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;Movement Options
:Double Jump, Super Jump, 1 Air Dash, Dash Type: Run
;Play-style
:Rushdown
;Team Role
:Point, Middle
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==Overview==
==Overview==
''"It's up to me now...I'm...I'm gonna change the future!"''
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|header=Overview
|content='''Bardock''' is a character that changed the future of DBFZ. He exploited the system so hard that his tools had to be standardized across the cast, and the techs he abused got completely removed from the game. Throughout the years, this old dog has been ridiculously powercrept with characters now doing things he used to, but better. Everything that was unique about him is now the norm.


 
With that said, being a character that directly shaped the game means Bardock's playstyle is ''the'' DBFZ playstyle. He likes to turn himself into a projectile and punch his opponent in the face with his famed "{{MMC|input=236L|label=lariat}}". Once he gets in, Bardock has great stagger pressure thanks to good frame data, and a {{MMC|input=236S|label=pressure reset move}} that can double as a devastating combo starter. He has a simple gameplan and that's all he needs. Picking Bardock means learning and mastering the fundamentals of DBFZ.
The biological father of Kakarot (AKA Son Goku/Sun Wukong). A low class Saiyan warrior, however the head of a team colloquially named the "Bardock Squad". After travelling to planet Kanassa, home of clairvoyant aliens that he had been hired by Frieza to kill, his team was killed by Dodoria, and Bardock was granted clairvoyance by the last remaining Kanassan. With this power, he discovered that Frieza planned to eradicate the entire Saiyan race and made a bold last stand. In the end, he was completely overpowered and destroyed, along with Planet Vegeta and the near entirety of his people. He died happy, however, after receiving a vision that his son, Kakarot, would defeat the tyrant and avenge his fallen race... (NOTE: This rendition of Bardock has been retconned, and his rendition in the movie ''Dragon Ball Super: Broly'' is considered "canon".) (Name trivia: Pun on Japanese root vegetable called a "Burdock".)
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|difficulty_rating=5
 
