MANON Guide & Overview

Best range / preferred gameplan

Use standing heavy kick range to make retreat less comfortable, then look for a confirmed punch sequence rather than a blind grab attempt. Once close, make strikes part of the threat. After a command grab, use the appropriate follow-up spacing instead of assuming the next grab is already in range.

Key tools to learn first

Beginner practice order

1. Recognize the target-combo hit

   Use random guard for a punch starter, focusing on completing the sequence when the opening connects.

2. Earn a medal from an anti-air

   Record a repeatable jump and practice the listed Rond-point conversion before varying the jump distance.

3. Balance the close decision

   After one practiced entry, alternate a strike and Manège Doré against recorded guard and jump. Check distance after each reset.

Common mistakes

• Pursuing another medal even when a simpler damage route would finish the round.
• Treating a frightened opponent as certain to stay grounded and attempting the same grab repeatedly.

What to learn first

Practise standing MP into cancel Drive Rush, crouching MP, back HP, and medium Renversé. Also prepare a reliable light-attack route into heavy Rond-point.

Turn the route into a match decision

Heavy Rond-point enders and command-grab knockdowns leave different spacing. Consult their separate guide sections rather than applying the same setup to both.