GGXRD-R2/Jack-O

	Defense
	x1.03
	Guts Rating
	2
	Weight
	[105] Light
	Stun Resistance
	60
	Prejump
	3F
	Backdash
	13F (1~9F invuln)
	Wakeup Timing
	25F (Face Up)/ 23F (Face Down)
	Fastest Attack
	5P (4F)
	Reversals
	2D (9F). 360P (5+2F)

Overview

Starter Guide

Combos

Overview

Jack-O is an oddball character who combines great footsies and automatic meter management with tower defense mechanics inspired by Guilty Gear Overture. Yes, really.

By herself, Jack-O has solid if unrewarding footsies: 5KGuard:
MidStartup:
6Recovery:
13Advantage:
-7, 2KGuard:
LowStartup:
6Recovery:
6Advantage:
+3, f.SGuard:
MidStartup:
8Recovery:
20Advantage:
-12, 3HGuard:
LowStartup:
11Recovery:
9Advantage:
-10 are solid pokes, and 2SGuard:
MidStartup:
8Recovery:
22Advantage:
-15 is a great, cross-up-proof anti-air. Once she buys some breathing room in neutral, Jack-O can set a houseGuard:
Startup:
Recovery:
Total: 24Advantage:
and the real game begins. She has three houses, each of which will spawn a different type of servant at regular intervals. Servants advance and attack automatically, and houses will level up over time, creating stronger servants.

Jack-O's opponent can damage and destroy houses and servants by attacking them, and she gains tension from standing near her houses. Jack-O also has a handful of skills that are restricted by heavy cooldowns but which give her powerful control over her houses and servants (see below). Buy enough time, and a horde of buffed level 3 servants will break your opponent's kneecaps with ease.

Jack-O's Dust moves function like special moves, giving her access to a low-profile overheadGuard:
HighStartup:
26 [31]Recovery:
16 [21]Advantage:
-6 [-11], a reversalGuard:
MidStartup:
9 [14]Recovery:
Total: 26+15Advantage:
-45, a command grabGuard:
Ground Throw: 157500 [90000]Startup:
17 [22]Recovery:
43
[48]Advantage:
+66, a divekickGuard:
MidStartup:
17 [20]Recovery:
Total: Until Landing + 13 AfterAdvantage:
0, an airborne projectileGuard:
AllStartup:
21Recovery:
Total: 32+10 After LandingAdvantage:
, and a hitgrabGuard:
AllStartup:
11 [13]Recovery:
26 [31]Advantage:
-11 [-16] that lets her end combos by placing her opponent anywhere on the screen. These will automatically consume spare tension to power themselves up.

For all her good neutral and incredible snowball potential, Jack-O is a pretty plain character without her houses: her pokes don't lead to much, her mixups aren't very threatening or hard to escape, and when she does get a knockdown she's almost always better off setting a house and OTGing her opponent to waste time instead of running standard okizeme.

Jack-O is one of the most polarizing characters on the roster and can struggle immensely in some matchups, but when she wins, she wins big. If you want to turn Guilty Gear into a SimCity subgame and zerg rush your opponent like it's 1998, Jack-O is the character for you.

Jack-O

Jack-O summons servants to help fight her opponent. Over time, these servants become stronger until they swarm an opponent and trap them in blockstun while Jack-O' can run any mixup she wants.

Pros

Cons

Servant Pressure: Once Jack-O is set up, she gains access to suffocating corner pressure with servants that can force an opponent into multiple "guess right or die" situations. Fighting Jack-O when she has multiple level 3 houses is one of the scariest situations in the game.
Mixup Queen: Two grounded overheads (one of which low profiles), j.H cross-ups, and a command grab let Jack-O keep her opponent guessing.
Neutral Queen: 5K, 2K, f.S, 3H, and 6H give Jack-O great command of the screen. Her servants are great distractions in neutral if placed correctly, especially when clocked up.
Battery: Gains serious meter by standing near stationary houses and from servants attacking her opponent.
Theorycrafter: A very low execution barrier and an automatic win condition means you can spend more mental energy on adapting to your opponent.

Some Assembly Required: NEEDS servants for safe corner pressure, or to extend pressure meterlessly. Opponents who are aware of how much setup Jack-O needs will merciless approach her, which can be difficult to stop depending on the matchup.
Poor "Meterless" Reversal: Zest, Jack-O's reversal, has short horizontal range and is very slow when not enhanced.
Fickle Servants Servants can interfere with combos and pressure if you aren't paying attention to their position. As well, losing servants or their houses can cause Jack-O to lose a lot of her momentum.

Unique Mechanics

Servants and Ghosts

Jack-O has access to Servants ("minions") which spawn from Ghosts ("houses"), which she can place on the stage. Jack-O can place, pick up, throw, and recall these houses. When houses are placed on the stage, they start at level 1 and level up after a set time, to a max of level 3. When a house levels up, the servants spawned from it will become stronger and more useful. Additionally, the house's health increases (3 / 5 / 7 hits). All houses are good for Jack-O, but the difference between a level 1 and level 3 house is immense.

