Every match of requires you to pick one of several Kameo characters who can offer the best assistance to your main roster fighter with different abilities. From classic faces to obscure references to older entries in the series, each Kameo is unique from one another. Realizing the full potential of these allies can make battles even against the toughest opponents much easier to challenge.
Calling in a Kameo attack in can be done with the R1 input, with an additional directional motion changing what attack comes out for the assist. Right below your main character's health bar, you'll see a logo with your Kameo's face and another gauge wrapping around it in a circle. Certain attacks will spend more of this meter, so watch for when the image in the logo becomes visible to know when you can call for help again.
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The Prince of the Shokan brings all four arms to fights with your character in, with attacks that can be slow but incredibly tricky to defend against. One Kameo assist sees Goro leap up into the air before slamming down on your opponent with an unblockable stomp.
While this does take the whole Kameo bar to perform, other attacks like a launch grab, punch walk, and upward strike create a slow but potent balance.
Keep in mind that every Kameo has an Ambush attack that can be performed while your character moves around on a stage. Beyond that one move, every other Kameo attack must be performed while your character pauses in a pose on the ground.
Stryker may not seem like the most fantastical fighter from the series, but his Kameo in should not be underestimated, with a grenade toss Ambush assist hitting far above your character. This control of the skies could
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