Cant believe he forgot about Lao's B1 punish for 30%. 6 frame high that punishes what other characters cannot. Also Stand 3 breaks armor and forward 3,3,3 is a mind game with shaolin shimmy or the command grab. Also forward 3,3 is Lao's highest damage combo starter.
Got the hang of rain as my first main, taking a break from him to start learning Lao. It’s gonna feel so good playing a faster character with more mixups and damage potential, he seems cool. I love his movement options
Great guide. I switched from Goro to Sonya. She recovers twice as fast so it’s very rare when I don’t have Kameo available. Also BNBs are an extra 3-5% damage with Sonya. Only drawback is you don’t get the safety on block that you do with Goro. Can’t go wrong with either one.
I appreciate this guide very much i’m lvl 43 as a Grand Master almost a Demi God and i have people getting mad a me claiming i’m smurfing in reality i just followed this guide 🤣🤣
He’s a mix of nitara and havik imo. Has a grab special like havik. Dive kick like nitara and long stride bf2. A doubled armored move and the mix ups or havik but the speed of nitara
Holy fuck, I've been playing liu kang only on kl since launch but I learned many other characters bnbs on practice mode, kung lao included. But it was only today that I took him to the online play and I've had so much fun I'm feeling robbed of not playing him since launch lol. Great guide, the best on this channel imo
splash youre an absolute beast and this guide is insanely well done. im just not good enough to consistently hit his BnB with the two dashes unfortunately so i had to put the character down
Iv labed him today and you can get away with just the 1st dash, you dont have to do the 2nd one and u just use 1 into bf2 and it connects for 36%. Easy
Any chance you’ll make a video detailing gaps in character moves and or what moves are punishable. No worries if not, appreciate your tips on Kung Lao and his combo strings, thank you!
Probably not, too many moves and strings to cover. You can test moves and punishes in training mode. I set the dummy to reversal and do my string. I usually set the dummy to use the shao knee, its 10 frames, not the fastest but not the slowest. For strings you will have to do a recording and perform the string. You can set the string as a reversal or just play the recording. Last time I had to do this it was with raidens annoying overhead, which can be interrupted with reversals of strings at 10 frames or faster.
He mentioned the gap. Twice. Lol. But it's 2 frames. 95% of people out there aren't hitting that and get hit in the process so they don't risk it. Lol.
Watched all your matches at ECT, Was wondering why you didn't switch to Lao Lao for a little more zoning? I have been a Kung Lao Main since MK II, Love watching you play!! Keep up the good work, And thank you for not jumping on top tier wagon
I can not get his spin to ever work for me, I just jump... it's really turned me off of the character, shame, I loved him in 11 amd had less problems getting it to work
Hey Splash can you do a guide on Rain and please set the record straight on Rain ranking on Tier list. I believe Rain is strong but definitely not S Tier, he has clear weaknesses and Cyrax is a very strong cover for that but button issues like stubby range without the very reactable overhead (28f startup) and D3 that goes nowhere and is lose a turn. Every S and A+ Tier character has no problems with range past pokes like he does. Only thing he has that isn't reactable is his F3 Throw Cancel/ double overhead mix and that only works closeup and I think is best used after charged water beam setups with Whirlpool under them on wakeup. There are ways out of that. And I'm hardly downplaying, he's definitely A by himself, A+ with Cyrax once he gets momentum and his set play going.
I find using Goro or Lao Kameos a bit boring. Im in God Rank right now and got there using Sareena. I just love the huge dmg output. You can get easy 43 to 47% with her. Plus she gives you great zoning. Ill combine her multiple projectile toss with Laos hat throws. This is great for space control and does decent chip dmg. Plus she helps with Laos approach since you can just throw em in neutral to start full combos safely. Im not saying shes better than Lao\Goro or Lao\Lao combinations, but if you like big dmg, good zoning and footsies you can go plenty far with her. She is hugely useful vs Baraka for example, because I can just zone him out. I can see getting to Elder God using her no problem.
Goro and lao boring???sareena is the most boring cameo right now,,she's too overused..i get that she offers that high damage but other than that she's not that useful,,also I've eeen her throw so many damm times and im so tired of seeing it😂😂😂
Turn off release check bc sometimes this auto does your specials bc it thinks you’re going to do that. If you wanna be really precise with your inputs move your input window timing to short or medium and turn off aswell “input shortcuts”
No because he still has plus frame strings, 50/50 mix ups, and some of the best mobility in the game with duve kick and his spin move...and not to mention his DOUBLE HITTING HI/LOW FATAL BLOW
It's time to toss some hats! Tell us what's your favorite part of Kung Lao's kit.
Thanks for the guide!!
my favorite part is the safe 1 bar 40% launching armor.
None bro, he is trash in this version unfortunately..all his Sig. moves are gone, he’s just not the Great Kung Lao we all knew.😪
@@humblespirit5669 clueless.
