Max Blitzcrank

Blitz

Midscreen Combos

Easy

M 2M H 2H > j.M j.H j.S1 > Super

Easy
Corner ok
The same combo works on many characters (might have to use j.S1 instead of j.S2)

Easy (little harder) :

M H 2H > j.[2H] > M H 2H > j.M j.H j.S1 > Super

610 Dmg (Super 1)
Corner ok
Different with Steam

Medium :

M H 2H > j.M j.2H H > 2H j.H j.2H j.S1 > Super

Have not tested Corner

Hard :

M H 2H > j.M j.2H j.H > 2H j.[2H] j.H > H 2H > j.2H j.H j.S1 Super

Optimal?
Mid or mid to corner
I think starting in corner doesn’t work

Corner Combos

Hard

M H 2H > j.[2H] j.H > M H 2H > j.2H j.H j.S1 Super

Optimal?

Block strings

Easy default

M 2M H S2

+4 on block
2M hits low which is good to have in block strings
Can follow up with Rocket Grab (S1) for mix or fake out with Crank ([S1])
- Doing nothing after and waiting to anti air with {2xko} 2H is very good
Throw setup

L > 2S2

Opponents instinct will be to block after {2xko} L
Safer than raw {2xko} 2S2 against newer players who mash a lot
Might work on hit?
Setups like these are known as tick throws

Gameplan

Sajam Blitz Guide
Sajam Neutral Guide
When Midscreen
- Throw Rocket Punch ({2xko} S2) when far to hit opponent or break projectiles
  - +4 on block
  - Follow-ups
    - {2xko} S2(Rocket Punch) ->{2xko} S1 (Rocket Grab) for a mix-up
      - Follow up with Command Grab (2S2) or a fast low (such as 3L)
      - If they block rocket punch rocket grab is parryable so don’t do all the time
    - {2xko} S2(Rocket Punch) -> {2xko} [S1](Crank) for a fake out
      - Good if they are looking to parry the hook
  - To beat this they will want to jump at you. Waiting and anti-airing with {2xko} 2H is very good
- {2xko} H goes really far.
  - Running up and pressing {2xko} H is good
  - e.g. {2xko} H S2 S1 > mix
  - A little slow
  - If you whiff you can die
- Usually start by running up and pressing {2xko} M
- If you want to jump at them and hit them use {2xko} j.2H
  - Can do {2xko} j.2H into regular midscreen combo
  - Crosses up
- Wrecking ball -> assist is good
When close
- Go for your combo
  - Dash {2xko} M H 2H > j.M ...
- When they are scared and blocking use {2xko} 2S2 (Command grab)
  - {2xko} 2S2 > Super 1
Standing at Midrange and playing reactive is very good against new players
- Wait for jump and anti-air with {2xko} 2H
- Hit {2xko} S2(Rocket Punch) once or twice and then wait for jump
If you need to get in
- Dash block dash block
  - Good against zoners
  - Good against people with bigger attacks than you (like Darius)
  - Good in general
- Dash {2xko} M
- Dash {2xko} H

Offense

After you knock your opponent down time an attack to hit exactly when they get up
- This attack is called a Meaty
  - See also: Okizeme
- Loses to getup attack, invincible supers, and roll
- The risk of going for a meaty is extremely low for you and you get to kill them if they do something wrong
- should be your default option
When you make them block
- Do your block string `{2xko} M 2M H S2
- Or just throw

Defense

Sajam Defense Guide
Blocking -> Fighting back
- When you are blocking the opponent, There is usually a gap after they use a special move. This is your turn to fight back
  - This depends on what move they use so you have to guess until you have more knowledge of the game
    - If a particular move is giving you a hard time check the wiki after the game or message me for help
- In general
  - If they are close and you think there is a small gap use {2xko} L
    - Fast
    - Finish your block string
      - {2xko} L M 2M H S2
  - If they are medium distance and there is a bigger gap
    - Run up {2xko} M (or just {2xko} M)
      - Finish your block string
        
        {2xko} M 2M H S2
    - Run up {2xko} H (or just {2xko} H)
      - This is slower but reaches further be careful
      - {2xko} H is usually more for offense. The gap has to be quite large.
      - Finish your block string
        
        {2xko} H S2
    - Jumping forward
      - Land with {2xko} j.2H or block
      - Good to escape corner
  - Blocking more is a good option
  - If they whiff (miss) an attack its your turn
  - Blocking or dodging a super usually gives a lot of time to run up and kill your opponent
Push-blocking ({2xko} T during block)
- You can push the opponent away from you if you are blocking
  - This requires uses your assist cooldown (or 1 bar of super for Juggernaut)
  - Very strong get out of jail free card but can be baited if they are good
  - Usually best thing after pushblock is special move -> Tag
  - Usually the best time to retreating guard is right before an opponent uses a special move so they miss it (This often means push-blocking as you block {2xko} H or {2xko} 2H).
  - For now you don’t have to worry about the details. Use often, it will save your life.
Retreating guard (dash during block)
- Moves you backwards
- Builds Meter
- Blocks Mids and Overheads
- Weak to throw in corner
- Does NOT block low
  - Especially dangerous in corner
- Retreating guarding projectiles is often good assuming you don’t mind being far from the opponent
- Generally you should retreating guard {2xko} H attacks so that the opponent whiffs a special
  - A bit of an advanced concept. For now just use retreating guard when you think they wont go low and you want to get away.
When you get knocked down
- Block
  - Safest, default option
- Roll Forward/through
  - Best in corner BUT predictable
  - Loses to throw
  - Usually you roll > block
  - Cannot roll if you get forward thrown
- Roll Backwards
  - Bad in corner
  - Good as default midscreen
  - Loses to throw
  - Usually you roll > block
  - Cannot roll if you get forward thrown
- Getup attack ({2xko} [S1] or {2xko} [S2] on wakeup)
  - Invincible
  - Does very little damage
  - Beats getting attacked
  - If they block this you will die
- Jump
  - Beats throws
  - Loses to attacks
- Super
  - Only level 3 supers are fully invincible
    - Some level 1s are invincible after a delay, meaning they lose to meatys.
      - Blitz does not have an invincible level 1
  - If you get blocked you waste your meter and die. Please do not do this.