Skullgirls/Black Dahlia

Overview

Combos

Mixups

Team Building & Assist Combos

Strategy

Links

#SG_BD

Story

Black Dahlia is the right hand assassin of Lorenzo Medici, head of the mighty Medici crime syndicate that rules New Meridian from the shadows. A former agent of the Anti-Skullgirl Labs, Black Dahlia was mortally wounded decades ago in a confrontation with a Skullgirl and rebuilt with experimental cybernetic technology. The experience left her with an unquenchable thirst for blood and fascination with the despair and suffering of others.

She betrayed her peers to fight as a hired hitwoman for whomever could keep her paid (and entertained). After Medici Tower is destroyed by the Skullgirl, Lorenzo sends Black Dahlia off on a killing spree to stop Marie and retrieve the stolen Life Gem from Ms. Fortune. However, Black Dahlia finds herself jaded with her employer and drawn to the forbidden thrills only the Skull Heart can provide...

Overview

Black Dahlia is an adaptable mid-ranged character with an arsenal of deadly tricks. She has two resources that she needs to manage to get the most out of her offense. Her strong but occasionally random bullets and Empower, a hitgrab that enhances her HP attacks and grab the next time she uses them. She moves quickly for an old hag, sporting a unique command dash that you can use on the ground or in the air for tricky movement in neutral and offense. Playing Dahlia involves a lot of planning ahead with her bullets, traps, and teleport while also being able to quickly adapt if things don’t go how you originally intended. Whilst her overall damage is on the lower end, creative use of her full suite of options opens up complex setplay, neutral and pressure situations.

Playstyle

Black Dahlia is an aggressive zoner who controls the stage with various tricks, traps, and a grenade launcher with specialized rounds.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Mobility - Sporting a UNI-style forward dash along with her normal dashes, a teleport, and a j.LK that slightly adjusts her momentum, Dahlia has plenty of movement options to help her approach or retreat. Great Normals - Most of Dahlia's normals have long range and/or disjointed hitboxes, and her H buttons have useful followups when empowered. Her 2MK places a grounded trap that holds opponents in place it it hits them. Grenade Launcher - One of the most versatile tools in the game. Dahlia's grenade launcher can hold six different types of ammo, which has various applications for zoning, pressure, combos, assists, you name it. In addition, "Last Call" lets her load any type of ammo in any order, allowing for highly damaging combos with 5 buck shots or varied zoning with a mix of ice and rail shots. Get creative! Utility Supers - Dahlia has four supers that trade raw damage for utility; "Last Call" lets Dahlia load a custom mag into her grenade launcher, "Stage Hazard" is great for combo extensions, and "Parting Gift" sticks an armor-breaking explosive on the opponent that can be detonated at any time. Most notably, "Girls Night" gives Dahlia unmatched neutral control, threatening the opponent from several different ranges at once independent of Dahlia herself.

Some Assembly Required - Dahlia's best tools - from special ammo to teleports to Empowered state - all require proper setup before they can be used. Since she'll be using these tools often, knowing where and when to set up is key to playing Dahlia effectively, as one mistimed reload can very quickly spell death for her. Weak Defense - Dahlia's only reversal tool, "Counter, Strike!", is very exploitable without a properly-spaced doily, making her reliant on either her teammates or system mechanics to get her out of trouble. Low Damage - Dahlia lacks combo damage and damage as whole, she will have harder times finishing off characters, Dahlia's supers deal relatively low damage despite their high versatility.

Stats

Chains

Standing	4 Buttons: → → or → or
Crouching	4 Buttons: → → or → or
Air	5 Buttons: → → → → or

Movement

Weight	Dash	Double Jump	Airdash	IAD Lockout
Medium	Step	N/A	N/A	N/A

Wakeup Time

Forward Tech	Backward Tech	Sliding KD	Hard KD	Crumple
40	41	79	41	28

Assists

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  Order Up! (default assist)

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  2MK (default assist)

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  5HP

Order Up! (default assist)

A slow moving projectile assist that uses Dahlia’s ammo system.

