JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Alternate World Diego

Overview

Strategy

Combos

Matchups

Resources

Introduction

This article is about Diego Brando's alternate incarnation, primarily known as "AW Diego". For information about his base incarnation, see Diego Brando.

Originally brought into the "base world" by President Funny Valentine as a fail-safe in order to kill Johnny Joestar at the end of the Steel Ball Run race, the Diego Brando from an Alternate World serves as the true final antagonist of the seventh part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Steel Ball Run. Wielder of the Stand known as THE WORLD, with the ability to stop time for up to five seconds, his goal (much like his original counterpart) is to acquire the Holy Corpse at all costs, including stomping any opposition that may stand in the way of his goal. With a combination of dirty tactics and an intense urge to win, this new, crueler version of Diego will stop at nothing to claim the Holy Corpse and stand at the apex of society.

As a combatant, Diego is a rushdown/setup character with a unique status debuff, a teleport, and multiple strong ways of closing the gap on the opponent. Through "My trial is to conquer and kill at all costs.", he can apply a debuff that dramatically changes the properties of his other primary special move, "This is where the fun begins...". This makes Diego a powerful setup character with strong mobility tools and great neutral presence. Furthermore, not only is his damage high, but his meter gain in combos is extraordinarily good, allowing him to almost always end in a highly damaging metered option for even more offensive power.

However, Diego struggles in the defensive department, having a slightly lower amount of health than the average, and lacking a quick, invincible reversal of any kind. Additionally, because his Stand is active at all times, he has a uniquely large hurtbox, making him extremely susceptible to air normals and rendering his approach more difficult. Nevertheless, Diego's abilities will force his opponent to respect his neutral presence - and delete their health bar if they don't.

• Stand/Mounted Hybrid: While Diego is considered a Mounted character, his Dismounted state summons his Stand, THE WORLD, at all times.
• Mounted: While on top of Silver Bullet, all of Diego's attacks deal Chip Damage, and he cannot be affected by the Bind and Crumple effects. This comes at the cost of losing access to Stylish Evade, Stylish Guard, and his Throw.
• Holy Corpse Parts: Diego can pick up the Holy Corpse parts, gaining different blessings with each part obtained.
• THE WORLD: While Dismounted, Diego has the ability to stop time, rendering the opponent completely unable to act. It is similar to Axl Low's "One Vision" Overdrive from Guilty Gear -Strive-.

Playstyle

Diego Brando (THE WORLD) is a Mounted character who utilizes his strong neutral presence to force mistakes and push his gameplan.
Pros	Cons
High Damage: Diego's meterless routes offer an extremely high yield of damage for the amount of effort required, and his metered combos can do even more than that at minimal opportunity cost. Meter Battery: While Diego certainly doesn't need meter to be strong, his basic combos can quickly yield extremely high amounts of meter to be spent on any variety of methods, between HHA, GHA or time stop resets. Great Buttons: Between his fantastic j.H and 2M, Diego has an incredibly strong hold over the neutral game at a close range with large, oppressive buttons that lead into a full combo on any hit.	Extremely Large Hurtbox: Diego's unique attribute of being in Stand On at all times off horseback gives him one of the largest and widest hurtboxes in the game, with a multitude of cross-ups and instant overhead setups working exclusively on him. No Reversals: Aside from universal mechanics such as Stylish Guard and Dodge, Diego has no fast, invincible reversal attacks that he could use to get the opponent off of him. As a result, the game can quickly snowball away from him if he gets knocked down in a bad situation.

Holy Corpse

Owing to his status as a Steel Ball Run character, whenever AW Diego is one of the combatants, three parts of the Holy Corpse will spawn over time across the stage. AW Diego can collect these parts by crouching on top of them while Dismounted; Holy Corpse parts collected will be carried over between rounds. Each part collected provides AW Diego with a buff that lasts until said part is lost via being knocked down, which drops the most recent part collected. Only 3 Holy Corpse parts will spawn during the match, so if two Steel Ball Run characters (Johnny, Gyro, Diego, another AW Diego, or Valentine) happen to face each other, they'll be forced to fight for them.

