This hyper can deal immense damage in an instant, but needs to be in the thick of battle to do it. Linking his skills can easily destroy a hyper, and using his provoke skill can dictate the flow of battle for his allies. His skills burn mana quickly, so fights need to be settled before he runs out.
Story[ | ]
When he was a child, Liu was small and weak. He was shy, stuttered, and could not meet the eyes of anyone who spoke to him. With his narrow shoulders, he always looked tiny even around those smaller than him. He was teased when he was little, and bullied as he grew older. Bullies were merciless to him, but he never fought back. He simply thought there was nothing he could do.
The first time Liu saw him, he was awe-struck. The man was the hero of the action movie that was sweeping the nation, a movie Liu wasn't even going to see if his parents hadn't dragged him from his room. The hero was thin and wiry like Liu, but was faster and stronger than anyone. That film changed Liu's whole life. He began watching more and more martial arts movies, and became obsessed with the strength of his new hero.
At home, Liu began copying the moves he saw on the big screen. What began as awkward flailing became careful, measured moves through hours and days and weeks of practice. His body began to toughen up, and his thin frame filled out with muscle. He walked with more confidence, which began to drive the bullies away. But that was only a side effect of his true goal. Liu wanted to be as great as the man who inspired him.
That man Liu idolized is gone now, his life snuffed out by a tragic accident. Liu mourned his death the day it happened, but he refused to give in to despair. Instead, he realized a new goal, to be the successor to his hero. Those who saw Liu's evolution also saw how close he was coming to matching the mastery of his fallen hero. This energized him further, and now his life is devoted to becoming the greatest martial artist of the age."He was a legend and an inspiration. I am thankful to have such an icon to strive for, and I hope that I walk the path as well as he did."
Abilities[ | ]
Passive/Special - Master's Spirit
The confidence of his allies and the fear of his enemies grants Liu increased Defense for every allied hyper around, and increased Critical Rate for every enemy hyper.
Notes: • Extrainfohere
• Damage: N/A
• Ability Type: Rallying buff
• Range: N/A
• Cooldown: N/A
• Cost: No Cost
Ability Video
Ability 1 - Nunchuk Rush
Liu's basic nunchuk combination, the first technique he perfected, does three damaging hits.
Notes: • Extrainfohere
• Damage: N/A
• Ability Type: Heavy Attack
• Range: N/A
• Cooldown: 4 secs
• Cost: 15 mp
Ability Video
Ability 2 - Rabbit Sweep
The masters taught Liu the importance of striking anywhere his opponent is vulnerable and this quick strike to the legs does just that, damaging and decreasing Movement Speed.
Notes: • Extrainfohere
• Damage: N/A
• Ability Type: Heavy slowing attack
• Range: N/A
• Cooldown: 12 secs
• Cost: 20 mp
Ability Video
Ability 3 - Flowing Kick
Liu uses his powerful legs to strike back at his enemies. This flying kick does extra damage to enemies who have been launched, and stuns enemies provoked by Master's Challenge.
Notes: • Extrainfohere
• Damage: N/A
• Ability Type: Flying Heavy Attack
• Range: N/A
• Cooldown: 11 secs
• Cost: 25 mp
Ability Video
Ability 4 - Master's Challenge
Liu's reputation allows him to humiliate his foes, decreasing his damage taken, increasing his Defense, and decreasing provoked enemy's Defense.
Notes: • Extrainfohere
• Damage: N/A
• Ability Type: Self buff + enemy debuff
• Range: N/A
• Cooldown: 20 secs
• Cost: 15 mp
Ability Video
Ultimate Ability - Dragon Flip
His strongest technique, Liu's double kickflip has ended many a martial arts tournament. The first hit stuns and the second hit launches.
Notes: • Extrainfohere
• Damage: N/A
• Ability Type: Short Range Heavy attack + launcher
Liu's default skin appears to take heavy inspiration/influence from Bruce Lee; a famous martial artist, Law and Marshall Law from the Tekken series, and Fei Long from the Street Fighter series.