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 of the same name (known in Japan and some other countries as Baoh the Visitor), arguably one of Hirohiko 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 Dress. 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.

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 the 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 for those who seek a well-rounded character with above-average execution requirements.

• Astonishing Leap: Baoh has access to a Super Jump ability that can be cancelled into from normals on both hit and block, giving him solid combo extensions and allowing for some situational mixups.
• Rushdown Specials: Baoh has access to multiple special moves meant to attack forward; he's all about getting into the opponent's face and staying there.
• Special Armor: Through "This is Baoh!", Baoh can grant super armor to his next special move for the move's entire duration.

Playstyle

Ikuro Hashizawa 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: Baoh has access to high-damaging, meter positive combos. Easy conversions: Baoh can easily convert into decent damage and knockdowns, thanks to his "Baoh Melting Acid" special series. Dash Speed: Baoh has the fastest dash speed in the game, making him very good at closing distance. Threatening Options: Baoh 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, Baoh is forced to rely on Flash Cancels for combo extension.

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 Spin Mode or Steel Ball Run characters picking up the Holy Corpse parts), Baoh gets an increased Stylish Defense window (gaining roughly 4 extra frames).

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 5 - - -2 +4 Standing jab with short range. Baoh's fastest button. Mainly used for situational combo extensions.

5M

5M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 21 Mid 9 - - -6 0 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 13 - - -8 0 Normal with lots of forward movement. A 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 7 - - -2 +4 Baoh's safest low, a quick albeit short normal. Mainly used for pressure and in low confirms.

2M

2M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 20 Low 7 - - -4 +2 Low poke, slightly less reach than 5M but a little faster. Also has slight forward movement.

2H

2H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 33 Low 11 - - -12 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 7 - - - - 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 Die lit Die lit	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 35 Overhead - - - - - The main jump-in and combo extender after Flash Canceling 214H. Solid downward-reaching hitbox. Crosses up.

Special Moves

28

Astonishing Leap Any jump after 1/2/3 Forward Forward File:JJASBR Baoh Superjump Neutral.png Neutral Neutral Back Back	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - - - - - - Baoh performs a superhuman leap. Neutral jumps go slightly higher than the standard jump, while horizontal jumps cover significantly more ground. Can be cancelled into from Baoh's normals on hit or block. Immensely important for his blockstrings and combo routes.

236X

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

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 45 (15, 30) Mid - - - - - Medium 60 (15*2, 30) Mid - - - - - Heavy 75 (15*3, 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 Baoh Flash Cancels and runs 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.

623X

Saber Off! 623L/M/H Baoh's DP series. Baoh's DP series. Projectile trajectories Projectile trajectories

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 60 (30*2) Mid - - - - Knockdown Medium 75 (40, 35) Mid - - - - Knockdown Heavy 115 (20, 60, 35) Mid - - - - Knockdown Baoh rises into the air, slashing his arm sabers and knocking the opponent over. L version: Baoh rises the least. With no invincibility and no hard knockdown on the second hit, it has less utility than the heavier versions. M version: Baoh rises higher, slashing the opponent upwards with his saber before hurling it downwards at them. Invulnerable anti-air. Baoh will throw the projectile regardless of whether or not the rest of the move lands. The direction of the projectile curves after being thrown, eventually moving forward instead of downwards. The projectile Baoh throws will hit downed opponents. H version: 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 most invincibility and recovery. Baoh will throw the projectile regardless of whether or not the rest of the move lands. The projectile flies downwards at a 30 degree angle. The projectile Baoh throws will hit downed opponents.

214X

Baoh Hardened Saber 214L/M/H Light Light File:JJASBR Baoh 214M.png Medium Medium Heavy Heavy Baoh Reskiniharden Saber Phenomenon! Baoh Reskiniharden Saber Phenomenon!

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 45 Low - - - - - Medium 65 Overhead - - - - - Heavy 80 (5*9, 35) Mid - - - - - Baoh sprouts blades from his arms to attack the opponent. L version: 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. M version: Baoh leaps forward and performs an overhead hitting circular slash. Causes crumple on hit. Baoh's main mixup tool and air combo extension. Crosses up, but if spaced properly, can hit from the front, adding another layer to Baoh's mixups. H version: Baoh unleashes a flurry of saber slashes, launching the opponent into the air. Baoh's primary grounded combo starter when Flash Canceled. Cannot be FC'd until the very last hit. The final hit will not come out on whiff. Deals a decent amount of Guard Damage.

421X

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

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 145 (20, 5*12, 65) Mid - - - - Knockdown Medium 145 (20, 5*12, 65) Mid - - - - Knockdown Heavy 145 (20, 5*12, 65) Mid - - - - Knockdown Baoh lunges forward to grab the enemy and melt their face off before slamming them into the ground. This move is a hitgrab. 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.

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 (12*3, 20) Mid - - - - - Medium 68 (12*4, 20) Mid - - - - - Heavy 80 (12*5, 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 against Baoh. Sends the opponent flying back on hit. Hard to use in combos as a result, but has 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 Throw1.jpg File:JJASBR Baoh Throw2.jpg	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 130 Throw 7 - - - Knockdown Baoh grabs the opponent before slamming them to the ground. Standard throw. Recovers fast enough to let Baoh activate 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 - - - - - - Assault Assist Stocks: 2 Reversal Assist Stocks: 1 Based on 22M

5S

This is Baoh! 5S

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - - - - - - Baoh hardens his skin through his Tactile Sensor. Costs 0.25 meter to use. Gives Baoh super armor on his next special move for the entire duration of the move. Armor persisting even through recovery frames means risky moves can become unique approach options. Fast enough to activate after some hard knockdowns without giving up pressure. Doesn't disappear on knockdown. Enduring a cinematic knockdown (such as a Throw, HHA, etc.) causes Baoh to lose the power-up, regardless if hit during a special or not.

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 Mid - - - - 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 Your scent betrays you, fiend! The scent of pure evil! Your scent betrays you, fiend! The scent of pure evil! Time to cover up that stench once and for all! Time to cover up that stench once and for all! Baoh Break Dark Thunder Phenomenon! Baoh Break Dark Thunder Phenomenon!

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 Phenomenon. 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.