Samurai Shodown/Jubei Yagyu

Jubei Yagyu
柳生 十兵衛, Yagyū Jūbē

Introduction

The legendary master of the Yagyū Shinkage-ryū style of swordsmanship, Yagyū Jubei is the middle-aged former samurai of the Tokugawa shogunate turned wandering ronin, seeking his own personal enlightenment. Armed with one eye, two swords, and three versions of his famous Mind’s Eye Sabre catch-counter, Jūbei is a defensive-oriented character that takes some real hardwork and guts to play effectively.

Jubei has a very fundamentals-heavy moveset, which force the enemy to play on his terms. His basic “poke into fireball” cancel is one of the better neutral tools in the game and makes it really hard for a lot of characters to establish their effective range against him. He’s remarkably safe on block for most of his moves while being able to deal significant amounts of chip damage, forcing opponents to take action against him.

If the enemy becomes too predictable with their offense, Jubei can utilize his set of counters to deal up to 45% on a good read. His quick dash and large hitbox on 66C makes it difficult for the enemy to approach him as well. On top of all that, Jubei has great, fast jumping buttons that can be used to catch opponents air-to-air.

With so many great defensive options, it should be no surprise that Jubei’s offense is… passable at best. He lacks a real mixup, outside of universal overheads and run-up throw. His moves are also somewhat finicky in their application, which makes him one of the more challenging characters to pick up, despite his seemingly basic playstyle.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Good range on his normals that lead to damaging combos, as well as a solid Keepout game Decently fast run speed. Can be used to set up both throws and knockdowns Unique counter moves with huge reward on the correct read Can inflict a lot of chip damage over the course of a match	Weak mixups DP is a unreliable reversal option that is very easy to punish on block with SSM, and can also be punished on hit with Rage Explosion Projectiles can be high-profiled by many characters' dashing normals Counters require solid MU knowledge WFT cannot be comboed off a throw, and has pretty laggy startup to boot

Data

• Damage Taken: 100%
• Rage Factor: 0.18
• Rage Duration: 16 seconds
• Jump: 46 frames (Average)
• Dash Speed: Average
• Back Dash: 27 frames
• Weapon Pickup / Drop: 40 / 30 frames

Gameplan

Neutral

Poke with 2B and 5B and zone with fireballs. If you think they're going to try to jump over your fireball you can preemptively do j.A and j.B to reset to neutral; or if you have the big brain reads you can do the jump in parry.

Okizeme

Although Jubei's Okizeme is extremely simple it is still effective, allowing for some pretty big damage if you condition your opponent. Jubei's main mixup on Oki is UOH and 2C, both of which knockdown allowing for another Oki situation however both are punishable on block but on a correct guess 2C can do a grip of damage. At this point when you have your opponent fearing the UOH and 2C you can mix in grabs or catch an opponent trying to disrespect you with a DP or reversal.

Normal Moves

Far Slashes

5A

5A	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 48 Mid 8 - - - -8 -5 Yes No Yes No

5B

5B The God Poke	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 100 Mid 12 - - - -9 -12 Yes No Yes No

5C

5C	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 270 Mid 25 - - - -9 -16 No No Yes No

2A

2A	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 40 Low 10 - - - -9 -5 Yes No No No

2B

2B Also the God Poke	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 110 Mid 13 - - - -9 -12 Yes - Yes No

2C

2C	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 200 Low, Mid 11 - - - KND (2nd Hit Only: -12) -28 No - Yes No

Near Slashes

n.5A

n.5A	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 29 Mid 5 - - - -2 -5 Yes - No No

n.5B

n.5B	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 90 Mid 8 - - - -4 -12 Yes - Yes No

n.5C

n.5C	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 220 Mid 19 - - - -4 -28 No - Yes No

Kicks

5D

5D	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 50 Mid 12 - - - -6 -9 No No No Yes

6D

6D	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 30 Low 10 - - - -5 -8 Yes No No Yes

2D

2D	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 20 Low 7 - - - -8 -11 No No No Yes

3D

3D	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 70 Low, Low 8 - - - KND -17 Yes No No Yes 8~9 Frame gap between first and last hit

Dash Normals

66A

66A	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 30 Mid 5 - - - -3 -42 Yes No No No

66B

66B	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 90 Low 8 - - - -1 -35 No - No No

66C

66C	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 140 Mid 16 - - - KND -13 No - Yes No

66D

66D	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 70 Low 7 - - - KND -7 No No No Yes

Air Normals

j.A

j.A	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 30 - - - - - - - - No No -

j.B

j.B	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 100 - - - - - - - - No No - Jubei's main antiair. Excellent range, speed and angle make it perfect for jump back j.B antiair, pretty much makes up for his lack of an invincible antiair on the neutral.

