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*'''Stone Mask''': Kars incurs White Damage whenever he is hit, is susceptible to Hamon Damage (does not apply in ULF), and can only be used in certain stages without completing certain in-game conditions. | *'''Stone Mask''': Kars incurs White Damage whenever he is hit, is susceptible to Hamon Damage (does not apply in ULF), and can only be used in certain stages without completing certain in-game conditions. | ||
*'''Modes''': Kars has two main installs, both of which change the properties on his blade-related normals and special moves. | *'''Modes''': Kars has two main installs, both of which change the properties on his blade-related normals and special moves. | ||
*'''Ultimate Life Form''': | *'''Ultimate Life Form''': Kars can transform into the Ultimate Life Form, gaining access to new moves and abilites for the remainder of the match. | ||
{{StrengthsAndWeaknesses | {{StrengthsAndWeaknesses | ||
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* '''Overwhelming Mix-ups:''' Kars is amazing at getting hits and converting those into hard knockdowns that he can thrive off of, pressuring with a series of high-lows and janky left-right camera mix-ups. Between his incredible meaty pressure and the threat of strike/throw teleport, Kars is ahead of the class when it comes to the volatility of his okizeme. | * '''Overwhelming Mix-ups:''' Kars is amazing at getting hits and converting those into hard knockdowns that he can thrive off of, pressuring with a series of high-lows and janky left-right camera mix-ups. Between his incredible meaty pressure and the threat of strike/throw teleport, Kars is ahead of the class when it comes to the volatility of his okizeme. | ||
* '''Powerful Neutral Presence:''' Kars has multiple excellent buttons for neutral play, | * '''Powerful Neutral Presence:''' Kars has multiple excellent buttons for neutral play, such as j.M, 5M and his blade-related normals during Modes. He has an unprecedented amount of advantage on his scramble buttons compared to the rest of the cast, meaning that blocking one stray normal can lead into a full mix-up. | ||
* '''Phenomenal Damage and Meter Gain:''' Kars' main combo routes are generally quite simple execution-wise, and almost none of require meter to get solid damage, being able to routinely go up to 350 and further without the use of the Heart Heat Gauge. This leads to Kars being a meter battery, building an exceptional amount of resources that he can cash out with his "[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#22S|Brilliant Bone Blades]]" install, [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#Heart Heat Attack|HHA]], or [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#Great Heat Attack|GHA]]. | * '''Phenomenal Damage and Meter Gain:''' Kars' main combo routes are generally quite simple execution-wise, and almost none of require meter to get solid damage, being able to routinely go up to 350 and further without the use of the Heart Heat Gauge. This leads to Kars being a meter battery, building an exceptional amount of resources that he can cash out with his "[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#22S|Brilliant Bone Blades]]" install, [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#Heart Heat Attack|HHA]], or [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#Great Heat Attack|GHA]]. | ||
* '''Flexibility in Playstyle:''' Between his two main forms and the multitude of special moves he gets in both, Kars can play multiple kinds of archetypes of his own choice, and even switch between them freely; from a mix-up-heavy rushdown beast to a keepaway zoner and everything in between. | * '''Flexibility in Playstyle:''' Between his two main forms and the multitude of special moves he gets in both, Kars can play multiple kinds of archetypes of his own choice, and even switch between them freely; from a mix-up-heavy rushdown beast to a keepaway zoner and everything in between. | ||
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|damage=15 | |damage=15 | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=4 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-4 | |blockadv=-4 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=0 | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars does a short jab with the tip of his elbow. | Kars does a short jab with the tip of his elbow. | ||
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|damage=25 | |damage=25 | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=8 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-6 | |blockadv=-6 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=-2 | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars stands on one foot and attacks with a leg strike from behind his back. | Kars stands on one foot and attacks with a leg strike from behind his back. | ||
*Big range and quick startup. | *Big range and quick startup. | ||
*Amazing in neutral, as it can stuff a lot of approaches | *Amazing in neutral, as it can stuff a lot of approaches. | ||
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|damage=Normal: 35<br>Mode 1: 40 (20*2)<br>Mode 2: 45 (15*3) | |damage=Normal: 35<br>Mode 1: 40 (20*2)<br>Mode 2: 45 (15*3) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup=Normal: | |startup=Normal: 12<br>Mode 1: 12(1)1<br>Mode 2: 12(1)1(1)1 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=Normal: -4<br>Mode 1: -2<br>Mode 2: 0 | |blockadv=Normal: -4<br>Mode 1: -2<br>Mode 2: 0 | ||
