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{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|System Data}}
;Movement Options
* Double Jump, 1 Airdash, Dash Type: Run
 
;Playstyle
:Aggressive, Mid-range, Speedy
 
;Team role
:'''''Point'''''
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==Overview==
==Overview==
{{Bio
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| quote = Ah, this looks interesting. Mind if I join the fight?
|content=Ruby is a mid-range rushdown character that sports easy-to-use buttons and simple yet versatile mixups and sandwich opportunities. She embodies the system mechanics of the game and has a very flexible moveset, making her good for beginners and veterans alike.
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The main protagonist of RWBY and Yang Xiao Long's younger half-sister. Ruby Rose always dreamed of becoming a Huntress like the great heroes talked about in fairy tales. After a chance incident, Headmaster Ozpin extends Ruby an invitation to attend Beacon academy after seeing her skills first hand. Ruby accepts the invitation and begins attending Beacon academy to begin her training to become a Huntress. Soon after, she became the leader of a newly formed team of Huntresses with Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna and Yang Xiao Long called Team RWBY.


In the 1.5 patch, Ruby’s overhead became slower, making it less effective, but she gained the ability to convert any special or airborne move into Gunblast ({{clr|1|214A}}/{{clr|2|B}}/{{clr|3|C}}), providing new combo opportunities. In 2.0, she gained faster startup on all her Gunblasts and the ability to chain the same Gunblast together up to three times in the same sequence, further buffing her already strong neutral, spacing, combo, and mixup game.
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===Semblance: Petal Burst===
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In RWBY, Ruby's Semblance gives her inhuman speed. In the game, Ruby can cancel her various Skills into Gun Blast (214X) on hit or block. This gives her lots of versatility in her combos, mixups, and blockstrings. She can even cancel Gun Blast into another Gun Blast (max 3 times)!
| fastestAttack = [[#5A|5A]] (6F)
 
| reversal = [[#Corkscrew Slice|A+D]] (13F)<br/>[[#Petal Burst|236B+C]] (17F)<br/>[[#Petal Dance|214B+C]] (15F)
===Playstyle===
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{{StrengthsAndWeaknesses
{{ProsAndCons
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Ruby Rose wields a weapon called the Crescent Rose, a weapon crafted by herself that's a hybrid between a scythe and a high caliber sniper rifle. The weapon is capable of transforming into a scythe or a sniper rifle, though it can fire bullets in either form. In the show, she also frequently made use of the recoil from firing bullets from Crescent Rose to propel her in different directions, giving her extra mobility and maneuverability.
All of this is adapted directly into Ruby's playstyle to create a very well rounded character. The Crescent Rose gives many normals that have great reach and hit in a wide arc, allowing her to fight up close very well. She has specials where she fires the Crescent Rose, giving her ranged options to fight from afar. And finally, her Gun Blast special allows her to propel herself forward, backward and at different angles in the air, giving her extra movement options in neutral.
|pros=
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*Very easy to learn, has low execution combos, and lacks any overt weakness.
* Easy to pick up and learn, with good fundamentals and a versatile toolkit
*Has versatile assists; lacks any redundant or ineffective assists.
* Combos are generally simple and very flexible, with many combo routes and conversions
*Ruby's normals have long disjointed range and good start-up speed.
* Great normals with good speed, range and jump cancel opportunities
*Has multiple attacks that hit both in front and behind her, granting her cross-ups and denying enemy cross-ups.
* Good mixup options, particularly with assists
*Has projectile properties in many of her special moves, which can ignore head, body, or foot invulnerability.
* Can make unsafe enders safe by cancelling into Gunblast
*Buzzsaw Blast's long animation makes assist extensions very easy.
* Strong sandwich setups, with many jump cancels and side switch/teleport options
*Gun Blast makes almost any blockstring safe, grants safe-jump set-ups at the end of most combos, and can create cross-up situations on demand.
* Can lock down opponents with Buzzsaw/Sy-Pod, allowing her to safely swap between characters
*Petal Burst can deny zoning from nearly full-screen.
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*Smart Combos don't link together well at max range, resulting in combo drops and whiffs.
* Mediocre anti-airs, Reversal Action and {{clr|2|2B}} are lacking in vertical reach
*Zoning game is not very strong due to long recovery and very pronounced start-up animations / sound effects on all of her projectiles.
* No lockdown assist, all her assists have relatively low blockstun
*Previously mentioned projectile property on some specials makes her vulnerable against characters with projectile invincible attacks.
* Zoning and anti-zoning options aren’t amazing, aside from fullscreen super
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In RWBY, Ruby's Semblance gives her inhuman speed. In the game, Ruby can cancel her various Skills into [[#Gun Blast|Gun Blast]] (214X) on hit or block. This gives her lots of versatility in her combos, mixups, and blockstrings. She can even cancel Gun Blast into another Gun Blast (max 3 times)!
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==Normal Moves==
==Normal Moves==
 
===<big>{{clr|1|5A}}</big>===
====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">5A</span> ======
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* Jump cancelable.
* Jump cancelable.
* Throw cancelable.
* Throw cancelable.


Ruby thrusts with the tip of her weapon's hilt. This is the fastest move she has and thus it is important for forcing her way out of pressure or getting the first blow in a scramble situation. Can cancel into 2A and back, allowing Ruby to extend blockstrings and enforce a high-low mix with 2A and 5C.
Ruby’s jab. Very fast jab with a disjointed hitbox (meaning it doesn’t project a hurtbox), allowing you to beat out other jabs at certain ranges. A solid poke, due to its speed and deceptive range, and is used as an extender in certain combos. Scales pretty heavily if used as a starter, so you’ll need to adjust your combos accordingly if you start with this. Can be chained into {{clr|1|5A}} > {{clr|1|2A}} > {{clr|1|5A}} > {{clr|1|2A}} for blockstring pressure. Since it’s safe on block and throw cancellable, it’s great for setting up tick throws and frame traps.
 
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{{AttackVersion|name=5AA}}
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{{Description|8|text=
* Jump cancelable on hit.
* Jump cancelable on hit.
* Throw cancelable.
* Throw cancelable.


An uppercut with the blunt end of her scythe. Mostly used as combo or pressure filler. The throw cancel here can be very tricky as it can be as late as the fifth hit in a blockstring which by that point most opponents won't expect a throw. EX: (On block) 2A > 5A > 2A > 5AA > Throw.
Mostly combo filler, but since it’s jump and throw cancellable, you’ve got plenty of time to hit confirm after {{clr|1|2A}}, and you can get a cheeky jump or throw cancel conversion if the opponent isn’t expecting it.
 
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{{AttackVersion|name=5AAA}}
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{{Description|8|text=
* Knockdown on air hit.
* Knockdown on air hit.


Ruby slams down with the blunt end of Crescent Rose. Has excellent damage and scaling, the highest among all her normals. Its air knockdown property allows Ruby to pull airborne opponents down for full confirms. Frame trapping with this move, and thus using this move as a combo's starter, can result in monstrous damage. This move's only flaw is that it is locked behind two other normals which limits Ruby's ability to abuse it.
Drags down airborne opponents on hit, letting you convert with grounded moves even if the opponent was hit in the air. Useful if you want to convert into {{clr|3|2C}} or Astral, and is vital in certain combos. Scales surprisingly well, so if you stagger your moves and use this as a frame trap, you can theoretically use it as a high-damage combo starter (although if I’m honest, this rarely happens, so don’t rely on it).
 
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{{Description|8|text=
* Switches sides on hit or block.
* Switches sides on hit or block.
* Launches opponents backwards on hit.
* Launches opponents backwards on hit.


Dashing forward with the momentum of a her scythe-rifle's recoil, Ruby vanishes as she slashes through opponent, reappearing in a burst of rose petals. A fairly poor attack when used solo but is arguably the most degenerate move in her arsenal with an assist or Cross Combo available thanks to the free left / right mix-ups it grants on block, even in the corner. While Reject Guarding 5AAA can make this move whiff mid-screen, it can't stop it in the corner if 5A was done at point-blank range as this move will still reach the opponent. Has identical damage and scaling as 5AAA but is less practical as this move has absolutely zero cancel options, requiring an assist for any sort of extension.
Ruby dashes forward and switches sides with the opponent, even on block, and even in the corner. This makes it a very strong - if somewhat situational - option for setting up sandwiches with an assist. Its use is somewhat limited by its lack of cancel options (you’ll need an assist to extend) and vulnerability to pushblock, but if you’ve got them stuck in the corner and you know they can’t (or won’t) pushblock, it has its niche. On hit, you can continue into Cross Raid if you want the extra damage or you need to tag your partner in immediately.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">5B</span> ======
 
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* Jump cancelable.
* Jump cancelable.


Horizontal swing with fantastic range both in front of her and behind her. This is Ruby's best button for long range pokes, starting combos, and denying cross-ups. Should be used heavily during combos thanks to its good damage and scaling.  
The old reliable. {{clr|2|5B}} is an excellent normal: it’s Ruby’s longest range grounded poke, is fairly fast, and is Ruby’s main source of damage when starting out a combo. It even reaches behind her, making crossups and side-switches very dangerous for the opponent. Be careful with throwing it out recklessly, as it has a pronounced hurtbox on startup and is difficult to convert off at max range. While it’s not safe on block, you can jump cancel or confirm into either {{clr|3|2C}} or Gunblast, which, with an assist, can even allow you to set up an easy sandwich. You’re going to be using this move a lot.
 
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* Jump cancelable.
* Jump cancelable.
* Pulls in airborne opponents.
* Pulls in airborne opponents.


