Among the various characters, Marisa’s body, muscles, height, and big hitbox can attract any player to choose her. Being a mid-range fighter, most of her special attacks greatly damage the opponents.
Key Highlights
- Marisa can cancel attacks into a Drive Rush, which is used to dominate opponents.
- Utilizing crouching techniques with Marisa reduces her hitbox, enhancing her defensive capabilities.
- Following the Phalanx Combo with the Novacula, a double-hit move, can cause massive damage.
- Her super combo is often reserved as a decisive finishing move.
Move Command
Dimachaerus Quarter Circle Back + (Any) Punch, Forward + (Any) Punch
Phalanx Dragon Punch + (Any) Punch
Quadriga Quarter Circle Forward + (Any) Kick
Scutum Quarter Circle Back + (Any) Kick
Tonitrus Scutum (Any) Punch + (Any) Punch
Procella (After Scutum) (Any) Kick
Enfold (After Scutum) Light Kick + Light Punch
Marisa’s Fighting Style
During my early playthrough, she was an absolute powerhouse, allowing me to harness her muscular prowess to overwhelm opponents with relentless punches and power.
Powerful Kicks And Punches
During my first playthrough, even after blocking, I could counter with powerful punches, pushing adversaries to the corner. This strategy works as it keeps your opponents constantly on the defensive.
Attack Counters Into A Driving Rush
Marisa enables canceling attacks into a Drive Rush, controlling the battlefield. This technique keeps opponents off-guard and consistently under pressure, especially after pushback attacks.
Gladius Defends Against Enemy Attacks
Curious, when I armed myself with Gladius, Marissa could use a special move that swiftly counters enemy punches, turning defense into offense.
Reduce The Hitbox
Surprisingly, she enables players to decrease their hitbox by crouching techniques, making a more elusive target against distant enemies and enhancing overall defense.
Easy Beginner Combos (Two Medium Hitter+Phalanx)
Starting with swift punches to catch opponents off-guard with a final powerful strike.
Commands:
- Medium Two Hitter: Medium Punch+Medium Punch
- Phalanx: Dragon Punch+Any Punch
Intermediate Combo (Marisa’s Novacula+Gladius)
For this, I tested a combination of Novacula with Gladius, which was a potent combo.
Commands:
- Novacula: Forward + Medium Punch, Heavy Kick
- Gladius: Quarter Circle Forward + Any Punch
Corner Combos/Super Combos
To deliver a match-ending move, I rely on this super combo.
Commands:
- Quadriga: Quarter Circle Forward + Any Kick
- Javelin of Marisa: Double Quarter Circle Forward + Any Punch
- Goddess of the Hunt: Double Quarter Circle Forward + Any Kick
Marissa – Is She Worth It?
I have covered everything you need about Marisa, from her strategies and special moves to her powerful combos. If you are new to this version, it’s crucial to grasp these combos.
Like many characters, Marisa’s combos are potent yet straightforward to execute. In this case, the character is definitely worth a try for beginners who want to push maximum offense.
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