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{{ProsAndCons
{{StrengthsAndWeaknesses
|intro=is a brawler character who excels in the neutral game with his fast and far-reaching attacks.
| intro = {{Character Label|DBFZ|Bardock}} is a brawler character who dominates the neutral game with his combination of fast and far-reaching attacks.
|pros=
| pros =
* '''Rebellion Spear''': The special move that started it all, also known as "lariat". These are still the fastest, forward-advancing, neutral skip moves in the game, and are Bardock's main approach tools due to their efficiency.
* Simple core gameplan and incredibly low execution requirements for his BnB's, which are universal.
* '''Strong Pressure''': Excellent stagger capabilities with almost every normal being safe on block. Also has the ability to make himself plus on block with {{MMC|input=236S|label=Tyrant Lancer}}.
* Often regarded as possessing the strongest neutral game because of his great normals, his good ki blasts, and his signature lariat, [[DBFZ/Bardock#Rebellion Spear|Rebellion Spear]].
* '''Autocombo''': {{clr|L|L}} autocombo is a string of 3 solid normals boasting great range and properties, allowing him to go wild with them during scrambles.
* Incredibly solid buttons; a good balance in speed and range.
|cons=  
* Amazing stagger pressure capabilities. Almost all of his buttons are safe on block, making it very easy to reset pressure.
* '''Honesty''': Simple and predictable gameplan. Defending against Bardock is often described as "easy".
* [[DBFZ/Bardock#5L|5LL]] infamously brings opponents down to the ground for easy hit confirms, no matter what limb or hair follicle was touched by his hands.
* Well above-average corner damage solo, and very high with assists. Even with basic BnB's, he can use resources to extend his combos, which can result in a significant boost in damage.
* Assist A is a fast strike that is useful in neutral and on offense.
* Assist B  has an incredibly high amount of both blockstun and hitstun while also hitting full-screen, virtually making it one of the best in the entire game.
| cons =
* Somewhat limited high/low mixups without assists. Has to rely on Assisted SD 50/50s and good stagger pressure in order to open up opponents.
* Left-right mixup can be difficult to set up due to the nature of his air normals.
* While he does have amazing neutral game options, he generally needs assists to accompany him with his options.
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==Normal Moves==
==Normal Moves==
======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">5L</font>======
===<big>{{clr|L|5L}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
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;{{clr|L|5L}}
|image3=DBFZ_Bardock_5LLL.png |caption3=Certified eSports
This button is utterly amazing. It's one of the few attack level 2 jabs in the entire game, which gives it some unique properties. Its massive range lets him re-assert easily after spacing himself out, and being a higher level than most jabs, it will leave you at advantage on trades. His tick DR is about 4 frames slower because it has more blockstun, but this is only a slight inconvenience. You also have more time to delay a {{clr|L|2L}} and keep the string true, making it even easier to space yourself out. Its speed and range also makes it a good check to superdash if you happen to catch a raw tag.
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;{{clr|L|5LL}}
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* Ground bounces on hit.
{{AttackVersion|name=5L}}
Infamously large hitbox and its ability to bring down airborne opponents along with the ground bounce property gives Bardock a very easy conversion. He can "unga bunga" mash in scrambles to great effect, and to great reward being an unscaled starter. Its only real downside is how slow it is at 11 frames, meaning you'll be relying on {{clr|L|4L}} in clashes instead of this button.
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This is also a very important enabler for Bardock's more complex combos like Sparking! and Sparkless loops as well as for optimal corner routes.
{{Description|9|text=
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* Can be canceled into from itself, even on whiff.
;{{clr|L|5LLL}}
* Jump cancelable on hit.
* Invincible to jumping attacks.
Bardock does a gut punch that moves him forward slightly. Has deceptively long range and very fast start-up speed, making it a great button for contesting the opponents pressure or to anti-air opponents who IAD.
Just like the other two attacks in his auto combo, this move also has a massive hitbox that can snipe airborne opponents. Though the reward from this isn't as severe.
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{{AttackVersion|name=5LL}}
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{{Description|9|text=
* Can be canceled into from 5L, even on whiff.
* Jump cancelable on hit.
* Groundbounces airborne opponents.
* Auto-corrects on side switch.
Bardock does a two-handed downward smash that moves him forward slightly. Its infamously large hitbox, auto-correction, and fantastic scaling makes this an attack to be feared. Drags down arieal opponents for a full combo conversion.
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{{AttackVersion|name=5LLL}}
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{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Can be canceled into from 5LL, even on whiff.
* Auto-corrects on side switch.
Bardock does an uppercut that moves him forward. Just like the other two attacks in his auto combo, this move has a massive hitbox that can snipe airborne opponents, which when combined with its forward movement and auto-correction makes it track the opponent's movement. Forces a Smash, even if it has already been used in a combo, though Bardock doesn't use this for his optimal combos.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">5M</font>======
===<big>{{clr|M|5M}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|name=5M
|input=5M
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* Great frame advantage.
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
* '''{{clr|L|2L}} > {{clr|M|5M}}''' is Bardock's main antireflect string, but it only works up close.
{{!}}-
Mostly combo filler and a way to get Bardock close to the opponent, as it will almost always leave him point-blank if used in a blockstring. Bardock can space himself out quite easily, and a fully spaced {{clr|M|5M}} can be -1 on block. This lends itself very nicely as a pressure tool to stagger back into {{clr|L|5L}}.
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{{Description|8|text=
* Decent range 5M. Can be used aggressively in neutral and leads to solid damage.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">5H</font>======
===<big>{{clr|H|5H}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
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{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
{{!}}-
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{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Disjointed hitbox swing.
* Disjointed hitbox swing.
* Mostly blockstring filler.
* Mostly blockstring filler.
Useful in corner combos and can be linked off of if it hits meaty. Can be used midscreen as Bardock has a force SKD tool, but not recommended due to how little frame advantage he has afterwards.
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===<big>{{clr|S|5S}}</big>===
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|input=5S
|description=
* Launches on hit.
* Great frame advantage when even slightly spaced out.
One of the stronger {{clr|S|5S}} in the game when used in pressure, and in neutral can confirm into {{clr|H|236H}} at any range. {{clr|S|5S}} > {{clr|H|236H}} can frame-trap from full screen while converting into a combo with an assist. Even if he doesn't have multi Ki Blasts, it's still a great Ki Blast in its own right.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">5S</font>======
===<big>{{clr|L|2L}}</big>===
{{MoveData
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|input=2L
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* Hits low.
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
Integral part of Bardock's pressure/mixup in conjunction with {{clr|L|5L}} since it can stagger into itself and gatling into other normals.
{{!}}-
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{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Bardock shoots a ki blast. Causes soft knockdown on hit.
* Can only shoot one blast a time.
* Somewhat underwhelming in neutral, although it can confirm into 236H at any range, giving it some utility. It is however one of the stronger 5S normals in the game when used in pressure.  
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">2L</font>======
===<big>{{clr|M|2M}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
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* Bardock's party starter.
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
Another surprisingly good stagger tool. Doesn't advance Bardock forwards very much, which can set up threatening spacings after {{clr|L|2L}}.
{{!}}-
 
