Neutral: information over damage
In neutral, you probe for habits: preferred dodges, panic buttons, and greed timings. Use safe pokes to force reactions and log them. The goal isn’t chip—it’s knowledge that cashes out later as guaranteed burst.
Advantage states
You create advantage by stealing turns: whiff punishes, frame traps, or space control that pins opponents. Convert advantage into short confirms, not greedy strings.
Burst windows
Align two highest‑value cooldowns. If only one is ready, pressure for a reset; when both align, commit. Great players wait—then delete.
Defense that wins tournaments
Hold one escape greedily. Don’t spend it for chip. Rotate around cover and break line of sight to desync enemy combos. Most PvP losses are self‑inflicted by panic buttons spent early.