Duck King(KOFXI)

Duck King ダック・キング
Tiers & Ranking
Tier:	A+
Ratio Cost:	5 Points
Properties
Damage Modifier:	1.04
Stun Modifier:	1.03
Crouch height (Tier):	E

Quick Guide

Duck King is a strong, rushdown-based character with strong pressure.

His defensive options and attack range are limited.

He has good synergy for stun combos due to his chain combos, but is generally bad for juggle combos.

Neutral

On range, try to approach with smalljump or normal jump D, or use Duck Feint (dashing 3C), which is completely invulnerable, except to throws.

j.B is fast and has a strong air-to-air hitbox, making it a useful tool to approach against opponents who you expect to jump or smalljump at you.

To avoid becoming predictable, use j.22 (the air stop) from time to time. This is also useful to bait opponents into jumping or attempting to anti-air.

Offense

Once close, attack with a mix of j.D, 2A, the 2A>5B string and the occasional 2B>2A (since you need to throw low hits in). 2A gives massive frame advantage and enables further pressure.

The 2A>5B chain gives ~+0 on guard, but since Duck's 2A is so fast, the chain can be repeated right after again.

3B can be used at the very end of blockstrings, once Duck has pushed himself away enough for the opponent to act again. Even then 3B is unsafe, so use it sparingly.

instant (small-)j.A can be used to stop opponents from jumping out as you end a blockstring, since it is nicely angled downwards and very fast.

The bnb combo of choice from 2A is 2A>5B>6C> then 214B or Beat Rush (632146P) or Quick Shift.

On 2P-side only, make sure to use 236C on block, it gives at least +1 and guarantees an uninterrupted 2A, unless the opponent reversals.

Duck's Break Spiral command throw has a difficult input (12369,2+K), but is useful in opening up the opponent. Use it from an empty small jump, or with a delay after blocked 2A>5B chain, or after short sliding (eg 2A>3C,grab)

Defense

Use 2A & 5A mash to break free of pressure.

5A and sometimes even 5C(c) can be used against small jumps.

5D(f) is a passable anti-air against obvious jump-in attempts.

3B can be used as anti air as it low profiles.

Duck can use both Duck Dance and Break Spiral as reversals. Duck Dance will almost always not hit fully, which leads to receiving a full punish, and should therefore be avoided.

If all else fails, remember, P-chan is there to cheer you on.

Colors

A	B	C	D
R1 +	R1 +	R1 +	R1 +
E+A	E+B	E+C	E+D
L1 +	L1 +	L1 +	L1 +
Start+A	Start+B	Start+C	Start+D

Frame Data

Note: All Conqueror's Guide data (damage, stun, guard damage, gauge) needs double-checking.

