NKZero
Noob
I always wonder why Sub Zero players never mix it up between the B121 (last hit must be blocked standing) and B124 (last hit must be blocked crouching). I know the 4 in the B124 string only does 3% damage on hit but if people keep blocking to prevent the B121 (which is understandable), then it opens the door for easy damage.
Also it gives the opponent something to think about. They might say to themselves "oh I don't mind losing 3%. Better than getting hit by B121 and facing more pressure and taking more chip." But, eventually, those 3% hits build up and could make the difference between winning and losing rounds.
It's similar to Kitana's mix-up between F41 and F4B4 in that everyone tries to block against the launcher but using the low sweep option never hurts and will almost always catch your opponent off guard.
I'm not saying the B124 for Sub Zero should be used as a proper mix-up but it could be used towards the end of rounds or early on if you want your opponent to respect the low option. I feel it's highly under-used (even by myself I must admit).
In terms of frame data as well, B121 is -10 on block (though you can ice clone cancel). B124 is safe on block (exactly 0). What d'you guys think?
Also it gives the opponent something to think about. They might say to themselves "oh I don't mind losing 3%. Better than getting hit by B121 and facing more pressure and taking more chip." But, eventually, those 3% hits build up and could make the difference between winning and losing rounds.
It's similar to Kitana's mix-up between F41 and F4B4 in that everyone tries to block against the launcher but using the low sweep option never hurts and will almost always catch your opponent off guard.
I'm not saying the B124 for Sub Zero should be used as a proper mix-up but it could be used towards the end of rounds or early on if you want your opponent to respect the low option. I feel it's highly under-used (even by myself I must admit).
In terms of frame data as well, B121 is -10 on block (though you can ice clone cancel). B124 is safe on block (exactly 0). What d'you guys think?