SAGAT

DR Cancel (Hit)

+4

DR Cancel (Block)

-3

After DR (Hit)

+8

After DR (Block)

+1

Hit Confirm

13 (DR: 15)

Notes Chains into 5LP/2LP/2LK; great range for a chainable 5f jab (but slightly shorter than a standard shoto 5LK); DR cancel is delayed until after 2nd recovery frame; Sagat's only light normal that combos naturally into 214LK

After DR (Hit)

+10

After DR (Block)

+6

Notes Core pressure tool for frame traps (5MPx2 sets up a trade combo vs. most reversal 4f normals); pushback on block is too far for a throw mixup without Drive Rush; links consistently into 2MP on counter-hit or into 5HK on Punish Counter (very strong Drive Reversal punish option); on regular hit can lead to 5MP, 5MP, 5LP combo

After DR (Hit)

+4

After DR (Block)

-1

Hit Confirm

19

Notes 3f extra recovery on whiff; huge range poke with a hitconfirmable TC follow-up; the first 10 recovery frames extend a wide arm-height hurtbox making it easily whiff punished by standing normals

DR Cancel (Hit)

+3

DR Cancel (Block)

0

After DR (Hit)

+3

After DR (Block)

0

Hit Confirm

12 (DR: 14)

Notes Long range but slow startup (more comparable to a medium normal); 2f extra recovery on whiff; great whiff punish tool that combos consistently into 623HP on Punish Counter; input overlap with 6LK Step Low Kick makes it harder to walk forward and poke in neutral; DR cancel is delayed until after 2nd recovery frame

After DR (Hit)

+7

After DR (Block)

+1

Hit Confirm

16

Notes Very long poke with a semi-hitconfirmable TC follow-up; more range vs. standing opponents (the tip of the hitbox whiffs on crouching opponents); the first 10 recovery frames extend a wide leg hurtbox making it more easily whiff punished by standing normals

DR Cancel (Hit)

+20/+16

DR Cancel (Block)

+10/+10

After DR (Hit)

+5

After DR (Block)

-1(-3)

Hit Confirm

33 / 16 (1st) / 18 (2nd)

Notes Upper Body/Leg hurtbox is anti-air invincible on frames 9-15 (solid anti-air against midrange jumps); cannot hit cross-up; 1st hit forces stand on hit; 2nd hit whiffs on crouching opponents (2f worse on block); 4f extra recovery if both hits whiff; 1st hit deals extra hitstun, allowing a natural combo into 214HK; deals full damage / Drive damage / Meter gain even if only the 2nd hit connects; 1st hit puts airborne opponents into a free juggle state (limited juggle if comboed from a wallsplat or airborne crumple), then air resets on the 2nd hit; 2nd hit only has juggle potential after the 1st hit connects; the first 11 recovery frames extend a wide leg hurtbox making it more easily whiff punished by standing normals; carries counter-hit/Punish Counter advantage through both hits

DR Cancel (Hit)

+4

DR Cancel (Block)

-2

After DR (Hit)

+9

After DR (Block)

+3

Hit Confirm

12 (DR: 15)

Notes Chains into 5LP/2LP/2LK; excellent range for a 4f jab; high pushback makes tick throw and counter-hit pressure weaker, but also allows Sagat to space himself outside the opponent's reversal normals on block; DR cancel is delayed until after 2nd~3rd recovery frame; topmost hurtbox on frames 1-5 is vulnerable only to aerial strikes (preventing its use as an anti-air)

DR Cancel (Hit)

+13

DR Cancel (Block)

+9

After DR (Hit)

+8

After DR (Block)

+3

Hit Confirm

15 / 16(~HK) / 19(~HP)

Notes Solid mid-range cancelable poke and buffer tool; 1f extra recovery on block; 3f extra recovery on whiff; significantly more range on active frames 2-3 (more effective linking from +8 or punishing -8 moves); cancelable into 2 different Target Combo follow-ups with different hitconfirm timings (requires Punish Counter or Drive Rush for 2MP~HP combo); topmost hurtbox is vulnerable only to aerial strikes on frames 1-9 (preventing its use as an anti-air), and is projectile invincible on frames 1-14 to avoid High Tiger Shot (frames 15-26 are still vulnerable)

DR Cancel (Hit)

+16

DR Cancel (Block)

+10

After DR (Hit)