|hitadv=Normal: + | |hitadv=Normal: +2<br>Mode 1: +4<br>Mode 2: +6 | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars quickly juts out forward with a bone-blade extending from his arm. | Kars quickly juts out forward with a bone-blade extending from his arm. | ||
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|damage=14 | |damage=14 | ||
|guard=Low | |guard=Low | ||
|startup= | |startup=6 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-4 | |blockadv=-4 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=0 | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars attacks with a short poke of his fingers to the opponent's lower half. | Kars attacks with a short poke of his fingers to the opponent's lower half. | ||
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|damage=23 | |damage=23 | ||
|guard=Low | |guard=Low | ||
|startup= | |startup=6 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-6 | |blockadv=-6 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=-2 | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars does a short roundhouse sweep with his leg. | Kars does a short roundhouse sweep with his leg. | ||
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|damage=34 | |damage=34 | ||
|guard=Low | |guard=Low | ||
|startup= | |startup=10 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-10 | |blockadv=-10 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars does an approaching slide, kicking his legs into the air. | Kars does an approaching slide, kicking his legs into the air. | ||
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|damage=Normal: 40<br>Mode 1: 45 (15, 30)<br>Mode 2: 61 (12*2, 37) | |damage=Normal: 40<br>Mode 1: 45 (15, 30)<br>Mode 2: 61 (12*2, 37) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup=Normal: | |startup=Normal: 20<br>Mode 1: 20(1)1<br>Mode 2: 20(1)1(1)1 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=Normal: -10<br>Mode 1: -8<br>Mode 2: -6 | |blockadv=Normal: -10<br>Mode 1: -8<br>Mode 2: -6 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars kicks forward as a bone-blade emerges from the underside of his foot. | Kars kicks forward as a bone-blade emerges from the underside of his foot. | ||
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|damage=18 | |damage=18 | ||
|guard=Overhead | |guard=Overhead | ||
|startup= | |startup=8 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
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|damage=28 | |damage=28 | ||
|guard=Overhead | |guard=Overhead | ||
|startup= | |startup=10 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
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|description= | |description= | ||
Kars extends his leg to strike with an overhead attack. | Kars extends his leg to strike with an overhead attack. | ||
*Extremely deceptive hitboxes on the front and back of the animation. Amazing for | *Extremely deceptive hitboxes on the front and back of the animation. Amazing for cross-ups. | ||
*Has a very high amount of active frames, making it perfect for meaty setups. | *Has a very high amount of active frames, making it perfect for meaty setups. | ||
*Dash-jump j.M is one of the most oppressive approaching tools in the game. Use it whenever possible. | *Dash-jump j.M is one of the most oppressive approaching tools in the game. Use it whenever possible. | ||
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|damage=Normal: 40<br>Mode 1: 50 (25*2)<br>Mode 2: 60 (20*3) | |damage=Normal: 40<br>Mode 1: 50 (25*2)<br>Mode 2: 60 (20*3) | ||
|guard=Overhead | |guard=Overhead | ||
|startup=Normal: | |startup=Normal: 10<br>Mode 1: 10(1)1<br>Mode 2: 10(1)1(1)1 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
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|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
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|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
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|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars does an approaching bone-blade slash. | Kars does an approaching bone-blade slash. | ||
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'''M version:''' | '''M version:''' | ||
*Kars | *Kars crosses up to the other side, staying same-side if the opponent is too far. | ||
*The two hits will not combo into each other if Kars is too close to the opponent. | *The two hits will not combo into each other if Kars is too close to the opponent. | ||
*Occasionally a true blockstring out of a normal depending on spacing. | *Occasionally a true blockstring out of a normal depending on spacing. | ||