Ruby pulls her scythe back in an arc that drags airborne opponents towards her but not on block or standing hit. Can whiff if 5B hit ax max range. Combo and pressure filler, however if this move hits as the starter via a frame trap, then this move can deal way more damage than just starting with 5B.
Drags down airborne opponents on hit, like {{clr|1|5AAA}}. This move is mostly combo filler, as it doesn’t have much use on its own, but it can potentially be used as a high-damage starter if you hit it as a frame trap. If the opponent is already airborne, you can go straight from this into your air combo instead of continuing into {{clr|2|5BBB}}. Can whiff if {{clr|2|5B}} hits at the tip. It’s jump cancellable, so you have plenty of time to hit confirm/cancel from a {{clr|2|5B}} starter.
 
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{{Description|8|text=
* Jump cancelable.
* Jump cancelable.
* Launches on hit.
* Launches on hit.


Scythe uppercut that can be jump-canceled for combo follow-ups or to reset pressure. Ruby's only jump-cancelable grounded launcher and thus it is very important for all her bread-and-butter combos. However, this move is locked behind two other normals, has no other normals it can cancel into, can whiff if 5BB hit at max range, and is very unsafe if 5BB was push blocked. Use in pressure at your own risk.
Ruby’s main launcher and a very important tool in her kit. This move is integral to all her main combo routes, as it’s a jump cancellable launcher that sets up for whatever air combo you want to use. Extremely unsafe on block, and can whiff if {{clr|2|5B}} or {{clr|2|5BB}} hits at the tip, so you should never use this in a blockstring if you can help it.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">5C</span> ======
 
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* Shares the same hitbox and animation as {{clr|3|j.C}}.
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{{Description|7|text=
* Shares the same hitbox and animation as j.C.
* Airborne around frame 7 - 10.
* Airborne around frame 7 - 10.
* On airborne hit, knockdown.
* On airborne hit, knockdown.
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* Follow-up damage, meter gain, oki, and timing changes if partner is available.
* Follow-up damage, meter gain, oki, and timing changes if partner is available.


Forward jump followed by a downward rifle shot. Has higher start-up than most 5C's but also has more range and is safe on block. As Ruby's only grounded overhead, this move will see some use as a surprise overhead. Has low invulnerability and fantastic range, making it a good call out tool against opponents who like to throw out staggered lows carelessly. However, the obvious animation and long start-up makes this move easy to disrespect. Since every attack in Ruby's B Smart Combo is jump cancelable, the only time this should be used mid-blockstring is after 2C, a low normal that lacks a jump cancel.
Ruby’s Clash Assault, uses the same animation as {{clr|3|j.C}}. Universal overhead. Like the other RWBY characters, it has slow startup but is safe on block. It has some niche use as a surprise overhead, can low crush certain moves, and can confirm into Clash Assault for good damage at the cost of meter, but due to its reactable startup animation and {{clr|3|j.C}} being pretty much a more versatile and consistent version of the same move, you’re rarely going to use this.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">2A</span> ======
 
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{{Description|7|text=
* Cancels into itself, even on whiff.
* Cancels into itself, even on whiff.
* Throw cancelable.
* Throw cancelable.


Ruby thrusts the sharpened end of her weapon's hilt into the ground. Has an astounding amount of cancel options, including throw, 5A into either a jump or back to itself, and even just itself again on whiff. This is also the safest attack she has due to it being only -2 on block and its low overall frames makes it hard to punish even on whiff. Oh, and it is also a low. 2A should be used in every blockstring possible.
Ruby’s go-to low mixup and a good poke in its own right. Can be chained into {{clr|1|2A}} > {{clr|1|5A}} > {{clr|1|2A}} > {{clr|1|5A}} for blockstring pressure. Can also be confirmed into itself once, but doing so means you can’t use it again in the same string. Not jump cancellable, so if you want to convert your blockstring into a jump, make sure to end with {{clr|1|5A}}.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">2B</span> ======
 
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{{Description|7|text=
* Head attribute invulnerable.
* Jump cancelable.
* Jump cancelable.


Diagonal scythe slash that acts as Ruby's primary anti-air. Shrinks Ruby's hurtbox considerably while also making her invincible against air attacks. However, the actual range and angle of the attack makes this move somewhat difficult to use. Good for stopping IAD jump-ins and neutral jumps but gets completely blown up by cross-ups. Not used often in combos as her B Smart Combo actually launches grounded opponents, does more damage, and is safer to use.
Ruby’s main anti-air. Head invulnerable, meaning it can’t be hit by any move with the head attribute (i.e. most air moves). Not an amazing anti-air, since its hitbox is fairly small and it’s useless against crossups, but since it comes out fast and shrinks Ruby’s hurtbox while she uses it, it does its job decently well. Jump cancellable and has very flexible combo routes - you can convert into {{clr|2|5BB}} if the opponent is fairly close to the ground, giving you more damage than you’d get from a regular jump cancelled {{clr|2|2B}}. Can be used as part of a BnB combo to punish burst if you know they’ll commit to it, or to set up unblockables with assist and DP, but otherwise you won’t really be using this in combos except as an anti-air starter.
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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">2C</span> ======
 
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===<big>{{clr|3|2C}}</big>===
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{{Description|7|text=
* Hits low.
* Launches grounded opponents.
* Launches grounded opponents.


Universal low that can knockdown opponents. Can be made safe by using Gun Blast. Can only be converted into a full combo by using either Guillotine or an assist, which makes this move difficult to use without resources. Great for metered punish combos as it is Ruby's best practical starter.
Ruby’s universal sweep, causes knockdown on hit. Ruby’s most practical high-damage starter, and actually launches the opponent on hit. Although you can’t convert this into another normal, you can convert it into specials, and following it up with Guillotine Slash ({{clr|3|236C}}) is a very strong metered punish that’s vital in Ruby’s highest damage combos. Surprisingly safe on block, but since you can’t get anything off it on block and it doesn’t really provide good oki on hit, you’re usually better off cancelling into Guillotine for an extension on hit, {{clr|1|214A}} to reposition yourself, {{clr|2|214B}} for sandwich setup, or assist to continue pressure.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">j.A</span> ======
 
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* Double jump cancelable.
* Double jump cancelable.


Horizontal aerial attack used for air-to-air situations and combo filler. Reaches behind Ruby, making it good for cross-ups. Has identical damage and scaling as j.BB.
Horizontal air button and Ruby’s main air-to-air, since it’s faster and reaches further than {{clr|2|j.B}}. It’s a vital part of her air combos, and since it’s jump cancellable, you can do {{clr|1|j.AA}} > {{clr|1|j.AA}} as a combo extender. Reaches behind Ruby, allowing it to punish crossups. You want to use this to convert off {{clr|2|5BBB}} in situations where {{clr|2|j.B}} won’t reach. This move is the exact same as {{clr|2|j.BB}} - the only difference is that the moves are reversed in these sequences.
 
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{{Description|8|text=
* Double jump cancelable.
* Double jump cancelable.


Diagonal aerial attack used for jump-ins and combo filler. Has identical damage and scaling as j.B.
Diagonal air button. Combo filler for air combos. This move is the exact same as {{clr|2|j.B}}, except since it’s locked behind {{clr|1|j.A}}, you’re not going to use it for the same function.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">j.B</span> ======
 
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* Double jump cancelable.
* Double jump cancelable.


Diagonal aerial attack used for jump-ins and combo filler. Has identical damage and scaling as j.AA.
Diagonal air button and Ruby’s main jump-in tool, due to its downward-reaching hitbox and fast startup. A crucial move for safejumps, as the hitbox makes it a good meaty option. Also a great mixup option when used out of an airdash: the large angled hitbox and overhead properties make it a good crossup, so blockstring > instant airdash > {{clr|2|j.B}} and assist > delayed airdash > {{clr|2|j.B}} (when mixed up with empty jump {{clr|1|2A}}) can open up even the most stubborn opponents. In an air combo, it has the same function as {{clr|1|j.A}}. This move is the exact same as {{clr|1|j.AA}} - the only difference is that the moves are reversed in these sequences.
 
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{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data| j.A}}
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{{Description|8|text=
* Double jump cancelable.
* Double jump cancelable.


Horizontal aerial attack used for air-to-air situations and combo filler. Reaches behind Ruby, making it good for cross-ups. Has identical damage and scaling as j.A.  
Horizontal air button. Combo filler for air combos. This move is the exact same as {{clr|1|j.A}}, except since it’s locked behind {{clr|2|j.B}}, you’re not going to use it for the same function.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">j.C</span> ======
 
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* Hits overhead.
* Knockdown on hit.
* Knockdown on hit.


Downward gunshot with the compact mode of Crescent Rose. Can be done immediately out of a jump, making this an instant overhead. Very strong as it can be special canceled to make the move safe on block or to convert a successful hit into a combo. Doesn't lead into much damage midscreen without resources but can get 5k damage meterless in the corner and above 6k with meter or assists anywhere.
Essentially Ruby’s {{clr|3|5C}}, but as an aerial. Hits overhead, and can be used as an instant overhead immediately after a jump. This makes it a useful solo mixup tool when used instead of a low mixup like {{clr|1|2A}}. Reactable, so it shouldn’t be your main mixup tool; use it sparingly when you’ve conditioned the opponent to expect another mixup. Still a solid move in its own right, as it can be converted into Guillotine, Gunblast and Sy-Pod on hit, or land cancelled (see the Landing Cancel section of this doc) to convert solo. Very useful as a mixup during a sandwich and provides a good Active Switch opportunity. Can be made safe with special cancels.


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==Universal Mechanics==
==Universal Mechanics==
 
===<big>Ground Throw</big>===
====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Ground Throw</span> ======
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* 100% minimum damage. (2000).
* Holding back while pressing throw results in a back throw.
* Holding back while pressing throw results in a back throw.
* If Ruby isn't close enough for the grab to connect, she will run a short distance then attempt a throw.
* If Ruby isn't close enough for the grab to connect, she will run a short distance then attempt a throw.
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* Opponents cannot burst during a throw.
* Opponents cannot burst during a throw.