Once spawned, a servant will slowly move towards the enemy and attack. Servants will attack once every 2 seconds, and each servant acts independently from the others. Servants can be killed by one hit from an enemy. If Jack-O is hit by anything, including a burst or dead angle, all of her servants will be killed at once.

Organ

Jack-O can activate a stance called Organ Deployment which allows her to use one of four "skills" which have their own cooldowns. These skills are generally used to manage and protect all houses at once: Jack-O can activate a bubble shield that negates all projectiles, recall and heal every house on the stage, buff the movement and attack speed of all servants, or set all the servants and houses to detonate after a short delay.

Metered Dust Moves

Dust moves performed by Jack-O will automatically use of her Tension Meter.

When a dust move is performed with the appropriate amount of tension, the frame data and properties of the move are significantly improved. This meter use is mandatory, so it is important that Jack-O conserves her meter in case of an emergency.

Normal Moves

5P

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
10	Mid	4	4	6	±0

Primary uses: a quick and non committal anti-air that leads into knockdown, tick throws, minion juggle extensions, situational close quarters abare where 2P would be too slow.

All of 5P’s flexible gatlings and cancels means it can help keep the opponent occupied at close range all while staying burst safe and buying time for houses to level up and minions to roll up.

Special and jump cancelable.
Chains into itself up to 5 times.

Gatling options: 5P, 2P, 6P, 5K, 2K, c.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D, 4D, 6D

0

3

8

5K

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
26	Mid	6	6	13	-7

Primary uses: a quick but short range poke in neutral, a situational anti-air that ends in knockdown, catching jump outs, ending 3H OTG combos to kick the opponent away as far as possible.

A great all purpose button that can be treated like a faster f.S with shorter range. Hits at a slight upward angle so it can be more reliable than 6P or 2S as an anti-air at awkward distances.

Special and jump cancelable.

Gatlings options: 6P, c.S, f.S, 2S, 5H, 6H, 3H, 5D, 2D, 4D, 6D

1

6

7

c.S

The c.S you wish your main had

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
28	Mid	7	5	6	+3

Primary uses: stagger and frame trap pressure, strike/throw situations, meaty that is easier to time than 2K but can be thrown if misspaced.

The generous plus frames make this button versatile when frame trapping from it or staggering into itself. Combine this with tick throws and her command throw (6D) and smart use of c.S can be critical for getting the ball rolling and maintaining momentum.

Special and jump cancelable.

Gatlings options: 6P, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 6H, 3H, 5D, 2D, 4D, 6D

2

10

7

f.S

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
30	Mid	8	6	20	-12

Primary uses: as a long range poke, spacing for 3H to be plus in a pressure string, frame trapping into heavy buttons.

Giant poke that can check an opponent's advancement from very far away. Caution is advised when using as a go-to poke due to its lengthy recovery and the full hitbox not coming out until the later active frames. In pressure, hitting with the tip usually guarantees a 3H gatling will be plus.

Special and jump cancelable.

Gatlings options: 5H, 6H, 3H, 5D, 2D, 4D, 6D

2

10

7

5H

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
36, 16×2	Mid	10	3(2)2(2)2(4)2(2)2(4)2(2)2	24	-13	8-60 Feet

Primary uses: as a forward advancing hitbox in neutral, anti-airing during scrambles, ending gatling strings with an opportunity to reset pressure.

Sees a lot of use in neutral due to advancing Jack-O’ about 1/4th of the screen forward and low crushing for nearly the entire duration. Good for anti-airing during scrambles due to the high and slightly disjointed hitbox on her feet and a nice button to pepper throughout your pressure because of the ability to cancel between any of its multiple hits.

Hits a total of 3 times.
Jump cancelable only after the first hit.
Special cancelable throughout.

Gatlings options: 5D, 2D, 4D, 6D

4, 3, 3

-6×3/+20,+14×2

Max 3 hits
2nd hit startup is 25F, 3rd hit startup 35F

5D

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
22	High	26 [31]	4	16 [21]	-6 [-11]	9-14 Above Knee [12-19 Above Knee]

Primary uses: a deceptively animated overhead check during pressure, hard to see overhead during minion swarms.

Won’t see much use in the early round but becomes a useful mix up tool once minions are clocked up and swarming. If minions are on top of the opponent and their attack is timed to hit after a blocked 5D you can usually continue your turn despite being minus.

Uses 10-15% meter if available.

Initial: 80%

2

10

20

[ ] values are when done without Tension

6P

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
28	Mid	10	6	20	-12	1-7 Upper Body 8-15 Above Knee

Primary uses: as a slow but rewarding anti-air, neutral poke, gatling to create space to set up in neutral.