+5

After DR (Block)

-1

Hit Confirm

18

Notes Very long range for a cancelable and hitconfirmable poke; significantly more range on active frames 3-4; topmost hurtbox is vulnerable only to aerial strikes on frames 1-14 (preventing its use as an anti-air), and is projectile invincible on frames 1-19 to avoid High Tiger Shot (frames 20-35 are still vulnerable)

After DR (Hit)

+5

After DR (Block)

+1

Notes Chains into 5LP/2LP/2LK; low starter that can combo into any 3-light chain from close range

After DR (Hit)

+8

After DR (Block)

+2

Notes Amazing hitbox priority as a neutral poke; can link to 5LP at closer ranges, or into 2MP/5LK on Counter-hit; useful combo/pressure starter out of Drive Rush (but has poor link options near its max range)

After DR (Hit)

KD +29

After DR (Block)

-8

Notes Has some juggle potential; great range and hitbox priority; can be punished on block by most other sweeps in the game

Hit Confirm

59 (27)

Notes 3f blockstring gap between hits; harder to confirm into from 2MP but combos naturally; launch only allows a canceled Super but no other follow-up juggles; easily hitconfirmed into Super even if only the 2nd hit connects as a frame trap; higher KD advantage when juggled into

DR Cancel (Hit)

+16

DR Cancel (Block)

+4

Hit Confirm

54 (17)

Notes Combos after Punish Counter or Drive Rush 2MP only; causes limited juggle OTG bounce vs. airborne opponents

Notes Both hits are always a true blockstring; hitconfirmable knockdown from a very strong midrange poke; sets up a KD +42 safe jump when juggled into (like after a DI wallsplat on hit/block)

Notes 3f blockstring gap between hits; somewhat hitconfirmable knockdown from a very strong midrange poke; puts opponent into a limited juggle state (can combo 623LP after DI wallsplat on hit)

DR Cancel (Hit)

KD +54

DR Cancel (Block)

+10

After DR (Hit)

KD +34

Hit Confirm

35

Notes Tall hitbox on 2nd hit, but also extends a tall hurtbox with no anti-air invincibility (likely to lose/trade with jump-ins); cannot hit cross-up; 2nd hit whiffs on crouch blocking opponents (3f worse on block and not cancelable); cancel does not occur until the 2nd hit's active frames (still executes on hit even if the 2nd hit whiffs); puts opponents into a limited juggle state (can combo into 236MP, DR~delay 4HP > 236HK, 623MP for great midscreen damage and corner carry); free juggle state from DR~4HP, allowing a more optimal corner juggle: > 214MK, 4HP > 236HK, 623MP; launches higher on Counter-hit/Punish Counter (KD +41) or on airborne opponents (KD +40); 1st hit puts opponent into a free juggle OTG bounce state that is usually overwritten by the 2nd hit (but can still occur on trades or when hitting extended hurtboxes)

After DR (Hit)

+7

After DR (Block)

+1

Notes Spike knockdown vs. airborne opponents; Drive Rush gives a combo into 2MP (no real strike/throw pressure on block); meaty timing allows a follow-up link (up to +5/0 on final active frame)

After DR (Hit)

+7

After DR (Block)

+1

Notes Long range advancing low poke that leaves Sagat close for a strike/throw mixup on hit while remaining safe on block; 3f extra recovery on whiff; can link into light normals on Counter-hit, or into 2MP after Drive Rush or Punish Counter; knocks down airborne opponents (KD +35~38) when juggled into (but has no juggle potential on its own); the first 7 recovery frames extend a wide foot hurtbox making it more easily whiff punished by low-reaching normals

After DR (Hit)

+11

After DR (Block)

+8

Notes Upper Body/Leg hurtbox is anti-air invincible on frames 14-19 (useful as a predictive long range anti-air); whiffs on crouching opponents; puts airborne opponents into a limited juggle state; Punish Counter staggers grounded opponents and puts airborne opponents into a free juggle state; 3f fewer total frames on block/parry/armor (active frames end upon contact, with variable recovery depending on which active frame connected); the first 5 recovery frames extend a wide hurtbox where the kicking leg was (too high for many attacks to easily connect as a whiff punish); extends hurtbox 1f before active that is vulnerable to projectiles; useful in Drive Rush cancel routes from 2HP/5HK/2MP~HP (but the pushback prevents Sagat's usual midscreen link of 4HP > 236MP, juggle DR~4HP)