The M version is default, it travels in a diagonal trajectory in the air.

The L version is sent horizontally. Lightning and Railgun shots travel fullscreen with this version.

The H version has a higher angle than the M version.

When Dahlia runs out of ammo, calling assist will instead cause Dahlia to reload.

The twist on this assist comes when you load a special bullet and tag Dahlia out, letting you choose an assist for either lockdown (Ice), mixup/pressure (Fire), damage (Buckshot) or zoning/poke (Railgun / Lightning).

2MK (default assist)

A space-control, neutral projectile assist that hits low and lasts for 2 seconds on screen.

Especially good for incomings, okizeme and setups that require long air strings to perform.

Calling it in neutral means if they jump at you, you'll be able to push block them towards the trap.

Can be cancelled into Counter, Strike! (623K) on Alpha Counter.

5HP

Overhead assist. Good for mixup/pressure on block. Combo tool.

Counter, Strike! (623LK/MK)

Pseudo DP assist. Decent Alpha Counter. Good to make resets mash safe.

Good for counter calling assists, but must be done quickly on reaction or before them.

Since it doesn't put the enemy in blockstun when you use it in neutral, you can throw them safely unlike with normal DP assists.

Empower (236LPLK)

A hitgrab setup assist assist that powers up Dahlia.

Move List

Standing Normals

Business and Pleasure Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5LP s.
x1 Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Chains Into Self 300 2.5% +4 +2 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 7 2 14 19 17 7 N/A (?)
x2 Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 300 2.5% +4 +2 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 8 3 13 19 17 9 N/A (?)
If 5LP x1 whiffs, x2 followup becomes slower (13f startup).

Serrated Edge Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5MP s.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 200 x2, 250 3.6% x2, 5.4% -8 -14 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 16 3 x3 33 27 x3 21 3x2, 9 (1x2, 9 on block) N/A (?)
Moves her forward. Good midrange tool to start pressure and poke at opponent. 3-hit Multihit

Skull Cracker Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5HP s.
5HP Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High - 1000 10.0% Ground Bounce, KD -17 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 20 2 43 34 27 11 N/A (?)
5[HP] Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High, Mid Projectile (second hit) 1000, 500 10.0%, 4.5% Ground Bounce, KD -15 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 20 2, (12), 6 45 34 27 x2 11, 8 N/A (?)
Her only grounded overhead. Can be held for a followup when empowered, which knocks the opponent up much higher. Can reload mid-combo without spending OTG universally with Empowered 5HP > Another Round > Rush Order > 2LP.

Shin Splitter Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5LK s.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Low - 425 2.5% +3 +4 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 9 2 21 25 26 6 N/A (?)
Standing low. Moves her forward slightly. Only normal to combo into 5MK.

Stilletto Stab Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5MK s.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 600 7.5% -3 -7 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 21 4 27 27 23 9 N/A (?)
Moves her forward significantly.

Highball Heel Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	5HK s.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Launcher 700 10.0% ±0 -13 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 17 3 30 32 23 10 N/A (?)
Her only launcher. Moves her forward slightly.

Crouching Normals

Tchotchke Roulette Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2LP c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 325 2.5% +2 +1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 6 2 17 20 19 7 N/A (?)
Her fastest normal. A random weapon will be used to attack, but every weapon behaves the same, similar to Peacock's M Bang.

Swan Strike Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2MP c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 500 7.5% -6 -5 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 13 3 28 24 25 9 N/A (?)
Powerful vacuum inwards on hit.

Quake Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2HP c.
2HP Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 750 10.0% -4 -9 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 17 5 31 20 23 20 (on block 12) N/A (?)
2[HP] Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Projectile (second hit) 750, 500 10.0%, 4.5% Sliding KD -12 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 17 3, (14), 5 42 20, 24 23, 27 20, 7 N/A (?)
Ignites the oil from Stage Hazard. First 2 active frames cannot hit the opponent, they are there to trigger the oil from Stage Hazard. Can be held for a followup when empowered. Both versions hit on both sides.