Because it knocks the opponent about half a screen away on normal hit and full screen on CH as well as being a pretty good combo starter, 6P is a desirable button to use if you need space to set up or want some damage with knockdown. Long recovery on whiff so consider other options if you’re unsure it will connect.

Gatlings options: c.S, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D, 4D, 6D

2

10

7

6K

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
20×2	High / Air	24	2(3)3	11	±0	1-23 Throw 10-end Foot 12-end Low Body

Primary uses: checking opponent’s reactions, comboing off an overhead during minion swarm situations, RC to air dash and do multiple overheads in a row, beating reversal throw attempts and low crushing in general.

A slow, double hitting overhead attack that has no gatlings or cancels and does not combo without meter or minion assistance. Despite how it may seem flawed, 6K combined with Jack-O’s lows and other overhead in 5D helps facilitate her dynamic pressure sequences, especially with minions on top of the opponent.

2

10

7

Hits crouching opponent on 24F (tested on Sol)

6H

First hit
First active of second hit
Max range of second hit

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
30, 50	Mid	7	2(9)8	19	-8

Primary uses: as a situational long range anti-air, combo starter, canceling first hit into house set or pick up during pressure strings.

Gigantic, disjointed button. As a long range anti-air it’s a good option to keep in your rotation but the lengthy recovery leaves you wide open for a punish if you whiff.

Special cancelable after the first hit, jump cancelable after both hits.
If only second hit connects will wall bounce and wall stick on CH.

Gatlings options: 5D, 2D, 4D, 6D

3, 4

-6×2 / +14,+20

2nd hit startup 29F, Attack Lv 4

3H

Everyone but you is very tired of this button

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
30	Low	11	15	9	-10	11F-30F Low Profile

Primary uses: ending most grounded combos, ending pressure strings in plus frames, neutral low poke, contesting after an opponent has pushed themselves out during pressure, cooking your dinner, doing your taxes.

Because 2D is Jack-O’s DP, 3H serves as her sweep.

Advances very far forward while low profiling throughout the entire duration. Despite how active it is, whiffing this is unfavorable so using it when you’re relatively sure it will connect is advised. If spaced correctly, 3H becomes varying amounts of plus depending on how far away from the opponent you are when the active frames end. This is an important part of pressuring with Jack-O' so learning the spacing when you're plus on it is crucial.

House sets and organ commands must be linked from a 3H knockdown as it has no gatlings or cancels.
If instant blocked Jack-O' loses any plus frames she may have had from spacing it.

2

10

7

Knocks down opponent on ground hit

Hunger of Dopros

4D (Air OK)

The only time her familiar has ever been named in-game

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
4D	10, 40	All	11 [13]	9	26 [31]	-11 [-16]	11-15, 20-35 [16-20, 25-41] Feet 16-19 [21-24] Lower Body
j.4D	10, 40	All	10 [12]	6	Until Landing + 8

Primary uses: as an alternative ender to ground strings, continuing combos through juggles if minions are nearby, ender for most air combos, cheeky call out or risky anti-air due to large disjointed hitbox.

Very important move for Jack-O’ as it facilitates hard knockdown off nearly any confirm. Despite seeming like a throw, on block 4D behaves like a normal strike. Very disadvantageous on block and whiff so try not to autopilot into it in pressure or use it as a call out too often.

4D is also an essential part of Jack-O’s gravity combo.

Uses 10-15% meter if available.
With meter you can spit the opponent in any direction by inputting and holding the desired direction after the first hit. You can also choose when to spit the opponent by pressing D again which makes it easier to time comboing off it with minions. If D is not pressed again the opponent will be spit out after a short pause.
Without meter Dopros will automatically spit the opponent forward.

Version

4D

4,0

20

6,8

j.4D

4,0

20

6,8

4D:

[ ] values are when done without Tension
Hold direction to throw opponent in that direction
Press D to throw opponent sooner (58-93F)
Untechable for 46F
Jack-O' has 33F recovery after throwing opponent
Frame advantage listed is against crouching Sol

j.4D:

[ ] values are when done without Tension
Hold direction to throw opponent in that direction
Press D to throw opponent sooner (58-93F)
Untechable for 46F
Jack-O' has 33F recovery after throwing opponent

Elysion Driver

6D (Air OK)

On hit
On whiff

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
6D	90	Ground Throw: 157500 [90000]	17 [22]	4	43 [48]	+66	1-16 [1-21] Throw 3-20 [5-25] Lower Body 21-51 [26-57] Feet
j.6D	0,90,0	Air Throw: 157500 [110000]	10 [15]	4	Total:Until Landing + 9		1-9 [1-14] Throw

Primary uses: as a mix up, catching back dashes, tech traps, punishing sloppy attempts at advancement, situational low crushes.

Jack-O’s command throw. An important part of her kit when used in conjunction with her fast plus buttons like c.S and 2K to create scary strike throw situations. Low crushes very early in the animation and does good damage but comes with lengthy whiff recovery. Because of the prolonged nature of minion swarm pressure, going for this while minions surrounded the opponent is ill advised due to how throw protection out of blockstun works. Can be OTG'd into a combo in the corner or with minions around.