Short List

Move	S	A	Hit	Grd	Dmg	C-Dmg	Stn	C-Stn	G-Dmg	Gauge	J-Type	Air	C-Air	Note
Throw	1	1	+43	/	16	0	0	0	0	0				Hard knockdown.
5A(c)	5	3	+5	+4	4	5	6	7	5	6
5A(f)	5	2	+5	+4	4	5	6	7	5	6
5B(c)	5	3	+1	+0	4	5	6	7	5	6				Low Hit
5B(f)	7	28	-23/+3*	-24/+0*	7	8	9	10	7	8				Can be cancelled into j.22 or j.214P. *=close/max range.
5C(c)	6	3	+4	+3	12	15	14	15	11	12
5C(f)	14	5	+0	-1	13	16	15	16	12	14				Whiffs against crouching opponents.
5D(c)	6	3+2	-2	-3	12	14	14	16	10	12				Both hits have cancel.
5D(f)	12	4	-1	-2	14	17	15	16	12	14				F3-8 Invul on feet.
5E	17	5	KD	+0	14	17	12	13	14	16
GC	7	3	KD	-13	5	5	0	0	0	0				F1-9 invul.
6A	23	2	+1	+0	12	15	8	10	13	14				Overhead, Kara-Cancel into Super works
Saving Shift	0	n*	/	/										Active until landing. 9F/10F recovery (hit/whiff).
Backdash	/	22	/	/										F5-18 invul on feet. F19-22 recovery. 160px distance.
2A	4	3	+6	+5	4	5	6	7	5	6
2B	5	3	+5	+4	4	5	6	7	5	6
2C	9	2	+3	+2	12	15	14	15	11	12
2D	8/17*	3+3	KD	-1	14	16	14	16	10	12				First hit has cancel. *=2nd hit
3B	7	15	KD	-11/+1*	12	15	8	10	13	14				*close/max range
OTG 2C	5	30	+*	+*	8	10	6	8	0	8				OTG hit. Can also hit normally if delayed. *=enough advantage to link an attack if done meaty.
dash 3C	/	27	/	/	0	0	0	0	0	0				Fully invulnerable, but can be thrown.
5B(chain)	5	4	+1	+0	7	8	9	10	7	8
2B(chain)	5	4	-3	-4	4	5	6	7	5	6
5C(chain)	9	3	KD	+0	13	16	15	16	12	14				Launch (no juggle possible)
6C(chain)	10	5	+0	-9	12	15	14	15	11	12
3D(chain)	7	4	KD	-12	14	17	15	16	12	14				Launch (juggle possible)
2D(chain)	8	3	KD	-17	7	8	7	8	5	6
2A>3C	/	17	-3	-4	0	0	0	0	0	0				F1-12 Counterhit-state & low profile. F13+14 crouching recovery. F15-17 regular recovery.
2D(1)>3C	/	27	-13	-14	0	0	0	0	0	0				27F invul (not against throws). Identical to dashing 3C.
j.A	5	8	/	/	7	8	9	10	7	8				Special Cancel.
small A	5	8	/	/	6	7	8	9	6	8
j.B	7	8	/	/	7	8	9	10	7	8
small B	7	8	/	/	6	7	8	9	6	8
small C	8	5	/	/	11	13	13	14	10	12				Special cancel. Same hitbox as jump back C.
back C	11	5	/	/	13	16	15	16	12	14				No special cancel. Same hitbox as smalljump C.
up C	11	5	/	/	12	15	14	15	11	12				Special cancel. Unique animation.
fwd C	11	5	/	/	12	15	14	15	11	12				Special cancel.
small D	7	6	/	/	11	13	13	14	10	12				Same hitbox as jump back D.
back D	7	6	/	/	13	16	14	15	11	14				Same hitbox as smalljump D.
up D	8	5	/	/	12	15	14	15	11	12				Unique animation.
fwd D	7	6	/	/	12	15	14	15	11	12
j.E	13	5	/	/	12	15	10	11	12	14
small E	13	5	/	/	11	13	9	10	11	14
j.22	7*	14*	/	/	0	0	0	0	0	0				F1-18 counterhit-state. *Duck stops mid-air F7-F19. Earliest possible timing = F8 of jump.
j.22>6	19*	/	/	/	0	0	0	0	0	0				Changes fall direction. *=forward momentum starts on F19 during j.22.
Air Throw	1	1	KD	/	10	10	0	0	0	0				Done with C/D + any direction except 8. Earliest possible timing = F8 of jump.
236A	12	14	-5	-6	12	15	10	12	12	10/6
236C	14	23	+2	-7/+1*	14	16	16	18	16	10/8				*2=2P Duck has more guard advantage than 1P Duck with this attack
236C>C	2	?	KD	-23	7	8	4	6	6	4/2
j.214A	13	n	~+6	~-3/+5*	12	13	12	13	16	8/8				Narrow angle. *2P Duck has more guard advantage than 1P Duck. Earliest possible timing = F2 of jump.
j.214C	13	n	~+6	~-3/+5*	14	15	15	16	20	8/10				Flat angle. *2P Duck has more guard advantage than 1P Duck. Earliest possible timing = F2 of jump.
214B	9	13	KD	-13/-3*	12	15	12	12	13	6/10				Can be cancelled into j.22. *=Close/max range.
214D	9	3+20	KD	-12/+6*	17	18	14	15	15	6/14				First hit hits low. Can be cancelled into j.22. *=Close/max range.
623B	11	2+2	KD	-28	18	20	10	11	2	6/12				F1-4 Low profile. Hard knockdown. Whiffs against crouching opponents.
623D	9	23	KD	-	21	23	14	15	14	6/4				First hit hits low. F1-15 Low profile.
632146P	5	24	-24	-25	36	39	0	0	0	0				"Deadly Rave" starter (Chain combo).
4123692K	1	2	KD	/	40	40	0	0	0	0				Command Grab. Hits during Super Freeze. F1-3 invul. 33F duration on whiff.
22C+D+E	2	3*4	KD	-	5	5	0	0	0	0				Install Super. F1-6 invul.
dd236236P	6	32	-44	-53	32	37	0	0	0	0				Duck Dance Followup. Airborne from F2.
dd j.214214P	6	n*	-51	-52	34	36	0	0	0	0				Duck Dance Followup. Can crossup. *=active until landing. Earliest possible timing = F3 of jump.
dd214214K	4	25	KD	-	39	41	0	0	0	0				Duck Dance Followup. First hit hits low. Juggle anywhere.
dd236236K	5	34	KD	-	35	37	0	0	0	0				Duck Dance Followup. First hit hits low.
j.63214,63214E	1	3	KD	/	59	59	0	0	0	0				Air Command Grab. 4F Counterhit-State after Active Time. ~19F Landing Recovery. Earliest possible timing = F2 of jump.

