JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Diego Brando/Strategy
Neutral
Offense
Diego's multi-hit 5M and 2M can be used to knowledge check the opponent, as they usually require two SGs to completely avoid. This makes them ideal for Clashes and meaty strikes, with 2M also having a good hitbox for anti-airs. They are both somewhat stubby, however. 6M and 6H, on the other hand, are great pokes. 6M is arguably Diego’s best poke because of its moderate startup and recovery. 6H has slow startup and recovery, but boasts a huge hitbox that plows through most buttons, and it can be confirmed from meterlessly, while 6M requires one bar to confirm from. For block pressure, you can either do standard strike/Throw or mix them up with jM or 623A, which are both belligerent crossups. jA-623L/Aerial Chain Beat in particular can catch opponents expecting a low/throw on landing, granting you a strong, three-way mix when the opponent blocks your jumping normals. Also, there are specific characters that 669jM essentially works as an instant overhead against, even when they’re crouching.
Instant Overhead Chart
When the opponent’s health is low, HHA is a good option for closing the round since you have super armor during the entire duration. As SM, your normals have more range, but you can’t confirm from them at max range. On the plus side, you retain great jumping normals. jL and jM can crossup, with jM’s multi-hit nature forcing the opponent to block multiple overheads. And jH is a long-range air-to-air that inflicts HKD.
