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==How to perform== | ==How to perform== | ||
The player must execute a → ↓ ↘ + special move input. This attack can only be activated with the special move button. If done successfully, Kazuya executes a low sweeping kick followed by a hook from his left hand. During this move, he has brief intangibility, making it useful for approach and pressure. | The player must execute a → ↓ ↘ + special move input. This attack can only be activated with the special move button. If done successfully, Kazuya executes a low sweeping kick followed by a hook from his left hand. During this move, he has brief intangibility, making it useful for approach and pressure. It's also excellent for ending combos as a result of its high [[KO]] potential. | ||
==Origin== | |||
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Spinning Demon — also known as "Devil Spin" and colloquially referred to as a "hellsweep" — is a staple move in Mishima-style fighting karate, and is available to all Mishima family members in the ''Tekken'' series, although Jin Kazama only uses it in ''Tekken 3'' and ''Tekken Tag Tournament''. How many spins varies with the user, though. Kazuya follows up with left hook in ''Smash'' to match his optimal follow-up in ''Tekken 5'' onwards, though this normally comes after a second hellsweep. [[Heihachi Mishima]] is the most well-known user of Spinning Demon, being the first user in the series; he is capable of chaining 3 of them and following up with [[Dragon Uppercut]] or Tsunami Kick. | |||
[[Category:Kazuya (SSBU)]] | [[Category:Kazuya (SSBU)]] |
Revision as of 08:33, July 1, 2021
Spinning Demon to Left Hook | |
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User | Kazuya |
Universe | Tekken |
Spinning Demon to Left Hook is one of several Command Input Special Moves exclusive to Kazuya.
How to perform
The player must execute a → ↓ ↘ + special move input. This attack can only be activated with the special move button. If done successfully, Kazuya executes a low sweeping kick followed by a hook from his left hand. During this move, he has brief intangibility, making it useful for approach and pressure. It's also excellent for ending combos as a result of its high KO potential.
Origin
Spinning Demon — also known as "Devil Spin" and colloquially referred to as a "hellsweep" — is a staple move in Mishima-style fighting karate, and is available to all Mishima family members in the Tekken series, although Jin Kazama only uses it in Tekken 3 and Tekken Tag Tournament. How many spins varies with the user, though. Kazuya follows up with left hook in Smash to match his optimal follow-up in Tekken 5 onwards, though this normally comes after a second hellsweep. Heihachi Mishima is the most well-known user of Spinning Demon, being the first user in the series; he is capable of chaining 3 of them and following up with Dragon Uppercut or Tsunami Kick.