GGXRD-R2/Potemkin

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Frame Data

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Overview

Overview

Potemkin is Guilty Gear's mainstay grappler. Potemkin uses short blockstrings combined with approaching moves like Hammerfall to overwhelm and confuse his opponent into making a mistake, then punishes their reaction or lack thereof.

 Potemkin  Potemkin uses short blockstrings combined with approaching moves like Hammerfall to overwhelm and confuse his opponent into making a mistake, then punishes their reaction or lack thereof.

Pros

Cons

• Potemkin Buster: The command grab that defines Potemkin. Blazing fast with huge range and damage, it lends itself well for use on offense and on defence when combined with universal mechanics and his great backdash.
• Powerful Backdash: A contender for the best backdash. A very good tool to get out of pressure situations due to being fully invincible until its final frame.
• Obscene Corner Damage: Some of the highest damaging conversions in the game off corner hits or Potemkin Buster.
• High Stun Potential: A number of Potemkin's combos use normals with high stun modifiers, making a stun a big threat. His Giganter Kai super also has a huge stun modifier, giving him combos that stun from one touch.
• Massive Stamina: The highest effective health in the game. Potemkin has a defense modifier of 0.93. He also has the highest stun resistance in the entire game, making him borderline impossible to stun.
• Unique Antizoning Options: F.D.B and Slidehead allow Potemkin to deal with zoning.

• Corner Reliant: His midscreen pressure suffers from not having strong ways to discourage Fuzzy Jump A form of defence where the defender switches from blocking to jumping at a specific time in order to block a strike then jump when there's a gap. Typically used to defend against tick throws.s and he lacks damage without the corner.
• Slow: Potemkin cannot run or airdash, and has 5f jump startup. This makes approaching the opponent difficult and linear, and Hammerfall is not a suitable replacement for these shortcomings.
• Weak to Zoning: While he has F.D.B and Slidehead, Potemkin still struggles to deal with matchups where his opponent would rather stay out of his range.
• Large: Big hurtbox that makes him more susceptible to instant overheads, F-shiki Sometimes known as "Fuzzy Overhead". When you are in blockstun, you can switch high/low blocking, but your blocking animation and hurtbox does not change until you leave blockstun or block another attack. F-Shikis take advantage of this and use overheads that would miss on crouching characters, but not on standing characters.s, and character specific combos.

Potemkin
Defense
x0.94
Guts Rating
3
Weight
[94] Super Heavy
Stun Resistance
80
Prejump
5F
Backdash
21F (1~20F invuln)
Wakeup Timing
24F (Face Up)/ 22F (Face Down)
Unique Movement Options
No Run Hammer Fall I.C.P.M
Fastest Attack
Reversals

Normal Moves

5P

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
11	Mid	5	5	6	1

Jab. While this is your fastest normal, the punching animation is very high, causing it to whiff on crouchers. Because of this, 5P is mostly reserved for anti airing rather than abare and other standard 5P things

Gatling Options: 5P, 2P, 6P, 5K, 2K, 6K, c.S, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	1	6	7

• can whiff cancel into 5P,2P,5K,2K from frame 8

5K

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
22	Low	10	9	9	-4

Low normal that works best as an oki tool due to its high number of active frames making it very easy to hit meaty. Also great for catching backdashes!

Gatling Options: 6K, c.S, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 5D, 2D

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	2	10	7

c.S

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
40	Mid	8	3	11	-1

A quick, close range jump cancellable normal that sees most use as combo or blockstring filler due to its good gatlings and jump cancel.

Gatling Options: 6K, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 5D, 2D

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	2	10	7

f.S

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
36	Mid	11	7	18	-11

5H's higher hitting brother, f.S is a long-range poke with a slight upward angle. Excellent at swatting IADs and distant air approaches as well as controlling the ground in front of you, even if the reward isn't always high on hit.

Beware low profile moves such as  Sol's Grand ViperGuardLowx2~6,
Midx3Startup17Recovery37+10 after landingAdvantage-56, which will zoom under f.S and punish you.

Gatling Options: 2S, 5H, 2H, 5D, 2D

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	2	10	7

5H

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  The long arm of Zeppian Law

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
55	Mid	15	7	16	-4

One of Potemkin's best pokes. It is huge, has solid and easy reward on counterhit at most ranges, and is mostly safe on block at -4. Has a lower hitbox than f.S, so it's not recommended to prevent air approaches in the same manner. Can be used to keep opponents honest at range, or to keep them blocking so you can approach with HammerfallGuardMidStartup18[31]Recovery33Advantage-16.

