Hippo's demonstration (Youtube)] of Haku's OTG unsubbable needle loop following {{2}}{{X}} in ''GNT4''

ArfentulGNT at 15:52, 30 September 2022

2022-09-30T15:52:09Z

ArfentulGNT at 15:42, 30 September 2022

2022-09-30T15:42:06Z

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	The two needle projectile users of the ''Clash of Ninja!'' series, Haku ([[Haku_(GNT4)\|GNT1-4]] and [[Haku_(SCON4)\|SCON4]]) and Komachi (Rev2 and [[Komachi_(Rev3)\|Rev3]]) are capable of a grounded or on-the-ground (OTG) hit infinite using their {{Air}}{{A}} attack, known to the playerbase as "''Needle Loops"''. When performed consistently, Needle Loops can bleed out the victim's entire life bar, potentially forcing a substitution~~. They may also be inescapable or nearly inescapable when Haku/Komachi have their back to a corner, forcing a front substitution and resulting in continued Needle Loop hits~~. In ''GNT4'' , Needle Loops are associated with Haku's unsubbable touch-of-death (TOD) after {{2}}{{X}}.		The two needle projectile users of the ''Clash of Ninja!'' series, Haku ([[Haku_(GNT4)\|GNT1-4]] and [[Haku_(SCON4)\|SCON4]]) and Komachi (Rev2 and [[Komachi_(Rev3)\|Rev3]]) are capable of a grounded or on-the-ground (OTG) hit infinite using their {{Air}}{{A}} attack, known to the playerbase as "''Needle Loops"''. When performed consistently, Needle Loops can bleed out the victim's entire life bar, threatening to end the round and potentially forcing a substitution. In ''GNT4'' Needle Loops are associated with Haku's unsubbable touch-of-death (TOD) after {{2}}{{X}}.

	==Executing Needle Loops==		==Executing Needle Loops==
	Needle Loops are made possible due to Haku and Komachi's ability to "split" their {{Air}}{{A}} attack into two parts. Normally, holding {{Air}}{{A}} will hold the needles in the air at the cost of chakra. While held, needles will track the opponent, once released, fire towards their current location. Needles launch ~~two at a time (or one at a time~~ in ~~''Super'')~~ over the course of several frames. By releasing and then immediately re-holding {{A}}, Haku/Komachi can launch some but not all of their needles. When properly timed and repeated, this results in a continuous combo.		Needle Loops are made possible due to Haku and Komachi's ability to "split" their {{Air}}{{A}} attack into two parts. Normally, holding {{Air}}{{A}} will hold the needles in the air at the cost of chakra. While held, needles will track the opponent and, once released, fire towards their current location. Needles launch in groups over the course of several frames. By releasing and then immediately re-holding {{A}}, Haku/Komachi can launch some but not all of their needles. When properly timed and repeated, this results in a continuous combo.

	'''The general input pattern of a Needle Loop is:'''		'''The general input pattern of a Needle Loop is:'''
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	* Neutral jump ({{8}}) is typically more reliable than forward jump {{6}}{{8}} or running jump {{Run}}{{8}}. Needles may go over the head of the target, ending the loop prematurely, after a forward jump depending on distance and the height of the opposing character.		* Neutral jump ({{8}}) is typically more reliable than forward jump {{6}}{{8}} or running jump {{Run}}{{8}}. Needles may go over the head of the target, ending the loop prematurely, after a forward jump depending on distance and the height of the opposing character.
	* It is generally advisable to hold fewer needles during the hold portion of the loop, as the chakra cost of holding needles is tied to the amount of needles held. Depleting one's own chakra with needle loops puts the user in danger of an ensuing punish.		* It is generally advisable to hold fewer needles during the hold portion of the loop, as the chakra cost of holding needles is tied to the amount of needles held. Depleting one's own chakra with needle loops puts the user in danger of an ensuing punish.
	* Needles are released over the span of 6 frames ~~in groups of two (the number of needles are cut in half in ''SCON4'')~~. No needles are released during the second frame of the launch.		* Needles are released in groups over the span of 6 frames. No needles are released during the second frame of the launch.
	[[File:Needleholdc.gif\|frame\|300px\|Example showing the timing of {{A}} presses in ''GNT4''.]]		[[File:Needleholdc.gif\|frame\|300px\|Example showing the timing of {{A}} presses in ''GNT4''.]]

