Skullgirls/Beowulf

Overview

Combos

Resets

Assists / Team Building

Strategy / Counterplay

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Story

Known world-wide for felling the Gigan warrior Grendel and for his illustrious career in the ring, Beowulf had secured himself a spot in the history books as a champion. But a mediocre acting career after leaving the ring tarnished his legacy.

Now, as the Canopy Kingdom faces a new threat, Beowulf enters the ring once more, determined to relive the glory, and in doing so stumbles upon the truth about his past... Will Beowulf be able to overcome this new threat to the city and his legacy? Or is this his final taste of the spotlight?

Basics

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Beowulf is a resource-based beat-em-up styled character with strong mix-ups and tremendous damage, given he has those resources. He is best at close range utilizing his fast hop-dash overheads to force his opponent to guess between a high/low/throw. He also performs well in the mid range thanks to his trusty folding chair, The Hurting.

• Chair and Chairless modes: One of Beowulf's main mechanics is his ability to take the chair on or off which gives him several different abilities. With The Hurting equipped, Beowulf has access to huge disjointed normals, the special move Hurting Hurl (236P), a pseudo double jump, and his only meterless reversal. The strength and utility of his chair-on jHP alone forces respect from opponents down below, and in general has more combo options available from the start, lending Chair-on Beo to a relatively straightforward safe offensive playstyle. Without The Hurting Beowulf is granted access to massive armored moves using Grendel's severed arm and Hit Grab that enter Grab Stance on hit. Forced to rely more on Wulf Blitzer (236K) and Grab stance for combos, chairless beo can still stand his ground vs opponents somewhat, but will usually be looking for opportunities to return to the chair.
• Grab Stance and Hype: When Beowulf grabs the opponent either from his throws or from select normals, Beowulf will enter a unique Grab Stance mode where he holds the opponent in the air and can select a wide series of followup moves and "finishers" to continue the combo. This is complimented by his Hype mechanics, where upon doing select actions, finishers, or taunt Beowulf will amass 1-3 levels of hype. When Beowulf has hype he can spend the hype levels during Grab stance to use EX finishers which are much more powerful in both damage and utility effects, such as EX Canis Major (2P in Grab Stance) with long Hard Knockdown for sajejumps and oki setups, or EX Grendel Killa (4K in Grab stance) for a strong finisher that allows normal followups.
• Hop dash pressure: His hop-dash mechanic allows him to open up his opponent with nigh-unreactable overheads at close to mid range that are almost always safe. Linking off of Hop normals is also used frequently in higher level Beowulf combos to open up stronger routes.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Why is he here.	I wanted Black Dhalia instead.

Important Moves

• 2LK - A fast low with good reach that can be used for pressure, mixups, and restands.
• j.LP - Beowulf's fastest overhead when used with his hop-dash and a quick air-to-air button. Also can naturally safejump when used after knockdowns such as Ex Canis Major Press.
• jLK - Fast meaty overhead move from hop dash that is the main safejump button to use after knockdowns such as Ex Canis Major Press.
• j.HP - For horizontal air control (with The Hurting equipped) or a jump-in attack that beats armor (without The Hurting equipped).
• Hurting Hurl (236P) - Special move where Beowulf throws his chair at the opponent in one of several ways. Between the low hitting Light version, two-hitting overhead Medium version, and the Hit invulnerable reversal option in the H version, this move is easily Beowulf's most important special move with great utility.
• Wulf Blitzer (236K) - Large traveling hitbox that is difficult for opponents to challenge, and is Beowulf's primary air-option as well as pseudo-movement tool.
• Reversals
  • Beowulf's main reversal tool without meter will be H Hurtling Hurl. It has slow startup and is throw vulnerable, but is +1 on block and has a very large range for a reversal. However it will send Beowulf into chairless mode after use, giving it somewhat of a risk. In chairless mode without meter Beowulf trades his strong chair toss for new armored normals in cHP and cHK; just as slow and throwable but you can call assists or use Take a Seat (only when spending Hype) during these moves to help make them safer. With meter, Beowulf has access to very good options in Gigantic Arm to cover the ground, Airwulf to catch people jumping or attacking from the air, and Wulfamania as a 360 to grab unsuspecting opponents.

Chair (The Hurting)

Beowulf can remove his chair, The Hurting, by using Hurting Hurl (236P) or j2HK. The normals that would have used the chair are changed when Beowulf doesn't have the chair, and he no longer has access to using Hurting Hurl, Geatish Trepak, and Striker Kick. Also, he will take 50 bonus points of chip damage per hit from all sources except from projectiles. For a period of time after the chair is let go, it stays on the ground and is dimmed. After some time, it lights up, indicating that Beowulf can interact with the chair as soon as it starts flashing. Beowulf can pick the chair back up by:

• Using the Take a Seat special move (standing near the chair and pressing + )
• Landing on it with a grab stance finisher or Three Wulf Moonsault, which additionally increases their damage
• Tagging in, regardless if the chair is lit up or not.

