Eddy Gordo Matchup Guide
Optimal Range (Eddy)
Close to mid-range
Weak Side
SSR
Character Overview:
Eddy Gordo relies heavily on his evasive maneuvers and stance transitions to create mixup opportunities. His playstyle demands opponents to stay vigilant and react quickly to his varied stances.
Counter Strategy:
Utilize homing moves to counter his evasion, stay at mid-range to reduce the effectiveness of his stances, and be prepared to block low against his RLX stance attacks.
Key Moves To Punish:
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Punish: i15 launcherCounterPlay: This mid-launcher can be punished on block with a quick i15 launcher.
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Punish: i12 punishCounterPlay: Eddy's counter-hit launcher is unsafe on block and can be punished with a quick i12 move.
(RLX)
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Punish: Mid-range pokeCounterPlay: This low launcher from RLX stance can be countered by staying at mid-range and using quick pokes.
Handling Eddy's Relax Stance
Overview:
Eddy's RLX stance offers strong mixup potential. To counter this, maintain mid-range and use homing moves to prevent his evasion.
(RLX)
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Punish: Block and sidestepCounterPlay: This string can be blocked and sidestepped to avoid the final hit and punish.
(RLX):
Punish: Low parry or block lowCounterPlay: This move is a quick low that can be low parried or blocked low for a punish opportunity.
Countering Eddy's Handstand Stance
Overview:
Eddy's HSP stance can be tricky. Use quick lows to interrupt his attacks and mid-range pokes to keep him from transitioning smoothly.
(HSP)
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Punish: Break throw or duckCounterPlay: This is an unbreakable throw from HSP stance. Duck to avoid the throw and punish.
(HSP):
Punish: Interrupt with quick midCounterPlay: This move can be interrupted with a quick mid attack before the second hit.