Kamen Rider: Super Climax Heroes/Den-O

Introduction

Kamen Rider Den-O

Kamen Rider Den-O has finally arrived!

In this variation, Den-O has the ability to switch between all of his four base forms. Of the four, Sword and Rod forms play a bit more of a straightforward gameplan, while Axe and Gun play around some particularly silly tools.

• Sword Form has greater speed than Rod Form, and is able to attack comfortably with a set of solid normals.
• Rod Form has greater reach than Sword Form, and can use an unblockable hookshot to whiff punish and start a combo, or throw the rod to stay a bit safer.
• Axe Form uses armor and a jS helm-breaker that has very little recovery to muscle in. He has access to the rare unblockable Earthquake Rider Art, and with it, a bug that allows him to permanently freeze the opponent in place until they either burst or get hit again.
• Gun Form weaves in and out rather than committing to a full-on zoning gameplan. His normals move while firing, allowing him to shoot-walk all the way in for a full combo using RC. He can also move with jS, which spins and fires projectiles all over the place, making it both a formidable approach and a difficult retreat to contest.

This all adds up to a character who does a little of everything, often doing it really well, but who has to choose which toolset he wants in any given moment on the fly.

Playstyle

Kamen Rider Den-O (Form Change) is able to switch freely between four movesets to fight at any range.
Pros	Cons
Versatility: Each of Den-O's forms has a unique set of strong moves, covering a huge range of applications when taken all together as a single character. Straightforward Effective Tools: Sometimes just using Axe Form and Gun Form's jS for aggressive approaches can be enough for Den-O to beat someone up.	Low Meter Gain: Even when he's controlling momentum pretty effectively, Den-O builds very little meter with his attacks, and regularly has to charge his Rider Gauge manually. Low Damage: None of Den-O's forms are able to do large amounts of damage quickly. This can present real problems if Den-O ends up at a life deficit or low on time.

In this variation, Den-O is locked into one base form and loses some versatility, but gains his Super Climax Form in exchange.

In Super Climax Form, Den-O plays like a souped up version of Sword Form and becomes a menace at any screen position. He's very powerful up close thanks to his improved tools, and even when he's far away, he's able to threaten an unblockable divekick from his Rider Art.

When selecting Power Up, Den-O is allowed to choose which one of his four Form Change versions is treated as his base form, rather than being locked to one specific form. It's worth noting that he cannot execute the Axe Form freeze glitch with Power Up Style.

Playstyle

Kamen Rider Den-O (Power Up) beats down the opponent with powerful sword attacks and an unblockable Rider Art.
Pros	Cons
Close Range Domination: Once Den-O reaches Super Climax Form, he has access to very quick and safe sword attacks that make him extremely dangerous up close. Unblockable Rider Art: Super Climax Form's Rider Art follow-up is an unblockable divekick with an absurdly wide angle and some amount of tracking that makes it very difficult to avoid. It even starts a combo! Power Up Style: Power Up Style characters universally are able to refresh their Guard Gauge and damage scaling by transforming.	Low Meter Gain: Already a weakness for Form Change Den-O, but feels like an even bigger weakness for Power Up Den-O. He really wants to spend 3 stocks of Rider Gauge on powering up, but struggles to actually build said stocks.

In this variation, Den-O trades the versatility of Form Change and the raw power of Super Climax Form in exchange for the ability to call in the DenLiner to bombard the opponent.

The DenLiner is a really solid striker that severely limits the opponent's options thanks to its space coverage and tracking on startup. As such, this variant of Den-O really wants to pressure the opponent's Guard Gauge by forcing them to block the DenLiner on wakeup or in neutral.

When selecting Support Attack, Den-O is allowed to choose from his four Form Change base forms, rather than being locked to one specific form.

Playstyle

Kamen Rider Den-O (Support Attack) uses a powerful striker to restrict the opponent.
Pros	Cons
Difficult To Contest With Meter: When he has access to the DenLiner, any assist call becomes a short window where most characters won't be able to touch Den-O without giving something up.	Low Meter Gain: An issue that plagues Den-O's base forms, and it's still painful here because you want 2 stocks to spend on your striker. Low Damage: Although the DenLiner is a great striker, it doesn't always help you deal big damage because it's possible to ground tech on any of its hits.

