Melty Blood/MBTL/Dead Apostle Noel
Gameplay
Dead Apostle Noel (DA-Noel or DAN for short) is a high-mobility projectile zoner/trap setplay character.
Available as a free DLC alongside Aoko since 13 Jan 2022, this "corrupted" version of Noel cranks her mix-up and okizeme game to eleven. Central to her gameplay are her projectile "nails" with an option to either follow-up with more nails, delay the launch or dashing in. Combined with that are the "spikes" that can be remotely detonated for okizeme, area-denial or combo extension. Her movement is also great, with a ridiculously far airdash and various movement options from her special attacks, letting her weave in and out of opponent's reach and land punish out of almost any stray hits.
She trades all that with middling mid-range normals (her main poke being 5C, which only covers a low angle), forcing DA-Noel to commit fully in mid-screen neutral with her special attacks, an act that can get her blown up if she guesses her opponent's reaction wrong. She can be terrifying in the right hands, but one must have caution when dealing with a devil.
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A lovely girl who hides her daytime self in the darkness
A butterfly in a rose garden who hunts her prey like a wolf in the night
A certain executor who has become a dead apostle.
She appears as a girl at her most lovely, who has acquired skills that surpass a normal human's as a dead apostle, giving her the Mystic Eyes of Roses.
She is able to forcefully remove the soul of her target and lock them away in her Mystic Eyes, where they experience an unending nightmare.
Not only that, but she is also able to manipulate a large number of spears (bells) in a battle style evocative of a dancing butterfly.
But what did she want so desperately to accomplish that she was willing to become a vampire? The sight of her as she laments her weakness, seeks strength, and enthusiastically drowns herself in the power she gains is somewhat melancholic...
Main Weapon/Skill
Mystic Eyes of Roses, spears, pike
Basic Info
Height: 143cm
Weight: 35kg
Blood Type: n/a
Birthday: December 25th
Voiced by: Ai Kayano
Character Summary
- Moon Skills
- 6B+C - Skewered Pigeon (Air OK)
- 3B+C - Noel Somerneige
- 4B+C - Skewered Pork
- 2B+C - Dazzling Echo
- j.4B+C - Unfortunate Rain
- Special Attacks
- 236A/B/C (EX OK) - Skewered Pigeon
- > A/B/C - Additional input 1
- > 4A/B/C - Additional input 2
- 623A/B/C (EX OK) - Noel Somerneige
- 214A/B/C (EX OK) - Skewered Pork
- 22A/B/C (EX OK) - Dazzling Echo
- j.236A/B/C (EX OK) - Skewered Pigeon
- > A/B/C - Additional input 1
- > 4A/B/C - Additional input 2
- j.214A/B/C (EX OK) - Unfortunate Rain
- Arc Drives
- 236B+C - Pest Control Expert Paranodahlia
- Last Arc
- A+B+C+D / D in Blood Heat - Sleeping Rose Princess Rozay-en
- Unique Attacks
- 6C, 3C
- Blowback Edge Moves
- 5[C], 6[C], j.[C], 236[A] (Air OK), 236[B] (Air OK), 22[A], 22[B], j.214[A], j.214[B]
HP Value: 11,700
Backdash:
- 1-10 Full Invul - 1-12 Strike Invul - 13-17 Projectile/Air Invul - 6-22 Airborne - 37 Total
Dash startup: 4
Dash actionable: 7
Jump startup: 4
Jump airtime: 38
Basic BNB: 2A > (2B) > 2C > 5[C] > 236B~X > 5B > 2B > RB1 > 236B~X > 214C
Intermediate BNB: 2A > 2B > 2C > 5[C] > tk.236B~X > tk.214B \/ 5B > 2B > RB1 > 236B~X > 214C
2B/2C Starter: (2B) > 2C > 5[C] > 236B~X > 5B > tk.236B~X > tk.214B \/ 2B > 5C > RB1 > 236A~X > 214C
Shield A Counter :: D > A > j.B > j.236B~B > dj.[C] > j.A \/ 5B > RB1 > 236B~X > 214C
5B/3C Starter: (5B) > 3C > j.B > j.[C] \/ 2B > tk.236B~B > tk.214B > 2C > 5[C] > 2B > RB1 > 236B~B > 214C
Move Analysis
Normal Moves
Standing Normals
5A
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | LH | -SE-, -N-, -SP-, -CH-, -EX-, -MD-, (J) | - | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 5 | 2 | 12 | 18 | -2 | - |
Dead Apostle Noel does a short range stab with her bell.
