GGACR/Axl Low

Axl Low
Movement Options Double Jump, 1 Air Dash, Dash Type: Run Colors Default P Default K Default S Default H Default D EX P EX K EX S EX H EX D Slash P Slash K Slash S Slash H Slash D1 Reload P Reload K Reload S GGACR Axl reload h.png Reload H Reload D1 Gold2 Shadow2 To select your color, press the corresponding button while in the designated "color set". Color sets can be toggled through by hitting the Respect button. Only selectable on the Arcade and PC-Rollback versions of the game. Available on home ports, and are selected by pressing the Rec. Enemy button on the Slash or Reload color sets, respectively. Gold characters are powered up versions, Shadow characters have infinite tension. Both are banned from tournament play.

Overview

Axl is a dork, and you'll love him all the more for it. Based off of Guns and Roses' own Axl Rose, Axl is a British Goofball who has easily the highest range in the game.

Jumping against Axl is suicide, since he can cover most of the entire screen with normals that cover a huge amount of the stage. He has an unblockable attack, two crossup attacks, two counters, a frame-one autoguard move, and surprising damage potential for a character who's built for range when he's near the corner. Rensengeki is a good projectile that works for pressure and combos, eating through other projectiles and has two followups, one for catching jump attempts and the other for tacking on damage and knockdown. He can bait reversal options with his counters and some of his long ranged normals (3P in particular). However, when opponents are in Axl's face, there's very little he can do about it. His super is easy to bait, his Dead Angle is slow and has a bad hitbox, and Hachisubako (autoguard DP-esque move) is weak to lows and unsafe on block. If you like keeping the pressure on from a bit far away, Axl might just be the character for you.

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Unique Mechanics

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Axl can hold down the attack button on his long range normals to perform a single hit version of the corresponding attack.

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Normal Moves

Note: Startup value in [ ] indicates Startup of the weapon's tip.

5P

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 5P 5P normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 24, 16 Mid 9 [13] 5(2)6 10 -1 2 6×2 5×2 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 5.28, 2.64 SR 11 12 16, 21 12 1st hit (Frame 9) • 1st hit (Frame 10) • 1st hit (Frame 11) • 1st hit (Frame 12) • 1st hit (Frame 13) • 2nd hit (Frames 16-17) • 2nd hit (Frames 18-19) • 2nd hit (Frames 20-21) •2nd hit pulls in opponent on hit 5[P] 5[P] normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 24 Mid 9 5 18 -11 2 6 5 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 5.28 SR 11 12 16 12 •Axl is in CH state during move An anti-air for catching jump startup and low air approaches. Situationally useful for punishing projectile startup. The extended hurtbox and high aim makes it a fairly weak poke for grounded neutral, and it should be used sparingly against grounded opponents who aren't extra tall. Gatlings into 6K and 2S, and the two hits make it easy to hitconfirm, so this is one of Axl's core starters for air combos.

5K

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 5K normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 16 Mid 6 3 8 +1 2 6 7 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64 SR 11 12 12 12

Axl's jab. It's pretty slow, and also you do it with the K button. Decent safe pressure starting tool and poke One of the better normals to use in stagger pressure and tick throws Gatlings into 5P, which helps a lot with air pickups when the opponent is close to the ground Moves Axl's low hurtbox backward, allowing it to avoid low pokes when properly spaced. This is your fastest normal, but it's too slow to escape perfect tick throws, which makes Axl particularly vulnerable to them.

c.S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability c.S normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 28 Mid 8 6 10 +1 4 14 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 3.84 SJR 16 17 16 14 Frames 8-9 • Frames 10-13

A good move for throw option selects and combo filler. jump cancelable. +1 on block, making it especially good to option select with throw. Can be used to get the confirm after frc rensen or axl bomber in the corner.

f.S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability f.S normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 33 Mid 9 5 19 -10 3 10 7 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64 SR 13 14 14 13 Left hook •Staggers opponent on ground CH (max 35F) •In CH state for first 3 recovery frames

good footsie and approach stopper good round start move staggers on counterhit can be low profiled under f.S can be gatling'd into from 2P. This gives you more options out of 2P, or could withdraw 2P's hurtbox early for safety if 2P connects. If this move is done at typical spacing, cancelling it into a Rensen Geki will combo against a crouching opponent, but not against a standing opponent (unless counterhit).

