GGACR/Testament

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Guilty Bits Character Intro

Normal Moves

Ground Normals

5P

5K

c.S

f.S

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. Invulnerability

Testament's 6P does not fill the same role as most 6Ps in Guilty Gear. Although it is upper body invulnerable, its main use is as a mixup tool instead of an anti-air.
This attack is one of the fastest overheads in the game, and can be gatlinged into from any of Testament's close range buttons.

6P becomes especially potent when paired with FB Phantom Soul (FB Skull) or EXE Beast. FB Skull can force most opposing characters to crouch which gives Testament a free curse or combo, and EXE Beast can be used to catch the opponent attempting to escape or punish 6P.

  • Forces crouching state on hit.
  • Initial prorate 85%.

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

Additional Frame Data:
Upper body invulnerable 1~>5F. Above the knees invulnerable 6~>19F.

6K

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 may look like a poke, but it is actually a combo ender and extender.
The hitbox does not cover the space between Testament and the head of the scythe which makes it very prone to whiffing if used as a poke. Additionally the move requires meter in order to be safe. Because of these properties players should avoid using 6H in neutral without careful consideration. It is also important to note that on hit, 6H must be FRC'ed after hitstop.

As a combo ender 6H has many desirable properties as listed below.

  • Fully untechable on CH.
  • Floats on air hit.
  • Knocks down on grounded hit and on air counter hit.

Gatling Options: none

Additional Frame Data:
Untechable for 32F. FRC timing 17~21F.

3H

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

This move is primarily used in order to confirm f.S into a combo. Because the move cannot be special canceled after the first 2 hits and because the move has knockback on each hit of the attack players should cancel this move into a special before the third hit.
3H is Testament's longest range normal and as such sees additional fringe use as last resort method to force the opponent to block.

The hurtbox extends significantly throughout the duration of the move which makes this move particularly prone to counter poking.

  • Only the first 2 hits are special cancellable.
  • Restands the opponent on hit.

Gatling Options: none

Additional Frame Data:
Staggers on ground hit (max 31F).

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

This move is a slightly abnormal 5D. Testament leans backwards, moving his hurtbox with him, before becoming the slowest universal overhead in the game.

This move is not a projectile, but has some attributes that resemble a projectile. The attack's hitboxes are gauranteed to come out after f25 even if Testament gets hit. The attack is also very disjointed and has an FRC point before the move becomes active which allows the user to feint it.

  • Fully untechable on air CH.

Gatling Options: none

Additional Frame Data:
CH state from 1~>24F. FRC timing 17~>18F.


2P

2K

2S

2H

2D

Air Normals

j.P

j.K

j.S

j.H

j.D


Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

Air Throw

Dead Angle Attack


Special Moves

Phantom Soul (Skull)

236P/K


Curse Attacks

Automatic after curse

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
High Tackle
Middle Tackle
Feathers
Transformation Attack

The crow can will attack in the following patterns (K extensions noted in parentheses):

  • Middle Tackle, Middle Tackle, Transformation Attack, Feathers, High Tackle (Middle Tackle, Transformation Attack, Transformation Attack)
  • Feathers, Transformation Attack, Middle Tackle, High Tackle, High Tackle (Middle Tackle, Transformation Attack, Feathers)
  • High Tackle, Feathers, Middle Tackle, Transformation Attack, Feathers (Transformation Attack, High Tackle, Middle Tackle)
  • Transformation Attack, Transformation Attack, High Tackle, Feathers, Feathers (Middle Tackle, High Tackle, High Tackle)


Badlands

214P (Air OK)


EXE Beast

41236S/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
H

Main ranged oki/pressure tool.

  • Appears behind the opponent, works well if they've been pushed out.
  • +12 on block, active for 20, extremely difficult for opponents to avoid if properly spaced and timed.
  • Can be held to delay the move's activation.
  • Comes with an FRC about halfway into its startup for safety or for going in while the move is out.
  • Will force the opponent to Dead Angle in the wrong direction if they attempt it.
  • Can be used in conjunction with Lucht Warrant for some dirty crossup setups.
  • Goes away if Testament is hit.

H is similar use to the S version, but comes with its own quirks.

  • Appears in front of the opponent, good for closer ranged pressure or if traps are behind them already.
  • Slightly slower than the S version, but one frame more advantageous.
  • Has an extremely wide FRC window on frames 2-9 for immediately allowing Testament to take another action.
    • Using this FRC ASAP can allow Testament to throw it out during a gap in an opponent's pressure.
  • Can be summoned alongside the S version, allowing both to be on screen simultaneously.

Warrant

214K

Lucht Warrant

22P/K

HITOMI

214S

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
Normal
Powered Up

Testament plants a tree at his current location.