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Will whiff after {{clr|L|5L}}>{{clr|L|LL}} at max range so be careful not to autopilot your strings when spaced out.
{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Bardock does a low kick.
* Integral part of Bardock's pressure/mixup because it serves as his fastest low.
* Decent pressure starter in conjunction with 5L since it can stagger into itself and gatling into other normals.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">2M</font>======
It's also important not to use this in your blockstrings if you want to do the corner Superdash 50/50 because it spaces him out in such a way that the low option after SD ({{clr|L|2L}}) will whiff against most characters. Basically, don't do {{clr|M|2M}} > SD or {{clr|M|2M}} > {{clr|M|5M}} > SD and you're good.
{{MoveData
|name=2M
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_2M.png |caption=
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{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
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{{Description|8|text=
* Bardock crouches and does a sweep kick.
* Another surprisingly good stagger tool.
Bardock's party starter. All of your highest-damaging combos start with this bad boy, including ToD's.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">2H</font>======
===<big>{{clr|H|2H}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|name=2H
|input=2H
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_2H.png |caption=
|description=
|data=
* Go to anti-air.
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
Privileged hitbox, can sometimes even anti air a vanish regardless of the opponent's vanish placing themselves behind Bardock.
{{!}}-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|2H}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Bardock does a two-handed upward swing. Go to anti-air.
* Deceptively low horizontal range.  
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">6M</font>======
===<big>{{clr|M|6M}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|name=6M
|input=6M
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_6M.png |caption=
|description=
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{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
{{!}}-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|6M}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Universal overhead.
* Universal overhead.
Bardock hops and does a two-handed overhead smash. If it hits an airborne opponent, Bardock can combo into 5L afterwards.
* If blocked, {{clr|L|4LL}} 236x clash beats nearly anything that isn't invincible, making Bardock's {{clr|M|6M}} uncontestable for a lot of characters
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Bardock's privileged jab having medium hitstun and blockstun makes him more of a threat after {{clr|M|6M}} than usual in the corner. He's usually +5 after a trade and will beat the slower 7f normals clean.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">j.L</font>======
===<big>{{clr|L|j.L}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
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|input=j.L
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_jL.png |caption=
|description=
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* Low horizontal range, and nerfed vertical range.
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
* Can gatling into itself using {{clr|L|j.4LL}}.
{{!}}-
Hits very low thus can be used for IAD overheads and cross-ups (Confirm cross-ups with {{clr|L|j.L}}{{clr|S|S}}). Easy to confirm with {{clr|L|j.LL}} as an air-to-air, but the hitbox is lacking nowadays. Usually tacked on after a {{clr|M|j.M}} connects for a second overhead.
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{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Can be used for fuzzy guard setups against taller characters (Cell).
* Can be used post IAD to set up left/right mixups.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">j.M</font>======
===<big>{{clr|M|j.M}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|name=j.M
|input=j.M
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_jM.png |caption=
|description=
|data=
* Hits twice, both are overheads.
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
* Chains backwards into {{clr|L|j.L}}.
{{!}}-
* Faster than usual, but also higher commitment.
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.M}}
* Can crossup, but only at the base of the kick.
{{!}}-
* The first hit can combo into {{clr|M|j.214M}} everywhere on screen. It's also possible to combo {{clr|M|j.M}}(1) jc j.DR at low hitstun decay.
{{Description|8|text=
Arguably one of Bardock's stronger air buttons. Fast and has disjointed hitbox at the tip of the kick.
* Bardock does two jumping sidekicks.
* Arguably one of Bardock's stronger air buttons.
* Can be used for crossups.  
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">j.H</font>======
===<big>{{clr|H|j.H}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|name=j.H
|input=j.H
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_jH.png |caption=
|description=
|data=
* {{clr|L|5LLLLLLL}} Dynamic hit can wall bounce.
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
* {{clr|H|j.H}} Smash hit causes a sliding knockdown.
{{!}}-
Prime jump-in overhead. Mostly safejump material due to the high hitbox and chunky blockstun, although it cannot be converted out of if it hits an airborne opponent.
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.H}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Bardock does a two-handed overhead smash.
* Prime jump-in against tall opponents because it sets up a fuzzy guard mixup, more in Strategy.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">j.S</font>======
===<big>{{clr|S|j.S}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
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|input=j.S
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_jS.png |caption=
|description=
|data=
* Pauses his air momentum during the shot.
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
Great neutral tool and combo bridge for Bardock, but the angle leaves a lot to be desired. Great for converting out of {{clr|L|j.L}}, as IAD j.LS is a combo on hit and around +17 on block. Can true string or frame trap into a grounded {{clr|H|236H}} depending on the spacing.
{{!}}-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.S}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Bardock fires a downward ki blast.
* Can only shoot one blast a time.
* Pauses his air momentum during the shot, which adds a layer to his air movement.
* Adds landing recovery.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">j.2H</font>======
===<big>{{clr|H|j.2H}}</big>===
{{MoveData
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|name=j.2H
|input=j.2H
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_j2H.png |caption=
|description=
|data=
* Pushes Bardock up and forwards.
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
Combo filler. Useful midscreen as it enables his best knockdown with {{clr|H|j.H}}, but 214X is much more useful in the corner. Can be used to setup mixups on oki with a beam assist in a similar fashion to Base Vegeta.
{{!}}-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.2H}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Bardock does an upward kick.
* Used in some corner setups for it's momentum changing properties.
Bardock's main combo filler. Used for it's Smash property of enabling a slide knockdown and used in non-Smash combos for it's damage and jump cancel.
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==Special Moves==
==Special Moves==
======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Rebellion Spear</font>======
===<big>Rebellion Spear</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|L|236L}}/{{clr|M|M}}/{{clr|H|H}} (Air OK)'''}}
|name=Rebellion Spear
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|input=236L/M/H (Air OK)
|input=236L,236M,236H,j.236L,j.236M,j.236H
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_RebellionSpear.png |caption=Ground
|description=
|image2=DBFZ_Bardock_RebellionSpear-Air.png |caption2=Air
;{{clr|L|236L}}
|data=
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground L}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236L}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air L}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.236L}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Attacks straight ahead.
* Attacks straight ahead.
* Keeps the opponent in place on grounded hit.
* Keeps the opponent in place on grounded hit. Sends opponent flying horizontally on air hit.
* Sends opponent flying horizontally on air hit.
* This version specifically jails into Vanish. Oh, the memories...
* Very fast for the distance it travels.
Bardock's iconic Rebellion Spear, often called his "lariat" by the DBFZ community - a nickname which spread to other advancing moves in the game. Travels incredibly far and incredibly fast, allowing it to be used as an ability to dominate neutral. When combined with an assist, can be used to instantly start pressure and turn the blocked attack into his favor. If it hits, Bardock can get a full combo afterwards.
* Level 1 move, so it doesn't true blockstring into vanish
 