Blade Waltz Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2LK c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Low - 175 x3 2.05% x3 +1 +1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 8 4 x3 17 21 x3 21 x3 3x3 N/A (?)
3-hit low.

Medici Mousetrap Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2MK c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Low 70% Damage Scaling 400 5.25% +35 -1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 25 147, (4), 4 30 25 17 35 (7 on block) N/A (?)
Leaps backwards with a slight high profile. The trap will activate after a 4 frame delay when an opponent steps on it, or after a few seconds have elapsed. The high hitstop makes it very easy to convert from a hit. If a trap is already onscreen, this move will move you backwards as usual, but it will not spawn a new trap. Despite the animation Dahlia is never airborne throughout this move. Big Band can parry this high or low.

Clean Sweep Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	2HK c.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Low Sweep 1050 7.5% Soft KD (Invuln.) -5 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 17 3 24 38 21 10 N/A (?)
Black Dahlia's sweep. Negligible low profile.

Jumping Normals

Knife Drawer Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jLP j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High - 325 2.5% +5 +8 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 7 3 16 23 26 7 N/A (?)
Like 2LP, she pulls out a random weapon to attack, but all weapons behave the same.

Cape Fear Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jMP j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High - 300, 200 7.5% x2 +4 -4 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 12 2, (3), 3 24 28 x2 31, 20 9x2 N/A (?)
Pushes the opponent away, comboing consistently into jHK.

Firecracker Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jHP j.
jHP Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High - 650 10.0% +7 +10 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 16 3 19 29 32 11 N/A (?)
j[HP] Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Projectile 400x3 10.0%x3 KD -4 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 13 6 17 18 21 16 N/A (?)
Can be held for a modified version when empowered, which features a wide spread of hitboxes that knocks down, but is no longer an overhead. Empowered version has 3 separate hitboxes, need a wide character to hit all 3 on. Good for crossups, empowered version especially so.

Exploding Knees Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jLK j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High (rising mid) - 300 2.5% -6 -3 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 6 4 19 16 19 7 N/A (?)
Ignites the oil from Stage Hazard. Halts downward momentum slightly.

Fatal Fleury Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jMK j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock High - 500 7.5% ±0 +3 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 14 3 25 27 30 10 N/A (?)
Can crossup.

Death Pendulum Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	jHK j.
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid - 500, 450 5.0%x2 -9 -6 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 21 3, (7), 2 36 28x2 31x2 5, 11 N/A (?)
Long very disjointed hitbox, great to harass with and burst bait. Lacks hit box in front of Dahlia, use with care. Great for pressuring opponent from a distance and zoning. Combo after with 236LP KK.

Universal Mechanics

Shakedown Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Throw +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Throw 50% Damage Scaling 800 (1750 ) 5.0% KD N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 7 1 28 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
Hold or + while empowered for an enhanced version which does more damage and leaves your victim closer to you for an easier pickup. Convert from regular throw midscreen with Shotgun, Barrel or Sticky Bomb.

Door Mat Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Air Throw + (in air)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Air Throw 50% Damage Scaling 900 9.0% KD N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 7 3 18 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
Can convert with OTG 2HK 236LPLK.

Shot In The Dark Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Tag + / +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Tag Projectile 750 (400) 5.14% KD -40 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 39 -- 71 26 21 16 (9 on block) (?)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Tag 1100 (250) 6.0% Wall Bounce -46 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 39 3 68 26 17 13 (7 on block) (?)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Tag Projectile 800 (500) 4.50% KD -40 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 39 4 67 28 26 17 (4 on block) (?)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Tag Projectile 300, 400 (100, 200) 1.8%, 6.0% -28, KD -40 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 39 -- 71 26, 25 23, 19 16, 12 (7, 7 on block) (?)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Tag Projectile 250x3 (125x3) 1.93%x3 +97 -26 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 39 1, (14), 1, (14), 1 71 108 20 14x3 (7x3 on block) (?)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Tag Projectile 375x3 (100x3) 1.44%x3 +8 -40 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 39 1, (3), 1, (2), 1 71 14 17 43 (13 on block) (?)
Empty Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A Tag N/A N/A N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 39 N/A 71 N/A N/A N/A (?)
Uses ammo, fires a shot of the previously loaded type. If Dahlia has no ammo the tag animation plays but no shot is fired.