Uses 10-15% meter if available.
Really great left/right tracking.

Version

6D

Initial: 50%

0

6,8×2

j.6D

Initial: 50%

0

6,8×2

6D:

[ ] values are when done without Tension
Jack-O' is considered airborne during the move
1-17F travels towards opponent
Stun value: 45

j.6D:

[ ] values are when done without Tension
Jack-O' is considered airborne during the move
1-17F travels towards opponent
Stun value: 45

2P

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
12	Mid	5	4	6	±0

Primary uses: an abare with good range, very tight frame traps, low to the ground neutral poke.

For a 2P, Jack-O’s is relatively large and nearly as good as other crouching jabs of its speed. If you want to use it while near a house without picking the house up input 1P or 3P.

Chains into itself up to 5 times.
Special cancelable.

Gatlings options: 5P, 2P, 6P, 5K, 2K, c.S, f.S, 2S, 5H, 6H, 5D, 2D, 4D, 6D

0

3

8

2K

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
14	Low	6	3	6	+3	6-14 Low Profile

Primary uses: for stagger and frame trap pressure, fast and all purpose low check, meaty low, when you just feel like being +3.

Your go-to low. Due to its range it can be more reliable as a plus button for stagger pressure than c.S but the two are best used in conjunction. Shrinks her hurtbox when active frames begin so can be used as a low profile when 3H would be too committal. Not very active so timing it to be meaty is tricky but effective.

Special cancelable.

Gatlings options: 5P, 5K, c.S, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D, 4D, 6D

1

6

7

2S

You fool! Down backing was always an option

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
28	Mid	8	7	22	-15	1-14F Upper Body

Primary uses: a cross up proof anti-air with big reward.

Because it shrinks her hurtbox and has great reward on normal and CH hit, this button makes interrupting any kind of IAD rebuy attempt by the opponent very easy and facilitates her game plan by allowing her to block for a very long time while houses level up and minions multiply without fear of getting hit by an overhead. Lots of recovery on whiff so use other options as a preemptive anti-air.

Jump and special cancelable.
Pops up on grounded CH.
Untech until ground on airborne and grounded CH.

Gatlings option: 5H, 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D, 4D, 6D

2

10

7

2H

Often referred to as "The Spin Cycle"

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
8xN,26	Mid	13	3(3)3(3)3(3)3(9)3	18	-2

Primary uses: to frame trap into, party starter on CH, switching up the amount you mash it to throw off opponent’s reversal attempts.

Not as multi-purpose as some of her other buttons but has its place. Switching up the timing of how long you mash it on block is useful to throw off opponent’s trying to take their turn back after it and the knockdown from the unmashed version is one of her best because it gives you time for a house set or organ command and a safe jump.

2H generally sees most of its use in her gravity combo.

Hits a total of 4 times.
Mash H for up to 7 more hits.
Pops up for a juggle on CH.
Special cancel window right before the final hit.

Gatlings options: 5D, 2D, 4D, 6D

4

6

1

Mash H for more hits, max 13
Active frames for max hits is [3(3)]*11,3(9)3

Zest

2D

"That's it! I'm playing Persona 4 Arena"

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
30, 25	Mid	9 [14]	3(6)9	Total: 26+15	-45	1-17 [1-22] Strike 18 [23] onwards Airborne

Primary uses: it's an invincible, one-button uppercut. What more do you want?

A unique invincible reversal with pros and cons that traditional DPs don’t possess. While it’s technically meterless, it will use meter if available and the unmetered version is much slower. Both versions have limited horizontal range and can be thrown during their startup. Neither version will knock down on normal hit, which means Jack-O doesn't get a lot of breathing room even if Zest connects.

Thanks to the single input, Jack-O can easily buffer Zest during blockstun or when waking up.

Uses 10-15% meter if available.

Initial: 80%

2

10

7

[ ] values are when done without Tension
2nd hit startup 18F [23F], untechable for 36F

j.P

Harassment air normal

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
8	High / Air	6	4	6

Primary uses: air combo filler, emergency air-to-air that can be converted into knockdown, jump-ins, converting off minion juggles, staying burst safe during air combos.

Mostly used to waste time while harassing an opponent in the air. The ability to chain into itself many times means using it as filler in air strings helps her keep the opponent occupied while building her advantage and staying burst safe.

Gatlings options: j.P, j.K, j.S, j.H, j.D, j.2D, j.4D, j.6D

0

3

8

j.K

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
16	High / Air	5	6	12

Primary uses: horizontal air to air, combo filler.

A good air-to-air option due to having a slight disjoint around her foot and strong horizontal range. Reverse beats into j.P to help pick ups off minion juggles at awkward angles while still taking advantage of j.P’s time wasting potential.

