Overview
Bryan is classified as mid-range, damage. Their toolkit includes homing options, a CH-launch low, wall-finish tools. Their fastest standing launcher comes out in 15 frames.
Strengths
- Multiple plus-on-block mids for safe pressure
- CH-launch low for opening defenders
- Reliable homing options against side-steppers
Weaknesses
- No power crush listed in the data
Game Plan
- Hold neutral with
df+2as your quick mid check. - Whiff-punish with
ws1(i15 launcher). - On block, recheck pressure with
b+1(+4 on block). - Mix in
db+3low to keep them honest. - If they side-step, answer with
1+2(homing).
Defense
- Parry:
b+1+3(Parry) catches a high or mid attack and turns the round around. - Panic launcher:
df+3(high crush, launches on hit) hops over jabs and lows when you read a string. - While-standing punisher:
ws1ducks highs and punishes from crouch.
Punish guide
How to beat them. The Frame Data tab in Punish mode shows per-move counter hints.
- Block low and wait. Bryan’s safe lows give frames but no launch; their real threat is the mid/low mix.
- Step their linear strings - many extension routes are step-killable.
- The Frame Data tab in Punish mode highlights moves you can launch-punish on block.