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Additional Resources

Match Video Database
H-Roa Melty Bits
H-Roa Tutorial by sibladeko

Players to watch/ask

JP:

• Janson (Jアンソン)
• tamao (たまお)
• red melon (赤いメロン)

'NA:

• TonberryMage (inactive)
• argyle (inactive)
• grungrah#8131

Overview

Strengths Weaknesses

Strengths	Excellent ground game Good backdash 236A/B and 214X are air unblockable Easy meter management (214C, 236C, j.236C) Meterless reversal in 623B
Weaknesses	Mediocre damage normally, only gets good damage on counter-hit Lacks ways to open opponents up - must rely on staggers and guard pressure Needs meter to get oki off most CHs without sacrificing tons of damage.

General Gameplan

Neutral

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Pressure

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Okizeme

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Defense

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Combos

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ALL COMBOS LISTED: Only AT enders are listed. Any combo which ends in an airthrow can also end in j.236B or j.236C. j.236B only beats AT for damage if all three hits connect, and you must sdj to land all three. Combos can be done at any position on the stage unless otherwise specified.

Combo Notation Help
Disclaimer: Combos are written by various writers, so the actual notation used in pages can differ from the standard one. For more information, see Glossary and Controls.
X > Y	X input is cancelled into Y.
X > delay Y	Must wait for a short period before cancelling X input into Y.
X, Y	X input is linked into Y, meaning Y is done after X's recovery period.
X+Y	Buttons X and Y must be input simultaneously.
X/Y	Either the X or Y input can be used.
X~Y	This notation has two meanings. Use attack X with Y follow-up input. Input X then within a few frames, input Y. Usually used for option selects.
X(w)	X input must not hit the opponent (Whiff).
j.X	X input is done in the air, implies a jump/jump cancel if the previous move was done from the ground. Applies to all air chain sections: Assume a forward jump cancel if no direction is given. Air chains such as j.A > j.B > j.C can be shortened to j.ABC.
sj.X	X input is done after a super jump. Notated as sj8.X and sj9.X for neutral and forward super jumps respectively.
dj.X	X input is done after a double jump.
sdj.X	X input is done after a double super jump.
tk.X	Stands for Tiger Knee. X motion must be buffered before jumping, inputting the move as close to the ground as possible. (ex. tk.236A)
(X)	X is optional. Typically the combo will be easier if omitted.
[X]	Input X is held down. Also referred to as Blowback Edge (BE). Depending on the character, this can indicate that this button is held down and not released until indicated by the release notation.
]X[	Input X is released. Will only appear if a button is previously held down. This type of input is referred to as Negative Edge.
{X}	Button X should only be held down briefly to get a partially charged version instead of the fully charged one.
X(N)	Attack "X" should only hit N times.
(XYZ)xN	XYZ string must be performed N times. Combos using this notation are usually referred to as loops.
(XYZ^)	A pre-existing combo labelled XYZ is inserted here for shortening purposes.
CH	The first attack must be a Counter Hit.
Air CH	The first attack must be a Counter Hit on an airborne opponent.
66	Performs a ground forward dash.
j.66	Performs an aerial forward dash, used as a cancel for certain characters' air strings.
IAD/IABD	Performs an Instant AirDash.
AT	Performs an Air Throw. (j.6/4A+D)
IH	Performs an Initiative Heat.
AD	Performs an Arc Drive.
AAD	Performs an Another Arc Drive.