Jump cancelable.

Gatling options: j.P, j.S, j.H, j.D, j.2D, j.4D, j.6D

1

6

7

j.S

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
28	High / Air	9	5	21

Primary uses: jump-ins, combo filler.

Because of its cross-up hitbox j.S is a good jump-in that covers a nice amount of space. Reverse beats into j.P to help pick ups off minion juggles at awkward distances while still taking advantage of j.P’s time wasting potential.

Jump cancelable.

Gatling options: j.P, j.H, j.D, j.2D, j.4D, j.6D

2

10

7

j.H

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
26×2	High / Air	11	3,3	32

Primary uses: as your go-to safe jump button, double hitting jump-in, combo filler.

j.H's multiple hits mean it will usually be plus if you jump in with it, and the generous cross-up hitbox helps too. j.H is Jack-O's highest damage air normal if both hits connect (and only 2 points less than j.S) so it's also good combo filler where possible - commonly after 5D8.

Because an opponent will need to get past Jack-O's legs to throw her, j.H can also work as a hard-to-throw air-to-air, but her other good air normals are generally better for meeting an airborne opponent.

Vacuums on second hit.

Gatling options: j.D, j.2D, j.4D, j.6D

2

10

7

2nd hit has startup 14F

Remove the Chain of Chiron

j.D

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
j.D	24×3	All	21	12 After Landing	Total: 32+10 After Landing
j.D No Tension	24	All	21	12 After Landing	Total: 51+10 After Landing	-8

Primary uses: air-stalling, hindering opponent’s movement in neutral, lock the opponent in blockstun during pressure.

The metered version will be the one that’s primarily used due to having more versatility. Puts opponent in a large amount of blockstun and can even be done directly after itself to lock the opponent into even more. Good for buying time for minions to catch up. In neutral, jumping and throwing this out puts up a wall that can be hard for some characters to navigate.

Using j.D as an air-stall to bait and punish an opponent's anti-air attempts can bail you out of a bad situation if you’ve already used all your air actions but she also maintains her air actions afterwards so if projectiles miss you can still make an escape. Alternating between j.D and j.2D is a good way to keep your descent tricky to read.

Uses 10-15% meter if available.
With meter shoots 3 fireballs at a steep angle below Jack-O’
Without meter shoots 1 fireball at a more sloped angle than the metered version.
Has no minimum height.

Version

j.D

2

7

j.D No Tension

2

7

j.D:

2nd hit has startup 30F, 3rd hit 39F

j.D No Tension:

Air Zest

j.2D

Like most dive kicks, it possess addictive properties

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
50	Mid	17 [20]	Until Landing	Total: Until Landing + 13 After	0

Primary uses: for baiting or punishing anti-air attempts, good combo starter.

Jack-O’s dive kick. Best used when alternated with the air-stall properties of j.D to throw off opponents trying to anti-air or air-to-air. When performed from the lowest possible height it’s neutral on block so if it gets blocked at best it's no longer your turn and at worst you’ll be punished for it. Nets big damage midscreen with meter and 6H loops in the corner without meter so it's a good thing to go for if you have a swarm of minions to cover you if it gets blocked.

Uses 10-15% meter if available.

2

10

7

[ ] values are when done without Tension
Ground bounces opponent on hit
Frame Advantage is computed from the lowest possible Air Zest

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
0, 60	Ground Throw 63000	1	1		+54

Standard throw that leaves the opponent at a distance to allow two set ups and no oki, one set up and a meaty, or a safe jump. Mix between tick throws with this and her command throw (6D) to keep the opponent guessing. Occasionally, while holding a house, IAD house toss into grounded throw can be a cheeky mix-up but it requires you to be spaced so the house lands behind the opponent, not in front of or on top of them.

Like everyone's throw it's a good defensive option.

Forced: 65%

-6,0/NA

Stun 30

Air Throw

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
0, 60	Air Throw 192500	1	1

In situations where 2S won't reach horizontally and 6P won't hit high enough vertically, jumping up and air throwing the opponent can be your best option to deal with an air approach up close. After an air throw there's enough time for a set-up and a meaty, two set-ups and no oki, or a safe jump.

Forced: 65%

-6,0/NA

Stun 30

Dead Angle Attack

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
25	All	13	6	20	-12	1-18 All

Uses her 6P animation. A significantly more expensive but occasionally more reliable reversal option over 2D. Compared to other DAA's, Jack-O's is pretty good. Not the fastest but a bit more active than most with faster than average recovery.

If minions are around it can sometimes lead to minion juggle pick ups.

Initial: 50%

2

10

7

Blitz Attack

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
Blitz Attack	50	Mid	(15-48)+13	3	20	-2	1~Button release: Blitz
Blitz Attack Max Charge	50	Mid	50+13	3	20	+5	1~50: Blitz

Horizontal blowback on hit, wall sticks in corner.
Crumples on ground Counter Hit, floats and wall sticks in corner on air hit.
Steals a small amount of Burst Gauge on hit.

