Under Night In-Birth/UNI2/Carmine

Overview

Strategy

Starter Guide

Combos

Matchups

Frame Data

Data

#UNI2_CR

Story

Carmine is a brash young man who uses his EXS for his own amusement.
Thus far, no one has been able to defeat him; in Carmine's eyes, they're all hideous failures--including the so-called strongest In-Birth of all.
That changed one Night, however, when Carmine was utterly defeated by a Re-Birth who suddenly appeared before him. For the first time ever, Carmine experienced fear... but it didn't last for long.
"Someone out there's pissin' me off... I'll feel better once I crush 'im. That's for sure."
Carmine heads out into the final Night with nothing on his mind but the person he hates most.

“

Listen up, Mr. High-And-Mighty Lord of Eternity... If you thought you could kick back on your throne forever, you're dead wrong.

”

Gameplay

Carmine is a mixed bag of space control with his long range normals and zoning specials, to a hyper aggressive set play character with a plethora of mix up options. He is a high risk/reward character because every aspect of his game play, including his combos, require him to spend his health. You will be treating his life as currency in order to play a neutral game to create openings for his offensive pressure. He is a character that can never be counted out at any point in the match as he becomes increasingly dangerous the lower his life is. The draw backs to Carmine is that he needs to spend a lot of his life to do anything and he lacks a solid reversal option but this balances out his sometimes over whelming options.

Carmine's ability to extend offensive pressure is unique in that it doesn't follow the typical method of anime fighters through dash attacks, as his non-dash specific attacks instantly stops his forward momentum. This means he has to rely more on the range of his normals, frame traps, and certain special moves to create a continuous offense. However, doing this creates gaps in his pressure strings that allow his opponents to counter poke or reversal out, creating a level of risk that needs to be understood when executing these tactics.

During the neutral game you'll want to space control with his long range pokes via 5B, 2C, 5C, and j.C in combination with his zoning tools of 6B, j.6B, 236X, j.236X and 623X. Placing dissolves on the stage is important to establish screen control presence to force your opponent to either play more defensively or take risks to get in on Carmine. This will allow you to capitalize on their risks, create offensive pressure, or gain optimal combo damage once you land a hit. Typically, 6B, 236X, j.236X, and 214X are the ideal methods to place dissolves on the screen. Be careful to not over utilize these attacks since the life loss can add up quickly. Essentially, the goal of Carmine's neutral game is to land any type of hit because he is able to convert stray hits into a full combo that ends in a knockdown to create a mix up/okizeme game after wards.

Carmine's okizeme game involves placing a meaty 236X on top of the opponent then go in with a high/low/throw game and then convert any hit into a combo that ends in a knockdown so the process can be repeated. The other option is to threaten the opponent with a 214[A/B] and have them second guess when they can push a button in fear of getting hit by the follow up attack when you release A or B. This again allows you go for a high/low/throw game that ends in the same way as the 236X route. In this manner, Carmine becomes a heavy set play type of character.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Oppressive Extended Pressure: Blood pools and other specials moves make for strong okizeme tools, and also serve as pressure resets when used effectively. This allows Carmine to run constant mixups on the opponent with Assault, F-Shikis, command overheads, crossups, and anti-shield grab options. Space Control: While they make for great offensive tools, Carmine's variety of projectiles and large normals also give him amazing area denial and lockdown ability, giving him plenty of opportunities to start his offense from midrange exchanges. He is also equipped with an excellent close range anti-air, and a fullscreen, tracking, air unblockable ground spike. Mobility: Carmine's run is very fast, complemented by a good backdash and options to cover his retreat using blood pools, so he can get around neutral very effectively. Damage Potential: To offset his health expenditure on his attacks, Carmine can deal massive damage with the right setups, making defending against him very risky.

Health as a Resource: Carmine's central gimmick has many of his moves drain from the player's HP when used. While he has tools to heal with, and very strong snowball potential, in practice Carmine has one of the lowest effective health pools in the game, making him a very volatile character.

