Departure

JP's placement trap move — each strength variant places the projectile at a different position with different activation timing. When placed at long range it can start a full-screen shooting game, so rushing in immediately upon seeing the setup animation is highly effective.

Notes on how JP uses 214P — placement positioning, pressure setups, whiff punishes — to be added.

JP's placement trap move. Each strength places the projectile at a different position with different activation timing.

• 214LP
  • Places near
  • Fast activation
  • JP is +9F to +11F on guard
• 214MP
  • Places at medium range
  • JP is +9F to +11F on guard
• 214HP
  • Places far
  • JP is +9F to +11F on guard

OD version (2-button simultaneous) places at two positions at once:

• 214LPMP: Weak + medium range placement
• 214LPHP: Weak + strong range placement
• 214MPHP: Medium + strong range placement

If 214P is placed from far away, a shooting game begins — the basic counters are below.

Mid-screen placement

• Focus on defense until you can block the 214P activation
• Walk forward while watching for JP's 236P and 2PP — walking guard is effective
• If walking guard is too difficult, hold Parry until the 214P activates
• Jumping too early will get caught by 236MK, restarting the shooting game

• Even without jumping, JP may re-place the trap, so keep the option to jump ready
• The best approach is to walk forward at the moment JP tries to re-place

Corner placement

• When JP places from the corner, they will warp to escape the corner
• Generally walk backward rather than forward
• The recommended approach is to retreat to a position where you can anti-air the warp