Building Optimal BNB Routes
Learn how to create consistent bread and butter combos for different character weights.
Bread and butter (BNB) combos are your go-to sequences that work reliably in various situations. Optimizing these routes ensures maximum damage while maintaining consistency.
## Combo Structure Basics
Most BNBs follow this structure:
1. **Starter**: Your combo opener (light attack, jump-in, counter hit)
2. **Filler**: Mid-combo links that build damage
3. **Ender**: Finisher that sets up your next situation
## Weight Class Considerations
### Light Characters
- Fall faster, requiring tighter combo timing
- May drop out of certain juggle sequences
- Often require character-specific routes
### Heavy Characters
- Stay in hitstun longer, allowing extended combos
- Different juggle properties may enable unique routes
- Ground bounce timing varies
## Optimization Principles
### Damage vs. Consistency
Always prioritize consistency over maximum damage. A 90% consistent combo that does 80% damage is better than a 50% consistent combo that does 100% damage.
### Meter Efficiency
- 0 bar: Focus on positioning and okizeme
- 1 bar: Consider if the damage increase justifies the meter
- 2+ bars: Usually reserved for kill scenarios
### Position Optimization
- Corner carry combos for continued pressure
- Side switch combos to escape corner
- Reset positions for mix-up opportunities
## Practice Tips
1. **Start Simple**: Master basic routes before adding complexity
2. **Practice Both Sides**: Ensure consistency facing either direction
3. **Vary Your Starters**: Practice from different hit confirms
4. **Test on All Weights**: Ensure your routes work universally