Smack Studio / Kris
Kris is a unique resource based character who fights using their assists and Tension Meter.
Assists are the main feature of Kris' moveset. Rather than traditional strongs or specials, Kris summons in Susie or Ralsei to attack. Kris goes through minimal lag, but the assists themselves are quite slow. These assists allow for excellent combos and traps, controlling the stage like no one else.
Kris has notably high damage output, especially when using assist combos. Even the simplest of combos do around 30%, and different routes can be used to do even more. The main combo Kris has is using dash attack to launch into forward strong assist, then jumping up for a forward air.
Assists do not come without a cost. The Tension Meter determines how much Kris can use these assists, essentially acting as a currency to buy assists with. The meter can hold up to 100 TP, and it can be gained in many ways. Please see Tension Meter for more information.
Kris' main struggles come from the downsides that assists bring. They are slower than more traditional moves, requiring either trapping or combos to connect with them successfully. It also means that Kris completely loses access to many moves when low on TP, requiring good meter management to do well.