Ruby pulls in the opponent with her scythe before uppercutting them with a gun shot boosted slice. Can be special canceled to begin a combo though it does provide enough of a frame advantage that a dashing 5A will work as well.
Ruby’s universal throw. Fairly standard throw: Ruby will run forward a short distance and grab the opponent if they’re in range, then leap up and launch them into the air. While the opponent is airborne for quite a while, Ruby is also airborne for most of this time, meaning you need to follow up with either {{clr|1|5A}} or {{clr|3|214C}}. Very strong in tick throw setups, thanks to Ruby’s reliable blockstring pressure and throw cancellable jabs.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Corkscrew Slice</span> ======
 
{{MoveData
===<big>Corkscrew Slice</big>===
|image=BBTag_Ruby_CorkscrewSlice.png |caption=Never stop believing in DP.
{{InputBadge|{{clr|1|5A}}+{{clr|4|D}}}}
|name=Corkscrew Slice
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|input=5A+D
|input=AD
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{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|AD}}
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{{Description|7|text=
* Invincible on start-up.
* Hits 3 times.
* Hits 3 times.
* Launches grounded opponents on hit.
* Launches grounded opponents on hit.
* Opponents cannot burst during this attack.
* Opponents cannot burst during this attack.
* Does 5% minimum damage. 62 x 3 = 186.


Using the momentum from a gun shot, Ruby spins Crescent Rose around herself, launching opponents away. Has a diagonal hitbox that hits both in front and behind Ruby. Very good at stuffing cross-ups but very poor at catching opponents in the air directly in front of her, which hurts her as this is Ruby's only air unblockable move. In exchange, this is one of the easier reversals to extend via preemptive assist calls due to the lower than average endlag and high hitstun. Very unsafe on block so don't use this carelessly. The height the opponent was at when they get hit by the final hit alters this move's frame advantage. Against grounded opponents the oki provided is very basic, but at max height Ruby can perform a safe-jump set-up.  Cannot be used in mid-air, meaning Ruby has no invulnerable options while in the air.
Ruby’s Reversal Action (also known as a “DP”). Has a large horizontal hitbox, but a small vertical hitbox, mitigating its use as an anti-air. It also has fast startup, but a lot of recovery, making it a very risky button to use in general. Since it’s a DP, you also can’t burst if you’re punished. This move has niche use as a callout against very unsafe jump-ins and stagger pressure, and in some unblockable setups with assist, but in general you don’t want to rely on it.


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==Skills==
==Skills==
 
===<big>Rifle Shot</big>===
====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Rifle Shot</span> ======
{{InputBadge|{{clr|1|236A}}}}
{{MoveData
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|image=BBTag_Ruby_RifleShot.png |caption= "OH NO! She's gonna shoot President Lincoln!" - Mega Man
|input=236A
|input=236A
|name=Rifle Shot
|description=
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{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|236A}}
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{{Description|7|text=
* Launches opponents away on hit.
* Launches opponents away on hit.
* Cancelable into Gun Blast on hit.
* Cancelable into Gun Blast on hit.


Fast projectile with notably long endlag. Used to poke opponents in neutral. Can lead into a combo in the corner by canceling into A Gun Blast. Very unsafe on block or whiff.
Ruby’s main projectile. One of the fastest projectiles in the game, but since it only projects a single hitbox and has a fair amount of recovery, it’s not great as a zoning tool. You’re generally going to use this to poke opponents who are turtling or who can’t contest it. An important part of some of her BnB combos when converted into Gunblast. Very unsafe on block and whiff, so be cautious when you use it.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Sy-Pod Shot</span> ======
 
{{MoveData
===<big>Sy-Pod Shot</big>===
|image=BBTag_Ruby_SyPodShot.png |caption=DON'T-CHA MOVE
{{InputBadge|{{clr|2|236B}}}}
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=236B
|input=236B
|name=Sy-Pod Shot
|description=
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{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|236B}}
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{{Description|7|text=  
* Cancelable into Gun Blast on hit.
* Cancelable into Gun Blast on hit.
* All hits launch opponents away on hit.
* All hits launch opponents away on hit.


Ruby slams her scythe down, then fires two shots, with a delay between the two shots. The initial scythe hit also has a hitbox, and the two follow-up shots are staggered which can making it tough opponents to close in on Ruby. Note that the gap between the scythe swing and the gun shots is enough for opponents to jump out, leaving Ruby wide open to a counter attack so don't use this move carelessly in block strings. Great for Active Switchs as the partner character can move in under the cover of the shots or confirm into a combo from if Ruby successfully hit the opponent. Not very useful in midscreen combos but can lead into a full combo in the corner by using A Gun Blast after any of this move's hits connect.
Ruby’s other projectile, much slower but also much stronger and longer-lasting than Rifle Shot. It will always fire two shots, unless cancelled into another move or interrupted. This is an interesting move: while the startup and recovery make it fairly useless as a zoning tool, it’s an excellent lockdown tool, as the initial scythe slam and the ensuing two shots can keep the opponent pinned down for quite a while and allow Ruby to Active Switch into her partner to maintain pressure, and can used to Active Switch in the opponent to convert during a combo. The main drawback with this move as a lockdown tool is that there’s a gap between the initial slam and the first shot, so unless your opponent is already locked down with an assist, they can escape or punish you during this. It’s also a great Active Switch tool in neutral if you’ve forced the opponent to block the incoming shots. Also has niche use as part of some corner combos using Gunblast land cancel conversions.
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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Gun Blast</span> ======
 
{{MoveData
===<big>Gun Blast</big>===
|image=BBTag_Ruby_GunBlast.png |caption=A
{{InputBadge|{{clr|1|214A}}/{{clr|2|B}}/{{clr|3|C}} (Air OK)}}
|image2=BBTag_Ruby_Gunblast2.png |caption2=B
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|image3=BBTag_Ruby_GunBlast3.png |caption3=C
|input=214A,214B,214C,j.214A,j.214B,j.214C
|image4=BBTag_Ruby_GunBlast4.png |caption4=j.C
|versioned=input
|input=214A/B/C (Air OK)
|description=
|name=Gun Blast
Gunblast is a command dash and an extremely important part of Ruby’s neutral, mixups, and combos. This move has six variations: three grounded versions and three air versions (though only {{clr|3|214C}} changes trajectory depending on whether it’s grounded or aerial), and different versions will launch Ruby in different directions. Ruby can chain up to three Gunblasts together at a time, and any version can be chained - as of 2.0, you can even chain the same Gunblast into itself! Ruby will automatically recover after three Gunblasts have been used, and she cannot cancel Gunblast into another move unless she lands first, potentially opening up even more combo routes with the landing cancel tech (see the Landing Cancel section of this doc for more info). Gunblast is also invulnerable during its middle frames, as Ruby disappears and then reappears elsewhere, and this allows her to straight-up teleport behind the opponent and set up extremely easy and versatile sandwiches. Any special move or move that puts Ruby in an airborne state can be cancelled into Gunblast on hit, though only normals can be cancelled on block. Last but not least, this move projects a hitbox which will wallbounce the opponent on hit, potentially setting up safejumps (depending on the ender) and letting you convert with assist.
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It’s hard to overstate just how crucial this move is for Ruby. It’s used to extend combos, by repositioning Ruby to a more favourable position and enable strings that would otherwise be impossible; to make unsafe moves safe on block, by positioning Ruby out of danger and allowing her to reset to neutral; to set up for safejumps at the end of a combo; to improve her mobility and bolster her neutral presence, or even stall in the air; and to set up sandwiches by teleporting behind the opponent during a blockstring. Put simply, you’re not playing Ruby until you learn to abuse this move.
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;{{clr|1|214A}}
{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|214A}}
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{{AttackVersion|name=Air A}}
{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|j.214A}}
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{{Description|8|text=
* Launches opponents away on hit.
* Launches opponents away on hit.
* Wall sticks in the corner.
* Wall sticks in the corner.
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* Air version can pass through on frames 9~15; Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 21~23.
* Air version can pass through on frames 9~15; Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 21~23.


Ruby fires in front of herself and is propelled backwards. Has fast start-up and low hitstun, effectively allowing Ruby to disengage from a bad situation at almost any time. Can be canceled into from all normals (except 5C) and special moves, though some special moves only allow this cancel on hit. In the corner, it can combo into 5A against grounded opponents and 5B against airborne opponents.
Launches Ruby horizontally and away from the opponent. Your main tool for when you want to make unsafe moves safe on block, as Ruby will dash and reappear a short distance away while remaining relatively safe on block. A very fast ranged move can still catch Ruby before she recovers, but it’s a useful option to have up your sleeve. Also a very important part of her safejump setups when used as a combo ender.
 
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;{{clr|2|214B}}
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{{AttackVersion|name=Ground B}}
{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|214B}}
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{{AttackVersion|name=Air B}}
{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|j.214B}}
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{{Description|8|text=
* Launches opponents away on hit.
* Launches opponents away on hit.
* Wall sticks in the corner.
* Wall sticks in the corner.
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* Air version can pass through on frames 7~15; Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 16~26
* Air version can pass through on frames 7~15; Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 16~26


Ruby fires behind herself and is propelled forwards. Used to close the distance between Ruby and her opponent, especially if she is in the air as this attack can set-up cross-ups from a notable distance away.
Launches Ruby horizontally and towards the opponent. A great tool for extending certain combos, particularly after Rifle Shot, and an extremely important part of Ruby’s sandwich setups. When used in conjunction with an assist, Ruby can teleport behind the opponent and set up free pressure, allowing her to turn even a simple blockstring into a very advantageous situation. Note that you have to be close to the opponent for Ruby to side switch (otherwise she’ll just dash harmlessly into them) and she’s still vulnerable until she recovers, so make sure you lock down the opponent with an assist before you do this.
 