- Your fastest button
- Good for rebeat pressure as it has low recovery and can be cancelled on whiff into shield
- Sees limited use outside of that, though
5B
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | LH | N, RB, SP, MS, EX, (J) | - | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 7 | 3 | 19 | 28 | -7 | - |
Dead Apostle Noel swings her bell upwards.
- Has great vertical range which makes it good at anti-airing and in combos.
- Doesn't have any horizontal range which makes it bad in pressure strings
5C
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610 | LH | N, RB, SP, MS, EX, (J) | - | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 11 | 4 | 22 | 36 | -9 | - |
Dead Apostle Noel thrusts her bell forward.
- Moves you forward slightly, but also pushes you back very far on block or hit
- Great range and rebeating allows you to go for throw
- Poor recovery makes you vulnerable on whiff
5[C]
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| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610, 480 (1032) | LH | N, RB, SP, MS, EX, (J) | V (Second Hit) | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 22 | 2 (10) 4 | 17 | 54 | -4 | Clash 16-21 |
Charged version of 5C. Has more reach than the animation implies.
- Has a second hit where DA Noel pulls her bell back, vacuuming the opponent
- Makes rebeating into throw better as it pulls the opponent closer to you and also makes it useful in combos
- Has a big enough gap that it can be jumped out of on pressure, even from 2C, so be careful
Crouching Normals
2A
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| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | L | -SE-, -N-, RB, -SP-, -EX-, -MD-, (J) | - | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 6 | 2 | 11 | 18 | -1 | - |
Dead Apostle Noel thrusts her bell downward.
- 6F 2A
- Functions similarly to her 5A but is slower and hits low
2B
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| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420 | L | N, RB, SP, MS, EX, MD, (J) | - | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 8 | 4 | 20 | 31 | -9 | - |
Dead Apostle Noel gets in prime breakdancing position and slashes her bell forward.
- Hits low
- Fantastic midrange button
- Has great horizontal range and decent vertical range, allowing it to beat low airdashes and lead into full combos
- Has decent recovery and good proration
2C
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| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 620 | L | N, RB, SP, MS, EX, MD, (J) | L | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 11 | 4 | 22 | 36 | -9 | - |
Dead Apostle Noel performs a giant sweep with her bell.
- Covers a huge amount of space, about half-screen. Leads to high-damage conversions on hit as well
- However, it has 11F of start-up as well as having a long recovery and strong pushback like 5C and 5[C]
- Hits very low to the ground, reckless usage can be punished with IAD
- Use with caution but it's still a useful button
Jumping Normals
j.A
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | HA | SE, N, RB, SP, MS, EX, MD, J | - | - | Strike, Air |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 6 | 4 | 11 | 20 | - | - |
Dead Apostle Noel slaps her hand out. Although her j.A is one frame slower than average, this isn't as bad as it sounds
- Covers a good amount of horizontal range and is still relatively fast, making it a great air-to-air tool
- Doesn't hit below her
j.B
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | HA | N, RB, SP, MS, EX, MD, J | - | - | Strike, Air |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 10 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
Dead Apostle Noel swings her bell upward. This is a great button.
- Covers a good amount of both horizontal and vertical range and hits behind her, which allows it to be used as a pressure tool or a good jump-in/air to ground button
- The move only hits below her later into its active frames
j.C
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 560 | HA | N, RB, SP, MS, EX, MD, J | - | - | Strike, Air |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 11 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
Dead Apostle Noel thrusts her bell downward.
- Has a considerable amount of startup but hits very deep and can be used to punish stand teching or low shielding rewardingly
j.[C]
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 | HA | N, RB, SP, MS, EX, MD, J | L, GB | - | Strike, Air |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 20 | 4 | - | - | - | Clash 16-19 |
Charged version of j.[C]. Once again, hits farther than the sprite would imply.
- Has quite a long start-up and the clash frames come in later into the move
- Ground-bounces on hit which allows for easy conversions
Command Normals
6C
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| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | LHA | SP, MS, EX, MD | L | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 11 | - | 24 | 35 | -8 | - |
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | LHA | SP, MS, EX, MD | L, WB | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 20 | - | 22 | 42 | -6 | - |
Dead Apostle Noel hops backward before firing a bell in a straight line.