Form Select

Sword Form

Rod Form

Axe Form

Gun Form

Super Climax Form

Support Attack

Move List

Normal Moves

Sword 5LL

5LL File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 5L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 5LL.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 5L - Y - - - - - 5LL - Y - - - - -

Sword 5LH

5LH File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 5L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 5LH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 5L - Y - - - - - 5LH - Y - - - - -

Sword 4/6L

4/6LHH File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 46L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 46LH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 46LHH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 4/6L - Y - - - - - 4/6LH - Y - - - - - This string is ground techable. 4/6LHH - Y - - - - - This string is ground techable.

Sword 2/8L

2/8LL File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 28L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 28LL.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 2/8L - Y - - - - - 2/8LL - Y - - - - -

Sword 5H

5HHH File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 5H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 5HH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 5HHH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 5H - Y - - - - - 5HH - Y - - - - - 5HHH - Y - - - - -

Sword 6H

6HHH File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 6H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 6HH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 6HHH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 6H - Y - - - - - 6HH - Y - - - - - 6HHH - Y - - - - -

Sword 2/8H

2/8HH File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 28H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 28HH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 2/8H - Y - - - - - 2/8HH - Y - - - - -

Special Moves

Sword 5S

Dash Slash 5S File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form 5S.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Den-O poses with his sword, then delivers a running slash. Once Den-O starts running, this attack gains armor. Very slow and unsafe on block.

Sword DS

Combo Slash any direction + S File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form dS.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Den-O does a 3-hit slash combo. Very unsafe on block or whiff, but a reliable combo ender that deals a lot of damage.

Sword JS

Long-range DenGasher Attack jS File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form jS.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Den-O fires a shot and bounces backwards. Knocks down on hit. It can be very useful for Sword Form to have a projectile in a pinch, allowing him to play less linearly in situations where there's some reason he shouldn't be attacking from the ground.

Universal Mechanics

Sword Throw

Throw 4H File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form Throw.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N - - - - -

Sword Dash Action

Dash Action File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form DA.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - Den-O runs forward with a shield that guards against projectile attacks. This slowly depletes the Guard Gauge as it is used.

Sword Rider Art

Rider Art File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form RA.png Super Jump Super Jump	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N - - - - - A standard Super Jump-type Rider Art. Has access to an unblockable followup with jS at no additional cost. On hit, Den-O executes his Sword Form d+S. Costs .5 stocks of the Rider Gauge.

Sword Style Action

Style Action File:KRSCH Den-O Sword Form SA.png Form Change Form Change

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - Den-O (Form Change) can switch between Sword, Rod, Axe, and Gun form using the Style Action inputs. This doesn't cost anything to do, and Den-O is vulnerable for the duration of his transformations. Style Action Left transforms into Axe Form. Style Action Right transforms into Gun Form. Style Action Down transforms into Rod Form.

Combos

• 5HH > RC > 6HH > RC > dS

Standard Sword Form RC extension into a special ender.

Move List

Normal Moves

Rod 5LL

5LL File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 5L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 5LL.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 5L - Y - - - - - Rod Form's 5L notably gets stuck in very long recovery if not cancelled to its followup chains. 5LL - Y - - - - -

Rod 5LH

5LH File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 5L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 5LH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 5L - Y - - - - - Rod Form's 5L notably gets stuck in very long recovery if not cancelled to its followup chains. 5LH - Y - - - - -

Rod 4/6LL

4/6LL File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 46L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 46LL.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 4/6L - Y - - - - - 4/6LL - Y - - - - -

Rod 4/6LH

4/6LH File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 46L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 46LH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 4/6L - Y - - - - - 4/6LH - Y - - - - -

Rod 2/8LL

2/8LL File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 28L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 28LL.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 2/8L - Y - - - - - 2/8LL - Y - - - - -

Rod 2/8LH

2/8LH File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 28L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 28LH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 2/8L - Y - - - - - 2/8LH - Y - - - - -

Rod 5H

5HHH File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 5H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 5HH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 5HHH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 5H - Y - - - - - 5HH - Y - - - - - 5HHH - Y - - - - -

Rod 6H

6HHHHHH File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 6H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 6HH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 6HHH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 6HHHH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 6HHHHH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 6HHHHHH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 6H - Y - - - - - 6HH - Y - - - - - 6HHH - Y - - - - - 6HHHH - Y - - - - - 6HHHHH - Y - - - - - 6HHHHHH - Y - - - - -

Rod 2/8H

2/8HH File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 28H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 28HH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 2/8H - Y - - - - - 2/8HH - Y - - - - -

Special Moves

Rod 5S

Den-Rider Kick 5S File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form 5S.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N - - - - - Den-O throws the rod as an unblockable projectile. On hit, he'll quickly follow up with a divekick. A solid projectile, and fairly low risk.