Probably one of Bardock's strongest tools, if not his best. Travels incredibly far and incredibly fast, allowing it to be used as a neutral tool. Despite being minus on block, Bardock can still block afterwards and he can cover up the blockstun with an assist, which if the lariat hits, he can get a full combo afterwards. If you use the air version and catch your opponent in the air, they are basically forced right back to the ground, allowing you to get some extra pressure. It's no wonder that some Bardock players choose to start rounds with just a raw 236L.
Due to its extreme speed and threat, opponents will generally refuse to be in a horizontal line from Bardock, or will constantly be attempting to sniff it out and punish with a backwards IAD.
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{{AttackVersion|name=Ground M|subtitle=or 236H > L/M/H on hit}}
As a little extra, this move alone makes Bardock a huge pain to deal with after blocked {{clr|M|6M}}s. Every version of 236x is so fast (with {{clr|H|236H}} notably being 6 frames) that doing {{clr|L|5L}} > {{clr|L|4L}} > 236x is basically unbeatable by any other strings opponents might do.
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236M}}
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{{!}}-
;{{clr|M|236M}}
{{AttackVersion|name=Air M|subtitle=or j.236H > L/M/H on hit}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.236M}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Damage depends on distance.
* Damage depends on distance.
* Ground version is invulnerable to head property attacks. Has recovery on the way down.
* Both ground and air versions are the cornerstones of Bardock's combos.  
* Aerial version ground bounces, spiking the opponent upwards which can lead to snapback setups.
* Aerial version jails into Vanish. On Smash hit, ground bounces and spikes the opponent back up.
* Aerial version is only U1+ Smash on air-to-air hit.
* Grounded version has Bardock recover airborne, leaving him in SJ Install and allowing for some left-right mixups.
The medium version of his lariat has some niche uses during neutral. It can be used to intercept opponents who press buttons in the air, both on the ground and in the air. Despite this, the reward isn't anything significant, as vanish is mandatory to extend combos.
* Air version is integral to his left/right mixup game; Bardock doesn't have a good cross-up button at point blank so he can use {{clr|M|j.236M}} for cross-ups instead in those situations. It's also very strong as a same side fakeout.
 
Ground version is a very fast anti-air but with low reward in mid-screen. Smashless version can link into {{clr|L|j.L}} or {{clr|M|j.M}} anywhere on the screen, allowing for extra corner carry and some very silly optimal corner loops.
 
Air version is used at the start of midscreen combos and can be used for things like SD confirms as well, since the Smash version bounces opponents up to where Bardock is no matter how high up he is. Smashless version meanwhile has a small groundbounce that allows for easy and consistent assist extensions.


With the recovery on this move heavily nerfed, it can no longer be used as a mix-up tool during blockstrings. The opponent can now guard high and react to 2L very consitantly. He is now required to discover other methods to setup 50/50 mix-ups.
Finally, both versions can combo into DR in the corner, allowing for snap if you want it, or a way to get a knockdown after a raw 214x starter should you ever land one.
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{{AttackVersion|name=Ground H}}
;{{clr|H|236H}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236H}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air H}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.236H}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Damage depends on distance: midscreen → midscreen to almost fullscreen → exactly fullscreen.
* Damage depends on distance: midscreen → midscreen to almost fullscreen → exactly fullscreen.
* Moves straight ahead, crosses up on hit or block.
* Moves straight ahead, crosses up on hit or block.
* On hit, can followup with an additional attack by pressing L/M/H. This attack is identical to 236M/j.236M and doesn't cost Ki.
* On hit, can followup with an additional attack by pressing {{clr|L|L}}/{{clr|M|M}}/{{clr|H|H}}. This attack is identical to {{clr|M|236M}}/{{clr|M|j.236M}} and doesn't cost Ki.
Six frame startup, goes even further, hits twice and will blow through a lot. If {{clr|L|236L}} wasn't enough to get in, this is a great use of meter. Mostly handy as a potential full-screen conversion off of {{clr|S|5S}}.
 
