JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Ikuro Hashizawa

Overview

Strategy

Combos

Matchups

Resources

Introduction

                                                             I will shut you down.... forever!

Making his debut in 1984, Baoh is from a short manga series titled "Baoh", known in Japan and some other countries as "Baoh the Visitor" , arguably one of Araki's most famous pre-JoJo works. The plot revolves around 17-year-old Ikuro Hashizawa, who is kidnapped by a secret military organization called Doress. They forcefully implant Ikuro with a parasitic worm that grants its host superhuman powers, turning him into a BAOH (Biological Armament On Help), an unstoppable bioweapon. After escaping from the organization with the help of a 9-year-old psychic named Sumire, they are now on the run from the organization and its assassins.

Overview

Despite being a guest character, Baoh fits in perfectly with the cast of ASBR, both in design and gameplay. Baoh's kit is focused on relentlessly rushing down your opponent with his multi-hit fireballs, super armor and quick dash speed, while being able to keep up his offensive momentum with his invulnerable DP and threatening high-lows and cross-ups. This, coupled with his high-damage conversions makes Baoh a solid pick if you want a well-rounded character with above-average execution requirements.

Key Traits

• Super Jump: Baoh's Astonishing Leap ability can be cancelled into from normals on both hit and block, giving him solid combo extensions and allowing for some situational mixups.

• Rushdown Specials: Access to multiple special moves meant to attack forward, he's all about getting into the opponent's face and staying there. Has a great tool in 214M which can cross-up as well.

• Super Armor: Can threaten opponents further in neutral with his armor install, granting his next special armor for the entire duration of the move.

Playstyle

Baoh is a rushdown character that relies on his Sabers and his armor mode to keep his offensive momentum going, while being able to quickly close the distance between him and his opponent when pushed back.
Pros	Cons
High Damage: Has access to high-damaging, meter positive combos. Easy conversions: Can easily convert into decent damage and knockdowns, thanks to his Melting Palm special series. Dash Speed: Baoh has the fastest dash speed in the game, making him very good at closing distance. Threatening Options: Poses a threat from anywhere on the screen, thanks to his fireballs and very fast, fullscreen HHA	Stubby Normals: While having a good approach, Baoh's buttons are rather small, making him easy to contest in scramble situations and in neutral. Difficult Routing: Most of Baoh's optimal routing requires precise timing and tight execution. Meter Reliant: Due to not having access to Stand Rush or EX moves, he is forced to rely on Flash Cancelling for combo extension.

Unique Mechanics

Baoh Armed Phenomenon

After falling below certain HP thresholds, Baoh begins to regenerate HP, with the regeneration rate increasing depending on how low Baoh's health is:

• • Level 1: Activates at 75% HP
  • Level 2: Activates at 50% HP
  • Level 3: Activates at 25% HP

Scent of Murder

When an opponent either activates an install (for example, Diavolo's Epitaph or Fugo's Purple Haze Distortion) or enters a special, powered-up state (for example, Gyro's Golden Rotation or Part 7 characters picking up corpse parts), Baoh gains an increased Stylish Defense window (roughly 4 frames).

This is Baoh!

By pressing the Style button Baoh can spend 0.25 meter to give his next special a guard point state that extends through the entire duration of the move.

Stats

Style	Health	Low Health Mode	Hashtag(s)
Baoh Armed Phenomenon	850	Baoh Armed Phenomenon	#ASBR_BAO

Move List

Normal Moves

5L

5L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 12 Mid - - - - - Standing jab with average range. Mainly used for situational combo extensions.

5M

5M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 21 Mid - - - - - Combo filler with below average range and slight forward movement. Used for confirms and combo extensions.

5H

5H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 34 Mid - - - - - Normal with lots of forward movement. Your primary combo extension tool into super jump routes and 214M juggles. Rather unsafe and cannot be used as a poke unless special cancelled.

2L

2L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 11 Low - - - - - Baoh's fastest button. One of the stubbier 2Ls in the game, mainly used for pressure and quick confirms.

2M

2M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 20 Low - - - - - Slightly bigger and faster than 5M. Also has slight forward movement. Mostly used during 214M juggles.

2H

2H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 33 Low - - - - Knockdown Moves forward slightly. His furthest reaching button and a solid sweep. Used as combo filler for the more optimal, difficult routes.

JL

j.L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 14 Overhead - - - - - Primarily used in jump-ins low to the ground after successfuly baiting a Stylish Guard attempt.

JM

j.M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 23 Overhead - - - - - Solid air-to-air. Used in super-jump routes where jH's hitbox won't reach. Crosses up.

JH

j.H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 35 Overhead - - - - - Your main jump-in and combo extender after PC'ing 214H. Solid downward-reaching hitbox. Crosses up.

Special Moves

421X

Baoh Melting Acid Baoh Meltedin Palm Phenomenon 421L/M/H File:JJASBR Baoh 421X.png

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 145(20, 5x12, 65) Mid - - - - Knockdown Medium 145(20, 5x12, 65) Mid - - - - Knockdown Heavy 145(20, 5x12, 65) Mid - - - - Knockdown Baoh lunges forward to grab the enemy and melt their face off before slamming them into the ground. The move is a hitgrab, cutting to a cinematic as soon as it lands. Damage is the same across all versions, with button strength dictating the move's startup and distance travelled. Bounces away from the opponent on block. Deals the most damage of Baoh's meterless enders.