	==Differences between games==		==Differences between games==
	===Clash of Ninja! 1===		===Clash of Ninja! 1===
			* Haku releases a total of 10 needles, two at a time, over the course of 6 frames.
	* Run cannot be cancelled with a neutral jump in ''CON1''.		* Run cannot be cancelled with a neutral jump in ''CON1''.
	* OTG needles are unsubbable, though there is no reliable way to make your opponent miss a tech roll.		* OTG needles are unsubbable, though there is no reliable way to make your opponent miss a tech roll.
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	===Clash of Ninja! Revolution 2 and 3===		===Clash of Ninja! Revolution 2 and 3===
	* While Haku does not appear in the ''Revolution'' games, some of his assets have been recycled for a new character, Komachi.		* While Haku does not appear in the ''Revolution'' games, some of his assets have been recycled for a new character, Komachi.
	* Komachi's needle loops are generally easier to execute as compared to Haku's		* Komachi's needle loops are generally easier to execute as compared to Haku's.
	** Komachi throws a larger number of needles		** Komachi throws a larger number of needles
	** Komachi's needles cause a stagger state, increasing the time window to continue the combo		** Komachi's needles cause a stagger state, increasing the time window to continue the combo
	** Hitting the opponent with needles builds chakra for Komachi		** Hitting the opponent with needles builds chakra for Komachi
	* Komachi has a variant of Needle Loops which can be done without holding needles: {{6}}{{B}} to {{Air}}{{A}} to {{6}}{{B}}		* Komachi has a variant of Needle Loops which can be done without holding needles: {{6}}{{B}} to {{Air}}{{A}} to {{6}}{{B}}.

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	'''The general input pattern of a Needle Loop is:'''		'''The general input pattern of a Needle Loop is:'''
	# Jump {{8}}		# Jump {{8}}
	# In quick succession:[[File:Needleloopc.gif\|~~thumb~~\|~~600px~~\|Demonstration of Haku needle loops in GNT4 with inputs shown]]		# In quick succession:[[File:Needleloopc.gif\|frame\|300px\|Demonstration of Haku needle loops in GNT4 with inputs shown]]
	#* Tap {{A}} (beginning the release of needles)		#* Tap {{A}} (beginning the release of needles)
	#* Press and hold {{A}} again (before all needles have been released)		#* Press and hold {{A}} again (before all needles have been released)
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	* Neutral jump ({{8}}) is typically more reliable than forward jump {{6}}{{8}} or running jump {{Run}}{{8}}. Needles may go over the head of the target, ending the loop prematurely, after a forward jump depending on distance and the height of the opposing character.		* Neutral jump ({{8}}) is typically more reliable than forward jump {{6}}{{8}} or running jump {{Run}}{{8}}. Needles may go over the head of the target, ending the loop prematurely, after a forward jump depending on distance and the height of the opposing character.
	* It is generally advisable to hold fewer needles during the hold portion of the loop, as the chakra cost of holding needles is tied to the amount of needles held. Depleting one's own chakra with needle loops puts the user in danger of an ensuing punish.		* It is generally advisable to hold fewer needles during the hold portion of the loop, as the chakra cost of holding needles is tied to the amount of needles held. Depleting one's own chakra with needle loops puts the user in danger of an ensuing punish.
	* Needles are released over the span of 6 frames in groups of two (the number of needles are cut in half in ''SCON4''). No needles are released during the second frame of the launch.[[File:Needleholdc.gif\|~~thumb~~\|~~400px~~\|Example showing the timing of {{A}} presses in ''GNT4''.]]		* Needles are released over the span of 6 frames in groups of two (the number of needles are cut in half in ''SCON4''). No needles are released during the second frame of the launch.
			[[File:Needleholdc.gif\|frame\|300px\|Example showing the timing of {{A}} presses in ''GNT4''.]]

	==Differences between games==		==Differences between games==
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	* Haku now has half the number of needles and the chakra cost of holding needles has been doubled, making needle loops more costly for Haku and increasing the importance of holding fewer numbers of needles.		* Haku now has half the number of needles and the chakra cost of holding needles has been doubled, making needle loops more costly for Haku and increasing the importance of holding fewer numbers of needles.
	* {{2}}{{X}} needles now knock the victim down (changed from normal hitstun), removing the possibility of rebuilding chakra to perform needle loops. Haku can still score a single OTG {{2}}{{A}}.		* {{2}}{{X}} needles now knock the victim down (changed from normal hitstun), removing the possibility of rebuilding chakra to perform needle loops. Haku can still score a single OTG {{2}}{{A}}.
	[[File:Needleholdscon4c.gif\|~~thumb~~\|~~400px~~\|The number of needles in ''SCON4'' was cut in half compared to the GameCube ''GNT'' games.]]		[[File:Needleholdscon4c.gif\|frame\|300px\|The number of needles in ''SCON4'' was cut in half compared to the GameCube ''GNT'' games.]]

	===Clash of Ninja! Revolution 2 and 3===		===Clash of Ninja! Revolution 2 and 3===