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Orochi

Orochi

The Swift Blade

Dawn Empire - Samurai

Orochi is a swift samurai assassin wielding a katana. Known for lightning-fast attacks, excellent deflects, and storm rush mixups. Excels at punishing mistakes and applying constant pressure with speed.

Character Stats

Difficulty
Medium
Health
110
Speed
S-Tier
Role
Assassin

Key Abilities

Storm Rush

Mixup

Charging attack from three directions. Can be feinted for mixups. Core offensive tool with undodgeable options.

Deflect

Counter

Dodge into attacks to deflect for guaranteed heavy. One of the best deflects in the game with high damage.

Kick

Bash

Forward dodge kick that guarantees light. Can be used for pressure and mixups.

Gameplay Guide

Playstyle Overview

Orochi excels at speed and deflects. Use storm rush for mixups, deflect predictable attacks, and maintain constant pressure with fast lights. Excellent at punishing mistakes.

Key Combos

Storm Rush → Undodgeable

Catches dodge attempts.

Deflect → Heavy

High damage deflect punish.

Tips & Strategies

  • Use storm rush for mixups
  • Deflect predictable attacks
  • Fast lights for pressure
  • Kick for opener
  • Dodge attacks are strong
  • Excellent mobility
  • Punish mistakes quickly

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

  • Very fast attacks
  • Excellent deflects
  • Storm rush mixups
  • High mobility

Weaknesses:

  • Lowest health pool
  • Reflex guard
  • Storm rush can be interrupted
  • Predictable if spamming lights