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|damage=Normal: 54 (10*5, 4)<br>Mode 1: 72 (11*6, 6)<br>Mode 2: 80 (12*6, 8) | |damage=Normal: 54 (10*5, 4)<br>Mode 1: 72 (11*6, 6)<br>Mode 2: 80 (12*6, 8) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=14 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-20 | |blockadv=-20 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|damage=Normal: 66 (10*6, 6)<br>Mode 1: 85 (11*7, 8)<br>Mode 2: 94 (12*7, 10) | |damage=Normal: 66 (10*6, 6)<br>Mode 1: 85 (11*7, 8)<br>Mode 2: 94 (12*7, 10) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=18 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-24 | |blockadv=-24 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|damage=Normal: 78 (10*7, 8)<br>Mode 1: 98 (11*8, 10)<br>Mode 2: 108 (12*9) | |damage=Normal: 78 (10*7, 8)<br>Mode 1: 98 (11*8, 10)<br>Mode 2: 108 (12*9) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=22 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-28 | |blockadv=-28 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars does a flurry of blade strikes. | Kars does a flurry of blade strikes. | ||
*The version used alters both the amount of hits and the distance Kars covers. | *The version used alters both the amount of hits and the distance Kars covers. | ||
* | *The final hit launches. | ||
*Affected by Modes. | *Affected by Modes. | ||
*Can provide high damage links in wall combos. | *Can provide high damage links in wall combos. | ||
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|damage=90 | |damage=90 | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=12 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
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|damage=100 | |damage=100 | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=12 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
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|damage=110 | |damage=110 | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=12 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
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'''L version:''' | '''L version:''' | ||
*Fastest variant. | *Fastest variant. | ||
*Moves forward the least. | |||
*Mostly not that important, as it does less damage and its only benefit is starting up faster. | *Mostly not that important, as it does less damage and its only benefit is starting up faster. | ||
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'''M version:''' | '''M version:''' | ||
*Intermediate variant. | |||
*Moves forward more. | |||
*Mostly not that important, as it does less damage and its only benefit is starting up faster. | *Mostly not that important, as it does less damage and its only benefit is starting up faster. | ||
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'''H version:''' | '''H version:''' | ||
*Slowest variant. | *Slowest variant. | ||
*Moves forward the most. | |||
*Kars' main combo ender. | *Kars' main combo ender. | ||
*On block, a Flash Cancel or Assist call after the initial blocked hit gives Kars more than enough plus frames to force more mix-ups or place pressure on the opponent's Guard Gauge. Burning leftover meter on a 214H mix-up from time to time can keep Kars safe. | *On block, a Flash Cancel or Assist call after the initial blocked hit gives Kars more than enough plus frames to force more mix-ups or place pressure on the opponent's Guard Gauge. Burning leftover meter on a 214H mix-up from time to time can keep Kars safe. | ||
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|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=Groundbounce | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|damage=Normal: 80<br>Mode 1: 85 (5, 80)<br>Mode 2: 90 (5*2, 80) | |damage=Normal: 80<br>Mode 1: 85 (5, 80)<br>Mode 2: 90 (5*2, 80) | ||
|guard=Low | |guard=Low | ||
|startup=Normal: (62) | |startup=Normal: (62)14<br>Mode 1: (62)14(1)1<br>Mode 2: (62)14(1)1(1)1 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-20 | |blockadv=-20 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
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|hitadv= | |hitadv= | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars | After gathering energy, Kars teleports towards the opponent. | ||
*The version used changes the action Kars takes after teleporting. | *The version used changes the action Kars takes after teleporting. | ||
*All three teleports can be OS'd in neutral by running forward and doing a dash-jump as late as possible. | *All three teleports can be OS'd in neutral by running forward and doing a dash-jump as late as possible. | ||
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*Affected by Modes. | *Affected by Modes. | ||
*Causes a groundbounce on hit, letting Kars get a full combo from it. | *Causes a groundbounce on hit, letting Kars get a full combo from it. | ||
*One of the main tentpoles of Kars' offense. Plus on block and an | *One of the main tentpoles of Kars' offense. Plus on block and an Overhead that's incredibly easy to meaty. | ||
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'''M version:''' | '''M version:''' | ||
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*Affected by Modes. | *Affected by Modes. | ||
*Same-side low that launches on hit. | *Same-side low that launches on hit. | ||
*Pretty minus and risky, as Kars can't combo off of this one unless | *Pretty minus and risky, as Kars can't combo off of this one unless Modes are active. | ||
* | *The only teleport version that beats running straight ahead. | ||
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'''H version:''' | '''H version:''' | ||
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|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=HKD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