5H Totally not an overhead

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 5H normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 42 Mid 16 4 17 -2 5 20 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 3.84 SR 18 19 18 15 Frames 16-17 • Frames 18-19 •Groundbounces on CH (untechable for 34F)

5H is mostly combo or blockstring filler, but has some useful properties. Bounces on counterhit, making it rewarding in frametraps. Has some upper body invul, so it will occasionally trade favorably (especially on counterhit). At -2 on block, its one of Axl's safest ways to end a blockstring without an frc Raises guardbar by 20 points 5H's main selling point is that it has enough blockstun that it forces the opponent to have to block S Raiei Sageki (unless 5H is instant blocked or slashbacked), rather than having a chance to contest S Raiei, like they would normally. This is especially useful to get out of the corner or get to the other side of the screen.

5D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 5D normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 20 High 28 6 15 -4 4 11 20 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 3.84 17~27F Foot R 16 Launch 48 16 14 Frames 28-30 • Frames 31-33

Axl's dust doesn't lead to much damage, but has decent corner carry and can catch them not paying attention because, like all 5D's, it hits high. Its main strength is that it has huge range for a dust. Its weakness is that its tied with S Raei Sageki for Axl's slowest move (28F startup). 5D also has some lower-body invuln near the active frames, and can be used to call out lows pre-emptively While 6H is usually preferred as an overhead due to faster startup and better nominal frame advantage, 5D is safer in many circumstances because it pushes the opponent further away and doesn't put Axl right in jab range in its startup Axl can do a fake impossible dust combo (8jD-8jD-TK Bomber) from nearly any range, which can be converted into a bomber loop from pretty far from the corner. With the Axl Bomber FRC, it can also lead to a normal air combo midscreen. Fun Axl Fact: This move has so much range, it can make it hard to actually get the launch combo if it connects from too far away. You can sometimes fix this by using j.6P to pull them closer to Axl at the beginning when the screen flashes.

6P

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 6P normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 32 Mid 9 2 17 -5 3 10 7 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64 90% 1~10F Upper Body SJR 13 14 14 13 •Blows back opponent on aerial hit •Floats and blows back opponent on CH

1~10F upper body invul, but not as much as most 6Ps. The hurtbox extends higher than 2S and the hitbox is tiny, so it's pretty bad as an anti-air, especially since Axl is a walking surface-to-air missile and any of his long range chain attacks will serve you better. 6P launches on counter hit and has the upper body invul, so it can occasionally work as a high-reward counterpoke, but 3[P] is much more effective for that and less likely to get you killed. Mostly this move serves as blockstring filler, adding some extra guardbar when you have the space to gatling it from c.S or 5K, and it's Jump-Cancelable, so it can add some tricks to your pressure

