JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Yukako Yamagishi

Overview

Combos

Strategy

Matchups

Resources

Introduction

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• Love Deluxe: Through her Stand, Yukako has access to some of the longest-reaching normals in the game, in addition to an install that enhances her abilities.
• My precious hair! It's turned completely white!: Yukako is able to revive when she is about to lose the match, granting her an opportunity to turn the game around.

Playstyle

Yukako Yamagishi is a Stand character who utlizes her hair for long-ranged moves.
Pros	Cons
Long Reach: Yukako has normals and special moves that reach very far, giving her good zoning/footsies capabilities. Mobility: Using "Hngh!", Yukako can move across the stage very quickly. The M and H versions can also be canceled into an aerial, which can leave her low to the ground. Second Chance: The ability to revive gives Yukako a second chance to close out the match, meaning opponents can never rule her out.	Unsafe Pressure: As a result of her large moves, Yukako's attacks are very unsafe, resulting in her pressure being unsafe as well. Troublesome Lights: Yukako's 5L is very stubby, and her 2L is noticeably slower than others, making it a struggle to beat out options on wakeup.

Love Deluxe

Because Yukako's Stand, Love Deluxe, is active at all times, she does not change movesets by pressing the Style button; instead, doing so causes her hair to flare up as a sinister purple aura surrounds her.

While in this state, all of Yukako's normals inflict extra hits, improving their damage and combo utility, in addition to allowing them to inflict chip damage. Yukako must spend 0.25 HH Gauge to access this state, and the gauge will very slowly deplete while active. The ability will be canceled when the HH Gauge empties or with another press of the Style button; upon deactivation, Yukako will briefly fall to her knees in exhaustion, leaving her vulnerable. If Yukako's HHA is executed while Love Deluxe is active, the ability is immediately canceled and the HH Gauge will be completely emptied.

My precious hair! It's turned completely white!

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Upon death that would usually result in a match loss, if Yukako has at least 1 HH Gauge stored, her hair frizzles and turns white as she suddenly regains consciousness and stands back up in anger, reviving with some health. When this happens, Love Deluxe is permanently active at the cost of disabling her HH Gauge for the remainder of the round.

Stats

Style	Health	Low Health Mode	Hashtag(s)
Stand	900	Rumble	#ASBR_YUK

Move List

Normal Moves

• Data in [] is for Love Deluxe.

5L

5L

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 8 [16 (8*2)] Mid 4 - - -4 [0] - Yukako jabs with her hair. Yukako's fastest button by far. Hits high enough to anti-air and covers 3H's deadzone well. She can also chain anti-air 5L into 3H to convert for big damage. With Love Deluxe active: Can link into itself on hit. 0 on block, making it a very scary move for easy hitconfirms and tick throws. The second hit can also catch opponents mashing if a Stylish Guard is used against the first hit.

5M

5M

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 18 [36 (18*2)] Mid 12 - - -22 [-18] - Yukako extends her hair forward. A very strong poke that converts into a full combo, and is integral to her mid-range defensive playstyle. This move is very unsafe on whiff and loses hard to dash-jumps. This can be used to Yukako's advantage, however, by baiting a dash-jump and anti-airing with 5L or 3H for a full combo.

5H

5H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 28 [56 (28*2)] Mid 14 - - -10 [-4] - Yukako swings her hair inwards. A good counterpoke option when 2M doesn't reach. Mostly combo filler.

2L

2L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 8 [16 (8*2)] Low 10 - - -4 [0] - Yukako attacks with her hair. Decent range for a 2L, but it is very slow, often being outperformed by 2M outside of stagger pressure. Can be used similarly to 5L with Love Deluxe active, having good stagger pressure and tick throw potential due to being 0 on block.

2M

2M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 18 [36 (18*2)] Low 10 - - -16 [-12] - Yukako buries her hair on the ground, with it protuding a short distance away. Despite the move's appearance, the deadzone between Yukako and her hair is deceptively short. One of the strongest pokes and counter-pokes in the game. This move defines Yukako's footsies.