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|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=HKD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars, using his arm bone-blade, cuts the opponent down the middle and knocks them away. | Kars, using his arm bone-blade, cuts the opponent down the middle and knocks them away. | ||
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|caption2= | |caption2= | ||
|name=Assist | |name=Assist | ||
|subtitle=Victory is everything!<br>{{NotationIcon- | |subtitle=Victory is everything!<br>{{NotationIcon-ASBR|Assault}}{{NotationIcon-ASBR|Assault}}{{NotationIcon-ASBR|Burst}} | ||
|data= | |data= | ||
{{AttackData-ASBR | {{AttackData-ASBR | ||
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|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=Groundbounce | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars teleports above the opponent's current position and falls with an extended bone-blade from his foot. | Kars teleports above the opponent's current position and falls with an extended bone-blade from his foot. | ||
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*Based on [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#22X|22L]] | *Based on [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#22X|22L]] | ||
*Causes a groundbounce on hit. | *Causes a groundbounce on hit. | ||
*Tracks the opponent's location. | |||
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|description= | |description= | ||
Turns Light Mode on/off. | Turns Light Mode on/off. | ||
*Has incredibly quick startup, allowing for mid-combo or blockstring uses similar to a Quick Stand On. | |||
*Conversely, it has large recovery on deactivation. | |||
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|hitadv= | |hitadv= | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars enhances the cutting power of his Brilliant Bone Blades. | |||
*Requires 1 HH Gauge. | *Requires 1 HH Gauge. | ||
*Using an HHA during | *Using an HHA during Mode 2 will remove its meter cost. | ||
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|startup= | |startup= | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=Crumple | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars licks the blade in his arm before unleashing a large, shining array of slashes done in a single movement of his arm. If they successfully hit, Kars then dives forward to slash past the opponent. | Kars licks the blade in his arm before unleashing a large, shining array of slashes done in a single movement of his arm. If they successfully hit, Kars then dives forward to slash past the opponent. | ||
*Causes crumple against grounded opponents, while causing hard knockdown against airborne ones. | |||
**Due to this difference in hit effects, airborne opponents will end up closer to Kars after a successful hit. | |||
*Only Hit 7 triggers cinematic properties. | *Only Hit 7 triggers cinematic properties. | ||
*Affected by Modes. | *Affected by Modes. | ||
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|damage=17 | |damage=17 | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=4 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
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|damage=27 | |damage=27 | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=8 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-4 | |blockadv=-4 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=0 | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars stands on one foot and attacks with a leg strike from behind his back. | Kars stands on one foot and attacks with a leg strike from behind his back. | ||
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|damage=44 (17, 27) | |damage=44 (17, 27) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=10(7)1 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-4 | |blockadv=-4 | ||
|hitadv=+ | |hitadv=+2 | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars swings his arm for a two-hit blade strike. | Kars swings his arm for a two-hit blade strike. | ||
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|damage=16 | |damage=16 | ||
|guard=Low | |guard=Low | ||
|startup= | |startup=6 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-4 | |blockadv=-4 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=0 | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars attacks with a short poke of his fingers to the opponent's lower half. | Kars attacks with a short poke of his fingers to the opponent's lower half. | ||
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|damage=25 | |damage=25 | ||
|guard=Low | |guard=Low | ||
|startup= | |startup=6 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-6 | |blockadv=-6 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=-2 | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars does a short roundhouse sweep with his leg. | Kars does a short roundhouse sweep with his leg. | ||
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|damage=38 (10, 28) | |damage=38 (10, 28) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=10(1)1 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-8 | |blockadv=-8 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars attacks with a bone-blade while rising up. | Kars attacks with a bone-blade while rising up. | ||