Normal Combos

Condition Notation Damage vs V.Sion Notes
Normal starter, grounded opponent, 2A > 5B > 2B > 5C(1) > 5A6AA > 6[C] > 236A 3534 Meter Gained: 46.5% Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 19.9% Standard okizeme combo. Allows for 236B oki. Can be done off 2A, j.B, or j.C, but 5A can whiff if the j.B/j.C isn't close enough.
Normal starter, grounded opponent, 5B > 2B > 5C(2) > 6C > 236A 3213 Meter Gained: 32.2 Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 13.8 Use if you're too far away for 6AAA to land.
Normal starter, grounded opponent, 2A > 5B > 2B > 5C(1) > 5A6AA > 6[C] > 214A > j.BC > dj.BC > AT 4722 Meter Gained: 64.7 Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 27.7 AT => 214B isn't airtight but will force opponent to block if they lack a good reversal (beats out several DPs, notably most Nanaya DPs) If you're struggling to land the first j.B, hold 8/9 after the 214A and input j.B as soon as you're off the ground.
214A/B CH starter, grounded/air opponent (214A/B) > (2C) > 6C > j.BC > dj.BC > AT 3706 Meter Gained: 42.0% Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 18.0% Baby confirm, works from basically anywhere. 2C is optional, but makes the combo easier to land. Removing it adds 200 damage & slightly less meter.
214A/B CH starter, grounded/air opponent (214A/B) > 6[C] > delay 214A/B > j.BC > dj.BC > AT 4571 Meter Gained: 45.5% Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 19.5% Slightly harder. You can do this off aerial hits that are further away - your range is dependent upon the range you can land 6[C] at.
CH starter, grounded/air opponent (214A/B) > 6[C], 5A > 6C > j.BC > dj.BC > AT 4598 Meter Gained: 47.6% Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 20.4% (Video) 6[C] > 5A is a link. You can only do this if you're within 5A range or closer (roughly the same range as 214A). Hit the 6[C] above the middle of its hitbox so the opponent pops up enough for your 5A to land. If this explanation doesn't make sense, look at the video.
Normal starter, grounded opponent 236B > 2A > 5B > j.BC > dj.BC > AT 4410 Meter Gained: 38.1% Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 16.3% You can do 5B > 6C, which adds 500 damage, but also requires a sdj to hit some characters and is significantly tighter.
CH starter, grounded opponent 236B CH > 6C > j.BC > dj.BC > AT 5150 Meter Gained: 39.2% Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 16.8% Counterhit confirm. You can add a 2A in for more stability, but you lose 500 damage. You can also do this route off an aerial 236A counterhit most of the time.
gAT starter, airborne opponent gAT land 2A > 236A 2061 Meter Gained: 12.6% Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 5.4% Pretty easy to do. 2A must happen as soon as you hit the ground, otherwise the 236A KD is techable.

Metered Combos

Condition Notation Damage vs V.Sion Notes
Normal starter, grounded opponent 2A > 5B > 2B > 5C(1) > 6AAA > 6[C] > 236A > 236C 4516 Meter Gained: 46.5% (before 236C) Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 43.2% Meter dump variant of your BnB. Gives oki and damage. You can 214A instead of 236A for slightly more damage.
Normal starter, grounded opponent 2A > 5B > 2B > 5C(1) > 5A6AA > 6[C] > 236A > 41236C 5544 Meter Gained: -all% Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 25.1 Max damage heat version.
CH starter, grounded opponent 214A/B CH > delay 6[C] > 214C, 6[C], 5A > 6C > j.BC > j.BC AT 5696 Meter Gained: -66%* Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 29.0% (Video) Only generates 16% before superflash. Delay first 6[C] such that they're just barely not OTG'd by the 214C. Second 6[C] should hit as close to the end of 214C as possible. If this explanation doesn't make sense, look at the video.
CH starter, grounded opponent 214A/B CH > delay 6[C], 5A > 6C > 214B > 236C 4885 Meter Gained: -68% Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 37.4% Corner only. Same rules as usual apply to the 6[C] 5A 6C.
Normal starter, grounded opponent 236A > 214C > 6C > j.BC > j.BC > AT 4464 Meter Gained: -84% Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 20.1% OTG meter dump combo off 236A, no CH required.
Normal starter, grounded opponent 236A > 214C > 6[C], 5A > 6C > j.BC > j.BC > AT 5045 Meter Gained: -82% Meter Given (vs C-Moon): 25.2% OTG combo off 236A with meterdump. The 6[C] timing changes based on how many hits of 214C connect.

