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*  '''Threatening Mixups''': {{clr|2|j.2K}} by itself or FDC'd, TK Going My Way, and Hack 'n' Slash let Faust threaten a frame trap, an instant overhead, and an unblockable.
*  '''Threatening Mixups''': {{clr|2|j.2K}} by itself or FDC'd, TK Going My Way, and Hack 'n' Slash let Faust threaten a frame trap, an instant overhead, and an unblockable.
*  '''Strong Trio of Anti-airs''': {{clr|1|6P}}, {{clr|2|5K}}, and {{clr|2|2K}} let Faust swat opponents out of the sky from almost any angle.
*  '''Strong Trio of Anti-airs''': {{clr|1|6P}}, {{clr|2|5K}}, and {{clr|2|2K}} let Faust swat opponents out of the sky from almost any angle.
* '''Items''': Fausts random item mechanic often benefits him in a number of ways. While he can pull out a healing item, he can also pull out screen-filling meteors, a mobile pressure tool in Mini-Pot, and many other excellent items.  
* '''Items''': Fausts random item mechanic often benefits him in any number of ways. While he can pull out a healing item that does nothing, he can also pull out screen-filling meteors, a mobile pressure tool in Mini-Pot, and many other excellent items. RNG is heavily tilted in his favor when performing item toss.  
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*  '''Committal Buttons''': Many of his pokes have long whiff animations that make him easy to approach if you guess wrong.  
*  '''Committal Buttons''': Many of his pokes have long whiff animations that make him easy to approach if you guess wrong.  

Revision as of 23:56, 25 May 2022

Overview
Overview

The good, wandering Dr. Faust is a good choice if you want a simple, versatile character who primarily focuses on "spicy" zoning and space control with a touch of RNG.

Faust controls the screen and the pace of the match primarily with his large normals and random items thrown with 236P. His pokes can be difficult to contest and his air domination, particularly with j.H and j.2K FDC, can make approaching Faust a hassle, let alone dealing with his ranged game. The items Faust tosses change the state of the game, with effects ranging from mini moving hitboxes, items that cover air approach and deal large stun, bombs, and even food. Combined with the ability to crawl and a frustratingly tiny crouching hurtbox, Faust can be quite the pain to deal with from generally anywhere.

On the flip side, Faust tends to deal limited damage (partially due to his unusual gatling tree) and has to cut things even shorter if he wants a knockdown. His defensive gameplan, although not necessarily weak, is somewhat unconventional and will require players to learn the appropriate strategy.

Overall, Faust is a very strong character whose basics can be grasped within literally minutes.

 Faust  Faust is well-known to Guilty Gear players as the "Spicy Zoner". He controls the pace of most matchups, and usually has a dominating answer for most neutral situations. Even if he's airborne, the game never tilts far out of favour, due to his suite of air options and mobility.

Pros
Cons
  • Strong Zoning Game: Large buttons, several disjoints and random items make for a strong zoning game with high reward.
  • Tiny Hurtbox: Fausts crouching hitbox is extremely low to the ground, meaning he can be difficult to hit while crawling. Faust can low profile many jump-ins and pokes just by crawling out of the way.
  • j.2K FDC: Faultless Defense Canceling j.2K allows Faust to air brake abruptly, which helps his mixups, zoning, and general movement.
  • Threatening Mixups: j.2K by itself or FDC'd, TK Going My Way, and Hack 'n' Slash let Faust threaten a frame trap, an instant overhead, and an unblockable.
  • Strong Trio of Anti-airs: 6P, 5K, and 2K let Faust swat opponents out of the sky from almost any angle.
  • Items: Fausts random item mechanic often benefits him in any number of ways. While he can pull out a healing item that does nothing, he can also pull out screen-filling meteors, a mobile pressure tool in Mini-Pot, and many other excellent items. RNG is heavily tilted in his favor when performing item toss.
  • Committal Buttons: Many of his pokes have long whiff animations that make him easy to approach if you guess wrong.
  • Large Aerial Hurtbox: Faust is famously the victim of many character-specific combos due to his large aerial hurtbox.
Note: Faust can sometimes be hampered by a badly timed item or an item that doesn't do anything (usually bombs or food), but his items are symmetrical at worst and none of them are outright bad. You aren't likely to lose rounds to RNG.
GGACR Faust Nameplate.png
GGACR Faust Portrait.png
Damage Received Mod
×1
Guts Rating
0/5
Gravity Mod
×1
Stun Resistance
65
Prejump
4F
Backdash
13F (1~7F Strike Invuln)
Wakeup Timing
25F (Face Up)/ 29F (Face Down)
Number of Jumps:
2
Number of Air Dashes:
1
Unique Movement Options
Crawl
Pogo Movement
Fastest Attack
Reversals
Guilty Bits Character Intro