Character Stats

Health	Smart Steer Route
10800	5A > 5B > 6C > 6B~B > 5A+B > IW (requires 200 EXS)
Forward Walk Speed	Backward Walk Speed	Jump Startup	Jump Duration
1260	-1000	5	42
Dash Startup	Initial Dash Speed	Dash Acceleration	Max Dash Speed
8	2800	300	4000
Backdash Startup	Backdash Duration	Backdash Distance	Backdash Invul
4	26	-41794	1~8 Full 9~10 Throw
Throw Width (pixels)		Throw Range (pixels)
Unique Trait	Certain moves cost health, but in return those attacks leave a Dissolve puddle. Health cost of each move is 300. Dissolves are activated in various ways to attack the opponent. Throw and command throws regain health.
Vorpal Trait	Dissolve self damage reduced to 150. Force Function startup decreased.

Frame Data Help
Header	Tooltip
Damage	Damage done by this attack. (x) denotes combined damage [x] denotes minimum damage
Guard	The way this move must be blocked. High = Can block standing Low = Can block crouching Mid = Can block standing or crouching Air = Can block in the air Air Shield = Can block in the air while shielding Unblockable = Cannot be blocked
Cancel	Actions this move can be canceled into on hit or block, unless specially noted. N = Normal Cancelable SE = Self Cancelable SP = Special Cancelable EX = EX/IW Cancelable CS = Chain Shift UNQ = Unique (See description) TH = Throw Cancelable J = Jump Cancelable (Hit cancelable only by default) (X) = Hit cancelable only -X- = Can additionally be cancelled during whiff
Property	Special properties this move has. Click on the property to navigate to an explanation.
Cost	The resources this move costs to use. GRD = GRD Blocks EXS = EXS Meter Vorpal = Vorpal GRD Break = Causes GRD Break
Attribute	Attributes of the attack. Mostly used in situations involving invul. There are two sets of attributes: Strike/Throw and Head/Foot/Dive/Projectile Every move has a Strike/Throw attribute, but doesn't always have Head/Foot/Dive/Projectile attribute. --- Strike = Strike (Anything that isn't a Throw is a Strike) Throw = Throw --- Head = Head (Most jump normals) Foot = Foot Dive = Some air specials Projectile = Projectile
Startup	Frame when the first hitbox is present. + denotes the frames before and after super flash.
Active	The amount of frames that this move will have a hitbox. (x) denotes frame gaps where there are no hitboxes is present. Due to varied blockstuns, (x) frames are difficult to use to determine punish windows. Generally the larger the numbers, the more time you have to punish.
Recovery	Frames that this move has after the active frames if not canceled.
Overall	Frames that this move takes from start to finish before the character returns to neutral.
Advantage	The difference in frames where you can act before your opponent when this move is blocked (assuming the move isn't canceled and the first active frame is blocked). If the opponent uses a move with startup equal or less than this move's advantage, it will result in opponent hitting that move. ±x~±x denotes a possible range of advantage. The left value is when the active frames hit sooner (generally worse) and the right value is for when the active frames hit later (generally better).
Invul	The frames where this move cannot be hit by an attribute. Full = Fully invincible Strike = Strike invincible Throw = Throw invincible Head = Head invincible Foot = Foot invincible Dive = Dive invincible Projectile = Projectile invincible

Normal Moves

Standing Normals

5A

5A

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
185	Mid	6	2	12	-2	N, SP, EX, CS	Strike

Carmine's fastest normal.

• It has a deceptively far hit box for a 5A.
• It is useful for punishes, pressure, and a situational anti-air against ground assaults or mis-spaced jump ins.
• It is mostly used in block strings to reduce the recovery of his C attacks and in combos after an assault j.X starter.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
19					/Data#5A

5A :

5B

5B

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
5B	570	Mid	9	5	16	-5

Carmine performs a raising elbow attack with a trail of blood crystals.

• General purpose normal with good reward. Useful as a poke.
• Cancels into 5BB, even on whiff.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
5BB	490	Mid	14	7	14	-5

Carmine takes a step forward and does a raising elbow attack with his other arm.

• Primarily a hitconfirm or stagger pressure tool from 5B.
• On block, it is only cancelable into 5BBB, while on hit it cancels into other normals.
• It can be whiff cancelled into, which gives it some added utility.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
5BBB		Unblockable	16		Total 50	+42		Throw

Carmine leaps forward and grabs the opponent by the throat for a techable throw. Switches sides.

