Dual Souls: The Last Bearer/Brandon

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Story

Brandon O'Brien is a restless young swordmaster who is constantly after new adventures. For Brandon, life is full of hidden jewels which he feels an urge to discover. His hunger for adventure was never truly understood by anyone around him, and his behavior was mocked various times by people, who chastised his apparent aloofness.

As a lifelong fan of adventures in medieval fantasy, he decided to take lessons in sword fighting, becoming the best competitor of Manhattan. What nobody ever knew was that ever since his childhood, Brandon heard a voice that told him to search and discover everything around him. It incentivised Brandon to pursue absolute freedom, which let him to push himself beyond his limits and feel like he was able to control his own destiny. Whenever he did what the voice asked, he'd feel an abnormal burst of speed and awareness. He connected this to the voice and feels as it is his reason for living.

One day he learns from Evan, a friend of his who is a historian, that a mysterious power called "Zishin" exists. According to Evan, it grants immortality to its owner, and powers which have limits unknown as of yet. Strangely, from a sudden rift in space, a man arrives and invites Brandon to test his skills against other warriors to obtain the power he seeks. "So, we're gonna go everywhere for this, right? Cool locations, awesome discoveries, that sorta deal?" Observing the man's positive nod, Brandon says, brandishing a wide smile while unsheathing his sword: "Yup, I ain't got anymore questions. Let's rock!" '~ Arcade Mode introduction (paraphrased)'

Introduction

In case any of the terms seem unfamiliar, check the Glossary page!

Brandon is a little like your typical shoto. He's a well-rounded character with access to some of the best projectiles in the game: they're very safe, usable in combos and can be done in the air. His combo damage is explosive and he constantly builds resources to use in combos.

He has generally good offensive options and is able to create pressure in neutral with projectiles, 5BS and 2BS. He's fairly resource intensive, as he needs Recovery Points and meter to maintain pressure. Most of his special moves will move him forward, which lets him easily corner opponents.

His defense is a little weak, as outside of his Red Power, he has no specials faster than 8 frames, no meterless reversals and his meter options are slower than average. Also, his mixup game isn't so tricky, as he doesn't have many gimmicks to mess with his opponents. To compensate, the reward for a successful mix is usually very high.

Playing Brandon correctly lets you have an answer for every situation in the game, but failing to do so will highlight his biggest weakness: he's very punishable on almost everything. Because of this, Brandon is often considered a very good beginner character, but becomes harder to play at higher levels.

Character Stats

Health Universal Overhead Startup Meditation Charge Default Chaos Drive Duration
10000 17 Frames 10% per second 9 seconds


Strengths Weaknesses
  • High combo damage potential
  • Reliable air crush
  • Multi-purpose and safe projectiles
  • High meter build, and fastest meditation charge in the game
  • One of the best lows in the game with 2BS
  • Able to convert any hit into very high corner carry
  • Limit Break often beats or trades favorably with offense, forcing opponents to respect him after knockdown
  • Fairly honest mixup game that can easily become predictable
  • Almost all his offensive options have gaps or are heavily punishable
  • Universal overhead is his only real overhead mixup tool
  • Has to spend resources to offset the disadvantages of his mixup tools against defensive opponents
  • Has poor defense without spending meter
  • Stubby normals that are fairly slow
  • Often needs to be very close to properly combo

Moves

Standing Normals

Slash
NotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp
Air Crush
Air Crush
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
700 Mid Special Cancelable 9
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
3 +0 +2 -8

Your farthest reaching normal outside of 5BS, a good alternative to 5BS when you want a faster poke. Very unsafe on guard, but your best meterless anti-air due to air crush property.


Big Slash
NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp
Take this!
Take this!
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
900 Mid Special Cancelable 14
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
8 -2 +0 -15

Spam this as much as possible. Usually your best poking normal with a good amount of active frames. Canceling this into 24SL controls neutral really well and leaves you positive after.

  • Is a Fatal Blow.