Close hit combos into Hammerfall. On CH you can follow up with Hammerfall from any range, though if 5H catches an extended hurtbox it can fail to combo.

Similar to f.S, this move is susceptible to low profiles. Don't get too predictable!

Gatling Options: 5D, 2D

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	4	20	6

6P

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
42	Mid	11	7	19	-9	1~4F Upper body 5~12F Above Knees

The go-to anti-air. It has impressive upper-body invulnerability and a sizable hitbox, which is good because it's really only any good when it counter hits. A normal hit will lead to pretty much nothing, except for a very close hit where you can link 5P into Heat KnuckleGuardUnblockable Hit GrabStartup12Recovery21Advantage+14. On counter hit, you can combo into Heat knuckle at most ranges and an air series into I.C.P.MGuardMidStartup13Recovery29Advantage- at certain ranges

Upper body invuln frames 1~22.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	3	14	5

• float opponent on hit, normal hit untechable for 30f, counter hit untechable for 39f

6K

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
40	Mid	16	8	20	-9

An integral forward advancing normal, both in pressure and in corner combos.

Since it clears lot of space in a short amount of time, this can be used to stick to your opponent in blockstring. On normal block, cancelling to FlickGuardMidStartup19Recovery12Advantage+2 leaves a 1f gap, cancelling to HammerfallGuardMidStartup18[31]Recovery33Advantage-16 true strings but a slight delay will leave a gap, and cancelling to Hammerfall Brake will leave you +2! When combining all these options, 6K becomes a formidable threat as a pressure tool as it becomes a prime point to tick throw, reset pressure, or do a devastating frametrap. A savvy defender will look to instant block this move, as it takes most of the sting out of it on block by making the special cancel gaps larger and making it minus if cancelled to Hammerfall Brake. They may also use FD to push you out to make 6K whiff if you're not careful with your blockstrings

In the corner, 6K works excellent as a frametrap to catch jumps as on air hit it causes a long enough wallsplat to loop into itself through [6K > Hammerfall Brake]xN. These loops are a staple combo filler in the corner due to dealing very high damage.

• On air hit, causes approximately 36f of wallsplat.
• Staggers on counterhit

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	4	20	6

• Blows opponent away on airhit
• Wallstick(normal hit 36F/counter hit 72F)
• Ground counter hit staggers opponent. max: 29F
• Stagger recovery lv 1/2/3/max: 20/17/14/14F

6H

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
80	Mid	23	5	30	-16

His longest reaching normal, and his most damaging, but not suited to standard poking due to its slow startup. Instead, it can be seen as combo filler or as a situational combo starter

Midscreen, there is no meterless followup on normal hit, but they are launched a far distance towards the corner. On counterhit, the same applies. Closer to the corner, 6H's value as a combo starter drastically increases. In the corner, a slightly spaced normal hit 6H has meterless followups on a majority of the cast that leads to dealing 50%, and a counterhit 6H will lead to a practical, meterless TOD on half the cast from slightly closer than round start position. As a result, 6H is most commonly used to fish for counterhits or as a combo starter after a stun.

• On hit, blows the opponent backwards. Grounded hits float upward slightly in addition to this.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	4	20	6

• Blows opponent away on hit(knockdown)
• Counter hit roll for 82F
• Stun value: 120

5D

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  Do not get hit by this

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
30	High	27	2(2)2(2)2	8	+1

Universal overhead. Punish tool, combo tool, and occasional surprise mixup tool.

5D has incredible reward when you can land it. A simple homing dash combo in the corner will deal extreme damage, and a homing jump that ends with I.C.P.MGuardMidStartup13Recovery29Advantage- has a great deal of corner carry. Much like other 5Ds, it's fairly difficult to use in pressure due to its slow startup, obvious animation, and orange glow. However, its high reward on hit make it worth trying occasionally.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
Initial: 80%	4	20	20

• Maximum 1 Hit

2P

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  How to win round start

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
12	Mid	6	4	6	±0

2P is a great normal that does just about everything you could ask of a P normal, except anti air.

It has amazing range that reaches at round start, and is only 6f Startup The time before an attack is active including the first active frame. For example, an attack with 10F startup means the attack will do nothing for 9 frames, then hit the opponent on the 10th frame., making it a great abare tool when BusterGuardGround Throw: 308000Startup3RecoveryTotal 40Advantage+62 doesn't work, and it has a short total duration and good active frames making it a good low-commitment poke. It also has great gatlings making it a good pressure starter as well as being able to combo into 5K and 2K at close range, but they can whiff at max range.

Gatling Options: 5P, 2P, 6P, 5K, 2K, 6K, c.S, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 5D, 2D

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	0	3	8

• can be self-canceled into 2P from frame 14

2K

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
16	Low	7	4	14	-6

2K is a simple normal. It is faster than 5K and better range, making it more desirable in neutral and pressure while 5K remains preferable for oki. It has good gatlings, but it only combos into c.S, f.S, and 2D.

Gatling Options: 6K, c.S, f.S, 2S, 2H, 5D, 2D

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	1	6	7

2S

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
36	Mid	14	3	20	-6

2S is a fairly large button that sees use in pressure and in neutral as a poke.

Lots of normals gatling into this, and it staggers on counterhit, making it a good frametrap tool. When combined with its 6K gatling, 2S being 0 on block when cancelled to Hammerfall Brake turns it into a solid point to tick throw, reset pressure, and frametrap from. Though it has less range than f.S and 5H, it can also be used as a poke as it gatlings to 2D for a simple knockdown at all ranges

Gatling Options: 6K, 2H, 5D, 2D

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	3	14	6

• stagger opponent on CH. Max Duration 29f
• Stagger recovery lv 1/2/3/max: 21/18/14/14F

2H

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
60	Mid	13	5	35	-21

2H is a slow but high reaching normal with short horizontal range. One of Potemkin's best counterhit starters, and decent at anti airing too.

As an anti-air, this normal is not recommended over 6P as it has no upper body invuln with similar startup, but is still usable on prediction. Its high vertical reach makes it best used on hard reading an air approach, or to hit someone high in the sky

On hit, 2H combos into an air series using HammerfallGuardMidStartup18[31]Recovery33Advantage-16 Brake. On counter hit, the victim is unable to tech at all, leading to big damage and corner carry, or even a stun with Giganter KaiGuardMidStartup9+8RecoveryTotal 50Advantage±0. When combined with Hammerfall Brake making 2H +2 on block, this normal becomes a dangerous threat when applied properly.

Gatling Options: 5D, 2D

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	4	20	6

• Floats opponent on hit
• Normal hit untechable for 30f, Counter hit knockdown.
• Stun value: 82

2D

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  This knocked down? Congrats. You can start winning now.

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
35	Low	12	5	14	-2

Complimentary low poke to 2K and key grounded knockdown button.

Most grounded combos will end in this normal as it gives a safejump on hit, or just a normal meaty. In pressure, 2D's lack of cancel options means that it ends your pressure on block, but it's nigh unpunishable at only -2 with decent pushback. It can also be used on oki when you're too far away for 5K but it's better to use a normal with special cancels, like f.S, to continue pressure

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	3	14	6

j.P

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
18	High / Air	7	6	6

A quick elbow jab. Potemkin bunches up into a ball for this one, shrinking his hurtbox somewhat, but not enough to make a huge difference. Cancels into itself and all his other aerial attacks, and is a good choice for air-to-air combat. If the opponent blocks, keep pressing it until you both land and you can set up pressure or go straight for a grab. Additionally, since j.S gatlings back into j.P, you can use j.S as a jump-in, cancel into j.P if they block, then use the reduced blockstun to put them into a Buster (or bait their escape attempt!).

Gatling Options: j.P, j.K, j.S, j.H, j.D

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	0	3	8

j.K

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
24	High / Air	10	8	13

A Mario-esque jumping kick. Also like Mario, Potemkin can bounce off his opponents with this, since it's his only aerial attack that can be jump canceled.

Gatling Options: j.P, j.S

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	2	10	7

j.S

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
36	High / Air	13	6	23

An overhead hammer swing with both fists. Covers a good amount of space, going from slightly above to well below Potemkin as the active frames complete. Desirable as a jump-in for its hitbox, its ability to cancel into j.P for grab setups, and the fact that it staggers grounded opponents on counter hit, allowing combos directly into Potemkin Buster (or anything else you might want to try). Air counter hits provide pretty decent untechable time, allowing you to combo into Heat Knuckle after landing, depending on the height.

Gatling Options: j.P, j.H, j.D

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	2	10	7

• Staggers opponent on ground counter hit. Max duration 29f
• Stagger recovery lv 1/2/3/max: 23/20/17/14F

j.H

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
45	High / Air	12	6	16

Potemkin crosses his arms in front of him for a body splash. Massive horizontal hurtbox, hitting on both sides of his center line. The legs hit lower than the arms, making its usefulness as a jump-in dependent entirely on how ambiguous you can make it as a crossup. Can be canceled into ICPM, but only combos at certain heights.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	3	14	6

j.D

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
50	All	13	Until Grounded	9 After Landing