Grab Stance and Hype

Beowulf's throw is different from the rest of the cast because, rather than throwing his opponent, he enters Grab Stance where he is freely able to pummel his opponent and position himself, a mechanic similar to older beat'em up arcade games.

When in Grab Stance, Beowulf is fully invulnerable and allowed to do a number of actions within a time frame of entering Grab Stance or until he runs out of actions.

• Beowulf gains 4 actions when he enters Grab Stance with a throw, air throw, and using two levels of Hype after Three Wulf Moonsault.
• 5 actions when he enters Grab Stance with Wulf Shoot and Wulfamania!.
• 2 actions when he enters Grab Stance with 2MK and (Chairless) 5HP.
• 1 action when he enters Grab Stance with (Chairless) j.HP and Airwulf after using an EX ender/finisher during it.
• Using EX Wulf Press Slam or Diving Wulfdog before the last action will force you to input another action. In practice, this allows for Hype moves to be inserted without using an action, for a theoretical total of 5 actions off of a normal throw with Hype instead of 4.

Beowulf leaves Grab Stance when he has no actions left, when the timer runs out, or when he uses an ender/finisher.

• Using Berserker Headbutt or Naegling Knee Lift will consume one action.
• Using an ender/finisher will end Grab Stance.
  • Using EX Wulf Press Slam or Diving Wulfdog will consume a Grab Stance action except IF they're used as the final Grab Stance action.

So it is best to use as many Berserker Headbutts or Naegling Knee Lifts before your final action.

Upon entering Grab Stance, Beowulf has X frames to input an action, otherwise he will default to ending Grab Stance with Wulf Press Slam if on the ground, except in Wulfamania! where he will end with Da Grendel Killa, or Canis Major Press if in the air. The timers for Grab Stance is as follows:

• 23f via Airwulf.
• 45f via 5HP and (OTG) 2MK.
• 75f via a ground throw and spending 2 levels of Hype after Three Wulf Moonsault
• 115f with Wulf Shoot and Wulfamania!
  • 42f after Bersker Headbutt(during Wulfamania!).
  • 43f after Naegling Knee Lift(during Wulfamania!).
• The opponent will automatically tech if you do not input an action 17f after Berserker Headbutt or Naegling Knee Lift (except during Airwulf and Wulfamania).

Beowulf is able to enter Grab Stance up to two times normally, three times with EX Da Grendel Kila, and even more with clever use of Hype and assists. After the second or third Beowulf leaves Grab Stance, his opponent will become fully invulnerable and be able to use a ground recovery as soon as they touch the ground.

Hype is Beowulf's other resource aside from The Hurting that greatly benefits him. Hype amplifies Beowulf's ender/finishers and increases his utility by granting additional moves in Grab Stance.

Beowulf gains Hype by (to a max of 3 levels of Hype):

• Using any Grab Stance ender/finisher when at 0 levels of Hype.
• Slamming onto The Hurting with a Grab Stance ender/finisher (does not stack with the 0 Hype bonus).
  • Also applies when Beowulf is an assist.
• Every 45f 5LP is held.
• Every 4th mic drop (only the first mic drop from 5MP counts in a combo).
• Taunting.

Beowulf can spend Hype during Grab Stance by inputting + or + after the moves respective motion. When Beowulf does so, his enders/finishers will gain a property at the cost of some damage (except Canis Major Press and Geatish Trepak). (What each EX ender/finisher does is listed with their respective move.)

Stats

Chains

Standing	4 Buttons: → → or → or
Crouching	4 Buttons: → → or → or
Air	5 Buttons: → → → → or

Movement

Weight	Dash	Double Jump	Airdash	IAD Lockout
Medium	Hop	No	No	N/A

Wakeup Time

Forward Tech	Backward Tech	Sliding KD	Hard KD	Crumple
39	40	4	34	34

Move List

Standing Normals

Cheap Pop Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5LP s.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 250 2.5% +2 +5 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 7 2 13 16 19 7 N/A (?)
A jab resembling a Hulk Hogan's signature ear taunt. Holding the button extends recovery indefinitely, building a level of Hype for every 45f held.

Pipe Bomb Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5MP s.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 475 7.5% +4 -2 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 13 3 20 26 20 9 N/A (?)
[ ] Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High Projectile 200 2.5% +4 -1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 9 (Until Ground) 11 22 17 10 N/A (?)
Beowulf delivers a staight punch while holding a microphone. Holding the button will drop the mic for a second, overhead hit. Depending on how long the button is held, the mic drop can combo from the punch or un-combo to function as an overhead reset. The mic drop can always be comboed out of, and builds 1/4 of a level of Hype. When combined with a cancel into L Hurting Hurl, this move can be effectively used for high/low mixups.