For AW Diego, the buffs applied are the following:

• One: Diego gains increased movement speed while Dismounted.
• Two: Enhances "My trial is to conquer and kill at all costs." by allowing Diego to have 2 traps out at a time, instead of just 1.
• Three: Diego's Guard Gauge regenerates faster. In addition, Diego becomes capable of regenerating Guard Gauge while Mounted.

Stats

Style	Health	Low Health Mode	Hashtag(s)
Mounted	920	Rumble	#ASBR_AWD

Move List

Dismounted

Normal Moves

5L

5L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 13 Mid 4 - - -6 - Diego jabs forward with a knife. Standard jab, but has good height for beating dash-jumps. Has higher recovery than other moves of its kind, making it a poor stagger pressure tool.

5M

5M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 25 Mid 6 - - -4 - THE WORLD delivers an open palm stab. Diego's best stagger pressure tool, due to having the fastest recovery of all his normals. Mainly used as combo filler to combo 5M > 623M in juggles.

5H

5H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 37 Mid 12 - - -12 - THE WORLD attacks with an upward swipe. Moves Diego forward, but still can whiff from max range 2M confirms. Considerable vertical reach, but is too slow to be used as an anti-air. Generally outclassed by 2H, and thus mainly sees use as combo filler.

2L

2L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 12 Low 6 - - -6 - Diego stabs at the opponent's feet with a knife. Has very little pushback on block, so it's very easy to chain the move into itself. Sends opponents in a juggle state at a favorable angle.

2M

2M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 20 Low 8 - - -10 - Diego attacks with a crouching stab. Moves Diego forward. Incredible range for a move of its type. Despite its poor frame data, it is by far Diego's best combo starter.

2H

2H

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 36 Low 12 - - -12 - THE WORLD attacks with a double cross-chop outwards. Launches on hit and causes hard knockdown. Has very good range for a move of its type, enough so that 2M > 2H works at max range. Mainly used in combos, where it can be canceled into Quick Mount or 623M (against grounded opponents). It can also be used to confirm after a groundbounce from m.22M.

3M

3M It's useless. I'll cut you down.	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 25 Overhead 26 - - -18 - THE WORLD attacks with an overhead chop. Causes crumple on hit. Cannot be canceled into Quick Mount. Can be canceled from m.22L, though it won't lead into a combo due to both attacks causing crumple.

3H

3H Hmph!	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 15 Mid 22 - - -42 - Diego slides forward and performs a high kick. Launches on hit. One of the only ways Diego has to confirm into GHA while Dismounted, along with 3M and 22L/M/H. Particularly low damage for a Heavy normal, but since m.22L can be canceled into it, the move acts as an important element in combos.

JL

j.L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 16 Overhead 8 - - - - Diego stabs downwards with a knife. Very active, making it a good jump-in and air-to-air option. Despite what its appearance imples, this move can (rarely) cross up.

JM

j.M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 22 Overhead 10 - - - - Diego performs an outward slash. Mainly used for air-to-airs, since it hits higher than his other jump attacks.

JH

j.H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 38 Overhead 12 - - - - THE WORLD leans forward and delivers a downward chop. Has an extremely large hitbox, making it a prime jump-in that also catches backdashes easily. Very good combo filler.

Special Moves

46X

I'll skewer you! 46L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 30 Mid 22 - - -8 - Medium 30 Mid 22 - - -8 - Heavy 30 Mid 22 - - -8 - Diego throws a single knife towards the opponent. The version used determines the knife's flight speed, as well as Diego's recovery. While time is stopped, the knife will fly a short distance before freezing in place. Can be cancelled into special moves, including itself, once the knife is thrown. L version: Fastest startup. Slowest travel speed. M version: Average startup and projectile speed. H version: Slowest startup. Fastest travel speed.

