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Some of the information here is likely outdated, and since these are mainly my own personal notes, it will sometimes be opinionated and possibly disagreeable. Still, I hope the pages here can be useful for other Zato players or people seeking to learn more about the character.
Also, I’m sorry if it’s in Light Mode. I’m not paying for Notion Pro to change that.
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A (just updated!) explanation of how to fuzzy Zato pressure and when it’s possible to do so:
The long-awaited explanation of BTL mix, its counterplay, and Zato’s counter-counterplay
An overview of the best spots to use Deflect Shield against Zato:
A rambly overview of Zato’s basic high-low mix options:
A video on counterplay to Damned Fang with Oppose up:
damned fang counterplay (WOKE took the audio away)
An overview of Zato’s general gameplan and simple pressure and combos:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-LilKVLf0spI7c43FbGJym-SbDbH1gx8ZmEPrxFUvYk/edit?tab=t.0
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Counterhit routes
Round start CH into super wallbreak
Corner steal optimal counterhits
5H → Wild Assault OS routing
(this OS is outdated, but the combo with throw still works, as does the pressure on mash)
Other
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A database for Zato pressure and tech that only works on some characters:
Character-Specific Interactions
Individual matchup pages
Chipp (note: this doesn’t account for Chipp’s recent juicing or for rope)
I-No (note: this doesn’t account for I-No’s newfound God-tier 2H)
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A compilation of common frametraps: Frametraps
Wild Assault pressure routes with Eddie out: WA + Eddie
…and without Eddie out: Wild Assault Mix
Self-explanatory: Unsummon Setups
5K jc j. D crossups (old, but still applicable)
Wallslump Leap setups (old, but still applicable)
Common pressure
Drill Pressure (unfinished)
Okizeme stuff
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