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;{{clr|3|214C}}
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{{AttackVersion|name=Ground C}}
{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|214C}}
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{{AttackVersion|name=Air C}}
{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|j.214C}}
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{{Description|8|text=
* Launches opponents away on hit.
* Launches opponents away on hit.
* Wall sticks in the corner.
* Wall sticks in the corner.
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* Air version can pass through on frames 10~15; Can cancel into another Gunblast on landing for 6 frames
* Air version can pass through on frames 10~15; Can cancel into another Gunblast on landing for 6 frames


On the ground, Ruby fires behind herself and is propelled diagonally upwards. In the air, Ruby fires behind herself and is propelled downward. The grounded version allows Ruby to end nearly any combo with safe-jump oki while the air version is used to reach the ground to preform relaunch combos after an aerial A Gun Blast. Both versions can easily side-switch, making it easy to enforce left / right mix-ups.
Launches Ruby diagonally upwards and towards the opponent (if used on the ground) or diagonally downwards and towards the opponent (if used in the air). While this may seem similar in function to the B version of Gunblast, this version has some uses of its own. Grounded, it’s a useful way of quickly gaining aerial momentum, and has some niche use as a safejump setup; aerial, it’s a vital part of many combos, allowing Ruby to quickly transition from the air to the ground and set up combos that would otherwise be impossible. Both versions can side switch with the opponent, making it useful in corner steal setups. Note that this is not an EX move, so it doesn’t cost any meter.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Buzzsaw Blast</span> ======
{{MoveData
|image=BBTag_Ruby_BuzzsawBlast.png |caption=Just do it.
|image2=BBTag_Ruby_BuzzsawBlast2.png |caption2=Don't even think about cross-ups, buddy.
|input=j.236A/B
|name=Buzzsaw Blast
|data=
{{AttackDataHeader-BBTag|version=yes}}
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{{AttackVersion|name=A}}
{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|j.236A}}
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{{Description|8|text=
* Final amount of hits depends on how high Ruby was when she began the move.
* Air hits drag airborne opponents to the ground on hit.
* Landing hit will knockdown opponents on hit.
* Gun shot launches opponents away on hit.
* Gun shot auto-corrects after cross-ups.
* Can special cancel both the landing hit and the final shot into Gun Blast on hit.


Ruby falls while spinning with her scythe, slams it down once she lands, then follows-up with a shot from her rifle. As the B version does more damage per hit, has more air time (and thus deals more hits), and has identical start-up as the A version, this attack is rarely used for combos. The reduced air-time makes this better for neutral and blockstrings (especially if an assist is available for Cross Combo sandwich situations) as it gives the opponent less time to react with an anti-air, reversal, or Reject Guard.


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===<big>Buzzsaw Blast </big>===
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{{InputBadge|{{clr|1|j.236A}}/{{clr|2|B}}}}
{{AttackVersion|name=B}}
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|j.236B}}
|input=j.236A,j.236B
{{!}}-
|versioned=input
{{Description|8|text=
|description=
* Final amount of hits depends on how high Ruby was when she began the move.
* Final amount of hits depends on how high Ruby was when she began the move.
* Air hits drag airborne opponents to the ground on hit.
* Air hits drag airborne opponents to the ground on hit.
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* Can special cancel both the landing hit and the final shot into Gun Blast on hit.
* Can special cancel both the landing hit and the final shot into Gun Blast on hit.


The only viable tool in Ruby's arsenal for ending air combos and since almost every single one of her combos uses launchers she will use this attack to end almost every combo. Opponents don't fall as fast as Ruby, meaning if she is high enough and the opponent is even higher, some of the final falling hits will whiff though the landing hit will still connect. Very easy to follow-up with assists due to the long animation. Note that this attack has somewhat poor scaling and the long animation makes this attack susceptible to combo drops via the depletion of the combo timer so practice combos to avoid unfortunate blow-ups.
One of Ruby’s signature moves and an extremely important part of her combo structure. Ruby will perform multiple hits as she travels to the ground, ending with a final gunshot that launches the opponent towards the corner, during which she’s considered airborne. Buzzsaw Blast is an air-to-ground combo extender and sets up for safejumps with Buzzsaw > Gunblast, so you’re going to use this move in pretty much every combo you’ve got. It also sees some use as a lockdown tool and combo extender during sandwiches, and it’s particularly useful in the corner as an Active Switch option that sets up for very damaging combos.


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The A version and B version of this move have the exact same startup and recovery, but they differ in terms of how long Ruby stays airborne during them. As the B version has more airtime, and thus does more hits and more damage, it’s generally more useful as a combo extender, while the A version is generally better for lockdown.
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==Extra Skills==
==Extra Skills==
====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Guillotine</span> ======
===<big>Guillotine</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|{{clr|3|236C}}}}
|image=BBTag_Ruby_Guillotine.png |caption=Small girl does big girl damage.
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=236C
|input=236C
|name=Guillotine
|description=
|data=
{{AttackDataHeader-BBTag}}
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{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|236C}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|7|text=
* Hits 7 times.
* Hits 7 times.
* Puts Ruby into an airborne state.
* Puts Ruby into an airborne state.
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* Can special cancel any hit into Gun Blast on hit.
* Can special cancel any hit into Gun Blast on hit.
* Opponent experiences additional 5 hitstop on hit/block and 10 hitstop on counterhit.
* Opponent experiences additional 5 hitstop on hit/block and 10 hitstop on counterhit.
* 10% minimum damage. (80 x 2) + 150 + (40 x 4) = 470.


Ruby pulls opponents in with her scythe before flipping herself upside down to finish with a horizontal slash. Ruby's best scaling special move and her best EX move overall. Can greatly improve the damage of any combo she uses this move in with the increase being greater the earlier she used it. Primarily used in situations where the opponent cannot burst, such as after a burst, reversal, or Cross-Combo, so that Ruby can deal huge damage without being interrupted (which would result in the loss of one bar of meter for no reason).
Ruby’s main EX move (meaning it costs 1 meter to use), a very strong combo extender with excellent scaling that’s vital in her highest damage midscreen combos. Ruby will slash the opponent multiple times before leaping into the air, at which point she’s considered airborne. Note that you need to use it as early as possible to get the best possible damage out of it. Also a very strong round start option, as its fast startup, disjointed hitbox and unrecoverable damage make it a useful opener that’s very difficult to contest.
 
While you can technically cancel into Gunblast at any point during this move, cancelling into Gunblast C while she’s airborne will allow you to continue your combo for a high-damage extension. You can loop Guillotine into itself multiple times, provided you have the meter, but the most practical metered combos just use two Guillotines followed by a relaunch into air combo. Note that you can only extend Guillotine if it hits while the opponent is airborne, so for best results, try to use {{clr|3|2C}} as your starter for these routes (as it scales better than {{clr|2|5BBB}} while still launching the opponent).


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">EX Buzzsaw Blast</span> ======
 
{{MoveData
===<big>EX Buzzsaw Blast </big>===
|image=BBTag_Ruby_BuzzsawBlast.png |caption=
{{InputBadge|{{clr|3|j.236C}} }}
|image2=BBTag_Ruby_BuzzsawBlast2.png |caption2=
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|input=j.236C  
|input=j.236C
|name=EX Buzzsaw Blast
|description=
|data={{AttackDataHeader-BBTag}}
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{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|j.236C}}
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{{Description|7|text=
* Air hits drag airborne opponents to the ground on hit.
* Air hits drag airborne opponents to the ground on hit.
* Landing hit will knockdown opponents on hit.
* Landing hit will knockdown opponents on hit.
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* Gun shot auto-corrects after cross-ups.
* Gun shot auto-corrects after cross-ups.
* Can special cancel both the landing hit and the final shot into Gun Blast on hit.
* Can special cancel both the landing hit and the final shot into Gun Blast on hit.
* 10% minimum damage.


Deals both more hits and more damage than the previous two versions of this move. However, the additional damage dealt isn't worth the extra meter meaning that this move will rarely ever be used, if at all.
Ruby’s other EX move. Very similar to the meterless versions of Buzzsaw, except it does more hits and thus more damage, and the gunshot at the end fires a projectile similar to Rifle Shot. Although it does more damage and is very plus on block, the added benefits aren’t really worth the meter it costs, so you’re rarely, if ever, going to use this.
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==Partner Skills==
==Partner Skills==
 
===<big>{{clr|5|5P}}</big>===
====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">6P</span> ======
{{InputBadge|{{clr|1|5AAAA}}}}
{{MoveData
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|image=BBTag_Ruby_5AAAA.png |caption=Use in combos and oki for easy sandwich situations.
|input=5P
|input=5AAAA
|description=
|name=5P
|data=
{{AttackDataHeader-BBTag}}
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{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|5P}}
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{{Description|7|text=
* Switches sides on hit.
* Switches sides on hit.
* Launches opponents on hit.
* Launches opponents on hit.