Tk.{{clr|H|236H}} + assist can setup for a high/low/crossup in the corner. You can also solo-convert specifically the TK'd version of this move, so if your execution allows it, make sure to do that.
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===<big>Raging Meteor</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|L|214L}}/{{clr|M|M}}/{{clr|H|H}} (Air OK)'''}}
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|input=214L,214M,214H,j.214L,j.214M,j.214H
|description=
;All Versions
* Smash effect occurs on the last hit.
* Every version's last hit is an overhead.
Don't use any version as a mixup by itself, the multihitting properties of the move make it extremely easy to react to. However, this can actually play in Bardock's favor: since opponents must block it standing, Bardock gets to do fuzzy mixups off it with the right assists (i.e. Baseku A, 17 A).
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;{{clr|L|214L}}
* Smash hit causes a very short sliding knockdown.
Grants next to no oki from midscreen, but is a decent combo ender in the corner. Gives a superjump IAD safejump in said corner.
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;{{clr|M|214M}}
* Smash hit causes a ground bounce SKD.
{{clr|S|j.S}} > {{clr|M|j.214M}} is Bardock's preferred corner combo ender at low hitstun decay, as the ground bounce gives lots of time for easy assist extensions, supers, or simply better oki.
Some players also prefer ending combos with ground {{clr|M|214M}} over {{clr|L|j.214L}} due to having better oki, though at the cost of damage and meter. Ground {{clr|M|214M}} also sets up an assist-regenerating safejump with '''{{clr|M|214M}} > {{clr|M|5M}} (whiff) > IAD {{clr|M|j.M}}.''' If it hits, you can convert with {{clr|M|236M}}.
This is also your ideal blockstring ender thanks to its corner carry, speed and safety but it can be a bit weak against some guard cancel options.
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;{{clr|H|214H}}
* Smash hit causes a ground bounce SKD.
{{clr|S|j.S}} > {{clr|H|j.214H}} works from midsceen with all the pros of corner {{clr|M|j.214M}}.
Aside from being a combo ender, it's a great air-to-air option with very fast start-up and relatively little recovery. As well as this, Bardock can score a triple overhead with it after an IAD jump-in, but requires resources to get any more damage off of it afterwards.
}}
}}


======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Raging Meteor</font>======
===<big>Tyrant Lancer</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|236S}} (Hold OK)'''}}
|name=Raging Meteor
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|input=214L/M/H (Air OK)
|input=236S,236[S]
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_RagingMeteor.png |caption="RUNNIN YA FADE WITH STYLE"
|description=
|data=
;{{clr|S|236S}}
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
* Wall bounces, can only followup without resources in the corner.
{{!}}-
* Jails into Vanish.
{{Description|9|text=
Bardock's best combo starter in the corner and is commonly used as a reset tool in blockstrings as it's plus on block. Cancelling from any normals will leave a big mashable gap. Despite that, opponents attempting to beat this on reaction will get hit more often than not. Mixing this in with superdash + assist is a great way to horrify opponents into either mashing preemptively or respecting way more than they should.
* Last hit is an overhead
 
* Smash on last hit
This is also a good combo ender alternative to grounded DR when possible, as it builds a lot of meter and supers will always connect after it.
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{{AttackVersion|name=Ground L}}
;{{clr|S|236[S]}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214L}}
* Big wallbounce that can be followed up anywhere.
{{!}}-
Even higher reward on hit, commonly used after popping Spark for midscreen Sparking combos. In blockstrings, can be used to scare opponents from Reflecting uncharged {{clr|S|236S}}.
{{AttackVersion|name=Air L}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214L}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Causes a short sliding knockdown.
Now your main combo ender in most scenarios, as j.214M can no longer be comboed into. As a result though, it now causes sliding knockdown, and is a pretty good substitute for j.214M, only slightly reducing Bardock's total damage. Gives terrible oki midscreen however, meaning you probably want to end combos with j.LLL midscreen instead, as you are put much closer and can still do supers. In the corner this problem is negated and is still your go-to ender there, however you might be better off ending with j.LLL in the corner due to the trouble of landing a super after this. This is useful to use if you have too much hitstun to combo into j.S 214M.
}}
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground M}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214M}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air M}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214M}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Causes a ground bounce sliding knockdown.
Mostly used on the ground for combos, though in the corner you can combo into this by doing a basic air combo into j.S j.214M. You have a much easier window to combo into supers from this, so it is recommended. It also gives much better oki than 214L.
}}
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground H}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214H}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air H}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214H}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Causes a ground bounce sliding knockdown.
Okay for some extra damage, however due to the other Raging Meteors now causing SKD at all times, this has somewhat lost it's utility.
}}
}}


======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Tyrant Lancer</font>======
Note that you don't actually have to hold this down the entire way to get the upgraded properties! You only need to hold it until you see smoke rise from the ground near Bardock's feet (or until frame 33 more specifically, according to the chart above).
{{MoveData
|name=Tyrant Lancer
|input=236S
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_TyrantLancer1.png |caption=''"Too slow."''
|image2=DBFZ_Bardock_TyrantLancer2.png |caption2=''"Get out of here!"''
|data=
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Uncharged}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236S}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Wallbounces in the corner.
Good as a sort of reset tool in blockstrings, it's very strong if the opponent isn't paying attention because of it's insane plus frames and ability to easily get a conversion in the corner. It's slow startup time makes it so it is very easy to react and reflect and/or punish, but it still has some good utility if you don't get predictable with it.
}}
{{AttackVersion|name=Charged}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236[S]}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Wallbounces.
Can be used as a reflect bait of sorts - when you use 236S in a blockstring and you charge it, it will completely beat out reflect. This is good if you know your opponent will reflect the move and you want to get an explosive punish off of it.
}}
}}
}}


==Z Assists==
==Z Assists==
======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Assist A</font>======
===<big>Assist A</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|'''Rebellion Spear'''}}
|name=Rebellion Spear
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|input=Assist A
|input=Assist A
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_RebellionSpear-L.png |caption=LARIAT
|description=
|data=
* Swiftly performs {{clr|L|236L}}, covering a large distance.
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
Bardock A is solid, and is always a good choice if you're looking for something that can quickly get a hit in during the mid range. Launches at a nice angle for combos and travels the screen very quickly, making Bardock A an assist that can cover several bases all while remaining simple to use. You can't go wrong with this.
{{!}}-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|Assist A}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Very fast.
* Leaves opponent standing on grounded hit.
* Sends opponent flying horizontally on air hit.  