- Travels somewhat slowly
- Has less recovery than the 236X series which can make it a safer option in neutral
- Charged version of the move moves faster, has clash frames, and wallbounces
Universal Mechanics
Rapid Beat 2
Dead Apostle Noel does a little spinning kick. Holy moly!
- Moves her forward, as to be expected.
- Primarily used in enders due to its advancing properties and as blockstring filler.
- Incredibly unexceptional and unused otherwise.
3C / Rapid Beat 3
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Stubbier than your average 3C
Stubbier than your average 3C
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | LH | SP, MS, EX, MD | LR | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 10 | 3 | 25 | 37 | -11 | Air 5-12 |
Dead Apostle Noel kicks upward.
- Situational anti-air
- Invulnerable to air attacks starting from frame 5
- Rapid Beat version has considerable forward movement
- Stubbier 3C than average as it has small horizontal and vertical range
- At midrange, it can punish a Shield B follow-up pretty easily after shielding a 6C
Ground Throw
/++
Leaves the opponent close to you
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750, 750 (1500) | U | - | HK | - | Throw |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 4 | 3 | 19 | 25 | +55 | - |
Dead Apostle Noel stabs the opponent and drags them close to her.
- Standard throw with hard knockdown
- Leaves the opponent very close, which allows her to get oki setups like 236[X]
Air Throw
/++
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 | U | (J) | HK | - | Throw |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 1 | 3 | 12L | - | - | - |
Dead Apostle Noel stomps the opponent to the ground before jumping backward.
- Universal air combo ender
- Because of the animation, the frame data afterwards is consistent regardless of height
- If you still have your jump and air dash, you can jump cancel the recovery and air dash towards your opponent to meaty them with a falling air normal
- Cannot set up ambiguous mixups off her airthrow like Hisui, but still has some mix off air throw regardless
- Usually only used if you are out of Magic Circuit
Special Moves
Skewered Pigeon
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A version: Shoots the bells at an angle
[X]: Causes the bells to stand in place after firing after a brief pause
236XX: A dash forward that deals damage
C version: DA Noel floats back before firing 3 sets of bells at a angle
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370*3 (1020) | LHA | CH, EX + | L | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 12 | - | 40 | 52 | -8 (min) | - |
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400*3 (1104) | LHA | CH, EX+ | L, WB | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 12 | - | 37 | 49 | -5 (min) | - |
Has Dead Apostle Noel summons a set of bells and fires them forward
- Pushes her back a fair bit
- A tad slower than other projectiles
- A version fires downward at a 15 degree angle
- Just shy of hitting fullscreen, can be TK'd to do so, however
- B version fires in a straight line, more akin to a standard fireball
- Whiffs on crouchers and runners, so be careful
- Both versions have high recovery and can be easily shielded, so tread carefully
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400*5 (1692) | LHA | CH, EX+ | L | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 68 | - | - | 51 | + a lot | - |
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400*5 (1692) | LHA | CH, EX+ | L , WB, | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 68 | - | - | 46 | + a lot | - |
Charged version of 236X
- The charge effect is the same for both 236A and 236B
Also used for oki after throw. Since it whiffs crouchers, low shield and forward dash it doesn't cover the same options as throw -> 236[A] but she can get a meaty 2C or throw. She can also do this midscreen unlike 236[A]
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 490 | LHA | -EX-, -MD- | L | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 14 | 3 | 30 | 46 | -8 | - |
Follow-up to 236X. Dead Apostle Noel travels forward with a hitbox.
- Fundamental combo tool as it keeps you close to the opponent
- Depending on the distance and timing of the follow-up, it can cross up.
- Very unsafe on block, but with EX or Moon Drive it becomes an invaluable blockstring tool to maintain and reset pressure
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320*3 (892) | LHA | EX+ | L, GB, SK | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 18 | - | 41 | 59 | -5 (min, crouch) | - |
4X follow-up to 236X. Dead Apostle Noel jumps back and does her j.214X
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | -EX-, -MD- | NC | - | - |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| - | - | - | 32 | - | - |
Follow-up to the charged version of 236X
- Does not have a hitbox, making it primarily a movement tool
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230*15 (2021) | LHA | (MD) | L, HK | 1 Magic Circuit | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 4+7 | X (23) X (23) X | 29 | 88 | +16 | - |
EX version has Dead Apostle Noel jump backwards before firing off three sets of bells
- Homes in on the opponent
- Very plus. In the corner, gives you enough time to land and safely continue pressure
- Useful as an ender for easy hard knockdown
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Air version is very similar
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280*5 (1233) | LHA | (EX+) | L, WB, SK | 3 Moon Icons | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 13 | - | 38 | 50 | +2 (min) | Clash 1-10 (MD) |
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280*5 (1233) | LHA | J, (EX+) | L, WB, SK | 3 Moon Icons | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 13 | - | 12L | - | - | - |
Moon Skill version of 236X. Relatively fast.