Normal Moves

5P

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. Invuln Level
26 Mid 7 8 11 -5 3

5K is a staple for anti-airs and leading into air combos, as the hurtbox doesn't extend until the 1st active frame.

  • Hits most standing characters, but completely whiffs on all crouching opponents and most dashing opponents.
  • Incredibly active, which makes it notoriously good as a counterpoke against anything that can't low profile it.
  • On counter hit will put the opponent in a float state allowing a followup air combo.

Another intrinsically good property is that, post active frames, the hurtbox only remains extended for several frames, so trying to whiff punish it from the front isn't very practical in a lot of matchups. Moves that are quick to move under it (Stun Dipper), or are entirely disjointed (Stun Edge, HCL) make for more appropriate whiff punishes.

When trying to determine whether or not you can use it to anti-air, think "Can they reach my torso before 5K goes active?", if they can, you will be stuffed. If they cannot, at worst you will trade and completely stop their approach.


Gatling Options: c.S, f.S, 5H, 2H, 5D, 2D

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. Invuln Level
30 Mid 8 6 6 +2 3

It's uses outside of combos are limited, but it gives the same frame advantage as 5P, and is one of Faust's strongest starters.

  • Be sure you are in the right range, because f.S is dangerous to use at close range.
  • While 2K is the typically preferred meaty, c.S can give you a weighty frame advantage if you hit them on wakeup.
  • This move is great to OS with throw on your opponent's wakeup in the corner (Dash in FD Brake > 6SH, as you can block wakeup DP, catch certain backdashes, clip late jump out attempts and throw opponents that are too defensive – all the while preserving frame advantage).
    • Watch out for wakeup throw OS, or doing the maneuver so loosely that they can react and toss you out of it.


Gatling Options: 5P, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 5D, 2D

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. Invuln Level
42 Mid 7 6 28 -20 3

f.S is a staple mid range poke that can be used to safely cancel into an item throw, which has the additional benefit of cutting f.S' recovery by 5 frames.

  • Comes out quickly for its range: it's 1 frame faster than c.S up close, and the longer part of the hitbox appears on frame 10.
  • High recovery makes this move VERY dangerous to whiff, which is made worse since its hitbox can be easily low profiled - some characters can run right under it. Make sure you are not being too predictable, lest you want to be punished by a stray counterpoke and potentially eat a full combo.
  • You never want to end pressure on f.S because it is hideously unsafe on block. Reverse gatling into 2K if you want to use this move while an item is onscreen.


Gatling Options: 2K, 5H, 5D

5H

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. Invuln Level
32 Mid 8 3 26 -15 1~7F Above Knees 3

An effective anti air with a great vertical hitbox and above-the-knees invincibility which helps stuff several jump-ins.

  • Doesn't have good horizontal reach and bad recovery, so interchange with Faust's other anti-airs, such as: 5K at a distance, 2K when they may end up behind your head, and preemptive options such as j.H when you have time to get it out there.
  • Does not combo on normal hit without an Item Toss like Hammer, however on counter-hit you can cancel into Item Toss and still convert comfortably.
  • 6P does not carry the invincibility for the full duration of the startup, so jumping attacks in their active frames that aren't deep enough to win outright will counter-hit trade on the 1st active frame.
    • Oftentimes, Faust can still combo from this, but it does remove 6P as an anti-air option when Faust is on low life.

