Uploaded June 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This is part of the Johnny Combo Basics series. Playlist can be found at: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdTZ1_bahz1N9cQhir1tGLWL0LAaeNSAK

For more combos, information, and notation explanation, please consult the Johnny Dustloop Wiki: dustloop.com/wiki/index.php?title=GGXRD-R/Johnny/Combos

If you have questions, feel free to ask them here.
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Basic midscreen throw combos. Ends in knockdown and Level 2. One of your most common starters, with a great reward.

1) 0:00 - Throw, Coin, LV2 High, Coin, dash j.PKS, dj.KSD, Zweihander (Unblockable example)
Fundamental throw combo. Best from half screen or closer. Even completely away from the corner, as long as you time your dash jump properly, you can get the Zweihander to knock down on most characters. (Impossible on RA, MA You want to be as close to the opponent as possible to get the Zwei to connect properly, so it is recommended to dash as early as possible after coin, and to jump as late as possible. Do not microdash into jump unless you have to. Does not work extremely close to the corner, in which case you should use the corner combos: youtube.com/watch?v=hTF-y1IBxBM&index=8&list=PLdTZ1_bahz1N9cQhir1tGLWL0LAaeNSAK

2) 0:11 - Same as above
Exact same combo showing the difference in delay on light characters.

3) 0:19 - Same as above
Example of basic recipe done from 3/4 of screen away from corner. Zweihander knocks down but leaves them very far away. If you're willing to spend the meter, can do dash Zweihander~followup, YRC as they are getting up, or (wave) dash continuously towards them to pursue the knockdown.

4) 0:28 - Throw, Coin, LV2 High, Coin, dash j.SH
Shorter route done for midscreen close knockdown. Can do (dash) OTG 2K Coin or Mist YRC unblockable. This route is universal and ends in knockdown, so best recommended when you are too far from the corner and want a close knockdown, or if you think other routes will be unstable.