See You Around Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Snapback + + / + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Snapback 0 -100% N/A -21 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 12 + 3 4 44 21 30 9 (?)
Causes the barrel to explode if hit directly.

Specials

	Onslaught + (Air OK) OR (Air)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - N/A 0% N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 10 - 23 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
She got UNI Assault A command hop that propels Black Dahlia upwards and forwards. The grounded version cannot go over an opponent, and will adjust its trajectory to land right in front of the opponent. Can "chain" to normals and specials after 10 frames of mandatory startup. Airborne on frame 6 if done from the ground. Cannot be input while crouching.

"A classic!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Order Up! + (Air OK)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Projectile 750 (400) (2.5%) 5.14% +11, KD in air -1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 23 -- 32 26 21 16, 9 on block N/A (?)
Dahlia shoots her gun, with different properties depending on ammo type. Grounded LP shoots straight ahead, while MP and HP point upwards. Air LP points downwards, MP points straight ahead, and HP points upwards. Standard Shot - Regular projectile that lightly explodes, arcs downwards when fired.

"Medici Mule!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Order Up! + (Air OK)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid (ground) High (air) - 1100 (250) (2.5%) 6% Wall Bounce +8 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 21 2 30 26 26 13 N/A (?)
Buck Shot - A large shotgun blast instead of a projectile, bounces the opponent off of the walls or ceiling. Reaches midrange. Highest damage with the least amount of damage scaling out of all shots. If the same strength is used in a combo, the damage is reduced to 880 until the combo ends. Use all 3 strengths in the air and on the ground to maximize damage. Ignites the oil from Stage Hazard.

"Screwdriver!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Order Up! + (Air OK)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Projectile 800 (500) (2.5%) 4.5% KD -1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 21 4 30 28 26 17, 4 on block N/A (?)
Rail Shot - Shoots a teal beam in a straight line.

"Hot Toddy!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Order Up! + (Air OK)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Projectile 300, 400 (100, 200) (2.5%) 1.8%, 6% +11, KD -1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 21 -- 32 26, 25 23, 19 16, 12 (7, 7 on block) N/A (?)
Fire Shot - Arcs downward when fired, first hit taps opponent before exploding on the ground. Will simply explode on the ground if it doesn’t hit an opponent. 28 frame gap between blocking the first hit and the second hit exploding. Ignites the oil from Stage Hazard.

"Bottoms up!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Order Up! + (Air OK)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Projectile, 75% Damage Scaling, Sweep 250x3 (125x3) (2.5%) 1.93%x3 +119 / +72 / +31 +13 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 21 1, (14), 1, (14), 1 32 108 / 61 / 20 20 14x3 (7x3 on block) N/A (?)
Ice Shot - Projectile that freezes the opponent on hit, trapping them for a long time. Arcs downward when fired. Possibilities are endless with the amount of hitstun from this kind of shot. Hitstun is decreased for each successive use in a combo, up to 3 times.

"Dark and stormy!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Order Up! + (Air OK)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Projectile 375x3 (100x3) (2.5%) 1.44%x3 +30 -1 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 21 1, (3), 1, (2), 1 32 14 17 47, (13 on block) N/A (?)
Lightning Shot - Projectile with extra hits and stun compared to Standard shot. Moves in a straight line. Characters hit with electricity are stalled mid-air.

"Just kidding!"	Order Up! (Empty) + (Air OK)
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A -- N/A (2.5%) N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 36 N/A 12 N/A N/A N/A
Dahlia attempts to shoot her gun, leaving her wide open.

