Kaede/Move List

Overview


Kaede is an All-Round Character who has an answer for just about any attack he faces, even if lacking in specialization. Either he plays in Power Mode or Speed/Technique Mode, he remains effective in either if used right.



When Awakened, Kaede becomes exponentially faster and gives him a lot more options through enhanced specials and supers, but gradually loses HP overtime the longer he remains transformed.

However, in The Last Blade 2, Kaede by default is only in his Awakened Mode by default with none of the HP-draining drawbacks and instead is somewhat rebalanced to be his usual self. However, normal Kaede is instead a secret character in trade with changes of his own.



In Neo Geo Battle Coliseum, Kaede only appears in his Awakened Form just like in Last Blade 2. His moves are represented and based off of Power Mode, so light Slashes can't be chained into hard Slashes. Unlike in The Last Blade series, Slashes don't do block damage. Kaede has also lost his unblockable attack. Pounce Attacks are done by pressing +  on downed opponents.

Counter moves are now a Special Move, which can stun opponents and leave them vulnerable to counter attack. To perform a repel, press +  to counter high and mid-level attacks, including special and super moves. Press +  to counter low attacks. Once performed successfully, press to counterattack the opponent. Kaede can also perform Repels in mid-air, but it knocks down without doing any damage. Air Repels can work against Special Moves, whether performed on the ground or in mid-air.

Trivia

 * In the first game, Kaede in his base state had his running animation involve holding his sword two-handed. As of the second game onwards for all versions of Kaede, he instead runs with his sword held behind him only on his following hand (via the dashing animation for all versions of Renjinzan.