Bardock's assist A is pretty solid, and is always a good choice if you're looking for something that can quickly get a hit in during the mid range. It's pretty good in blockstrings as well due to it's speed, as you can throw it into a blockstring very easily without fear of it being reflected or wake-up reversal'd. You can't go wrong with this option, even with how good assist B is, so really just pick based on what your team/playstyle is looking for.
Although there's a minor caveat, with seasonal powercreep many characters now have strike assists that are similarly fast but have better blockstun or other strange properties that would make them more favorable than Bardock A. If you have one such character on your team, you may want to use Bardock's B assist instead. This isn't to say Bardock A is in any way bad, quite the contrary, you just may cover more bases with B should the aforementioned situation come to light.
}}
}}
}}


======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Assist B</font>======
===<big>Assist B</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|'''Tyrant Lancer'''}}
|name=Tyrant Lancer
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|input=Assist B
|input=Assist B
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_TyrantLancer1.png |caption= Like son, like father.
|description=
|data=
* Somewhat slow, but very high blockstun and hitstun.
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
While you're giving up the fast, strong tool of A assist, the benefits that B offers are titanic, as it grants plenty of time to start a combo on hit, and automatically enables mix-up pressure on block. Since both A and B assists are great for combos, which assist you want to choose will depend on your team and what gameplan you're going for. Between this and his A assist, Bardock can fill any niche you need.
{{!}}-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|Assist B}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Somewhat slow, but high blockstun.
* On hit, opponent kind of floats in place for a while, allowing for easy followups.
 
Bardock comes out and performs Tyrant Lancer. Does not do the followup on hit or block. Very good, not only does it track the opponent for long range confirms, but it has incredibly high blockstun, allowing for all kinds of setups should you so choose. While you give up the fast, strong tool of Assist A, the benefits that Bardock's Assist B offers is seriously strong, as it acts as a mixup tool due to it's blockstun, enabling mixups, and an enhancement to beams/ki blasts so that you can pick up confirms without wasting meter on Vanish. The assist is honestly kind of busted, really.
}}
}}
}}


======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Assist C</font>======
===<big>Assist C</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|'''Rebellion Combination'''}}
|name=Rebellion Combination
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|input=Assist C
|input=Assist C
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_RebellionSpear-AirM.png |caption=
|description=
|data=
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ}}
{{!}}-
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|Assist C}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|8|text=
* Teleports to the opponent and performs a two-hit combo. Causes groundbounce sliding knockdown on hit.
* Teleports to the opponent and performs a two-hit combo. Causes groundbounce sliding knockdown on hit.
* Tracks ''anywhere'' on the screen
* Tracks ''anywhere'' on the screen
Not really worth it. While Assist C can be good in it's own right for many characters, Bardock's other two options are just much too good to really give up. It does track anywhere on the screen - even in the air, so it does have some utility there, but even then it's hard to give up the options of assist A's fast reach and versatility, or assist B's incredibly high blockstun and easy long-range confirms on hit. Your other characters probably have better Assist C options than Bardock does, anyway.
Not really worth it. While Assist C can be good in it's own right for many characters, Bardock's other two options are just much too good to really give up. It does track anywhere on the screen - even in the air, so it does have some utility there, but even then it's hard to give up the options of assist A's fast reach and versatility, or assist B's incredibly high blockstun and easy confirms on hit. Your other characters probably have better Assist C options than Bardock does, anyway. It's not a bad option in any means - his other assists are just much better. If you absolutely want to run a C assist and you like the potential that Bardock's teleporting C assist brings, it's not a bad call, but you're giving up a lot in comparison to his other assists.
}}
}}
}}


==Super Moves==
==Super Moves==
======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Riot Javelin</font>======
===<big>Riot Javelin</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|L|236L}}+{{clr|M|M}} (Air OK)'''}}
|name=Riot Javelin
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|input=236L+M (Air OK)
|input=236L+M,j.236L+M
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_RiotJavelin.png |caption=This b*tch empty
|description=
|image2=DBFZ_Bardock_RiotJavelin2.png |caption2=''YEET''
* Hold [9] or [3] to aim the ground version upwards, and air version downwards. Downward version causes a ground bounce.
|data=
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236LM}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.236LM}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Costs 1 Ki Gauge.
* Hold up or down to aim the ground version upwards, and air version downwards. Downward version causes a ground bounce even at high up.
* Normal version has minimum damage of 814, downward is 748.
* Normal version has minimum damage of 814, downward is 748.
* As Saiyan Spirit follow-up, only does half the damage.
* As Saiyan Spirit follow-up, only does half the damage.
* If you Ultimate Z-Change into this move in the corner, Bardock will be pushed out of the corner, seemingly to allow you to aim it easily.
* If you Ultimate Z-Change into this move in the corner, Bardock will be pushed out of the corner, seemingly to allow you to aim it easily.
}}
}}
}}


