DBFZ/Frieza

Overview

Combos

Strategy

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Overview

Disclaimer This section is still being written. It may be wildly inaccurate or missing significant data. Please feel free to make edits, but include edit summaries and sources where applicable.

Normal Moves

5L

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  "Gravity Squeeze!"

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.
5L
5LL
5LLL

• Standard 5L.

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• Standard 5LL.

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• 5LLL tracks fullscreen.
• At very close range, the explosion sends them outward. Otherwise, it sends them inward.
• Counts as a Ki Blast.

Often useful after a vanish extension.

5M

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Deceptively good range.

Hops over a few lows, and is very useful in both combos and blockstrings.

5H

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  "Filthy monkey, meet General Mountain!"

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Smash on the first hit, wall bounces.
• The rocks themselves keep grounded opponent standing, can't be Super Dashed through, and disappear on Vanish.

Good for controlling ground space.

Despite the rocks being nullified by Broly's Powered Shell, the initial smash hit will break through it.

5S

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Hold or mash S to shoot all 6 Ki blasts.
• Sixth hit launches and wall bounces.

Can be followed up with 236M > Vanish. More useful than some other Ki Blasts due to how it pierces opponents, potentially stopping assist calls. Other than that, it's pretty average and loses to Z Broly.

2L

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Low-hitting 2L. Not the best range, but quite useful as a low nonetheless.

2M

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• DBFZ Frieza 2M-2.png

  "I Whip My Tail Back And Forth!"

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Frieza's main low normal.
• Being -2 on block makes it extremely useful for stagger pressure.

2H

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Leaves a blind spot over Frieza's head
• Counts as a projectile, so certain moves can beat it (Janemba 22S, Z Broly 214S)
• Can't be super dashed through.
• It can also be destroyed by other projectiles, including assists.

The worst 2H in the game. It might not have the stubby hitbox of Krillin or Kid Buu's, but there's simply too many ways around it. If your opponent has a beam or any projectile assist at all, they can call it alongside a superdash and you'll be unable to anti-air them.

2S

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  THOT VAPORIZER!

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• 1S shoots almost horizontally, 2S shoots at a 30 degree angle, 3S shoots at a 60 degree angle.

Good range and covers some useful anti-air angles, but it can unfortunately be super dashed through so it's not great at that job.

Mostly a combo filler.

6M

• DBFZ Frieza 6M.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Universal overhead.

j.L

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  Comrade Frieza doing the DL

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

Special Moves

Death Slash

236L/M/H

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  "SCREW THIS AREA IN PARTICULAR"

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.
L
M
H

• 236L explodes the ground in front of Frieza.

Frieza's main way of safely ending blockstrings.

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• 236M explodes the ground on the other half of the screen. Doesn't reach fullscreen.

Can be used after a long-range 5H or 5S to tack on some additional damage either by itself, or can be vanished for even more damage.

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• 236H creates 2 explosions that covers the entire screen.

A good way to catch people trying to do anything. Can be casted 2 times in a row to combo in itself.

You might not survive this time

236S (Air OK)

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  "Gotcha~!"

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.
Ground
Air

• Smash at point blank, the opponent will be locked inside the ball before it starts traveling, explodes once it touches the wall.
• On Smash hit, becomes full invulnerable until after recovery.
• Cancelling the move will cause the ball to explode early.

Good as a combo ender before going into Supers.

Death Saucer

214S

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  "HEY, MONKEY! YOU FORGOT YOUR PIZZAS!"

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Throws 2 discs forward that comes back after traveling off screen.
• Discs merely launch going forward, but cause a sliding knockdown to the opponent on the way back.
• The return trip discs can friendly fire and hit Frieza and his assists. Friendly fire discs scale less and deal more damage to Frieza than they do to the opponent (700+560 to foe and 700+630 to Frieza).
• Can be crouched under, including L+S Ki Charge.
• Disappear if Frieza's hit or tagged out, but not if he blocks.

Frieza is always plus after using this in a blockstring, so it's a very strong blockstring ender. Use 5L afterwards to catch jumps/vanish ect.

Warp Smash

22S

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  "SURPRISE, B*TCH!"

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Teleports a set distance forward, auto corrects. Can pull the opponent out of the corner.
• Invulnerable from frames 4 to 19.
• Ground bounces on airborne opponent. Keeps grounded opponent standing.

