Katalina is an awesome character for beginners in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. She deals great damage and has great pokes. This guide will help you learn Katalina’s basics. You’ll learn some combos and how to win the neutral game with her.
Disclaimer: Numpad Notation
Before I get into the combos, I need to explain the concept of numpad notations. Numpad notation is a method used in fighting games to describe control inputs clearly, universally, and language-neutral. In short, it uses numbers for directional inputs, making it easy to read. For example, press 8 for an upward jump, 7 or 9 for diagonal jumps, and 2 for crouching. No input is marked as 5, indicating neutral.
This is a great way to communicate fighting game controls because it is universal. It allows new players to understand it easily throughout all games. It also allows players to share tech with other international players who don’t speak the same language. The combos I will display in this guide utilize the numpad notation structure. If you need clarification at any point looking at the list of combos, come back here for reminders!
Learn Basic Combos
Combos are a combination of attacks and special moves you string together. They are very important in GBVSR, so here are some easy ones for Katalina:
- Close-Range Low Confirm #1: 2L > 2L > f.5L > 214H
- Close-Range Low Confirm #2: c.5L > 2L > f.5L > 214H
- Meaty Combos: c.5H > c.5H > c.5H > Raging Strike > Raging Chain > c.5H > c.5H > c.5H > 214H
- Anti-Air Combo #1: Counter-Hit 2H > f.5M > 214H
- Anti-Air Combo #2: Counter-Hit 2H > f.5M > Raging Strike > Raging Chain > c.5H > c.5H > c.5H > 623L
How to Win Neutral With Katalina in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
In fighting games, neutral is a state where no player is blocking or getting hit by anything. Your general goal is to gain an advantage over the opponent. Here’s how to win these advantageous moments:
- Poking and Counterpoking: Use f.5M (Far Standing Medium Attack) and f.5H (Far Standing Heavy Attack) to hit your opponent from a distance. Some opponents will run at you to start offense. An effective strategy with Katalina is using her normals to control space and initiate combos.
- Anti-Airing: Use 2H to hit opponents in the air. You don’t always want to focus on the ground. Sometimes it’s better to look in the air for a while and see if the opponent will jump.
- Zoning: You can use Katalina’s fireballs to make the opponent want to jump. It’s important to view her fireball as a poke, which can poke and counter-poke opponent’s attempts to run at you or attack.
- Use Light Wall: This move can block and attack and then hit back. It’s tricky but useful. If you predict that the opponent will attack at a specific time, you can use this.
Closing
Katalina is fun and strong, perfect for beginners in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. Make sure to practice these combos and strategies. Soon, you’ll be winning lots of fights with her.
Stay tuned for more guides and tips on Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! Here are some guides below on how to generally improve at the game:
