Hello everyone, thanks for the helpful feedback in the last videos! Duel videos are not really entertaining but educational. In this video, I played all ranking matches with my main account and explained my thoughts and tactics against the top 1% with some exceptions. ;) The commentary is not scripted so it's pretty straightforward and when I missed something just leave a comment. =)
Good to see more duels Faraam!!! You can post anything but duels are much easier for content if you dont have enough anti gank clips. Great insight so far for new players that are learning.
Thanks! =) I have plenty of clutch clips left, but these kinds of videos are really easy to make and maybe it helps some viewer to get better in duels. Really appreciate your comment.
Your ability to educate other players and not just entertain them sets your channel apart. These types of videos are an asset to your channel not a drawback. Keep doing them and this format is perfect!
I really appreciate both kinds of the videos. The Anti-Ganks are amazing for my lunches during work, and these duel vids are great for my weekend times. As long as I can keep both I'll be happy. :)
I very much enjoy this kind of content. While this is very informative especially so for people who play Kensei extensively, it is also a valuable source of tips for other heroes too. Again, still maining Warden here, still also enjoying Kensei, I think those duels with the two wardens in this video were insightful especially for me and I am glad you took the time to make this video Faraam! Thank you!
Something to note is that Both tiandi and kensei don't really want to do their dodge heavies against each other because both have solid answers to both. Also You probably didn't know but Tiandi has 0ms start up on his guard in any direction he dodges into. Meaning he can basically block things like berzerker feinted into lights/pk dagger cancel on reaction by dodging into them. It's a really good tool for him defensively.
Yeah but you have to dodge attack into them. Also, Kensei dodge attack is booty vs Tiandi. Tiandi can cancel his which is bullshit imo. Every new hero they add they end up breaking the rules of the game. Imagine if Orochi or Kensei could cancel their dodge attacks, that alone would add so much mix-up potiental
No you don't. The guard coming up instantly happens wether you dodge attack or not. If Tiandi could actually reliably punish the things he can dodge with the dodge heavy attack then maybe I could agree. But at best he's dodging and feinting into a GB or a zone. Both of which can be dealt with on a read. The only good aspect for his dragon dodge is it means people can't threaten you with a bash. And for characters like warden that means you've basically got jack all in terms off offense vs Tiandi.
Basically Tiandi can dodge into anything in the game on reaction that is not unblockable and be safe. So trying to punish Tiandi with quick soft feints or quick chain attacks simply won't work. As far as the first bit goes if you dragon dodge kensei can simply zone you out. And if the kensei desides to do his side heavy Tiandi can zone you. Meaning both are better off using their chains and pommel/palm strike as offense/punishes rather than trying to dodge and punish.
Excellent video! As a console Kensei main who had plateaued, this type of content helps a great deal! The backwards pommel strike, Berserker trade perspective, and Lawbringer dodge commentary was especially helpful. I still struggle with the Shaolin matchup so any tips there or some duels with commentary would also be great! Keep up the great videos!
could you do more duel videos like this? long and well explained commentary with other heroes as well? the ones you actually enjoy playing of course. really enjoyed this video, thanks faraam.
I'm a Kensei main & do subscribe to the other 2 Kensei UA-camrs which I feel are very skilled also. However, I feel THIS is the BEST Kensei UA-cam upload to date! Thank you Faraam & respect!
I've been really trying to learn kensei and these last couple of videos have really helped with my reads and punishes. Now I just gotta work on my reaction time
This was so educational going in duels with kensai thanks so much u inspire me to use and get better with kensai anti-gank grandmaster at its finest ur awesome keep up the kensai vids faram
I really like these videos man, keep them coming! I think they are entertaining, very entertaining in fact. You know, if you understand the game, being able to watch (and in some way experience) those high lvl battles where you can see these superb fh minds clashing is really something, I think a lot of people likes them and the way you explain in the videos is just what they need in order to being more appreciated, is just perfect I'd say. Except for your anti gank displays most 4v4 and 2v2 are bored af to watch. I would like to see you entering in 1v1 tournaments (if there are any left) and compete against the other high lvl players.