6K

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 6K 6K normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 28, 22 Mid 13 [17] 5(2)8 19 -9 4, 3 14, 10 4, 5 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 3.84×2 SJR 16, 13 17, 14 16, 14 14, 13 Prepare the Surface-to-Air Missile 1st hit (Frame 13) 2nd hit (Frames 26-27) • 1st hit (Frame 14) 2nd hit (Frames 24-25) • 1st hit (Frame 15) 2nd hit (Frames 22-23) • 1st hit (Frame 16) 2nd hit (Frames 20-21) • 1st hit (Frame 17) •In CH state for first 3 recovery frames 6[K] 6[K] normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 28 Mid 13 5 29 -17 4 14 4 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 3.84 SJR 16 17 16 14 •Blows back opponent on aerial CH (untechable for 64F) •In CH state for first 13 recovery frames Long range chain, hits between the angles of 5P and 2S. This move serves two main purposes The first is to use this as necessary combo filler after anti-airing with 5P when they are too far away to go right into 2S. The second is doing it after a faked Rashou Sen to catch them trying to jump from fear of a real one. Just be sure they actually jumped or you could be in trouble for whiffing this move! Its also a long range anti-air that can catch people trying to jump, but it has a lot of cooldown, so its only recommended for this as a last resort when other anti-airs will miss. (5P is a better for catching jumps) Like most button hold versions of Axl's chains, 6[K] ruins combos and is more in the negative on block than the normal version. You can get a combo directly from an anti-air 6K, but only with TK FB Bomber, j.K, or j.6P Can chain back and forth with 2S to force an aerial opponent to spend a ton of meter FDing or catch them trying to tech All of Axl's long range chains have a hurtbox and this is no exception. Don't stick a fork in the electrical socket.

6H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 6H normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 46 High/Air 23 9 9 after landing +1 5 15 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 3.84 90% R 18 19 24 15 The Great British Pressure Reset Frames 23-26 • Frames 27-31 •Axl is airborne 11~31F, not in CH state during 1~10F •Hits crouching opponents on 27F (tested on Sol) •In crouching state during recovery when gatling'd from crouching normal

A leaping overhead with long startup and active frames. Safest to do after 5H, but c.S and 3P are also good choices. Airborne between frames 11 and 31, so it can beat most low-hitting attacks if you read them correctly. If 6H lands as an anti-air, it can usually confirm into a combo Hitting 6H late as meaty on wake-up gives you a big frame advantage, but can be reacted to with invuln reversals Decent untech time, used for higher-damage air combo extensions A great move to RC for pressure/combo extension Moves Axl closer to the opponent (can help get you to preferred range for a matchup/situation) 6H can whiff entirely by jumping over some crouching characters if done too close.

2P

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 2P 2P normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 22, 18 Low, Mid 12 [16] 5(2)8 10 -4 2 5, 6 4×2 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 5.28, 2.64 SR 11 12 12 12 1st hit (Frame 12) 2nd hit (Frames 25-26) • 1st hit (Frame 13) 2nd hit (Frames 23-24) • 1st hit (Frame 14) 2nd hit (Frames 21-22) • 1st hit (Frame 15) 2nd hit (Frames 19-20) • 1st hit (Frame 16) •2nd hit pulls opponent in on hit or block 2[P] 2[P] normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 22 Low 12 5 20 -13 2 5 4 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 5.28 SR 11 12 12 12 •Axl is in CH state during move Like 5P, but lower Extends faster than 2H, but generally a weaker low poke option Great for extending pressure with f.S and 6H gatlings, and is special-cancellable to boot Really bad hurtbox, so not very useful for neutral (Many 2Ps, 6Ps, and anything low profile will beat it clean from almost max range) Vacuum effect can make a Raei Sageki very ambiguous (but unsafe)

2K

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 2K normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 9 Low 7 5 6 -1 1 3 8 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 1.44 70% 3~15F Low Profile SR 9 10 10 11 It looks like he does the trollface Frames 7-9 • Frames 10-11

They call him Axl Low for a reason Axl's fastest low Decent for tick throws, especially with sliding momentum Incredibly low-profile, will duck many projectiles and falling air normals

