Learn Haohmaru's special moves, throws, and combat strategies in Samurai Shodown (2019). Master the Fugu Blade with our comprehensive guide.
Haohmaru: The Samurai with Nerves of Steel
Age: 25 Birthplace: Musashinokuni, Japan Weapon: The Fugu Blade Martial Arts School: Self-taught
Stage: Gairyu Isle (Day)
Dedicated to the fighting life, Haohmaru spends his time training with his most treasured possession, his Fugu Blade, and traveling in search of worthy opponents. A famous warrior, he focuses solely on the moment when fighting, in order to push his limits to the utmost.
Controls:
| Main | Alt. |
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Throw
| Overhead Throw ← / → + MS / MK HS / HK | Throws the opponent. Can be done without a weapon. | |
| Performing this throw with HS / HK will deal slightly more damage than performing it with MS / MK |
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Special Moves
| Ougi Senpu Retsu Zan (Cyclone Slash) ↓ ↘ → + S | Sends a tornado forward that knocks the opponent up. | |
| Ougi Kogetsu Zan (Crescent Moon Slash) → ↓ ↘ + S | Spins and then jumps up with a slice. | |
| Haohmaru can't perform his special moves while unarmed | ||
| Even if the opponent blocks MS or HS, you can cancel the recovery frames with Senpu Retsu Zan | ||
| Kogetsu Zan is invincible at the start, but he can still get hit right before he jumps | ||
| Far Standing LK / MK hits low |
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