While simple combos are good for beginners, mastering optimal combo routes is essential for maximizing damage and securing wins. Optimal combos often involve:
- Drive Rush Cancels: Canceling a normal into Drive Rush to extend a combo.
- Overdrive (EX) Moves: Using the enhanced versions of special moves for more hits and damage.
- Super Art Cancels: Canceling a special move into a Super Art for a powerful finisher.
- Corner Carry: Combos designed to push the opponent into the corner, where you can apply more pressure.
- Wall Splat Combos: Specific combos designed to capitalize on a Drive Impact wall splat.
Spend significant time in Training Mode practicing your character's optimal combos. Look up character-specific combo guides online and adapt them to your playstyle. Focus on consistency first, then on maximizing damage.