2S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 2S 2S normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 28, 22 Mid 8 [17] 9,6 12 -2 3, 2 10, 6 5, 8 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 5.28, 2.64 SJR 13, 11 14, 12 14, 20 13, 12 No, you can't jump there either 1st hit (Frames 8-9) • 1st hit (Frames 10-11) • 1st hit (Frames 12-13) • 1st hit (Frames 14-15) • 1st hit (Frame 16) • 2nd hit (Frames 17-18) • 2nd hit (Frames 19-20) • 2nd hit (Frames 21-22) •2nd hit pulls opponent in on hit •In CH state for first 4 recovery frames 2[S] 2[S] normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 28 Mid 8 15 12 -13 3 10 5 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 5.28 SJR 13 14 14 13 1st hit (Frames 8-9) • 1st hit (Frames 10-11) • 1st hit (Frames 12-13) • 1st hit (Frames 14-15) • 1st hit (Frame 16) • 2nd hit (Frames 17-18) • 2nd hit (Frames 19-20) • 2nd hit (Frames 21-22) •Untechable for 20F if it hits from 10F Active frames and onwards •In CH state for first 4 recovery frames The god anti-air Huge upward range and decent horizontal coverage, plus a crouching hurtbox. This is what Axl has instead of a 6P Jump-cancellable and pulls the opponent downward, so very important for converting into air combos More untechable than 6K, allowing followups like j.H or j.D Does not cover the range directly above Axl. Never use in situations where the opponent is falling straight onto Axl, such as when his back is to the corner and they are coming down along the same edge of the screen.

2H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 2H 2H normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 30, 20 Low 11 [17] 8,6 16 -5 4 11×2 4, 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 3.84×2 RF 16 Stagger 45, Stagger 35 16 14 11~12F 1st hit (Frames 11-12) 2nd hit (Frames 23-24) • 1st hit (Frames 13-14) 2nd hit (Frames 21-22) • 1st hit (Frames 15-16) 2nd hit (Frames 19-20) • 1st hit (Frames 17-18) •2nd hit pulls opponent in on hit or block •First hit staggers for max 45F on normal hit and second one for max 35F on normal hit 2[H] 2[H] normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 30 Low 11 14 16 -13 4 11 4 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 3.84 R 16 Stagger 45 16 14 11~12F •Axl is in CH state during move Big scary low hooks Huge range low that pulls in a decent amount Not special-cancellable, but gatlings into both 6H and 5D, as well as 2D, meaning that your opponent is in a (kinda slow) mixup situation after blocking it Great for pulling the opponent close enough to launch for a combo FRC point can save you from a whiff punish or sometimes extend pressure Staggers on hit, so can sometimes combo into throw if the opponent isn't fast enough Decently disjointed at the tip, so it clashes with several DPs if spaced well

3P

3P

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 3P 3P normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 24, 11 Low, Mid 11 4(2)3 7 +2 2 5, 6 7×2 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64×2 SR 11 12 12 12 1st/2nd hit (Frames 11-14, 17-18) • Frame 19 •In CH state for first 3 recovery frames One of Axl's best okizemes (see here for in-depth coverage of 3P as okizeme ) His only chain move without a hurtbox on the chain. Only the Axl sprite itself can be hit during this move. Slow at neutral, but a great pressure starter if it connects When used to start a blockstring at neutral, 3P offers simple high/low/crossup(S Raei Sageki)/Rahou Sen mixup, or frame trap/throw if you choose. 3[P] 3[P] normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 24 Low 11 4 12 -4 2 5 7 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64 SR 11 12 12 12 •Launches and knocks down opponent on ground CH •In crouching state during move •In CH state for first 8 recovery frames Don't trip. Confirm, or at least a knockdown, on counter One of the few instances where holding the button is often worth it. On counterhit, the first hit will pop the opponent into the air and the second hit will screw up your intended confirm, so if you can predict you're going to stuff something, you can give yourself more time to confirm by holding the button, and go into 2S or 5H, instead of unintentionally letting the opponent air-tech away. The 3[P] counterhit can also be used to fish for a knockdown at neutral.

2D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 2D normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 30 Low 9 10 12 -8 3 8 7 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64 SR 13 Down 14 14 Frames 9-10 • Frames 11-13 • Frames 14-15 • Frames 16-18

Sweep the leg Axl's sweep has more range than most Good low mixup late in your strings One of the easiest confirms into rensen in most situations

Air Normals

j.P

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability j.P normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 10 High/Air 7 4 9 1 3 8 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 1.44 SR 9 10 10 11 The only punch..kinda...not really....