Standing Attacks

Attack	Hitbox	Startup	Active	Hit	Guard	Note
5A(c)		5	3	+5	+4
5A(f)		5	2	+5	+4
5B(c)		5	3	+1	+0	Low Hit
5B(f)		7	28	-23/+3	-24/+0	Cancels into j.22 or j.214P, even on whiff. Frame Data close/far. The +3/+0 difference comes from the size difference of the regular & block hurtbox.
5C(c)		6	3	+4	+3
5C(f)		14	5	+0	-1	can be crouched
5D(c)		6	2+3	-2	-3	2 Hits, both have special cancel.
5D(f)		12	4	-1	-2	Anti-Air. F3-8 Invul on feet.
5E		17	5	KD	+0
GC		7	3	KD	-13
6A		23	2	+1	+0	"Mad Spin Hammer". Overhead, Kara-Cancel into Super works
Saving Shift		?	n*	/	/	Active until landing. 9F/10F recovery (hit/whiff).

Crouching Attacks

Attack	Hitbox	Startup	Active	Hit	Guard	Note
2A		4	3	+6	+5
2B		5	3	+5	+4	Low hit. Less damage & stun than 2A
2C		9	2	+3	+2
2D(1)		8	3	/	/	Low hit. Special Cancel.
2D(2)		-	3	KD	-1	Low hit. Knockdown.
3B		7	15	KD	-11/+1*	"Needle Low". Low Hit. Knockdown. Low Profile. Frame Data close/far.
OTG 2C		5	30	+*	+*	"Shocking Ball". Can only be used while opponent is in OTG state. Can OTG, but can also hit normally as a meaty. Can crossup. *=enough advantage to link an attack if done meaty.
dashing 3C		/	27	/	/	"Duck Feint". 27F Hit Invul (not throw). Also exists as a Chain Combo (with no invul & shorter dash).

Chain Combos

Attack	Hitbox	Startup	Active	Hit	Guard	Note
5B(chain)		5	4	+1	+0	Good for Pressure
2B(chain)		5	4	-3	-4	Low Hit
5C(chain)		9	3	KD	+0	Launch (no Juggle).
6C(chain)		10	5	+0	-9	Special Cancel. Unusual discrepancy between hit/guard data.
3D(chain)		7	4	KD	-12	Launch (juggle).
2A>3C		/	17	-3	-4	F1-12 Counterhit-state & low profile. F13+14 crouching recovery. F15-17 regular recovery.
2D(1)>3C		/	27	-13	-14	27F invul (not against throws). Identical to dashing 3C.