Hurting Hammer Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5HP With Chair s.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 925 10% +1 or KD (vs air) -12 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 21 1 26 31 18 11 N/A (?)
Professional Wrestling 112A: The Basic Chair Shot. The disjoint of this move allows Beowulf to anti-air and/or space his opponent, although due to its single active frame and lenghty startup, timing is key when using it as such. Cancel immediately into L Wulf Blitzer or L Hurting Hurl after 5HP hits to confirm in neutral.

Alpha Clinch Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5HP (Chairless) Chairless s.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Hit Grab 0 0% Grab Stance -11 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 18 3 28 N/A 19 N/A (11 on block) N/A (?)
Beowulf grabs at the opponent with one arm, which starts Grab Stance as a hit grab. Using this move lets Beowulf start a Grab Stance with 2 actions from any ground chain. A staple of beowulfs combos, usually the ones without the chair. Has limited use. Can be used to catch moves that leave their extended hurtbox out like Brass Knuckles or Titan Knuckle.

Low Town Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5LK s.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Low - 325 2.5% ±0 -1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 11 2 17 18 17 7 N/A (?)
Beowulf delivers a quick stomp for a standing attack that hits low. Useful as a restand in some of Beowulf's combos.

Wulf Kick Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5MK s.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 475 7.5% -1 -8 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 14 4 24 26 19 9 N/A (?)
A standard drop kick that moves Beowulf forward, can be used for kara cancelling.

Lone Boot Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5HK s.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 975 10% -1 or Stagger (+32 / +47 CH) or Wall Bounce (vs air) -11 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 20 5 28 31 21 12 N/A (?)
A super kick which causes stagger when used outside of a chain combo. Luckily, Beowulf has several ways to combo into this move with a link. For example, the easiest link would be L Hurting Hurl, hop j.MP, 5HK. Moves Beowulf forward much further than 5MK, but is also slower, can also be used to kara cancel.

Crouching Normals

Wulf Paw Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2LP c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 250 2.5% +1 +4 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 6 2 14 16 19 7 N/A (?)
Beowulf's fastest ground normal. 2LP's hitbox can be used to anti-air against low airdashers and checking the opponent. Can buffer it into chair on 2HP for a conversion that launches your opponent.

Potato Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2MP c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 525 7.5% +3 -6 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 13 3 21 26 17 10 N/A (?)
Beowulf's go-to medium in a blockstring due to its good range and can be used as a semi-safe poke. Moves Beowulf's collision hurtbox forward and may whiff when used as a confirm from certain hits.

Nosebleed Seat Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2HP With Chair c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Launcher 775 10% -1 -16 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 15 2 33 33 18 14 N/A (?)
Beowulf's only standard launcher requires The Hurting. Its excellent hitbox and good startup allows Beowulf to anti-air opponents, it can be cancelled H Hurting Hurl to cover a lot of space safely and score conversions if he hits them.

Grendel Flex Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2HP (Chairless) Chairless c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Armor (1 hit), No Cancel (Specials) 625, 725 10%, 10% KD -31 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 25 4, (9), 4 46 26, 36 18, 18 12, 15 N/A (?)
Beowulf uses Grendel's arm for an armored uppercut that hits twice, replacing his only launcher with the Hurting. Although it sends the opponent on a similar trajectory to a launcher, it is not a true launcher; Beowulf can't jump cancel this attack. If Beowulf uses the move more then once in the same combo, it will send the opponent up to only half of the regular height. Beowulf takes full damage from any moves that hit him during the armored window. If Beowulf has a level of Hype and is close to The Hurting, you can push + to do an "EX" Take a Seat to special cancel this move. Beowulf can super cancel this move to counter his opponent's potential punish depending on the situation. Beowulf can super cancel into Airwulf on block to make an escape from a bad situation (Although using this too much will make you predictable and get punished), into Gigantic Arm to punish them for pushing a button, or into Wulfamania! if they're expecting the first two.

Trepak Attack Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2LK c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Low - 250 2.5% +2 +4 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 7 3 12 16 18 7 N/A (?)
Beowulf’s fastest low. Its range allows for decent poke in conjuction with his 2MP. Can also be used to keep Beowulf on his opponent if they Pushblock.

Ankle Lace Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2MK c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Low - 425 7.5% +1 or Grab Stance (on OTG hit) -2 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 14 2 24 26 23 9 N/A (?)
Beowulf swipes at the opponent's ankles with a low attack. Although mediocre on its own, hitting the attack as an OTG triggers a hit grab where Beowulf picks the opponent up and starts Grab Stance with 2 actions. Can be used in a blockstring instead of 2MP for a second low that's only -2 on block. It's longer blockstun over 2MP allows [2MK, 5HK] to be a true blockstring.