"Shaken, not stirred."	Another Round +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - N/A 0% N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 28 N/A 33 (22 Rush Order) N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
Dahlia reloads her ammo, with the LP version loading all slots with standard ammo, MP loading the 3rd slot with a special ammo type, and HP loading the 3rd and 6th slots with special ammo types. Special bullet types are loaded on a randomized cycle, and once all 5 types have been loaded a new cycle is generated. HP reload will always give two different types of special bullet, and any special bullets obtained on one reload are locked out of the next one. Pressing any punch button as the bullets reach their apex will shorten the move's recovery. Ammo is reloaded on the 29th frame. Can be used in-between rounds.

"I fancy Earl Grey."	Tea Time / Tea Slip +
Set Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - N/A (2.5%) N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 26 N/A 10 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
Activate Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A Invuln. (Full) (Frame 10) N/A (2.5%) N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 24 N/A 34 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
Activate (Fake) Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A Invuln. (Full) (Frame 10) N/A (2.5%) N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 24 N/A 29 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
On the first use, Dahlia throws a doily on the ground. Using the same strength twice in a row will teleport her to the doily, using a different strength will replace the doily with a new one. Teleporting while holding K or having an assist on screen will cause her to feint and teleport in place. Doily takes 84 frames to set for all strengths. Last 10 frames of teleport recovery can be cancelled into anything.

"Exquisite!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Empower + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Hit Grab, 55% Damage Scaling 200, 50, 500 (150) (2.5%) 7.5% +15 -15 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 16 2 42 22 19 25 (9 on block) N/A (?)
Dahlia grabs the opponent and then enters Empower state, which lets her power up a HP normal or her ground throw by holding HP during the animation. Once she uses a powered up move, she exits the state. If Empower is used a second time in a combo, your victim falls into a Soft KD (Invuln.)

"Bring it!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Counter, Strike! +
Parry Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - N/A (2.5%) N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 0 26 44 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
Riposte Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Invuln. (Full) (Frame 1) 1200 (150) 18% Crumple -11 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 17 3 35 20 20 14 (6 on block) N/A (?)
Teleport Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A Invuln. (Full) (Frame 1) N/A 0 N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 6 N/A 32 N/A N/A N/A N/A (?)
Ayo she got Testament Warrant. Doesn't work against bursts. will strike in front. will strike behind. will teleport to a placed doily (if it exists) otherwise the input does nothing. Also works on projectiles. Last 10 frames of teleport can be cancelled into anything in the same way as Tea Slip. Riposte and Teleport frame data graph show it countering on the first possible frame.

Supers

"Time to start the party!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Stage Hazard Level 1 + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Projectile, 55% Minimum Scaling (Oil) 45% Minimum Scaling (Barrel explosion) 200, 100xN, 1500 (100, 100xN, 500) -100% KD (Barrel) Sliding KD (Oil) KD (Barrel Explosion) -14 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 7 + 8 -- 30 20 13 10 (1 on block) (?)
Dahlia pulls out an oil barrel and kicks it forward, leaving oil puddles behind it. Certain fire-based moves from Dahlia can ignite the oil, causing a large burst of flames. Hitting the barrel will send it forward with an attack, similar to Ms Fortune's Decap Attack. The barrel loses health when it collides with targets, not when it gets hit by attacks. Barrel becomes damaged after 5 collisions and explodes on the 6th. Dealing enough damage to the barrel will cause it to explode. It'll explode instantly when hit by an oil puddle explosion.

