Mizuki (SCON4)

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Mizuki
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HP	220
Guard Gauge	1760
Jab Speed	Frame 14
Jab Height	High
Backdash Type	Normal

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Summary

Mizuki is thought of as a fundamentals character with above average HP and high damage. He shares many animations and characteristics with Iruka (SCON4, while nominally having a greater focus on projectiles, as inspired by his use of giant shurikens ("fuma shuriken") in the first story arc of Naruto. Several changes in super have further differentiated Mizuki from Iruka as compared to Vanilla GNT4.

Press at Character Select.

Press at Character Select.

Gameplay

Moveset

Basic Moves	Notes
	Frame 14 high jab. Quick recovery.
	Low crush. Sends the opponent flying at a low trajectory or pushes on block.
	Hits low and high crushes. Turns opponent towards Mizuki on hit. Slow attack with good high crush frames.
	The punch. One of the best 4B's in the game in terms of startup and coverage. Sends the opponent flying at a low trajectory.
	Hits mid, staggers. is teleport.
	Staggers on hit. Low amount of recovery means Mizuki can follow-up with a mix between jab, throw, and
	Slow dive kick. Staggers on hit. High damage.
Special Moves
	Throw a fuma shuriken. Slower than most projectiles, but can link to almost any button on a grounded hit. Charged throws multiple shurikens which continually push the target on block dealing significant chip damage or carrying them across the stage on a hit.
	Throw multiple fuma shuriken up. One of the best "up-shuriken" attacks in the game and can serve as combo filler with low recovery, meter build, or as a super confirm to or / directly.
	Hits mid. Links to . is teleport. hits twice on-the-ground (OTG).
	Counter. Works on projectiles. On activation, Mizuki teleports behind and above the opponent and does a descending spin kick.
	Teleport backwards. Can be held to increase the distance of the teleport.
	Upwards kunai slash. Spinning launch.
	Mizuki's signature version of "air shanks". Throws a fuma shuriken downwards at a 45 degree angle. Its large amount of hitstun can link to most buttons, including . can also be looped infinitely (see: Strategy).
Throws
	Normal overhead throw. 20 damage.
	Hard knockdown throw. Does 40 damage. Good option when the opponent has enough chakra to KNJ.
Super Moves
	One of the fastest-activating as well as one of the few two-hit supers in the game
	Slower than , but Mizuki advances further, hitboxes have more active frames and the it deals more damage. One of the better wake up supers in the game due to the large amount of active frames.
	Reversal, requires and uses 75% chakra. Mizuki leaps backwards during the super-freeze, and then throws an unblockable fuma shuriken. Can be charged to throw an additional shuriken for more damage. The shuriken hit has enough hitstun to combo at any realistic distance though the hit is subbable.

Strategy

is one of the best projectiles in the game, serving double duty as a standard "air shank" as well as a reliable combo starter. Its lengthy hitstun combos into nearly any button, including . As in Vanilla, can be looped indefinitely in a fashion similar to a simplified Haku Needle Loop. At mid-stage, Mizuki must > to perform the infinite. On square stages with his back to a corner, Mizuki can simply repeatedly, with the added benefit of the loop automatically catching substitutions.
Mizuki can perform other grounded loops as well. links to , and the shuriken throw links to other buttons, including a second for another psuedo-infinite.
Mizuki has an anti-KNJ game stemming from his teleport strings such as and , which teleport him backwards. The teleport can be executed on whiff and followed with either for his 4B punch or for his run kunai slash which can be cancelled (). The KNJ punish is, however, somewhat slow and opponents may be able to turn and block or sidestep the follow-up.
is notable for its quick start up and large amount of guard frames. Mizuki players should and do use this attack frequently. While safe on block, an opponent who baits and blocks Mizuki's 4B can threaten a throw during its recovery frames.
is a strong reversal as it leads to a full combo, though Mizuki must beware that the victim can substitute after the initial hit. If the opponent jumps (including as part of the incoming string) before the shuriken hits, they will be knocked to the ground, removing all opportunity for a combo. The distance of Mizuki's backwards leap means protects him from most attacks, but the reversal avoid the attack if Mizuki has his back to the wall.

Combos

Combos	Notes
> >	Meterless super confirm off of up-shuriken
> >	Meterless super confirm off of up-shuriken
> > >	Meterless super combo that deals ~70-80% HP

Changes from Vanilla

• 2Y: added as a knockdown throw for 40 damage
• Grabbable Moves: 6B(A), 6BB(B), 6A, 8A, JA
• 5B: hitbox appears one frame sooner, slightly smaller hand hitbox; elbow hitbox removed; hand hitbox larger on frame 2
• 6B: now staggers
• 6B(B): has one more frame of hitbox
• 6BB(B): Y cancels properly now
• 6BB(A): is now 8A; transition is later
• 2B: made strong, change to hit direction (normally causes the opponent to face Mizuki)
• 2B(B): made a mid
• 2BBA(B): hitbox disappears three frames sooner
• 8B: pushes back on block
• RB: starts a frame later; move ends sooner
• 5A: charge time decreased from 13f to 8f
• 6A: when used in string teleport backwards; faster action after; unique follow ups for string or raw (A and B)
• 6A(B): changed to be 2BA(B)
• 6AB(B): removed
• 4A: window improved; can activate on projectiles
• A4A: teleports up and behind the opponent
• 8A: projectiles have an additional frame gap between their spawn
• JA: now throws two shurikens
• 5X: is GNT4 activator into 2X animation with less damage; first hitbox turns backturned opponents around; does less hits on the dance
• 2X: is GNT4 2X activator with large size and better duration on hitboxes; first hitbox turns backturned opponents around; activation does more damage than 5X; slightly less super freeze timing
• 4X: is a super projectile that begins with a jump backward; unblockable; requires and uses 75% meter; can be charged with X for more damage
• GRKnJ: made into 4B; hand is now closed; travel time is faster

Resources

Guides and Info

• Mizuki combo/tech video (Youtube) for Vanilla GNT4 by Hippo (most combos still function in Super as well as loops)

Gameplay footage

LINKS TO TOURNAMENT OR CASUALS VODS