2H

2H

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 30 [90 (30*3)] Low 20 - - -16 [-14] - Yukako slams her hair in front of her. Causes a groundbounce on hit. Gains 2 extra hits with Love Deluxe active, unlike every other normal. A very far-reaching Low that can catch people off-guard easily, and can even convert into a full combo. Too slow to be chained into against standing opponents, however.

3H

3H You shithead!	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 30 Mid 8 - - -42 - Yukako swings her hair upwards. Launches on hit. Not affected by Love Deluxe, unlike the rest of Yukako's normals. A fantastic anti-air, though prone to clashing with Heavy aerials.

JL

j.L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 12 [24 (12*2)] Overhead 10 - - - - Yukako stabs in front with her hair. The worst move in Yukako's kit by far. Outshadowed by j.M in almost every way, complete with the same startup frames and range.

JM

j.M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 20 [40 (20*2)] Overhead 10 - - - - Yukako swings her hair downwards. One of the best jump normals in the game due to its massive hitbox, making it good for cross-ups, jump-ins, air-to-airs, and combos. This move outshines j.L in almost every way, its only shortcoming being lower active frames in comparison.

JH

j.H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 28 [56 (28*2)] Overhead 16 - - - - Yukako swings her hair at a downwards angle. A very good jumping poke that can combo into 5M at max range if hit low enough. The angle this move hits at is very good for punishing zoners, but can be Counter Hit very easily by projectiles if not used well.

Special Moves

236X

I'm already inside your head. 236L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 20 Mid 20 - - -20 - Medium 20 Mid 22 - - -26 - Heavy 20 Mid 24 - - -26 - Yukako extends her hair forward. If it connects, the opponent will have her hair implanted on them for a set period of time. The version used changes how far Yukako moves, as well as how far her hair extends. The implanted hair remains on the opponent for ~9 seconds. It will not go away if Yukako is hit, its duration being reduced instead. It will immediately go away if she is knocked down, however. Primarily combo filler, but can also work as a niche frametrap option since it always beats mashing opponents. L version: Yukako advances (and extends her hair) the least. M version: Yukako takes a step forward, extending her hair more. H version: Yukako moves further, extending her hair the most.

236X-236X

Don't push your luck. 236L/M/H > 236L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 25 Mid 8 - - +4 - Medium 37 (12, 25) Mid 14 - - +2 - Heavy 49 (12*2, 25) Mid 26 - - +2 - Yukako attacks the opponent remotely with her implanted hair. The effect caused by the implanted hair depends on the version used. Cannot trigger Counters. Can hit OTG. While it can be blocked, it cannot be defended against with Stylish Evade or Stylish Guard. L version: Drags the opponent towards Yukako. If applied at the end of a combo, the threat of this version is very scary as a neutral skip or meaty, allowing Yukako to run her amazing pressure or strike/throw mix-ups on oki (unless the opponent uses an invincible reversal). M version: The opponent remains in place. Causes hard knockdown. H version: The opponent flies away from Yukako. Launches on hit.

623X

You dumbass! 623L/M/H Attack Attack Hit Hit

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 60 (10, 15, 35) Mid 16 - - -10 - Medium 84 (10, 15, 8*3, 35) Mid 20 - - -12 - Heavy 108 (10, 15, 8*6, 35) Mid 30 - - -14 - Yukako leaps forward knee-first. If the attack connects, she'll extend her hair, grab the opponent with it, and lift them up before crushing and slamming them into the ground. Different versions cause Yukako to leap at longer distances. Causes a groundbounce on hit. Not considered a hitgrab, despite appearances. Yukako bounces backwards if the leap is blocked. L version: Covers the least distance. Pushes Yukako backwards the least if blocked. M version: Distance covered, as well as pushback on block, is in between the L and M versions. H version: Covers the most distance. Pushes Yukako backwards the most if blocked.