• Large window to tech, so don't expect it to work raw.
• Hits the opponent relatively quickly after 5BB, so it catches shield very effectively.
• Also whiff cancellable into, which is most useful when 5BB is made to whiff and bait shield.
• Can be used in hitconfirms, as it lands without a tech window on opponents in hitstun.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
5B	29					/Data#5B
5BB	34					/Data#5BB
5BBB	50					/Data#5BBB

5B :

5BB :

5BBB :

5C

5C

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
670	Mid	15	3	23	-8

Carmine swings his arm leaving behind a trail of blood crystals.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
40					/Data#5C

5C :

Crouching Normals

2A

2A

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
180	Mid	6	2	12	-2

Noticeably subpar for a 2A, with slower than average startup and can't even hit Low. Solely used for blockstrings and rebeats.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
19					/Data#2A

2A :

2B

2B

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
430	Low	7	5	13	-2

Carmine performs a crouching low kick.

• Hits low on frame 7, making it your primary tool for high/low mix.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
24					/Data#2B

2B :

2C

2C

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
590	Low	11	2	28	-14

Carmine performs a crouching elbow attack that shoots out a long ranged blood crystal.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
40					/Data#2C

2C :

Air Normals

j.A

jA

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
140	High	8		-	-

Carmine performs a quick downward swipe, hitting surprisingly low. Hits most opponents standing up.

• The main component of Carmine's F-shiki setups, rising jA becomes an overhead unusually fast, making it difficult to react to.
• Has VERY good proration, so despite how good it is as a mixup tool, the combos it leads to can still easily clear 3.5k damage.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
					/Data#jA

jA :

j.B

jB

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
410	High	10	3	17 [3 on landing	Varies

Carmine performs a wide downward strike with a blood crystal.

• A solid air-to-air button, useful for when j[C] would be too slow.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
					/Data#jB

jB :

j.C

jC

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
jC	604	High	12	1, 1	34 [4 on landing	Varies

Strong air normal with a hitbox around Carmine.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
j[C]	781	High	25	1, 2	34 [4 on landing	Varies

Charged version.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
jC						/Data#jC
j[C]						/Data#j[C]

jC :

j[C] :

Command Normals

6B

6B

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
6B 300 VIT (Vorpal: 150 VIT)	720	Mid, Air Shield	14	22	24	-2

Fires a horizontal blood crystal projectile and sets dissolve where the projectile impacts.

• A very good projectile in a vacuum, but spamming it is going to drain Carmine's health incredibly fast.
• Will leave a puddle even on trade with another projectile.
• If there is an existing 6B dissolve when another 6B is thrown, the dissolve is moved to the new impact location.
• -2 on block point blank, but has better frame data the further you are.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
6B~B		Mid	18	7	15	+3

Follow-up from 6B, Carmine creates a large curved spike in front of him.

• Can be timed to frametrap after 6B on block.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
6[B] 300 VIT (Vorpal: 150 VIT)	720	Mid, Air Shield	13		Total 38	-3

Charged version.

• Very useful as a long range anti-air.
• Trajectory can be adjusted by holding a direction after the initial input.
  • For 4/7/8/9, projectile curves sharply up and will set a dissolve upon hitting the top of the screen.
  • For 1/2/3, projectile flies forward at a lower height than usual.
• On counterhit, your opponent is fully untech until they touch the ground which allows for an easy confirm.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
6B	38					/Data#6B
6B~B	39					/Data#6B~B
6[B]	38					/Data#6[B]

6B :

6B~B :

6[B] :

j.6B

j6B

Requires 300 VIT (Vorpal: 150 VIT)

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
720	Mid, Air Shield	20		-	+10(TK)

Fires an aerial, 45 degree version of 6B and leaves a dissolve upon impact.

• Very plus on block when done at a low height, so it makes for an excellent pressure starter point blank.
• Also an excellent combo starter.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
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j6B :

j.3C

j3C

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
j3C	710	Mid	15		-	-1~-7

[WIP]

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
j3[C]					-	-

[WIP]

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
j3C						/Data#j3C
j3[C]						/Data#j3[C]

j3C :

j3[C] :

3B

3B

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
564	Mid	8	3	23	-6			7~10 Head

Carmine does an upwards roundhouse kick at a 45 degree angle. Bonkers anti-air with quick startup and invul before actives.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
33					/Data#3B

3B :

6C

6C

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
6C	550	Mid	13	3	21	-6

Carmine does a back hand spinning swipe shooting forth a large trail of blood crystals.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
6[C]	740		27	3	26	-11