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. Invuln Level
80 High 25 9 45 -35 43~57F Above Feet
58~60F Low Profile
5

One of Faust's most unique moves, 6H is a massive overhead with a dead zone above and in front of him.

  • One of Faust's most rewarding starters, especially in the corner. While a keen opponent will be ready to block it, it can still often catch people who are too focused on blocking thrown items
  • It makes an excellent preemptive whiff punish in pressure, as it's hurtbox is fairly receded mid-startup. Someone trying to poke out of pressure against it may find their attack whiffing just shy of Faust's torso.
  • Extremely dangerous on whiff but can be special canceled on block to be made unpunishable (6H > item throw is -5), or into a tame frame trap with Rerere no Tsuki.

5D

2P

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. Invuln Level
12×3 Mid, Low×2 7 3,3,6 5 +1 13~21F Low Profile 2

One of Faust's most used moves at close range, 2K is just a great all around move that can start pressure, set up tick throws, and deal with most angles of approach.

  • Has a fast startup, and covers a large area while putting Faust's hurtbox lower to the ground.
  • An excellent meaty tool that keeps your opponent pinned in blockstun and can lead into a variety of mixups.
  • Has three hits: one hitting in an upward angle that is good for anti-airing some attacks, a second hit that goes a bit lower, and a third hit where Faust's leg is near the ground.
  • First hit will whiff on some crouching opponents making the startup for the second hit 10 frames.
  • The first hit can be jump canceled, and the last 2 hits are lows.
  • Has a delayed cancel into 2P after third hit.
  • While it has gatling into f.S it will not gatling into c.S and pressing button when too close will make it so nothing comes out. Keep that in mind.


Gatling Options: 2P, f.S, 5H, 5D, 2D

2S

2H

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. Invuln Level
42 Mid 14 2 21 -4 5

2H is a very useful long range ground poke. Disjointed, good damage, and can be chained into 2P/5P to reduce the recovery. 2H > 5P is +4 on normal block.

  • Has almost no vertical hitbox, so it can be jumped or high profiled easily.
  • As with f.S, it is often canceled into item throw, or scalpel thrust for a frame trap.
  • Combos into scalpel thrust on crouching opponents (if they're close enough) or on counter hit.
  • Like many of Faust's pokes, this move is hard to whiff punish directly, but whiffing it will let them run in for free.


Gatling Options: 5P, 2P, 6P, 5D

2D

j.P

j.K

j.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. Invuln Level
35 All 10 Until landing 6 after landing 5

Affectionately known as the drill, while j.2K is the only jumping normal Faust has that does not hit overhead, it changes Faust's air trajectory at a down-forward angle as well as causing a large amount of blockstun, making it an important tool for reapplying pressure. Faust will continue to drill until he hits the ground even after it makes contact with the opponent. It can be special canceled.

Even more important then the move itself are the uses you get out of Faultless Defense Canceling it (otherwise known as the Drill Cancel). Regardless of your position in a jump, Drill canceling j.2K will immediately cause you to start falling backwards, with all air actions intact. This opens up many tricks and possible attack angles.

j.2K works as a strong counterpoke option in neutral, as Faust's air FD box makes him notoriously good at squeezing over far.S-style normals (Quick, horizontal attacks that aren't so vertically-inclined). This also makes it quite the powerful move to do out of pressure. Faust can jump FD out and over many normals where a 2P would be frame-trapped, netting a punish with j.2K where he would normally get nothing.

j.S

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. Invuln Level
55 High/Air 9 8 12 4

Likely Faust's most important normal, j.H covers a massive horizontal area in front of Faust with the scalpel and can cover many aerial or even ground approaches at a proper distance.

