Part 9

Unlock the full potential of Blaze in Streets of Rage 4! This guide details her powerful moves, combos, and strategies, including comparisons between her different special attacks.

This guide details the moveset for Blaze in Streets of Rage 4, focusing on her special attacks and combos. It also includes a comparison of her different versions from previous games.

Blaze's Moveset:

Basic Attacks & Combos:

• Basic Combo: Y, Y, …
• Razor Sliding Tackle: X + A (dash attack)
• Slice and Dice: X + A (multi-hit attack)

Special Moves:

• Embukyaku: X (allows for more combos)
• Energy Burst: X (blows enemies far away)
• Kikou Shou: f + X (easier to hit with during a combo but knocks enemy away; effective against wall/armored enemies)
• Spirit Knife: f + X (allows for more combo options)
• Hishousouzan: f, f, Y
• Chou Reppa Dan: f, f, Y

Move Combinations:

1. Embukyaku:
   • f + X - Kikou Shou (wall/armored enemy)
   • X + A - Razor Sliding Tackle
   • X - Energy Burst
   • X + A - Razor Sliding Tackle
   • X + A - Slice and Dice
2. Energy Burst:
   • f + X - Spirit Knife (wall)
   • Y, Y, … - Basic Combo
   • X - Embukyaku
   • f + X - Kikou Shou (wall/armored enemy)
   • X + A - Razor Sliding Tackle
   • X - Energy Burst
   • X + A - Razor Sliding Tackle
   • X + A - Slice and Dice
3. Kikou Shou:
   • X + A - Slice and Dice
   • X + A - Razor Sliding Tackle
4. Spirit Knife:
   • X - Embukyaku
   • f + X - Kikou Shou (wall/armored enemy)
   • X + A - Razor Sliding Tackle
   • X + A - Slice and Dice
   • X + A - Razor Sliding Tackle
5. Razor Sliding Tackle: (dash attack)
6. Slice and Dice: (multi-hit attack)

Move Comparisons:

• Hishousouzan vs. Chou Reppa Dan: Both do similar damage and offer protection. Chou Reppa Dan is faster, travels farther, and can beat out certain enemy attacks.
• Embukyaku vs. Energy Burst: Both do the same damage. Embukyaku is better for combos, while Energy Burst pushes enemies away.
• Kikou Shou vs. Spirit Knife: Both do the same damage. Kikou Shou is easier to land in combos but pushes enemies away; Spirit Knife offers more combo flexibility.
• Razor Sliding Tackle vs. Slice and Dice: Razor Sliding Tackle is for dealing with faraway or multiple enemies. Slice and Dice is for single-enemy encounters.

Blaze Comparisons (Across Games):

Similarities:

• Balanced stats with an emphasis on speed.
• Good at throwing enemies.
• SOR1 and SOR2 Blazes have powerful Basic Combos suitable for beginners.
• SOR3 and SOR4 Blazes have Blitzes effective against flying enemies.
• Hishousouzans on post-SOR1 Blazes are useful against shielded enemies.

Differences:

• SOR1 Blaze has superior reach (armed and unarmed) and is more of a zoner. She lacks Blitzes, Specials, and Haymaker.
• SOR2 Blaze's Hi... (The source text cuts off here)

Note: The moveset described is from the Japanese Bare Knuckle III version of Blaze, not the North American Streets of Rage 3 version.