Axl's only actual jab Useful for air tick throws and blockstrings Occasionally helps with spacing in air combos Can gatling from j.S to preserve counterhits and avoid projectiles and guard counters trying to hit the j.S hurtbox Often used falling as a relatively safe jump-in that can lead to j.K for a second overhead At least we get a mashable jab in the air! Its a good air-to-air, and works for bringing them to the ground if you get them to block it. Jumping up and air-to-airing with this move can be a useful way to catch people trying to jump in when they expect 2P or try a weird angle that Axl's anti-airs have trouble covering. j.P gatlings into all of Axl's other air normals, so you have lots of options to confirm into a combo. If you anti-air or jump in with mash j.P near the ground, you can gatling into j.H → landing cancel, then continue the combo on the fly (5K, 2S, and 5P work well for the pickup). You can also set up a bomber loop in the corner with jump in>late air dash>j.P>j.D>H Axl Bomber. Mix this up with j.H safe jump and empty jump 2K so they'll never see it coming!

j.K

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability j.K normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 18 High/Air 8 8 12 3 8 7 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64 SJR 13 14 20 13 •Blows back opponent on air hit

The Boot Surprisingly long reach, great air-to-air tool Untechable forever and ever on air counterhit, often long enough to land and pick up a combo One of your fastest rising normals, and crucial for picking up air combos from weird spacing Good for option selecting with airthrow j.K is a useful air-to-air with good range and speed. It can confirm into j.D>FB Axl Bomber on hit for a combo, or gatling into mash j.P on block to bring them to the floor for ground pressure. j.K can also work as a last resort jump in when the spacing or timing are wrong for j.H or j.S.

j.S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability j.S j.S normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 23, 16 High/Air, All 11 [15] 5(2)9 9 3 8, 10 4, 8 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64×2 SR 13 14 14 13 1st hit (Frame 11) 2nd hit (Frames 23-25) • 1st hit (Frame 12) 2nd hit (Frames 20-22) • 1st hit (Frame 13) 2nd hit (Frames 17-19) • 1st hit (Frames 14-15) •2nd hit pulls in opponent on hit or block j.[S] j.[S] normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 23 High/Air 11 5 20 3 8 4 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64 SR 13 14 14 13 •Axl is in CH state during move Sky hooks Long-range downward overhead Great for disrupting attempts to zone Situational combo extender in the air Can reverse-gatling into j.P to be safer from guard counters and projectiles on block The highest-range safe jump normal in the game

j.H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability j.H normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 38 High/Air 10 12 9 3 8 7 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64 SR 13 14 14 13 Frames 10-12 • Frames 13-15 • Frames 16-18 • Frames 19-21

Ignorant air button Hits in a circle all around Axl's body Great for adding blockstun to air strings IAD j.H is useful as a burst-safe extender after a launch Adds a lot of the damage in Axl's air combos The best and often the only option to catch low-profile moves while falling

j.D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability j.D normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 44 High/Air 10 6 18+5 after landing 3 8 7 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64 SR 13 Launch 20 13 YAHOO •Blows back opponent on hit

The drop kick Decent-range overhead Launches and is very untechable, use it to convert air-to-ground hits Primary combo filler for bomber loops, as it's the highest-damage air normal that combos into regular Axl Bomber Can possibly make their burst whiff, if done from low altitude and at max range

j.6P

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability j.6P j.6P normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 17, 11 High/Air 7 [12] 6(2)3 14 3 8×2 4, 10 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64×2 SR 13 14 14 13 1st hit (Frame 7) • 1st hit (Frame 8) • 1st hit (Frames 9-10) 2nd hit (Frame 17) • 1st hit (Frame 11) 2nd hit (Frames 15-16) • 1st hit (Frame 12) •2nd hit pulls opponent in on hit or block j.6[P] j.6[P] normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 17 High/Air 7 6 19 3 6 4 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.64 SR 13 14 14 13 5P, but in the air Very fast and not a lot of pushback, often essential for midscreen FB Axl Bomber extensions Great rising air normal for anti-airing where 6K won't reach Gatlings from j.S to add another long-range overhead to a blocked approach Generally a pretty good air-to-air poke

