Left Splits Kick

Left Splits Kick
Left Splits Kick in Ultimate.
User	Kazuya
Universe	Tekken

Left Splits Kick (左踵落とし, Left Heel Drop) is one of several Command Input Special Moves exclusive to Kazuya.

Overview

Players must perform → → + attack input. If done successfully, he stretches his left leg upwards and swings it downwards immediately after. Reflects projectiles from frame 7 onwards, with a 2.4× damage multiplier. Notably, it is the strongest reflector in the game by a large margin.

Origin

Heihachi performing Right Splits Kick in Tekken 7, a variant of the attack.

Left Splits Kick has existed since the original Tekken and has since become a staple on characters using Mishima-style fighting karate, but characters like Ogre have also been able to use it. It's similar to Ryu's close heavy kick in the Street Fighter franchise. The ability to reflect projectiles is unique to Smash. Left Splits Kick is notorious for causing a 50/50 situation on block because of forcing the opponent into crouch. Heihachi Mishima has two versions of Left Splits Kick in Tekken 3, one forcing crouch on hit, and the other causing knockdown.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	左踵落とし
English	Left Splits Kick
French	Left Splits Kick
German	Left Splits Kick
Spanish	Left Splits Kick
Italian	Left Splits Kick
Chinese	Left Splits Kick
Korean	Left Splits Kick
Dutch	Linkerhieltrap
Russian	Вертикальный удар левой ногой