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Like with all mix-heavy characters, the more blockstun the better. Because of the short recovery of his 1-Super, Adult Gohan also has solid DHC oki, meaning it can be used to DHC into from other supers that are still active. This lets him set up for safejump 50/50s off particular Supers.
Like with all mix-heavy characters, the more blockstun the better. Because of the short recovery of his 1-Super, Adult Gohan also has solid DHC oki, meaning it can be used to DHC into from other supers that are still active. This lets him set up for safejump 50/50s off particular Supers.


{{Character Label|DBFZ|Kid Buu|96px}} and Adult Gohan are essentially best friends. Kid Buu [[DBFZ/Kid Buu#Assist A| A]] assist has the longest blockstun assist in the game at +58 frames, and enables the DHC 50/50 safejump using [[DBFZ/Kid Buu#Pearl Flash| Pearl Flash]]. Kid Buu's mix-up game also benefits from both of Adult Gohan's assists very well.
{{Character Label|DBFZ|Kid Buu|96px}} and Adult Gohan are essentially symbiotic. Kid Buu [[DBFZ/Kid Buu#Assist A| A]] is the longest blockstun assist in the game at +58 frames, and he also enables the DHC 50/50 safejump from either of his supers. Kid Buu's mix-up is complimented by both of Adult Gohan's assists very well, having access to both low and high blockstun to aid in blockstrings.


{{Character Label|DBFZ|Vegeta|96px}} benefits from Adult Gohan's [[DBFZ/Adult Gohan#Assist B| B]] assist to enable his own 50/50 mix-ups, and in turn gives him the DHC 50/50 safejump with [[DBFZ/Vegeta#Galick Gun| Galick Gun]]. The additional damage Vegeta gets from using [[DBFZ/Vegeta#Galick Gun| Galick Gun]] after his 214S can circumvent the low damage from Adult Gohan's 1-Super as well.
{{Character Label|DBFZ|Gotenks|96px}} has a stellar assist to support Adult Gohan with, being his [[DBFZ/Gotenks#Assist A| A]] that has a massive +46 frames of blockstun and enables unique combos with its full-screen properties. [[DBFZ/Gotenks#Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack| Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack]] lets Adult Gohan get a j.H that can also set up for more pressure. Much akin to Kid Buu, his mix-up game benefits from both assists as well.


{{Character Label|DBFZ|Jiren|96px}} has a great assist to pair with Adult Gohan, being his [[DBFZ/Jiren#Assist A| A]] assist that not only wallbounces on hit allowing for a multitude of extensions, but also has high blockstun at +43 frames. [[DBFZ/Jiren#Colossal Slash| Colossal Slash]] sets up the DHC 50/50 safejump, and Jiren's kit additionally has the ability to safely tag during his aerial combos while not burning jump.
{{Character Label|DBFZ|Vegeta|96px}} takes advantage of Adult Gohan's [[DBFZ/Adult Gohan#Assist B| B]] to enable his own 50/50 mix-ups, and in turn gives him the DHC 50/50 safejump with [[DBFZ/Vegeta#Galick Gun| Galick Gun]]. As an added bonus, the additional damage Vegeta gets from using [[DBFZ/Vegeta#Galick Gun| Galick Gun]] after his 214S can circumvent the low damage from Adult Gohan's [[DBFZ/Adult Gohan#Potential Unleashed| Potential Unleashed]].


{{Character Label|DBFZ|Trunks|96px}} arguably benefits from Adult Gohan more, with the latter's assists greatly enabling the former's Cyclone Jump mix-ups. However, this support is reciprocated in another way, as both of Trunks's assists effectively supplement Adult Gohan's ok-at-best neutral, in particular with his [[DBFZ/Trunks#Assist B|B]]eam Assist.
{{Character Label|DBFZ|Jiren|96px}} has a great assist to pair with Adult Gohan, being his [[DBFZ/Jiren#Assist A| A]] that not only wallbounces on hit allowing for a multitude of extensions, but also has high blockstun at +43 frames. [[DBFZ/Jiren#Colossal Slash| Colossal Slash]] sets up the DHC 50/50 safejump, and Jiren's kit additionally has the ability to safely tag during his aerial combos while not burning jump.
 
