Rainbowcore Hypernova/Indigo

Overview

Strategy

Combos

Matchups

#RCHN_IND

Intro

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Indigo excels at mid-range zoning and keepaway, having powerful options to shut down projectiles and incoming offense. In mid range, and sometimes long range play, Indigo can control the pace of the game and use his committal buttons without being punished. With just one bar of meter, Indigo has access to scary mixups and long, damaging staircase combos that force the opponent to use meter to get out.

Indigo struggles when he is under pressure, as he has no hitting reversal options, and a short backdash with low invuln frames. His disjointed buttons have dead zones up close, and that makes him unable to use his best buttons when in close range pressure. Indigo's general escape options have no hitboxes and leave the opponent actionable. Hence, he has to make use of universal mechanics and proactive defense to get out of sticky situations.

Overall, Indigo has a stable, flexible gameplan, with a grounded projectile, a cancellable aerial float that gives him oppressive aerial projectiles, disjointed buttons, and multiple evasive options that let him hold his position on screen. Indigo's design rewards strong fundamentals, letting you stuff approaches before they happen, giving you options to shred opponents up close, or keep them at a distance for your zoning plans.

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Pros	Cons
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Normals

5A File:RCHN Indigo 5A.png	Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 Mid 2 - - Launch -11 A basic, fast poke that works as a combo starter. It is also Indigo's go-to abare option.

5B File:RCHN Indigo 5B.png

5B Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 Mid 2 - - Knock Away -11 Fast, mid range poke that is generally safe when spaced well. Large dead zone extending from Indigo till the gun. 5B > B Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20+20 Mid 2 - - Knock Away -5 Target combo that makes 5B safer. Still has the same dead zone. Launches the opponent far away, giving wallbounce near the corner.

2A File:RCHN Indigo 2A.png	Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 Mid 4 - - Stagger -17 Moderately fast low with a deceptive animation. Keeps the opponent close on hit for combo continuations. Very unsafe on block.

2B File:RCHN Indigo 2B.png	2B Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 Mid 2 - - Knock Away -7 Like 5B, except a low attack. Has a dead zone till the end of the gun barrel. Excellent for checking grounded approaches. 2B > B Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20+20 Mid 2 - - Knock Away -7 Follow up to 2B, generally just to tack on extra damage or read a delayed approach.

j.A File:RCHN Indigo jA.png	Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20,19 High 2 - - Launch -12, -9* One the best, if not the best air normal in the game. Hits on both sides for crossups, and hits twice Active for 20+ frames Cancels into Indigo's most damaging combos Trades with most anti-airs and air-to-airs Plus on block when close to the ground *Block advantage improves with lower air height.

j.B File:RCHN Indigo jB.png

j.B Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 High 2 - - Knock Away -11 (varies) 5B, but in the air. The dead zone is much smaller, and it is safe on block since it pushes Indigo backwards. In the corner, has no dead zones. j.B Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 High 2 - - Launch -11 (varies) Follow up to j.B that launches. Useful as a frame trap, or a combo starter, if you have meter for a Rainbow dash.

Command Normals

6A File:RCHN Indigo 6A.png	Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20,20,20,20 High 22 - - Knock Away +1 A slow, multi-hit overhead you can use after conditioning your opponent. Plus on block if all hits connect.

6B File:RCHN Indigo 6B.png	Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20,20 Mid 2 - - Knock Away -7 A long range attack that covers nearly half the screen. Not fast enough to check dashes, but can be used to whiff punish from afar.

j.2A File:RCHN Indigo j2A.png	Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 High 4 - - Knock Away -9 An unsafe divekick. Tiny hitbox, hits only in startup, and vulnerable till it hits the ground. Can be used as an instant overhead.

j.2B File:RCHN Indigo j2B.png	j.2B Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 High 2 - - Slam -11 Hits straight downward, and shifts Indigo's hurtboxes upward. Nearly impossible to see from double jump height. j.2B > B Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 High 2 - - Slam -11 Followup to j.2B that makes it a crossup, since it shoots with the other hand.

Special Moves

236A/B File:RCHN Indigo 236X.png	A Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20,20 Mid - - - Launch - Indigo's Blasters. Shoots two forward moving projectiles, which usually counters single projectiles from all other characters. B Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20,20 Mid - - - Launch - Blasters with faster startup. Air OK.

623A/B File:RCHN Indigo 623X.png	Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 Mid 2 - - -8 -11 Dodge.

214A/B File:RCHN Indigo 214X.png	Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 Mid 2 - - -8 -11 Helicopter.

Super

632146B File:RCHN Indigo 632146B.png	Damage Guard First Active Active Recovery On Hit On Block 20 Mid 2 - - -8 -11 Super.