Raiden/Moveset

Raiden is a generally well-rounded character with pretty much all of the basic tools needed to handle himself in a fight including a full-screen projectile, a Dragon Punch-esque attack, and a few additional attacks that cover a fair distance. Meanwhile, he does possess a slight emphasis on speed by virtue of his solid movement options as well as the speed of his attacks. Either way, his lack of significant specialization means he has no exploitable weaknesses, but no notable strengths either. However, his Style Action does grant him an additional zoning option, as it is a vortex of slashes that can be held for further distance.

Moveset

Flash Cutter - [delayable] Raiden's Style Action, where he fires off a vortex of electric slashes a distance from his position.

Bolt Divider - + Light Version - Raiden rushes a short distance forward before quickly drawing his blade, slashing forward as he does so. Heavy Version - Raiden zips forward before grabbing the opponent and perform an upward slash that knocks them away. EX Version - Raiden assumes a stance for a brief moment before zipping past his opponent at blinding speeds, leaving behind an equally-quick but powerful slash.

Bolt Spike - + Raiden fires a electric projectile that covers a full-screen distance from his hand.

Voltage Ascent - + Light Version - Raiden performs a upward slash with his electricity-coated blade that sends his opponent into the air. Heavy Version - Raiden lifts himself and the opponent into the air with a rising slash coated in electricity. EX Version - Raiden performs a powerful rising slash shrouded in electricity and lifts the opponent upward before knocking them back down with a downward slash.

Lightning Flash - + Raiden performs a lightning-quick series of slashes as he dashes past his opponent.

Thunder Strike - + Light Version - Raiden slides a short distance forward with a slide kick maneuver. Heavy Version - Raiden slides forward by a fair distance while performing a slide kick attack coated in electricity. EX Version - Raiden performs a high-speed electric slide kick before knocking them away with an upward kick.

Spark Reversal - + Raiden quickly assumes a defensive stance. If ever he is hit while assuming said stance, he swiftly draws his blade and performs a quick counterattack.

Royal Lightning Storm - + A Decisive Action where Raiden rapidly leaps from one end of the screen to another, leaving behind rapid slashes all the while.

Thunder Dragon Bellow - + A Decisive Action where Raiden fires off a powerful beam of electricity from the palm of his hand, dealing massive damage.

Thunder Dragon's Deadly Dance - + Raiden's Decisive Climax, where he performs a series of sword strikes coated in electricity. He then finishes it off with one final strike coated in electricity, dealing a massive amount of damage.

Thunder Emperor's Divine Judgment - + Raiden's Shutdown finisher, where he begins by stabbing the ground, sending forth a shockwave that traps his opponent in place. He then re-sheaths the blade takes a moment before unleashing a lightning-quick slash. As he re-sheaths it once more, a myriad of slashes strikes them at a rapid pace, dealing heavy damage.

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