"Enjoy it while it lasts... There's no escape." Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Parting Gift Level 1 + +
Set Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Projectile 45% Damage Scaling 0 -100% Stagger (+37 / +52 CH) OR +3 -16 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 10 + 0 -- 39 25 17 13 (?)
Detonate Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Projectile 1750 (200) 0%, -100% (if DHC) KD -12 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 9 + 7 10 32 24 20 9 (?)
Dahlia chucks a bundle of dynamite that sticks to the opponent, bunny girls, any assist, or the ground that can be manually detonated later. You cannot DHC from the detonation. Ignites the oil from Stage Hazard on detonation. If a character stuck with dynamite is tagged out, dynamite will stay on that character after tagging back in. Dynamite is removed if they perform a successful snapback. Will only stick to allies if is used in the input. If Dahlia dies and the dynamite is still ticking: It takes 199f (2.6s) to explode on its own. If stuck to the enemy point character it will fall off and arm itself. If stuck to an ally assist, it will fall off and arm itself when the character arrives on incoming, to protect them. If stuck to an enemy assist, it will fall off immediately from the camera edge behind the point character and arm itself. If stuck to a Bunny Girl, it will fall off and arm itself when the Bunny Girl leaves. Detonation can be delayed for dramatic effect during super hitstop (at the cost of up to 1 meter).

"What'll it be?"	Last Call Level 1 + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - N/A -100% N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 8 + 0 N/A 31 N/A N/A N/A (?)
Dahlia does an improved version of her reload, which lets her choose any ammo type in any order, while also putting her in Empower state. During the super flash, pressing buttons will load in one bullet: - Standard Shot - Buck Shot - Rail Shot - Fire Shot - Ice Shot - Lightning Shot If no buttons are pressed, standard shots will gradually be loaded automatically. If done in a combo, all metergain is disabled from shooting the gun until the combo ends. Performing a regular reload (Another Round) will remove the penalty mid combo.

"I've got a job for you, girls." Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	Girls Night Level 3 + +
Summon Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock - - N/A -300% N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 5 + 0 N/A 24 N/A N/A N/A (?)
Bonnie (Shotgun) Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid 75% Damage Scaling 850x3 (200x3) N/A N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop N/A N/A N/A 20 23 45 (8 on block) N/A
Killer (Knife) Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid 75% Damage Scaling 600x3 (0x3) N/A N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop N/A N/A N/A 20 23 45 (8 on block) N/A
Buttercup (Pistol) Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid 75% Damage Scaling 400x3 (150x3) N/A N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop N/A N/A N/A 20 23 35 (8 on block) N/A
Dahlia rings a bell to summon her three stooges that act independently from her, with each having their own attack and pattern. Bonnie moves towards the front of your opponent, she waits 100f before her next attack. Killer alternates between striking the front and back of your opponent, she waits 85f before her next attack. Buttercup maintains a distance from your opponent, she waits 100f before her next attack. Buttercup shoots at targets 86 units off the ground or lower. Common delay of 20F before the girls can attack when recovering from physical hitstun. Common delay of 10F before the girls can attack when recovering from projectile hitstun. Delays also start on the last frame of whatever the state is before they go to idle. Total lifetime is 20s (1440 frames) if you somehow wait them out. The girls don't do bonus damage on Counter Hit. If the point character is hit with a snap, the girls leave. If a girl is hit with a snap, they will instantly die.

"Here bunnies!"	Death Toll Girls Night, then + +
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - N/A N/A N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop N/A N/A 70 N/A N/A N/A N/A
A taunt that's only available while the Girls Night bunnies are on screen. Black Dahlia rings her bell.

Taunt

"Enough talk. Have at you!" Toggle Hitboxes Toggle Hitboxes	It's Apple Juice , , , ,
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock Mid Projectile N/A 0% +4 (+60 CH) ±0 Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop 62 -- 28 27 23 4 (60 on CH) N/A
Dudley rose Deals no damage. Puts opponent in absurd amount of hitstop on CH. Adjust the trajectory of her thrown glass by holding forwards or backwards. Guarantees that the little snowman on the freeze animation will appear after hitting the opponent with an Ice Shot.

"OHHohohohohoho."	Assist Taunt Automatically done after an assist move
Guard Properties Damage Meter On Hit On Block On Pushblock N/A - N/A 0% N/A N/A Startup Active Recovery Hit Stun Block Stun Hit Stop Super Hit Stop N/A N/A 51 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Amount of time it takes for the character to turn invulnerable after they finish performing their assist action. Longer recovery → more time to punish the assist.