  • The enormous amount of active frames makes it an abusive move, so even though it cannot be chained or jump canceled even on block, it should be used often.
  • Using low-to-the ground drill cancels will leave the opponent little time to respond before it recovers.
  • It won't cover ground space so alternate attacks with j.K, j.2K and j.S to keep them guessing.
  • One of Faust's two air combo enders (alongside j.D). Ending with j.H will do the most damage, but will allow the opponent to tech in the air. Although with Faust's excellent anti-airs and Nani ga deru kana, it's not an altogether bad place for them to be.

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. Invuln Level
40 High/Air 12 11 21+4 after landing 3

Faust holds the scalpel below him for a bit as it transforms into a Syringe, and poots out a tiny buff Faust.

  • The move is incredibly disjointed, making it very hard to anti-air, especially when you factor in that j.2K is interchangeable with it, which hits with a different timing.
  • It's long active frames make it generally pretty great for dashing or normal jump-ins over long-winded attacks (such as fireballs, Axl's 5P/Rensen/2H, Faust's f.S/2H).
  • Will produce much hitstun on hit, and will even stagger on counterhit resulting in an easy follow-up combo.
  • If hit in the air, the opponent will plummet downward for an untechable knockdown, which makes it one of Faust's two air-combo enders. It will result in less damage and shorter combos, but the knockdown is invaluable for establishing or maintaining momentum.

It is however difficult to continue pressure after j.D because it has 4 extra frames of landing recovery.

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

Air Throw

Dead Angle Attack

Taunt

Kao FLASH!

Special Moves

Re-re-re no Tsuki

41236K

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. Invuln Level
Re-re-re no Tsuki
41236K
30 Mid 20 12 18 -11 5
Withdraw
Re-re-re no Tsuki > 4
Total 55 +6
Holler!
Withdraw > 236P

No results

Can't Hear You!
Holler! > 236P

No results

Holler Again!
Can't Hear You! > 236P

No results

Holler Again! (Flaming)
Can't Hear You! > 236P (after hitting with coin)

No results

Gettin' to the Good Part
Withdraw > 236D

No results

Re-re-re no Tsuki ("scalpel thrust") is a hit-grab move that connects on grounded opponents, leading to its follow-up Withdraw for a variety of combo options. It can be used as a pseudo frame-trap after special canceling normals to punish your opponent for moving after a blocked poke. Faust's longest range attack and has enough pushback to be safe on block, but keep in mind that throwing it out at neutral greatly extends Faust's hitbox, and it can be low profiled and punished.

While it will hit airborne opponents, they will simply fall to ground after the hit without setting up for Withdraw.


Withdraw pulls the opponent towards Faust after Re-re-re no Tsuki. This has 2 follow-ups: "Holler!" starts a linear combo that leads to a hard knockdown, or "Gettin' to the Good Part" which leads into a FB move for more damage or an air combo if used near the corner. Has a FRC point 43~45F that can be used for an improved damage follow-up combo.


Holler! launches the opponent into the air, leaving them in a floated state for the remaining portion of the combo.


Can't Hear You! Faust flies into the air after the opponent and has invincibility for the full duration, though this only comes into play if the opponent decides to burst.


Holler Again! The final hit of the rekka-style combo; Faust karate chops the opponent and sends them plummeting to the ground for an untechable knockdown. Faust recovers in the air. If you have hit the opponent with the coin item earlier in the match, this hit will cause the opponent to catch on fire and bounce off the ground. Oissu!


Gettin' to the Good Part, Faust transforms into a batter and swings at the opponent after Withdraw. It causes the opponent to wallstick if done near the corner which can lead into an air combo, or it can cancelled into the follow-up FB move This One's on the House.

  • Has invincibility similar to 5D, though it doesn't mean much.

Love

j.236P

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. Invuln Level
1, 40 All 21 Until bag lands,(14)3 Total 39+5 after landing 2, 3

Faust pulls off his head(?) which turns out to be a bomb that explodes on contact with the opponent, ground, or another projectile. Will put the opponent in a great amount of blockstun, which allows Faust to start pressure, however, the move also works on Faust, so if Faust is too close when it explodes, he'll also take a hit.