623X

My trial is to conquer and kill at all costs. 623L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 55 (15, 40) Mid 18 - - -28 - Medium 55 (15, 40) Mid 20 - - -28 - Heavy 55 (15, 40) Mid 24 - - -28 - Gasoline 0 Mid - - - - - Diego lifts a can of gasoline before chucking it in an arc, with its contents spilling across the ground partway after the throw. The version used determines the can's travel distance and when the gasoline spills. The initial throw launches on hit and causes hard knockdown. While time is stopped, the can will fly a short distance before freezing in place, in addition to causing hard knockdown. Only two cans are allowed to be active while time is stopped. The gasoline spilt by the can douses the opponent in Gasoline for 7 seconds. While the can is considered a projectile, the gasoline itself is not. The spill deals no damage or hitstun, but still can be Stylish Evaded/Guarded. It can also affect opponents in an OTG state. Upon reaching the ground, the gasoline will remain spilt on the field for 15 seconds. Only one puddle of gasoline can be on the ground at a time. With 2 Holy Corpse parts, Diego is allows to have two puddles of gasoline on the ground. L version: The can is thrown at a downwards parabola. Gasoline is spilled right before can hits the ground. M version: The can is thrown further at a wider downwards parabola. Gasoline is spilled around 2/3 the way before the can hits the ground. H version: The can is thrown around halfscreen length at an even wider parabola. Gasoline is spilled around halfway before the can hits the ground.

214X

This is where the fun begins... 214L/M/H Matches Matches Explosion Explosion

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 45 (5*9) Mid 16 - - 0 - Medium 55 (5*11) Mid 18 - - +2 - Heavy 75 (5*15) Mid 20 - - +4 - Explosion 120 (5, 76, 39) Mid - - - - - Diego throws a spread of lit matches while leaping backwards. The version used determines the amount of matches thrown, as well as how far back Diego leaps. Causes an explosion upon coming in contact with opponents doused in Gasoline. The explosion deals huge Guard Damage, launches on hit, and can damage Diego. Both the matches and the explosion are considered projectiles. Both can also hit OTG, with the latter being notably capable of OTG relaunches. While time is stopped, the matches will fly a short distance before freezing in place. Only three sets of matches are allowed to be active while time is stopped, but they cannot affect the opponent at all until time resumes (even if the opponent is doused in gasoline). L version: Throws the least amount of matches. Leaps backwards the least. M version: Distance leapt, as well as amount of matches, are between the L and H versions. Not all matches will hit grounded opponents. H version: Throws the most amount of matches. Leaps backwards the most. Not all matches will hit grounded opponents.

22X

Barb wire!! 22L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 25 Mid 32 - - -10 Bind, Crumple (-6 vs. Horse) Medium 25 Mid 32 - - -14 Bind, Crumple (-10 vs. Horse) Heavy 25 Mid 32 - - -22 Bind, Crumple (-18 vs. Horse) Diego commands THE WORLD to deploy a wall of barbed wire, briefly stopping time as it does so. The version used determines the placement of the barb wire. Binds the opponent on hit, which transitions into a crumple against grounded opponents. The wire stays out for about 2 seconds, but will vanish immediately after blocking a projectile or coming into contact with an opponent. While time is stopped, only one set of wire can be out at any time. On frame 3, both players are frozen for a total of 2f during this move's startup. L version: Places the barb wire next to Diego. M version: Places the barb wire ahead of Diego. H version: Places the barb wire further away from Diego.

22S

THE WORLD 22S

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - 202~103 - - - - After a lenghty startup, Diego stops time, freezing the stage effects, the battle timer, and the opponent. Requires 1.5 HH Gauges to be used; startup accelerates if 3 HH Gauges have been accumulated before use. Starting a cutscene with a Throw or an HHA/GHA will instantly end the Time Stop and take away the rest of Diego's meter. Prevents the use of "Mounting" while the Time Stop is active. Damage dealt to the opponent during the Time Stop is reduced. When the ability ends and time resumes, the opponent will suffer all damage dealt to them at once. All attacks can OTG during Time Stop, restanding the opponent if they can reach. This allows setting up for juggles post-Time Stop, although normal IPS rules will still apply. After the Time Stop ends, there is a ~5 second period where DIO cannot gain any HH Gauge (with Akira's Assist providing the only exception). Against himself, Jotaro (Part 3), Jotaro (Part 4), and DIO, Diego can use this ability to move within their Time Stop for the minimum requirement of 1 HH Gauge. If their Time Stop runs out before Diego's does, they will be frozen instead.