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|damage=50 | |damage=50 | ||
|guard=Unblockable | |guard=Unblockable | ||
|startup= | |startup=26 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars charges forward and attacks with his bone-blade in one fell swoop. | Kars charges forward and attacks with his bone-blade in one fell swoop. | ||
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*Cannot be Flash Canceled. | *Cannot be Flash Canceled. | ||
*Cannot be canceled into "[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#ULF 28|Predator Wings]]". | *Cannot be canceled into "[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#ULF 28|Predator Wings]]". | ||
* | *Too slow to combo from any standard normal against grounded opponents. | ||
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|damage=20 | |damage=20 | ||
|guard=Overhead | |guard=Overhead | ||
|startup= | |startup=8 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
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|damage=30 (15*2) | |damage=30 (15*2) | ||
|guard=Overhead | |guard=Overhead | ||
|startup= | |startup=10(1)1 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
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|damage=44 | |damage=44 | ||
|guard=Overhead | |guard=Overhead | ||
|startup= | |startup=14 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=Groundbounce | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars attacks downwards with his wing. | Kars attacks downwards with his wing. | ||
*Causes a groundbounce on hit. | *Causes a groundbounce on hit. | ||
*God button. Can be used for air-to-airs, jump-ins, | *God button. Can be used for air-to-airs, jump-ins, cross-ups, juggles... the sky's the limit. | ||
*As with j.M while in base form, ULF dash-jump j.H is one of the most oppressive approach tools in the game. Between his great projectiles, this makes Kars' approach almost impossible to prevent. | *As with j.M while in base form, ULF dash-jump j.H is one of the most oppressive approach tools in the game. Between his great projectiles, this makes Kars' approach almost impossible to prevent. | ||
*Starts downwards momentum equal to regular falling speed upon startup, even if used during "Flight". | *Starts downwards momentum equal to regular falling speed upon startup, even if used during "Flight". | ||
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|damage=15 | |damage=15 | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=8 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
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*Does not possess a hitbox if performed backwards. | *Does not possess a hitbox if performed backwards. | ||
*Launches on hit, making it great for juggles. | *Launches on hit, making it great for juggles. | ||
*Can be canceled | *Can be canceled from most normals on hit or block (except 6H). | ||
*Transitions into "[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#ULF Flight|Flight]]". | *Transitions into "[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#ULF Flight|Flight]]" upon completion, unless Kars has no HH Gauge available. | ||
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|damage=15 | |damage=15 | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=6 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
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*Only the Forward version has a hitbox. | *Only the Forward version has a hitbox. | ||
*The Forward version launches on hit. | *The Forward version launches on hit. | ||
*Transitions into "[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#ULF Flight|Flight]]" upon completion. | *Transitions into "[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#ULF Flight|Flight]]" upon completion, unless Kars has no HH Gauge available. | ||
**Can only be used 3 times per Flight; performing aerial attacks or special moves reduces the amount of uses available. | **Can only be used 3 times per Flight; performing aerial attacks or special moves reduces the amount of uses available. | ||
*Causes a soft knockdown on hit, but is an extremely workable knockdown. | *Causes a soft knockdown on hit, but is an extremely workable knockdown. | ||
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*Drains HH Gauge while flying. | *Drains HH Gauge while flying. | ||
*Kars has access to Aerial Chain Beat while flying. | *Kars has access to Aerial Chain Beat while flying. | ||
*Flight can be canceled by | *Flight can be canceled by landing, pressing S, running out of HH Gauge, or performing 3 air actions (any combination between aerial attacks, special moves and "Aerial Dash"). | ||
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|damage=65 (30, 35) | |damage=65 (30, 35) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=16(11)1 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-12 | |blockadv=-12 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
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|damage=100 | |damage=100 | ||
|guard=Overhead | |guard=Overhead | ||
|startup= | |startup=24 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-6 | |blockadv=-6 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=KD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
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|damage=100 | |damage=100 | ||