  • Faust retains his air actions after the move and can anti-air if his opponent tries to jump over it.
  • Has an FRC point 24~25F (right after Faust tosses the bomb), which allows Faust a bit more time to start pressure or block if the opponent gets too close.
  • Faust can combo after the bomb-bag, but careful positioning is required in order to avoid taking a hit yourself. 2S or 5K are useful in this regard.

Going My Way

j.236H

What Could This Be?

236P

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. Invuln Level
13~ Total 23

The centerpiece of Faust's design, Faust throws out a random item that produces various effects. Under normal circumstances, Faust cannot throw out a second item until the first one is gone. This particularly causes problems if food items are thrown, so try to get rid of them as quickly as possible. You can throw out another item after the chibis begin to walk on the ground or the poison lands, so use this fact to fill the screen with junk.

You will not want to use item throw at neutral unless your opponent is respecting your pressure. Instead, throw items after you make your opponent block a normal. f.S, 5H, 2H, 6H, and 2D are all prime candidates because they put the opponent in a good amount of blockstun. Also useful if you achieve a knockdown/knockback. This is appropriately important to Faust's gameplan because as long as Faust can keep chucking out dangerous items on the opponents wakeup, the opponent will have to keep taking risks to escape pressure.

Souten Enshin Ranbu

236S

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. Invuln Level
40 Mid 9 4(4)4 7 +3(-21) 3

Pogo. Faust grabs onto the top of his scalpel and flings himself forward. This move will leave Faust in a special pogo stance (see below), but holding 1 will cause Faust to dismount back to neutral, even if your opponent crosses you up. After a raw 236S this leaves him at -21 on normal block.

Despite what the frame data suggests, 236S doesn't hit in front of Faust until frame 18. This is because Faust actually does his 44 and 66 pogo attacks behind him and then in front of him when he performs this move, which can lead to patented Faust Hurtbox Moments. He can even hit an opponent trying to teleport behind him (Slayer, Chipp, another Faust) if timed right. Impractical but hilarious.

Faust can technically continue pressure on the pogo, but it's mostly a gimmick since he can't block while on it. A savvy opponent can often punish Faust easily if he stays on it for too long.

Causes a sliding knockdown on hit, which gives Faust time to throw an item and dismount, but not enough time to apply a mixup. Can be followed up with a combo if you are either in position for pogo S flower or RC > dash 2S.

Pogo Movement

Various commands on Pogo

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. Invuln Level
Small Jump
Pogo > 9
Total 18
Backwards
Pogo > 44
40 Mid 4 3 16 -5 1~7F Strike 3
Forwards
Pogo > 66
40 Mid 4 3 16 -5 3

Small Jump hops forward a bit while on the pogo. It is not an attack, but can help position for some combos or keep a position if the opponent is respecting the pogo stance. If you press D during the hop, Faust will perform an attack similar to j.236D, which can lead to a full combo.


Backwards smacks backwards and moves Faust back a little. Has invincible startup and pulls Faust's hitbox back a bit, so it can be used to avoid some moves and reversals while on the pogo. If you crossed up your opponent with j.236D, this can hit your opponent, and Faust will readjust himself to face the opponent afterwards.


Forwards goes for a second helping of SMACK, but it has no special properties besides being crazy fast. You can use it if you think they are trying to move, but know that it's prone to being hit with reversals and has no real combo follow up on its own, so it isn't too rewarding. Will move Faust forward which can help position other attacks.

Pogo Attacks

Various commands on Pogo

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. Invuln Level
Growing Flower
Pogo > K
35 High 7 6 23 -15 1~6F Strike 3
I'm a Flower. Get it? A Flower?
Pogo > S
30 Low 16 2 9 +3 3
Rubber Neck
Pogo > P
30 High 4 3 7 +4 3
Surprise Surprise
Pogo > D
9~ Total 17
Going My Way (Pogo)
Pogo > H
16×4 All 9 32 23+3 after landing -27 5

Growing Flower cleanly beats air-to-airs if timed correctly, but not too much else. Has a short bit of strike invincibility, which makes it surprisingly useful if your opponent doesn't know the matchup and decides to airdash at you.