Dash attack that covers about 70% of the screen. Opponents fall quickly after getting hit which may make confirms off this attack difficult but conserves the combo timer. Very basic when used in combos but incredibly deadly when used for setting-up oki thanks to the guaranteed side switch providing free sandwich situations. Note that unlike the Smart Combo version, this attack cannot switch sides on block.
Has the same animation as {{clr|1|5AAAA}}. Ruby travels a good distance with this assist, and while it’s mainly used as a fairly vanilla yet functional combo extender, its true value is its use in oki: by calling {{clr|5|5P}} on the opponent’s wakeup, you get a guaranteed side switch that can set up a very easy yet reliable sandwich. Note that, unlike {{clr|1|5AAAA}}, this assist will not side switch on block.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">5P</span> ======
 
{{MoveData
===<big>{{clr|5|6P}}</big>===
|image=BBTag_Ruby_RifleShot.png |caption= BANG
{{InputBadge|Rifle Shot}}
|input=Rifle Shot
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|name=6P
|input=6P
|data=
|description=
{{AttackDataHeader-BBTag}}
{{!}}-
{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|6P}}
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{{Description|7|text=
* Launches opponents backwards on hit.
* Launches opponents backwards on hit.


Ruby fires a single shot from her rifle. Compared to a lot of other assist projectiles, this one is a bit lackluster as its single hit nature means that it can't really beat any other projectiles, but it is still useful for covering approaches. Used almost exclusively in neutral due to this move's long start-up and end lag as well as its low damage.
Has the same animation as Rifle Shot. A surprisingly useful assist, despite how weak the projectile itself is: it’s extremely fast and gives you just enough untech time to convert if you’re close enough when the projectile hits, making it a reliable neutral tool for characters who lack fullscreen presence. Very useful for maintaining pressure and extending combos from a distance during Cross Combos, as it has a surprising amount of blockstun and is fast enough to ensure the opponent can’t easily escape.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">4P</span> ======
 
{{MoveData
===<big>{{clr|5|4P}}</big>===
|image=BBTag_Ruby_5BBB.png |caption=
{{InputBadge|{{clr|2|5BBB}}}}
|input=5BBB
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|name=4P
|input=4P
|data=
|description=
{{AttackDataHeader-BBTag}}
{{!}}-
{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|4P}}
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{{Description|7|text=
* Launches opponents on hit.
* Launches opponents on hit.


Ruby swings her scythe upward. Good anti-air assist that is also useful for extending combos. As her neutral assist moves her around a lot and her forward assist is slow and weak, this is the recommended assist for Cross Combos.
Has the same animation as {{clr|2|5BBB}}. A fast and disjointed anti-air assist with a lot of untech time (until the opponent hits the ground). Sees a lot of use as a combo extender, particularly during Cross Combo, where her other assists are too finicky or weak to do the job. Also a strong oki tool, with backdash/retreating airdash + {{clr|5|4P}} covering a lot of options on the opponent’s wakeup and forcing them to respect your presence. A very useful assist, you’ll be using this quite a lot.


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==Distortion Skills==
==Distortion Skills==
 
===<big>Petal Burst</big>===
====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Petal Burst</span> ======
{{InputBadge|{{clr|2|236B}}+{{clr|3|C}}}}
{{MoveData
{{BBTag Move Card|game=BBTag
|image=BBTag_Ruby_PetalBurst.png |caption= Spin to win.
|input=236BC
|input=236B+C
|description=
|name=Petal Burst
|data=
{{AttackDataHeader-BBTag}}
{{!}}-
{{#lst:BBTag/Ruby Rose/Data|236BC}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|7|text=
* Invincible on start-up.
* 73f flash, 5+20f to reach max range.
* 73f flash, 5+20f to reach max range.
* Only the first hit can hurt assists.
* Only the first hit can hurt assists.
* Hits 8 times.
* (RB) Hits 12 times.
* Launches opponents on hit.
* Launches opponents on hit.
* Switches sides on block.
* Switches sides on block.
* 20% minimum damage. 400 + (216 x 7) = 1,912.
* (RB) 20% minimum damage. 400 + (162 x 7) = 2,182.


Ruby cloaks herself in her cape and charges full-screen. If the attack connects, the opponent is struck by the dash's air current and is flung back over Ruby, negating the side switch. On block, no additional attacks are dealt and thus the opponent is free to punish her. As this is Ruby's strongest super, this should be used to finish combos and secure a knock out. Can be used as a reversal, one that some opponents struggle to punish as Ruby will pass through them and recover a fair distance away. However, if this move is Reject Guarded, the opponent will be in the perfect position to start a combo so take note of both what characters the opponent is using and how much meter they have.
The first of Ruby’s supers, she wraps herself in her cape and dashes across the screen. Travels fullscreen and is invulnerable on startup, making it a very strong callout against zoners or characters who are committing to very unsafe or high-recovery moves. As Ruby’s highest-damage super outside of Resonance Blaze and Cross Combo, it’s probably the super you’ll be using most frequently. It only has a hitbox if it connects with the opponent, so it can potentially clash with other hitboxes, nullifying it entirely. While Ruby will side switch with the opponent on both hit and block, it can also be pushblocked on block to keep Ruby close, making it much easier for the opponent to punish. It’s also coded as a hit grab, so although it will hit both of the opponent’s characters if they’re active, it will only perform the followup hits on the point character. Despite these shortcomings, it’s a very strong super in its own right, as it’s very hard to punish unless the opponent has meter to pushblock, can deny zoning from fullscreen, is Ruby’s highest-damage metered ender, and even sets up for safejump oki if used after a Gunblast landing cancel. Use it wisely, and it’s a powerful move to have in your arsenal.


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====== <span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Petal Dance</span> ======
 
{{MoveData
===<big>Petal Dance</big>===
|image=BBTag_Ruby_PetalDance.png |caption=Have you ever danced with the Reaper in the broken moonlight?
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* Invincible on start-up.
* Hits 7 times.
* Hits 7 times.
* (RB) Hits 13 times.
* (RB) Hits 13 times.
* Second-to-last and last hit launches opponents on hit.
* Second-to-last and last hit launches opponents on hit.
* Last hit is different depending on whether or not the second-to-last hit successfully connected.
* Last hit is different depending on whether or not the second-to-last hit successfully connected.
* 14% minimum damage. (168 x 6) + 658 = 1,666
* (RB) 13%, 11.3% minimum damage. (156 x 2) + (104 x 10) + 533 = 1,885.


Ruby spins her scythe multiple times before slashing the opponent. Ruby's fastest super, making it useful for reversals and combos with tight hitstun. Generally less effective for finishing off characters due to its poor minimum damage. Using a Duo Distortion Skill after the opponent blocks this attack can lead to a mix-up situation if the attack is fast enough, though this is easily beaten by using Reject Guard. On hit the partner can continue the combo though there likely won't be much hitstun left. The opponent may tech out if the partner hits the opponent before the final hit of Ruby's super. Wait for final hit before following it up.
The second of Ruby’s supers, she performs a series of spinning slashes, then finishes with a decapitating slice. Ruby’s highest damage super when used raw, and also her fastest super, making it a useful reversal in certain situations where you have the meter and don’t want to commit to DP. While it’s very unsafe on block, since the animation will play even on block, you can potentially DHC into your partner’s super to set up a mixup while the opponent is locked down, though this is vulnerable to pushblock and is very resource-intensive. Ruby’s partner can also potentially follow up after the last hit connects, but there will probably not be a lot of hitstun left at this point, so be careful. You should only commit to pressure with your partner if you have no other choice and need to try and make this safe. The last hit will only be used if the second last hit connected, which sometimes causes unusual interactions where the super whiffs, but the opponent is then hit by the second last hit and endures the last hit too. The animation is extended in Resonance Blaze and Cross Combo, doing significantly more damage and giving you more time to DHC during CC.
 
The animation was drastically sped up in 2.0 while not in Resonance Blaze or Cross Combo, so while it does the same damage, it’s harder to DHC into and can no longer set up double solo supers. It’s still a good super in its own right, as long as you’re aware of its shortcomings and know when to use it.
 


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==Distortion Skill Duo==
==Distortion Skill Duo==
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Has the same animation as Petal Burst. A useful DHC if your partner’s super is very long and they can’t pushblock, since Ruby will recover much faster and is able to run mixups while the opponent is locked down. Otherwise, you’re just going to use this when you can kill the opponent’s character or you absolutely need to tag in Ruby.
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* Identical to Ruby's solo version of Petal Burst except it deals slightly higher minimum damage.
* 100% minimum damage. 250 + (300 x 6) + 450 = 2,500.
* (RB) 100% minimum damage. 300 + (240 x 10) + 300 = 3,000.


Only use this when it will K.O. one of the opponent's characters.
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==Astral Heat==
==Astral Heat==
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* Requires 9 bars of meter, level 4 Resonance Blaze, and the opponent must have one character remaining.
* Requires 9 bars of meter, level 4 Resonance Blaze, and the opponent must have one character remaining.
* Invincible on start-up.
* Grants victory upon a successful hit.


Ruby sticks her scythe into the ground and launches off of it to do a dive kick. If it hits, she drags the opponent into the sky and slices them in half. As this move K.O.s the opponent instantly on a successful hit, this move should be used to end combos whenever possible. It can be used as a reversal but this is a very risky play as this move is hilariously unsafe on block or whiff and consumes all of her meter.
Ruby does a downward kick before transitioning into the iconic finisher she used in her fight against the Nevermore in RWBY. A very versatile Astral that can be used as an ender for pretty much any combo, guaranteeing death on hit. You should never use this raw unless you have a good read, since it’s ridiculously unsafe on block and uses all your resources.


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Overview

Overview

Ruby is a mid-range rushdown character that sports easy-to-use buttons and simple yet versatile mixups and sandwich opportunities. She embodies the system mechanics of the game and has a very flexible moveset, making her good for beginners and veterans alike.