Rod DS

I'll Reel You In any direction + S File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form dS.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N - - - - - Den-O tries to hook the opponent and reel them in for an untechable knockdown. An unblockable projectile that starts combos, but has a bit more risk than 5S.

Rod JS

Rod Toss jS File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form jS.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Den-O throws the rod while jumping. Doesn't change air momentum at all, and knocks the opponent down on hit.

Universal Mechanics

Rod Throw

Throw 4H File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form Throw.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N - - - - - Rod Form's throw. Because it is untechable, it can be comboed from using 6HH near the corner.

Rod Dash Action

Dash Action File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form DA.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - Den-O runs forward with a shield that guards against projectile attacks. This slowly depletes the Guard Gauge as it is used.

Rod Rider Art

Rider Art File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form RA.png Super Jump Super Jump	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - A standard Super Jump type Rider Art. Costs .5 stocks of the Rider Gauge.

Rod Style Action

Style Action File:KRSCH Den-O Rod Form SA.png Form Change Form Change

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - Den-O (Form Change) can switch between Sword, Rod, Axe, and Gun form using the Style Action inputs. This doesn't cost anything to do, and Den-O is vulnerable for the duration of his transformations. Style Action Up transforms into Sword Form. Style Action Left transforms into Axe Form. Style Action Right transforms into Gun Form.

Combos

• 6HHHHH > RC > 5S

Standard Rod Form RC extension into a special ender. Near the corner, you can finish the 6H string, but midscreen you must RC before the last hit.

• dS > 6HH
• dS > 2LL

Unblockable hookshot combo. 6HH is easier to connect at close ranges, while 2LL is stronger as an OTG pickup from longer ranges.

Be aware that at some distances, the 2LL string will juggle such that it's ground techable. To avoid this while stabilizing your followup, you can intentionally whiff 2L and hit with 2LL.

• Throw > 6HH

Rod Form can combo off of throw in the corner.

Move List

Normal Moves

Axe 5L

5L File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 5L.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - A rare 5L with no followups.

Axe 4/6LL

4/6LL File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 46L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 46LL.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 4/6L - Y - - - - - 4/6LL - Y - - - - -

Axe 4/6LH

4/6LH File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 46L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 46LH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 4/6L - Y - - - - - 4/6LH - Y - - - - -

Axe 2/8LL

2/8LL File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 28L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 28LL.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 2/8L - Y - - - - - 2/8LL - Y - - - - -

Axe 2/8LH

2/8LH File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 28L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 28LH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 2/8L - Y - - - - - 2/8LH - Y - - - - -

Axe 5H

5HH File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 5H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 5HH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 5H - Y - - - - - 5HH - Y - - - - -

Axe 6H

6HH File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 6H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 6HH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 6H - Y - - - - - 6HH - Y - - - - -

Axe 2/8H

2/8HH File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 28H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 28HH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 2/8H - Y - - - - - 2/8HH - Y - - - - -

Special Moves

Axe 5S

Chop Down 5S File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form 5S.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Armored axe swing. Does a lot of damage, but unsafe on block. Best saved for combo enders, though may be useful to toss out sometimes.

Axe DS

Dynamic Chop any direction + S File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form dS.png

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - After an agonizingly slow windup, Axe Form does a leaping chop. Holding a horizontal direction can control the distance this move travels. It's hard to use because of its speed, and even has sour spots where it will not connect all hits. However, if the opponent blocks the full move, it takes off about 65% of the guard bar on its own.

Axe JS

Jumping Axe Attack jS File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form jS.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Den-O does a helm-breaker with the axe, falling to the ground with a ton of active frames and very little recovery. Axe Form's key tool for bullying his opponents.