Notes Fast air-to-air with solid horizontal range

Notes 2 hits; puts airborne opponents into a limited juggle state; if 1st hit is stand blocked, the 2nd hit will not hit overhead against crouch block; lower body projectile invuln 8-22f (if used immediately on the way up, can avoid the 2nd hit of JP's OD Amnesia bombs)

Notes Strong downward attack angle; spike knockdown vs. airborne opponents; lower body projectile invuln 10-22f (cannot be used to avoid the 2nd hit of JP's OD Amnesia bombs)

Notes Cross-up; can be used as a fuzzy instant overhead

Notes Long horizontal range (barely shorter than j.HK) with a better downward attack angle and nearly identical hitstun and blockstun; lower body projectile invuln 8-25f except around attack hitbox (cannot be used to avoid the 2nd hit of JP's OD Amnesia bombs)

Notes Longest horizontal range; puts airborne opponents into a limited juggle state; lower body projectile invuln 10-21f (if used immediately on the way up, can avoid the 2nd hit of JP's OD Amnesia bombs)

Hit Confirm

16

Notes 1st hit transitions to a different follow-up on hit, resulting in higher damage and a tumbling +66 knockdown (allows a 623LP juggle in the corner); if 1st hit whiffs, the next 2 hits deal 500 damage each and give a worse knockdown (only 1 hit at farthest ranges); safe on block but usually lands inside the opponent's throw range; 2nd hit active frames 2-10 whiff on crouching opponents; this means that if the Knee is spaced out, it connects on the last active frame vs. crouching opponents (+1 on block); unlike HK Knee, the opponent can switch to stand block after the first hit connects, leaving Sagat at -2; blocked Knee causes a screen shake when Sagat has frame advantage; later hits put opponent into a limited juggle state (in the corner, can juggle 623LP)

Hit Confirm

4

Notes Fast 1-hit projectile (speed is not variable); can hit crouching opponents unlike MP/HP High Tiger Shot; has extremely long recovery compared to most projectiles (more vulnerable to jumps, Drive Impact, projectile invuln moves, and Perfect Parry + Drive Rush); the projectile travels low to the ground, preventing many low profile attacks from avoiding it (e.g. Kimberly's slide, A.K.I.'s Sinister Slide); Sagat is in a crouching state for the entire move duration with crouch-sized hurtboxes; puts airborne opponents into a limited juggle state; extends a slight projectile invincible arm hurtbox on frames 16-43 and a leg hurtbox on frames 14-50; topmost hurtboxes are vulnerable only to air attacks on frames 1-50 (more vulnerable to jump-ins despite crouching) and are projectile invincible on frames 1-31 to avoid High Tiger Shot (frames 32-50 are still vulnerable)

Notes Medium horizontal distance; no front leg hurtbox on frames 14-15 (helps avoid low pokes); 3f extra landing recovery when absorbed by armor; much better block advantage (up to +3) when spaced at max range; active frames 2-9 whiff on crouching opponents; this means that if the Knee is spaced out so the first active frame whiffs, it connects on the 2nd to last active frame vs. crouching opponents (+2 on block, 623LP juggle on hit); puts opponent into a limited juggle state (in the corner, can juggle 623LP if the last 4 active frames connect); blocked Knee causes a screen shake when Sagat has frame advantage; can be whiffed in some situations for a side switch vs. knocked down opponents; sets up midscreen safe jump in certain juggle scenarios (e.g. after juggled 2MP~HP)

Hit Confirm

4

Notes Medium speed 1-hit projectile (comparable to a shoto HP fireball, but much slower than Sagat's other projectiles); whiffs on crouching opponents unless they extend an upward hurtbox; puts airborne opponents into a limited juggle state (useful juggle tool after 4HP launch); has much better recovery and frame advantage than the Low version; can be used meaty on the opponent's wakeup even if they crouch block, but the opponent can input a crouching button to avoid blocking the projectile; extends a slight projectile invincible arm hurtbox on frames 18-32 and a leg hurtbox on frames 18-42