His grab has some of the funniest animation in the game, the combo extender one
Cant believe he forgot about Lao's B1 punish for 30%. 6 frame high that punishes what other characters cannot. Also Stand 3 breaks armor and forward 3,3,3 is a mind game with shaolin shimmy or the command grab. Also forward 3,3 is Lao's highest damage combo starter.
Command grab?
Nah I think that’s just a mid attack that has a grab-like animation, my guy
@@DevFromParaplegianceenhanced DB 2 could be what he is talking about
@@rafaeljoseph3951 down, back 2 is a command grab
@@guts4313down back 2 has a hit box that can be blocked is it really a command grab?
Kung Lao kombos are very tight. Big respect to people pulling it online.
Rly? He is easy af
Love the energy Splash!! These two (Lao/Goro) are mad fun to use!! Always glad to see Kung Lao go crazy
Thanks for the guide splash! Good job at ECT, that combo drop was brutal i was rooting for ya.
Ive been watching EVERY guide for lao on youtube and by far yours is my favorite thanks for the video
easily some of the best guides on youtube , thanks
Awesome guide. Splash, I was rooting for you in the tournament this weekend. I can’t believe Sonic pulled out Raiden Cyrax against you.
Thanks for the kind words! I've shared this with Splash as well :)
@@DashFight
Thanks! Your channel has the best character guides hands down. It’s not even close. Awesome job!
splash killed this guide, having fun while learning is the best
Splash killed it with this guide!
Got the hang of rain as my first main, taking a break from him to start learning Lao. It’s gonna feel so good playing a faster character with more mixups and damage potential, he seems cool. I love his movement options
I feel like he shoulda covered db2 and showed the side switch combos, but this is easily the best lao guide out there😍 love youuu Splash😩
been waiting for this ....
Awesome guide gave me a real good starting point
Glad it helped!
Very good character advertisement. :)
Splash like a Sales man. Here it is Lao the best buy him now! :)
Good guide. :)
Great guide. I switched from Goro to Sonya. She recovers twice as fast so it’s very rare when I don’t have Kameo available. Also BNBs are an extra 3-5% damage with Sonya. Only drawback is you don’t get the safety on block that you do with Goro. Can’t go wrong with either one.
Have any of these combos changes since the patch with the gravity trying a few of them out now but struggling
Yo im picking up Lao and was curious about what other tech you have w Sonya Kameo if you have any? I dont wanna use the basic goro combo
Do you still get combos of his low mix up/sweep?
Much appreciated splash man you know u the best Lao 💪🏽
Buff lao's J3! Splash spreading the gospel fr, great vid! throwing out my 2 bar combos and labbing these.
Love this guide! Sounds like you had a lot of fun making it too😂
I appreciate this guide very much i’m lvl 43 as a Grand Master almost a Demi God and i have people getting mad a me claiming i’m smurfing in reality i just followed this guide 🤣🤣
Excellent.
Should've mentioned his 6 frame b1, his actual fastest move and a good punishment tool for Kung Lao's kit
It's super stubby though. Misses a lot.
He’s a mix of nitara and havik imo. Has a grab special like havik. Dive kick like nitara and long stride bf2. A doubled armored move and the mix ups or havik but the speed of nitara
Holy fuck, I've been playing liu kang only on kl since launch but I learned many other characters bnbs on practice mode, kung lao included. But it was only today that I took him to the online play and I've had so much fun I'm feeling robbed of not playing him since launch lol. Great guide, the best on this channel imo
That means a lot, thank you.
Splash was a beast at the ect!
splash youre an absolute beast and this guide is insanely well done. im just not good enough to consistently hit his BnB with the two dashes unfortunately so i had to put the character down
Iv labed him today and you can get away with just the 1st dash, you dont have to do the 2nd one and u just use 1 into bf2 and it connects for 36%. Easy
Thanks for the insight
you can even use Goro assist with his 6frame B14 string for a full combo, so you can punish -7 if they right in front of you
Its so satisfying doing this to barakas f3 overhead
@@Nori2k2thank you
How would you combo off the goro assist there?
@@kombokenjijust do B14 + Goro Kameo all in one input
no im saying after that for the full combo, what do you do?@@staticvoid7928
I think it’s really funny that a ton of characters have brutalities that are just a ton of punches, but Kung Lao doesn’t
Needs his ip man wing chun brutality from the last two games
Splash so good man.
Any chance you’ll make a video detailing gaps in character moves and or what moves are punishable.
No worries if not, appreciate your tips on Kung Lao and his combo strings, thank you!
Probably not, too many moves and strings to cover.
You can test moves and punishes in training mode.
I set the dummy to reversal and do my string.
I usually set the dummy to use the shao knee, its 10 frames, not the fastest but not the slowest.
For strings you will have to do a recording and perform the string. You can set the string as a reversal or just play the recording.