Geatish Leg Sweep Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2HK With Chair c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Low Sweep 1000 10% Soft KD (Invuln.) -14 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 19 3 29 14 17 10 N/A (?)
Beowulf's standard sweep using The Hurting. Has good range, decent speed, and is a disjointed sweep, making it surprisingly useful on many unsuspecting opponents

Gigan Arm Sweep Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2HK (Chairless) Chairless c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Low Armor (3 hits), Sweep, No Cancel (Specials) 1400 10% Soft KD (Invuln.) -19 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 25 2 35, KD or 90* 14 17 16 N/A (?)
Without the Hurting, Beowulf brings out Grendel's arm for an armored, long range sweep. This is significantly slower than Beowulf's other 2HK and will not chain from any of his ground normals. The recovery knocks Beowulf down, allowing him to use a ground recovery. Due to it's 3 hits of armor and being able to super cancel while your opponent hits the armor, this can be used as a meterless reversal or a punish (albeit risky). Despite its 3 hits of armor, Beowulf takes full damage from any moves that hit him during the armored window. If Beowulf has a level of Hype and is close to The Hurting, you can push + to do an "EX" Take a Seat to special cancel this move. * 90 is the recovery time without a ground tech, while 35 is the recovery time with a ground tech.

Jumping Normals

Wild Rake Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jLP j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High - 200 2.5% +8 +1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 8 3 14 24 17 7 N/A (?)
An eye rake attack. This is Beowulf's fastest option for an air to air move or an overhead when combined with his forward dash. Good button to press after blocking in the air if the opponent is still in front of you, its great hitstun allowing him to convert if the move hits.

Fang Edge Chop Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jMP j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High - 575 7.5% +11 +3 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 14 3 15 28 20 10 N/A (?)
A knife edge chop to the opponent's chest. This attack's generous hit stun allows Beowulf to use this attack out of a forward dash and link some of his slower ground normals.

Alpha Maul Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jHP With Chair j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High - 775 10% -5 -7 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 16 1, (Until ground) (Until ground) 28 19 11 N/A (?)
Beowulf extends The Hurting out horizontally in front of him for a body splash attack. Like typical body splash moves from other fighting games, the attack stays active for the duration of his jump. Unlike those other attacks, Beowulf's chair gives his version a significantly larger, mostly-disjointed hit box. Dash-jump j.HP will cover almost the entire screen horizontally. On hit it can lead to conversions depending on how close you are to the opponent. A smart opponent will attempt to predict you pressing this then block and land cancel to put you at a frame disadvantage, so watch out.

Danger Position Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jHP (Chairless) Chairless j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High Hit Grab 0 0% Grab Stance -7 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 16 (Until ground) (Until ground) N/A 19 N/A (11 on block) N/A (?)
Beowulf performs a body splash without The Hurting, attacking with a smaller hit box than the chair assisted version of j.HP. The move's true utility is transitioning to Grab Stance on hit, which Beowulf can do both from an air chain or air to ground as a jump in attack. Beowulf is free to use any ender/finisher on the way down; otherwise defaults to Canis Major Press on hit.

Naegling Knee Drop Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jLK j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High - 275 2.5% -6 -3 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 9 24 7 24 18 7 N/A (?)
Beowulf does a knee drop attack that is active for a long time, his main cross up tool. Only a frame slower than his j.LP, it is Beowulf's other option for a hop overhead attack that is slightly ambiguous.

Missile Wulf Kick Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jMK j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High - 625 7.5% -11 -4 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 14 (Until ground) 2 26 19 9 N/A (?)
A dropkick with a visually similar animation to Beowulf's 5MK. Using this attack out of a forward dash means it will have a slower start up than a 5MK, but may confuse an opponent because it actually hits high. Has very slight landing lag. Has less hitstun than j.MP, making it harder to combo into 5HK.

Heorot Family Roundhouse Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jHK j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High - 750 10% KD (vs air) -6 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 16 3 29 28 31 14 N/A (?)
With or without the Hurting, Beowulf kicks directly below himself with both feet. The amount of blockstun this move has allows Beowulf to use move instead of j.HP to keep his opponent in blockstun longer than with j.HP or if his opponent is in the corner, due to the latter not being able to cross up.

Command Normals

Chair Stampede Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	j2HK With Chair j. +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High Projectile 750 10% N/A or KD (vs air) N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 19 (Until ground) 4 28 20 8 N/A (?)
Beowulf kicks directly below himself, exactly like his usual j.HK, but instead uses The Hurting to attack as a projectile. Because he sets the chair down, he needs to have it equipped to use this version of the move. As this move leaves Beowulf chairless, he will take additional chip damage on block. See Chair (The Hurting) section for more details. Gives Beowulf a pseudo double jump, allowing him to use it to bypass careless zoning, as an offensive approach, or to avoid your opponents wake up options, all while being able to either convert on the way down if it hits, or block if it doesn't. The in-game frame data for this move is incorrect (it will only display 16 frames of startup)

Universal Mechanics

Clinch Up Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Throw +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Throw 50% Damage Scaling 0 5% Grab Stance N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 7 1 28 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
Beowulf's normal throw has above average range and is his most direct way to start Grab Stance. It has the same rules for a throw tech as any other normal throw even though it doesn't do any damage as an individual move.

