BvN 3.3 PC - Byakuya Matchup Chart

MeleeWaluigi

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xuhongkang

Bayakuya is a very controversial character. We've sort of agreed on your previous tier, however, I have to disagree with you on this one. The reason why you're making a matchup list, on top of your previous tier list, I suppose, is because a charater's special characteristics pose either an advantage or disadvantage to other characters. So lets see what does Bayakuya exceed at(in my opinion):

1. Combo: SJ+WJ+KU a standard combo, hits hard but lacks mobility. However, even without breaking your opponent's defense, ku is unexpected and usually can force him/her into running away. KU breaks through defense, by the way.
2. KU is also the reason why bayakuya is identified as an "ariel" character. KU locks on to a large range below the character and moves fast.
3. I, like aizen's I, is a lock on, only-s-hack move that can be spammed whenever your opponent is caught off guard, completing a move or simply just jumping around in the sky. The use of one I, no matter dealt damage or not, can fuel mana for potentially, another I.
4. Bayakuya's dirty transformation, or bankai form, is just brutal. As the god of the gods, bayakuya's bankai has multiple lock-ons, counter moves, as well as a high damage combo. Not to mention its high mobility and AOE I.

So what are its disadvantages?
1. KU has a long recovery, which can be manipulated by quick lock-ons from characters in any tier.
2. SU is useless(well recognized, not much to be said)
3. Lacks variety in combos
4. Lacks mobility(which is constructed by teleporting moves + L + counter moves)

xuhongkang

Thus, bayakuya's better matchups are ones with no or laggy lock-ons, no counters(scarce in low tiers) and those that lack mobility. Bayakuya can be punished heavily by characters whom moves have short recovery, easy lock-ons and powerful ground moves.

In this theory, bayakuya should, in contradiction with your list, be good against(only listing the parts that I don't agree on):
1. Temari
2. Mayuri
3. Toushirou
4. Ichigo

However, kenpachi and sasuke should be in a much better position due to their features mentioned in the previous post.

xuhongkang

typo: arial

xuhongkang

Also, I'd like to thank you again for what you are doing for our community, and your enthusiasm towards sharing tier lists will always been encouraged. BVN started out as a small flash game from a lone developer. Now it has spread its fame to other countries which is greatly due to the communities'(developers, gamers and critics) effort, especially people like you who enjoy sharing their ideas in this forum.

xuhongkang

I looked the word up again, its aerial, I just forgot the spelling, sorry again. Looks like I have to play more pokemon showdown.