======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Saiyan Spirit</font>======
===<big>Saiyan Spirit</big>===
{{MoveData
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|H|236H}}+{{clr|S|S}} (Air OK)'''}}
|name=Saiyan Spirit
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|input=236H+S (Air OK)
|input=236H+S,j.236H+S
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_SaiyanSpirit.png |caption=''"No!"''
|description=
|image2=DBFZ_Bardock_SaiyanSpirit2.png |caption2='''''"None of that!"'''''
* Minimum damage: 395, 318.
|data=
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|236HS}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.236HS}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Costs 1 Ki Gauge.
* Invincible on startup.
* Goes just over half screen, only does 1590 if hits at the tip.
* Goes just over half screen, only does 1590 if hits at the tip.
* Minimum damage: 395, 318.
* Can be followed up with Riot Javelin by pressing {{clr|L|L}}/{{clr|M|M}}/{{clr|H|H}}/{{clr|S|S}} on hit. This version can also be directed up or down.
* Can be followed up with Riot Javelin by pressing L/M/H/S if the move hits. This version can also be directed up or down.
Although invincible on start-up, opponents can Vanish on reaction to the super flash, making it a near-useless reversal against normals. The forward movement does make vanishes whiff, so it's more of a get-out-of-jail-free card as opposed to a damaging reversal.
* Relatively short recovery means that Bardock can use this super multiple times in a combo with assists. As of Season 2 however, this scales the damage heavily and is not reccomended.
 
* Opponents can vanish on reaction to the startup, so it isn't a great reversal against normals.
Also to note that if this super is used midscreen, 2nd hit > lvl2 still does less damage than his other level 1.
}}
}}
===<big>Revenge Assault</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|L|214L}}+{{clr|M|M}} (Air OK)'''}} or {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|H|214H}}+{{clr|S|S}} (Air OK)'''}}
{{DBFZ_Move_Card
|input=214L+M,j.214L+M
|description=
* Charges straight forward.
* On hit in midscreen, Bardock is left a full screen away from the opponent.
*{{clr|H|H}}+{{clr|S|S}} version sideswitches.
* Minimum damage: 1718.
Easy Super for solo combos or to DHC into. +39 and almost fullscreen on hit. Midscreen, Bardock barely gets a {{clr|H|j.H}} safejump off it and it doesn't even actually hit meaty. In the corner, however, he can do a superjump IAD float 50/50. A far cry of what it used to be, but a decent super nonetheless.
}}
}}


======<font style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Revenge Assault</font>======
==Colors==
{{MoveData
{{DBFZColors}}
|name=Revenge Assault
|input=214L+M or 214H+S (Air OK)
|image=DBFZ_Bardock_RevengerAssault.png |caption=''"Oh no, I won't let you get away with what you've done!"''
|image2=DBFZ_Bardock_RevengerAssault2.png |caption2='''''"PREPARE TO DIE!"'''''
|data=
{{AttackDataHeader-DBFZ|version=yes}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Ground}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|214LM}}
{{!}}-
{{AttackVersion|name=Air}}
{{#lst:{{PAGENAME}}/Data|j.214LM}}
{{!}}-
{{Description|9|text=
* Costs 3 Ki Gauges.
* Bardock transforms into a Super Saiyan and advances towards the opponent, striking them with his shoulder.
* Causes a true hard knockdown.
* Grounds both players on hit even when used in the air.
* 1718 minimum damage.
* Opponent is positioned significantly away from Bardock after his level 3 animation effect, significantly weakening its pressure usage.
Bardock's level 3. Useful for a safe jump (dash jump or 669) and nothing else. With assists it's possible to get a small mixup.
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}}


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Latest revision as of 05:07, 13 December 2023

Overview

Overview

Bardock is a character that changed the future of DBFZ. He exploited the system so hard that his tools had to be standardized across the cast, and the techs he abused got completely removed from the game. Throughout the years, this old dog has been ridiculously powercrept with characters now doing things he used to, but better. Everything that was unique about him is now the norm.

With that said, being a character that directly shaped the game means Bardock's playstyle is the DBFZ playstyle. He likes to turn himself into a projectile and punch his opponent in the face with his famed "lariatDBFZ Bardock RebellionSpear.pngGuardAllStartup7Recovery20Advantage-4". Once he gets in, Bardock has great stagger pressure thanks to good frame data, and a pressure reset moveDBFZ Bardock TyrantLancer1.pngGuardAllStartup24~32Recovery21Advantage+4 that can double as a devastating combo starter. He has a simple gameplan and that's all he needs. Picking Bardock means learning and mastering the fundamentals of DBFZ.
Bardock


DBFZ Bardock Portrait.png
Fastest Attacks
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Reversals
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 Bardock is a brawler character who excels in the neutral game with his fast and far-reaching attacks.