Clinch Up Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Air Throw + (in air)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Air Throw 50% Damage Scaling 0 5% Grab Stance N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 7 3 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
Like with his ground throw, Beowulf's normal air throw starts a Grab Stance. Beowulf is free to take any action on the way down or wait so he can continue Grab Stance on the ground. If he is too high in the air, he will default to Canis Major Press.

Hot Tag Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Tag + / +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Tag 500 4.5% KD -20 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 31 to 46 1 33 10 13 13 N/A (?)
During his tag in attack Beowulf enters the screen from behind the opponent, forcing a change in block direction.

Striker Kick Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Snapback With Chair + + / + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Snapback 0, 0 -100% N/A -16, -32 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 12 + 3 3, *(45), 5 37, 45 45, 14 17, 17 14, 13 (9 on block) 9 (?)
Beowulf's snapback is unique since it has 2 hits. He will only do the kick to send the opponent off screen if he connects with the first hit from The Hurting. Failing to connect with the opponent will set The Hurting down. If a button is held; Beowulf stays in his chair until the button is released or if he gets hit. Beowulf has a second snapback while in grab stance (see the Grab Stance Moves section). * Upon successful first hit.

Specials

"All's chair!" / "Hey, catch!" (L) "Chair we go!" / "Have a seat!" (M) "Take a load off!" / "Hold this for me!" (H) Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Hurting Hurl With Chair +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Low Sweep, Projectile 600 (100) (2.5%) 7.5% Soft KD -1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 21 12 30 16 19 12 (9 on block) N/A (?)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High (2nd hit) 85% Damage Scaling (2nd hit), Projectile 250, 350 (100, 100) (2.5%) 4.5%, 3.825% +3 or KD (vs air) -7, N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 22 48, 16 34 28, 28 18, 17 8, 8 N/A (?)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Invuln. (Strike), 90% Damage Scaling, Projectile 600 (100) (2.5%) 4.05% KD +1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 25 50 28 17 20 8 N/A (?)
Beowulf's uses The Hurting to attack his opponent, putting it on cooldown when it reaches its destination. As this move leaves Beowulf chairless, he will take additional chip damage on block. See Chair (The Hurting) section for more details. Beowulf kicks The Hurting for a single hitting projectile that hits low, sweeps, and has good height to it. A staple move in Beowulf's combos and is easy to convert from with hop j.MP if at a distance. Puts The Hurting on the shortest cooldown. Beowulf tosses The Hurting in the air for a projectile that hits twice, with the second hit must be blocked high, and leaves the chair in front of him. Leaves Beowulf plus on hit and leaves him the position to reset his opponent with a high/low/throw. He can also choose not to and have the chair come down for a potential counterhit to punish his opponent. This position also allows the opponent to reversal so use with caution. Beowulf's only meterless reversal. Beowulf hurls The Hurting for a single hitting projectile that travels fullscreen in a parabolic arc, leaves him +1 on block, and can use OTG to confirm with 2HK into Gigantic Arm or Wulf Blitzer. The 30f of hit-invul this move has allows Beowulf to safely dodge through a plethora of moves and then counter with a super of his choice. Although, due to the lengthy startup this allows his opponent to either startup a reversal of their own, grab him, safejump, meaty, or plain move out of the way as well. Use with care. Puts The Hurting on the longest cooldown. Reels his throw hurtbox backwards Sometimes referred to as "chair toss".

"Ow, ow, awoo!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Wulf Blitzer + (Air OK)
Ground Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - See description (100) (2.5%) 3% KD -24 (L), -57 (M), -65 (H) Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 20 28 (Until ground), 12 after landing 15 18 8 N/A (?)
x2, x3 Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - See description (100) (2.5%) 3% KD -24 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 8 28 (Until ground), 12 after landing 15 18 8 N/A
Air Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - See description (100) (2.5%) 3% KD -27 (At best) (L), -2 (At best) (M), -57 (At best) (H) Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 18 28 (Until ground), 12 after landing 15 18 8 N/A (?)
Air x2 Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - See description (100) (2.5%) 3% KD -8 (At best) Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 8 28 (Until ground),12 after landing 15 18 8 N/A
Beowulf charges at the opponent up to 3 times on the ground or 2 times in the air. The first button press determines the trajectory, then subsequent hits can choose a direction by pressing a button and holding any direction. Beowulf charges straight forward at the opponent when used on the ground and used in the air. Beowulf charges upwards at a 45 degree angle when used on the ground or downward at a 45 degree angle when used in the air. Beowulf charges straight upwards when used on the ground or upwards at a 45 degree angle when used in the air. Wulf Blitzer's damage depends on the direction traveled. If done as a final hit (3rd hit on the ground, 2nd hit in the air), the damage increases by 400, except for the straight downward direction (2) which increases by 300. Damage by Direction 475 575 475 O 375 N/A 375 275 275 275 Can be used to frametrap your opponent by delaying the next blitzer. Due to how Wulf Blitzer's frame advantage can vary based on it's next direction, Beowulf can also frametrap after landing. An example being L Wulf Blitzer, 2, H hurl. Beowulf gets an extra 1.1111% meter when blitzing towards his opponent. Sometimes referred to as "beast cannon"

Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Wulf Shoot + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Command Grab Invuln. (Throw) 0 0.025% Grab Stance N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 24 18 24 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
This throw is visually similar to a Wulf Blitzer on start up. Beowulf can use this confuse a blocking opponent and start a Grab Stance with 5 actions on hit. This command grab has invulnerability to throw for the entire startup and active period while travelling quite far. Can be used as a reversal against throws and command grabs like Ultimate Showstopper and Diamond Drop, it can also beat Daisy Pusher and Diamonds are Forever with correct spacing. Best used after your opponent is staggered to optimize your damage.

	Take a Seat Near chair +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 0 0% N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop N/A N/A 13 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
When standing near the Hurting, Beowulf can re-equip his chair with this command. Beowulf can cancel the recovery of his normal moves with this quick special if he's close enough to the Hurting. Beowulf can cancel Grendel Flex and Gigan Arm Sweep if he is close to The Hurting and has a level of Hype. Canceling chairless 2HP with this move leaves you at +5 Important for combos, can be used to cancel unsafe moves on block, and can be used to cancel in the middle of a string to setup a reset on your opponent. You can ever super cancel it to look extra fancy!

Grab Stance Moves

	Berserker Headbutt Grab Stance, then
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 200 or 250, 300** 5% KD* N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 9 or 11** 10 or 16* or 9, (3), 9** 0 45 (vs assists) N/A 10 (vs assists) N/A
Beowulf headbutts the opponent to do extra damage in Grab Stance. While it doesn't do much damage, it builds meter quickly, and allows you to easily follow up if you end Grab Stance with this action. If this action hits both the point and assist character, and the point dies while Beowulf has one or more Grab Stance actions left, you will be able to happy birthday the assist character. * When used as the final Grab Stance action. ** When used as an action after an EX ender/finisher from Airwulf or during Wulfamania!

	Naegling Knee Lift Grab Stance, then
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 400 or 500** 0.5% KD* N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 9 10 or 16* 0 45 (vs assists) N/A 10 (vs assists) N/A
Beowulf hits the opponent with a rather spam-friendly knee attack in Grab Stance. The inversion of Berserker Headbutt; it does more damage, it doesn't build nearly as much meter for you, and is harder to follow up if you end Grab Stance with this action. If this action hits both the point and assist character, and the point dies while Beowulf has one or more Grab Stance actions left, you will be able to happy birthday the assist character. * When used as the final Grab Stance action. ** When used as an action after an EX ender/finisher from Airwulf or during Wulfamania!

	Wulf Press Slam Grab Stance, then or +
Normal Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 1500 5% Soft KD N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 38 3 20 25 (vs assists) N/A 6 (vs assists) N/A
EX Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 1500 5% Grab Stance, Soft KD (vs assists) N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 38 3 24 25 (vs assists) N/A 6 (vs assists) N/A
Beowulf throws the opponent down with a scoop slam, ending the Grab Stance. This move is analogous to the simpler normal throws used by some other characters. If no other attacks are used during a Grab Stance that then expires on the ground, this move is performed automatically. The second best ender/finisher for the corner as it doesn’t let them get away too easily. You can also combine this with an assist to convert afterwards.

	Diving Wulfdog Grab Stance, then + (Air OK)
Normal Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 1700 5% Soft KD N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 12 4, (20), 1 26, KD or 77* 25 x2 (vs assists) N/A 2, 16 (vs assists) N/A
EX Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 1500 5% Grab Stance, Soft KD (vs assists) N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 12 4, (20), 1 36 25 x2 (vs assists) N/A 2, 16 (vs assists) N/A
Air Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 1500 5% Soft KD N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 11 (Until ground), 1 26, KD or 77* 25 (vs assists) N/A 12 (vs assists) N/A
EX Air Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 1200 5% Grab Stance, Soft KD N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 11 (Until ground), 1 36 25 (vs assists) N/A 12 (vs assists) N/A
Beowulf performs a running (or flying) bulldog to end a Grab Stance. If Beowulf slams his own deployed chair using this move, it deals 250 bonus points of damage, generates 1 level of Hype, and automatically re-equips the chair. The recovery of this move knocks Beowulf down, allowing him to use a ground recovery. * 26 frames of recovery, then the opportunity to ground tech. If no ground tech is performed, there are 3 frames of vulnerable recovery and 74 frames of invulnerable recovery.