|guard=Low | |guard=Low | ||
|startup= | |startup=26 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-10 | |blockadv=-10 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=HKD (KD) | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars attacks with Hamon-charged fists. | Kars attacks with Hamon-charged fists. | ||
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Kars slides a distance forward while performing a downward elbow strike. | Kars slides a distance forward while performing a downward elbow strike. | ||
*Has Super Armor. | *Has Super Armor. | ||
*Causes a | *Causes a soft knockdown. | ||
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'''H version:''' | '''H version:''' | ||
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Kars dashes forward to unleash a powerful body blow. | Kars dashes forward to unleash a powerful body blow. | ||
*Has Super Armor. | *Has Super Armor. | ||
*Causes hard knockdown. | *Causes hard knockdown against grounded opponents. | ||
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|damage=70 (15*2, 40) | |damage=70 (15*2, 40) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=12 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-10 | |blockadv=-10 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=HKD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
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|damage=85 (15*3, 40) | |damage=85 (15*3, 40) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=16 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-14 | |blockadv=-14 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=HKD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
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|damage=100 (15*4, 40) | |damage=100 (15*4, 40) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=20 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-18 | |blockadv=-18 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=HKD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars transforms his arm into a large octopus tentacle and swings it in a wide breadth. | Kars transforms his arm into a large octopus tentacle and swings it in a wide breadth. | ||
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|damage=66 (11*6) | |damage=66 (11*6) | ||
|guard=Mid | |guard=Mid | ||
|startup= | |startup=12 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
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|damage=60 (20*3) | |damage=60 (20*3) | ||
|guard=Overhead | |guard=Overhead | ||
|startup= | |startup=22 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
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|damage=60 (5, 11*5) | |damage=60 (5, 11*5) | ||
|guard=Mid, Low | |guard=Mid, Low | ||
|startup= | |startup=28 | ||
|active= | |active= | ||
|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv=-18 | |blockadv=-18 | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=HKD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars creates various animals from his body and launches them as projectiles. | Kars creates various animals from his body and launches them as projectiles. | ||
*The version used determines the animal created. | *The version used determines the animal created. | ||
*The aerial versions will transition into "[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#ULF Flight|Flight]]". | *The aerial versions will transition into "[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kars#ULF Flight|Flight]]" upon completion, unless Kars has no HH Gauge available. | ||
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'''L version:''' | '''L version:''' | ||
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Kars jumps back while launching a piranha that quickly arcs downwards. | Kars jumps back while launching a piranha that quickly arcs downwards. | ||
*Causes crumple | *Causes crumple against grounded opponents, while causing hard knockdown against airborne ones. | ||
*Good get-off-me tool, as it can be used in combination with j.44 to quickly reset to neutral. | *Good get-off-me tool, as it can be used in combination with j.44 to quickly reset to neutral. | ||
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*Hits Mid while falling, and hits Low afterwards. | *Hits Mid while falling, and hits Low afterwards. | ||
*Tracks the opponent's location unless jumped past. | *Tracks the opponent's location unless jumped past. | ||
*Essentially a weaker and less effective version of [[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Johnny Joestar| | *Essentially a weaker and less effective version of {{NotationIcon-ASBR|JohnnyMini}}'s "[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Johnny Joestar#ACT 2 214X|The hole will attack you.]]". Use it in situations where the animation has time to safely play out, as it takes a while for Kars to be actionable again. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===System Mechanics=== | ===System Mechanics=== | ||
====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">ULF Throw</font> ====== | ====== <font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">ULF Throw</font> ====== | ||
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|recovery= | |recovery= | ||
|blockadv= | |blockadv= | ||
|hitadv= | |hitadv=HKD | ||
