JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Pannacotta Fugo

Overview

Combos

Strategy

Matchups

Resources

Introduction

Pannacotta Fugo, a major ally in Vento Aureo, the fifth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, is a rushdown character who focuses on doing explosive damage via combos alongside his Homicidal Virus: a feature unique to him, in which he emits a poison cloud that can harm both him and his opponent over time, making it a dangerous tool for both parties. Fugo does not boast a toolkit that allows him to play at range, meaning he has to get in to really get the game moving in his favor.

On offense, Fugo lets out his temper with violent attacks that, while not too damaging on their own, will lead to devastating damage when combined with his virus. Fugo can use his 3M to approach the opponent with an attack or use it in combos to follow up after "Friend or Foe!", which causes a groundbounce against grounded opponents. He also has access to "Numbskull!", a hitgrab that allows him to follow up with an OTG hit afterwards to apply the virus once again. Fugo's HHA and GHA both deal a large amount of damage and also replenish the Homicidal Virus Capsules, making them great uses of meter for ending combos. All of these options are also enhanced by Purple Haze Distortion, a second form that Purple Haze can take to deal increased damage with its Homicidal Virus.

On defense, Fugo does not boast anything unique or truly helpful outside of universal mechanics. While he has good normals for beating out aerial opponents, defense is not his strongest factor. This, combined with his sluggish movement while in Stand On, makes Fugo his best when he is in the opponent's face.

• Homicidal Virus: Fugo's Purple Haze uses its Homicidal Virus to attack the opponent from the inside out, dealing damage over time with a poison effect.
• Purple Haze Distortion: Fugo can evolve his Stand into Purple Haze Distortion, enhancing his special moves and the Homicidal Virus in order to deal devastating damage.

Playstyle

Pannacotta Fugo is a Stand character who utilizes his Homicidal Virus to poison the opponent, dealing damage over time as he lets out his violent side.
Pros	Cons
Poison Damage: Fugo's Homicidal Virus deals damage over time to the opponent, allowing him to deal extra damage during combos that would otherwise be doing nowhere near as much. Purple Haze Distortion: Fugo can activate Purple Haze Distortion in order to enhance the damage of his special moves and Purple Haze's Homicidal Virus. Rewards for Little Effort: Because Fugo's "Friend or Foe!" can hit OTG, he can set up the Homicidal Virus off the simplest knockdowns, getting more damage for very simple interactions.	Friend or Foe...: Fugo's Homicidal Virus also affects him, which can potentially cause him to take more damage from the opponent's combos. Proximity Required: Fugo does not have many good ranged options, and all of said ranged options involve Purple Haze moving forward, causing Fugo to struggle against zoners.

Homicidal Virus

Some of Fugo's moves release the Homicidal Virus as a poison cloud on the field; this poison cloud deals damage over time to anyone who entered its range, slowly draining their health bar (which will be colored purple while the poison is active). Once an affected player steps out of its range, the poison effect remains for a period of time, but it is not as strong. In its weakest form, the poison can deal a minimum of 40 damage, which can increase up to 75 damage in its strongest form.

In order to release the Homicidal Virus, Fugo must use up a Homicidal Virus Capsule, with the only exception being his HHA. Fugo can store up to 6 Homicidal Virus Capsules (which can be seen above his HH Gauge), and once Fugo is out of Capsules, he must replenish them by using either HHA or GHA; he cannot use the Homicidal Virus until they are back. This creates higher damaging combos for both players, as Fugo is also affected by the virus, but it still leans in his favor: as he is the one who activates the virus, Fugo can choose to only use the moves during his own combos to increase his own damage output.

Through either a unique move only available at low health or his GHA, Purple Haze can evolve into Purple Haze Distortion. In addition to significantly reducing the amount of damage Fugo receives from coming into contact with the Homicidal Virus (whether his own or an opposing Fugo's), this evolution increases the damage of several of Fugo's special moves and the potency of the Homicidal Virus (now dealing a consistent 100 damage), allowing Fugo to deal explosive damage and creating a real threat to the opponent at all times.

Stats

Style	Health	Low Health Mode	Hashtag(s)
Stand	900	Resolve	#ASBR_FUG

Move List

Stand Off

Normal Moves

5L

5L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 9 Mid - - - - - Fugo performs a jab straight outwards. Standard jab, good for pokes and stopping dash-jumps.

5M

5M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 17 Mid - - - - - Fugo performs a standing uppercut. Reaches high, making it good.

5H

5H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 29 Mid - - - - - Fugo summons Purple Haze, who performs a standing uppercut. Horizontally stubby, but reaches high. Moves Fugo forward.

2L

2L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 7 Low - - - - - Fugo performs a crouching jab. Standard crouching jab. Good for beating out other moves up close.