In the 1.5 patch, Ruby’s overhead became slower, making it less effective, but she gained the ability to convert any special or airborne move into Gunblast (214A/B/C), providing new combo opportunities. In 2.0, she gained faster startup on all her Gunblasts and the ability to chain the same Gunblast together up to three times in the same sequence, further buffing her already strong neutral, spacing, combo, and mixup game.
Ruby Rose
BBTag Ruby Portrait.png
Health
17,000
Prejump
4F
Backdash
22F (1~7F Inv All)
Unique Movement Options
Gun Blast
Fastest Attack
5A (6F)
Reversals
A+D (13F)
236B+C (17F)
214B+C (15F)
Pros
Cons
  • Easy to pick up and learn, with good fundamentals and a versatile toolkit
  • Combos are generally simple and very flexible, with many combo routes and conversions
  • Great normals with good speed, range and jump cancel opportunities
  • Good mixup options, particularly with assists
  • Can make unsafe enders safe by cancelling into Gunblast
  • Strong sandwich setups, with many jump cancels and side switch/teleport options
  • Can lock down opponents with Buzzsaw/Sy-Pod, allowing her to safely swap between characters
  • Mediocre anti-airs, Reversal Action and 2B are lacking in vertical reach
  • No lockdown assist, all her assists have relatively low blockstun
  • Zoning and anti-zoning options aren’t amazing, aside from fullscreen super


Semblance: Petal Burst
In RWBY, Ruby's Semblance gives her inhuman speed. In the game, Ruby can cancel her various Skills into Gun Blast (214X) on hit or block. This gives her lots of versatility in her combos, mixups, and blockstrings. She can even cancel Gun Blast into another Gun Blast (max 3 times)!

Normal Moves

5A

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
5A 1200 All 6 3 14 -3 B
5AA 1500 All 11 3 18 -4 B
5AAA 1700 All 15 12 24 -17 B
5AAAA 1700 All 13 18 28 -27 B
  • Jump cancelable.
  • Throw cancelable.

Ruby’s jab. Very fast jab with a disjointed hitbox (meaning it doesn’t project a hurtbox), allowing you to beat out other jabs at certain ranges. A solid poke, due to its speed and deceptive range, and is used as an extender in certain combos. Scales pretty heavily if used as a starter, so you’ll need to adjust your combos accordingly if you start with this. Can be chained into 5A > 2A > 5A > 2A for blockstring pressure. Since it’s safe on block and throw cancellable, it’s great for setting up tick throws and frame traps.


  • Jump cancelable on hit.
  • Throw cancelable.

Mostly combo filler, but since it’s jump and throw cancellable, you’ve got plenty of time to hit confirm after 2A, and you can get a cheeky jump or throw cancel conversion if the opponent isn’t expecting it.


  • Knockdown on air hit.

Drags down airborne opponents on hit, letting you convert with grounded moves even if the opponent was hit in the air. Useful if you want to convert into 2C or Astral, and is vital in certain combos. Scales surprisingly well, so if you stagger your moves and use this as a frame trap, you can theoretically use it as a high-damage combo starter (although if I’m honest, this rarely happens, so don’t rely on it).


  • Switches sides on hit or block.
  • Launches opponents backwards on hit.

Ruby dashes forward and switches sides with the opponent, even on block, and even in the corner. This makes it a very strong - if somewhat situational - option for setting up sandwiches with an assist. Its use is somewhat limited by its lack of cancel options (you’ll need an assist to extend) and vulnerability to pushblock, but if you’ve got them stuck in the corner and you know they can’t (or won’t) pushblock, it has its niche. On hit, you can continue into Cross Raid if you want the extra damage or you need to tag your partner in immediately.

Version Level P1 P2
5A 2 100 75
5AA 2 100 80
5AAA 4 100 85
5AAAA 4 100 85

5A:
5AA:
5AAA:
5AAAA:


5B

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
5B 1500 All 10 6 18 -7 B
5BB 1700 All 13 4 24 -9 B
5BBB 1700 All 15 3 39 -23 B
  • Jump cancelable.

The old reliable. 5B is an excellent normal: it’s Ruby’s longest range grounded poke, is fairly fast, and is Ruby’s main source of damage when starting out a combo. It even reaches behind her, making crossups and side-switches very dangerous for the opponent. Be careful with throwing it out recklessly, as it has a pronounced hurtbox on startup and is difficult to convert off at max range. While it’s not safe on block, you can jump cancel or confirm into either 2C or Gunblast, which, with an assist, can even allow you to set up an easy sandwich. You’re going to be using this move a lot.


  • Jump cancelable.
  • Pulls in airborne opponents.

Drags down airborne opponents on hit, like 5AAA. This move is mostly combo filler, as it doesn’t have much use on its own, but it can potentially be used as a high-damage starter if you hit it as a frame trap. If the opponent is already airborne, you can go straight from this into your air combo instead of continuing into 5BBB. Can whiff if 5B hits at the tip. It’s jump cancellable, so you have plenty of time to hit confirm/cancel from a 5B starter.


  • Jump cancelable.
  • Launches on hit.

Ruby’s main launcher and a very important tool in her kit. This move is integral to all her main combo routes, as it’s a jump cancellable launcher that sets up for whatever air combo you want to use. Extremely unsafe on block, and can whiff if 5B or 5BB hits at the tip, so you should never use this in a blockstring if you can help it.

Version Level P1 P2
5B 3 100 80
5BB 4 100 85
5BBB 4 100 75

5B:
5BB:
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5C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
800+ High 26 3 7+11L -4 H
  • Shares the same hitbox and animation as j.C.
  • Airborne around frame 7 - 10.
  • On airborne hit, knockdown.
  • On grounded hit, leads into a timed follow-up.
  • Follow-up damage, meter gain, oki, and timing changes if partner is available.

Ruby’s Clash Assault, uses the same animation as j.C. Universal overhead. Like the other RWBY characters, it has slow startup but is safe on block. It has some niche use as a surprise overhead, can low crush certain moves, and can confirm into Clash Assault for good damage at the cost of meter, but due to its reactable startup animation and j.C being pretty much a more versatile and consistent version of the same move, you’re rarely going to use this.

Level P1 P2
3 100 100


2A

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1000 Low 7 2 12 -2 F
  • Cancels into itself, even on whiff.
  • Throw cancelable.

Ruby’s go-to low mixup and a good poke in its own right. Can be chained into 2A > 5A > 2A > 5A for blockstring pressure. Can also be confirmed into itself once, but doing so means you can’t use it again in the same string. Not jump cancellable, so if you want to convert your blockstring into a jump, make sure to end with 5A.

Level P1 P2
1 90 70


2B

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1500 All 11 4 25 -12 B 8~14 H
  • Jump cancelable.

Ruby’s main anti-air. Head invulnerable, meaning it can’t be hit by any move with the head attribute (i.e. most air moves). Not an amazing anti-air, since its hitbox is fairly small and it’s useless against crossups, but since it comes out fast and shrinks Ruby’s hurtbox while she uses it, it does its job decently well. Jump cancellable and has very flexible combo routes - you can convert into 5BB if the opponent is fairly close to the ground, giving you more damage than you’d get from a regular jump cancelled 2B. Can be used as part of a BnB combo to punish burst if you know they’ll commit to it, or to set up unblockables with assist and DP, but otherwise you won’t really be using this in combos except as an anti-air starter.

Level P1 P2
3 90 80


2C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1700 Low 13 3 18 -2 F
  • Launches grounded opponents.

Ruby’s universal sweep, causes knockdown on hit. Ruby’s most practical high-damage starter, and actually launches the opponent on hit. Although you can’t convert this into another normal, you can convert it into specials, and following it up with Guillotine Slash (236C) is a very strong metered punish that’s vital in Ruby’s highest damage combos. Surprisingly safe on block, but since you can’t get anything off it on block and it doesn’t really provide good oki on hit, you’re usually better off cancelling into Guillotine for an extension on hit, 214A to reposition yourself, 214B for sandwich setup, or assist to continue pressure.

Level P1 P2
4 90 85


j.A

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
j.A 1500 High 9 3 15 H
j.AA 1500 High 11 5 18 H
  • Double jump cancelable.

Horizontal air button and Ruby’s main air-to-air, since it’s faster and reaches further than j.B. It’s a vital part of her air combos, and since it’s jump cancellable, you can do j.AA > j.AA as a combo extender. Reaches behind Ruby, allowing it to punish crossups. You want to use this to convert off 5BBB in situations where j.B won’t reach. This move is the exact same as j.BB - the only difference is that the moves are reversed in these sequences.


  • Double jump cancelable.

Diagonal air button. Combo filler for air combos. This move is the exact same as j.B, except since it’s locked behind j.A, you’re not going to use it for the same function.

Version Level P1 P2
j.A 3 80 80
j.AA 3 80 80

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j.B

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
j.B 1500 High 11 5 18 H
j.BB 1500 High 9 3 15 H
  • Double jump cancelable.

Diagonal air button and Ruby’s main jump-in tool, due to its downward-reaching hitbox and fast startup. A crucial move for safejumps, as the hitbox makes it a good meaty option. Also a great mixup option when used out of an airdash: the large angled hitbox and overhead properties make it a good crossup, so blockstring > instant airdash > j.B and assist > delayed airdash > j.B (when mixed up with empty jump 2A) can open up even the most stubborn opponents. In an air combo, it has the same function as j.A. This move is the exact same as j.AA - the only difference is that the moves are reversed in these sequences.


  • Double jump cancelable.

Horizontal air button. Combo filler for air combos. This move is the exact same as j.A, except since it’s locked behind j.B, you’re not going to use it for the same function.

Version Level P1 P2
j.B 3 80 80
j.BB 3 80 80

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j.C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1700 High 18 3 34L -15 at best H
  • Knockdown on hit.

