Learn to play Potemkin, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2's quintessential grappler. Discover his strengths, weaknesses, and key moves like the Potemkin Buster.
Alright, let's talk about Potemkin in Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2. He's the game's classic big grappler, the kind of character who makes you think twice before rushing him down. His main thing is the Potemkin Buster, a command throw that's super scary if you get too close. Playing him means you really need to get a handle on blocking and how to play defensively, because when your opponent messes up, Potemkin can absolutely wreck them, especially if they're jumping around a lot.
Now, he's not the fastest guy. You can't dash or air dash with him, so you'll be using his Hammer Fall move to get around the screen. He might be slow, but if you've got patience and know how to use his sheer power, you'll do great. He's all about big damage and punishing mistakes.
Here's a look at his moves:
| Move Name | Keypad Motion | Move Name | Keypad Motion |
| Command Normal | 6 + K | F.D.B. | 63214 + S |
| Heat Knuckle | 6236 + HS | Potemkin Buster | 632146 + P near opponent |
| Heat Extend | 63214 + HS during Heat Knuckle | Trishula | 63214 + K |
| Mega Fist (Forward) | 236 + P | I.C.P.M. | 41236 + HS in mid-air |
| Mega Fist (Backward) | 214 + P | Overdrive: Heavenly Potemkin Buster | 236236 + S (Consumes 50% Tension.) |
| Slide Head | 236 + S | Overdrive: Giganter Kai | 632146 + HS (Consumes 50% Tension.) |
| Hammer Fall | 4 (Hold) 6 + HS | Overdrive: Gigantic Bullet Kai | 4123641236 + P during Giganter Kai (Consumes 50% Tension.) |
| Hammer Fall | P during Hammer Fall | Instant Kill: Infernal Tour | 236236 + HS in Instant Kill Stance. |
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