  • Trees pop up when the opponent passes over them. If it connects, it launches them and allows for combo followups.
  • Forces the opponent to mindful when they have Testament blocking.
  • Removes OTG state on hit, allowing Testament to perform some very unusual combos.
  • Comes with an FRC to make the planting animation much safer and potentially bait a punish attempt.
  • Knocks down on counter hit.
  • Can have a max of 2 trees planted at any time.
  • Trees will disappear if Testament is hit, but can still activate and hit within 16 frames of Testament being hit.
  • Trees must be FD blocked in the air.

Powered up tree comes with significant buffs on top of every other strong point of normal trees:

  • Substantially larger tree, which poisons on hit.
  • Launches even higher than normal trees, and are fully untechable, for easier confirms and longer combos and poison time.
  • Does not go away even if Testament is hit, forcing the opponent to remain even more aware than before.
  • Still removes OTG on hit, which, in conjunction with poison, only makes tree combos even more dangerous.
  • Additionally, it is possible to have 2 normal trees and 2 powered up ones on the field, for a maximum of 4.

Zeinest

214H (Air OK)

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
Ground Normal
Air Normal
Ground Powered Up
Air Powered Up

Sets a web/net trap. Will activate immediately if the opponent is in the activation space.

  • On hit, freezes the opponent in place for some time.
  • Nets do not deactivate when Testament is hit, so they can act as a deterrent and force the opponent to keep cognizant and adjust their combos to avoid getting hit while hitting Testament.
  • Commonly used to keep them stationary and set up for a Badlands conversion. Will release their hold when Testament hits the opponent with anything else.
  • Can work as an Anti-air.
  • Can have a max of 2 at one time.
  • Nets can be removed by attacking or blocking them. When attacked, causes the opponent's attack to lose 1 active frame.

Powered web is indicated by the purple skeleton on hit.

  • Holds opponent in place for MUCH longer than normal nets.
  • Does not break when Testament hits the opponent, which allows for some interesting combos.
  • While these can be destroyed the same way as the normal ones, when an opponent attacks one, they will be stuck in hitstop for 9F in addition to losing an active frame.
  • It is possible to have 2 normal webs and 2 powered up ones on the field, for a maximum of 4.


Force Breaks

Grave Digger

214D (Air OK)

FB Phantom Soul

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. Invulnerability

D Skull Minimum Height

An enhanced version of K skull which homes in on the opponent and slowly follows them. The projectile becomes active roughly one second after Testament has completed his animation. The player can see when the skull is inactive or active based on aura around the skull. If the skull has an aura, it is active.
FB Skull will move downwards to an opponent, but only to a minimum height (pictured to the right).

This move is a great options in most matchups because the minimum height is low enough that it will force opponents to crouch or risk getting cursed. This allows Testament to set up overheads consistently.

  • Applies the cursed status on hit and on block.
  • Uses the curse patterns from K Phantom Soul.
  • Goes through other projectiles.
  • Disappears if Testament is hit.

Overdrives

Nightmare Circular

632146S/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
H
S

Testament's only reversal, except it's not invincible after the flash (which may actually work in your favor)

  • Massive Hitbox and Safe on block. Poisons and knocks down on hit.
  • Converts on Counter Hit.
  • Due to the lack of full startup invul, this move can be thrown right before it starts if the opponent is close enough.
  • The hit can also be low profiled or reversal'd through.
  • However, if the move *trades* and Testament is not knocked down, you may be able to capitalize and continue the hit into a combo.

632146S is a delayed version, acting more as a trap and deterrent.

  • Comes out several seconds later, but the hit acts essentially the same as the H version
  • Will not go away if Testament is hit. Can save you if you get tagged.
  • Has one frame more invincibility than the H version, but can act as a fakeout against those baiting the reversal.
  • Can still end up getting you tagged, use sparingly.
  • The super flash is immediate, which can give away your intentions to the eagle-eyed.

Master of Puppets

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

Super which scores knockdown and allows Testament to buff his traps.

  • Primarily a combo ender due to the knockdown and extended time for setup.
  • Grants Testament 3 "dolls" (2 on first hit, 1 on second), buffing traps on following use.
  • Can be FRC'd after the first hit to allow for combos.

Additional Frame Data: Strike invincible 7~12F. 1st hit staggers opponent on ground hit (max 85F). 1st hit blows back opponent and fully untechable on air hit. 2nd hit knocks down opponent on hit. Forced prorate 90%. FRC timing 17~21F. Gives MoP stocks on hit(1st hit gives 2, 2nd gives 1). Testament can hold a maximum of 4 stocks.


Instant Kill

Seventh Sign

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.

Navigation

To edit frame data, edit values in GGACR/Testament/Data.