Universal Mechanics

Axe Throw

Throw 4H File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form Throw.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N - - - - - Axe Form's throw.

Axe Dash Action

Dash Action File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form DA.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - Den-O runs forward with a shield that guards against projectile attacks. This slowly depletes the Guard Gauge as it is used.

Axe Rider Art

Rider Art File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form RA.png Earthquake Earthquake

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N - - - - - Axe Form stomps and causes an unblockable Earthquake in a circle around himself. On hit, the opponent is stunned for a set duration. If Den-O switches forms as soon as possible after hitting this Rider Art, his opponent will be frozen in place until they burst or get hit again. This can be useful to run the clock, as an opportunity to charge meter, or as a regular combo filler.

Axe Style Action

Style Action File:KRSCH Den-O Axe Form SA.png Form Change Form Change

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - Den-O (Form Change) can switch between Sword, Rod, Axe, and Gun form using the Style Action inputs. This doesn't cost anything to do, and Den-O is vulnerable for the duration of his transformations. Style Action Up transforms into Sword Form. Style Action Right transforms into Gun Form. Style Action Down transforms into Rod Form.

Combos

• 6HH > RC > 5S

Standard Axe Form RC extension into a special ender.

• 5H > RC > RA > Style Action

Combo into freeze glitch. From here, you can charge a full Rider Gauge and then follow up with any combo in another form.

Move List

Normal Moves

Gun 5LL

5LLL File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5LL.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5LLL.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 5L - Y - - - - - 5LL - Y - - - - - 5LLL - Y - - - - -

Gun 5LH

5LH File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5LH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 5L - Y - - - - - 5LH - Y - - - - -

Gun 4/6LL

4/6LL File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 46L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 46LL.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 4/6L - Y - - - - - 4/6LL - Y - - - - -

Gun 4/6LHH

4/6LH File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 46L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 46LH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 46LHHH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 4/6L - Y - - - - - 4/6LH - Y - - - - - 4/6LHH - Y - - - - -

Gun 2/8LL

2/8LL File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 28L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 28LL.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 2/8L - Y - - - - - 2/8LL - Y - - - - -

Gun 2/8LH

2/8LH File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 28L.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 28LH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 2/8L - Y - - - - - 2/8LH - Y - - - - -

Gun 5H

5HHHHHH File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5HH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5HHH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5HHHH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5HHHHH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5HHHHHH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 5H - Y - - - - - 5HH - Y - - - - - 5HHH - Y - - - - - 5HHHH - Y - - - - - 5HHHHH - Y - - - - - 5HHHHHH - Y - - - - -

Gun 6H

6HHHHHH File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 6H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 6HH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 6HHH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 6HHHH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 6HHHHH.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 6HHHHHH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 6H - Y - - - - - 6HH - Y - - - - - 6HHH - Y - - - - - 6HHHH - Y - - - - - 6HHHHH - Y - - - - - 6HHHHHH - Y - - - - -

Gun 2/8H

2/8HH File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 28H.png File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 28HH.png	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 2/8H - Y - - - - - 2/8HH - Y - - - - -

Special Moves

Gun 5S

Wild Shot 5S File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form 5S.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Gun Form steadies his aim and then fires a homing projectile. Slow to start up, but the projectile travels quickly. Often unsafe on hit due to its long recovery. Can be useful to snipe a passive opponent out of something, but be really careful.

Gun DS

Breakdance Shot any direction + S File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form dS.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Den-O starts breakdance kicking, then ends with a couple of gunshots that knock the opponent down. Mostly sees use as Gun Form's standard combo ender. Unsafe on block.

Gun JS

Jumping Blindfire jS File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form jS.png

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Den-O stops all vertical momentum (but not horizontal), and begins spinning and firing randomly. Covers the area around him in gunshots, and makes it very difficult to contest this as an approach. This can be done extremely low to the ground, and when done so, it becomes advantageous on block and plus enough on hit to combo from. Gun Form's key tool.

Universal Mechanics

Gun Throw

Throw 4H File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form Throw.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N - - - - -

Gun Dash Action

Dash Action File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form DA.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - Den-O runs forward with a shield that guards against projectile attacks. This slowly depletes the Guard Gauge as it is used.

