GGST/Sol Badguy/Starter

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Pressuring the Opponent:

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  c.S
  Plus When you are able to freely act, but your opponent cannot (usually because they are still trapped in block stun from your attack). Being plus (or "positive") in a fighting game is quite strong; it means you always have a headstart on your next attack, even if it's only by a very slim margin. with great reward on hit.

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  f.S
  Forward advancing and Plus When you are able to freely act, but your opponent cannot (usually because they are still trapped in block stun from your attack). Being plus (or "positive") in a fighting game is quite strong; it means you always have a headstart on your next attack, even if it's only by a very slim margin..

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  Wild Throw 623K
  High damage command grab.

Controlling the Ground:

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  2S
  Disjointed low.

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  2D
  Low with an extremely low profile When a character's hurtbox is entirely beneath an opponent's attack. This can be caused by crouching, certain moves, and being short..

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  6S
  Disjointed mid-range poke.

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  6H
  Extremely fast but risky call-out and punishing tool.

Controlling the Air:

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  5K
  Privileged 3 frame normal.

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  6P
  Universal Anti-Air.

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  623S
  Sol's faster meterless DP Dragon Punch A move that has invulnerability during its startup, long recovery, and a rising motion..

Combos

A combo notation guide can be found at the top of Sol's Combo page as well as a more extensive list of combos. A detailed explanation can be found on the Notation page.

Close Range K Starter Ground ComboGreat way to mash out of pressure with 5K.
59-82 Damage (Depends on starter and whether or not the combo uses the follow-up to Bandit Revolver)

Very Easy

5K or 2K > 2D > 236K(K)
This combo is Sol's standard meterless conversion off a grounded K normal. It causes a Soft Knockdown A knockdown that puts the character into a state that may allow the character to get up off the ground earlier than a Hard Knockdown, giving the offender less options for continuing offense., which allows Sol to use f.S as a Meaty Attack Hitting an opponent to cover the moment as they lose invincibility. The most common one is performing an attack early on okizeme to gain frame advantage and bait reversals. to start his pressure game described below.

The two K starters into 2D include 5K and 2K. 5K is usually used as a way to stop the opponent's offense due to its 3 frame start-up and long range. While 2K is usually used for frame traps after a blocked f.S.

This combo also works as a jump in starter from j.S for easy air to ground conversions.

If okizeme From Japanese "起き攻め". Attacking an opponent about to wake up after they were knocked down, usually with meaty attacks or mix-ups. is more of a priority, then check out this version of the combo here.

Close Range BnB A staple combo that is simple yet effective. c.S Ground ComboA staple combo that grants amazing pressure on hit.
98-134 Damage (Depends on starter)

Easy

c.S > delay f.S > 5H > 236KK
This combo is one that all Sol players know and love, due to it being easy to Hit Confirm To perform the first hit of a combo, and performing follow up attacks if the first hit successfully hits the opponent. off of a blocked c.S > f.S > 5H string, as if the 5H does not hit, he can cancel into Gun FlameGuardAllStartup18RecoveryTotal 54Advantage-10 on block for a way to disengage with his opponent. In addition, Sol’s f.S is plus on block, allowing for easy frame trap An offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with their own.s with 5H.

This combo also works if you start from a mid range f.S hit, all you have to do is cut out the c.S and you will be able to do the exact same combo with no other executional changes.

This combo also gives an opportunity for a meaty after the Bandit Revolver with f.S, which starts Sol's Pressure To attack the opponent continuously and leave little room for counter attacks. game, this can create an opportunity for guaranteed offense. For more information on Sol's pressure game, click here.

Mid Range 6S Ground ComboVery good way to poke, stay safe, and convert into a knockdown.
79 Damage

Very Easy

6S > 236KK
This combo is amazing to use in Neutral When neither player is in an advantageous position in terms of stage position. as a confirm due to 6SGuardAllStartup15Recovery20Advantage-9's long range, disjointed hitbox and decent amount of active frames, making it a a powerful tool for controlling space. It also gives similar okizeme to the combo described above. Do note that at longer ranges, you will be forced to skip the first hit of 236K and instead mash your way to the second hit, possibly giving slightly worse okizeme.

You can also confirm into Gun Flame on block for a safe way to reset into neutral to try hitting 6S again.

Combo Cheat Sheet

All of the above BnB A staple combo that is simple yet effective. combos at a glance:

Combo	Position	Notes
5K or 2K > 2D > 236K(K)	Anywhere	K Button BnB
c.S > delay f.S > 5H > 236KK	Anywhere	c.S BnB
6S > 236KK	Anywhere	6S Confirm

Pressure

A far more detailed explanation of Sol's Pressure can be found on Sol's Strategy Page.

Block Strings

Sol's offensive is relatively freeform, focused primarily on using his powerful strike/throw mix-ups to make the opponent commit to jumps or mashing out of blockstrings. After initiating any blockstring, you have the options of either continuing the string or mixing in a throw. Your opponent has three main options: continuing to block, jumping or attacking. Choosing to finish the string with strikes will interrupt jumps or attacks, but gives up your turn against blocking opponents. Throwing will open them up if they block, but loses to jumping and attacking.

Example Block Strings:

5K > 6S > (dl) 236P

c.S > (dl) f.S > (dl) 5H > (dl) 236P

6S > (dl) 236P

2K > 2D > (dl) 236P

Further Learning

Sol has a much deeper pool of Combos that he is capable of doing most of which are based around Volcanic ViperGuardAllStartup13Recovery19+10 LandingAdvantage-26's Clean Hit When certain attacks in Guilty Gear hit a very specific part of an opponent's hurtbox. These well-aimed attacks will cause some positive benefit for the attacker, like a higher launch or a wall bounce. property and routing into it as frequently as possible.

• Sol's Combo Page explains in detail Sol's entire combo theory as well as listing a variety of more difficult, niche, or character specific combos that make Sol hit even harder.
• Sol's Strategy page explains how to enforce and convert into strike throw situations, as well as detailing Sol's safejump A very well-timed jump attack on a character who is rising from a knockdown. Your goal is to attack extremely close to when you land so that, if the character performs an invincible reversal attack, you will land and be able to block. The opponent is then forced to block your jumping attack, since reversaling doesn't work, which will give you some nice pressure and hopefully an opening.s and meaty Hitting an opponent to cover the moment as they lose invincibility. The most common one is performing an attack early on okizeme to gain frame advantage and bait reversals. FafnirGuardAll (Guard Crush)Startup24Recovery16Advantage+11 setups.

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