Introduction

Mastering option selects in Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising can drastically improve both your offense and defense. These techniques allow you to cover multiple defensive and offensive options simultaneously, making your gameplay more consistent and difficult to counter. This guide will explore five powerful option selects that you can incorporate into your matches right away.

Option Select 1: Counter Hit Anti-Air Option Select

Anti-airing in Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising can be tricky due to the difference between regular and counter-hit states. Fortunately, this option select ensures that you always get the optimal anti-air combo.

• Input: Down + H > Forward + H + Special > Quick Down + Special.
• How It Works: The extended hit stop on counter-hits allows you to cancel the regular combo ender into a counter-hit special if it triggers.
• Practice Tip: Set the training dummy to jump with random counter-hit to perfect the timing.

Option Select 2: Safe Jab

The safe jab option select is perfect for dealing with reversals and mashing on wake-up.

• Input: Hold Back + L > L.
• How It Works: If timed correctly, this option allows you to block reversals while also punishing opponents who mash buttons or jump.
• Limitations: Loses to Ultimate Reversals due to their speed.

Option Select 3: Safe Jabs Against Medium DPs

This variation of the safe jab is effective for opponents recovering mid-air after a medium DP.

• Input: Same as the previous option but requires adjusted timing.
• Tip: Practice the timing in training mode for consistency.

Option Select 4: Delayed Throw Tech

This defensive option select is excellent against opponents who mix throws with fast attacks.

• Input: Block Low > Delay Throw Button.
• How It Works: The delay allows you to tech throws while blocking fast low attacks.
• Weakness: Loses to shimmy and certain frame traps.

Option Select 5: Anti-Raging Strike Option Select

This option select prevents accidental Raging Strike activations when attempting a Brave Counter.

• Input: Block > Delay Down Back + L > M + H.
• How It Works: Covers gaps left by shimmy attempts and prevents unintended Raging Strikes.

Conclusion

Incorporating these option selects into your gameplay will make your defense more robust and your offense less predictable. Master these techniques to elevate your skill level and outplay opponents in Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising!