HNK/Jagi

Overview

Jagi is a tricky trap/zoning based character with a wide array of gimmicks and tools, running the gambit from one of the best supers in the game to practically unusable. Using gas puddles, oil barrels, and even rocks, Jagi restrict the opponents movement while pestering them with shotgun blasts and needles in order to get close and force damage. Unfortunately none of these tools are that effective, and his poor normals heavily affect his neutral game and make getting in or defending a heavy struggle.

Despite being hands down the weakest character in Hokuto no Ken, Jagi still remains quite popular - there are probably more Jagi users than there are Mamiya, Heart, and Souther users. And why not? Aside from Jagi being awesome in general, nothing makes you looks cooler than beating a Toki user with him! However, the would-be Jagi user must overcome many hurdles to start to be able to win against the stronger characters, and many are not up to the task. A quick look at the matchup chart will give you an idea of just how bad poor Jagi has it.

Overall, Jagi is a character that requires superior player skills or extreme luck to have any chance at all against top tiers, and for the most part should be considered a character best used when you want to challenge yourself, embarrass your opponent, or just have a good time. That being said, let's cao this section off by listing Jagi's main strengths and weaknesses.

Lore:

Jagi is the third of the four Hokuto brothers. Jagi is a deceptive and evil man who stops at nothing to win and uses dirty tricks in battle. He failed to complete his training as a martial artist and fills the gap with guns, traps, and underhanded tactics. After a botched attempt at killing

Kenshiro, he was left with a hideously disfigured head as a reminder of his failure.

Playstyle

Jagi sucks. Like a lot. Like you probably shouldn't pick him. But damn, he is so cool.
Pros	Cons
Has Some Good Moves: His j.A, 2C, and super, Hokuto RakangekiGuard: AllStartup: 0+2Recovery: -Advantage: -, are all top-class moves. Additionally, his Grave ShootGuard: HighStartup: 29Recovery: -Advantage: -4 is a long range overhead as opposed to the usual mid attack. Good Conversions: Banishing Strike combos do decent damage and have almost guaranteed ChikusekiFrom Hokuto no KenAfter a long, uninterrupted combo of specific normals which results in a knockdown, a meaty attack will trigger an acceleration effect which boosts the rate at which all gauges fill, including the guard crush and hidden dizzy gauges. with Drum CanGuard: -Startup: -Recovery: -Advantage: -s. Fast in Funny Places: Jagi has the shortest crouching hitstun in the game which makes some strings—such as Rei's 2B > 2D—not work on him. He also shrinks his hurtbox into a semi–airborne position as soon as he starts his prejump animation. Crowd Bonus: Using Jagi is like the opposite of using Toki; everyone will like you and think you are cool.	Abysmal Matchups: Has negative matchups against all characters including two 1:9 matchups. Limited Low Guard: Holds a statue in front of him when guarding low, which breaks and stuns him if he blocks too much. Difficulty Ending Rounds: Jagi's 100% combos are extremely difficult and he is cursed with a terrible FKO

Jagi

Damage Taken:	100%
Jump Startup:	4f
Backdash:	1f

Normals

c.A

c.A

HNK Jagi cA Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All	6	4		-5

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c.B

c.B

HNK Jagi cB Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All	9	4		0

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c.C

c.C

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
High	14	4		-9

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c.D

c.D

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All	10	3		-2

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f.A

f.A

HNK Jagi fA Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All	6	3		-2

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f.B

f.B

HNK Jagi fB Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All	8	4		+2

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f.C

f.C

HNK Jagi fC Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All	13	4		-8

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f.D

f.D

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
Low	2	12		-4

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2A

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All	6	4		-4

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2B

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
low	9	4		0

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2C

HNK Jagi 2C Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
Low	12	4		-4

2C is one of Jagi's few good normals. The frame data isn't amazing, but the move's moderate low profile can allow it to duck under more dominant neutral options, such as Kenshiro's f.DGuard:
AllStartup:
7Recovery:
-Advantage:
-14 and Toki's 2DGuard:
AllStartup:
11Recovery:
-Advantage:
-7.

2C stuns on counter–hit which allows for a combo into Banishing StrikeGuard:
AllStartup:
19-39Recovery:
-Advantage:
-7. As a result, the reward on hit makes this an attractive button to poke with.

2D

HNK Jagi 2D Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
Low	20	4		-8

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j.A

j.A

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
High	4	6

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j.B

j.B

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
High	6	4

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j.C

j.C

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
High	13	4

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j.D

j.D

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
High	10	7

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Universal Mechanics

Throw

6C or 4C

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
Throw	5	4

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Grave Shoot

A+C

HNK Jagi A+C Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
High	29	3		-4

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Heavy Strike

A+B

HNK Jagi A+B Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
Unblockable	41	4

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Banishing Strike

C+D

HNK Jagi C+D Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All	19-39	4		-7

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Special Moves

Shotgun

236A

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All

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Anti-Air Shotgun

623A

HNK Jagi 623A Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All

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Hokuto Senjusatsu

j.236A

HNK Jagi j236A Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
High

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Nanto Jarougeki

214C

HNK Jagi 214C Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All

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Drum Can

214B

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars

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Match

236B

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All

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Gasoline

214D

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars

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"Y-yametekure!! T-tanomu!!"

214A

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Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
Unblockable

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"Yoku Dekita Otoutou!"

632146D

HNK Jagi 632146D Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
Low

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"Bakame! Kateba Iinda Nani wo Tukaou ga!"

C while knocked down near shotgun

HNK Jagi C Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All

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Super Moves

"Madamada Yomi ga Amai wa"

236236A

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All	1+16

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Hokuto Rakangeki

236236C follow up with A, B, or C up to 3 times

HNK Jagi 236236C Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All	0+2

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"Ore no Na wo Ittemiro!"

6321463214C

Say my name!
Even native speakers mess this up.

HNK Jagi 6321463214C Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
Throw	4

A command grab that takes two full bars of Aura to force the opponent to play a mini-game, which they will most likely lose.

The opponent is tasked with successfully picking the correct spelling of Jagi's name from a list containing two look-alike words.

The correct spelling is .
	❌

If the opponent selects the correct spelling of Jagi's name, no damage is dealt and both players resume the match. If they choose incorrectly, or do not answer at all, Jagi hits them for a good chunk of damage. At this point it is possible to do a follow up with 236A which forces the opponent to try to pick Jagi's name a second time. If they are unsuccessful again, they lose one star and are dizzied.

If you think the first hit will kill the opponent, it is best to refrain from using the follow-up as doing so will actually reset their health to one. If they guess correctly on the second part they will still be alive and able to come back and win the round.

"Ima ha Akuma ga Hohoemu Jidai nanda!"

632146C Only works against

Shin

HNK Jagi 214214C Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All

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FATAL K.O

"Huhu, Kono Toki wo Matteianoda!"

236C+D when opponent has 0 stars

HNK Jagi FKO Hitbox.png

Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Stars
All	9

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