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability Ground Throw Ground Throw other Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 50 45 pixels 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 4.00 Forced 50% Down + GBounce •Sends opponent on opposite side of throw direction

Puts the opponent opposite the direction you threw them (forward throw puts them behind Axl, back throw puts them in front) Best move to option select with is c.S link into 5P, 6K, or microdash > 5k to confirm into a combo Throw > Rensen Geki or Throw > FB Kyokusa Geki are burst safe kills Be mindful of the corner when going for a throw. Don't miss a bomber loop because you threw them out of the corner. By the same token, don't get killed doing a non-os'd throw because you wanted the bomber loop too badly. 2K, 5K, c.S, and 3P are good moves for tick throwing Some heavy or small hitbox characters, such as Johnny, Ky and RoboKy, require microdash > 5K to get the confirm. Its tempting to reversal throw as Axl, due to his lack of other reversal options, but don't get comfortable with it. Its extremely easy to bait. Use this option select (works in AC and +R with all characters) if you wakeup reversal throw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad9z2BJwdDg

Air Throw

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability Air Throw Air Throw other Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 60 88 pixels 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 4.00 Forced 50% Down •Sends opponent on opposite side of throw direction

Dead Angle Attack

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability DAA Dead Angle Attack other Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 25 All 17 4 8 +2 3 10 7 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 0.52 50% 1~20F All 21~24F Throw 25~28F Upper Body R 13 Launch 28 + WBounce 14 + WBounce 13 This WILL whiff and you WILL regret it

Specials

Benten Gari 623S/H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability S 623S S Benten Gari special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 46 Mid 4 4 31 -18 4 14 19 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 1.50/4.80 90% 1~4F Above Feet 1~6F Throw RF 16 Launch 28 16 14 6~8F "Benten Reaper" 623S (Frames 4-5) • 623S (Frames 6-7) A fast, throw-invulnerable attack about as big as Axl's body Comes out in 4F, making it Axl's fastest attack Upper-body invuln comparable to some of the better 6Ps in the game Good as a combo starter, launches and has an FRC point after the hit Sometimes trades with overheads, and can allow a meterless air conversion in this situation While not a real invincible DP, this is your go-to, fast, throw-invulnerable move that can potentially get the opponent off of you. H 623H H Benten Gari special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 36, 24 Mid 9 4(4)1(2)1 33 -18 5 20×2 6×2 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 1.75/4.80×2 1~8F Lower Body 9~10F Front Leg 1~10F Throw R 18 Launch 30 15 623H 1st hit is the same as 623S • 623H 2nd hit comes out automatically 623H: 1st hit (Frames 9-10) • 623H: 1st hit (Frames 11-12) • 623H: 2nd hit (Frame 17) • 623H: 2nd hit (Frame 19) •Max 2 hits •Frame Adv -26 when opponent blocks only first hit •In CH state 1~25F •Can cancel into Followup Axl Bomber 31~33F A low-crushing anti-air with a followup Lower-body invincible and also throw-invuln, so sometimes can be used to beat mixup Situational anti-air, but pretty slow to start up. The extension on the second hit covers a range somewhere in-between 6K and 2S The Axl Bomber followup is untechable for a long time, so this is a good meterless ender for air combos you want to knock the opponent down

Continue to Axl Bomber H Benten Gari -> 623H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 623H > 623H Followup Axl Bomber special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 30 Mid 14 4 45+10 after landing 5 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 1.00/2.40 R 18 Launch 60 15 •Axl is airborne 4F onwards •Axl is in CH state until landing •Can cancel into Kokuu Geki on hit or block 14~25F