Hit Confirm

12

Notes Fast 2-hit OD projectile; can hit crouching opponents; can be used while a meterless Tiger Shot is still on-screen; the projectile travels low to the ground, preventing many low profile attacks from avoiding it (e.g. Kimberly's slide, A.K.I.'s Sinister Slide); Sagat is in a crouching state for the entire move duration with crouch-sized hurtboxes; puts opponents into a limited juggle state; extends a slight projectile invincible arm hurtbox on frames 16-37 and a leg hurtbox on frames 12-44; topmost hurtboxes are vulnerable only to air attacks on frames 1-44 (more vulnerable to jump-ins despite crouching) and are projectile invincible on frames 1-29 to avoid High Tiger Shot (frames 30-44 are still vulnerable); starter scaling does not apply if only the 2nd hit connects (e.g. clashing with 1-hit OD fireball or breaking Drive Impact armor)

Hit Confirm

23

Notes Sagat's primary anti-air with fast startup but short range; deals 300 less damage on active frames 4-10; cannot hit cross-up; puts opponent into a limited juggle state (allows SA3 cancel on active frames 1-2 only)

Notes Sagat's main reversal; slightly slower than most OD reversals (can be safejabbed by Dee Jay 5LP but is otherwise reliable); deals less damage if it connects on later active frames (1st hit deals significant portion of overall damage); cannot hit cross-up

Hit Confirm

35 SA / 41(38) ~6K

Notes Similar to HK version but faster (can cancel from more starters like 2HP, 4HP launch, and 5HK 2nd hit); combos naturally into all follow-ups including 6HK; cancel into 6HK follow-up leaves a 7f gap on block (can frame trap 4f normals in Burnout); 2f extra recovery on Perfect Parry only; if the 1st hit is Perfect Parried, 2nd hit will interrupt any punish slower than 5f startup (trades with 6f attacks); cannot perform follow-up attacks if both hits whiff; carries Counter-hit/Punish Counter advantage through both hits; opponents can beat all follow-ups with invincible reversals (but standard 6f reversals will not punish 214KK)

Hit Confirm

76 / 19

Notes Connects on both standing/crouching opponents; launches opponent into a limited juggle state; combos naturally from 214KK; after blocked 214KK, interruptible 7f blockstring gap (frame trap vs. Burnout); unsafe to reversal Drive Impact and susceptible to Perfect Parry on reaction (becomes DI-safe from 214KK if opponent delays it by 2f or longer); opponent is left inside throw range on block (but Sagat cannot shimmy an immediate throw tech)

Hit Confirm

66~69 / 15

Notes Mixup tool that is unsafe on block; the threat of overhead makes ~6MK follow-up stronger while the threat of a frame trap makes ~6HK follow-up stronger; safe vs. Burnout but no longer frame traps, making it a weak option; puts airborne opponents into a limited juggle state (e.g. after DI wallsplat juggle); causes immediate knockdown on Counter-hit/Punish Counter; safe to reversal Drive Impact after blocked 214KK unless the 6LK input is delayed

Hit Confirm

72~76 / 19

Notes Whiffs on crouching opponents; 2f extra recovery on whiff; puts opponent into a limited juggle state (only allows 623LP/PP juggle in the corner); frame data vs. crouch from 214KK: -17 oH / -24 oB / -13 onPC; safe to reversal Drive Impact after blocked 214KK; 3f blockstring gap after 214KK (frame trap vs. standing normals but still loses to reversal crouching normals); risky to attempt on block, but the threat of the overhead and frame trap from ~6LK follow-up can condition opponents to stand block or parry; opponent cannot walk back out of throw range on block

Hit Confirm

19 SA / 28(27) ~6K

Notes Combos into 6LK/6MK follow-ups; canceling into the 6HK follow-up leaves a 2f gap on hit / 9f gap on block (loses to 4f normals even in Burnout); Counter-hit/Punish Counter puts the opponent into a limited juggle state that allows the 6HK follow-up to combo; 214MK combos from canceled 2MP/2HP/5HK (these cancels also frame trap on block, with 2HP/5HK > 214MK being DI-safe); cannot perform follow-up attacks on whiff; lacks natural juggle potential but can juggle after DR~4HP (free juggle state) for a powerful 1-bar corner combo (DR~4HP > 214MK, 4HP > 236HK, 623MP); opponents can beat all follow-ups with invincible reversals (but standard 6f reversals will not punish 214MK); if the opponent attempts to punish 214MK, the 6LK follow-up will frame trap on block (must delay 6LK vs. Burnout)