Version

Blitz Attack

Initial: 55%

1

Blitz Attack Max Charge

4

Blitz:

Hitstop 30F
Slighty refills own Burst and slightly drains opponent's Burst on hit
Blows opponent away and wall sticks opponent on hit (untechable for 40F/ 80F on CH)
Crumples opponent on ground CH (79F)

[Blitz]:

Hitstop 30F
Slighty refills own Burst and slightly drains opponent's Burst on hit
Slightly blows opponent away on air hit (untechable for 50F/ 100F on CH)
Crumples opponent on ground hit

Special Moves

Ghost Set

22P/K/S

The Win Condition™

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
				Total: 24

Sets a house on the stage that will passively spawn minions and level up over time. There are three types of houses that spawn three different types of minions which all cover various parts of the screen and preform different actions. The type of minion that spawns from the house that is set is determined by what attack button is pressed when setting the house. While the end goal is to have three houses out and at level 3, different houses help more in various match ups so paying attention to which house you set first is important.

Houses have a health bar indicated above them that depletes as they are hit by physical strikes or projectiles and once the health bar is at 0 the house disappears all together. There is a brief cooldown between each time an opponent hits a house where the house cannot take additional damage to protect from opponents mashing jab and getting rid of houses very quickly.

First minion will materialize after 93F.
Only 2 of each type of minion can be on screen at a time.
Jack-O' passively gains meter while standing or acting near houses.

Ghost Pick Up

2P near a house

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
				Total: 18

Picks up a nearby house. You can then either throw the house, put it away or place it down once you've picked it up. Useful to special-cancel into during pressure so you can throw a house or retreat with a house ready to throw if the opponent chases. It's like playing a game of Wario's Woods!

Jack-O' passively gains meter while holding a house.
Following a brief period of time after picking up the house it will start to regenerate health.
Minions cannot spawn while the house is being held.

Ghost Place

Ghost Pick Up > 2P/K/S

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
				Total: 24

Places a currently held house in front of Jack-O'. Barely sees any use due to having a much longer animation than simply putting the house away and leaving her wide open without any cover like throwing it. Still, house placement on the stage is important and if the opponent is currently preoccupied with minions or destroying under leveled houses it can be useful to get a house in the perfect position.

Time until next minion is spawned is decreased after placing.

Ghost Put Away

Ghost Pick Up > 4P/K/S

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
				Total: 12

Absorbs a currently held house into "inventory" while restoring its health and maintaining its levels. A very important part of house management is to pick it up and recall if its health is low so when you place it again it will have the same level but full health. In dangerous situations where you're already holding a house, recalling it is usually the safest action to preform.

Can be done in the air.
If a house has been absorbed, its place in Jack-O's house HUD (located under her character portrait next to the life bar) will be greyed out.

Ghost health restored to max after putting away

Ghost Throw

Ghost Pick Up > 5P/K/S (Air OK)

Pictured: 50% of your neutral

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
Ghost Throw	35 40 45		12	32	Total: 32	+6
Air Ghost Throw	35		12	Until Landing	Total: 32

Launches a currently held house in an arc in front of Jack-O'. The house is considered a projectile so it can absorb one hit of any other projectile (including summons like Dizzy's fish and Zato's puppet, Eddie) but still takes damage from the projectile's hit. In neutral it's useful to cover your approach due to having a large moving hitbox in front of you and after special canceling into house pick up to continue pressure.

Nice to use in conjunction with IAD or while jumping to get a house in a good position behind the opponent. Can be YRC'd like other projectiles to cancel recovery. Throwing a house can be a reversal safe meaty depending on the reversal.

Damage a house throw hit does increases as its level does.
After throwing a house the next minion will take longer to spawn.
In the corner, the house will bounce off the wall.

Version

Ghost Throw

2

7

Air Ghost Throw

2

7

Ghost 5P/K/S:

Untechable for 19F
Frame Adv listed is when done right next to opponent

Ghost j.5P/K/S:

S version is untechable for 20F

Organ Deployment

22H

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		13		Total: 24

Jack-O' enters a stance. From this, she can input various commands to the houses/minions that are in play but cannot move or preform any other actions until leaving the stance. She will leave the stance after inputting a command or after a period of time without inputting anything.

Entirely counter hit state.
Inputting a command that is on cooldown will lock her into the animation for a short period of time and regenerate a small amount of the move's cooldown. Not nearly as useful as it sounds.

Can cancel into followups after 13F
If using a Skill that is in cooldown, Jack-O goes into 62F animation and recovers 10% of the Skill's cooldown on 47F

Recover All

Organ Deployment > P

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
				12

Retrieves and restores all houses from play while maintaining their level. Mostly used if your houses are in poor positions for the current state or to recall damaged houses faster than individually picking up and absorbing them.

