As an avid MultiVersus player and content creator since the early access alpha, I‘ve come to greatly enjoy and respect Garnet‘s oppressive combo potential. Though demanding to harness at first, dedicated Garnet players will soon smash and pummel foes into submission effortlessly thanks to her diverse combo routes.
Why Garnet‘s Combos Make Her Top Tier
Garnet boasts some of the most damaging combos in MultiVersus thanks to her brute strength and sluggish mobility necessitating devastating punishes. Fighting game statistics aggregate website MVP.gg places her in S Tier for 2v2 mode, with a 60% matchup spread.
Her capacity to perform both simple-yet-damaging BnB combos as well as intricate zero-to-death confirms makes Garnet a threat at all skill levels. Players can find great success with Garnet by just focusing on fundamentals, but also scale up their damage production enormously through rigorous combo grinding.
Alphabet Soup: Decoding Garnet‘s Combo Notation
Before breaking down combo sequences, let‘s clarify the notation used to map out Garnet‘s moveset:
- Neutral Attack = N
- Side Attack = S
- Up Attack = U
- Down Attack = D
- Neutral Air = NAir
- Forward Air = FAir
- Back Air = BAir
- Up Air = UAir
- Down Air = DAir
So a sample combo could be notated as:
D > S > UAir > Special
Now let‘s explore some killer combinations!
Bread-and-Butter Combos
These fundamental combos compose Garnet‘s basic punish game:
1. S > U – 8-12% Damage
The quintessential Garnet combo. Knocks foes skyward to setup a juggle.
2. S > D > S > Special – 22-28% Damage
Classic BnB using Side Special as a finisher. Catches DI in or out.
3. DAir > Utilt – 10-15% Damage
If tipper DAir spike connects, Utilt locks opponents in place.
4. DThrow > FAir > UAir > USpecial – 26-32% Damage
Down throw enables a lethal juggle sequence. React to DI.
Infographic showcasing statistical damage outputs for common Garnet combos
Advanced Combos
For players looking to maximize combos, these sequences require labbing but deal massive rewards:
1. Jab Lock Setup
If UAir hits airborne foes onto a platform, immediately fastfall > Jab to lock opponents and extend the combo.
2. Weapon Combos
Snatching an equipped weapon adds unique combo routes. NAir > weapon toss is a potent kill confirm.
3. Footstool Combos
Garnet has useful follow-ups if she footstools airborne opponents, like UAir strings or a devastating Down Special spike.
Tips for Execution and Implementation
Proper combo execution and strategic use separates novice Garnet‘s from demolition artists. Follow these key tips:
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Utilize downtime to practice inputs – Lab out your BnB‘s in training mode between matches so they become muscle memory.
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Target combo starters on whiff punish opportunities – Many combos begin from landing a Side Attack on an opponent‘s lagging move.
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View footage of experts demonstrating combos – Study how top players convert hits into optimal damage as in this example combo video.
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Don‘t get discouraged! Garnet has incredible combo potential but she takes patience. Stick with her through losses while learning and your skills will be greatly rewarded.
I hope these tips help unlock Garnet‘s immense strength. Though a simple character on the surface, devoted lab grinders will tap into heretofore unseen combo versatility. Let her gem-powered punishes pave your path to the top tiers!