Damn this was awesome. I know you do commentary in your anti gank videos, but I’d love to see one where you go back and talk about why you did what you did in a 1vX I think it would be really cool and helpful for Kensei anti-gankers like me :P thanks for the awesome content man!
That berserker in the first match man, he initiated with 25:26, and initiated a few times with super unsafe dodge lights, and zoned a lot. Never parried or deflected. Missed 28:07, like, everyone makes mistakes but that on top of all the other stuff that was very interesting...The only reason why you lost that first game against him was because opt select was a really bad idea. Amazing where S tier characters can get you. Of course, though, he might have just had a bad day.
Id say to hit training a lot with your main and just let out combos on the dummy. Making your mix ups muscle memory helps, and like Faraam said practice is key
Hey dude, you are my idol on the Kensei.. I have a question to you. How did U bind the GB button? What do you click to counter it. I've seen that U're changing a targets on middle mouse button.
I changed some keybindings. Cycle Target is Middle Mouse Button. ( Wheel ) / Guard Break is Thumb Mouse Button ( Mouse Button 4 ) / Left-ALT is Cancel Heavy Attack ( next to Space )
Hey Faraam, any tips on anti-gank strategies? You’re doing so well in 1v4 situations, even with assassins (often Orochi). But I feel like they are only attacking when it’s like physically impossible to block or counter. Along with the new perk system this is even harder.... Apart from spamming revenge, any suggestions?
It wold be great that Valk had a sweap after Light Parry. dodgeable after heavy parry, but guaranteed after Light. It should be added to her move set as Parry Punish.
Heh, heh, funny thing on 26:17 When she threw the axe in the air (never seen this execution before), I too started looking at it, but I sense something off on the way the camera was, so I was like "it's a distraction!" and immediately went down to look at the chars before the camera focused on them :V
Hey, after struggling with a lot of people reacting to Valk's shield crush recently I've been looking around and it seems that you can actually delay the feint (as with all feints) to make it unreactable with an effective window of 233ms rather than the normal 300ms (500ms bash - 200ms for i-frames to come in on the dodge). My reactions are terrible most days so I don't try to react to a Valk's SC either way. One thing to note is that you can dodge on one (strict) timing to avoid the entire mixup IF the Valk switches guards between the heavy feint to GB. Otherwise you are going to have to make a read there. Not too bad because the damage from a SC is pitiful and end of chain options are the easiest things in her kit to punish imo.
''so that's how you turn a shoulderbashing warden to a...light attacking warden'' - I died laughing. Anyway, thanks for the guide. I'm still trying to learn Kensei, after I decided to get a second main after Nobu.
Kind of funny you have the Command and Conquer music. Do you know you and still play it on multiplayer servers? I play it every weekend with my father.
Are you planning on doing duel/tutorials of other heroes or just Kensei? It would be nice to hear your tips for other heroes (*cough* plz do warden first, I need help in console *cough*)
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Hello everyone, thanks for the helpful feedback in the last videos! Duel videos are not really entertaining but educational. In this video, I played all ranking matches with my main account and explained my thoughts and tactics against the top 1% with some exceptions. ;) The commentary is not scripted so it's pretty straightforward and when I missed something just leave a comment. =)
Instant master? more like instant god
@@EnolaBae better... instant grand master. he is one of the top 100 under the best players
@@Spellbre4ker he is in the top .0000000001 percent
@@EnolaBae good point!
Comment..
Good to see more duels Faraam!!! You can post anything but duels are much easier for content if you dont have enough anti gank clips. Great insight so far for new players that are learning.
Thanks! =) I have plenty of clutch clips left, but these kinds of videos are really easy to make and maybe it helps some viewer to get better in duels. Really appreciate your comment.
@@Faraam1 No problem man. Enjoy the week.
Your ability to educate other players and not just entertain them sets your channel apart. These types of videos are an asset to your channel not a drawback. Keep doing them and this format is perfect!
So glad i found you. You taught me how to be patient and take ganks alot more easier. Good stuff.
Same here
He is such an incredible player.