- Fires in a straight line, much like 236B
- Projectile has a bigger hitbox than 236B, making it not whiff on crouchers
- Aerial version is near identical to grounded version
Noel Somerneige
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E
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330*3, 360 (1225) | LH | -EX-, -MD-, (J) | L | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 10 | 12 | 31 | 52 | -17 | - |
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360*4 (1270) | LH | (EX) (MD) | L | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 9 | 15 | 39 | 62 | -31 | 1-12 All |
Dead Apostle Noel stakes the bell she's holding into the ground does some acrobatics on it.
- A version doesn't have invul, like most DPs
- Jump cancellable on hit, making it a valuable combo tool
- Can be MD/EX cancelled on block to make reckless usage safe
- Can be used as a committal option to preemptively call out air approach for solid damage, but she has better anti-airs
- B version is an invincible reversal, a standard DP
- Easily beaten by Anti-Heat OS due to its slow speed
- Has very good horizontal range. Hits backwards, as well
- Only MD/EX cancellable on hit, whiffing or getting blocked will get you punished
- Does not have any confirms without Moon Drive besides EX cancel into j.236C or j.214C which cause hard knockdown
- Has specific routes off Moon Drive for standard 214C oki setup but scales heavily
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2147 | LH | (MD) | L, HK | 1 Magic Circuit | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 4+3 | 11 (9) 13 | 39 | 78 | -40 | 1-24 All |
EX version has Dead Apostle Noel perform two sets of acrobatics. Wowza!
- Significantly faster than her the B version and has more invul than it, too
- Does the most damage out of the three DPs
- Moon Drive cancellable on hit, but any combo off it will scale heavily
++
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330*3, 360 (1225) | LHA | J, (EX+) | L | 3 Moon Icons | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 7 | 13 | 36 | 55 | -23 (JC: +7) | Clash 1-6 (MD) |
Moon Skill variation of her DP. Same animation as A and B version.
- Jump cancellable on block, whiff and hit, making it safe to just kinda use
- Air blockable, unlike her other DPs
- In Moon Drive, its clash frames make it a very strong reversal against
- Can serve the same purpose in combos as her A DP, which is already jump cancellable, but with more meter build
Skewered Pork
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| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370*3 (1009) | LHA | EX+ | L, GB, SK | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 18, 31 | - | - | 49 | +2 / +15 | - |
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380*3 (1036) | LHA | EX+ | L, GB, SK | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 20, 43 | - | - | 55 | -2 / +21 | - |
Dead Apostle Noel jumps backwards as two bells fall from the sky and embed in the ground.
- Your setplay move. Used to claim valuable screen space and keep your opponent's movement in check
- Its initial hitbox will only connect on airborne opponents, while the second hits very low to the ground as the bells land
- Doesn't do anything on its own once set, but interacts with her 22X series
- A version summons bells closer to her and come out relatively quick
- Can be used to variable success in pressure as it is plus on block
- In most blockstrings, you leap fast enough to land and enter Moon Drive, so you can react and defend against most reversal attempts
- Can potentially frametrap. 5C/2C has only a 5 frame gap
- B version summons bells farther from her and come out later than the A version
- Has a massive deadzone right in front of her, so reckless usage can be punished with ease
- Its use in pressure is minimal compared to 214A due to how far the bells land
- If spaced properly, it is completely unpunishable by shield
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900*3 (2241) | LHA | (MD/AD) | L, GB, HK | 1 Magic Circuit | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 4 + 9, 15, 21 | - | - | 37 | +13 / +19 / +25 | - |
EX version drops 3 bells in-between A and B version.
- Your primary combo ender as it sets up your main okizeme
- Can be gapless if you connect with the farthest bell in a blockstring
- Otherwise, unsafe use in blockstrings can be punished on reaction
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WiFi Unblockable
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520*3 (1377) | HA | (EX+) | L, GB, SK | 3 Moon Icons | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 25 | X | - | 48 | +9 | Clash 1-11 (MD) |
Moon Skill version of 214X. Dead Apostle Noel leaps back farther than 214A/B and the set bells hit the ground at the same time.