Move Descriptions

Normal Moves

2A

2A	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 300 - 75% - HL First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 4 4 8 0 3.0% - Description

5A

5A	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 300 - 75% - HL First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 4 4 9 -1 3.0% - Description

5A6A

5A6A	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 600 - 80% - HL First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 7 4 16 -5 6.0% - Description

5A6AA

5A6AA	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 1000 - 60% - HL First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 9 4 17 -3 10.0% -

2B

2B	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 550 - 80% - L First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 7 6 14 -5 6.0% - Description

5B

5B	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 550 - 80% - HL First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 8 5 13 -3 5.5% - Description

2C

2C	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 900 - 55% - L First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 8 11 13 -6 9.0% - Description

5C

5C	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 400, 550 - 80%, 90% - HL First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 8 3 (10) 7 14 -16, -3 4.0%, 5.5% - Description

6C

6C	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 1000 - 100% - HL First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 12 2 17 -1 10.0% - Description

6[C]

6[C]	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 1400 - 100% - HL First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 24 5 14 -1 14.0% - Description

j.A

j.A	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 250 - 75% - HL First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 5 4 - - 2.5% - Description

j.B

j.B	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 600 - 85% - H First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 6 4 - - 6.0% - Description

j.C

j.C	Damage Red Damage Proration Cancel Guard 950 - 90% - H First Active Active Recovery Frame Adv Circuit Invuln 7 4 - - 9.5% - Description

Special Moves

Name 「JP name」 - 236A/B/C (Description) - Roa fastly charge with some electricity and rush foward, leaving a trail of sparks. It does hit one time, and the hitbox is not as long as the spark trail, as Roa do teleport some steps before the other end of the spark trail, but is long as long is the part of the trail between the start and the end(about 2/3 of the field). It is a great punisher. (A version) - This version got a faster startup and a slower recover. It does 1500 damage. Can chain into 236A one time or in a little combo(a bit shorter than B version). (B version) - This version got a slower startup and a faster recover. It does 1500 damage. Can chain into 236A one time or in a little combo. (EX version) - One of the perfect punishing of the game, this is a mythical "fullscreen" punishing that have an hitbox large as the screen and a startup between A and B version. Can combo into intself or into other ground EX moves and Normals. 8300 Damage without correction (3043 Damage vs VSion).

Name 「JP name」 - j236A/B/C (Description) - Roa stop in-air and electrifies the air around him, while slowly falling down. The hitbox is smaller than the area the sparks cover. Hard to use singularly, but it's better in combos, as it can be used in air in the mid of a combo. (A version) - 1 Hit. 800 damage (B version) - 3 Hit, longer duration. 2100 damage( 1579 vs VSion ) (EX version) - 6 Hit, longer duration. Can't be comboed after a launch, but after hitting the opponent while in air. End the combo because of the long recover after its use.

Name 「JP name」 - 623A/B/C (Description) - Roa jump with an angle of like 45° and cover himself with some lighting. The hitbox is a bit smaller than the sparks. Can only be used as ground combo ender mostly. Especially after launching the enemy in air or while the enemy was knocked down. (A version) - From 1 to 2 hits. 1500 Damage ( 1000 a single it ), 1351vs VSion (single hit don't get correction). (B version) - From 2 to 4 hits. The jump covered area is the double of 623A and the startup is a bit slower. Uncorrected damages are: 1000 ( 2 Hits ), 2000 ( 3 Hits ), 2500 ( 4 Hits ). Respectively 925, 1749 and 2133 vs VSion. (EX version) - From 6 to 7 hits and wallslam. The jump covered area is the triple of 623A and the startup is slower. Uncorrected damages are: 3000(6 hits) and 3400(7 hits). Respectively 2437 and 2706 vs VSion.

Name 「JP name」 - 214A/B/C (Description) - An Orb appear and evoke one or more thunders that hit with an angulation of 45° and a fixed distance from Roa. Can be chained after 236B/C(A version recover too slowly to be connected with this). (A version) - The thunder hit nearer to Roa and pass a bit on his model. Same startup as B. 1000 damage. (B version) - The thunder hit farther to Roa and the Orb appear over Roa's head. Same startup as B. 1000 damage. (EX version) - Evoke a series of thunder that start from about the same distance as 214B and go farther. How many hits depends of many factors, but the max is 7 hits for 3150 damage(uncorrected, 2559 vs VSion). Funny things you can connect the Arc Drive easily to this: just 41236C while the thunders hit the enemy.

Arc Drive

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Another Arc Drive

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