DNFD/Troubleshooter

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Starter Guide

Combos

Frame Data

Matchups

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Overview

Overview

Troubleshooter...

 Troubleshooter  Troubleshooter is classified as a Standard type. He has many easy-to-use moves. He has various traps that set off delayed explosions. His 4S reduces his HP to increase his attack for a set duration.

Pros

Cons

• Jack of all Trades: Troubleshooter is a flexible character that has excellent options at all ranges, be it controlling midrange with disjointed attacks or punishing a whiff at nearly fullscreen with MP Skills
• Conversion on Demand: A trait shared only with Berserker, Troubleshooter can generate white health with 4S, giving him a damage buff and access to Concentration Cancel without needing to get hit.
• Strike/Throw Mix: Thanks to the delayed explosion trap set by 214M, Troubleshooter can force the opponent to guess on either a throw or an attack, which becomes considerably more scary in awakening.
• Handle Explosives: Troubleshooters awakening allows for combos off of 236M and grenade net throw setups, allowing for him to make a comeback easier than some characters.

• Master of None: Troubleshooter can struggle to beat other characters at their own game. He doesn't have any dedicated tools to get in on tough zoning, and his invincible reversal simply resets to neutral instead of granting him an advantage of some kind.
• Dodge Vulnerable: Due to his inability to cancel into 5AA on whiff, Troubleshooter has to commit to punishing dodges harder than other characters.

Awakening Effect: activates when entering Awakening mode at 30% HP or less.

Enhances various MP Skills to launch higher for better reward on hit, as well as increasing white damage on block:

• Get On Fire followupGuardAllStartupRecoveryAdvantage-19 wallbounces into a hard knockdown on hit which leads to big combos.
  
• OppressionGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23's grenade net explosion launches higher, allowing for easier combos, as well as combos after throw.
  
• Igniting Slash 3GuardAllStartup34Recovery21Advantage+1 launches higher, allowing for easier and varied combos/setups.
  
• Perfect BattingGuardAllStartup16RecoveryAdvantage-26 launches higher, giving it better advantage on hit and oki in the corner. Does not allow for combos unless they are juggled by the grenade net.
• All other MP Skills remain unchanged, including j.M, 236M, 5M, 5M~M, and the initial hit of 214M. White damage on block for all MP skills is still increased.

No moves add extra damage on hit or change frame data on block, despite the bigger explosions suggesting that they might.

Troubleshooter
Health:	1080
Guard Gauge:	1000
MP Regen Rate:	15
Prejump:
Backdash:

Normal Moves

5A

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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	All	9	2	20	-3	none

Troubleshooter swings his sword directly in front of him.

• An excellent poke for its speed, range & frame advantage.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
65%	-1

No results

5AA

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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
65	All	9	4	26	-7	none

Troubleshooter slams his sword into the ground.

• 5A must hit for Troubleshooter to chain into 5AA, unlike other characters who can chain on whiff.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%	-5

No results

5B

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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	All	12	6	20	-7	none

Trouble shooter uses his shotgun for a serviceable but exploitable poke.

• Vulnerable to low profile moves such as  Striker's 2BGuardLowStartup10Recovery26Advantage-11~-20
• Can work as a further out anti-air for opponents trying to land.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
75%	+5

No results

2A

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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
50	Low	7	3	22	-6	none

Troubleshooter shoots the ground in front of him.

• Can be used to detonate the grenade net placed by 4M/214MGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23 early

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
60%	-6

No results

2B

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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	Low	12	3	26	-8	none

Troubleshooter swings his sword at his opponents feet.

• Troubleshooters longest range low.
• Grants a hard knockdown on counterhit.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
75%	-27

No results

j.A

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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
50	High	8				none

Troubleshooter swings his sword directly in front of him.

• Mainly used for air-to-air situations

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%

No results

j.B

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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	High	12				none

Troubleshooter swings his sword under him in a wide arc.

• Primary jump-in. Can hit crossup Attacking your opponent after changing which horizontal side you are on, typically by jumping over them..

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
75%

No results

Universal Mechanics

Throw

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• DNFD Troubleshooter AB 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
150	Throw	5	2	22		none

Troubleshooter slashes at his opponents feet and detonates a mine under them.

• Notable as the grenade net set by 4M/214MGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23 Allows for combos in awakening.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
0%	HKD(+4)

No results

Guard Cancel

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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	All	23				none

Troubleshooter uses the animation of 2SGuardAllStartup18Recovery23Advantage-5 for his Guard Cancel.

• A generous hitbox that allows him to stop pressure from further out than most characters.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
0%	+5

No results

Skills

Sword Bomb

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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
50, 70	All	15			-5	none

Troubleshooter stabs forward with a sword laced in explosives.

• In blockstrings this move has enough pushback to allow for 6SGuardAllStartup15RecoveryAdvantage-11 to be plus.
• In combos this move launches for 4MGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23 extensions mid-screen or in the corner.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%×2

No results

Black Crescent

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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
100	All	18	5	23	-5	none

Troubleshooter swings his sword upwards in a massive arc.

