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hellsweep

What does hellsweep mean?

A quick low sweep, usually thrown out of a crouchdash, that wrecks anyone standing and blocking high. Pair it with a mid launcher and the opponent has to guess.

"He conditioned me to block low then hellsweeped me into a full juggle anyway."

Origin

Tekken; signature low of Mishima-style characters, typically launching or knocking down on hit.

Frequently asked questions

What does Hellsweep mean?
The Hellsweep is a fast sweeping low attack that's a core, go-to move in every Mishima character's mixup game in fighting games.
How do you use Hellsweep in a sentence?
He conditioned me to block high, then caught me with the Hellsweep every time.
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