Kick
NotationIcon-DSTLB-K.webp
Moves Brandon slightly forward, can be canceled during end frames
Moves Brandon slightly forward, can be canceled during end frames
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
600 Mid Special Cancelable 8
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
5 +6 +10 -4

The forward movement is useful in combos, but too little to make a big difference in neutral. Usually you're looking to hit-confirm this into 236SL or link it after 2PW.


Forward Slash
6.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
300 Mid No 5
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
2 +2 +4 0

1 frame slower than 6K, but has more range. An ok poke to help when being pressured.


Forward Kick
6.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-K.webp
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
250 Mid No 4
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
3 +2 +4 0

Very good for tick throws, lets you keep pressure against cornered opponents. Can also interrupt offense if you're close.

Crouching Normals

Crouching Slash
2.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp
Can be canceled during end frames
Can be canceled during end frames
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
600 Low Special Cancelable 8
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
3 +8 +12 -8

Your main hit confirm tool due to how plus it is on hit. If you're close, you can link into 5K xx 236SL. Could be very dangerous on savvy opponent if they know how negative on guard it is.


Crouching Big Slash
2.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
700 (900 2 hits) Low (both hits) Special Cancelable (both hits) 11
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
4, 4 -4 (1st hit), +2 0 (1st hit), +2 -9 (1st hit), -7

Very good range for a low, cancelable BS. Being able to cancel on both hits sets a nice mindgame when combined with 24SL/BS, as well as being a good neutral tool in general.

  • Is a Fatal Blow.


Crouching Kick
2.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-K.webp
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
350 Low No 7
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
3 +1 +3 -3

Ok normal for finishing out games since it's his fastest low. Also hits OTG if you want to force stand up.

Jumping Normals

Jumping Slash
7.gif/8.gif/9.gif NotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp
Hey!
Hey!
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
700 High No 7
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
3 +13 ~ +21 +17 ~ +26 -1 ~ +7

A fine air-to-air due to its priority.


Jumping Big Slash
7.gif/8.gif/9.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
900 High Special Cancelable 11
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
4 +16 ~ +17 +23 ~ +24 0 ~ +2

Consistent anti-air due to large horizontal hitbox.


Jumping Kick
7.gif/8.gif/9.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-K.webp
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
500 High 5
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
5 +6 ~ +5 +11 -

Cancels into air projectiles when Chaos Drive is activated. Great instant overhead at last chance.

Universal Mechanics

Overhead
2.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-PW.webp
Low crushes and throw crushes.
Low crushes and throw crushes.
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
700 High No 17
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
3 +8 +12 -9


Rush'n Roll
7.gif/8.gif/9.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-PW.webp
Phew!
Phew!
Default Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
700 Low Power Cancelable Depends on height (minimum: 43)
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
5 +34 +34 -12

Use this sparingly as it's very slow. Lets you combo into 2K or 236SL, which can lead to an extended combo by spending a Buff Point to juggle with your Blue Power. While in the air, you can cancel this into Power #2 to trip up opponents.


NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp
Rush'n Slash
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
500 High No 30
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
4 +33 +33 -13

A great combo ender, can create mixups from an power recovered air projectile altering between Rush'n Roll and Rush'n Slash.


Grab
NotationIcon-DSTLB-PW.webp, 4.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-PW.webp or 6.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-PW.webp
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
1200 Throw No 8
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
0 Knockdown Knockdown -

Brandon headbutts the opponent then regrets it now and in the next morning. Leaves him fairly close, but not so advantageous in case opponent quick rises.

Specials

Sonic Slash
4.gif6.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp or NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp
NotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
1100 Mid-Mid-Mid Power Cancelable 13
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
2-2-2 Hard Knockdown Hard Knockdown -7
  • Due to being Power Cancelable you can combo OTG with Red Power after the knockdown.



NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
1400 Mid-Mid-Mid-Mid Power Cancelable up to third hit 16
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
2-2-2-2 Knockdown Knockdown -11
  • Allows you to cancel into Upper Sonic Slash or Rocket Kick up to the third hit.
  • Fourth hit causes a juggle state on aerial opponents.


