How do you prefer to block?

[Rikuto]

I use .

I do not know if this is true, but I personally don't use because I thought it takes a couple frames to go from "Backstepping" to "Blocking". Getting caught in a backstep awards counter blow damage to the attacker. So it's not a risk I prefer to take. However I have not verified if that transition occurs or not.

21[4] or 87[4] removes that issue entirely. Sidewalk cancel for the win.

 

[Matt Ponton]

what's nice about 214_ is you have that first frame where you can guard low.

 

[Project Bokuho]

I just use and (or ) to block.

 

[Intelligent Alpha]

Sometimes I alternate, but I may accidentally execute an errant hold. I wonder if this works.

I remember recording the dummy's string so I could practice holding/parrying it (usually happens when the third releases), but i found that if I hold down Hold (X on 360), (to guard) release, then press again (along with ) within about a frame or two, the (parry) happens. (I've yet to try with Kasumi - although given that her hold/parry inputs are identical ...)

If I'm crouch blocking, then it's

Is it easier to fuzzy guard with ?

 

[mizking]

I'm just too used to it, I even forget that you can block with.

 

[Elle Danse]

I usually block using but recently I've been using but being that I've played almost all the DOA games I'm so used to the regular .