	Da Grendel Killa Grab Stance, then + (Air OK)
Normal Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 2100 2% Stagger (vs assists), Soft KD N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 19 3, (47), 1 59 35, 25 (vs assists) N/A 24 (vs assists) N/A
EX Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 1700 2% Stagger (vs assists), Soft KD (vs assists), Ground Bounce N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 19 3, (47), 1 51 35, 25 (vs assists) N/A 24 (vs assists) N/A
Air Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 1900 2% Soft KD N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 12 (Until ground), 1 59 25 (vs assists) N/A 12 (vs assists) N/A
EX Air Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 1700 2% Ground Bounce, Soft KD (vs assists) N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 12 (Until ground), 1 51 25 (vs assists) N/A 12 (vs assists) N/A
Jobbers beware! Beowulf performs a rather unsafe looking behind-the-back brainbuster suplex. If Beowulf slams his own deployed chair using this move, it deals 250 bonus points of damage, generates 1 level of Hype, and automatically re-equips the chair. EX version launches the opponent into the air next to Beowulf for an easy followup. If Beowulf slams on his own deployed chair with this EX version of the move, he does not automatically re-equip the chair.

	Geatish Trepak Grab Stance, then With Chair +
Normal Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - [325, 250] x3, 1000 1.8% x6, 1.98% KD -28 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 15 3, (10), 3,... 58 25 x7 28 x7 4 x6, 14 N/A
EX Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - [325, 250] x3, 1000 1.8% x6, 1.98% Wall Splat +6 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 15 3, (10), 3,... 89 25 x7 28 x7 4 x6, 80 N/A
With the Hurting equipped, Beowulf jumps on his chair to end his Grab stance with a series of dancing kicks. A good ender/finisher to keep the corner that also does good scaled damage when done at the end of a combo. Gains an extra 1% meter per kick regardless of it hitting or whiffing. If you get a grab and you’re pummeling the point character and their assist, you can do EX Geatish Trepak close to or in the corner, then you can OTG both for a double snap. Also known as "chair dance".

"Dog star press!"	Canis Major Press Grab Stance, then (Air Only) +
Normal Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 1000 7% Hard KD N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop N/A (Until ground) 58 25 (vs assists) N/A 12 (vs assists) N/A
EX Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - 1250 7% Hard KD N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop N/A (Until ground) 50 25 (vs assists) N/A 12 (vs assists) N/A
Beowulf ends an air Grab Stance with a body press, landing on top of the opponent. If Beowulf slams his own deployed chair using this move, it deals 250 bonus points of damage, generates 1 level of Hype, and automatically re-equips the chair. If no other attacks are used during a Grab Stance that then expires in midair, this move is performed automatically. Beowulf is unable to use this ender/finsiher if he does either Berserker Headbutt or Naegling Knee Lift as a Grab Stance action. A key move in Beowulf's okizeme, allowing him to force his opponent guess between a high/low/throw on their wakeup and can bait out reversals. But if you spend a level of Hype, it increases the amount of time it takes for the opponent to wake up, which allows Beowulf to add the ability safejump/meaty slower reversals and cross up with j.LK or j.HP. If you have 3 levels of hype, or used two levels of hype in the same combo, and the opponent is on their last character with 1550HP or less, the EX version will end the match with a special animation where a penguin referee appears. Will trigger Undizzy when the move that enters Grab Stance is not chained into. A simple example would be: 5LK > 2MP > 5HP xx Canis Major Press VS. 2LP > 5LK > 2MP > (Chairless) 2HP (OTG) 2MK xx Canis Major Press

Into the Trash	Snapback Grab Stance, then + + / + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A Snapback 0, 0 (675 vs assists) -100% N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 4 + 26 4, (26), 2 54 25 x2 (vs assists) N/A 6, 7 (vs assists) N/A
Beowulf's alternate snapback from Grab Stance. Stuff 'em in a trash can and kick it! Will always force the opponent off screen, even against solo opponents, in which case the same character comes back into an incoming mixup.

Supers

"One twenty inch python!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Gigantic Arm Level 1 + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Invuln. (Full) 2250 (350) -100% Wall Splat -46 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 6 + 4 13 58 21 24 32 (20 on block) 5 (?)
Beowulf charges forward with a massive swing of Grendel's arm. A good reversal super when in a pinch and for converting off of stray hits in neutral. Carries them near fullscreen and you can use OTG to convert, granted you are not too close to the corner when initially performing the super. Doing it against an aerial opponent, or doing a launcher into arm, makes conversions possible at more positions on the screen. With tight links, it is even possible to save OTG when converting.

"Whatcha gonna do?" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Airwulf Level 1 + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Anti-Air Grab Invuln. (Full) 0 (250) -100% Grab Stance -11 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 10 + 2 22 14 N/A 24 N/A (11 on block) 3 (?)
An anti air grab were Beowulf leaps at an upward angle and starts a Grab Stance on hit. All of the typical anti air grab rules apply! On whiff, Beowulf is free to take any action on the way down. Augments Beowulf's Berserker Headbutt, and increases damage to both Berserker Headbutt and Naegling Knee Lift. +250 damage to all Non-EX enders/finishers (Except Geatish Trepak) and EX Canis Major Press. +400 damage to all Non-EX enders/finishers and EX Canis Major Press when landing on The Hurting.