Jump Attacks

Attack	Hitbox	Startup	Active	Cancel	Note
j.A		5	8	/	All small jump & j.A the same. Special Cancel.
j.B		7	8	/	All small jump & j.B the same.
smalljump C		8	5	S(air)	Special Cancel. Same Hitbox as jump back C.
jump back C		11	5	/	Same Hitbox as smalljump C
jump up C		11	5	S(air)
jump forward C		11	5	S(air)	Special Cancel.
smalljump D		7	6	/	Great Jump-In. Same Hitbox as jump back D.
jump back D		7	6	/	Same Hitbox as smalljump D.
jump up D		8	5	/
jump forward D		7	6	/	Great Jump-In.
j.E		13	5	/	All small jump E & j.E the same. Knockdown.
j.22		7*	14*	N&S	"Duck Feint". F1-18 counterhit-state. *Duck stops mid-air F7-F19. Earliest possible timing = F8 of jump.
j.22>6		19*		N&S	changes fall direction. *=forward momentum starts on F19 during j.22.

Specials & Supers

Attack	Hitbox	Input	Startup	Active	Hit	Guard	Note
Air Throw		j.6C/D	1	1	KD	/	Hitbox = 48x64 Pixel. Done with C/D + any direction except 8. Earliest possible timing = F8 of jump.
Head Spin Attack (L)		236A	12*	14	-5	-6	*1= active on 12F, but usually hits a few frames later since Duck remains static for a moment.
Head Spin Attack (H)		236C	14*	23	+2	-7/+1*	*= active on 12F, but usually hits a few frames later since Duck remains static for a moment. *2=2P Duck has more guard advantage than 1P Duck with this attack, bug.
Head Spin Attack (H) Followup		236C>C	2		KD	-23	Hard Knockdown.
Aerial Head Spin Attack(L)		j.214A	13	*	~+6	~-3/~+5*	Narrow angle. *=active until landing. *2=2P Duck has more guard advantage than 1P Duck with this attack, bug. *2+3=if 4 hits hit perfectly. Earliest possible timing = F2 of jump.
Aerial Head Spin Attack(H)		j.214C	13	*	+6	~-3/~+5*	Flat angle. *=active until landing. *2=2P Duck (has more guard advantage than 1P Duck with this attack, bug). *2+3=if 4 hits hit perfectly. Earliest possible timing = F2 of jump.
Dancing Dive(L)		214B	9	13	KD	-13*/-3*	*= close/far. Can be cancelled into j.22.
Dancing Dive(H)		214D	9	3+20	KD	-12*/~+6*	First hit hits low. *= close/max range + crouch guard. Can be cancelled into j.22.
Break Storm(L)		623B	11	2+2	KD	-28	F1-4 Low profile. Hard knockdown. Whiffs against crouching opponents.
Break Storm(H)		623D	9	4+3+2 +2+2+10	KD	minus	Low Profile during Startup. First Hit hits low. Super / Dream Cancel.
Beat Rush		632146P	5	24	-24	-25	Deadly Rave Starter.
Break Spiral		412369,2K	1	2	KD	N/A	Command Grab. Hits during Super Freeze. F1-3 invul. 33F duration on whiff. Strict input, but can be put in as 1236(9/8/7),2. Unsafe on Hit in the corner vs front Ukemi > 1F Grab.
Duck Dance		22CDE	2	4+4+4	KD	minus	F1-6 invul. Activation.
Rolling Punisher		dd.236236P	6	32	-44	-53	Duck Dance Followup. Airborne from F2.
Diving Punisher		dd.j.214214P	6	*	-51	-52	Duck Dance Followup. Can crossup. *=active until landing. Earliest possible timing = F4 of jump.
Dancing Caliber		dd.214214K	4	4+2+2 2+2+2+11	KD	minus	Duck Dance Followup. First hit hits low. Juggle anywhere.
Break Hurricane		dd.236236K	5	4+10+4 2+2+2+10	KD	minus	Duck Dance Followup. First hit hits low.
High Bound Spiral		j.63214,63214E	1	3	KD	N/A	Air Command Grab. 4F Counterhit-State after Active Time. ~19F Landing Recovery. Earliest possible timing = F2 of jump.

