Master Ling's Moveset in Tekken 3

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Alright, let's break down Ling's moveset in Tekken 3. She's got some really unique stuff, especially when she's not facing the opponent directly. We'll cover her special stances, her attacks from a back turned position, and what she can do when grounded.

Special Notations

Before we dive in, here are a few abbreviations you'll see:

aop - Art Of Phoenix

Maneuvers

These are special movements Ling can perform:

ub~b - Backflip
d+1+2 - Art Of Phoenix (aop)
b+3+4 - Back Turned (bt)
f+1+2 - Cartwheel left
f+3+4 - Dive right
3+4 - Spin (into background)
d+3+4 - Spin (into foreground)

Attacks

Special Positions

Standing:

Back Turned (bt)

When Ling is facing away from the opponent, she has a whole different set of moves. It can be tricky at first, but it opens up a lot of mix-up potential.

BT Maneuvers

ss - Back Turned Sidestep (1p remains bt)
3+4* - Spin (into background) - Ling recovers in a normal position.
d+3+4* - Spin (into foreground) - .
f+3+4 - Backwards roll towards opponent
d+1+2 - Art Of Phoenix (aop)

BT Attacks

fc_d+1+2 - Low attack, not sidesteppable, range 1. Ling recovers in a crouched (normal) position.
1 - High attack, range 1. .
uf_u_ub+1 - Attack from jumping forward/up/back-up.
2 (string starter) - High attack, range 1. Ling recovers in back turned (bt) position.
3 - High attack, range 3. . Can hit multiple times (grut).
d+3 - Low attack, range 1. .
uf_u_ub+3 - Attack from jumping forward/up/back-up.
fc_d+4 - Low attack, range 2. .
4 - Mid/High attack, range 3. . Can hit multiple times (grut).
f~f+4 - Mid attack, range 3. . Can hit multiple times (grut).
uf_u+4 - Attack from jumping forward/up.
ub+4 - Attack from jumping back-up.
f+3+4~3+4 - Mid/High attack, range 4. . Can hit multiple times (grut). This is the bt roll towards opponent (bt f+3+4) canceled by 3+4.

Note: Ling's back turned throws (1+3 or 2+4) will recover in back turned if they miss. However, her (bt)f~f+1+3 or (bt)f~f+2+4 throws will recover in a normal position if they miss.