Toasty Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 The Neutral Game Long Range: Your Tools vs His Tools Medium Range: Your Tools vs His Tools Close Quarters: Your Tools vs His Tools Offense Your Offense: His Offense: Defense Your Defense: His Defense: Gimmicks and Resets Match Summary
Feelin'TheWind Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 I finally played a kick ass Carl, and when I come here, there's no information, nor at the Carl forum about this matchup. I'll try and help. At long range, Relius is superior; Val Lanto out-classes all of Carl's and Nirvana's moves. Val Tus and Lyra are also good tools to zone him with. However, Carl can use Nirvana to shield himself and have her attack Ignis to de-summon her. Still, they can't really attack you at long range. Without Ignis, I'd say you guys are even. Carl can use Volante or Fuocco to get at you, but at max range, you can easily avoid them. You can't harm him at max range either without Ignis, so it's a standstill until someone gets close. Although, I have to say you should watch out for dash>Allegretto. Surprisingly fast, and covers ground fast. Generally, in mid-range, 5B and 2B are you're tools to get at your opponent. Carl's only attack that can compete with your 5B/2B is 5C, which is slower in start-up. However, Carl is difficult to pin down thanks to his command dash and Nirvana providing back-up. Don't let up on your pressure on Carl; remember, Vivace is vulnerable to low attacks. Point-blank range is where you lose to Carl. His 2A is faster and if it connects, you can have fun getting crossed up with his j.2C. Carl can easily do x attack, instand air dash j.2C and go for a combo. j.2C can also be used in a blockstring but only usable once per string. You could barrier block the first hits of Carl's attacks before he uses j.2C, hoping it won't cross up on you. Led Ley works sometimes~. At close range, Carl also has 8D and Con Brio. Both have armor, and break primers. It's especially when you try Val Tus for oki after knockdown; Carl can activate Nirvana before you can activate Ignis.
Chowfin27 Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Also be careful how you approach with Ignis because Carl can vivace most of Ignis attacks minus the low attack, it has to be timed right though.
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