I might be the worst Zeta player in NA

[PlateTectonics]

Hi,
I really like Zeta because I think her design is cool and I like spear characters. I've watched videos and guides on how to play her, but I lose almost every match. I haven't won a set with her yet. I'm at the bottom rank and can't even derank any further. When I used to play Sieg and Belial, I was able to at least get to B rank. Please help?

I play SF6 and GGST and I'm not nearly as horrible in those games. My current record with Zeta is 8 wins, 53 losses in 2 days. Is there something that's essential to GBFVR that I'm missing? I feel like I'm bashing my head into a brick wall and not improving, no matter how many matches I play or how much I work on combos.

[Fish]

That's a very vague question and it'll be difficult to provide an answer without knowing what exactly you're struggling with.
Try taking a look at your replays for matches you've lost as Zeta. Play it in slow motion and look for moments where you lost an interaction and try to figure out why would be a good starting place I'd say.
You can compare your own gameplay to the guides you've watched and ask yourself how much of the gameplan and techniques mentioned in the guides were actually utilized in your own gameplay. Look for what your opponent is doing to counter your play and work out another strategy etc.

[Bon❄超変態駄目青年学生退屈日常自己嫌悪克服]

watch more replays/vods

[Sigma993]

I'm currently learning Zeta as well and also had a harder time with her at first but I'm starting to figure things out!
As simple as it sounds, what really helped me was to just take a closer look at my replays and see my mistakes. I realized I was doing a lot of unsafe moves and played a bit too aggressively, especially against rushdown characters.
With Zeta you do not wanna stick close to the opponent but always get in, do some attacks and then get some distance between you and them.
The dash attacks are relatively safe from a distance and you always have the option to dash backwards as a follow up.
Another huge mistake I made was to not use my meter! Zeta deals an insane amount of damage and a single hit with her special moves can change the outcome of a fight in a matter of seconds.

In case you haven't watched this video, it helped me a lot to get a basic understanding on how to use her:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fujhECvsdro

[Unrighteous]

Why are you getting hit? Stop that.

[Darkeus]

Nah, that is me lol.

[PlateTectonics]

Originally posted by Sigma993:

I'm currently learning Zeta as well and also had a harder time with her at first but I'm starting to figure things out!
As simple as it sounds, what really helped me was to just take a closer look at my replays and see my mistakes. I realized I was doing a lot of unsafe moves and played a bit too aggressively, especially against rushdown characters.
With Zeta you do not wanna stick close to the opponent but always get in, do some attacks and then get some distance between you and them.
The dash attacks are relatively safe from a distance and you always have the option to dash backwards as a follow up.
Another huge mistake I made was to not use my meter! Zeta deals an insane amount of damage and a single hit with her special moves can change the outcome of a fight in a matter of seconds.

In case you haven't watched this video, it helped me a lot to get a basic understanding on how to use her:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fujhECvsdro

Thank you all for your help! Because of you guys, I made it out of C tier. I hope to continue improving

[PandaKittenFace]

its ok, Im the worst Narmaya

[Sigma993]

Originally posted by PlateTectonics:

Originally posted by Sigma993:

I'm currently learning Zeta as well and also had a harder time with her at first but I'm starting to figure things out!
As simple as it sounds, what really helped me was to just take a closer look at my replays and see my mistakes. I realized I was doing a lot of unsafe moves and played a bit too aggressively, especially against rushdown characters.
With Zeta you do not wanna stick close to the opponent but always get in, do some attacks and then get some distance between you and them.
The dash attacks are relatively safe from a distance and you always have the option to dash backwards as a follow up.
Another huge mistake I made was to not use my meter! Zeta deals an insane amount of damage and a single hit with her special moves can change the outcome of a fight in a matter of seconds.

In case you haven't watched this video, it helped me a lot to get a basic understanding on how to use her:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fujhECvsdro

Thank you all for your help! Because of you guys, I made it out of C tier. I hope to continue improving

You're welcome, glad it helped you!
Just don't worry too much about ranks and enjoy the game!

[Regolant]

Bet you're a better zeta than I'm Yuel.

[Kiyaya]

Originally posted by PlateTectonics:

Originally posted by Sigma993:

I'm currently learning Zeta as well and also had a harder time with her at first but I'm starting to figure things out!
As simple as it sounds, what really helped me was to just take a closer look at my replays and see my mistakes. I realized I was doing a lot of unsafe moves and played a bit too aggressively, especially against rushdown characters.
With Zeta you do not wanna stick close to the opponent but always get in, do some attacks and then get some distance between you and them.
The dash attacks are relatively safe from a distance and you always have the option to dash backwards as a follow up.
Another huge mistake I made was to not use my meter! Zeta deals an insane amount of damage and a single hit with her special moves can change the outcome of a fight in a matter of seconds.

In case you haven't watched this video, it helped me a lot to get a basic understanding on how to use her:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fujhECvsdro

Thank you all for your help! Because of you guys, I made it out of C tier. I hope to continue improving

Stay winning king. You've got this!

[Ω Yukich]

Bro Im playing Percival here and taking hits like a king
You'll get better eventually