Follow-up version of Axl Bomber The followups can be done even on whiff Untechable for a long time, so this is a good way to end a combo in knockdown

Continue to Kokuu Geki H Benten Gari -> 623H -> 63214S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability j.63214S Kokuu Geki special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 40 Mid 7 19 Until Landing+12 5 20 10 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.00/1.20 F 18 Launch 40 15 32~34F Hitbox stays just outside of green effects •Has minimum height requirement •In CH state 1~43F

Further followup from Axl Bomber continuation Also allowed on whiff Still has the FRC point, so can be used to be safer on a whiffed or blocked H Bentengari Situational combo extender, but you usually want to take the knockdown

Rensen Geki [4]6S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability [4]6S Rensen Geki special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 20×3 Mid 12 1×12 39 -15 5 6×3 8×3 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.50/1.20×3 F 18 Launch 36 15 15~16F First active is inside Axl •Axl is in CH state 1~40F •Can cancel into Kyokusa Geki or Sensa Geki on 41F •Must charge back for at least 30F to perform Rensen Geki •Max 3 hits •Projectile, disappears if Axl gets hit

Fast projectile that hits near the ground. One of Axl's most important tools Hard knockdown most of the time, good for ending ground strings Three hits, so will beat a lot of projectiles The FRC point allows Axl to continue pressure from massive frame advantage and launch from most ground hits

Kyokusa Geki Rensen Geki -> 8 or 9

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability [4]6S > 8 Kyokusa Geki special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 35 Mid 1 12 40 -18 5 20 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window -/1.20 18 Launch 41 15 First and last hitboxes •Projectile, disappears if Axl gets hit •No CH state during move

Anti-Air followup to Rensengeki Catch people jumping over Rensen Very untechable on counterhit, but usually not a combo extender Covers a wide arc encompassing most of Axl's normal anti-air range Adds one more projectile hit after the three hits from Rensen, and can still be performed even if Rensen was completely negated.

Sensa Geki Rensen Geki -> 2 or 3

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability [4]6S > 2 Sensa Geki special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 26×5 Low 7 {2(5)}×4,2 17 -5 3 8×5 7×5 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window -/2.40×5 R 13 Launch 34 6 Active frame 1 • Active frame 2

Low followup to Rensengeki Occasionally catches people low, but not much of a mixup because there's no overhead threat Does a lot of chip damage Great for tacking on damage and ensuring knockdown in the corner Pulls the opponent slightly toward Axl, which can take them out of the corner and allows crossups on oki

Rashou Sen [4]6H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability Attack [4]6H [4]6H Rashou Sen special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 1, 80 Unblockable 27 28 34 5 6×2 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 3.00/1.20×2 18 Launch Down 15 •Axl is in CH state 1~79F •2nd hit has Dizzy modifier x0 •Must charge back for at least 30F to perform Rashou Sen •Can cancel to Rashou Sen Feint 25~27F •Rashou Sen cannot be performed when the opponent is knocked down or in sliding state Full screen unblockable Not actually a throw, and so will catch jump startup and other throw-invul actions. Unblockable, but SB-able in the air (Leading to weird janky interactions) Not a lot of damage, but an essential tool for forcing people to jump Much of the startup is low-profile The projectile cannot be negated by other projectiles, and will simply pass through them until touching the opponent. Hitting the opponent puts Axl in an invincible throw animation, making this a great tool for getting through projectiles and traps Feint Rashou Sen -> P [4]6H > P Rashou Sen Feint special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus Total 12 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window •Fastest possible Feint is 36F Fake it 'til you make it People get afraid of rashousen. If they jump and you feint, they're often in your optimal anti-air range If I'm reading this frame data right, 5H-Rashousen feint is +6 on block (That can't be right)

Tenhou Seki 214P/K

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability P 214P P Tenhou Seki special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 60 Total 31 5 12, 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window -/0.90 Forced 65% 4~17F Catch High Launch Down 15 P •Cannot counter projectiles K 214K K Tenhou Seki special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 60 Total 31 5 12, 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window -/0.90 Forced 65% 4~17F Catch Low Launch Down 15 K •Cannot counter projectiles •In crouching state 4~17F