Potemkin thrusts his arms out, hovering in the air briefly, then drops to the ground butt-first. His extended arms drastically widen his hurtbox, but his butt isn't part of it, making it more likely to clash than be anti-aired cleanly. Knocks down on ground hit, slams down on air hit, ground bounce on counterhit that can be followed up if you hit it high up in the air or RRC it. Can be blocked while crouching.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	3	14	6

• in counter hit state on recovery
• Knocks down opponent on hit.
• Ground Bounce on counterhit

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
0,60	Ground Throw: 96250	1			+37

Potemkin channels his former self, and scoops his opponent up over his head, then slams them down like a ragdoll in front of him. This replaces his old over-the-shoulder throw, and comes with a few advantages in comparison. First and foremost, it keeps them much closer, and Potemkin recovers in time to attempt oki. Secondly, he now throws the opponent in the same direction as the lever is pressed, meaning he can more easily throw the opponent into the corner while on defense. These benefits come at a cost, and that's virtually no combo options. Can be followed in midscreen with RC 2H>HFB>sj j.P>j.K>j.S>ICPM, and in corner RRC>6K>HFB 4x>trishula>6k>trishula>j.K JC j.H>ICPM

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
Forced: 65%	0	NA	6,0

• Stun value: 30

Air Throw

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
0,70	Air Throw: 201250	1

Potemkin snatches up the opponent and plays whack-a-mole with their head, slamming them sharply to the ground. You can RC and follow up with a j.D for more damage and longer knockdown.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
Forced: 65%	0	NA	6,0

• Stun value: 35

Dead Angle Attack

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
35	All	13	5	18	-9	1～17 Full 18～32 Throw

The same animation of 5D, it wall bounces but unlike #R you cannot combo off it. Pretty generic mid hitting DA, has a dead zone up close.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
Initial: 50%	2	10	7

• Blows opponent away on hit + wall bounce
• CH recovery state

Blitz Attack

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
Blitz Attack	50	Mid	(15-48)+13	3	20	-2	1~Button release: Blitz
Blitz Attack Max Charge	50	Mid	50+13	3	20	+5	1~50: Blitz

Universal Blitz Attack.

Version	ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
Blitz Attack	Initial: 55%	1
Blitz Attack Max Charge		4

Blitz:

• Hitstop 30F
• Slighty refills own Burst and slightly drains opponent's Burst on hit
• Blows opponent away and wall sticks opponent on hit (untechable for 40F/ 80F on CH)
• Crumples opponent on ground CH (79F)

[Blitz]:

• Hitstop 30F
• Slighty refills own Burst and slightly drains opponent's Burst on hit
• Slightly blows opponent away on air hit (untechable for 50F/ 100F on CH)
• Crumples opponent on ground hit

Special Moves

Heat Knuckle

623H

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  Heat Knuckle

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  Heat... Extend!

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
0,15×2,40	Unblockable Hit Grab	12	2	21	+14
90					+53

Heat Knuckle is Potemkin's anti-air grab. He reaches his hand up at about a 45-degree angle, and if the opponent is caught, they're locked into his hand to be set on fire. After three hits, they get blown away. In the corner, Potemkin can actually grab them with another Heat Knuckle if he's still close enough.

Heat Extend is a follow-up to Heat Knuckle, in which Potemkin channels energy into his gauntlet, then blows the opponent away with a large explosion. This adds a big chunk of damage to Heat Extend, and sends the opponent farther away, though they can still tech before they hit the ground.

Since Heat Knuckle always sends the opponent away, there's no reason not to use Heat Extend except in rare instances where you can combo Heat Knuckle into itself.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	0,4×3	NA	8,6×3
	4	NA	6

623H:

• Frame Adv listed is on hit

Heat Knuckle > 63214H:

• Frame Adv listed is on hit

Megafist

236P or 214P

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  Also known as a Potemkin Buster misinput

• 

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
236P	50	High / Air	24	8	8	-4	1～39 Lower Body
214P	50	High / Air	25	9	6	+4	1～39 Lower Body

Potemkin leaps forward or backward with a heavy double-punch. Though he isn't airborne immediately, he does get some lower body invulnerability from frame 1 which persists all the way into Megafist's recovery.

Forward Mega Fist has some use as an approach, especially if YRC'd, but is very unsafe on block (guaranteed throw up close) and not even that useful on normal hit. Meanwhile, backwards Mega Fist is plus on block and staggers on counter hit. However, this doesn't mean you can't use Forward Mega Fist in pressure: properly spaced, it is good way to advance and stuff certain moves.

Megafist is a surprisingly good option during Danger Time, since it's relatively fast overhead and leads to 5D on hit.