{{Character Label|DBFZ|Trunks|96px}} arguably profits from Adult Gohan more, with the latter's assists greatly enabling the former's Cyclone Jump mix-ups. However, this support is reciprocated in another way, as both of Trunks's assists effectively supplement Adult Gohan's ok-at-best neutral, in particular with his [[DBFZ/Trunks#Assist B|B]]eam Assist.
 
{{Character Label|DBFZ|Goku|96px}}'s [[DBFZ/Goku#Assist A| A]] has considerable pushback on block, ample time to hit-confirm, and as well as above-average blockstun at +37 frames. On the flipside, Adult Gohan [[DBFZ/Adult Gohan#Assist A| A]] enables for great tick throw set-ups with Goku's very fast command grab. Most importantly however, an Adult Gohan BnB that ends in [[DBFZ/Adult Gohan#Machine Gun Kick| j.236H]] combos into the [[DBFZ/Goku#Super Spirit Bomb| Super Spirit Bomb]].


===Honorable Mentions===
===Honorable Mentions===

Revision as of 05:08, 15 July 2020

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General Tactics

 Adult Gohan is designed to be a strong character, words from the developers themselves. A simple character, but with a tremendously high skill ceiling. Fast long limbs equal fast long normals, resulting in great conversions. Standout weaknesses are not having a proper grounded ki blast and lackluster damage on Supers. Typical gameplan should be to try to put opponents on block as much as possible and allow his mix to excel.

Team positioning

Point

 Mostly where Adult Gohan belongs. Having access to multiple assists supplements his mix-up arsenal the best.

Mid

 It can be wise to put him mid to potentially DHC into Adult Gohan so he is leveled-up by default, as well as to take advantage of any DHC oki. A is a historically good anti-air and very quick DP assist, and B has solid blockstun and is relatively easy to hit confirm.

Anchor

Can only reasonably be put here using his C assist beam. However, Adult Gohan feels almost out of place here, as his mix doesn't shine as much as it can without assists, and can't take full advantage of the late-game meter reserves outside of leveling up and using Heavy Machine Gun Kicks. Potential Unleashed Level 7 may become an option, but there are still other more practical and superior candidates for Anchor.

Picking Teammates

Like with all mix-heavy characters, the more blockstun the better. Because of the short recovery of his 1-Super, Adult Gohan also has solid DHC oki, meaning it can be used to DHC into from other supers that are still active. This lets him set up for safejump 50/50s off particular Supers.

 Kid Buu and Adult Gohan are essentially symbiotic. Kid Buu A is the longest blockstun assist in the game at +58 frames, and he also enables the DHC 50/50 safejump from either of his supers. Kid Buu's mix-up is complimented by both of Adult Gohan's assists very well, having access to both low and high blockstun to aid in blockstrings.

 Gotenks has a stellar assist to support Adult Gohan with, being his A that has a massive +46 frames of blockstun and enables unique combos with its full-screen properties. Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack lets Adult Gohan get a j.H that can also set up for more pressure. Much akin to Kid Buu, his mix-up game benefits from both assists as well.

 Vegeta takes advantage of Adult Gohan's B to enable his own 50/50 mix-ups, and in turn gives him the DHC 50/50 safejump with Galick Gun. As an added bonus, the additional damage Vegeta gets from using Galick Gun after his 214S can circumvent the low damage from Adult Gohan's Potential Unleashed.

 Jiren has a great assist to pair with Adult Gohan, being his A that not only wallbounces on hit allowing for a multitude of extensions, but also has high blockstun at +43 frames. Colossal Slash sets up the DHC 50/50 safejump, and Jiren's kit additionally has the ability to safely tag during his aerial combos while not burning jump.

 Trunks arguably profits from Adult Gohan more, with the latter's assists greatly enabling the former's Cyclone Jump mix-ups. However, this support is reciprocated in another way, as both of Trunks's assists effectively supplement Adult Gohan's ok-at-best neutral, in particular with his Beam Assist.

 Goku's A has considerable pushback on block, ample time to hit-confirm, and as well as above-average blockstun at +37 frames. On the flipside, Adult Gohan A enables for great tick throw set-ups with Goku's very fast command grab. Most importantly however, an Adult Gohan BnB that ends in j.236H combos into the Super Spirit Bomb.