2M

2M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 16 Mid - - - - - Fugo performs a crouching kick outwards. Reaches farther than 5M. Moves Fugo forward.

2H

2H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 46 (18, 28) Mid - - - - - Fugo summons Purple Haze, who performs a crouching uppercut that hits twice. Reaches farther than 5H. The first hit launches the opponent and causes a hard knockdown.

3M

3M Screw off!	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 15 Mid - - - - - Fugo performs a shoulder tackle forwards. Launches the opponent away on hit.

JL

j.L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 15 Overhead - - - - - Fugo performs an attack with the tip of his knee. Stubby aerial, used for quick air-to-airs.

JM

j.M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 20 Overhead - - - - - Fugo performs a kick outwards. Reaches far out, good for beating out other aerials.

JH

j.H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 30 Overhead - - - - - Fugo summons Purple Haze, who performs an overhead punch downwards. Fugo's best jump-in normal.

Special Moves

• Data in [] is for Purple Haze Distortion.

236X

Hit them! 236L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 20 [25] Mid - - - - - Medium 25 [30] Mid - - - - - Heavy 30 [35] Mid - - - - - Fugo summons Purple Haze, who lunges out and performs an overhand punch. The startup, damage and distance covered by Purple Haze all change depending on the version used. Mainly used to hit-confirm into HHA or send virus from a safe distance. L version: Travels the least. M version: Travels farther than the L variant. H version: Travels the farthest.

236X-6X

Homicidal Virus Capsule 236L/M/H > 6L/M/H

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - - - - - - Purple Haze breaks one of the Homicidal Virus Capsules, releasing poison into the air. Move performance is identical across all versions. Can be used even if 236L/M/H whiffs. Consumes a Homicidal Virus Capsule upon use. Places the virus on the ground, leaving Purple Haze outside of its range. The poison cloud has a shorter duration if used with Purple Haze Distortion.

623X

Numbskull! 623L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 80 (30, 50) Mid - - - - - Medium 80 (30, 50) Mid - - - - - Heavy 80 (30, 50) Mid - - - - - Fugo stabs the opponent with a fork before slamming them to the ground. The attack's range changes depending on the version used. This is a hitgrab. L version: Advances the least. M version: Advances farther than the L variant. H version: Advances the farthest.

214X

Friend of foe! 214L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 35 [45] Overhead - - - - - Medium 40 [50] Overhead - - - - - Heavy 45 [55] Overhead - - - - - Fugo summons Purple Haze, who performs an overhead punch to the ground and breaks one of the Homicidal Virus Capsules. The startup, damage and distance covered by Purple Haze all change depending on the version used. Causes a groundbounce on hit. Can hit OTG. Automatically consumes a Homicidal Virus Capsule upon use. Places the virus on the ground, leaving Purple Haze within its range. The poison cloud has a shorter duration if used with Purple Haze Distortion. L version: This variant punches right in front of Fugo. M version: This variant travels farther than the L version. H version: This variant travels the farthest out.

Stand On

Normal Moves

Stand 5L

5L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 12 Mid - - - - - Purple Haze performs a quick jab. Standard jab, reaches higher than the Stand Off variant.

Stand 5M

5M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 24 Mid - - - - - Purple Haze performs a backfist attack that reaches upwards. Does not hit in the later half of the move, making it less efficient as an anti-air. Still good for stopping dash-jumps.

Stand 5H

5H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 34 (6*2, 22) Mid - - - - - Purple Haze punches towards the air 3 times. The third hit lightly launches opponents. Confirms into GHA.

Stand 2L

2L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 14 Low - - - - - Purple Haze performs a crouching jab. Standard crouching jab, about the same as the Stand Off variant.

Stand 2M

2M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 23 Low - - - - - Purple Haze performs a crouching hook. Reach is about the same as 5M. Good for pokes and counter-pokes.

Stand 2H

2H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 46 (18, 28) Mid - - - - - Purple Haze performs a crouching uppercut that hits twice. The first hit launches the opponent and causes a hard knockdown. Launches the opponent higher than the Stand Off variant, allowing for a 5L link when close enough.

Stand 3H

3H This display of my powers will be the last thing you ever see!	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 30 Mid - - - - - Purple Haze performs an overhand punch downwards. Causes a groundbounce on hit. Gains Super Armor during startup when used with Purple Haze Distortion.

Stand JL

j.L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 18 Overhead - - - - - Purple Haze performs a jumping jab downwards. Quick aerial jab, good for close air-to-airs.

Stand JM

j.M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 27 Overhead - - - - - Purple Haze performs a small jumping uppercut. Launches on hit. Awkward and stubby animation, mainly applicable in close air-to-airs.