214X

Baoh Hardened Saber Baoh Reskiniharden Saber Phenomenon 214L/M/H     File:JJASBR Baoh 214M.png

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 45 Low - - - - - Baoh slices forward, slashing his opponent's ankles with his saber. Crumples on hit, allowing for combos after. Leaves Baoh on the other side of the opponent when done close enough. Unsafe, but can be tricky to punish on block depending on where he ends up. Rather predictable, but still a threatening low in Baoh's kit. Medium 65 Overhead - - - - - Baoh leaps forward and performs an overhead hitting circular slash. Also crumples on hit. Baoh's main mix tool and air combo extension. Crosses up, but if spaced properly, can hit from the front, adding another layer to your mix. Heavy 80(5x9, 35) Mid - - - - - Baoh unleashes a flurry of saber slashes, launching the opponent into the air. Baoh's primary grounded combo starter when PC'd. Deals a decent amount of guard gauge damage. Cannot be PC'd until the very last hit.

623X

Saber Off! 623L/M/H File:JJASBR Baoh 623x 1.png Baoh's DP series. Baoh's DP series. File:JJASBR Baoh 623X 2.png File:JJASBR Baoh 623X3.png

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 60(30x2) Mid - - - - Knockdown Baoh rises a small distance into the air, slashing his arm sabers and knocking the opponent over. With no invincibility and no hard knockdown on the second hit, it has less utility than the heavier versions. Medium 75(40,35) Mid - - - - Knockdown Heavy 115(20, 60, 35) Mid - - - - Knockdown Baoh rises even higher into the sky, slashing the opponent upwards with his saber before hurling it downwards at them. Invulnerable anti-air, with the heavy version having the most invincibility and recovery. Baoh will throw the projectile regardless of whether or not the rest of the move lands. The direction of the H projectile curves after being thrown, eventually moving forwards instead of down. The projectile Baoh throws will hit downed opponents.

236X

Baoh Shooting Stinger Baoh Shooting Bees-Stinger Phenomenon 236L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 45(15,30) Mid - - - - - Medium 60(15x2, 30) Mid - - - - - Heavy 75(15x3, 30) Mid - - - - - Baoh fires off energized hairs from his head that combust upon contact with the opponent. Puts the opponent in burn state for a moment, dealing extra damage. Short recovery makes it a good utility for zoning, fireball wars, combo extensions, or pressure if you PC and run behind it. Different strengths increase the damage and number of hits while increasing the startup and recovery. Baoh whipping his hair deals one of the hits, so ranged zoning will lower the move's damage slightly.

22X

Baoh Break Dark Thunder Phenomenon 22L/M/H File:JJASBR Baoh 22X.png

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 56(12x3, 20) Mid - - - - - Medium 68(12x4, 20) Mid - - - - - Heavy 80(12x5, 20) Mid - - - - - Baoh floats into the air before discharging electricity from his body. Very situational special with long startup, even for its fastest version. The hitboxes of Baoh's electricity will neutralize enemy projectiles. Heavier strengths do more hits and move Baoh forward further, but dramatically increase the startup. Deals a LOT of guard bar damage, provided the opponent doesn't escape or SG/SD you. Sends the opponent flying back on hit. Hard to use in combos as a result, but some use in more uncommon juggle extensions.

System Mechanics

Throw

Throw Get the hell out of my way! 5/4 + Any Two Attack Buttons File:JJASBR Baoh Throw.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Forward 130 Throw - - - - Knockdown Back 130 Throw - - - - Knockdown Baoh grabs the opponent before slamming them to the ground. Standard throw. Recovers fast enough to let you activate your armor install and do oki after.

Assist

Assist Break Dark Thunder Phenomenon File:JJASBR Baoh 22X.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 68 - - - - - - 2 use, 1 breaker assist. Uses the M version of Break Dark Thunder Phenomenon.

baru

This is Baoh! 5S

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - - - - - - Baoh's unique power-up, costs 0.25 meter to use. On use, gives Baoh super armor on his next special for the entire duration of the move. Armor persisting even through recovery frames means risky moves can become unique approach options. Doesn't disappear on knockdown. Fast enough to activate after some hard knockdowns without giving up pressure.

Superjump

Astonishing Leap Any jump after 1/2/3 File:JJASBR Baoh Superjump.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - - - - - - Baoh jumps slightly higher than usual. Acts no differently than his normal jumps apart from the difference in animation. Can be cancelled into from Baoh's normals on hit or block. Immensely important for his blockstrings and combo routes.

Heart Heat Attack

Laser Beam! 236 + Any Two Attack Buttons File:JJASBR Baoh HHA.png BARUBARUBARUBARUBARU BARUBARUBARUBARUBARU	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 180/168 High - - - - Knockdown Baoh pulls out a laser cannon and fires it at the opponent. Very fast and reliable HHA. Does an additional hit and additional damage when done point-blank. Has instant travel time and goes full-screen. Fast enough to punish Kars ULF transformation from full-screen.

Great Heat Attack

Time to cover up that stench! 236L+M+H File:JJASBR Baoh GHA 1.png     File:JJASBR Baoh GHA 2.png     File:JJSBA Baoh GHA 3.png uh oh stinky uh oh stinky	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 372 Mid - - - - Knockdown   Baoh lunges at his opponent, attacking them with a flurry of saber attacks before finishing them off with his Break Dark Thunder. Comboable into from most routes due to the quick forward movement and generous hitbox on the initial attack. Underwhelming wakeup option, as it is unsafe on block and easily jumpable.