Last time I had to do this it was with raidens annoying overhead, which can be interrupted with reversals of strings at 10 frames or faster.
I would have included B33 and B34 both have a gap you can armor through. Overall excellent guide!
He mentioned the gap. Twice. Lol. But it's 2 frames. 95% of people out there aren't hitting that and get hit in the process so they don't risk it. Lol.
@@talksykart5468 oh good then I must have missed it
US time kill me i never catch your stream dude !!! Keep the good job Splashy boay :D
Watched all your matches at ECT, Was wondering why you didn't switch to Lao Lao for a little more zoning? I have been a Kung Lao Main since MK II, Love watching you play!! Keep up the good work, And thank you for not jumping on top tier wagon
Less go ty Splash
Remember fellas “Get In!”
Love Splash
Nice
da best lao
Get roethor to do a guide for rain
I can not get his spin to ever work for me, I just jump... it's really turned me off of the character, shame, I loved him in 11 amd had less problems getting it to work
Exact same thing happened to me, granted I'm not very smart.
Same I keep messing up the input and get punished for it
He was at his worst in 11.
It’s like you got to push the buttons fast because I use to have troubles but now do it with ease
At least you dont need it
great guide . Still can’t believe Lao’s hat has no presence in any of his strings wtf
The splash man
6:05 different characters have different walk and dash speeds???
That's right!
Whoa!
Thanks for the guide FYI, it’s been a big adjustment trying out Kung Lao this season after maining reptile to start with. Getting the hang of it! 🤠👊🏻
Hey Splash can you do a guide on Rain and please set the record straight on Rain ranking on Tier list. I believe Rain is strong but definitely not S Tier, he has clear weaknesses and Cyrax is a very strong cover for that but button issues like stubby range without the very reactable overhead (28f startup) and D3 that goes nowhere and is lose a turn. Every S and A+ Tier character has no problems with range past pokes like he does. Only thing he has that isn't reactable is his F3 Throw Cancel/ double overhead mix and that only works closeup and I think is best used after charged water beam setups with Whirlpool under them on wakeup. There are ways out of that.
And I'm hardly downplaying, he's definitely A by himself, A+ with Cyrax once he gets momentum and his set play going.
i dont like less grab damage and less health. thats why i use sonya kameo
I find using Goro or Lao Kameos a bit boring. Im in God Rank right now and got there using Sareena. I just love the huge dmg output. You can get easy 43 to 47% with her. Plus she gives you great zoning. Ill combine her multiple projectile toss with Laos hat throws. This is great for space control and does decent chip dmg. Plus she helps with Laos approach since you can just throw em in neutral to start full combos safely. Im not saying shes better than Lao\Goro or Lao\Lao combinations, but if you like big dmg, good zoning and footsies you can go plenty far with her. She is hugely useful vs Baraka for example, because I can just zone him out. I can see getting to Elder God using her no problem.
Goro and lao boring???sareena is the most boring cameo right now,,she's too overused..i get that she offers that high damage but other than that she's not that useful,,also I've eeen her throw so many damm times and im so tired of seeing it😂😂😂
Why is it that sometimes when I try to do DB4 it istead does DB2 ? Is there something wrong with my inputs?
Turn off release check bc sometimes this auto does your specials bc it thinks you’re going to do that. If you wanna be really precise with your inputs move your input window timing to short or medium and turn off aswell “input shortcuts”
You didn’t mention which goro move you do? Close mid or far???? Help a noob!
D + R1, typically. In the corner, just use R1.
What is Splash@ gotta find him
What does oki mean? I know it’s a little bit of pro talk but ion know what it means 😭
I think its the time you have on knockdown for the meaty. No homo
Oki is the offensive options you have on your opponents wake-up after you knock them down.
13:47
Struggling with connecting the second 121 after the dash..
Nevermind I was doing 121 instead of 212
Glad you got it sorted!
Lao + Scorpion is better than Lao + Goro in my opinion. Easier to combo off the armored launcher.
The second I saw delayed I just gave up after 2 hours
I can't hit the delayed jump 2 for the lift of me
What i don't get is his wake up armor attack,,why is it safe???😂😂😂I've never seen it before
The irony is that... this was my first choice. I just think that its ironic that kung lao and goro works so well together lol
Am I the only one who thinks character would be bottom tier if you couldn’t combo off his armored attack?
Nitara says hi.
No because he still has plus frame strings, 50/50 mix ups, and some of the best mobility in the game with duve kick and his spin move...and not to mention his DOUBLE HITTING HI/LOW FATAL BLOW
@@lordlundin6495 him and goro were really a match made in heaven
Kung Lao and Sonya is the best Kameo and character combo imo
kung lao on his period 10:30 🤣😂😂😂🤣
My man, every sentence you SAY....ends like THIS....
they ruined him that spin is pathetic this version is boring :/