|description= | |description= | ||
Kars grins as he grabs the opponent, smashing them between his elbow and knee before shoving them away. | Kars grins as he grabs the opponent, smashing them between his elbow and knee before shoving them away. | ||
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==Costumes== | ==Costumes== | ||
===Normal=== | ===Normal=== | ||
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===Special=== | ===Special=== | ||
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==Notable Players== | ==Notable Players== | ||
:{{Template:PlayerListDisclaimer}} | :{{Template:PlayerListDisclaimer}} | ||
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!width="95"|Name | !width="95"|Name | ||
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!width="125"|Region | !width="125"|Region | ||
!Contact | !Contact | ||
!Example Play | !Example Play | ||
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| | |Bonbei | ||
|[[File:JJASBR Kars Color 1.png|200x200px|Normal (Color 1)]] | |||
|[[File: | |[[File:Flag_us.png]]<br>United States | ||
|[https://twitter.com/ | |[https://twitter.com/Bonbei_XRD @Bonbei_XRD] | ||
|[https://www.youtube.com/@ | |[https://www.youtube.com/@Bonbei_XRD/featured YouTube Channel]<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAvbk-KTFns Match Footage] | ||
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|めろ<br>( | |めろ (Mero)<br>(Meromaru1134) | ||
|[[File:JJASBR Kars Color Special B 1.png|200x200px|Special B (Color 1)]] | |||
|[[File:Flag_jp.png]]<br>Japan | |[[File:Flag_jp.png]]<br>Japan | ||
|[https://twitter.com/Mero_1134 @Mero_1134] | |[https://twitter.com/Mero_1134 @Mero_1134] | ||
|[https://www.youtube.com/@mero-1134/featured YouTube Channel]<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHMGy7Y_Oms Match Footage] | |[https://www.youtube.com/@mero-1134/featured YouTube Channel]<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHMGy7Y_Oms Match Footage] | ||
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|うにくだ名人<br>(uni_kuda) | |||
|[[File:JJASBR Kars Color 4.png|200x200px|Normal (Color 4)]] | |||
|[[File:Flag_jp.png]]<br>Japan | |||
|[https://twitter.com/uni_kuda @uni_kuda] | |||
|[https://www.youtube.com/@UNIKUDA/featured YouTube Channel]<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHMGy7Y_Oms Match Footage] | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:36, 18 May 2024
Introduction
The central antagonist of Battle Tendency, the second part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kars is the leader of the Pillar Men, a group of ancient, super-human beings that seek to acquire the Red Stone of Aja so that Kars can be transformed into the most powerful being on the planet. As the leader of the Pillar Men, Kars is cunning and deceitful, always looking to gain an upper hand over his opponent at any cost.
Kars is a close-ranged rushdown character that can bully his way into his preferred range with his incredible aerial buttons, large and good-scaling grounded normals, and a variety of movement-based special moves that influence the different ways he can approach the opponent. His Modes add additional hits to his blade-related normals and special moves, increasing the pushback and hitconfirm potential on them as well as giving him an easy cancel option to continue his mix-ups. He has relatively high damage, being able to convert into 30-40% off of even the smallest stray hits, and his vortex potential after a hard knockdown makes him one of the most threatening characters in the game to defend against.
For the cost of two bars and a setup, however, Kars can shed his base form to become the Ultimate Life Form (ULF), an install super that dramatically changes his playstyle into a hybrid zoner-setplay monster who can pressure with a multitude of safe buttons and projectiles, as well as one of the best zoning tools in the game in "The power of supreme genes!". The drastic variations in gameplay between base form and ULF means that Kars can tweak his play depending on the matchup and his opponent, and choose to play in a variety of archetypes to find the one that irritates the other player the most.
Kars isn't all strengths, though; his wakeup is very weak in both forms, especially in ULF when he loses access to his HHA: a large and fast-starting hitbox that can be used as an anti-air callout at some ranges. Kars is extremely momentum focused, and understanding exactly how to keep his mix-ups going is the key to winning games with him.
- Stone Mask: Kars incurs White Damage whenever he is hit, is susceptible to Hamon Damage (does not apply in ULF), and can only be used in certain stages without completing certain in-game conditions.
- Modes: Kars has two main installs, both of which change the properties on his blade-related normals and special moves.
- Ultimate Life Form: Kars can transform into the Ultimate Life Form, gaining access to new moves and abilites for the remainder of the match.
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Modes
Kars has access to two installs in order to enhance his abilities, both of which are accessible from his base form.
- Light Mode (Mode 1) is activated by pressing the Style button, and costs no meter. This Mode adds an additional hit to each of Kars' blade-related moves and shortens the arc of his jump.
