About Tiger Fruit
The Tiger fruit (formerly Leopard) is a versatile moveset with a big emphasis on projectiles and transformation mechanics. It offers unique combat capabilities with different movesets for each transformation state, making it a powerful choice for both PvP and PvE content.
This showcase covers everything you need to master the Tiger fruit, from basic skills to advanced transformation strategies and devastating combos.
Transformation Showcase
The Tiger fruit features three distinct forms, each with unique abilities and advantages:
Untransformed
The base form of Tiger fruit with projectile-based attacks and good mobility. Perfect for initiating combat and keeping distance from opponents.
- Focus on ranged attacks
- Use F teleport for positioning
- Great for hit-and-run tactics
Transformation I
Take on the form of a humanoid tiger with damage reductions, cooldown reductions, and boosts to jumps and speed. Enhanced abilities with fiery effects.
- Damage reduction buff
- Cooldown reduction
- Enhanced mobility
- Fire Meter consumption for specials
Transformation II
The ultimate form when Fire Meter is full. Temporarily gain access to devastating abilities with enhanced effects and powerful area control options.
- Temporary power boost
- Enhanced versions of all skills
- Perfect for burst damage
- Excellent crowd control
Skills & Abilities
The Tiger fruit has different moves depending on your transformation state. Master each skill to maximize your combat effectiveness.
Untransformed Skills BASE FORM
Fire off a projectile with knockback toward the cursor. Quick and effective for interrupting enemy attacks.
Fire a barrage of smaller projectiles, tougher to avoid. Excellent for pressure and area denial.
Throw a glowing saw blade forwards across the floor. Great for controlling ground space and hitting grounded opponents.
Fire a horizontal saw blade like a frisbee towards the cursor. Perfect for aerial combat and hitting airborne targets.
Launch forwards in a pouncing move that drags the target with you before exploding. Excellent for closing distance and combo initiation.
Teleport around the field. Damages enemies in your path. Essential for positioning and evasion.
Transformed I Skills TIER 1
Once you've unlocked the transformation, you take on a humanoid tiger form with damage reductions, cooldown reductions, and boosts to your jumps and speed.
Similar to untransformed version with a more fiery appearance and slightly enhanced properties.
Same move with flaming appearance, both aerial and ground versions. Deals additional fire damage.
Larger version of untransformed C move with bigger radius and speed boost. Enhanced knockback and damage.
Consumes Fire Meter for a powerful charge attack with cutscene move and deals massive damage. Perfect for finishing combos.
Transformed II Skills TIER 2
When your Fire Meter is full, you can enter this more powerful state for a short period with an enhanced moveset.
Fires out a barrage of projectiles forwards, ending with a shockwave that pushes enemies back. Excellent for creating space.
Hold to charge and fling a large fireball in the shape of a tiger head that damages and throws opponents back. High damage and knockback.
Similar to Transformed I but with melee slashes to start and speed boost. Combines ranged and melee attacks effectively.
Enhanced teleport that grabs and throws targets on contact. Excellent for repositioning enemies and setting up combos.
Transformation Comparison
Understanding the differences between transformation states is key to mastering Tiger fruit:
| Feature | Untransformed | Transformation I | Transformation II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage Output | Medium | High | Very High |
| Defense | Standard | Damage Reduction | Damage Reduction + |
| Mobility | Good | Enhanced | Maximum |
| Skill Effects | Basic Projectiles | Fiery Enhancements | Ultimate Versions |
| Duration | Permanent | Until Canceled | Limited Time |
| Activation Requirement | Base Form | Transformation Unlocked | Full Fire Meter |
Transformation Strategy
Master when and how to use each transformation for maximum effectiveness:
When to Use Untransformed
- Starting engagements from distance
- When Fire Meter is low
- Against opponents with weak ranged options
- For hit-and-run tactics
When to Use Transformation I
- When you need stat boosts
- For extended engagements
- Against aggressive melee opponents
- When you need enhanced mobility
When to Use Transformation II
- For burst damage windows
- Against tough bosses or multiple opponents
- When you need to secure a kill
- During crucial PvP moments
Advanced Transformation Tips
- Manage Your Fire Meter: Keep track of your Fire Meter to know when Transformation II is available. Use Transformation I abilities strategically to build meter.
- Transformation Canceling: Learn to cancel transformations at the right time to preserve meter or avoid vulnerable states.
- Combo Transitions: Practice transitioning between forms mid-combo to maximize damage output and surprise opponents.
- Resource Awareness: Always be aware of your transformation cooldowns and plan your engagements accordingly.
Ability Showcase & Combos
Master these devastating combos to maximize your damage output:
Basic Combos
- Ranged Harassment: Z (Held) → X (Ground/Aerial) → F (Reposition) → Repeat
- Engage Combo: F (Teleport In) → C (Grab) → Z (Tapped) → X (Ground)
- Aerial Assault: X (Aerial) → Z (Tapped) → F (Follow) → C (Grab)
Transformation Combos
- Transformation Burst: Transform I → C (Held) → Z → X → Transform II (if available) → Z (Barrage) → X (Charged)
- Ultimate Combo: Transform II → Z (Barrage) → F (Grab & Throw) → X (Charged) → C (Slash)
- Form Switching Combo: Untransformed X → Z → Transform I → C (Tapped) → Transform II → Z (Barrage)
Advanced Techniques
- Animation Canceling: Use F teleport to cancel the end lag of certain moves, especially the held Z attack.
- Combo Extenders: The C move grab can be used to extend combos by dragging opponents into other AoE effects.
- Positioning Mastery: Always use F teleport to maintain optimal distance - not too close, not too far.
- Resource Management: Keep track of your Fire Meter to know when Transformation II is available for crucial moments.