As kensie main this is pretty perfect duel guide , really appreciate it man..
My exact thoughts
I'm sorry I'm new maining kensei, why doesn't he use his chain finisher unblockables that much?
@@wasef6662 the attack costs much stamina so you must use the unblockable chain wisely or it will get in oos ( Out of stamina) mode
@@omarahmedabdelaziz6683 not just that but if you whiff it you're usually punished
Yea just zone attack, perfect👌🏻
I really appreciate both kinds of the videos. The Anti-Ganks are amazing for my lunches during work, and these duel vids are great for my weekend times. As long as I can keep both I'll be happy. :)
I thought you will say
Hello everyone, Mege here 😂😂
Lmfao
Mege***
@@-XxKelvinxX- yeah I noticed after, thanks
Man! I thought the same thing hahahah. Same accent at the start.
@@zevadrows hahahahaha IKR
I very much enjoy this kind of content. While this is very informative especially so for people who play Kensei extensively, it is also a valuable source of tips for other heroes too. Again, still maining Warden here, still also enjoying Kensei, I think those duels with the two wardens in this video were insightful especially for me and I am glad you took the time to make this video Faraam! Thank you!
Dang instant grand master. Massive ball bag
That's gonna be you one day chief
Didn't even realize this vid for 42 minutes long, I was so enthralled.
Something to note is that Both tiandi and kensei don't really want to do their dodge heavies against each other because both have solid answers to both. Also You probably didn't know but Tiandi has 0ms start up on his guard in any direction he dodges into. Meaning he can basically block things like berzerker feinted into lights/pk dagger cancel on reaction by dodging into them. It's a really good tool for him defensively.
Yeah but you have to dodge attack into them. Also, Kensei dodge attack is booty vs Tiandi. Tiandi can cancel his which is bullshit imo. Every new hero they add they end up breaking the rules of the game. Imagine if Orochi or Kensei could cancel their dodge attacks, that alone would add so much mix-up potiental
No you don't. The guard coming up instantly happens wether you dodge attack or not. If Tiandi could actually reliably punish the things he can dodge with the dodge heavy attack then maybe I could agree. But at best he's dodging and feinting into a GB or a zone. Both of which can be dealt with on a read. The only good aspect for his dragon dodge is it means people can't threaten you with a bash. And for characters like warden that means you've basically got jack all in terms off offense vs Tiandi.
Basically Tiandi can dodge into anything in the game on reaction that is not unblockable and be safe. So trying to punish Tiandi with quick soft feints or quick chain attacks simply won't work. As far as the first bit goes if you dragon dodge kensei can simply zone you out. And if the kensei desides to do his side heavy Tiandi can zone you. Meaning both are better off using their chains and pommel/palm strike as offense/punishes rather than trying to dodge and punish.
@@mongrelshadow14 Hmmm, after testing this out to confirm it could give me another reason to hate tiandi.
yes, there are a few heroes with that mechanic as far as i know. if i'm not wrong, it also belongs to kensei, valk, and conq as well as tiandi
all 3 deaths by the Tiandi were him running himself out of stamina and getting parried while doing the zone XD
Lol
Thank you for this video Faraam! Very useful for a kensei main going for GM
Really liked the detailed explication of why and how you do things! Super helpful thanks!
good stuff, and damn the C&C music tracks triggered so many memories
Excellent video! As a console Kensei main who had plateaued, this type of content helps a great deal! The backwards pommel strike, Berserker trade perspective, and Lawbringer dodge commentary was especially helpful. I still struggle with the Shaolin matchup so any tips there or some duels with commentary would also be great! Keep up the great videos!
Cud u explain the backwards pommel strike I think I missed that
could you do more duel videos like this? long and well explained commentary with other heroes as well? the ones you actually enjoy playing of course. really enjoyed this video, thanks faraam.
oh if you do see this or anybody that knows, may i ask where you are from?
@@910Jaro Sure I can consider to do videos like that with different heroes. I'm from germany btw ;)
Faraam thanks for the reply!! much appreciated, looking forward to seeing more if you decide to do so. :)
I'm a Kensei main & do subscribe to the other 2 Kensei UA-camrs which I feel are very skilled also. However, I feel THIS is the BEST Kensei UA-cam upload to date! Thank you Faraam & respect!