Hit Confirm

65~74 / 19

Notes Connects on both standing/crouching opponents; launches opponent into a limited juggle state; only combos naturally from 214HK (requires juggle state for LK/MK versions, like a CH/PC Tiger Nexus); after blocked 214LK/MK, interruptible 9f blockstring gap (5f gap vs. Burnout, loses to 4f normals); after blocked 214HK, interruptible 7f blockstring gap (frame trap vs. Burnout); unsafe to reversal Drive Impact and susceptible to Perfect Parry on reaction (becomes DI-safe from 214HK if opponent delays it by 2f or longer); opponent is left inside throw range on block (but Sagat cannot shimmy an immediate throw tech)

Hit Confirm

53~67 / 15

Notes Mixup tool that is unsafe on block; the threat of overhead makes ~6MK follow-up stronger while the threat of a frame trap makes ~6HK follow-up stronger; safe vs. Burnout but no longer frame traps (unless the 6LK input is delayed from 214LK/MK); puts airborne opponents into a limited juggle state (e.g. after Counter-hit 214LK/MK); causes immediate knockdown on Counter-hit/Punish Counter; loses to reversal Drive Impact after blocked 214LK/MK (but safe after 214HK unless the 6LK input is delayed); if used from a 2-light chain, opponent is in range for Throw or 2LK~5LP chain (too far if starting with 3-light chain)

Hit Confirm

59~73 / 19

Notes Whiffs on crouching opponents; 2f extra recovery on whiff; puts opponent into a limited juggle state (only allows 623LP/PP juggle in the corner, or 623MP from CH/PC 214LK/MK launch); frame data vs. crouch from 214LK/214MK: -19 oH / -26 oB / KD +51 onPC launch; frame data vs. crouch from 214HK: -17 oH / -24 oB / -13 onPC (214HK keeps opponent crouching on Punish Counter); safe to reversal Drive Impact after blocked 214K; 5f blockstring gap after 214LK/MK (loses to reversal standing/crouching 4f normals); 3f blockstring gap after 214HK (frame trap vs. standing normals but still loses to reversal crouching normals); risky to attempt on block, but the threat of the overhead and frame trap from ~6LK follow-up can condition opponents to stand block or parry; opponent cannot walk back out of throw range on block

Notes 8-hit Super projectile; can be used while OD Tiger Shot is on-screen (but not meterless Tiger Shot); fast travel speed allows it to be used in long range juggles; projectile speed is not affected by button strength

Notes 8-hit Super projectile; can be used while OD Tiger Shot is on-screen (but not meterless Tiger Shot); fast travel speed allows it to be used in long range juggles; projectile speed is not affected by button strength

Notes Goes into one of 4 follow-ups after frame 76 on hit (depending on which direction is held while clutching the opponent); Sagat's best reversal Super (but is still slow enough to be baited by an opponent's safejab setup); can be used as a projectile counter from about half screen; Sagat has travel time throughout the active frames (takes longer than SA3 to reach full range)

Notes Goes into one of 4 follow-ups after frame 76 on hit (depending on which direction is held while clutching the opponent); Sagat's best reversal Super (but is still slow enough to be baited by an opponent's safejab setup); can be used as a projectile counter from about half screen; Sagat has travel time throughout the active frames (takes longer than SA3 to reach full range)

Notes Cinematic time regenerates ~1.9 Drive bars for Sagat; only 2f startup when canceled from Tiger Uppercut; can be used as a projectile counter from about half screen; slow startup makes it a risky wakeup reversal option; total damage scaling from anti-air Tiger Uppercut is 20-40% depending on which strength was used (weaker strength gives higher scaling)

Notes Cinematic time regenerates ~1.9 Drive bars for Sagat; only 2f startup when canceled from Tiger Uppercut; can be used as a projectile counter from about half screen; slow startup makes it a risky wakeup reversal option; total damage scaling from anti-air Tiger Uppercut is 20-40% depending on which strength was used (weaker strength gives higher scaling)

Notes Cinematic time regenerates ~1.9 Drive bars for Sagat; only 2f startup when canceled from Tiger Uppercut; can be used as a projectile counter from about half screen; slow startup makes it a risky wakeup reversal option; total damage scaling from anti-air Tiger Uppercut is 20-40% depending on which strength was used (weaker strength gives higher scaling)