Mounted

Normal Moves

Mounted 5L

5L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 15 Mid 4 - - -4 - While mounting Silver Bullet, Diego stabs downwards with his knife. Standard jab, but is better at stopping dash-jumps thanks to the additional height. Mainly used to stabilize combos when near walls.

Mounted 5M

5M

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 20 Mid 8 - - -10 - Silver Bullet performs a lunging attack with its head. Moves Diego forward, which can be a double-edged sword: the movement makes it a decent poke, but can also cause drops during combos. Decent stagger pressure tool when paired with m.22H. Can be used to confirm anti-air sequences into full combos by canceling into m.623M.

Mounted 5H

5H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 30 Mid 18 - - -10 - Silver Bullet slams down with both hooves. Good range for pokes and juggles. Leaves a gap when canceled into, allowing the opponent to use a Stylish Guard or a reversal option. Mainly used as combo filler because of this.

Mounted 2L

2L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 14 Low 6 - - -2 - Silver Bullet performs a sweeping attack with a hoof. Does hit Low, unlike Diego's version. Has pretty good range, making it effective as a stagger pressure tool. For unknown reasons, m.22M becomes 4 frames faster when this move is canceled into it.

Mounted 2M

2M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 25 Low 6 - - -4 - Silver Bullet performs a poke with a hoof. Good range for counter-pokes.

Mounted 2H

2H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 36 Low 16 - - -4 - Silver Bullet performs a kick with a hind leg. Causes hard knockdown. Good range for pokes. Leaves a gap when canceled into, allowing the opponent to use a Stylish Guard or a reversal option. Mainly used as combo filler because of this.

Mounted JL

j.L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 18 Overhead 6 - - - - Silver Bullet performs an attack with both knees. Very fast, but stubby aerial. Best used against opponents directly under Diego.

Mounted JM

j.M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 28 Overhead 6 - - - - While mounting Silver Bullet, Diego performs a kick outwards. Good for air-to-airs due to its hitbox being very high up. Very fast, and very active.

Mounted JH

j.H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 40 Overhead 8 - - - - Silver Bullet performs a kick downwards with both front legs. Good for jump-ins and juggles due to its extremely high amount of active frames and large hitbox. Very good combo filler.

Special Moves

Mounted 46X

I'll skewer you! 46L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 30 Mid 22 - - -28 - Medium 30 Mid 20 - - -20 - Heavy 30 Mid 24 - - -12 - While mounting Silver Bullet, Diego throws a single knife towards the ground. The version used determines the knife's flight speed, as well as Diego's recovery. Can be cancelled into special moves, including itself, once the knife is thrown. L version: Fastest startup. Slowest travel speed. M version: Average startup and projectile speed. H version: Slowest startup. Fastest travel speed.

Mounted 623X

Your sentence is death! 623L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 60 Mid 10 - - -36 - Medium 80 (35, 45) Mid 14(1)1 - - -38 - Heavy 110 (30*2, 50) Mid 22(1)1(1)1 - - -38 - While mounting Silver Bullet, Diego commands THE WORLD stop time for an instant and attack with an uppercut. The version used determines the distance between THE WORLD and Diego. Launches on hit. Ranged anti-air attack. On frame 3, both players are frozen for a total of 8f during this move's startup. L version: THE WORLD attacks closest to Diego. Launches the least high. M version: THE WORLD attacks slightly farther from Diego, unless the opponent is closer than the move's projected position. Launches higher. H version: THE WORLD attacks even farther from Diego, unless the opponent is closer than the move's projected position. Launches the highest.