• Forward: Lower body invuln frames 1~39, airborne from frame 3 onward.
• Backward: Lower body invuln frames 1~39, airborne from frame 5 onward.

Version	ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
236P		2	10	7
214P		4	20	6

236P:

• 3F onwards Airborne

214P:

• 5F onwards Airborne

Slide Head

236S

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  Only the shockwave is unblockable

• 

  Low hitbox

• 

  Hitbox extends fullscreen on both sides

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
40[0]	Low[Unblockable]	25[29]	2[1]	Total 54	-11	1-16 Above Knees

Potemkin rears back, then slams his massive body to the ground, creating a shockwave. This attack actually has two stages. The first is Potemkin's actual body, a standard attack that hits low and knocks the opponent down if they don't block it. Once he lands, the shockwave occurs: if the opponent is on the ground when it happens, they get knocked down. In both cases, the opponent is knocked down for considerably longer than usual, giving Potemkin plenty of time to close the distance, if applicable, and set up okizeme. Note, however, that if the first attack connects, even if it's blocked, the shockwave will not occur.

Slide Head has some upper body invincibility as it starts up, which might be enough to get you out of a counter-poke, but don't rely on it too heavily.

There is also a window in which Potemkin can hit the ground and create the shockwave effects, but then YRC before the actual shockwave occurs. Great if you're trying to scare the opponent into jumping.

You can also time Slide Head so that the shockwave hits just as the opponent is getting up. Only a reversal backdash, blitz, or another move with frame-one invuln/airborne state, will save an opponent from this. You can then RC, slowing down time and extending their knockdown animation, giving you time to combo them while they're still airborne and do some big damage.

There are some exceptions to the rules for Slide Head's shockwave. Some characters have dashes that are considered airborne, which allow them to avoid the shockwave simply by dashing forward (I-no, Ramlethal, Dizzy, Johnny, etc). Generally these dashes have obvious effects, like teleportation, or make a distinctive sound when starting up to indicate their unique status.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	4[4]	20 [NA]	6

• [ ] Indicates when opponent is not near Potemkin. Slidehead shockwave is considered a projectile and can be blitzed and flicked back by potemkin

Hammer Fall

[4]6H

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  The closest to a dash you'll get

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
[4]6H	60	Mid	18[31]	2	33	-16	1～Super Armor
Hammer Fall > P					Total 15

Potemkin's go-to mobility and pressure tool. He lunges forward on the ground, arms spread, then smashes them together once he's in range of the opponent. He can travel about 3/4 of a screen length like this, and the attack only goes active if the opponent is in range to be hit by it (though, if they're moving at the time, the actual attack portion's startup may still cause it to miss). While traveling forward, Potemkin has a single hit of super armor, which will absorb any attack besides Overdrives for half damage and keep on truckin'.

Unsafe on block, you should be really careful to throw this move out without meter to yrc/rrc. Also has some utility in combos, as it causes float on hit, and has long untechable time in counter hit. Mostly, though, you'll be using it for Hammerfall Brake. By hitting P during a Hammerfall, you can make Potemkin come to a sudden stop, so long as the attack hasn't started. This allows you to, for example:

• Absorb the hit of an obvious attack with long recovery, Brake, and punish.
• Cancel into Hammerfall during a block string, stop early, and tick grab/punish escape/continue pressure.
• Create combos by canceling attacks into Hammerfall, Braking, then following up. (Especially common after 2H or cornered 6Ks!)

Version	ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
[4]6H		4	20	6
Hammer Fall > P

[4]6H:

• [ ] Indicates slowest
• 30 frames charge required
• can be cancelled to Hammer Fall Brake after first frame

Hammer Fall > P:

F.D.B.

63214S

• 

  Your fireball? ...My fireball.

• 

• 

• 

  Reflected projectile

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
63214S	40	Mid	19	3	12	+2	4～18 Reflect
63214[S]	40	Mid	19~36	3	12	+2	4～9 Reflect 1～9 after release Reflect
Reflect Projectile	16	All	2	150	Total 22		1～22 Strike

Flick Dat Back! Potemkin kneels down and props his arm up, storing up energy and unleashing it with a quick flick. The flick itself has a massive hitbox, much larger than its animation suggestions, and can stagger opponents on hit or keep you safe on block. Its faster startup compared to previous games creates new opportunities for combos on the ground, especially after 6K.

• You can hold button to delay flick.

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While F.D.B. is starting up (frames 4~18), if a projectile attack hits Potemkin, he'll reflect it back with the flick as a screen-filling wave of explosions. This wave eats up other projectiles it meets, and if it hits the opponent on the ground, will cause them to stagger (on air hit they just get floated a bit, but the untech time is still decent). This instant flick also makes Potemkin recovery significantly faster, allowing him to capitalize on this new pressure he's created.