Only applies to the houses, minions on the stage already will remain there.
Can be activated after the Explode command, which will still make the minions detonate, but protect the houses and preserve their levels.
15 second cooldown.

Retrieves all Ghosts
Cooldown 900F

Clock Up

Organ Deployment > K

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
				12

Buffs the minions currently on the stage's attack and movement speed.

An important part of the late round game after you've successfully leveled up your houses. Having minions clocked up and swarming while the opponent is low on life can be a checkmate situation. Using it in neutral can be good to hinder opponent's movement but do keep in mind the cooldown.

About 18 seconds of cooldown.
If new houses are set the minions that spawn from them will not be buffed.

Reduces attack cooldown for Servants by ??F
Cooldown 1100F

Explode

Organ Deployment > S

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
See notes		192	19	12

After a 3 second countdown, all houses and minions explode, dealing damaging and resetting their levels back to 1. A rare command to intentionally input, but has it's uses. At the very end of the round it's good to force the opponent to make a decision, especially in match-ups where the opponent's character relies on taking risks to close the gap. Can also sometimes be used to extend combos.

Jack-O' can be damaged by the explosion except if Aegis Field is currently up.
Damage of the explosions vary by both whether the source of the explosion was a houses or servant as well as their level.
After activating the Organ > P command can be used to call back and protect all houses, leaving only the currently deployed servants to explode.
6 second cooldown.

Damage for Servants: Level 1: 30, Level 2: 45, Level 3: 60
Damage for Ghosts: Level 1: 50, Level 2: 65, Level 3: 80
Cooldown 600F

Aegis Field

Organ Deployment > H

It's not the reflector but it can still be useful

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
			360	12

An extremely strong defensive option for protecting houses and/or servants, or just laughing at your opponent's attempts to zone. Despite its primary use for anti-zoning, it's useful in match-ups where the opponent doesn't have any because any house or servant inside of it will not take damage over its duration (although your opponent can still knock servants back). Aegis Field the longest cooldown of any organ command so be intentional when you choose to use it because you won't have it back for a while.

Note that Aegis Field's projectile invulnerability is not restricted to traditional projectiles. Nullifies atypical things like Slayer's Helter Skelter, Elphelt's shotgun shot, almost all of Dizzy's summons, all of Eddie's attacks, all projectile supers, and even Jack-O's own servants in the mirror.

If Jack-O' is knocked down while Aegis is up it will not come back for a short period of time after she gets up meaning the opponent can still do projectile set-up okizeme most of the time.
Protects Jack-O' from her own houses/servants explosion.
Stays up for a total of 6 seconds.
21 second cooldown.

Creates a Shield around Jack-O' that nullifies all projectiles
Cooldown 1400F

Release

Organ Deployment > D

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
				12

Cancels the Organ Deployment animation.

Servants

Knight

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.
Knight Level 1	10	All	15[108]	6	Total: 45
Knight Level 2	15	All	15[108]	6	Total: 45
Knight Level 3	20	All	15[108]	6	Total: 45

Multipurpose ground control servant. Glides across the stage quickly towards the opponent and swings its sword when in range of the opponet or on a 2 second interval when already near (unless clock up is currently active.) Their attack lunging them forward gives them good range that can often hinder the opponents advancement. Additionally, Knight servant is the best for set play both on okizeme and in combos due to having the fastest attack start up and fastest movement speed so they'll almost always be nearby for pressure and extensions. At higher levels their attacks move them further forward and do more damage but their utility stays mostly the same no matter the house level they spawned from.

A flexible and reliable homie that will (almost) always be there when you need them.

Version

Knight Level 1

0

2

6

Knight Level 2

1

2

6

Knight Level 3

2

6

P Servant Level 1:

[] Startup when spawning from Ghost, includes time to place the ghost (24 Total)

P Servant Level 2:

[] Startup when spawning from Ghost, includes time to place the ghost (24 Total)

P Servant Level 3:

[] Startup when spawning from Ghost, includes time to place the ghost (24 Total)

Lancer

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.
Lancer Level 1	10	All	12[105]	3
Lancer Level 2	10×2	All	12[105]	3(3)3
Lancer Level 3	10×4	All	12[105]	3(3)3(3)3(3)6

Ground control servant that gets scarier the higher its level. Lancers walk along the floor slowly towards the opponent and stab their weapon when they get close or on a 2 second timer when already nerby (unless clock up is currently active.) At level 1 Lancers are pretty hard to work with due to their slow movement speed, sluggish attack start up and minimal range. Where these servants really shine is once the houses they spawn from are leveled up where they then stab multiple times and have increased range. Level 3 Lancers have a whopping 7 hits that crank massive risc and are nothing short of a blockstun nightmare, leaving Jack-O' free to hit the opponent with one of her 2 standing overheads or, if there's multiples attacking at once, issue an organ command.

A slow going homie who pays in dividends when you give him time to do his thing.