I'm a Flower. Get it? A Flower? A flower pops out of the ground some distance away from Faust. It hits low, removes OTG state and launches the opponent in the air for an easy follow-up. Can catch someone trying to move after 236S, but there will always be a huge gap that can be easily jumped out of.

Can continue a combo after 236S if Faust is close enough, which leads to Going My Way. Because the flower can appear offscreen if Faust is too close to the corner, this isn't always consistent (though it's pretty dang consistent).


Rubber Neck hits overhead and is plus on block. Won't hit some crouching opponents, and requires the opponent to be close. Primarily combo filler, or a gimmicky way to annoy your opponent into doing something if he's respecting you too much.


Surprise Surprise is the pogo version of the item throw. Slightly faster than the ground version, but functionally identical.


Going My Way off of the pogo. Very unsafe on block, so either use as a combo ender, or RC/FRC the move after the the last hit (frames 41-46) to continue pressure. In the corner, the RC/FRC enables a combo extension with falling j.K or j.H into 5K and a rejump.

Hack 'n' Slash

214H

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. Invuln Level
15×8 Air FD (100 pixels) 5 48 12 3

Mettagiri. A grounded proximity unblockable where Faust shreds his opponent with his scalpel. Although used similarly to a command grab, this move is a special case: the game will check if the opponent is within range and throwable on the frame H is input. If not, Faust does the whiff animation. If so, Faust does the attack animation, and even if the opponent jumps in that time, they'll still be caught.

Allows for a follow-up combo in the corner (5P > 2S > etc.) or with RC.

Due to 48 unblockable active frames and its unusual nature, this attack often leads to strange interactions with strike invulnerable or throw invulnerable moves.

From the Front/Behind/Above

214P/K/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. Invuln Level
214P 44 All 51 1 30 -17 21~32F Strike
33~44F All
3
214K 44 All 51 1 30 -17 21~32F Strike
33~44F All
3
214S 38 High 47 20 26+6 after landing 21~32F, 47~47F Strike
33~42F All
3

Door. Faust hides under a rug, and teleports to a door in front/behind the opponent. All meterless versions of 214X can be avoided by jumping forward and blocking back, though good use of items may prevent them from doing so.


P version appears in front of the opponent, K appears behind the opponent.

  • FRC point 49~51F (right after Faust reappears) which can be used to perform a mix-up/Mettagiri immediately after the teleport, or to make the teleport safe.
  • In some instances you can use the back version of the door to avoid pressure, or to get out of the corner, especially with the FRC, but never rely on it.

The S version will cause Faust to appear from the sky and do a diving attack that hits overhead. Faust does a flipping animation after it hits, and can be easily punished even after landing.

  • Worse than the door, but has two different FRC points: one before Faust finishes hiding under the rug (21~22F), and after Faust bounces off his opponent (14~17F after bounce). These can help make the move relatively safe.

Items

  • Data listed in [ ] is for the Pogo version of Nani ga deru kana?
  • Moves with Item listed in their command column are randomly thrown by Nani ga Deru kana? and Na-na-na-nani ga deru kana?

Food

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. Invuln Level
Donut Heals 30 53 [51] 216
Chocolate 53 [51] 216
Chikuwa Heals 15 53 [51] 216

Donuts heal some HP, but nothing else. You cannot use item throw while it is out, so you don't really want to see this. Grab it if you can, but don't get yourself killed.


Chocolate doesn't heal any HP but gives a nice chunk of tension. Generally better than a donut, but don't give in to the sugar addiction! May be worth picking a fight over depending on how scary your opponent is with meter and how much you need it.


Chikuwa heals some HP, and maxes tension pulse. Anyone who knows what this does will want it, so it often forces you to pick a fight - if for no other reason than giving your opponent a maxed out tension pulse is often a complete disaster.