Colors

Color 1 Default color palette.	Color 2 Original alternate color palette.	Color 3 Original alternate color palette.	Color 4 Original alternate color palette.	Color 5 Original alternate color palette.
Color 6 Original alternate color palette.	Color 7 Based on Doom Slayer from the Doom series.	Color 8 Based on Dictator from the Street Fighter series.	Color 9 Based on Lady Dimitrescu from Resident Evil 8.	Color 10 Based on V1 from Ultrakill.
Color 11 Based on Ivy Valentine from the Soulcalibur series.	Color 12 Based on Dark Samus from the Metroid series.	Color 13 Based on Cruella de Vil from Disney's 101 Dalmatians.	Color 14 Based on Barret Wallace from Final Fantasy VII.	Color 15 Based on Queen from Deltarune.
Color 16 Based on Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop.	Color 17 Based on Elphelt Valentine from Guilty Gear XRD -Sign-.	Color 18 Based on Emperor Belos from The Owl House.	Color 19 Based on Opal from Pokémon Sword and Shield.	Color 20 Based on Jun the Swan from Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.
Color 21 Based on BLU Demoman from Team Fortress 2.	Color 22 Based on RED Demoman from Team Fortress 2.	Color 23 Based on Ramlethal Valentine from the Guilty Gear series (Strive costume).	Color 24 Based on Ada Wong from the Resident Evil series.	Color 25 Based on Lord Dominator from Wander over Yonder.
Color 26 Based on B.B. Hood/Bulleta from the Darkstalkers series.	Color 27 Based on Surge the Tenrec from the Sonic the Hedgehog Comic Series.	Color 28 Based on Spamton NEO from Deltarune.	Color 29 Based on Venom from the Guilty Gear series.	Color 30 Based on Vile from the Megaman X series.
Color 31 Based on Utsuho Reiuji from the Touhou series.

Intro Poses

	Intro pose 1: Hold OR Black Dahlia crouches on top of a car driven by her Bunnies, then jumps off it. Bring the hearse on your way back, girls! Oh dear, I'm late! That's about to be the both of us! Keep honking, I'm reloading!
	Intro pose 2: Hold OR Black Dahlia appears out of thin air from a doily placed on the floor. I won't be quick. Nowhere left to run. Show me what you're made of! Death comes for us all, but especially for you!
	Intro pose 3: Hold OR Black Dahlia strolls forward with her doily draped around her body. Show me your true face! You've got guts, they'll look beautiful splattered on the floor! I'll handle this one personally...

Win Poses

	Win pose 1: Hold OR OR OR Black Dahlia disappears and reappears, lounging on her throne as her Bunnies serve her tea and a cake with a design unique to each character she KOs last. Nothing like the satisfaction of a job well done. How beautiful and bountiful your agony was! Bloodshed and Earl Grey make a PERFECT afternoon!
	Win pose 2: Hold Black Dahlia laughs maniacally. "Maniacal laughter"
	Win pose 3: Hold Black Dahlia wraps herself in her doily and warps away. Disappointing.
	Secret win pose: Hold with alternate voice set. Black Dahlia throws her back out. Oh dear, my hip is acting up.

Victory Cakes

Players to Watch

Disclaimer: This list is derived from community input and is in no way comprehensive or a form of ranking of any kind. Our community criteria can be found here.

Usual Color	Handles/Links	Region	Status	Notes
	SonicFox	United States NY	Active	2MK / H DP / H Beam Considered the strongest all around Dahlia currently, has very suffocating offense. Example Play
	MPGame	United States MD	Active	H Bypass / 2MK / H Beam A great example of trap assist usage and a more zoning based Dahlia style. Example Play
	Triviality	United States NY	Active	Held M Item / 2MK / DnB A very creative and freestyle player, will do insane setups on the fly. Example Play
	Reis	United States SoCal	Active	2MK / Pillar / H Hairball Incredibly optimized Dahlia, knows how to squeeze out damage in any situation. Example Play