Sky Cross Duel/Ronin Bell

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Archetype:	Pixie
Health:	600
Walk Speed:	3.2/-2.2
Dash Frames:	4 Invulnerable, 3 Recovery
Fastest Attack:

Gameplay

Ronin Bell (often referred to as Ronin) is a pixie level up character with fast movement, lowest HP in the game, and a strong rekka that gives him level ups.

Ronin's strength comes from his fast attacks, obscenely high damage Zenith Finisher, and incredibly absurd specials when leveled up fully.

Pick if you like

Avoid if you dislike

Strong Offense: Fast buttons, strong cross ups and many high/lows allow Ronin to easily open up the opponent. Speed: Ronin is the fastest character in the game, making his combos extremely flexible, and his mix very strong. Good Meter Usage: Ronin's EX specials and super are amazing uses of meter for the paper prince. 24S, a invincible reversal, 28S, a long-range command grab, 62S, a buzzsaw that controls the ground and strengthens his already amazing pressure, 22NS, a...i've never used this before actually, and 26N, a active before superflash gunshot that goes through the entire (horizontal range) of the screen. With these, Ronin Snowballing: Ronin's level mechanic, while forcing him to start weak and brittle at the start of the game, eventually makes his specials incredibly powerful, turning a small, useless punt into a high damaging long range attack that pulls in (8S), and a singular knife projectile that barely lasts on the screen a bouncing projectile that makes it impossible to escape his pressure (2S), Ronin can run circles around his opponents for days as long he's able to set up at the start of the game.

Bad Corner Carry: Most of Ronin's attacks either pull the opponent towards him, or don't push the opponent very far at all. Low HP: Ronin's meager HP can cause him to die in two negative interactions. Weird Combo structure: Ronin's combos constantly force him to adjust his trajectory because of how fast he is and how little his attacks push the opponent Snowballed: While having an invincible reversal in 24S, being able to escape the corner and be at a advantageous state using Gold Burst, and having a strong, yet risky get-out-of-jail free card in the form of parry, if Ronin is cornered, he has to fight for his life to escape the scramble or lose the round, thanks to his tough-as-glass health and his main defensive options requiring either a resource or being very risky.

Unique Mechanics

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Papercuts

Ronin's rekka series allows him to level up, using both his N follow ups. These levels augment Ronin's 8S and 2S specials; mostly for the better; giving them properties such as extra range or extra projectiles.

Normal Moves

5N File:SXD Ronin 5N

Damage Launch Height Startup Active Frames Recovery Advantage on Block Block Damage Chip Damage 10 7 4 uh 6 +3 (point blank) 3 4 Ignores Gravity scaling. using 5N while the projectile is already out causes the original projectile to fall downwards. Ronin throws a paper airplane projectile. Lets Ronin control some degree of space on the ground, causing the opponent to jump. However, this could end up as a free parry for the opponent, causing you to be punished by a combo from the opponent or lose some ground. It being plus enough to go into 2N seamlessly lets Ronin put the opponent in a guardfinite, as long as they don't attempt to crouch block.

8N File:SXD Ronin 8N

Damage Launch Height Startup Active Frames Recovery Advantage on Block Block Damage Chip Damage 10 12/8 2 3 5 +0 1 4 Launcher. Has a bit of low profile to beat air attacks. If done twice in a combo(?) or on a air opponent(?), 8N will launch less high and gain more horizontal knockback, and gain the ability to wallbounce. Ronin twists and kicks upwards. One of two(?) launchers for Ronin. With it's, although minor, amount of low profile, it can beat out some early jump-ins easily. In combos, you usually route into this to go into a5N to bounce loop the opponent, but you shouldn't go for this unless you're at a decent enough level, such as level 3, as your main priority for the early game is to gain levels more than anything.

2N File:SXD Ronin 2N

Damage Launch Height Startup Active Frames Recovery Advantage on Block Block Damage Chip Damage 65 4 3 3 4 +3 1 25 Knocks down. Lets you set up some okizeme. Ronin whips the ground whilst crouching. A ender and a poke. As a ender, it's a easy way to end combos and set up Ronin's rather terrifying okizeme. As a poke, it using the crouch animation's hurtbox lets Ronin creep under some moves while staying safe from higher hitting pokes.

Universal Mechanics

Gold Burst File:Ronin Bell Burst	Damage Launch Height Startup Active Frames Recovery Advantage on Block Block Damage Chip Damage - - - - - - - - Ronin levitates and releases a yellow surge of energy. On hit, sends away, and gives you 2 Paper Levels. On counterhit, wallsticks.