DNFD/Hitman

Overview

Hitman is an aggressive rushdown and pressure character that also has tools to let him play an effective neutral game thanks to moves such as 2B, 5S, 6S, and more, as well as a devastating punish game thanks to his 2S > 5MS loops that have a multitude of starters.

Hitman Hitman is an aggressive character that fights with a sword and uzi.

Pros

Cons

Comeback King: Hitman's Awakening is one of the best in the game, gaining the versatile move Shattering Strike. This lets him extend combos, enforce his turn, and even turn his reversal into a safe on block combo starter.
Big Punishes: Hitman's 2S > 5MS loops let him get big damage from anywhere in the screen. This is exemplified when he is able to start the combo with a raw 2S, or if possible a counter hit 5MS against a grounded opponent. Note that OB2 Hitman 6S is punishable on hit and wont catch aware or just mashing opponents, may change in full release.
Great RPS Vortex: After a hard knockdown or ending a combo with 6S due to how close it leaves him, Hitman has a great High/Low/Throw mix with the High and Low options leading into another hard knockdown.
On Block Bully: 236MS being plus on block lets Hitman enforce his turn, with 6S letting him get closer before using 236MS. A lot of his moves are also naturally safe on block.

Weak to Zoning: While Hitman doesn't mind a bit of space from his opponent he lacks any options at fullscreen. Any character that can zone effectively will force him to patiently get in using run blocks, dodges, and jumps until he is in range to contest with moves like 2B and 6S.
Move Specific Issues: For as good as a lot of Hitman's moves can be, some common options have noticeable faults. 2B can be hopped over due to its thin, low to the ground hitbox. 5S can be poked and by some characters slid under. 6S, while fast, can easily be stuffed out and its very long recovery can be comfortably whiff punished.

Shattering Strike: After using various MP moves pressing MS will perform the attack

Hitman

Health:	1020
Guard Gauge:	1000
MP Regen Rate:	12
Prejump:
Backdash:	1-16 lower body invuln

Normal Moves

5A

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
55	Mid	8	2	22	-6	none

A quick short ranged slash in front of the Hitman
Has surprisingly solid vertical reach, making this a solid anti-air

5AA

DNFD Hitman 5AA Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
25×4	Mid	10	2(8)	22	-5	none

Sprays gunfire in a similar arc as the slash from 5A, but with less range. Will whiff after a max range 5A

5B

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
80	Mid	11	3	21	-2	none

A medium range downward slash

2A

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
30×3	Low	7	1,1,4	19	-9	none

Sprays gunfire at the opponent's feet. A surprisingly long ranged low.
Good for tick throw attempts

2B

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
80	Low	13	3	28	-12	1~8 Above waist 9~12 Upper body

Extremely long range low poke/sweep with high recovery.
At max range a follow up 5S and 6S will whiff, severely limiting this moves combo potential

j.A

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
20×3	High	6	2,1(1)3	Until landing+2	Varies	none

Fires the gun directly forward in front of Hitman.

j.B

DNFD Hitman jB Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
30×2	High	10	3,2	Until landing+3	Varies	none

Fires the gun directly below Hitman.
Can be used as an instant overhead

Universal Mechanics

Throw

DNFD Hitman AB Hitbox.png

No results

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln

Placeholder

Dodge

DNFD Hitman 6G Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
-	-	0	30	1	-	1~20 Hit, Projectile 21~30 Projectile

Hitman Twirls forward. Standard universal dodge.

Guard Cancel

DNFD Hitman 6BS.png

DNFD Hitman 6BS Hitbox.png

No results

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln

Uses the same animation as the second hit of Hitman's 2S, so this has quite a lot of range.

Special Moves

Surprise Cut

5S

DNFD Hitman 5S Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
30×3, 50, 20×4	All	15	1(5)3(5)2(12)3,2,3,2		-9	none

Multi-hitting forward stabs. Fires the gun at the edge of the move's range at the end of the animation.
Can be cancelled into other Specials or MP moves at any time during the multi-hits.

Dead Lift

2S

First Hit
Second Hit

DNFD Hitman 2S Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
60, 90	All	12, 22	3(7)5		-15	none

Two-hit move. Performs a downward cut followed by a rising slash which launches the opponent.
Can be cancelled into other Specials or MP moves before the rising slash becomes active, allowing for a grounded combo instead of launching.

Agile Maneuver

6S

DNFD Hitman 6S Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
70, 30×3	All	18	2(3)4,2,4		-8	none

Forward moving slash. Can be used as a gap gloser for long range hit confirms and whiff punishing
Fires the gun at the tip of the sword slash at the end of the animation
Can be cancelled into MP moves during the sword slash to avoid the gunfire activating.
Unlike Hitman's other Specials, cannot be canceled into another special move.
Long animation makes this move extremely punishable on whiff

Mighty Strike

4S

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
85	All	22	2		-10	none

A short range slam of the sword in a downward arc.
Causes a short ground bounce on hit, forcing a hard knockdown when used in combos.
Can hit OTG and will still cause the opponent to bounce, allowing you to extend combos after a HKD.

Dead Six

j.S

First Hit
Second Hit

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
90, 20×5	High, All	18	4(12)6	Until landing+5	Varies	none

Slashes a tall arc in front of the Hitman, followed by a slightly taller spray of gunfire.
Slightly halts air momentum on use
Can cancel into Helix Dive in between the hits

MP Special Moves

Final Strike

5MS

DNFD Hitman 5MS Hitbox.png

No results

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln

Performs an enormous slash that covers a large portion of the screen
Crumples the opponent on Counter Hit
Costs 50 MP

Bill Drill

2MS or 623MS

DNFD Hitman 623MS.png

DNFD Hitman 623MS Hitbox.png

No results

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln

Invincible Reversal. Very unsafe on block
Has a fairly wide horizontal range but not much vertical reach
Costs 70 MP

Caracole

6MS or 236MS

DNFD Hitman 236MS Hitbox.png
DNFD Hitman 236MS 2 Hitbox.png

No results

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln

An upward slash followed by throwing a spinning sword forward, firing a gun towards it.
Fairly plus on block and can spacing trap immediately with 2B
The spinning sword is considered a projectile and remains active if Concentration Cancelled

Sweep

4MS or 214MS

DNFD Hitman 214MS.png

DNFD Hitman 214MS Hitbox.png

No results

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln

Slashes and shoots all around the Hitman
As long as the opponent isn't very high the full move will connect even after a very long combo.

Helix Dive

j.MS

DNFD Hitman jMS.png

DNFD Hitman jMS Hitbox.png

No results

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln

Spins around several times in the air while shooting and slashing, followed by a falling sword slam.
Sword slam causes a short ground bounce on hit into a HKD, allowing for a OTG 4S or a combo in the corner.
Can combo into 6S midscreen if hit air-to-air

Awakening Moves

Dusk Wings

In Awakened State: AS

DNFD Hitman 5AS.png

DNFD Hitman 5AS Hitbox.png

No results

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln

Performs an enormous forward stab that connects from nearly fullscreen
Extremely unsafe on block at close and mid range.

Shattering Strike

In Awakened State: After or During MS moves, 5MS

DNFD Hitman MS5MS.png

DNFD Hitman MS5MS Hitbox.png

No results

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln

Only available while the Hitman is Awakened
Can cancel during multi-hit portions or at the end of any MS moves by inputting 5MS
Massive attack that covers the majority of the screen
Crumples the opponent on a grounded hit and grants HKD on an air hit, allowing this to start combos, extend combos, or just be an easy confirm into Dusk Wings
Costs 10 MP