- Overhead. It's really funny when you use it against people who don't know that it's an overhead and they low block every time and get hit
- Bells are positioned similarly to 214A
- Use with caution, as it can be shielded on reaction by keen opponents and can guarantee a Shield BC Counter punish at anything other than max range.
Dazzling Echo
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The aura from the bell that DA Noel is holding is still an attack, but the aura is spawned from any bells that were placed by 214X and 4BC
A version cause the aura to move from closest to furthest, B version causes the aura to move furthest to closest
22[X] causes the aura on the set bells to be bigger and delayed
EX version causes the aura to happen on all the bells simultaneously and doesn't break them
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600, 300 (858) | LH | EX+, (J) | L, SK | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 9 (13, 43, 73) | 2 (1) 10 | 29 | 50 | -11 | - |
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650, 300 (908) | LH | EX+, (J) | L, SK | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 15 (34, 64, 94) | 2 (1) 10 | 18 | 45 | 0 | - |
Dead Apostle Noel raises her bell into the air and sets off a Magical☆Explosion.
- If 214X bells are in play, it will detonate the spikes in a chain of Magical☆Explosions
- Air unblockable but whiffs on crouchers
- The bells will shatter and disappear after they are detonated
- Jump cancellable on hit, making it a valuable tool in a lot of combos
- A version detonates bells from closest to farthest
- Recovers slower than the B version
- B version detonates bells from farthest to closest
- Starts slower than the A version
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 680, 300 (938) | LH | EX+, (J) | L, SK | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 18 (32, 67, 102) | 2 (1) 10 | 31 | 61 | -16 | - |
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 710, 300 (968) | LH | EX+, (J) | L, SK | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 23 (52, 87, 122) | 2 (1) 10 | 18 | 53 | -3 | - |
Charged version of 22X. Does more damage.
- Delays detonation and makes the hitboxes bigger
- The effect is the same for the A and B version
- On 214C oki, 214[B] does not hit meaty, which allows you to go for options like grab easier but it doesn't hit meaty
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700, 350*5 (2018) + 210*5 per bell | LH | (MD/AD) | L, HK | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 4 + 5 (9) | 2 (1) 10 | 18 | 39 | +13 | - |
EX version has a far bigger hitbox and does not whiff on crouchers.
- Detonates all bells at the same time and does not shatter them once
- On block, detonation hitboxes pull the opponent towards you
- +13 on block. This is your main pressure reset
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The aura move from right to left on the set bells
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 680, 300 (938) | LHA | (J, EX+) | L, SK | 3 Moon Icons | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 11 (16, 36, 56) | 2 (1) 10 | 14 | 37 | +1 | Clash 1-10 (MD) |
Moon Skill version of 22X. Quite a bit faster than 22A and 22B.
- Whiffs on crouchers
- Detonates from farthest to closest
- The chain of detonations are gapless, unlike 22A and 22B
- Air blockable, but rather plus on air hit
- Has a massive hitbox and fast recovery, making it a phenomenal anti-air
Skewered Pigeon (air)
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236X but in the air
Zamasu vibes
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370*3 (1020) | LHA | CH, EX+ | L, SK | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 12 | - | 12L | - | -4 (TK) | - |
- Functions similarly to grounded version
Throws bells at a angle. Air version is a lot more situational as it has a lot of landing recovery which makes it easy to punish. Good combo extender when you have decent proration and can be jump cancelled on hit.
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400*5 (1692) | LHA | CH, EX+ | L, SK | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 68 | - | 12L | - | - | - |
- Oki tool
Typically used after 214C or 236BC in the corner, j.236[A] oki can be used to bait shield follow-ups and punishing them since the move has no recovery. Be careful with it however as it gives them free meter when shielded. DA Noel can also just throw the opponent before the bells hit them. Can also be used to extend air-time to avoid active moves like Aoko's charged beams.
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400*3 (1104) | LHA | CH, EX+ | L, WB, SK | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 12 | - | 12L | - | -3 (TK) | - |
Throws bells in a straight line, whiffs on crouchers and is also situational like the A version.
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400*5 (1692) | LHA | CH, EX+ | L, WB | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 68 | - | 12L | - | - | - |
Similar to j.236[A] but whiffs on crouchers.