• If Potemkin reflects a projectile, he becomes strike invuln until he recovers.

Reflectable Projectiles Table

Character	Move
Answer	Business Ninpo: CaltropsGuardAllStartup12RecoveryTotal 42Advantage-7 Business Ninpo: Under the BusGuardAllStartup15RecoveryTotal 40Advantage+4
Axl Low	Sickle FlashGuardMidStartup13Recovery37Advantage-13 Spindle SpinnerGuardGround ThrowStartup27Recovery38Advantage+34
Baiken	Tatami GaeshiGuardAllStartup15RecoveryTotal 45Advantage-4 YashagatanaGuardAllStartup33RecoveryTotal 48Advantage+5
Bedman	Task AGuardAllStartup18RecoveryTotal 49Advantage-5 Task A'GuardAllStartup37RecoveryTotal 70Advantage+9 Deja VuGuardStartupRecoveryTotal 30Advantage- (All versions.)
Chipp Zanuff	Gamma BladeGuardAllStartup19RecoveryTotal 56Advantage+5 ShurikenGuardAllStartup23RecoveryUntil Landing+6 After LandingAdvantage- KunaiGuardAllStartup9RecoveryTotal 18Advantage-
Dizzy	I used this to catch fishGuardAllStartup13RecoveryTotal 62Advantage-23 For searing cod...GuardAllStartup26RecoveryTotal 63Advantage-11 I used this to pick fruitGuardAllStartup22RecoveryTotal 37Advantage+11 For roasting chestnuts...GuardAllStartup36RecoveryTotal 48 (uncharged)Advantage+14 We talked a lot togetherGuardAllStartup60RecoveryTotal 36Advantage- (The projectile will immediately hit the fish.) We fought a lot togetherGuardAllStartup73RecoveryTotal 36Advantage- (Only the S/H versions.) For putting out the lightGuardAllStartup17RecoveryTotal 50Advantage-14 The light was so small in the beginningGuardAllStartup33RecoveryTotal 54Advantage+9 Please leave me aloneGuardAllStartup12RecoveryTotal 24Advantage- (The bubble's explosion.) What happens when I'm TOO aloneGuardAllStartup29RecoveryTotal 29Advantage- (The bubble's explosion.)
Elphelt Valentine	PineberryGuardStartupRecovery19Advantage- (Both the toss and the explosion.) Miss ConfireGuardStartupRecoveryAdvantage-
Faust	5D ReflectGuardAllStartup1RecoveryAdvantage- (The resulting baseball from a successful reflect.) LoveGuardAllStartup21RecoveryTotal 43Advantage- (Only the thrown bag, not the explosion itself.) What Could This Be?GuardStartupRecoveryTotal 23 [35]Advantage-/W-W-What Could This Be?GuardStartupRecoveryTotal 46(Super Freeze 1)Advantage- HammerGuardAllStartup13Recoverycontact or landingAdvantage-/Golden HammerGuardAllStartup13Recoverycontact or landingAdvantage- Chibi FaustGuardAllStartup45Recoverycontact or landingAdvantage-/Large FaustGuardAllStartup45Recoverycontact or landingAdvantage- BombGuardAllStartup131RecoveryexplosionAdvantage-/FireworksGuardAllStartup192RecoveryexplosionAdvantage- MeteorsGuardAllStartup196～Recoveryall meteors landAdvantage-/Gigantic MeteorGuardAllStartup196～Recoverylast hit after landingAdvantage- PoisonGuardAllStartup85RecoverylandingAdvantage- 100 Ton WeightGuardAll,UnblockableStartup13RecoverylandingAdvantage-/10,000 Ton Weight (Both the weight itself and the shockwave.) Oil CombustionGuardAllStartup11RecoveryAdvantage- Jump PadGuardUnblockableStartup87RecoveryexpiresAdvantage- (After it lands.)
I-No	5DGuardHighStartup26Recovery9Advantage-7 (Only after being YRC'd.) Antidepressant ScaleGuardAllStartup18RecoveryTotal 50Advantage-12 Chemical LoveGuardAllStartup11Recovery13+8 After LandingAdvantage+3 Chemical Love (Vertical)GuardAllStartup11Recovery11+9 After LandingAdvantage-4
Jack-O	Remove the Chain of ChironGuardAllStartup21RecoveryTotal: 32+10 After LandingAdvantage- Ghost ThrowGuardStartup12RecoveryTotal: 32Advantage+6 ExplodeFile:GGXRD-R2 JackO 22H S 1.pngGuardStartup192Recovery12Advantage- All Servant attacks.
Jam Kuradoberi	N/A
Johnny	Glitter is GoldGuardAllStartup6RecoveryTotal: 17Advantage+8 ZweihanderGuardAllStartup1RecoveryUntil Landing + 10Advantage-
Kum Haehyun	5DGuardHighStartup26Recovery12Advantage+2 (Only after being YRC'd.) Tuning BallGuardAllStartup12RecoveryTotal: 48Advantage-16
Ky Kiske	5DGuardHighStartup28Recovery11Advantage-5 j.DGuardAllStartup38RecoveryTotal 25+8 after landingAdvantage- Stun EdgeGuardAllStartup10RecoveryTotal 46Advantage-10 Charged Stun EdgeGuardAllStartup38RecoveryTotal 69Advantage+14 Air Stun EdgeGuardAllStartup21Recovery41+14 LandingAdvantage+2
Leo Whitefang	Graviert WurdeGuardAllStartup10Recovery36(46T)Advantage-8
May	Applause for the Victim (As long as she's not riding it.) Don't Miss It!GuardAllStartup37RecoveryTotal 45Advantage-
Millia Rage	Tandem TopGuardAllStartup11RecoveryTotal 38Advantage-1 Silent ForceGuardAllStartup11Recovery23 TotalAdvantage- Secret GardenGuardAllStartup77RecoveryTotal 74Advantage-
Potemkin	Slide HeadGuardLow[Unblockable]Startup25[29]RecoveryTotal 54Advantage-11 TrishulaGuardMidStartup25Recovery18Advantage-6 F.D.B. ProjectileGuardAllStartup2RecoveryTotal 22Advantage-
Ramlethal Valentine	Deploy Giant SwordGuardAllStartup67 [96]RecoveryTotal 33Advantage- (All versions.) CassiusGuardAllStartup19RecoveryTotal 46Advantage-1
Raven	Schmerz BergGuardAllStartup13Recovery36 + landing 12Advantage-9 Gebrechlich LichtGuardAllStartup21RecoveryTotal 45 + landing 8Advantage-4 Scharf KugelGuardAllStartup71RecoveryTotal:46Advantage+30
Sin Kiske	N/A
Slayer	Helter SkelterGuardAllStartup25Recovery13Advantage+12
Sol Badguy	Gun FlameGuardAllStartup20RecoveryTotal 50Advantage-4 BreakGuardAllStartup22Recovery29 after landingAdvantage+2
Venom	Ball HitGuardAllStartup1RecoveryAdvantage- QVGuardMidStartup20～83RecoveryTotal 38～101Advantage-4 [-1, +1, +5] Stinger AimGuardAllStartup15～26RecoveryTotal 43～54Advantage-2 Carcass RaidGuardAllStartup16RecoveryTotal 32Advantage+10
Zato-1	Invite HellGuardLowStartup18RecoveryTotal 44Advantage0 Drill SpecialGuardLow / Air, All×2Startup146Recovery(Summon Vanishes)Advantage-