Essentially Ruby’s 5C, but as an aerial. Hits overhead, and can be used as an instant overhead immediately after a jump. This makes it a useful solo mixup tool when used instead of a low mixup like 2A. Reactable, so it shouldn’t be your main mixup tool; use it sparingly when you’ve conditioned the opponent to expect another mixup. Still a solid move in its own right, as it can be converted into Guillotine, Gunblast and Sy-Pod on hit, or land cancelled (see the Landing Cancel section of this doc) to convert solo. Very useful as a mixup during a sandwich and provides a good Active Switch opportunity. Can be made safe with special cancels.

Level P1 P2
4 80 85


Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

5B+C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
0, 2000 Throw 7-30 3 23 T
  • Holding back while pressing throw results in a back throw.
  • If Ruby isn't close enough for the grab to connect, she will run a short distance then attempt a throw.
  • Puts Ruby into an airborne state after a successful throw.
  • Opponents cannot burst during a throw.

Ruby’s universal throw. Fairly standard throw: Ruby will run forward a short distance and grab the opponent if they’re in range, then leap up and launch them into the air. While the opponent is airborne for quite a while, Ruby is also airborne for most of this time, meaning you need to follow up with either 5A or 214C. Very strong in tick throw setups, thanks to Ruby’s reliable blockstring pressure and throw cancellable jabs.

Level P1 P2
0, 4 100 50
  • Minimum damage 2000


Corkscrew Slice

5A+D

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1250×3 Air Unblockable 13 2,2,2 47 -30 B 1~18 All
  • Hits 3 times.
  • Launches grounded opponents on hit.
  • Opponents cannot burst during this attack.

Ruby’s Reversal Action (also known as a “DP”). Has a large horizontal hitbox, but a small vertical hitbox, mitigating its use as an anti-air. It also has fast startup, but a lot of recovery, making it a very risky button to use in general. Since it’s a DP, you also can’t burst if you’re punished. This move has niche use as a callout against very unsafe jump-ins and stagger pressure, and in some unblockable setups with assist, but in general you don’t want to rely on it.

Level P1 P2
4 80 60
  • Minimum Damage 62×3 (186)


Skills

Rifle Shot

236A

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1500 All 11 Until Hit Total: 54 -16 P1
  • Launches opponents away on hit.
  • Cancelable into Gun Blast on hit.

Ruby’s main projectile. One of the fastest projectiles in the game, but since it only projects a single hitbox and has a fair amount of recovery, it’s not great as a zoning tool. You’re generally going to use this to poke opponents who are turtling or who can’t contest it. An important part of some of her BnB combos when converted into Gunblast. Very unsafe on block and whiff, so be cautious when you use it.

Level P1 P2
3 80 80
  • Minimum Damage 75


Sy-Pod Shot

236B

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1000, 1500×2 All 13 6(18)P(21)P 42 -11 B, P1×2
  • Cancelable into Gun Blast on hit.
  • All hits launch opponents away on hit.

Ruby’s other projectile, much slower but also much stronger and longer-lasting than Rifle Shot. It will always fire two shots, unless cancelled into another move or interrupted. This is an interesting move: while the startup and recovery make it fairly useless as a zoning tool, it’s an excellent lockdown tool, as the initial scythe slam and the ensuing two shots can keep the opponent pinned down for quite a while and allow Ruby to Active Switch into her partner to maintain pressure, and can used to Active Switch in the opponent to convert during a combo. The main drawback with this move as a lockdown tool is that there’s a gap between the initial slam and the first shot, so unless your opponent is already locked down with an assist, they can escape or punish you during this. It’s also a great Active Switch tool in neutral if you’ve forced the opponent to block the incoming shots. Also has niche use as part of some corner combos using Gunblast land cancel conversions.

Level P1 P2
4 80 85×3
  • Each P in active frames represents a projectile spawned
  • Minimum Damage 50, 75×2 (200)


Gun Blast

214A/B/C (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
214A 1200 All 9 3 23 -7 B
214B 1200 All 9 3 23 -7 B
214C 1200 All 8 3 20 B
j.214A 1200 All 9 3 20 H
j.214B 1200 All 7 3 26 H
j.214C 1200 All 10 3 12L H

Gunblast is a command dash and an extremely important part of Ruby’s neutral, mixups, and combos. This move has six variations: three grounded versions and three air versions (though only 214C changes trajectory depending on whether it’s grounded or aerial), and different versions will launch Ruby in different directions. Ruby can chain up to three Gunblasts together at a time, and any version can be chained - as of 2.0, you can even chain the same Gunblast into itself! Ruby will automatically recover after three Gunblasts have been used, and she cannot cancel Gunblast into another move unless she lands first, potentially opening up even more combo routes with the landing cancel tech (see the Landing Cancel section of this doc for more info). Gunblast is also invulnerable during its middle frames, as Ruby disappears and then reappears elsewhere, and this allows her to straight-up teleport behind the opponent and set up extremely easy and versatile sandwiches. Any special move or move that puts Ruby in an airborne state can be cancelled into Gunblast on hit, though only normals can be cancelled on block. Last but not least, this move projects a hitbox which will wallbounce the opponent on hit, potentially setting up safejumps (depending on the ender) and letting you convert with assist.

It’s hard to overstate just how crucial this move is for Ruby. It’s used to extend combos, by repositioning Ruby to a more favourable position and enable strings that would otherwise be impossible; to make unsafe moves safe on block, by positioning Ruby out of danger and allowing her to reset to neutral; to set up for safejumps at the end of a combo; to improve her mobility and bolster her neutral presence, or even stall in the air; and to set up sandwiches by teleporting behind the opponent during a blockstring. Put simply, you’re not playing Ruby until you learn to abuse this move.


214A
  • Launches opponents away on hit.
  • Wall sticks in the corner.
  • Can be chained into a maximum of 3 gunblasts, including the initial one.
  • Ground version can pass through on frames 9~15; Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 18~25.
  • Air version can pass through on frames 9~15; Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 21~23.

Launches Ruby horizontally and away from the opponent. Your main tool for when you want to make unsafe moves safe on block, as Ruby will dash and reappear a short distance away while remaining relatively safe on block. A very fast ranged move can still catch Ruby before she recovers, but it’s a useful option to have up your sleeve. Also a very important part of her safejump setups when used as a combo ender.


214B
  • Launches opponents away on hit.
  • Wall sticks in the corner.
  • Can be chained into a maximum of 3 gunblasts, including the initial one.
  • Ground version can pass through on frames 9~17; Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 23~26
  • Air version can pass through on frames 7~15; Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 16~26

Launches Ruby horizontally and towards the opponent. A great tool for extending certain combos, particularly after Rifle Shot, and an extremely important part of Ruby’s sandwich setups. When used in conjunction with an assist, Ruby can teleport behind the opponent and set up free pressure, allowing her to turn even a simple blockstring into a very advantageous situation. Note that you have to be close to the opponent for Ruby to side switch (otherwise she’ll just dash harmlessly into them) and she’s still vulnerable until she recovers, so make sure you lock down the opponent with an assist before you do this.


214C
  • Launches opponents away on hit.
  • Wall sticks in the corner.
  • Can be chained into a maximum of 3 gunblasts, including the initial one.
  • If Ruby is on the ground, she will be propelled up and forward. If Ruby is in the air, she will be propelled down and forward.
  • Ground version can pass through on frames 8~15; Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 19~24
  • Air version can pass through on frames 10~15; Can cancel into another Gunblast on landing for 6 frames

Launches Ruby diagonally upwards and towards the opponent (if used on the ground) or diagonally downwards and towards the opponent (if used in the air). While this may seem similar in function to the B version of Gunblast, this version has some uses of its own. Grounded, it’s a useful way of quickly gaining aerial momentum, and has some niche use as a safejump setup; aerial, it’s a vital part of many combos, allowing Ruby to quickly transition from the air to the ground and set up combos that would otherwise be impossible. Both versions can side switch with the opponent, making it useful in corner steal setups. Note that this is not an EX move, so it doesn’t cost any meter.

Version Level P1 P2
214A 4 80 75
214B 4 80 75
214C 4 80 75
j.214A 4 80 75
j.214B 4 80 75
j.214C 4 80 75

214A:

  • Can pass through on frames 9~15
  • Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 18~25
  • Minimum Damage 60


214B:

  • Can pass through on frames 9~17
  • Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 23~26
  • Minimum Damage 60


214C:

  • Can pass through on frames 8~15
  • Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 19~24
  • Minimum Damage 60


j.214A:

  • Can pass through on frames 9~15
  • Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 21~23
  • Minimum Damage 60


j.214B:

  • Can pass through on frames 7~15
  • Can cancel into another Gunblast on frames 16~26
  • Minimum Damage 60


j.214C:

  • Can pass through on frames 10~15
  • Can cancel into another Gunblast on landing for 6 frames
  • Minimum Damage 60


Buzzsaw Blast

j.236A/B

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
j.236A 200×N, 1300, 1000 All 16 4×N,4(12)4 22+6L -11 H×N, H, P1
j.236B 220×N, 1300, 1000 All 16 4×N,4(12)4 22+6L -11 H×N, H, P1
  • Final amount of hits depends on how high Ruby was when she began the move.
  • Air hits drag airborne opponents to the ground on hit.
  • Landing hit will knockdown opponents on hit.
  • Gun shot launches opponents away on hit.
  • Gun shot auto-corrects after cross-ups.
  • Can special cancel both the landing hit and the final shot into Gun Blast on hit.

One of Ruby’s signature moves and an extremely important part of her combo structure. Ruby will perform multiple hits as she travels to the ground, ending with a final gunshot that launches the opponent towards the corner, during which she’s considered airborne. Buzzsaw Blast is an air-to-ground combo extender and sets up for safejumps with Buzzsaw > Gunblast, so you’re going to use this move in pretty much every combo you’ve got. It also sees some use as a lockdown tool and combo extender during sandwiches, and it’s particularly useful in the corner as an Active Switch option that sets up for very damaging combos.