I've been really trying to learn kensei and these last couple of videos have really helped with my reads and punishes. Now I just gotta work on my reaction time
This was so educational going in duels with kensai thanks so much u inspire me to use and get better with kensai anti-gank grandmaster at its finest ur awesome keep up the kensai vids faram
That command and conquer generals backround music tho
I really like these videos man, keep them coming! I think they are entertaining, very entertaining in fact. You know, if you understand the game, being able to watch (and in some way experience) those high lvl battles where you can see these superb fh minds clashing is really something, I think a lot of people likes them and the way you explain in the videos is just what they need in order to being more appreciated, is just perfect I'd say. Except for your anti gank displays most 4v4 and 2v2 are bored af to watch. I would like to see you entering in 1v1 tournaments (if there are any left) and compete against the other high lvl players.
learning alot here, cheers!
Damn this was awesome. I know you do commentary in your anti gank videos, but I’d love to see one where you go back and talk about why you did what you did in a 1vX I think it would be really cool and helpful for Kensei anti-gankers like me :P thanks for the awesome content man!
Yes these duel vids are great makes me want to use Kensei great vid bro
Damm, good gameplay and a great educational lecture. Good stuff my dude, keep at it
love the vids like this, faraam! more and more pls
Thanks for the small tips I enjoyed using them on my kensei, keep it up~ :)
OMFG, thanks so much for the music in the back
The feels
Thank you for making this video because i am trying to get good with kensei and this helps a lot.
amazing video faraam
I learned a lot from this video. The talking during the fight is very helpful In understanding other mechanics features of the game. 💕
We learn from the incarnation of skill himself! I really hope you will bring out a video with Tiandi soon.
Klasse Video!
I think I just got 10x better w/ Kensei just by watching this video. Amazing stuff my guy.
I always love waking up to watching your vids
I love the insight to high level gameplay. people stuggle so much to get into so those videos will help the community grow instead of shrink.
Very informative video. Learned some new things. Thanks!
Learning new stuff everyday by watching your videos, keep up the good work. 👏👏👏
Only the real CAQ players will know what tge soundtrack is from
Caq 1 and 2 i loved playing until caq 3 came out .. Good old days man
PARTICLE CANNON ACTIVATED! Love your vids man! I'm a kensei main in the making!
Keep up the great work, I just might bring out kensei again after all these tips
Awesome like always
That berserker in the first match man, he initiated with 25:26, and initiated a few times with super unsafe dodge lights, and zoned a lot. Never parried or deflected. Missed 28:07, like, everyone makes mistakes but that on top of all the other stuff that was very interesting...The only reason why you lost that first game against him was because opt select was a really bad idea. Amazing where S tier characters can get you.
Of course, though, he might have just had a bad day.
Very good video I subbered and I watched all 42 at once
Faraam love your videos and thanks for the lesson. I shall learn to get better. I'm barely learning the mix up though.
Thanks! I really appreciate that ;) Practice is the key to get better
Thank you and may one day we cross swords.
Id say to hit training a lot with your main and just let out combos on the dummy. Making your mix ups muscle memory helps, and like Faraam said practice is key
Hey dude, you are my idol on the Kensei.. I have a question to you. How did U bind the GB button? What do you click to counter it. I've seen that U're changing a targets on middle mouse button.
I changed some keybindings. Cycle Target is Middle Mouse Button. ( Wheel ) / Guard Break is Thumb Mouse Button ( Mouse Button 4 ) / Left-ALT is Cancel Heavy Attack ( next to Space )
@@Faraam1 Thanks!
Hey Faraam, any tips on anti-gank strategies?
You’re doing so well in 1v4 situations, even with assassins (often Orochi). But I feel like they are only attacking when it’s like physically impossible to block or counter. Along with the new perk system this is even harder.... Apart from spamming revenge, any suggestions?
Hello Faraam!! Can you show your pc keybindings?
I love it, do more like this!