- Brilliant Bone Blades (Mode 2) is activated by pressing 22S, and costs one bar. This Mode adds a third hit to each of Kars' blade-related moves, as well as making his jump arc even shorter and making some of his blade moves start up and end much sooner.
The following moves are affected by both Modes:
- 5H
- 3H
- j.H
- Cruel and beautiful violence!
- Behold, frozen brilliance!
- Victory is everything! (Light and Medium only)
The tradeoff for using Mode is that while in either install, Kars is unable to build any meter until he either turns off Mode (by pressing Style again, only in Mode 1), uses an HHA, successfully completes his GHA, or is forcefully knocked out of the install by taking a hard knockdown.
Stats
Style | Health | Low Health Mode | Hashtag(s) |
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Mode | 850 | Rumble | #ASBR_KAR #ASBR_KAS |
Move List
![JJASBR Blue Stone Mask Icon.png](/images/e/e1/JJASBR_Blue_Stone_Mask_Icon.png)
![JJASBR Normal Icon.png](/images/e/e1/JJASBR_Normal_Icon.png)
![JJASBR Red Stone Mask Icon.png](/images/f/f6/JJASBR_Red_Stone_Mask_Icon.png)
![JJASBR ULF Icon.png](/images/3/36/JJASBR_ULF_Icon.png)
Normal Form
Normal Moves
5L
5L
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5M
5M
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5H
5H
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2L
2L
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2M
2M
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2H
2H
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3H
3H
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JL
j.L
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JM
j.M
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JH
j.H
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Special Moves
236X
Cruel and beautiful violence! 236L/M/H Start Start Second part of the H version Second part of the H version
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623X
Behold, frozen brilliance!
623L/M/H |
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214X
Shatter against the wall!
214L/M/H (Air OK) |
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22X
Victory is everything! 22L/M/H Start Start Light Light Medium Medium Heavy Heavy
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System Mechanics
Throw
Throw I'll slice you in two! 5/4 + Any Two Attack Buttons Forward Forward Back Back
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Assist
Assist
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5S
Light Mode 5S Animation Animation Mode On Mode On
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22S
Brilliant Bone Blades 22S Animation Animation Mode On Mode On Not to be confused with the HHA Not to be confused with the HHA
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Heart Heat Attack
Brilliant Bone Blades 236 + Any Two Attack Buttons Not to be confused with the Mode Not to be confused with the Mode
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Great Heat Attack
Kars, the Ultimate Thing, is born!
236L+M+H |
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Ultimate Life Form
Normal Moves
ULF 5L
5L
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ULF 5M
5M
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ULF 5H
5H
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ULF 2L
2L
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ULF 2M
2M
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ULF 2H
2H
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ULF 6H
6H Brilliant Bone Blades Not to be confused with the Mode or the HHA Not to be confused with the Mode or the HHA
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ULF JL
j.L
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ULF JM
j.M
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ULF JH
j.H
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Special Moves
ULF 28
Predator Wings
Any jump after 1/2/3 |
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ULF J44-J66
Aerial Dash j.44 / j.66 Forward Forward Back Back
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ULF Flight
Flight
Automatic after "Predator Wings", "Aerial Dash" or "The power of supreme genes!" (Air) |
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ULF 236X
Feast your eyes on my Hamon! 236L/M/H Light Light Medium Medium Heavy Heavy
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ULF 623X
This cannot be!
623L/M/H |
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ULF 214X
The power of supreme genes! 214L/M/H (Air OK) Light Light Medium Medium Heavy Heavy
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System Mechanics
ULF Throw
Throw
You IDIOT! 5/4 + Any Two Attack Buttons |
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ULF Guard
Volcanic Armor Automatic while Guarding Conjectural name Conjectural name
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Costumes
Normal
Special
Notable Players
- Disclaimer: This list is derived from community input and is in no way comprehensive or a form of ranking of any kind. Our community criteria can be found here.
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Bonbei | ![]() |
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@Bonbei_XRD | YouTube Channel Match Footage |
めろ (Mero) (Meromaru1134) |
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@Mero_1134 | YouTube Channel Match Footage |
うにくだ名人 (uni_kuda) |
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@uni_kuda | YouTube Channel Match Footage |