Kasumi MATCHUPS

(Example: Understanding this character's strengths and weaknesses is essential. Control the distance and limit their preferred actions.)

Category	Content	Notes
(Example: Strengths)	(Example: Close-range pressure, high damage)	(Example: Strong conversion from Critical Stun — hard to escape once caught)
(Example: Weaknesses)	(Example: Short reach, weak at mid range)	(Example: Losing the right distance reduces their offensive options)
(Example: Core Counter)	(Example: Maintain mid range)	(Example: Staying out of their optimal range is the top priority)

(Example: The most dangerous range. Preventing their offense from getting started is critical.)

Situation	Counter Action	Notes
(Example: Under pressure)	(Example: Keep guarding)	(Example: Mashing risks a Counter Hit leading to heavy damage)
(Example: Gap in their string)	(Example: Interrupt with a strike)	(Example: Identify the opening and act)
(Example: Facing a mix-up)	(Example: Hold / defensive option)	(Example: Win the read for a return)

Basic Approach

• (Example: Don't mash recklessly)
• (Example: Avoiding Critical Stun is the top priority)

(Example: The range where you can take control. Seize the initiative.)

Situation	Counter Action	Notes
(Example: Opponent approaching)	(Example: Place a poke)	(Example: Exploit the reach difference)
(Example: Opponent waiting)	(Example: Maintain distance)	(Example: Don't force offense — control the situation)

Basic Approach

• (Example: Maintaining this distance is your win condition)
• (Example: Don't close the gap carelessly)

(Example: A range where you can reset the situation.)

Situation	Counter Action	Notes
(Example: Far apart)	(Example: Maintain distance)	(Example: Limits the opponent's offensive options)
(Example: Opponent approaching)	(Example: Intercept)	(Example: Stuff the approach)

Basic Approach

• (Example: Don't close the gap unnecessarily)
• (Example: Force the opponent to come to you)

(Example: Know which moves are punishable and consistently take your return.)

Move	Frame Adv.	Punish Example	Notes
(Example: Move A)	(Example: -10F)	(Example: P)	(Example: Fastest punish available)
(Example: Move B)	(Example: -12F)	(Example: 6P)	(Example: Higher reward punish option)
(Example: Move C)	(Example: -15F)	(Example: Throw)	(Example: Big damage opportunity)

(Example: Understand the appropriate responses to the opponent's main tools.)

Situation	Counter	Notes
(Example: Attempting a hold)	(Example: Use kick-based moves)	(Example: Punch attributes are nullified)
(Example: Follow-up action)	(Example: Use low attack)	(Example: Crouching state is effective against certain actions)

(Example: Understanding the counters lets you put the opponent at risk.)

Situation	Counter	Notes
(Example: Using evasion)	(Example: Continue striking)	(Example: Limited evasion range — attacks connect)
(Example: Single attack)	(Example: Wait and see)	(Example: Forcing offense may get evaded)

(Example: Understand the properties and avoid over-respecting them.)

Situation	Counter	Notes
(Example: High/Mid heavy strings)	(Example: Stand guard)	(Example: Blocks most of their mix-up options)
(Example: During Critical Stun)	(Example: Prioritize defense)	(Example: Reckless mashing leads to heavy damage)

(Example: Understand the string tendencies and tighten your defense.)

(Example: Keep the following flow in mind.)

• (Example: Maintain your advantageous range)
• (Example: Consistently take guaranteed punishes)
• (Example: Shut down the opponent's core actions)

→ (Example: Play to prevent the opponent from using their strengths)

(Example: Record character-specific matchup notes and any changes from patches.)