GBVS/Metera



Health
Prejump
Backdash

Overview

Metera is a keepout zoner character who wants to chip away at the opponent with her arrows, using tools like Aetherial Seal explosions to keep opponent locked down and setup her combos, while abusing evasive nature of her low/air Starry Sky and unique Zephyr air-hop to avoid getting hit. She struggles at close range due to mediocre frame data on her normals, often requiring the player to heavily commit or burn meter for reversals in order to get out of opponent's pressure.

"There's nothing I can't do!"

Lore:

An Erune woman blessed with myriad talents, chief among them the abilities to wield a magic bow and to sustain flight completely unaided. She once acted as a guardian for her home village, watching over an altar where a sinister force was enshrined. But she grew tired of the mundane regimen and abandoned her post. Now she wanders wherever the wind takes her. Her arrows are a reflection of this freedom—unhindered by any obstacle and sure to find their target. Once she sets her eyes on a mark, there’s nowhere to hide.

Metera Metera is a ranged zoning character who wears down the opponent with projectiles.

Pros

Cons

Myriads of projectiles from both ground and air to frustrate opponents with.
Aetherial Seal hitstun helps set up many of her high damage combo routes.
Can double-jump using Zephyr hop.
Zephyr hop is amazing tool for pressure and escaping.
Starry Sky (low), Starry Sky (air) low-profile and Zephyr hop make sure that opponents can't easily touch her.

Mediocre normals.
No reversal besides her super, making it very difficult for her to escape corner pressure.
Unreliable anti-air options in 1H/2H being air-blockable, The Great Fall being very slow and Dense Caress only being available with full meter.
Is really annoying to listen to in Japanese.
Excessively horny

Normal Moves

c.L

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

c.M

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

c.H

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

Auto Combo

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
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f.L

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

f.M

Now you know what those weird heels are for.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
Possibly her farthest non-projectile poke, and rather slow for the purpose. Can be decent as an anti-air where her other options wouldn't hit, besides it being a grounded normal making it air-unblockable.

f.H

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
Your go-to ranged poke. It's a projectile but does not go fullscreen. Activates Aetherial Seal.

2L

Them killer legs.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

2M

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

2H

Stop jump-ins with this.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
Major anti-air move. Is a projectile and can therefore be blocked in the air, also the trajectory is very specific, making it hard to use. Using 2H makes the arrow fly in a 45° angle, while using 1H makes it fly at a much steeper angle, which is useful against people jumping very close to Metera and trying to get a crossup.

2U

Bowcar - your corner taxi service

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
Mid-range transport move that sides Metera forward, shoving your opponent on hit in the process. One of your corner carry tools.

j.L

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

j.M

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

j.H

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

Unique Action

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Zephyr
5U

File:GBVS Metera Zephyr.png

Can't touch dis.

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
Ground
Air
Performs a small hop. Hold ← when pressing the button to hop backwards instead. This skill can be used midair to change Metera's jump trajectory (à la double jump) Use it to get out of corner or to cross-up opponents, but be aware that it can get predictable.

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

Air Throw

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

Overhead Attack

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln

Special Moves

Starry Sky (High)

Starry Sky (High)
236X (Air OK)

File:GBVS Metera StarrySkyHigh.png

Shades of Sagat

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
L
M
H
Travels higher than a standard projectile, so it won't hit crouching foes at a distance. L fires a slower shot, M fires a faster shot. When used midair, Metera fires at a downward angle. L fires at a steep downward shot, M fires a more horizontal shot. Good for counter-poke or disrespecting ground fireball wars of puny mortals. All versions activates Aetherial Seal.

Starry Sky (Low)

Starry Sky (Low)
214X

File:GBVS Metera StarrySkyLow.png

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
L
M
H
Travels lower than a standard projectile, so it'll hit crouching foes but can be easily jumped over. L fires a slower shot, M fires a faster shot. Activates Aetherial Seal, however usually goes under L and M versions.

The Great Fall

The Great Fall
623X

File:GBVS Metera TheGreatFall.png

Cloudy with a chance of ARROWS.

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
L
M
H
Fires an arrow toward the sky that bursts into a shower of arrows. L fires close to Metera, M and H fires further horizontally（H version stops at corners with quicker startup and recovery）. The initial arrow can activate Aetherial Seal, and cannot be blocked by foes midair. If Metera gets hit after firing the initial arrow, the shower stops immediately.

Aetherial Seal

Aetherial Seal
22X

File:GBVS Metera AetherialSeal.png

The butterfly of doom

File:GBVS Metera AetherialSealExplosion.png

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
L
M
H
Your setplay tool. Blow a kiss and send out butterfly that flutters across the stage (but does not go out of stage limit until decay) It does nothing by itself, but can be triggered to explode vertically by hitting it with any of Metera's arrow moves. Mostly used to extend combos especially in corner for many of Metera's high damage routes. Can also be used to deny approach, but only from a distance due to slow travel speed of the butterfly. Space it properly or knock your opponent down first before using it. Moves that trigger explosion: f.H, 2H, Universal Overhead, Starry Sky (High and Low), and The Great Fall (Initial Arrow).

Skybound Art

Dense Caress

Dense Caress
236236H or 236S

File:GBVS Metera DenseCaress2.png

FLASH KICK! Your lifeline.

File:GBVS Metera DenseCaress.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
Performs a powerful jumping somersault kick. If being close to your opponent enough when the first strike connects, Metera will perform an enhanced version for increased damage. Try using it as a way out when stuck in a high pressure situation as it is invincible on startup. Also her best anti-air since the trajectory hits jump-ins very well.

Super Skybound Art

Rapid Pulverize

Rapid Pulverize
236236U or 236S+U

File:GBVS Metera RapidPulverize2.png

File:GBVS Metera RapidPulverize.png

The move where she steps on you.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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 a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she 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.	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.	On Hit	Invuln
Launches a barrage of arrows. If this skill connects at close range, Metera will perform an enhanced version for increased damage. Since it covers a long range, it can be used as a combo finisher or a counter from afar.