j.C

j.C	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 160 - - - - - - - - No No -

j.D

j.D	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 30 - - - - - - - - No No -

Unarmed Normals

u.5S

u.5S	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 50 Mid 6 - - - -5 -10 No No No Yes

u.2S

u.2S	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 50 Mid 6 - - - -4 -9 No No No Yes

ju.S

ju.S	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 50 High - - - - - - No No No Yes

u.66S

u.66S	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 50 Mid - - - - - - No No No Yes

Universal Mechanics

Guard Break

Guard Break (Throw) 4/5/6C+D Forward Throw Back Throw	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed Back - - - - - - - - No No No Yes Universal throw. Can be followed up with more attacks than forward throw. Forward - - - - - - - - No No No Yes Universal throw. Can be followed up with an attack.

Surprise Attack

Surprise Attack (Overhead) 5B+C Armed Unarmed	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 70 High 20 - - 44 +1 -12 No No No No Universal overhead with long reach, doesn't knock down grounding opponent since version 1.70. 60 High 20 - - 51 KD -19 No No No Only Universal unarmed overhead.

Dodge

Dodge 5A+B	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed - - - - - - - - No No No Yes Universal dodge.

Stance Break

Stance Break A+B during Just Defense	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 0 Mid 5 - - 55 KD -24 No - - Yes Universal Stance Break.

Counter / Blade Catch

Counter / Blade Catch 236A+B Counter Blade Catch

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed Armed 0 N/A 2 11 34 - +35~+59 N/A N/A N/A N/A No Universal counter. Allows you to follow up with a guaranteed attack of your own. The amount of time you have to followup depends on the strength of the attack you counter, with heavy attacks staggering the opponent for the longest amount of time. Additionally you counter a heavy slash or a running slash, your opponent will be disarmed. Disarmed 0 N/A 2 12 22 - KD N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Universal counter. While disarmed, your counter will disarm and knock away your opponent regardless of slash level countered.

Rage Explosion

Rage Explosion 5A+B+C	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 0 Unblockable - - - - - - No No No No Unblockable pushback attack.

Lightning Blade

Lightning Blade (Issen) 5A+B+C during Rage Explosion	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed - Mid - - - - - - No No No No Has projectile invulnerability and anti-airs. Damage scales up beased on reamaining health.

Special Moves

Geyser Thrust

Geyser Thrust 236S Geyser Thrust	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed Light 50 Mid 17 - - - -19 -15 No No No No Medium 60 Mid 25 - - - -25 -16 No No No No Heavy 80 Mid 30 - - - KD -19 No No No No Jubei's projectile.

Tsunami Sabre

Tsunami Sabre 623S Tsunami Sabre	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed Light 100 Mid 15 - - - KD -93 No No No No Medium 130 Mid 17 - - - KD -92 No No No No Heavy 170 Mid 18 - - - KD -89 No No No No Punishable on hit if opponent activates Rage Explode Rage 120/156/210 Mid - - - - - - No No No No Hard Knockdown on C Version during Rage

Sabre Thrash

Sabre Thrash 6S (multiple presses) Sabre Thrash	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 96/108/120(Max?) Mid 26 - - - KD -59 No No No No Needs 4 Slash inputs (A, B or C) to activate. Last button determines the version.

Reflecting Mind's Eye Sabre

Reflecting Mind's Eye Sabre 214LS Reflecting Mind's Eye Sabre	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 350 - - - - - - - No No No No Low weapon parry that can affect Specials

Mind's Eye Sabre of Mutual

Mind's Eye Sabre of Mutual 214MS Mind's Eye Sabre of Mutual	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 400 - - - - - - - No No No No Mid weapon parry that cannot catch Specials.

Raging Heaven's Mind's Eye Sabre

Raging Heaven's Mind's Eye Sabre 214HS Raging Heaven's Mind's Eye Sabre	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 300 - - - - - - - No No No No High weapon parry that can only catch jump ins and jumping specials.

Supers

Weapon Flipping Technique

Moonbeam Slicer 236B+C	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 384 Mid 24 - - - KD -10 No No No No Available only during Max Rage or Rage Explosion. Disarms on hit.

Super Special Move

Shinkage-ryu: Twin Devil Horns 641236C+D	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Total Hit Adv Block Adv Cancel Recoil Deflectable Unarmed 640 Mid 31 - - - KD -32 No No No No Available only once per match.

Combos

List combos, use numpad notation.

Midscreen

2B/5B 236A

2B/5B 623S

4C+D 236B+C

Videos

• Jubei tutorial and combos by LegendaryWolf Shirou

Colors

External Links

• Twitter hashtag: #SS_JU
• Jubei Counter reference