The A version and B version of this move have the exact same startup and recovery, but they differ in terms of how long Ruby stays airborne during them. As the B version has more airtime, and thus does more hits and more damage, it’s generally more useful as a combo extender, while the A version is generally better for lockdown.

Version Level P1 P2
j.236A 3×(N+1), 4 80 80, 85
j.236B 3×(N+1), 4 80 80, 85

j.236A:

  • Can special cancel landing hit and final shot into Gunblast on hit
  • Final hit is considered a separate attack with P2: 85%
  • Minimum Damage 10×N, 65, 50 (10×N, 115)


j.236B:

  • Can special cancel landing hit and final shot into Gunblast on hit
  • Final hit is considered a separate attack with P2: 85%
  • Minimum Damage 11×N, 65, 50 (11×N, 115)



Extra Skills

Guillotine

236C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
800×2, 1500, 400×4 All 7 4(8)3(15)P(3)2,2,2,2 18+12L -8 B×2, P1, B×4
  • Hits 7 times.
  • Puts Ruby into an airborne state.
  • Launches opponents away on hit on any hit.
  • Can special cancel any hit into Gun Blast on hit.
  • Opponent experiences additional 5 hitstop on hit/block and 10 hitstop on counterhit.

Ruby’s main EX move (meaning it costs 1 meter to use), a very strong combo extender with excellent scaling that’s vital in her highest damage midscreen combos. Ruby will slash the opponent multiple times before leaping into the air, at which point she’s considered airborne. Note that you need to use it as early as possible to get the best possible damage out of it. Also a very strong round start option, as its fast startup, disjointed hitbox and unrecoverable damage make it a useful opener that’s very difficult to contest.

While you can technically cancel into Gunblast at any point during this move, cancelling into Gunblast C while she’s airborne will allow you to continue your combo for a high-damage extension. You can loop Guillotine into itself multiple times, provided you have the meter, but the most practical metered combos just use two Guillotines followed by a relaunch into air combo. Note that you can only extend Guillotine if it hits while the opponent is airborne, so for best results, try to use 2C as your starter for these routes (as it scales better than 5BBB while still launching the opponent).

Level P1 P2
4 80 85
  • P in active frames represents a projectile spawned
  • Minimum Damage 80×2, 150, 40×4 (470)


EX Buzzsaw Blast

j.236C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
280×N, 1300, 1000 All 16 4×N,4(12)P 17+6L +8 H×N+1, P1
  • Air hits drag airborne opponents to the ground on hit.
  • Landing hit will knockdown opponents on hit.
  • Gun shot launches opponents away on hit.
  • Gun shot auto-corrects after cross-ups.
  • Can special cancel both the landing hit and the final shot into Gun Blast on hit.

Ruby’s other EX move. Very similar to the meterless versions of Buzzsaw, except it does more hits and thus more damage, and the gunshot at the end fires a projectile similar to Rifle Shot. Although it does more damage and is very plus on block, the added benefits aren’t really worth the meter it costs, so you’re rarely, if ever, going to use this.

Level P1 P2
3×N+1, 4 80 80, 85
  • P in active frames represents a projectile spawned
  • Can special cancel landing hit and final shot into Gunblast on hit
  • Final hit is considered a separate attack with P2: 85%
  • Minimum Damage 28×N, 130, 100 (28×N, 230)


Partner Skills

5P

5AAAA

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1700 All (18)+13 12 28 -21 B
  • Switches sides on hit.
  • Launches opponents on hit.

Has the same animation as 5AAAA. Ruby travels a good distance with this assist, and while it’s mainly used as a fairly vanilla yet functional combo extender, its true value is its use in oki: by calling 5P on the opponent’s wakeup, you get a guaranteed side switch that can set up a very easy yet reliable sandwich. Note that, unlike 5AAAA, this assist will not side switch on block.

Level P1 P2
4 70 85
  • Minimum Damage 85


6P

Rifle Shot

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1500 All (18)+11 Until Hit Total: 54 -16 P1
  • Launches opponents backwards on hit.

Has the same animation as Rifle Shot. A surprisingly useful assist, despite how weak the projectile itself is: it’s extremely fast and gives you just enough untech time to convert if you’re close enough when the projectile hits, making it a reliable neutral tool for characters who lack fullscreen presence. Very useful for maintaining pressure and extending combos from a distance during Cross Combos, as it has a surprising amount of blockstun and is fast enough to ensure the opponent can’t easily escape.

Level P1 P2
3 70 80
  • Minimum Damage 75


4P

5BBB

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1700 All (18)+10 3 39 -23 B
  • Launches opponents on hit.

Has the same animation as 5BBB. A fast and disjointed anti-air assist with a lot of untech time (until the opponent hits the ground). Sees a lot of use as a combo extender, particularly during Cross Combo, where her other assists are too finicky or weak to do the job. Also a strong oki tool, with backdash/retreating airdash + 4P covering a lot of options on the opponent’s wakeup and forcing them to respect your presence. A very useful assist, you’ll be using this quite a lot.

Level P1 P2
4 70 85
  • Minimum Damage 85


Distortion Skills

Petal Burst

236B+C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
2000, 720×7
[2000, 600×11]
All 5+(72 Flash)+12 12 46 -39 B 1~28 All
  • 73f flash, 5+20f to reach max range.
  • Only the first hit can hurt assists.
  • Launches opponents on hit.
  • Switches sides on block.

The first of Ruby’s supers, she wraps herself in her cape and dashes across the screen. Travels fullscreen and is invulnerable on startup, making it a very strong callout against zoners or characters who are committing to very unsafe or high-recovery moves. As Ruby’s highest-damage super outside of Resonance Blaze and Cross Combo, it’s probably the super you’ll be using most frequently. It only has a hitbox if it connects with the opponent, so it can potentially clash with other hitboxes, nullifying it entirely. While Ruby will side switch with the opponent on both hit and block, it can also be pushblocked on block to keep Ruby close, making it much easier for the opponent to punish. It’s also coded as a hit grab, so although it will hit both of the opponent’s characters if they’re active, it will only perform the followup hits on the point character. Despite these shortcomings, it’s a very strong super in its own right, as it’s very hard to punish unless the opponent has meter to pushblock, can deny zoning from fullscreen, is Ruby’s highest-damage metered ender, and even sets up for safejump oki if used after a Gunblast landing cancel. Use it wisely, and it’s a powerful move to have in your arsenal.

Level P1 P2
4 80 100×7 [×11], 60
  • Values in [] are for Enhanced version
  • Minimum Damage: 400, 216×7 (1912) [400, 130×11 (2182)]
  • Maximum Slide duration 20F


Petal Dance

214B+C

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
1200×6, 4700
[1200×2, 1000×8, 4700]
All 13+(60 Flash)+2 8(4)4(6)2{(5)2}×3(20)5
[8(4)4(6)2{(5)2}×7(20)5]
30 -16 B 1~22 All
  • Hits 7 times.
  • (RB) Hits 13 times.
  • Second-to-last and last hit launches opponents on hit.
  • Last hit is different depending on whether or not the second-to-last hit successfully connected.

The second of Ruby’s supers, she performs a series of spinning slashes, then finishes with a decapitating slice. Ruby’s highest damage super when used raw, and also her fastest super, making it a useful reversal in certain situations where you have the meter and don’t want to commit to DP. While it’s very unsafe on block, since the animation will play even on block, you can potentially DHC into your partner’s super to set up a mixup while the opponent is locked down, though this is vulnerable to pushblock and is very resource-intensive. Ruby’s partner can also potentially follow up after the last hit connects, but there will probably not be a lot of hitstun left at this point, so be careful. You should only commit to pressure with your partner if you have no other choice and need to try and make this safe. The last hit will only be used if the second last hit connected, which sometimes causes unusual interactions where the super whiffs, but the opponent is then hit by the second last hit and endures the last hit too. The animation is extended in Resonance Blaze and Cross Combo, doing significantly more damage and giving you more time to DHC during CC.

The animation was drastically sped up in 2.0 while not in Resonance Blaze or Cross Combo, so while it does the same damage, it’s harder to DHC into and can no longer set up double solo supers. It’s still a good super in its own right, as long as you’re aware of its shortcomings and know when to use it.

Level P1 P2
4 80 60
  • Values in [] are for Enhanced version
  • If all other hits are blocked, last hit has base damage 2000 instead
  • Minimum Damage: 168×6, 658 (1666) [156×2, 130×8, 611 (1963)]


Distortion Skill Duo

Petal Burst

P during Partner's Distortion Skill

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
2000, 720×7
[2000, 600×11]
All 5+(72 Flash)+12 12 46 -39 B 1~28 All

Has the same animation as Petal Burst. A useful DHC if your partner’s super is very long and they can’t pushblock, since Ruby will recover much faster and is able to run mixups while the opponent is locked down. Otherwise, you’re just going to use this when you can kill the opponent’s character or you absolutely need to tag in Ruby.

Level P1 P2
4 80 100×7 [×11], 60
  • Values in [] are for Enhanced version
  • Minimum Damage: 400, 216×7 (1912) [400, 130×11 (2182)]
  • Maximum Slide duration 20F


Astral Heat

Red Reaper

222B+C when Astral Conditions are met

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Attribute Invuln
All 1+(60 Flash)+15 4 72 -55 B 1~19 All
  • Requires 9 bars of meter, level 4 Resonance Blaze, and the opponent must have one character remaining.

Ruby does a downward kick before transitioning into the iconic finisher she used in her fight against the Nevermore in RWBY. A very versatile Astral that can be used as an ender for pretty much any combo, guaranteeing death on hit. You should never use this raw unless you have a good read, since it’s ridiculously unsafe on block and uses all your resources.

Level P1 P2
5


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