Upper Sonic Slash
2.gif6.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp or NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp
NotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
1000 Mid-Mid No 8
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
4-4 Knockdown Knockdown -12
  • Has a Power Recovery window before second hit.
  • Will cause a hard knockdown when used more than once in a combo.


NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
1500 Mid-Mid-Mid No 13
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
4-4-4 Knockdown Knockdown -17
  • Has a Power Recovery window before second hit.
  • Will cause a hard knockdown when used more than once in a combo.


Magic Arrow
2.gif4.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp or NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp
NotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
600 Mid Power Cancelable 15
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
4 +25 ~ +3 +23 ~ +7 +17 ~ -2
  • Travels slower than BS version, indicated by its yellow color.
  • Has a Power Recovery window right after the projectile is shot.
  • You can't shoot another projectile until the previous leaves the screen.
  • After the projectile is gone, there's a brief cooldown period before you can use the move again.


NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
600 Mid Power Cancelable 15
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
4 +15 ~ +2 +18 ~ +7 +8 ~ -2
  • Travels faster than SL version.
  • Has a Power Recovery window right after the projectile is shot.
  • You can't shoot another projectile until the previous leaves the screen.
  • After the projectile is gone, there's a brief cooldown period before you can use the move again.
Air Magic Arrow
In the air:2.gif4.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp or NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp
NotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
600 Mid Power Cancelable 19
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
5 +18 ~ 0 +20 ~ +6 +15 ~ 0
  • Travels slower than BS version, and in a steeper angle closer to Brandon.
  • Has a Power Recovery window right after the projectile is shot.
  • You can't shoot another projectile until the previous leaves the screen.
  • After the projectile is gone, there's a brief cooldown period before you can use the move again.


NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
600 Mid Power Cancelable 19
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
5 +1 ~ 0 +20 ~ +6 +5 ~ +7
  • Travels faster than SL version, and in a wider angle farther from Brandon
  • Has a Power Recovery window right after the projectile is shot.
  • You can't shoot another projectile until the previous leaves the screen.
  • After the projectile is gone, there's a brief cooldown period before you can use the move again.


Rocket Kick
2.gif4.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-K.webp
Rocket!
Rocket!
Default Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
800 Mid-Mid Power Cancelable 15
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
10-4 Knockdown Knockdown -21

Your main corner carry tool. Can cancel into Death Rain for extended guard pressure.


+NotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp
Home Run
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
200 Mid No 9
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
17 Spinning hit, wall bounce Spinning hit, wall bounce -19

Puts the opponent in a spinning hit state. If they hit the wall, they will wall bounce.

  • Has a Snap Out window after a certain amount of frames. This usually matters when you're close to the corner, as you effectively have 7 frames to hit them before they can Snap Out.


+NotationIcon-DSTLB-PW.webp
Rush'n Roll
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
700 Low Power Cancelable 3
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
16 Hard Knockdown Hard Knockdown -13

Will go into Rush'n Roll, letting you extend combos. Comboing into Rush'n Slash will give you access to a hard knockdown.


+NotationIcon-DSTLB-K.webp
It's On!
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
200 Mid No 9
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
0 Spinning hit, wallslide Spinning hit, wallslide -6

Requires a Buff point. Your main combo extension with Buff points.

  • The opponent flies farther than in Home Run, and when they hit a wall, they will instead suffer a wallslide.
  • The Snap Out window is greatly delayed here, which usually means you'll get your combo comfortably in the corner.
  • Outside of the corner, it's better to go for Home Run if you just want the corner carry.


Blue Sky
2.gif6.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-K.webp
Escapable Command Grab
Escapable Command Grab
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
920 Throw No 45
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
0 Throw Throw Throw

Brandon moves slightly forward while attempting to grab the opponent. Not very good due to summoning a "grab" hitbox, confusing the game and enabling Escape Chance even if you didn't use this in a combo. If it connects, you can perform Rocket Kick for the sweet corner carry.