Mounted 22X

I WILL win. 22L/M/H Start Start Light Light Medium Medium Heavy Heavy

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 65 Low 30 - - -14 Crumple (-8 vs. Horse) Medium 80 Overhead 26 - - -14 - Heavy - - - - Total 16 - - While mounting Silver Bullet, Diego commands THE WORLD to briefly stop time, before suddenly "teleporting" to reappear with an attack. The attack performed by Diego changes depending on the version used. On frame 3, both players are frozen for a total of 2f during this move's startup. L version: Diego reappears in front of the opponent with a low stab. Causes crumple on hit. Takes Diego out of Mounted Mode, which can be taken advantage of to cancel into 3H. M version: Diego reappears above the opponent with an overhead slash. Causes a groundbounce on hit. Takes Diego out of Mounted Mode. H version: Diego ponders as if he will teleport, but decides not to do so. Causes a feint, only performing the first half of the move. Fast recovery, and leaves Diego in Mounted Mode.

Mounted 63214S

The champion of this race! 41236S Animation Animation Activation Activation Deactivation Deactivation

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - - - Total XX - - While mounting Silver Bullet, Diego incites his horse, enveloping it in a red aura. Requires 1 HH Gauge to be used. Increases Diego's movement speed and grants Super Armor to the entire startup and active frames of any normal attack he uses. Lasts indefinitely, but comes with the cost of preventing Diego from gaining HH Gauge while active. The effect will be disabled if Diego uses the move again, dismounts Silver Bullet in any way, or performs an HHA/GHA.

System Mechanics

Throw

Throw Why are you here? 5/4 + Any Two Attack Buttons	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 120 Throw - - - - - Diego grabs the opponent by the neck and slams them against the ground. Leaves the opponent right next to Diego. The axis rotates after a successful Throw. Both Throws are identical other than direction. Against opponents already doused in Gasoline, Diego can confirm his Throw into a (heavily scaled) combo by using 214M.

Assist

Assist Barb wire!!

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 25 Mid - - - - - Stopping time for an instant, Diego commands THE WORLD to deploy a wall of barbed wire. Assault Assist Stocks: 2 Reversal Assist Stocks: 1 Based on 22H Binds the opponent on hit, which transitions into a crumple against grounded opponents. The wire stays out for about 2 seconds, but will vanish immediately after blocking a projectile or coming into contact with an opponent.

5S

Mounting 5S Mount Mount Dismount Dismount

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Mount - - - - Total XX - - Dismount - - - - Total XX - - Quick Mount 25 Mid - - - - - (Un)Summons Diego's horse, Silver Bullet, altering his moveset and abilities. Quick Mount is considered an attack that launches on hit and carries Super Armor. The Guard Gauge will not regenerate while Diego is Mounted (does not apply when Diego has possession of all 3 Holy Corpse parts). While Mounted, being hit by a Throw or a sweep will force Diego to Dismount into an aerial recovery state. Command Throws will still execute as they would normally. If Diego is hit by moves with the Launch effect, he will be knocked off of the horse in a juggle state.

Heart Heat Attack

Me Time 236 + Any Two Attack Buttons	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 177 (10, 67, 100) Mid - - - - - THE WORLD strikes the opponent, sending them flying through the air before stopping time. Afterwards, both Diego and THE WORLD throw a volley of knives at the helpless victim. Available while both Mounted and Dismounted. Invincible on startup, making it Diego's only reversal.

Great Heat Attack

Now I've got a plan... 236L+M+H

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 324 (40+142*2) Mid - - - - - Diego mounts Silver Bullet and orders the horse to body slam the opponent, after which he dismounts it and commands THE WORLD to stop time. While THE WORLD approaches the opponent, Diego pulls out a revolver, loads a bullet, and fires it for a simultaneous attack with his Stand, who throws a devastating punch. Can only be used while Mounted. If not already Mounted, Diego will be forced into Mounted Mode when activated, increasing startup. Extremely fast startup when used while already Mounted, allowing Diego to confirm into it from even 5L.

Colors

Normal

Normal (Color 1)

Normal (Color 2)

Normal (Color 3)

Normal (Color 4)

Alternate World Silver Bullet

Alternate World Silver Bullet (Color 1)

Alternate World Silver Bullet (Color 2)

Alternate World Silver Bullet (Color 3)

Alternate World Silver Bullet (Color 4)

Stand

THE WORLD (Color 1)

THE WORLD (Color 2)