Marvel vs Capcom 3/Amaterasu
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Amaterasu
In a nutshell
To master Amaterasu, you'll need to learn how to use all three of her weapons and their techniques, and seamlessly transition to the correct weapon for the situation at hand. Amaterasu is one of the most versatile characters in the game. She can play any situation; rush down, run away, keep away, punishing, and has some of the best assists in the game as well. Much of the game's keepaway doesn't work on her, because she can simply crouch underneath any threat. Players looking for a jack of all trades, master of all trades character will be at home with Amaterasu, so long as they can handle having a very low amount of health.
Video Walkthrough
Move List
Assist Types
Name
Type
Damage
Special Properties
Cross-Over Combination
Solar Flare 
Reflects projectiles
Okami Shuffle
Cold Star
20,000 per hit
Okami Shuffle
Bloom Grants 25% Hyper Meter
Okami Shuffle
Normal Moves
Magic Vine
Air 
, 
or 
+ 
+
, 
or 
+ 
+ Air Dash
Standing Light
30,000
Crouching Light
+ 28,000
Standing Medium
50,000
Crouching Medium
+ 50,000
Standing Special
70,000
Jumping Light
air 
35,000
Jumping Medium
air 
48,000
Jumping Special
air 
70,000
Reflector: Standing Heavy
60,000
Reflector: Crouching Heavy
+ 60,000
Reflector: Disc Combo
+ , tap repeatedly 60,000 per hit
Reflector: Jumping Heavy
air 
60,000
Glaive: Standing Heavy
80,000
Glaive: Crouching Heavy
+ 80,000
Glaive: Heavy Slash
+ 80,000
Glaive: Charged Heavy Slash
+ hold 100,000
Cannot Chain Combo into this move Glaive: Jumping Heavy
air
90,000
Glaive: Charged Jumping Heavy
air hold
110,000
Glaive: Dive
air +
+ 90,000
airborn opponents Glaive: Charged Dive
air + hold
+ hold 120,000
airborn opponents Rosary: Standing Heavy
4 Hits for 79,500 total
Rosary: Crouching Heavy
+ 4 Hits for 79,500 total
Rosary: Whip Combo
+ , tap repeatedly 20 Hits for 163,900 Total
Rosary: Jumping Heavy
air
4 Hits for 79,500 total
Special Moves
Head Charge
Air 
+
+ 70,000
goes goes goes Power Slash
+ 80,000
Weapon Change
, + for Reflector , for Glaive , for Rosary With Reflector (Disc)
Solar Flare
+ 150,000
counters high/mid counters low/mid reflects With Glaive (Sword)
Thunder Edge
+ 100,000
Hold for +50,000 damage
for +50,000 damage Glaive Chop
Air +
+ 88,600
With Rosary (Whip)
Cold Star
+ 20,000 per hit
Mash for more hits
goes
goes
goes
for more hits goes goes goes Hyper Moves
Okami Shuffle
+ + 316,500
Value of Mist
+ + Slows opponent for 5 seconds Cannot build meter while active
Divine Instruments
+ + 400,000
Mission Mode Combos
Apprentice Combos
Strategy
Tips and Tricks
- While learning Amaterasu, do not be afraid to lose. Take your time learning each weapon separately before trying to combine all of her techniques into one gameplan. Remember to experiment and find out what you can crouch under as one of the shortest characters in the game. The knowledge will add up to a much deadlier character in the future.
- Play the matchup when using Amaterasu. If your opponent's character is weak to rush down, then rush him down. If he is weak to keep away, keep him out!
- Be ready for a quick, nearly full screen punish using the Okami Shuffle super.
- Don't be afraid to slow your opponent's down with the Vale of Mist. Meter gain stops during this, but the damage you get or the escape you make can be invaluable. Try DHCing into this super for a safe switch.
Basic Strategy
Advanced Strategy
Character-Themed Cocktail
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