Issen

Issen, also known as the Lightning Blade is a new mechanic in the Samurai Shodown series, first introduced in Samurai Shodown (2019).

Description
The user performs a fast-advancing dash attack that upon contact with the opponent, will slash across the opponent. The user then strikes a pose while their opponent gushes out blood.

Strategy
Issen is fully invulnerable on startup, and projectile invulnerable for the whole animation. Although extremely powerful, it is blockable, and very punishable. The amount of damage that Issen will do is based on the remaining amount of time you have while in Rage Explosion. The more time you have left, the more damage it will do.