Catcha!
2.gif2.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp, NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp or NotationIcon-DSTLB-K.webp
NotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp orNotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp
Regular Version
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
- Taunt No 31
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
0 - - Whiff

Adds a Buff Point. You can have up to 3 stored. The points allow you to juggle into your Blue Powers anywhere and use the It's On! follow-up for Rocket Kick


NotationIcon-DSTLB-K.webp
Force Break Version
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
- Taunt No 1
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
0 - - -

Requires a Recovery Point. Immediately performs the move with no recovery time.

  • Can be used in pressure strings to continue attacking, or as a reaction to see what the opponent is about to do.
  • Avoid using this in combos, as the scaling is very high.


Hurricane
4.gif6.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-K.webp
Limit Break
Limit Break
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
700 Mid No 12
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
1-7 Knockdown Knockdown +40 ~ +43

Fairly good reversal that catches opponents jumping and often trades in your favor. Can allow for some extended combos, since it enables and keeps juggle states. Using this well forces opponents to respect your wakeup.

Powers

Cut'n Roll
2.gif6.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-PW.webp
Power #1
Power #1
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
2750 Mid No 8
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
37 Knockdown Knockdown -10

Great reversal, far reach, favorable combo ender.


Death Rain
In the air: 2.gif6.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-PW.webp
Power #2
Power #2
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
2200 High No 6
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
12 Knockdown Knockdown +20 ~ +15 ~ +25

Can be Tiger Knee'd for immediate version. Good use in combos when you have a Buff Point.


Typhoon
2.gif4.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-PW.webp
Red Power
Red Power
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
3830 Mid No 2
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
35 Hard Knockdown Hard Knockdown -53

Great combo ender, wonky reversal, sucks opponent in.

Chaos Drive

Rush Hour
2.gif2.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-PW.webp or
NotationIcon-DSTLB-SL.webp+NotationIcon-DSTLB-BS.webp+NotationIcon-DSTLB-K.webp
This will be a blast!
This will be a blast!
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
- - No Flash
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
Drive Duration - - -

Gives Brandon super Sonic speed, makes dashing, walking, and allows him to spam projectiles (they have also been sped up).

Ultimate

Big Headache
4.gif6.gifNotationIcon-DSTLB-PW.webp
Damage Guard Cancelable Startup
3500 Throw No 0/0/0/0
Active Hit Adv. Hit Adv. Crouching Guard Adv.
Full Screen - - -54

Startups are listed by level, from max to 1.

Combos

Combo Notation Guide:
( ) = Optional, typically the combo will be easier if omitted.
< > = Used to insert a comment or extra info: <air> A, B.
[ ] = Either option works here: [A] [B].
, = Link move B after move A: (A, B).
xx = Cancel A into B: (A xx B).
> = Use the specified follow-up to the move: (A > B).
{}xN = That part can be repeated up to N number of times: {A > B}x3.

Note: Whenever you want to perform a Rocket Kick follow-up, hold the next button to execute it as early as possible. Ex: 236+K, hold SL.

You may begin these combos with a jumping big slash.

Basic

  • 2SL, 2SL, 26SL

Damage: 2070

  • 2PW, 2SL, 2SL, 46SL

Damage: 2659

  • 2SL, 2SL, 26SL (Power Recovery), 26SL

Damage: 2420

  • 2PW, 5K, 5SL xx 24K > SL, [6SL] or [6K]

Damage: 2915

Advanced

  • 2SL, 5K xx 46SL(Power Recovery) xx 24K > PW > BS

Damage: 2510

  • 2PW, 5K, 5SL xx 24SL (Power Recovery), 2PW, 5K, 5SL xx 46BS{3 hits} xx 24K > SL, [6SL] or [6K] Corner Only

Damage: 4840

Bread And Butter

Buff Point Combos

Situational

*After Stun Combos*

*Counterhit Combos*

*Fatal Blow Combos*

Mixups

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