Nice job, keep it up man
btw this video is very educational, it will help a lot of players :)
Please do more vid like this! Dis is some good contents!
ur kensei is sick
Hope to see more video like this, with more match up explain on different style and maybe something else than Kensei =)
Love the video! G.O.A.T
It wold be great that Valk had a sweap after Light Parry. dodgeable after heavy parry, but guaranteed after Light. It should be added to her move set as Parry Punish.
Can you make video of parrying consistently and what to exactly look for when doing so?
Awsome farram ..beast
*THE AUDACITY OF THAT LAST LB*
Great video and lmao, zerker complaining about kensei in 1vs1!
Heh, heh, funny thing on 26:17 When she threw the axe in the air (never seen this execution before), I too started looking at it, but I sense something off on the way the camera was, so I was like "it's a distraction!" and immediately went down to look at the chars before the camera focused on them :V
All hail Sensei Faraam
It would be great if you could tell some tricks against other heroes like cent
btw. great video!
Álmos Pance yea just counter gb and dodge the kick.
Just dodge lmao.
New duel video nice! But why you're not using orochi? Is there any reasons? I love your orochi gameplay. :D
I have been duelling so many tiandi's and shoalin's that i can now parry zerker combo lights consistently #thankswulin
Kensei is my main! This helped a lot! Thank you!
Hey, after struggling with a lot of people reacting to Valk's shield crush recently I've been looking around and it seems that you can actually delay the feint (as with all feints) to make it unreactable with an effective window of 233ms rather than the normal 300ms (500ms bash - 200ms for i-frames to come in on the dodge).
My reactions are terrible most days so I don't try to react to a Valk's SC either way. One thing to note is that you can dodge on one (strict) timing to avoid the entire mixup IF the Valk switches guards between the heavy feint to GB. Otherwise you are going to have to make a read there. Not too bad because the damage from a SC is pitiful and end of chain options are the easiest things in her kit to punish imo.
''so that's how you turn a shoulderbashing warden to a...light attacking warden'' - I died laughing. Anyway, thanks for the guide. I'm still trying to learn Kensei, after I decided to get a second main after Nobu.
Your music is perfect
such nostalgic music...
Kind of funny you have the Command and Conquer music. Do you know you and still play it on multiplayer servers? I play it every weekend with my father.
I'm surprised that valk didn't just keep her guard right after so many zones
Where are you from? (Im asking because Of The german flag in your portrait (or what that is^^"))
And On what are you playing? ^^
Irgendwie direkt gemerkt das du aus Deutschland kommst, sympathisch.
pretty please tell us you're dpi and mouse settings i've been experimenting but cant seem too find a good feel
The more I watch the "grandmasters" play the more I realize they're just people who turtle and use guaranteed hits
John Herrera honestly this is 100% true.
Are you planning on doing duel/tutorials of other heroes or just Kensei? It would be nice to hear your tips for other heroes (*cough* plz do warden first, I need help in console *cough*)
might be mistaken, but is that song from C&C ??
Awesome, love seeing Faraam’s point of view on characters and in great detail too!!
Dam showing how good a Kensei is.
That tiandi literally died from all oos zone
2:02 what is this please??? I never seen or done that before
Heavy without cancel in to break.
I love you
dude how many accounts do you have, i once again played against and with you without knowing it was you :D I love your FH vids
The Background music is of generals right? Correct me if i am wrong. 😁
You should do a how to against Wu Lin, and/or the newest heroes
How do you do the attack when you spin from the top heavy to the top heavy left I can’t figure it out
Is there a reason why you aren't parrying any of the tiandi heavys?
Thx 4 teaching senpai
Hey man, will you ever play highlander?
So well read.
Now I just wanna play command and conquer
What your favorite hero and what’ your best hero?
bautiful love it :)
Great work Faraam! But this video is 42 minutes :(
The kensei blade seems bigger...
is that the command and conquar soundtrack in the back :D
Thought I was watching Mege for a second lmao
Is that the Command and Conquer: Generals theme I hear at the start?!
Greetings from Russia. You are a very good fighter)
I like the longer vids