必杀技
An overhead strike performed from Lynx Song that cannot be blocked while crouching. When boosted, it allows you to move before your opponent even when blocked.
Evaluation
An overhead strike performed from Lynx Song that cannot be blocked while crouching. When boosted, it allows you to move before your opponent even when blocked.
How to Use
Mallet Smash is Elena's overhead follow-up from Lynx Song. The plain version (-3 on block) is used for overhead mix-ups at close range or as a meaty on wakeup with its 22F startup. The boosted version (+3 on block) creates a strong throw or strike 50/50 situation. Always stand-block this move as it is an overhead.
How to Counter
Normal version
- 236P→6HK (Mallet Smash)
- Elena is -3 on block
- Only a 3F move gets a guaranteed punish
OD version
- 236PP→6HK ([Boosted] Mallet Smash)
- Elena is +3 on block
- Advantaged — do not mash
Recommended counters
- 236P→6HK (plain): -3 on block — you move first; punish with a 3F jab or take a throw
- Startup is 22F, so if used as a meaty on wakeup you can realistically just-parry it on reaction
- 236PP→6HK (boosted): +3 on block — do not mash; expect a shimmy/throw 50/50
- This is an overhead so you must stand-block; focus on teching throws