Lau is a rampaging offensive machine in VF5. He's all about pressure and keeping the opponent on their toes. He's got p♛lenty of combos (both of the canned and improv variety) and a moveset that, while a bit tougher than Jacky's, is still fairly easy to pick up. If y💞ou want to practice really putting the heat on the enemy with repeated attacks and punishing their mistakes, Lau's the man to go to.

Back, Forward + Punch (B, F+P)

Blocked an opponent's attack? Here's a killer retaliatory move. It strikes fast and sends the enemy sprawling to the ground🌠, leaving them wide open for additional combo hits. It's also got de✅cent range to smack down pokers and evaders with. You should also try doing this move after backdashing away from an opponent's strike.

Down-forward + Punch + Kick (DF+P+K)

This is a move that is a fantastic combo opener and can be used in similar situations as B, F+P. Hit with this and then go fo𒀰r some of Lau's strings. Be careful, though, 🥃as Lau is very vulnerable if this winds up getting blocked.

Down (hold), Down-forward + Punch (D (hold), DF+P)

One of Lau's best skills, this is a rising palm strike that can be performed from a crouch. On counterhit, this skill sends your opponent flying into the air, practically begging for additional combo beatdowns. Try using this after you've blocked a low strike, or ꧑when your opponent's high attacks are whiffing over your crou🐎ching head.For more, immediately follow it up with P, P+K+G and you'll go into...

Stance

Several characters in VF5 have special stances they can enter into at certain times. There are several skills that are only available whe𒈔n a character is in a certain stance, making them incredibly useful in certain situations. Lau's special stance, called "Kokei", is a good place to start learning about the ins and outs of stances. From Kokei, try doing strings like P,P,P+K and B+P,P,ꦜP, as well as single moves like P+K and F+P+K and see how they work. F+P+K in particular has a special property that will both break the guard of blocking opponents and stagger enemies who leave themselves open.

Take it to the next level

There are several other🧜 skills that can lead into the Kokai stance. Try hitting P+K+G ♚immediately after performing P, K or F+P, P or DF,DF+P, P or DF+K, P and B+P+K, P. Learning to incorporate stance into your game at the proper times can really help give you the upper hand. Plus, it just looks really freakin' cool.