Hammer

Dumbbell

Coin

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. Invuln Level
10 All 13 [9] 169 [171] 3

Faust throws a single coin that has a hitbox until it tumbles along the ground, similar to Johnny's coins. Though it only does a little damage, the coin is very active and inflicts the "Oissu?" effect on hit for the rest of the round, which increases the damage of Holler Again! and causes it to groundbounce the opponent. This also powers up 214D to give a similar higher ground bounce with much more hitstun.

The trajectory is random, so it may or may not reach the opponent in a given situation.

Time Bomb

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. Invuln Level
80 All 134 [132] 12 5

Faust throws a bomb that quickly lands on the ground, and explodes in a massive blast after a couple seconds. This is both a dangerous item, and a useful one because the resulting explosion hits Faust as well.

Most people who know the matchup at all will respect the bomb and try to escape it by jumping out of the way or blocking it - which can enable you to do throw or a blockstring into a jump-cancellable normal/door special/5D just before the bomb explodes.

It can be tempting to play with fire and control/mixup your opponent with the mental frame advantage the bomb provides, but for goodness' sakes be careful.

Minis/Chibis

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. Invuln Level
Chibi Faust 25 All 39 [35] 3
Chibi Robo-Ky 25 All 39 [35] 3
Chibi Potemkin 25×3 All 13 [9] 5

All of the chibi-characters Faust throws creates useful oki situations, and you can expect the opponent to try to go over them, so predict this and punish their jump attempts. If they want to block it then you can go for a mixup before it hits, but don't let them stuff you with a reversal, as some opponents are prone to try. All chibis are invincible in the air until they land.


Faust throws an adorable mini-version of himself that will crawl along the ground after he lands and will hit the opponent once. Will float downward in a simple angle.


Robo-ky is effectively similar, but will float side to side as he is falling. Controls the air a little better, so follow him, and he will create similar yomi situations to mini-Faust when he lands.

  • Will change direction upon landing to whichever direction facing the opponent.
  • Removes OTG on hit.

The greatest of the chibi-pets, Potemkin will fall quickly and moves very slowly on the ground. Will hit 3 times before he tags out, so expect major pain. The opponent REALLY doesn't want to block this, so most will try to get away as quickly as possible. Use j.H to keep them in their place.

Washpan

Meteors

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. Invuln Level
36×6 All 196 [192] 5

After a delay, the Meteors will fill a portion of the screen causing much blockstun. The meteors won't change their designated location after it goes into the air, so if the opponent moves forward, they can avoid them entirely. Just don't let them do that and you are fine. If they respect the meteors, do a mixup to make them regret it.

Note that the spread of each individual meteor is somewhat random, so it's possible to have a very sad meteor spread that completely misses your opponent. This is pretty rare, though.

Poison Vial

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. Invuln Level
10 All 89 [86] 50 2

Faust throws a poison vial that has no hitbox. Once it lands, it spews a poison gas cloud. The cloud is active for nearly a full second and will still inflict poison status even if Faust is in hitstun, so it's one of his best combo breaker items. The cloud causes negligible hitstun, and the timing of the hit can be deceptive, which makes it very useful for grab mixups if your opponent decided to block it on the ground.

You can throw another item after the cloud has been on the ground for a short time - about half its active frames. Note that the cloud will cause Rerere no Tsuki to drop after the first hit, but the second hit is +15 on block so you can continue pressure, or go for a reset.

Force Breaks

BAM! Outta Nowhere

214D

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. Invuln Level
60 High/Air 19 6 12 +1 1~8F Below Chest 5

FB Chop. Not the most effective use of 25 meter, but you are airborne on frame one with a somewhat high profile, so if you can predict lows it can act as a nice punish. Considering Faust's otherwise lacklustre defence, FB Chop can an appealing "hey, why not?" option.