Hachisubako 623P

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 623P Hachisubako special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 40 Mid 20 3 22 -11 3 10 12 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window -/7.20 90% 1~13F High Guardpoint R 13 Launch 25 13 •Will move during hitstop •Axl is in CH state 16~22F •Can cancel into Shiranami no Homura 17~23F

S Raiei Sageki 63214S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 63214S S Raiei Sageki special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 45 High/Air 28 4 13+6 after landing -4 5 15 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.00/4.80 90% RF 18 Launch 58 + Slide 45 15 26~28F •Axl is airborne 4F onwards

H Raiei Sageki 63214H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 63214H H Raiei Sageki special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 20×3 High/Air See notes Until landing 43 3 8×3 7×3 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 1.00/1.20×3 Recovery: 1~15F All Recovery: 16~23F Low Profile R 13 Launch 35 6 •Axl is airborne 7F onwards •Holding H delays startup (max delayed Startup: 106F) •Fastest startup to hit standing opponent is 50F (tested on Sol) •Max 3 hits

Axl Bomber j.623H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability j.623H Axl Bomber special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 60 All 17 Until Landing 18 after landing 0 5 20 20 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 2.00/4.80 Forced 90% RF 18 Launch 40 + GBounce 15 1~4F after landing

Kokuu Geki

Kokuu Geki j.63214S

GGACR/Axl Low/Data Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability Versatile giant air projectile with a number of applications Stops Axl's air momentum completely, useful for air-to-air spacing This attack can't be blocked normally in the air, so it's a good harassment tool against aerial opponents The FRC allows Axl to continue pressure or combos from the air, and can confirm into a normal air combo on a close hit or on counterhit from most ranges Starts behind Axl in 7 frames, strong as a crossup in okizeme or pressure

Force Breaks

Shiranami no Homura Hachisubako -> 421D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 623P > 421D Shiranami no Homura forcebreak Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 18×2, 50 Mid×2, All 7+0 9,9(13)4 37 -49 3×2, 4 10×3 10×2, 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 1~6F Strike R 13×2, 14 Launch 60×2, 45 13, 6, 14 1st hit (Frames 7-12) • 1st hit (Frames 13-15) • 2nd hit (Frames 16-18) • 2nd hit (Frames 19-21) • 2nd hit (Frames 22-24) • 3rd hit (Frames 38-41) •Will move during hitstop •In CH state for first 7 recovery frames

FB Axl Bomber j.623D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability j.623D FB Axl Bomber forcebreak Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 60 All 9 4 24 5 20 9 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 1~5F All 6~20F Throw R 18 Launch 58 15 Doin' it oldschool •Axl is in CH state during move

FB Kyokusa Geki [4]6D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability [4]6D FB Kyokusa Geki forcebreak Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 52 Mid 8 12 30 -8 5 20 6 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window -/0.24 80% 18 Launch 27 15 For when you can't get the FRC First and last hitboxes •Disappears if Axl is hit •Axl is in CH state 1~29F

Overdrives

Byakue Renshou 2363214H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability 2363214H Byakue Renshou super Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block On-Hit Level Guard Bar Gain Guard Bar Minus 50×2, 20×5 Mid 14+1 4,4(19)13 41 -14 5 20×2, 10×5 6×7 Tension Prorate Invuln Cancel Blockstun Ground Hit Air Hit Hitstop FRC Window 1~16F All 17~18F Throw R 18 Launch 60 7×2, 15×5 1st hit (Frames 15-18) • 2nd hit (Frame 19-22) • Second part (max range) •Axl is in CH state during move •Spinning part: chip damage x2 •Straight line part: projectile, disappears if Axl gets hit

Instant Kill

Rensen Ougi: Midare Gami in IK Mode: 236236H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air Faultless Defense Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

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