Version	ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
63214S		3	14	6
63214[S]		3	14	6
Reflect Projectile		2	10	7

63214S:

• If hit with a projectile during reflect frames, a projectile will be created. Will not reflect any supers and parachuting chibi faust item.

63214[S]:

• If hit with a projectile during reflect frames, a projectile will be created. Will not reflect any supers and parachuting chibi faust item.
• Attack starts up 10F after button release

Reflect Projectile:

• Projectile will destroy other normal projectiles on contact
• Air hit is untechable
• Ground hit causes short stagger

Potemkin Buster

632146P

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  Don't let them see this

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  Show them this instead

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
0,150,0	Ground Throw: 308000	3		Total 40	+62	1～2 Throw 3～5 All

Potemkin's signature attack, and one of the scariest command grabs in all of fighting games. He pulls the opponent up, hoists them over his head, then leaps into the air and slams them down before throwing them aside. Deals high damage, has deceptively long reach and incredibly fast startup.

If you do have the meter to spend, RC as he throws the opponent away, jump forward and hit j.H late, then follow up on the ground with something like c.S > f.S > Heat Knuckle, or a 6K loop if in the corner.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
Forced: 50%	0	NA	6,0,15

• Stun value: 70

Trishula

214K

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  Very committal anti air

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
48	Mid	25	15	18	-6	1～39 Above Knees

Potemkin hunkers down before exploding in a pillar of fire. Has high vertical reach - far past what the fire suggests - but almost none horizontally. Launches the opponent on hit and also pulls them slightly inward, with time to air combo (usually with superjump j.P > j.K > j.S > ICPM). CH near corner grants 6H combos.