Charged version of his 6C that extends the hit box horizontally.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
6C	36					/Data#6C
6[C]	55					/Data#6[C]

6C :

6[C] :

3C

3C

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
3C	781	Mid	15	5	20	-9			11~16 Head

Carmine shoots a large splatter of blood crystals.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
3[C]	890	Mid	20	5	20	-7			17~21 Head

Charged version.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
3C	39					/Data#3C
3[C]	44		Wall bounce			/Data#3[C]

3C :

3[C] :

Dash Moves

66B

66B

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
620	Mid	10	3	15	-4			7~12 Head

Carmine does the roundhouse kick that he does in his 3B.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
27					/Data#66B

66B :

66C

66C

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
1122	Mid	15	5	16	-1

Carmine does the spinning swipe attack that he does during his 6C.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
35					/Data#66C

66C :

Universal Mechanics

Force Function

Twist!

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
B+C 300 VIT (Vorpal: 150 VIT)	320	Mid	15	3	23	-3
B+C (Vorpal)	320	Mid	12	3	23	-3

Carmine does a mocking gesture and shoots out a dissolve in front of him.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
B+C	40					/Data#B+C
B+C (Vorpal)	37					/Data#B+C

B+C :

B+C (Vorpal):

Aerial Force Function

Twist!

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
jB+C			15	3	23	-3
jB+C (Vorpal)			12	3	23	-3

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
jB+C	40					/Data#jB+C
jB+C (Vorpal)	37					/Data#jB+C

jB+C :

jB+C (Vorpal):

Force Function Variant

66B+C

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
66B+C					-	-

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
66B+C						/Data#66B+C

66B+C :

Throw

Throw

投げ

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
		4	1	26	+61 (hit)

Carmine grabs the opponent by the throat and then drops them to the ground. Has an incredibly short animation for some reason.

• Recovers VIT.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
30					/Data#A+D

A+D :

Guard Thrust

Guard Thrust

Requires 100 EXS, All GRD

ガードスラスト

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
0	Mid	15	5	26	-12		Strike	1~15 Full, 16~45 Full on hit

Guard Thrust is a type of Guard Cancel that is only usable during blockstun. Blows the opponent away on hit.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
45		Launch			/Data#6A+B+C

6A+B+C :

Veil Off

Veil Off

ヴェールオフ

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
A+B+C 100+ EXS	0	All	15	2	Total 64 (54 on hit)	-23		Strike	1~30 Full

Universal reversal that blows the opponent back on hit.

• Requires at least 100 meter and puts you in Veil Off state which grants 20% more damage, but drains your meter at a slow rate.
• Meter drains much slower when health is below 30% (orange health).
• If your opponent has Vorpal state and is hit with Veil Off outside of a combo, they will lose Vorpal.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
A+B+C (during a move) 100+ EXS	0	All	2	4	20	+3		Strike	1~19 Full

Cancels an action and launches the opponent high into the air on hit.

• CVO cancel is treated the same as EX cancel; you can only CVO when you can EX and the opponent is in hit/blockstun.
  • Including in the air.
• Requires at least 100 meter and consumes Vorpal state and drains meter at a fast rate.
• Has a lot of hitstun, making it easy to combo from.
• Allows for an additional bounce in the combo if two have been used so far, without hitting the combo bounce limit.
• Pressing A+B+C can be used for a shortcut for Infinite Worth.
• Used mostly as a way to tack on extra damage, or to reliably close out the round.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
A+B+C	64 (54 on hit)		Launch			/Data#A+B+C
A+B+C (during a move)	25		Launch			/Data#A+B+C

A+B+C :

A+B+C (during a move):

Special Moves

236X

Spin!

「まわれェ！」

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
236A			34	37	Total 34	+53~+72

Carmine throws a large spinning blade that travels backwards before leaving a dissolve behind.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
236B			34	37	Total 34	+53~+72

The B version.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
236C			19	52	16	+62			1~3 Throw

The C (EX) version.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
236A	34					/Data#236A
236B	34					/Data#236B
236C	34					/Data#236C

236A :

236B :

236C :

j.236X

Spin!