Version

Lancer Level 1

0

2

6

Lancer Level 2

0

2

4

Lancer Level 3

0

2

3

K Servant Level 1:

[] Startup when spawning from Ghost, includes time to place the ghost (24 Total)

K Servant Level 2:

[] Startup when spawning from Ghost, includes time to place the ghost (24 Total)

K Servant Level 3:

[] Startup when spawning from Ghost, includes time to place the ghost (24 Total)

Magician

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.
Magician Level 1	10	All	15[108]
Magician Level 2	10	All	15[108]
Magician Level 3	10	All	15[108]

Air control servants. Magicians fly through the air extremely quickly towards the opponent and shoot a projectile as soon as the opponent goes airborne or gets near them in the air once in range. Unlike Knights and Lancers these servants do not attack on a timer and instead only attack when the opponent is in the air near them. Generally the most meddlesome of the servants as they're a bit too good at their jobs and can ruin certain damaging confirms with their tracking projectiles. The projectile gets bigger and travels faster the higher the level of house they spawned from. Alone Magicians are easily avoidable and non threatening to the opponent but combined with their brethren they can make the stage extremely hard to navigate around. Additionally, their utility does vary by match up. Characters who spend a lot of time in the air like Millia, I-no and Bedman can have a hard time dealing with them.

A clutch homie who protects the skies.

Projectile causes HKD on CH.

Version

Magician Level 1

0

2

6

Magician Level 2

1

2

6

Magician Level 3

2

6

S Servant Level 1:

[] Startup when spawning from Ghost, includes time to place the ghost (24 Total)
Untechable for 20F
Does not attack until opponent becomes airborne

S Servant Level 2:

[] Startup when spawning from Ghost, includes time to place the ghost (24 Total)
Untechable for 22F
Does not attack until opponent becomes airborne

S Servant Level 3:

[] Startup when spawning from Ghost, includes time to place the ghost (24 Total)
Untechable for 24F
Does not attack until opponent becomes airborne

Overdrives

Calvados

214S (Air OK) or 214D (Air OK)

Set and...
SPIKE!

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
214S	40, 25×3 [50, 31×3]	All	7+5	10, 5, 5, 35	Until Landing + 12 After	+9	[1~7F Full] 3~End Feet 7F Strike
j.214S	40, 25×3 [50, 31×3]	All	7+5	Until it hits the ground,5,5,35	Until Landing + 12 After Landing		[1~7F Full] 7~End Strike

Calvados is an excellent combo extender off of many of Jack-O's super cancelable buttons. Spikes up on hit to be followed up with an air combo ending in knockdown with 4D. Because of its generous plus frames, it's also used during pressure in swarm situations where the meter spent is made up for by the meter gained standing near houses. After throwing it out anywhere, on block you have enough time for a set up or an organ command.

Like most Burst-enhanced supers, the Burst-enhanced version is 1f invulnerable and can be used as a reversal. More pricey than your other options since it'll cost both 50 meter and a Burst, but Calvados has a lot of blockstun/hitstun and can be safe-ish on block while converting into a full combo on hit. If the Burst version is YRC'd before the super flash, Jack-O' keeps the momentum and invulnerability but doesn't consume burst and only costs 25 meter. Useful technique for getting out of scary oki set-ups.

Version

214S

0

2

8

j.214S

0

2

8

214S:

[ ] Values are for the Burst version
Minimum damage: 20% [50%]

j.214S:

[ ] Values are for the Burst version
Minimum damage: 20% [50%]

Forever Elysion Driver

360P (Air OK)

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
360P	0, 150, 0×2	Ground Throw	5+2	3	42	+70	1-6 Full
j.360P	0, 150, 0×2	Air Throw	5+2	3	Until Landing + 9 After	+70	1-6 Full

Command Grab super. It isn't useful as a mix-up due to be 2f after flash so the opponent can jump out on reaction. However, it is invincible making it a true reversal. Compared to 2D, it costs a lot more meter, but the jump forward gives it more horizontal range, though it'll lose to airborne opponents since it's a grab.

Does a surprising amount of damage, even scaled and can be comboed into on the ground or in the air making it useful for finishing off the opponent which Jack-O' often has a hard time doing.

Version

360P

Initial 50%

0

6, 8×2

j.360P

Initial 50%

6, 8×2

360P:

21F window until opponent lands
Stun value: 75
Minimum damage: 20%

j.360P:

21F window until opponent lands
Stun value: 75
Minimum damage: 20%

Instant Kill

I Want Out

During IK Mode: 236236H

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
DESTROY	Mid / Air	9+8 [5+8]	2	34	-19	9-18 Full [5-14 Full]

Filling your opponent's face with servants can bring ways to combo it semi-easily. Otherwise most of her combos aren't appropriate to end in IK.

3

14

6

[ ] Indicates when match point for you, opponent in Hell Fire state, and you have 50% Tension
IK Mode Activation: 84F [5F+5F]

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