Gun Rider Art

Rider Art File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form RA.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - A standard Dodge Shot type Rider Art. Gun Form backdashes with full invulnerability and fires a shot towards the ground. Costs 1 stock of the Rider Gauge. Unlike some versions of this Rider Art, this one can miss if Gun Form wasn't already in the corner, because the shot is aimed at the ground.

Gun Style Action

Style Action File:KRSCH Den-O Gun Form SA.png Form Change Form Change

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - Den-O (Form Change) can switch between Sword, Rod, Axe, and Gun form using the Style Action inputs. This doesn't cost anything to do, and Den-O is vulnerable for the duration of his transformations. Style Action Up transforms into Sword Form. Style Action Left transforms into Axe Form. Style Action Down transforms into Rod Form.

Combos

• 5HHHHH > RC > 5HHHHH > RC > dS

Standard Gun Form RC extension into a special ender. The 5H string fires projectiles while moving forward, so this combo is useful even from a long distance.

• j6S > repeat xN

Gun Form's corner infinite. Linking jS from jS requires the earliest possible jS, as well as ensuring that jS's last hit connects, which isn't usually possible to control outside of the corner.

Because Gun Form doesn't have a way to combo into jumping, this must also be started from a raw jS on an already cornered opponent.

• j6S > Rider Finale

jS is plus enough to link Rider Finale, and is also a common point for Climax Time to activate on landing.

Move List

Normal Moves

Special Moves

Climax 5S

Embarking Slash 5S File:KRSCH Den-O Climax 5S.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Den-O does an extremely quick and fairly safe slash. On hit, transitions into a short cinematic that deals a LOT of damage. A powerful combo ender or punisher.

Climax DS

Dash Slash any direction + Special File:KRSCH Den-O Climax dS.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Similar to Sword Form's 5S, Den-O poses and then delivers a running slash. As an improved version of that move, this one has armor from the start and removes about 60% of the Guard Gauge on block. It's still very unsafe, but much more useful.

Climax JS

Diving Slash jS File:KRSCH Den-O Climax jS.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Y - - - - - Den-O points the sword downward and deals a plunging attack. Unsafe on block, but moves backwards on recovery, so can be difficult to punish. Mostly useful to change up your aerial attack, but even on block it takes off about 60% of the guard gauge, so it's pretty dangerous.

Universal Mechanics

Climax Throw

Throw 4H File:KRSCH Den-O Climax Throw.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N - - - - - Axe Form's throw.

Climax Dash Action

Dash Action File:KRSCH Den-O Climax DA.png Air Dash Air Dash	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - Den-O airdashes. A standard mobility tool. Costs .5 stocks of the Rider Gauge.

Climax Rider Art

Rider Art File:KRSCH Den-O Climax Rider Art.png Super Jump Super Jump	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N - - - - - A Super Jump-type Rider Art. Costs .5 stocks of Rider Gauge. Has access to a followup by pressing Special Attack at any point during the jump for no additional cost, an unblockable divekick with a wide angle. On hit, this becomes a cinematic attack and can be followed up with a combo into either 2L or 5S.

Climax Style Action

Style Action File:KRSCH Den-O Climax SA.png Form Change Form Change

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - N/A - - - - - By pressing Style Action, Den-O transforms into his final form, Super Climax Form, at the cost of 3 stocks of the Rider Gauge. Doing so also refreshes damage scaling and the Guard Gauge. While already in Super Climax Form, Style Action transforms back into Den-O's chosen Base Form at no cost. Doing so also refreshes damage scaling and the Guard Gauge.

Combos

• 6HHH > 2LH > 5S

Standard link combo into a special. Super Climax Form is blessed with both a strong grounded link starter and a launcher that links into his special ender.

• 6HHH > 2LH > RC > RA Followup > 2LH > 5S

With RC, Super Climax Form is able to combo into his Rider Art Followup, dealing a lot of damage. If you have an abundance of meter, you can loop the Rider Art Followup rather than ending with 5S.

• 6HHH > 2LH > RC > RA Followup > 2LH > RC > RA Followup > Climax Time > 2LL > RC + Rider Finale

Touch of death combo example starting from an empty Climax Gauge. This requires about 2 stocks of Rider Gauge to start.

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