「まわれェ！」

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
j236A			37	37	Total 40	+70

While in the air, Carmine throws a spinning blade that behaves like the grounded version before leaving a dissolve.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
j236B			37	37	Total 40	+70

The B version sets the spinning blade lower on the screen that behaves similar to the grounded version before leaving a dissolve.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
j236C			22	52	Total 40	+60			1~3 Throw

The C (EX) version creates a larger, faster, and longer lasting blade before leaving a dissolve.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
j236A	40					/Data#j236A
j236B	40					/Data#j236B
j236C	40					/Data#j236C

j236A :

j236B :

j236C :

Spin! (Dissolve)

Spin! (Dissolve)

「まわれェ！」

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
		30	18	-	Varies

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
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236X :

623X

Pulverize!

「すり潰せ！」

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
623A		Low	18	6	12	-4[+2]			15~23 Head, 12~23 Dive

Carmine swings his arms in a cross pattern forming two arcing trails of blood crystals that intersect.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
623B		Low	11	6	18	-10[-5]			6~16 Head, 3~16 Dive

The B version has quite a bit of differences from the A version.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
623C			13	12	20	-12~+11			1~13 Full

The fastest and biggest version of the move, both for the move itself and the dissolves following it, and one of Carmine's reversals.

• Can be spaced to be safe or even plus for some godforsaken reason. Safe on roll, hard to backdash, so it is nigh-riskless midrange tool with full invulnerability.
• Has long startup compared to most reversals, but is still very good against frame traps.
• Invulnerable for an incredibly long period of time, so it's likely to beat out basically any other reversal used against it.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
623A	35					/Data#623A
623B	34					/Data#623B
623C	44					/Data#623C

623A :

623B :

623C :

Pulverize! (Dissolve)

Pulverize! (Dissolve)

「すり潰せ！」

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
623A (Dissolve)			24	7	-	+20

Performed if Pulverize! is used with at least one Dissolve out. It creates a blood arc that travels towards Carmine and launches the opponent high up in the air on hit. The A version is very rewarding if performed up close because it puts Carmine at +2 on block.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
623B (Dissolve)			17	7	-	+14

The B version happens faster and is more likely to be used in neutral situations owing to how Pulverize! itself functions. Great combo starter.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
623C (Dissolve)			16	7	-	+3

The biggest version of the move. Nice to have, but if you're using 623C, it's probably not for Dissolve damage conversions.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
623A (Dissolve)						/Data#623A
623B (Dissolve)						/Data#623B
623C (Dissolve)						/Data#623C

623A (Dissolve):

623B (Dissolve):

623C (Dissolve):

214X

Thrust!

「ブチ抜け！」

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
214A			13	2(9)7	24	-2

Carmine throws down a dissolve with one arm that explodes into a blood crystal, then swings his other arm upwards shooting a blood crystal from the ground.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
214B			14	2(13)7	27	-5

The B version has a bit more range than the A version.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
214C			16		-	+2

The C (EX) version causes Carmine to jump up and rain blood spikes in the area in front of him.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
214A	54					/Data#214A
214B	62					/Data#214B
214C						/Data#214C

214A :

214B :

214C :

214[X]

Thrust!

「ブチ抜け！」

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
214[A]			31	5	18	-1

When Charged, Carmine does not perform the second attack and the first attack leaves a dissolve trap.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
214[B]			31	5	18	-1

The B version.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
214[A]	53					/Data#214[A]
214[B]	53					/Data#214[B]

214[A] :

214[B] :

214]X[

Thrust! (Release)

「ブチ抜け！」

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
				-	-

The follow-up is the same for both versions.

• Launches on hit.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
					/Data#214]X[

214]X[ :

22X

Launch!

「突き上げろ！」

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Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
22A		Low	18	3	25	+2

Carmine summons a blood crystal from the ground.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
22B		Low	18	3	25	+2

Same as 22A but summoned mid range.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
22C		Low	16	3	24	+3 [+4]			1~3 Throw

Summons a crystal that homes in on the opponent and has completely ridiculous reward, locking the opponent down for several seconds on hit.

• Mostly used as a combo ender to get extra damage and set up Carmine's offense, or get some GRD by concentrating.
• Actually very useful in neutral; tracks the opponent, is air unblockable, always confirmable, and has low commitment anyway.

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Version	Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
22A	44					/Data#22A
22B	44					/Data#22B
22C	41					/Data#22C

22A :

22B :

22C :

Launch! (Dissolve)

Launch! (Dissolve)

「突き上げろ！」

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
	Low	18	3	25	+2

A smaller pillar will raise where any previously placed dissolves are.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
44					/Data#22X

22X :

214B+C

Give Me That!