Stand JH

j.H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 40 Overhead - - - - - Purple Haze performs a jumping hook. Causes a groundbounce on hit. Fugo's main jump-in while in Stand On.

Special Moves

• Data in [] is for Purple Haze Distortion.

Stand 236X

Fugo's Violent Side 236L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 35 (4*5, 15) [43 (4*7, 15)] Mid - - - - - Medium 43 (4*7, 15) [51 (4*9, 15)] Mid - - - - - Heavy 51 (4*9, 15) [59 (4*11, 15)] Mid - - - - - Purple Haze performs a barrage of punches. The distance covered by Purple Haze depends on the version used. Short range, even with the Heavy version. Lightly launches opponents on hit. Stand Rush-compatible.

Stand 236X-6X

Homicidal Virus Capsule 236L/M/H > 6L/M/H

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - - - - - - Purple Haze breaks one of the Homicidal Virus Capsules, releasing poison into the air. Move performance is identical across versions. Can only be used if the previous move hits or is blocked. Consumes a Homicidal Virus Capsule upon use. Places the virus in the air, where Purple Haze last punched. The poison cloud has a shorter duration if used with Purple Haze Distortion.

Stand 63214X

Got You! 63214L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 131 (1, 10, 4*10, 80) [183 (1, 10, 4*18, 100)] Throw 20 - - - - Medium 131 (1, 10, 4*10, 80) [183 (1, 10, 4*18, 100)] Throw 24 - - - - Heavy 131 (1, 10, 4*10, 80) [183 (1, 10, 4*18, 100)] Throw 28 - - - - Purple Haze grabs the opponent before barraging them with punches. Causes hard knockdown on a successful Throw. Leaves the opponent very far away. Gains Super Armor during startup when used with Purple Haze Distortion. L version: This variation does not move Purple Haze forward. M version: This variation moves Purple Haze slightly forward. H version: This variation moves Purple Haze forward the furthest.

System Mechanics

Throw

Throw You messing with me?! 5/4 + Any Two Attack Buttons

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 110 (30*2, 50) Throw 6 - - - - Fugo summons Purple Haze, who throws the opponent to the ground while Fugo repeatedly kicks them. Forward Throw leaves the opponent in range of 236H > L/M/H or 214H. Whiff 5L autotimes a safejump. Back Throw leaves the opponent further away, no longer allowing for OTG hit. Whiff 5L > dash-jump autotimes a safejump.

Assist

Assist Friend or foe!	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 35 Overhead - - - - - Fugo summons Purple Haze, who performs an overhead punch to the ground and releases poison from one of the Homicidal Virus Capsules. Assault Assist Stocks: 2 Reversal Assist Stocks: 1 Based on 214L. Causes a groundbounce on hit. Can hit OTG. Releases the Homicidal Virus.

Stand On

Stand On/Off 5S Stand On Stand On Stand Off Stand Off	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - - - - - - (Un)Summons Purple Haze, altering Fugo's moveset and abilities.

214LMH

Purple Haze Distortion 214L+M+H Cinematic Cinematic Purple Haze Distortion summoned Purple Haze Distortion summoned	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - - - - - - Purple Haze evolves into Purple Haze Distortion. Can only be used while in Resolve Mode. Does not cost any HH Gauge, and lasts for the entire match. Refills all 6 Homicidal Virus Capsules upon use.

Heart Heat Attack

Attack like an explosion... and retreat like a storm! 236 + Any Two Attack Buttons

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 206 (6*26, 50) Mid - - - - - Purple Haze rushes out with a barrage of punches, releasing poison from a Homicidal Virus Capsule with its final punch. Refills 3 Homicidal Virus Capsules. The first hit restands the opponent if it hits during a groundbounce. Releases the Homicidal Virus, but does not consume a Homicidal Virus Capsule to do so. Places the virus in the air, where Purple Haze last punched. The poison cloud has a shorter duration if used with Purple Haze Distortion.

Great Heat Attack

Resolute Eyes 236L+M+H Purple Haze, all in my eyes~ Purple Haze, all in my eyes~

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 346 (60+5*48+46) Mid - - - - - Having hidden a Homicidal Virus Capsule in his mouth, Fugo bites down on it and blows the Homicidal Virus at the opponent. On hit, the virus begins to take effect and Purple Haze helps speed up the process by barraging the opponent with furious punches, destroying their body. Refills all 6 Homicidal Virus Capsules upon use, in addition to evolving Purple Haze into Purple Haze Distortion.

Costumes

Normal

Normal (Color 1)

Normal (Color 2)

Normal (Color 3)

Normal (Color 4)

Special

Special A (Color 1)

Special A (Color 2)