Arbiter/Gameplay

Overview

Gameplay

Movelist Terminology Overall Killer Instinct 1 & 2 Killer Instinct (2013) Directions are assumed facing to the right [→] P: Any Punch K: Any Kick Charge: Hold the direction for at least 1 second Long Charge: Hold the direction for at least 2 seconds Hold: Hold the button for however long Release: Release a held button QP: Quick Punch QK: Quick Kick MP: Medium Punch MK: Medium Kick FP: Fierce Punch FK: Fierce Kick LP: Light Punch LK: Light Kick MP: Medium Punch MK: Medium Kick HP: Heavy Punch HK: Heavy Kick 2P: Any two Punches together 2K: Any two Kicks together 3P: All three Punches together 3K: All three Kicks together

Killer Instinct (2013)

Combat Traits

Name	Description
Combat Evolved	After launching the enemy with a throw, Prophet's Bane, or any ender, Arbiter can follow up by sticking a Plasma Grenade to the opponent or firing his Type-51 Carbine to deal additional damage.

Command Attacks

Name	Input	Description
Plasma Grenade	[3P] (air OK)	Arbiter throws a sticky Plasma Grenade that detonates after three seconds. Blast causes stagger on the ground or recaptures in the air, and can damage Arbiter too. Pressing [→] or [←] changes throw arc. Up to three grenades can be held in reserve at once, and they automatically regenerate over time.
Self-Detonating Grenade	[↓ + 3P]	Arbiter instantly detonates a grenade at close range, causing stagger on both himself and his opponent. Causes hard knockdown on airborne opponents.
Type-51 Carbine	[HK] (air OK)	Arbiter fires up to three consecutive shots from his Type-51 Carbine. The Carbine holds 18 rounds that cannot be regenerated; once all are depleted, Arbiter performs Interrogator and No Regret instead.
Interrogator	[→ + HK] (air OK)	Arbiter butts with the end of his Carbine. Can be used midair as No Regret.
Particular Justice	[↘ + HK]	Arbiter swings his Carbine upwards as an anti-air.
Cloven Kick	[→ + MK]	Arbiter performs a straight kick. Causes wall splat, and can be canceled into special moves.
Slayer	[LK]	Arbiter kicks, causing flipout on airborne opponents.
Negotiator	[LP, LK]	Arbiter does a target combo that can chain into Mercy's Demise.
Blood of Our Sons	[HP, MP]	Arbiter does a target combo ending in a Medium hit.
Blood of Our Fathers	[MP, HP]	Arbiter does a target combo ending in a Heavy hit.
Throw	[→/← + LP+LK]	Arbiter grabs the opponent and then slashes them twice. Launches on hit.

Special Moves

Name	Input	Description
Mercy's Demise	[↓ ↘ → + P]	Arbiter performs a standing Energy Sword uppercut. Button strength determines distance.
Truth Seeker	[↓ ↙ ← + P]	Arbiter spins into a downward Energy Sword slash. Hits overhead. Button strength determines speed.
Prophet's Bane	[↓ ↙ ← + K]	Arbiter equips active camo and dashes forwards. If he touches the opponent, he stabs them through the chest and then throws them away. Button strength determines distance.

Shadow Attacks

Name	Input	Description
Shadow Mercy's Demise	[↓ ↘ → + 2P]	Arbiter steps forwards and slashes with his Energy Sword five times.
Shadow Truth Seeker	[↓ ↙ ← + 2P]	Arbiter spins into a downward Energy Sword slash that hits five times. Hits overhead and is invulnerable to projectiles.
Shadow Prophet's Bane	[↓ ↙ ← + 2K]	Arbiter equips active camo and appears behind the opponent, stabbing them through the chest and throwing them away. Tracks the opponent's location. Holding the Kicks delays the attack.
Energy Shield	[↓ ↘ → + 2K]	Arbiter activates an Energy Shield. Gives Arbiter extra protection for his life bar that must be depleted before he can actually take damage. Knocks the opponent away on activation, dealing no damage. Nullifies hitstun from projectiles.

Combo Openers

Name	Input
Mercy's Demise (Shadow OK)	[↓ ↘ → + P]
Truth Seeker (Shadow OK)	[↓ ↙ ← + P]

Combo Linkers

Name	Input
Mercy's Demise (Shadow OK)	[↓ ↘ → + LP/MP]
Truth Seeker (Shadow OK)	[↓ ↙ ← + LP/MP]

Combo Enders

Name	Input	Effect
Mercy's Demise	[↓ ↘ → + HP]	Hard Knockdown
Truth Seeker	[↓ ↙ ← + HP]	Ground Bounce
Prophet's Bane	[↓ ↙ ← + K]	Damage

Instinct Mode

Name	Input	Description
Judge and Executioner	[HP+HK]	Arbiter summons an Energy Shield that automatically regenerates for the duration of Instinct Mode.
Combat Elite	[HP+HK] (air OK, in Instinct)	Arbiter lifts a hand to parry. If attacked, the incoming attack is canceled and all damage is blocked, leaving Arbiter in a position to counterattack.

Finishers

Name	Input	Description
Ultra Combo	[↓ ↘ → + 3P]	Arbiter delivers 31 hits to finish the match.
Ultra Ender	[MP+MK] (in Ultra)	Arbiter slashes his Energy Sword to end the Ultra Combo.
Stage Ultra	[↓ ↘ → + 3K]	Arbiter triggers a stage-specific finishing blow.

External Links

• Arbiter's gameplan analysis at Infil's The Complete Killer Instinct Guide