「そいつをよこしやがれ！」

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
		10	2	Total 46	+52(hit)			1~10 Full

Carmine steps forward and grabs the opponent, syphoning health from them.

• Recovers 1200 VIT over time.
• Carmine will not sustain self-inflicted damage while regenerating health.
• Avoidable post-super flash by jumping.
• Is a fully invincible reversal.
• Will connect one frame earlier and against airborne opponents if used during a combo.

Can be Chain Shift canceled on hit for an okay combo, which makes it at least a little more worthwhile than Guard Thrust and Veil-Off. Worse as a mixup tool compared to Carmine's normal throws, as it forces sideswap and the knockdown time isn't long enough to lay down Carmine's usual good okizeme tricks. Can land on airborne opponents during combos, but the scaling typically makes it not worth it.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
46					/Data#214B+C

214B+C :

Supers

Infinite Worth

Hahahaha! Be Devoured!

「ヒャハハハハハ！喰らい尽くせ！」

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
		7		Total 73	-38~-22			1~25 Full

Carmine becomes surrounded by spikes.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
73					/Data#41236D

41236D :

Infinite Worth EXS

You Shit! This is the END!

Requires 200 EXS, Vorpal or GRD Break (only when IWEXS does not hit)

クソが！これで仕舞いだァ！

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Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	Cancel	Attribute	Invulnerability
	All	1+14		Total 67	-25		Strike	1~26 Full

Carmine becomes surrounded by a pillar of light which goes into a cinematic on hit.

• Must have less than 30% health (orange health) to use.
• After the cinematic, characters will be moved to the middle of the stage, regardless of where they were positioned before.
• Due to the cost, it is usually not recommended to use this move unless it will kill the opponent.

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Overall	Blockstun	Property	Proration	Combo Proration	Data link
67		Knockdown			/Data#A+B+C+D

A+B+C+D (while at orange health):

Notable Rebeats and Gaps

Rebeat Table

Attack	Chain	Advantage
5C	2A
2C	2A
6C	2A
3B	2A

Gap Table

Attack	Chain	Frame Gap
5A	5C
5A	6C
2C	3C
5BB	22A
X	X	X

Players to watch

Players listed here are either top-level/high-level players of the character who provide excellent reference footage, or high to mid level players actively playing the game and outputting reference footage across a variety of playstyles as a result. The purpose of this list is to provide a wide list of playstyles and reference footage for newer players to look to. (Classed in alphabetical order)

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
	Jinta Twitter Youtube	Brazil	Active	Started in EL Pad player
	Notes Twitter Youtube	Japan	Inactive	Started in EL Strongest Carmine player in Japan if not in the world, also the only one to have won an offline major yet at EVO Japan 2020 Arcade stick player
	Paddu	European Union	Inactive	Started in [ST] Strongest Carmine player in Europe Arcade Stick player
	PapaPesto	United States	Active	Started in [CL-R] Arcade Stick player
	Schoolbus Twitter Youtube Twitch	United States	Inactive	Started in EL Pad player
	Spinach Twitter	United States	Active	Started in EL Strongest Carmine player in America, does well in tournaments since ST Arcade stick player

Colors

Default Unlocks

001 Red Heat Blood

002 Black Punishment

003 Aqua Regia

004 Ride on Light

005 Dead and Violet

006 Bloody Lost

007 Wild Fang

008 Bad Peace Forest

009 Fade Noise

010 Purplish Gouache

011 Strange Strawberry

012 Plena Noche

013 Emerald Island

014 Ortensia

015 Light of Daybreak

016 Flash Magic

017 Claro de Luna

018 Brave Satan

019 Peligro Diosa

020 Demon Angel

021 Crimson Surfer

022 Fake Hero

023 Liquid Metal

024 Noble Blood

025 Vegetarian

026 Mr. Monochrome

027 Surfusion Eau

028 Prunella Honey

029 Western Feast

030 Dead and Black

031 Equatorial Wave

032 Inferno Blaze

033 Annular Eclipse

034 Seeds of Heaven

035 Clamorous Colors

036 Royal Calibur

037 Stella Nest

038 Little Briar Rose

039 Betrayal of Savior

040 Switching Contrast

Overview

Strategy

Starter Guide

Combos

Matchups

Frame Data

Data

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