Absorbs projectiles while starting up, and has upper body invulnerability to boot, but is mostly used as combo tool or to catch really obvious air approaches. Potemkin is in counter hit state during recovery.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
Forced: 80%	2	10	7

• In counter hit state for the recovery

I.C.P.M

j.41236H

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  Hit the gym enough and you too can be classified as a WMD

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
0,60	Mid	13	Until Landing	29

Potemkin propels himself through the air in an arc, leaving smoke in his wake. The move is active until Potemkin hits the ground. If he hits his opponent, they're pinned to his Pickelhaube and are dragged to the ground with him. If he misses, he sticks in the ground himself and is stuck there briefly before recovering, very unsafe on block/whiff.

• Potemkin can RRC when he has pinned his opponent and combo afterwards.

Potemkin gets significant advantage on wakeup against opponents hit by ICPM, which varies based on the opponent's wake-up timing.

• 20F: Venom
• 22F: Ky
• 23F: Potemkin, Bedman
• 24F: Sol, May, Millia, Zato, Faust, Axl, Ramlethal
• 25F: Slayer
• 26F: Elphelt
• 27F: Leo
• 29F: Chipp, Sin

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	4	20	7,6

• Frame advantage on hit is +37F
• Frame advantage on OTG hit is +11F

Overdrives

Heavenly Potemkin Buster

236236S (236236D)

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
0,170,0 [0,212,0]	Unblockable	10+1	15	10	+56	1～12 Full 13~25 Throw & Upper Body

The anti-air grab. Potemkin launches his entire body upward at about a 45-degree angle, although the hitbox is only on the inside of his hand and arm.

Does good damage, and is easy to connect after virtually any ground-to-air hit, making it a reliable ender. Can also be used to punish air techs or for a hard read on a jump. Corner HPB > RRC > 6H > xx leads to huge damage. Hellfire burst HPB is one of the highest damage attacks in the entire game (if you somehow manage to land it).

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
―	4	NA	6

• Values in [ ] are for Burst version
• Stun value: 85 [170]
• Minimum damage: 20% [50%]

Giganter Kai

632146H

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
30	Mid	9+8	60	Total 50	±0	1～9 Full

Potemkin rips the air apart like Hulk Hogan's tanktop, creating a field of energy that slowly floats forward. This wave of energy absorbs other projectiles that hit it, and if it hits the opponent it staggers them (if grounded) or puts them in a slow float with long untechable time (if airborne). In both instances, Potemkin is afforded plenty of time to follow up for big damage. Since it's a projectile, he isn't pushed back by the attack connecting, allowing him to make some interesting combos in the corner. In addition, the energy wave has a very high stun modifier, making it easier to dizzy the opponent.

Fully invuln frames 1-9.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
―	4	20	10

• Staggers opponent on hit. Max duration 69F, Frame Adv: +16 to +51
• Stun value: 135
• Minimum damage: 20%

Gigantic Bullet Kai

Giganter Kai > 4123641236P

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
145	Mid	49	24	17	-22

The follow-up to Giganter. Holographic alerts fill the air around Potemkin as he bends forward, extending his body mechanically before launching himself forward.

Does massive damage and blows the opponent away on hit with substantial untechable time. Unlike Giganter itself, however, it has a 0x stun modifier, so its damage isn't counted at all when determining dizzy state for the opponent. This makes the choice to use Bullet an interesting one: do you go for the upfront damage and potential follow-up damage, or go for the dizzy and reset into an even more damaging combo?

The core factor for deciding which to use is your opponent's current health bar - the more health they have, the more you'll want to favor going for dizzy. Positioning matters as well, since Bullet only offers the opportunity to follow up if you're in or very near the corner.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	4	20	10

• Stun value: 0
• Minimum damage: 20%

Instant Kill

Infernal Tour

in IK mode: 236236H

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  "The final phase!"

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  Clearly didn't enjoy the tour

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
DESTROY	Throw: 230000	9+8 [5+6]	3	62

Cannot be re-blitzed like other IK's. Much cooler than Magnum Opera.

ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling.	Level Level Hitstop Standing Hitstun Crouching Hitstun Ground Block Ground Instant Block Lv.0 11 10 10 9 -2 Lv.1 12 12 13 11 -3 Lv.2 13 14 15 13 -3 Lv.3 14 17 18 16 -4 Lv.4 15 19 20 18 -4	RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked.	RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
	0	NA	6

• [ ] Indicates when match point for you, opponent in Hell Fire state, and you have 50% Tension
• IK Mode Activation: 98F [5F+5F]
• During [ ], can hit opponents in hitstun

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