Blockstring & Chain Combo Frame Data

Move	Startup	Hit	Guard	Cancel	Note
2D(1)>214D	8	KD	-9/+1,+3	S	Frame Data for Block = close/far, stand/crouch opponent
2A>5B	5*	+1	+0	-	*=5B(chain) startup
2A>5B>5C	9*	KD	+0		Launch (no Knockdown, no followup possible). *=5C(chain) startup
2A>5B>6C	10*	+0	-9	S	Special Cancel. *=6C(chain) startup
2B>2B	5*	-3	-4	-	*=2B(chain) startup
2B>2B>3D	7*	KD	-12	S	Special Cancel. *=3D(chain) startup.
2A>3C	/	-3	-4	/	F1-12 Counterhit-state & low profile. F13+14 crouching recovery. F15-17 regular recovery.
2D(1)>3C	/	-13	-14	/	27F invul (not against throws). Identical to dashing 3C.

Frame Data for specific situations

Move	Startup	Hit	Guard	Note
632146A/C	5	-24	-25
632146A/C>A	N/A	-1	-10	-
632146A/C>A>A	N/A	-2	-11	-
632146A/C>A>A>B	N/A	-4	-13	-
632146A/C>A>A>B>A	N/A	-3	-12	-
632146A/C>A>A>B>A>C	N/A	-3	-12	-
632146A/C>A>A>B>A>C>C	N/A	-3	-12	-
632146A/C>A>A>B>A>C>C>D	N/A	-3	-12	-
632146A/C>A>A>B>A>C>C>D>C	N/A	-3	-12	-
632146A/C>A>A>B>A>C>C>D>C>623E	N/A	KD	minus	-

Special Attributes & Bugs

• Duck has no throw invulnerability during his GC-Rolls (front & back).
• 2P Duck has different frame data on 236C & j.214P: +1F advantage on guard after 236C and +5F advantage on guard after j.214P.
• Duck's throw has unique window to break (14F, which is between the 11/12F and 16F tiers, see here)
• Duck has 10F landing recovery from Quick Shifts, instead of the usual 4F. F9 is bugged and can be cancelled both into guard and attacks at the same time, see here). F10 can be cancelled into guard and attacks, but not into movement. Whiffing an air attack cuts landing recovery to 1F.
• Duck's air throw hitbox only appears of the opponent is airborne. This doesn't have any gameplay implications, but works differently than for other characters that have an air throw.
• Duck's backdash recovery cannot be cancelled into 6A.

Combos

Basic Combos

• (j.D,) 2A,2A-5B-6C, then:
  • 214B
  • Quick Shift
  • 632146P

• Corner (j.D,)2A-5B-3D,22CDE, link 214214K: 2 Stocks, only in corner.
  • Quick Shift on first Hit: the very high launch allows easy followups.

• Corner or midscreen back-turned Combo into 2A,5B,6C,623B, OTG 3C. If 3C is used as late as possible, it hits as a meaty, after which a 2A can be linked. If the opponent was back-turned, it crosses up. Midscreen, a back walk is required before the 2C.

Shift Combos

Universal

• (j.D>)2A>2A>5B>6C>QS: universal QS setup.
• Vs Vanessa only: Slide Knockdown with any character (eg. Terry 41236B,66B,66B)> QS Duck > OTG 412369,2+K while Vanessa wakes up: OTG-Bug Combo only vs Vanessa.

Oswald

• Duck Crossup j.D,2A,2A,2A,5A,5B,6C, QS Oswald j.D,\/,5D(c),3A,214C(2 hits),236C,214B. Stuns all characters in Kyo tier and below.

