activate Om Mode (LV2)
Activating Om Mode, Tien commands Chiaotzu to LEAVE! This changes a few things, gameplay-wise.
- With Chiaotzu away, none of his moves are currently available.
- holding the directional button while air dashing covers more space. - LPx2 and Shaolin Spin Kicks are now available.
- Buddha's Flight and Buddha's Rise are now available.
- Crane Stance is now available.
- Taiyoken is now available.
- Wings is now available.
- Bukujutsu, Crane Stance and Taunts build Om Meter when used.
- LPx2, Shaolin Spin Kicks, Talons and Wings (on hit) all build Om Meter.
- Ungrounded costs Lv2 instead of Lv3 and cancels the mode.
- Depending if you're on Lv1, Lv2 or Lv3 of the Om Bar when you activate the Ungrounded, Tien will perform a unique Finisher at the end.
Om Taunt
Not trash-talking the opponent persee, simply showcasing enlightenment! Doing this builds your Om meter but leaves you vulnerable, so don't get too cocky.
Shaolin Spin Kicks
A move inspired by Marshall Law of Tekken fame. Pressing MK twice makes Tien perform a double spin kick. Pressing it a third time does one more spin kick. This last kick has Strong Kick features even though it's performed with the Medium Kick button. When instead of the third MK you press forward+MK, Tien does a high side kick which sends the enemy into an untechable launch, allowing for a juggle combo. The third and final ender option is a jumping overhead punch which can be used as a reset, however you'll need to time it just right. After the second kick you can also link into his default standing strong attacks. The aerial version is in many ways identical to the grounded version. One feature of this is that Tien will temporarily halt his gravitational pull to perform the kick, that is to say he remains largely in place when the kick is activated. This is the case for all three default kicks. The follow-ups are also the same, but with the launcher kick replaced by a bounce-juggling axe kick. As with all his aerial attacks, this can be performed during his backdash. Try the MK, MK, MP combination for a surprise back-and-forth attack! As with the grounded version, after the second kick you can also link into his default strong attacks.
Buddha's Flight
A horizontal version of the Buddha's Fist. Faster than an air dash! When done after a Buddha's Fist, just f+SP will suffice for its command.
Buddha's Rise
A diagonal upwards version of the Buddha's Fist. Take to the skies! You can link Buddha's Fist > Flight > Rise, try it!
Crane Stance
While in his power mode, the Crane Stance (normally something he'd enter automatically at the end of the 2nd part of his Talons rekka) becomes available as a stand-alone move. This can lead to the same two enders that it has as part of the Talons rekka; the Kung Fu Palm with f+P or u+P, the Hammer Kick with f+K or the Spiral Kick with u+K.
Taiyoken
Also known as the Solar Flare. This replaces Chiaotzu's Telekinesis when in Om Mode. It creates a sphere of extremely bright light around Tien, blinding/stunning the enemy.
Wings
Starter of his second rekka special move. Tien performs a double rising strike while leaping upward, Light version has the least range while Strong as the most. The enemy does not leave the ground when hit by this rising attack. Upon hitting the enemy with it, you'll have a couple of options to continue:
PART 2 OPTIONS:
-Jump-in Attack; any attack button.
-More Wings (a repeat of Wings, lifting you higher and taking the enemy upwards with you), QCF+P.
PART 3 OPTIONS:
-Bukujutsu; 3K
-Air Attack / Air Combo; any attack button / combination.
-Final Wings (another Wings loop, taking the enemy upwards even more and knocking them away on the last hit); QCF+P. There is an EX version of the Wings, which full-on does the Final Wings with no follow-up command inputs needed.
Back Breaker
The starter lets out a heavy uppercut. If this hits p2 succesfully, they are launched straight into the air. Tien then leaps up to chase them, grows two extra arms and grabs them in mid-air, then comes falling down breaking their back over his shoulders. You can cancel into this at any point during the rapid-punches of Four Witches Machine Gun.
Chiaotzu's Sacrifice
A famous but sad move, Chiaotzu can't stay on the sidelines anymore and comes flying in to help Tien defeat his enemy by grasping them and then self-destructing into an explosion. This may or may not kill the little dude. Use for shock value!