• Can be used to contest jumps at roundstart.
• On hit it can be cancelled into 6SGuardAllStartup15RecoveryAdvantage-11 for a combo.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%	+43 (KD)	70	5	-

No results

G-Bomb

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Version	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
G-Bomb	80	All	15			-11	none
Aerial G-Bomb	80	All	15				none

Troubleshooter throws a grenade forward, which explodes after making contact with the opponent or the floor.

• Very minus up close but can be spaced to be plus, but leaves a gap that can be interrupted by a reversal To perform an attack as soon as possible after getting knocked down or leaving hitstun/blockstun..
• The air version can be used for Okizeme From Japanese "起き攻め". Attacking an opponent about to wake up after they were knocked down, usually with meaty attacks or mix-ups. setups after hard knockdowns as well as combo extensions.
• Can be used to detonate the grenade net placed by 4M/214MGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23 early.
• Grenade disappears when Troubleshooter gets hit.

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
6S	80%
j.S	80%

No results

Swashbuckler's Refreshment

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  Liver poisoning has never looked cooler.

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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
	All	45				none

Troubleshooter takes a drink, losing approximately 100 health as white health in order to gain a temporary 30% damage boost and 10 MP.

• Useful for gaining access to conversion in addition to the damage buff.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level

No results

Mana Skills

Igniting Slash

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  Pray they don't roll through this.

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Version	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	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
Igniting Slash 1	60	All	18	6	17	-2	none	30
Igniting Slash 2	60	All	17	6	25	-4	none	15
Igniting Slash 3	80	All	34	6	21	+1	none	10

Troubleshooter launches a series of slashes.

• Troubleshooters Rekka A series of special attacks that are only available after the first one is performed. series, with the first hit being a hard knockdown, allowing for combos.
• The final hit launches, allowing for follow-ups, as well as being slightly plus on block, but with a gap inbetween.

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
5M	90%	8
5M~M	90%	-5
5M~M~M	95%	-25

• Dash cancellable
• +19f on dash cancel on block

Perfect Batting

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  You shouldn't use this at roundstart. But you will.

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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	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
100, 50	All	16			-26	1~?? All	70

Troubleshooter's invincible Reversal To perform an attack as soon as possible after getting knocked down or leaving hitstun/blockstun.. Troubleshooter wildly swings an explosive-laced sword around him, knocking away aggressors. It has a large horizontal range that hits opponents as far as round start distance.

• While the first hit(s) can be jumped over, the last hit is a gigantic anti air similar to 2SGuardAllStartup18Recovery23Advantage-5.
• Strangely, it has a hitbox behind Troubleshooter as well, hitting opponents who try to cross over on Troubleshooter's wakeup or dodge through. However, this rear hit can be punished on hit.

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
623M	90%, 50%

• reversal

Get On Fire

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  Almost nowhere is safe

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  Nowhere is safe.

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• DNFD Troubleshooter 236MM Hitbox.png

Version	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	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
Get on Fire	60, 80	All	26			-17	none	45
Get on Fire (2nd)	110	All				-19	none	15

Get On Fire 236M

Troubleshooter fires two shots at the opponent.

• Hits just under full screen, allowing him to contest at ranges he normally can't.

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Get on Fire (2nd) 236M~M

Follow-up blast that hits full screen and grants a hard knockdown. An easy hitconfirm from 236M.

• In Awakening, the third hit wallbounces, which allows for combos from j.S or j.M.

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
236M	90%×2
236M~M	90%

No results

Oppression

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  Hit a button? or Throw?

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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	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
90, 100	All	18			-23	none	60

Troubleshooter leaps backwards into the air, firing a shot and throwing a grenade net on the floor.

• The grenade net automatically explodes after 60 frames but can be detonated early by hitting it with 2AGuardLowStartup7Recovery22Advantage-6, 6SGuardAllStartup15RecoveryAdvantage-11, j.SGuardAllStartup15RecoveryAdvantage-, or 4M/214MGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23 itself.
• Important for knockdowns as it forces the opponent to guess a strike/throw mix.
• Grenade net disappears when Troubleshooter gets hit

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
214M	90%×2

No results

Disastrous Quake

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  Gone but not forgotten...
  (RIP j.MS Loops, June 2022–July 2023)

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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	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
60, 80	High	28			+3	none	30

A descending sword slam that explodes, launching the opponent high into the air on hit, as well as being plus on block.

• When IAS Instant Air Special
  Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
  For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input.'d, acts as a fast overhead that also beats throw tech attempts due to being airborne. IAS Instant Air Special
  Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
  For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. Disastrous quake links into itself several times both in the corner and midscreen.
• Important for Troubleshooters combo game as it can launch opponents OTG The act of hitting the opponent when they are knocked down. Short for "off the ground" or "on the ground.".

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
90%×2

No results

Awakening Moves

Incredible

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  [HAVE A GOOD TIME]

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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
400	All	2+16			-32	none

Troubleshooter detonates a mine in front of himself, followed by an even bigger mine being revealed under the opponent.

• Sacrifices horizontal range for vertical. Harder to hit midscreen than it is in the corner.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level

No results

Colors

1	2	3 B-Type Color (DFO)	4 C-Type Color (DFO)
5 D-Type Color (DFO)	6	7	8

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