K

• Duck 3B > QS K' > while falling j.214B/D combos. If close to corner, LDM can be linked afterwards, as always.
• Duck j.D,2A,623D(1) QS K', falling j.D, \/, long delay LDM
• K' corner smalljump early j.C,\/,623A QS Duck, \/,duck dance, 214214K>DC LDM, see here,from BZR.

Vanessa

• Corner 2A>5B>3D QS Vanessa j.D > LDM: untested, should work.

Other Combos

• Meaty 5C(c) combos into 2A on back hit, see here

Strategy & Okizeme

• Hard knockdown (eg. back-turned combo into 623B or air throw), then...
  • walk back, delay OTG 2C (hits as they stand up, crossup) > combo into 2A..
  • walk forward, roll (50/50 left right okizeme)+
• Corner back-turned combo into 623B (hard knockdown), then...
  • max delay OTG 2C (hits as they stand up, crossup) > combo into 2A..
  • superjump j.D: 50/50 left/right okizeme
• Midscreen combo into 214B, backdash, OTG 2C (hits crossup): only works if your opponent does not use ukemi (eg. because they are afraid of a run-through), source: k-tani
• Corner DOWN! > late superjump up > j.214P: hits crossup on incoming & can be followed up with 2A. The mixup to this is a falling j.D, but this is not a true 50/50 and neutral j.D's hitbox is not great.
• Standing Break Spiral: input as 4123632,8,2B. Source: BZR.

Matchups

• Advantage: Maxima
• Even: Kula (according to Kyuntakuya)
  
• Disadvantage: Kim*1, Kula*1, K'*1, Griffon*2, Yuri*2, Clark*2, Ryo*2

*1: Source: Sawakoro, Serio & Nori, c~ 5:15
*2: Source: kofxi_bot, these characters can keep Duck from jumping, or beat his jump ins.

Vs Kula

According to Serio & Nori the Kula vs. Duck matchup is roughly a 7.5 to 2.5 in favor of Kula. A quote on this delivered through Rock: "Kula just waits and uses 2B & 2D while buffering 623C, which she uses on reaction, if Duck jumps. Due to the 2B & 2D, Duck cannot approach from the ground, which makes the matchup very hard."
Based on Kyuntakuya & tests done just for us by Sawakoro & Rock there is evidence however that the matchup might very well be somewhat even. Particularly Duck's 2A is very useful to pressure Kula.

Vs Gato

Okizeme

Punish 236236A during super freeze with Break Spiral (which isn't easy). This is best done by holding [1] already as Gato wakes up, the inputing 23692K on reaction.

Timing smalljump attacks at the apex of the jump will make them go over 236236A.

Duck Feint (dashing 3C) can also be used to bait 236236A.

Incoming

Corner Superjump up, j.214C is a crossup. Duck's j.214C trades with Gato's 236236B in this situation, to the advantage of Duck.

Vs Ralf

Punishing Ralf's Upper: 3B or walk forward > 5A(f)>632146P (Beat Rush). To get the walk forward A, use 6,A+D (that way 6A doesn't come out). After 3B you can eg. Quick Shift to K' > j.214B/D etc (BZR uses this)

Vs Maxima

Good matchup for Duck. Maxima has massive problems escaping from Duck's 2A pressure.

Links & Videos

Japanese Duck King Wiki
Beautiful example of a crossup OTG 2C setup

Navigation

• Main Page: The King of Fighters XI
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• Sacred Treasures Team: Kyo | Iori | Shingo
• Hero Team: Ash | Oswald | Shen
• Fatal Fury Team: Terry | Kim | Duck King
• Agent Team: Vanessa | Mary | Ramon
• Art of Fighting Team: Ryo Sakazaki | Yuri Sakazaki | King
• Rival Team: Elisabeth | Duo Lon | Benimaru
• Team K': K' |Kula | Maxima
• Garou Team: Jenet | Gato | Griffon
• Ikari Warriors Team: Ralf | Clark | Whip
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