Paul overview & gameplay guide

Paul's core gameplay can be described primarily as a whiff pushin and overexertion fishing style. You deal a lot of damage with most attacks, so if you can stand your ground and capitalize on your opponent's mistakes, then you will have a much easier time following up with your own attacks. A bit tool in your arsenal is the 50/50 and throws, so make sure you familiarize yourself with them.

Best Pokes

• d1 – a 14 frame mid.
• df1 – also a 14 frame mid, goes into backswing.
• 3 – awesome range.
• db3 – great range, but launch-punishable on block.
• qcf3 – excellent on CH, also great range and tracking.
• 1,2 – very basic yet essential poke.
• WS4 – great quick approach tool.
• WS1,2 – a new toy in his repertoire. Does not chain, but on the CH of the second hit in chains into the backswing.

Mix Up and Oki Options

• f1+2 – plus on block.
• qcb2 – also safe on block, also a Heat engager.
• qcf3+4 – great damage.
• qcf3
• SS3
• b4
• df4,2,1+2

Pressure Tools

• f1+2 – forces crouch and leaves Paul at +3.
• df1 into backswing.
• qcb4 – plus frames, jab becomes a frame trap after.
• uf2 – it’s a linear high, but it’s +5 and you’re very close.

Punishers

• 1,2 – great standard punisher, could be extended to 1,2,3 if the opponent can die. Otherwise, stick to 1,2
• b1,2 – high mid, knocks down, leads to mixups.
• d1+2 – 13 frame punish. Less damage, but it’s mid and has range.
• b3 – a full launcher, but the range is limited.
• f2 – better range at 14 frames.
• df2 and uf4 – his 15 frame punishes.
• WS4 – 11 frames, simple.
• WS3,2 – 13 and 14 frames.
• WS2 – for anything 15 and above.

Launchers

• df2
• up3,4
• qcf1
• CH df4
• qcf3+4
• CH qcb3,2,1
• CH qcb4
• qcb1+2
• WS2
• CH qcf3
• CH SS3

Heat Moves

• qcb2
• f4
• qcf2
• 2+3
• d1+2