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Character Stats

Yamcha

A Tier

DP 3

Type: TBC

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Yamcha Skills

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Yamcha Blast 1 (Neutral) Skill

Power Up to the Very Limit

Yamcha Blast 1 (Up) Skill

Kamehameha

Yamcha Blast 2 (Neutral) Skill

Wolf Fang Fist

Yamcha Blast 2 (Up) Skill

Spirit Ball

Yamcha Ultimate Blast Skill

Yamcha Movement Movesets

Yamcha
Movement Moveset 1

Step/Short Dash

Press [✖/A] to move forward or sideways, making you more dynamic and harder to predict in battle. This allows quick movement in the direction the stick is pushed. Close to an opponent, it performs a Step, while at a distance, it becomes a Short Dash, useful for dodging attacks like Blast Attack.

Yamcha
Movement Moveset 2

Dragon Dash

Press [R2/RT] + [✖/A] to dash swiftly in the direction the stick is pointed. This move uses Ki both when activated and while moving, making it ideal for covering large maps. It can be followed by multiple Rush combos or a Smash Attack.

Yamcha
Movement Moveset 3

Z-Burst Dash

Execute a Z-Burst Dash by pressing [R2/RT] + [✖/A] + [✖/A]. This high-speed maneuver lets you move behind your opponent during a Dragon Dash. It consumes more Ki than a Dragon Dash but makes it harder for opponents to block.

Yamcha
Movement Moveset 4

Quick Ascend

Press [R2/RT] + [L1/LB] to rapidly ascend while emitting your Ki Aura, depleting your Ki gauge.

Yamcha
Movement Moveset 5

Quick Descend

Press [R2/RT] + [L2/LT] to rapidly descend while emitting your Ki Aura, also consuming your Ki gauge.

Yamcha Offensive Movesets

Yamcha
Offensive Moveset 1

Rush Chain

Rush Chain combos can be triggered by pressing [☐/X] up to four times, followed by [△/Y]. The longer the combo, the more damage you’ll inflict, delivering a series of powerful strikes to your opponent.

Smash Attacks are chargeable moves that can send your opponent flying upon impact. The power of these attacks varies with the charge duration. Timing is crucial when executing a Smash Attack.

A Power Smash is more potent than a regular Smash Attack, propelling your opponent further. To perform a Power Smash, hold [☐/X] for a Smash Attack and release it once fully charged. This move deals significant damage and can push your opponent back. Additionally, you can use it to maintain distance and link it with follow-up moves like Dragon Homing and Vanishing Attack. Be sure to integrate it into your combat tactics.

Yamcha
Offensive Moveset 2

Lift Strike / Grand Slash

Lift Strike: Execute by pressing [☐/X] ↑ + [△/Y] to launch your opponent into the air.

Grand Slash: Use [☐/X] ↓ + [△/Y] to aim your attack downward. When performed from the ground, it forces your opponent down.

Yamcha
Offensive Moveset 3

Speed move Combos

Vanishing Assault (close and mid-range)

Press [✖/A] + [☐/X] near your opponent to appear behind them and attack. This move works at close and medium distances. After a close-range attack and knocking your opponent back, you can perform follow-up attacks.

Step-in Rush

Press [✖/A] followed by [☐/X] three times to execute a Rush Attack while stepping in.

Burst Meteor

After a Z-burst Dash, press [△/Y] + [☐/X] to perform an attack that slams your opponent down.

Yamcha
Offensive Moveset 4

Dragon Dash Attack

Unleash this move during a Dragon Dash by pressing [☐/X], or hold the button for a knockback attack. This can be followed by a Pursuit Attack.

Yamcha
Offensive Moveset 5

Dragon Homing

Chase a blown-away enemy by pressing [✖/A] + [☐/X], then quickly dash [✖/A] in the air. This can lead to a Dragon Smash for extra damage.

Yamcha
Offensive Moveset 6

Vanishing Attack

Perform a follow-up attack after a Vanishing Assault [✖/A] + [☐/X] by pressing [△/Y], without needing Dragon Homing. Use directional controls to choose the direction you send your opponent.

Yamcha
Offensive Moveset 8

Throw

Press [R1/RB] + [☐/X] to grab and throw your opponent. Many characters have unique grab attacks.

Yamcha
Offensive Moveset 9

Ground Throw

Grab a downed opponent by pressing [R1/RB] + [☐/X] and throw them. This keeps the pressure on and inflicts additional damage.

Yamcha Defensive Movesets

Yamcha
Defensive Moveset 1

Guards

Press [R1/RB] to guard, using ↑ or ↓ to adjust. High and Low Guards help counter attacks from above or below.

Be cautious, as some moves can make directed Guards disadvantageous. Guards can be broken with a Guard Break.

Yamcha
Defensive Moveset 2

Ground/Wall Recovery

To recover before hitting a wall or the ground, press ↓.

Yamcha
Defensive Moveset 3

Dragon Dash Recovery

Press ↑ just before hitting a surface to dash back to your opponent with a Dragon Dash.

Yamcha
Defensive Moveset 4

Super Perception

Hold [⭘/B] to consume Ki or skill count for a counterattack. If timed perfectly against a Rush Attack, it triggers a Sonic Sway, allowing a dodge and counter while reducing the opponent’s Ki. It can counter some Blasts like Kamehameha at the cost of 2 Skill Count.

Yamcha
Defensive Moveset 5

Z-Counters

Press [R1/RB] before a Vanishing Assault lands. The longer the exchange, the more damage the counter deals. The exchange continues until a counter is mistimed.

Yamcha
Defensive Moveset 6

Revenge Counter

Press [R3/R] for a counterattack usable even when under attack. It consumes a Skill Count and can counter any attack. Be mindful of the attack direction before using it.

Yamcha
Defensive Moveset 7

Super Counters

Press ↑ + [☐/X] to counter nearly any attack with a powerful blow. It can be used while being hit or from behind, requiring precise timing.

Yamcha
Defensive Moveset 8

High-Speed Evasion

Press [R1/RB] just before some attacks to evade and create a countering opportunity.

Yamcha
Defensive Moveset 9

Step-in Sway

Press [✖/A] followed by [R1/RB] to perform an attack evasion.