"Cry for the moon!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Three Wulf Moonsault Level 3 + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Invuln. (Full), 45% Minimum Scaling 750, 1000, 1500, 2750 (100, 100, 100) -300% KD -30 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 8 + 2 3, (18), 3, (21), 7 44 32, 32, 18 35, 35, 21 24x 2, 19, (10 x3 On Block) 5 (?)
A majestic level 3 super. +500 damage for landing on The Hurting. Will combo both point and assist character if you hit them both. Becomes fully invulnerable after a second successful hit and plays a cinematic on a successful third hit on the point character. Beowulf can convert into Grab Stance if he has 2 levels of Hype by pressing down + at the end, doing so uses your OTG and scales the combo heavily if done at the beginning.

"Oh yeah! Wulfamania runs wild!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Wulfamania Level 3 + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Command Grab Invuln. (Full) 0 -300% Grab Stance N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 4 + 0 5 37 N/A N/A N/A 1 (?)
A Grab Stance-based custom combo super that instantly builds three levels of Hype when it lands, augments Beowulf's Berserker Headbutt, and increases damage to both Berserker Headbutt and Naegling Knee Lift. All EX enders/finishers can be re-used afterwards except EX Trepak, EX Da Grendel Killa, and EX Canis Major. +250 damage to all Non-EX enders/finishers (except Trepak) and EX Canis Major. +400 damage to all Non-EX enders/finishers and EX Canis Major Press when landing on The Hurting. An expensive reversal if you use it as such, best used after you stagger your opponent. Best route is 4x Berserker Headbutts, 2x Wulf Press Slam or Diving Wulfdog, then EX Da Grendel Killa into your combo.

Taunt

"Awooo!"	Aroo Ready? , , , ,
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - N/A 0% N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop N/A N/A 87 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Beowulf crouches down on all fours and howls for the crowd, instantly building three levels of Hype.

"I'm number one."	Assist Taunt Automatically done after an assist move
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - N/A 0% N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop N/A N/A 60 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Colors

Color 1 Default color palette.	Color 2 Original alternate color palette.	Color 3 Original alternate color palette based on a "sexy firefighter".	Color 4 Based on Dudley's HP palette from Street Fighter 3: Third Strike.	Color 5 Original alternate color palette.
Color 6 Original alternate color palette.	Color 7 Original alternate color palette based on Beowulf's story mode ending. Crowdfunding request.	Color 8 Original color palette based on Grendel, also used for the mirror match in Beowulf's story mode. Crowdfunding request.	Color 9 Based on El Santo, the legendary Mexican wrestler.	Color 10 Based on Alex from Street Fighter 3. Crowdfunding request.
Color 11 Original alternate color palette based on early 1990s neon color schemes.	Color 12 Based on Wolverine from Marvel Comics.	Color 13 Based on Jackson "Jax" Briggs from Mortal Kombat.	Color 14 Based on Kanji from Persona 4.	Color 15 Based on the Green Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
Color 16 Based on Yamcha from Dragon Ball.	Color 17 Based on John Talbain from the Darkstalkers / Vampire series.	Color 18 Based on Naked Snake AKA Big Boss from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Crowdfunding request.	Color 19 Original alternate color palette based on Silent Storm, a M.U.G.E.N character. Crowdfunding request.	Color 20 Based on William Riker from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Color 21 Based on the The Ultimate Warrior from the WWE.	Color 22 Original alternate color palette.	Color 23 Based on Batman from DC comics.	Color 24 Based on Zubaz AKA The Baz from rejected Street Fighter 2 concept art and Divekick.	Color 25 Based on Captain America from Marvel vs. Capcom 2.
Color 26 Based on Incineroar from Pokemon.	Color 27 Based on Captain Planet from Captain Planet and the Planeteers.

Intro Poses

Beowulf has 3 different intro poses that can be selected by holding a light, medium or heavy button during the loading screen before a match.

	Intro pose 1: Hold OR Beowulf does warm up and shows his strength. Who's next? Awwww! Get ready! Hnng!
	Intro pose 2: Hold OR Beowulf sits on the chair and then posing for cameras. Yes! Oh yeah!
	Intro pose 3: Hold OR Beowulf tears a wall with his chair and assistants close the hole with a new wall. Finally, the Wulf has come back to New Meridian! It's time, it's time! It's BEOWULF time! Step on board the AROOO train! I am 287 pounds of folded steel, and sex appeal! I'm a real Canopian! Eat lightning, crap thunder. Got it, got it. There's only room for one leader of this pack!

Win Poses

	Winpose 1: Hold /		Winpose 2: Hold /
	Winpose 3: Hold / with chair		Winpose 4: Hold any button after snapback

External Links

• Beowulf: A Comprehensive Guide by Rabbleflaggers and others
• Beowulf Oki Primer

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• General thread
• Tech thread
• Combo thread
• Matchup thread
• Resets thread