Can be used as a reversal, but it's very inconsistent on actually punishing the opponent since it tends to miss. It also doesn't have frame 1 invulnerability.

Z Assists

Assist A

Death Slash

• DBFZ Frieza AssistDeathSlash.png

  KABOOM

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Hits slightly closer than the M version.
• The damage buff from Golden Frieza applies to this assist as well.
• Has a minimum distance, stunting it's use.

Extremely annoying assist. Forces the opponent to respect you in neutral because of how huge its hitbox is.

Assist B

You might not survive this time

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• The damage buff from Golden Frieza applies to this assist as well
• Large enough hitbox to catch vanishes.

A projectile assist that is quite fast and difficult to punish. It is good as an approach tool, working almost like Guile walking in behind a fireball for your point. It has a lot of hitstun at 51f, but has the lowest blockstun in the game for "normal" assists. The blockstun, or lack thereof, makes it nonexistent for blockstring pressure, but handy for tick throw set-ups. Your opponent might also just respect it because it looks like it has far more blockstun than it actually has.

Assist C

Psychokinesis

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  DOOM ROCKS

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Fast start up
• Good screen carry
• Same properties as 5H

Super Moves

Death Ball

236L+M or 236H+S (Air OK)

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  "I'll reduce you and this entire planet to dust!"

• DBFZ Frieza DeathBall-2.png

  ""DIEEEE!"

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.
Ground
Air

• Costs 1 Ki Gauge.
• L+M version throws towards the middle of the screen, H+S version throws towards the edge of the screen.
• Minimum damage: 4*N, 754.

A useful level 1 super that does additional damage if done from big heights. Because of how slowly the ball travels, some characters can DHC and then get an extension afterward, usually in the form of air DR or j.H.

If Frieza is hit with Death Saucer in the middle of this move, he can then combo into You must die by my hand! without suffering from super scaling, as he hasn't entered neutral stance.

Nova Strike

214L+M (Air OK)

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  "I'll shut you up for good!"

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  "EEEEYAAAAAAAAAA!!!"

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.
Ground
Air

• Costs 3 Ki Gauges.
• Minimum damage: 1680.
• Inconsistent frame advantage on hit, based on which one of the two hits the ground first.

High damaging level 3. Is only one hit, which means an opponent in Sparking won't get any regeneration done during the animation, making it an excellent combo ender.

Can also be used as a reversal, though it has a tendency to go straight over the opponent in this case so this is generally not recommended.

You must die by my hand!

Hold H+S while knocked down

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  HAHAHA YES, THE ULTIMATE WAKEUP TOOL

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  THEY'LL NEVER SEE IT COMING

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Costs 3 Ki Gauges.
• Minimum damage: 192*10.
• Only invulnerable during active frames.

Not a good wakeup option compares to the 2 other Lv3s he has. However, the insanely high minimum damage means it's the best combo ender, used after getting hit by his own Death Saucer.

Golden Frieza

214H+S

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  LET IT OUUUUUUUUUT

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

The Emperor comes to reclaim his throne. Just don't run out of time.

• Costs 3 Ki Gauges. Can only be done once per match. Inputting 214H+S again will deactivate Golden Frieza.
• During Golden Frieza, gains a 20% damage buff, a second air dash, access to full reverse beat, and increased movement speed.
• Lasts about 21 seconds when he's the point character, won't deactivate until he returns to neutral ground stance. The timer is paused when he's tagged out or when he's in Sparking.
• Raw startup is long, but autoguards and recovers instantly after the super flash. Startup during combos is fast, so you can go Golden Frieza mid-combo.
• Has ~1 second of Ki gain cooldown.

If you're low on time and there's another character coming after a kill, you can cancel Golden Frieza during the short intermission before the fade to black and remain safe.

Sorbet's Ray Gun

S when Golden Frieza ends

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  "Even after my perfect golden form has decayed you're still not safe."

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded.	SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The 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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invul.

• Costs 1 Ki Gauge.
• Minimum damage: 840.
• Has some invulnerability and hits opponent during timestop.
• Crumples grounded opponent, causes a sliding knockdown on airborne.

Does hit off sliding knockdowns but since the shot is small and goes quite high up, it requires strict timings.

By timing the shot as late as possible into Frieza's crumple animation, you can get enough frame advantage for extra followups like Supers or even just run up 5L. Comboing after this Super doesn't receive Super scaling.

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