Honorable Mentions

 Gogeta is alike to Jiren in the ways he helps Adult Gohan, but without the blockstun. Alternatively, he can offer Adult Gohan a post-DHC Dragon Rush as well as the DHC 50/50 Safejump using God Punisher and Big Bang Kamehameha respectively. Choosing either Gogeta or Jiren can come down to whichever character the player prefers.

 Bardock's A assist can help close the gap with its speed and range, and B assist is extraordinary with incredible hitstun, blockstun, and also allows for full-screen confirms.

 Videl's assists function similar to Bardock's, but her A assist exchanges blockstun for a little more hitstun, and her B assist has less hitstun and very short range.

       Traditional Beam Assists: Beams not only substantially help Adult Gohan approach in neutral, but normal beams also enable him to optimize his damage after j.H at the corner, as j.2S makes him land on the ground right next to where the beam hits, and lets him continue comboing with a grounded Dragon Rush.

Blockstrings

Level 0

  • 5L > 2L > 2M > 5M > 2H...
  • 5L > 2L > 2M > 5M > 2H > j.236M

Safe normals: 2L, (0) 5L, 5LL, 5LLL, 3H, (-6) 2S (plus on block spaced out ki blast) and 5S (+3 Only hits standing)

Level 1-6

  • (2L) > 5L > 5LL > 5LLL > 5LLLL > (3L) > 2M > 2H...
  • (2L) > 5L > 5LL > 5LLL > 5LLLL > (3L) > 2M > 2H > j.236M

Safe normals: 2L, (0) 5L, 5LLL, (-6) 5LLLL, (0) 5LLLLL, 3L, (Can be held) 3H, (-6) 2S (plus on block spaced out ki blast) and 5S

Levelled up Gohan has very long obnoxious blockstrings with a multitude of extremely strong moves to reset pressure and lockdown the opponent. 236S becomes a 7 hit beam making it trivially easy to confirm into vanish pressure.

Level 7

When Gohan reaches level 7 his blockstrings become unbelievably overwhelming for the opponent as he can reverse beat into any normal he chooses. This allows Gohan's pressure to be extremely creative and even link almost every normal in his kit to make his blockstrings even longer then level 1-6 and also allowing him to end every string with 2L.

Example blockstrings:

  • 5H > 2M > 5L > 5LL > 5LLL > 5LLLL > 5LLLLL > 3[L] > 2L
  • 5H > 2M > 5L > 5LL > 5LLL > 5LLLL > 5LLLLL > 3[L] > 2H > j.236M

Mix-up tools

High/low/throw IAD mix-up:

  1. ...IAD j.ML
  2. ...IAD ▷ 5L
  3. ...jump > j.2S ▷ 5L
  4. ...DR

IAD j.M can crossup the opponent in almost any situations. Extremely hard to consistently defend fast fall (j.2S) empty lows.

Heavy legs mix-up:

  1. ...2H > j.236H , airdash j.LL
  2. ...2H > j.236H ▷ 5L
  3. ...2H > j.236H ▷ DR

Basically any assist with any amount of blockstun can cover this mix-up making it extremely cheap and compatible to apply in-game.

Solo heavy legs layered:

  1. ...2H > j.236H... (Go for mix-up)
  2. ...2H > j.236H , j.236H (Beats mashing SD)
  3. ...2H > j.236H , j.S > j.236H (Beats mashing 2H/DP)

Okizeme

Tips and Tricks

When learning Adult Gohan, the most important things to get down to play him solidly are to:

1. Know the upgrades he gets when he levels up.

2. Take advantage of his blockstring + stagger pressure, (particularly with 2L, 5L, 3L, and his mediums).

3. Combo structure with 3H, as it adds acts as a second launcher and adds quite a bit of damage. It is also an anti-air that you might accidentally input instead of 2H.

Fighting Adult Gohan

Make sure to look out for pressure resets off of his lights, respect the fast low and later, the instant teleport overhead. He also has long limbs in his mediums and is likely fishing for them on whiff-punishes. DPs cannot be safe on block outside of spending Sparking!, make sure to punish him accordingly.

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