214X

Hngh! 214L/M/H (Air OK) Back Back Neutral Neutral Forward Forward

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light - - - - Total XX - - Medium - - - - Total XX - - Heavy - - - - Total XX - - Yukako extends her hair upwards to pull herself. The direction Yukako pulls herself towards depends on the version used. L version: Yukako flies away from the opponent. Yukako cannot act until she lands. M version: Yukako flies directly upward. Can be canceled into aerial attacks. H version: Yukako flies towards the opponent. Can be canceled into aerial attacks. If canceled in such manner, Yukako will keep her current momentum.

421X

Putting up a fight? 421L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 65 (15, 20, 30) - 6 - - - - Medium 65 (15, 20, 30) - 6 - - - - Heavy 65 (15, 20, 30) - 6 - - - - Yukako puts her arms up to her hair. If the opponent attacks her, she retaliates by attacking them with hair remotely placed on them, wrapping around and strangling them. Move performance is identical across all versions. Causes a groundbounce on a successful activation. Does not work against projectiles, Throws, HHAs, or GHAs. The triggered attack does not have a hit type and therefore doesn't count towards damage scaling.

22X

I'll drag you if I have to. 22L/M/H Light Light Medium Medium Heavy Heavy

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 65 (15*3, 20) Mid 18 - - -14 - Medium 65 (15*3, 20) Mid 18 - - -14 - Heavy 65 (15*3, 20) Mid 20 - - -14 - Yukako buries her hair on the ground to create a spike made of hair. The version used changes the point where Yukako's hair rises. The final hit launches and causes a hard knockdown. L version: Yukako's hair resurfaces right in front of her. M version: Yukako's hair resurfaces about a character away. H version: Yukako's hair resurfaces about two characters away.

System Mechanics

Throw

Throw Cut the sass, you moron! 5/4 + Any Two Attack Buttons	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 100 (40*2, 20) [200 (80*2, 20*2)] Throw - - - - - Yukako repeatedly whips the opponent with her hair, knocking them away. Data in [] is for Love Deluxe. By far the most damaging universal Throw in the game under these conditions. Leaves Yukako close to the opponent. Both Throws are identical aside from direction.

Assist

Assist I'll drag you if I have to	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 65 (15*3, 20) Mid - - - - - Yukako buries her hair on the ground to create a spike made of hair. Assault Assist Stocks: 2 Reversal Assist Stocks: 2 Based on 22M The final hit launches and causes a hard knockdown.

5S

Love Deluxe 5S Animation Animation Activation Activation Deactivation Deactivation	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - - - Total XX - - Yukako activates Love Deluxe. Costs 0.25 HH Gauge to activate; HH Gauge drains while active. Can be canceled into.

Heart Heat Attack

Outta my way, stupid shelf! 236 + Any Two Attack Buttons	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 180 (60*3) Mid - - - - - Yukako grabs a large wooden dresser from behind with her hair and begins attacking with it in three wide, heavy swings. The first hit causes a crumple against grounded opponents. The second hit launches. The final swing causes a groundbounce and can hit OTG. Using HHA while Love Deluxe is active drains ALL HH Gauge.

Great Heat Attack

Looks like I'm going to have to play rough! 236L+M+H

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 313 (48*5+72+1) Mid - - - - - Yukako becomes enraged and sends her hair into the ground. If the attack connects, the opponent is launched upwards as Yukako extends her hair to catch and wrap around them, repeatedly flinging them overhead to brutally slam them into the ground. Yukako then finishes her assault by rapidly constricting the wrapped opponent with her hair until it crushes them, before suddenly releasing them as she calms down. Tracks the opponent's location.

Costumes

Normal

Normal (Color 1)

Normal (Color 2)

Normal (Color 3)

Normal (Color 4)

Special

Special A (Color 1)

Special A (Color 2)

Special B (Color 1)

Special B (Color 2)