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | LHA | EX+, (J) | L | - | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 14 | 2 | 12L | - | - | - |
X follow up is typically only used as a combo extender as using it neutral is a really easy punish. Can be MDCed at a specific range for left/right mix ups.
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320*3 (892) | LHA | EX+ | L, GB, SK | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 18 | - | 12L | - | -1 (TK) | - |
4X follow-up is good combo fodder for good starters, but doesn't see too much use outside of that.
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | J, EX+ | NC | - | - |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| JC: 27 | - | 12L | - | - | - |
Followup for charged j.236[X]: a command dash with no hitbox. Jump cancellable from frame 27.
Works the same as the grounded version but is in the air. Also situational.Unfortunate Rain
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Jumps upwards
Jumps backwards
Combo ender
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400*3 (1104) | LHA | EX+ | L, GB, SK | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 16 | - | 10L | - | +8 (TK, crouching) | - |
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400*3 (1104) | LHA | EX+ | L, GB, SK | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 18 | - | 10L | - | +14 (TK, crouching) | - |
Dead Apostle Noel changes her air trajectory before throwing bells down at a very steep angle.
- Very important combo tool. tk.214X is a key component in her combos
- A version has her jump higher up and angle her bells at an incredibly steep slope
- Angle is slightly awkward to connect, but is used in some combos due to hitstun scaling
- B version has her jump backwards and angle her bells at a less steep slope
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400*5 (1692) | LHA | J, EX+ | L, GB, SK | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 70 | - | 10L | - | + a lot | - |
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400*5 (1692) | LHA | J, EX+ | L, GB, SK | - | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 74 | - | 10L | - | + a lot | - |
Charged version of j.214X. Much like her 236[X] series, charging the move delays the firing of the bells.
- Can be jump and airdash cancelled on whiff
- The charge effect is the same for both j.214A and j.214B
| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400*5 (1692) | LHA | J, (MD) | L, HK | 1 Magic Circuit | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 4+9 | - | 10L | - | - | - |
EX version has Dead Apostle Noel fire a set of really big spikes at a steep angle.
- Angle is similar to j.214B
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Super Moves
Pest Control Expert Paranodahlia
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| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3500 (250*12/8/4) | LHA | - | HK | 3 Magic Circuit | Projectile |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 1+11 (103, 163, 223) | 24, (16*3) | 40 | 75 | -23 | All 1-41 |
Dead Apostle Noel causes a bunch of bells to fall from the sky, landing in front of her. If the move hits it goes into a cinematic where she summons more bells that rain down on the opponent.
- If the move is blocked, shielded, or whiffs, a set of bells will rain on the opponent tracking their position after a brief pause. This happens 3 times and getting hit by any of the 3 sets will not cause the cinematic to play.
- Remaining bells from a non-hitting Arc Drive will cease to come out if she is hit anytime after.
- High damage combo ender when you have 3 bars. The whiff effect is a good way of getting in or punishing shield follow-ups as the sets still appear if the opponent shields the Arc Drive.
Sleeping Rose Princess Rozay-en
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| Damage | Guard | Cancel | Property | Cost | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4800 | LH | - | HK | 4 Magic Circuit | Strike |
| First Active | Active | Recovery | Overall | Advantage | Invul |
| 1+21 | 4 | 27 | 52 | -14 | All 1-25 |
Dead Apostle Noel uses her Mystic Eyes of Roses to trap the opponent in a never-ending nightmare. Gosh darn!
- Usable by hitting ABCD with 4 Bars or by successfully shielding a move in Blood Heat
- Damage in Blood Heat scales with how much remaining meter is left
- Average length Last Arc, about 10 seconds long
- The location you end up after the animation is relative to where you triggered the Last Arc, but will always put you closer to center at neutral spacing
- Because it uses the 5B animation, it can be used as a (very slow and impractical) anti-air
Reverse Beats
| Attack | Chain | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| 5B/2B | 2A | -4 |
| 5B/2B | 5A | -3 |
| 5C/2C | 2A | -2 |
| 5C/2C | 5A | -1 |
| Attack | Chain | Frame Gap |
|---|---|---|
Customization
Palette options
Dead Apostle Noel Wiki Roadmap
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Updated move descriptions that match the character's current state |
Further update and detail move descriptions |
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| Strategy |
Most of it |
Pressure and potential reformatting |
20/25 |
| Combos |
Complete |
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| Matchups |
All of them LOL |
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