  • Special cancellable, so it can sometimes be useful for a surprise overhead. Even easier to see than 6H or 5D (which are also kinda easy to see), so you'll usually want to go for j.2K FDC anyway.
  • Ground bounces on hit and a potential combo follow-up, usually dash 5K or 2S depending on height.
  • On counter hit, there's even more hitstun, and your opponent will fall all the way back down to the ground.
    • The Coin item will power up FB Chop and enforce a groundbounce similar to a counter hit, even on normal hit.
  • Faust can also combo into FB Chop from 6H against non-tiny characters, which gives a huge burst of damage even with something simple like 5K > standard air combo.

FB Rerere no Choutsuki

j.236D

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. Invuln Level
40 All 14 Until landing 1 -10 4

FB Pogo. Faust quickly gets on his pogo stick in midair and drops downward, taking your previous aerial angle into account. Because it's extremely fast this is a fantastic Force Break that can end up beating some anti-air attempts. Because air trajectory affects it, j.2K is a helpful for sending it on the right path for a blockstring or a combo. Faust will remain in the pogo stance after he lands, so after the initial hit, it is the same as the regular version.

FB Pogo can also be used to extend combos fairly reliably for 25 meter (FB Pogo > Pogo P > Pogo Going My Way), usually from an air combo into j.D or an FDC j.K overhead into drill. The FDC extension is particularly important because it's more consistent and more damaging than a simple drill > Going My Way or trying to link off of drill.

This One's on the House

Gettin' to the Good Part -> 236D

FB From Behind

D after 214K

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. Invuln Level
60 All 9 1 30 -17 1~8F Strike 3

FB Door. This is a much faster version of Faust's original K door Because of the speed, the FB Door can be an effective mixup when your opponent is preoccupied, and can punish many fullscreen attacks and zoning tools on reaction.

  • Because you are unable to use the FB after the other 2 versions of the teleport, it can be predictable if used too liberally, so keep it as a surprise.
  • Wallbounces on counter hit, usually enabling a dash 5K/2S converstion.
  • Using the FRC timing on 6~8F, Faust can spend half his tension bar for an unpredictable mixup, notably with FRC > Hack 'n' Slash.

Despite this move's incredible properties, it inherits the same inconsistent positioning as his normal door teleports, and Faust can sometimes appear in front of his opponent and whiff completely, especially if his opponent was moving backwards. Such is life.

Overdrives

W-W-What Could This Be?

236236P

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. Invuln Level
1+6~ Total 46 1~6F Strike

Faust tosses four random items. This super ignores the item limits, so you can use it even if other items are already out (including after another super). By its very nature, the results from this super are completely unpredictable and can sometimes lead to a measly 4 donuts, or a deadly mix of bombs, meteors and mini-potemkins. Bombs have a tendency to override the effects of some of the other items by blowing them up, or by virtue of out-lasting the thrown items.

If you are feeling adventurous, you can use the super on knockdown, or if your opponent is respecting you too much. The average results are actually pretty decent, but if you don't want to rely on faith, Meter can be more reliably dumped into other things. If you want something really exciting, item throw > item super > item super is pretty much the best possible thing you can do in a match, especially after a gold burst.

Shigekiteki Zetsumei Ken

236236S

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. Invuln Level
30+alpha Low 11+1 80 66 -46 1~15F All
16~17F Strike
5

Faust's true revesal. On hit starts a minigame in which you set an angel with one of the 4 buttons, and if they hit one of the three devils, they are dealt the full damage from the super. Otherwise the super will backfire and you'll end up taking damage instead, and in some cases the opponent can even combo off of the hit.

  • Failure to choose a button before your opponent results in auto-failure, so be sure to act fast.
  • Massive recovery, but can FRC'd throughout it's full duration.

While throwing caution to the wind can be fun, it's best to avoid this super unless you really need a reversal. Can be used as a combo ender in some instances, but the damage is prorated heavily to the point where it's rarely worth it.

Instant Kill

This Week's Yamaban

During IK Mode: 236236H

Colors

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.

  1. Only selectable on the Arcade and PC-Rollback versions of the game.
  2. 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.

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