Pros
Cons
  • Rebellion Spear: The special move that started it all, also known as "lariat". These are still the fastest, forward-advancing, neutral skip moves in the game, and are Bardock's main approach tools due to their efficiency.
  • Strong Pressure: Excellent stagger capabilities with almost every normal being safe on block. Also has the ability to make himself plus on block with Tyrant LancerDBFZ Bardock TyrantLancer1.pngGuardAllStartup24~32Recovery21Advantage+4.
  • Autocombo: L autocombo is a string of 3 solid normals boasting great range and properties, allowing him to go wild with them during scrambles.
  • Honesty: Simple and predictable gameplan. Defending against Bardock is often described as "easy".

Normal Moves

5L

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
5L 400 All 6 3 16 -3
5LL 700 All 11 3 18 -5
5LLL 1000 All U3+ 13 3 17 -4 1-15 Head
5L

This button is utterly amazing. It's one of the few attack level 2 jabs in the entire game, which gives it some unique properties. Its massive range lets him re-assert easily after spacing himself out, and being a higher level than most jabs, it will leave you at advantage on trades. His tick DR is about 4 frames slower because it has more blockstun, but this is only a slight inconvenience. You also have more time to delay a 2L and keep the string true, making it even easier to space yourself out. Its speed and range also makes it a good check to superdash if you happen to catch a raw tag.


5LL
  • Ground bounces on hit.

Infamously large hitbox and its ability to bring down airborne opponents along with the ground bounce property gives Bardock a very easy conversion. He can "unga bunga" mash in scrambles to great effect, and to great reward being an unscaled starter. Its only real downside is how slow it is at 11 frames, meaning you'll be relying on 4L in clashes instead of this button.

This is also a very important enabler for Bardock's more complex combos like Sparking! and Sparkless loops as well as for optimal corner routes.


5LLL
  • Invincible to jumping attacks.

Just like the other two attacks in his auto combo, this move also has a massive hitbox that can snipe airborne opponents. Though the reward from this isn't as severe.

5M

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
700 All 12 4 16 -4
  • Great frame advantage.
  • 2L > 5M is Bardock's main antireflect string, but it only works up close.

Mostly combo filler and a way to get Bardock close to the opponent, as it will almost always leave him point-blank if used in a blockstring. Bardock can space himself out quite easily, and a fully spaced 5M can be -1 on block. This lends itself very nicely as a pressure tool to stagger back into 5L.

5H

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
850 / 1000 All U1 15 3 21 -8
  • Disjointed hitbox swing.
  • Mostly blockstring filler.

Useful in corner combos and can be linked off of if it hits meaty. Can be used midscreen as Bardock has a force SKD tool, but not recommended due to how little frame advantage he has afterwards.

5S

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
500 All 13 Total 34 -1
  • Launches on hit.
  • Great frame advantage when even slightly spaced out.

One of the stronger 5S in the game when used in pressure, and in neutral can confirm into 236H at any range. 5S > 236H can frame-trap from full screen while converting into a combo with an assist. Even if he doesn't have multi Ki Blasts, it's still a great Ki Blast in its own right.

2L

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
400 Low 7 3 13 -4
  • Hits low.

Integral part of Bardock's pressure/mixup in conjunction with 5L since it can stagger into itself and gatling into other normals.

2M

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
700 Low 10 3 18 -5
  • Bardock's party starter.

Another surprisingly good stagger tool. Doesn't advance Bardock forwards very much, which can set up threatening spacings after 2L.

Will whiff after 5L>LL at max range so be careful not to autopilot your strings when spaced out.

It's also important not to use this in your blockstrings if you want to do the corner Superdash 50/50 because it spaces him out in such a way that the low option after SD (2L) will whiff against most characters. Basically, don't do 2M > SD or 2M > 5M > SD and you're good.

2H

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
850 / 1000 All U1+ 13 3 28 -15 4-15 Head
  • Go to anti-air.

Privileged hitbox, can sometimes even anti air a vanish regardless of the opponent's vanish placing themselves behind Bardock.

6M

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
850 High 24 6 4+6L ±0
  • Universal overhead.
  • If blocked, 4LL 236x clash beats nearly anything that isn't invincible, making Bardock's 6M uncontestable for a lot of characters

Bardock's privileged jab having medium hitstun and blockstun makes him more of a threat after 6M than usual in the corner. He's usually +5 after a trade and will beat the slower 7f normals clean.

j.L

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
400 High 6 3 13
  • Low horizontal range, and nerfed vertical range.
  • Can gatling into itself using j.4LL.

Hits very low thus can be used for IAD overheads and cross-ups (Confirm cross-ups with j.LS). Easy to confirm with j.LL as an air-to-air, but the hitbox is lacking nowadays. Usually tacked on after a j.M connects for a second overhead.

j.M

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
500×2 High 8 2(8)2 13
  • Hits twice, both are overheads.
  • Chains backwards into j.L.
  • Faster than usual, but also higher commitment.
  • Can crossup, but only at the base of the kick.
  • The first hit can combo into j.214M everywhere on screen. It's also possible to combo j.M(1) jc j.DR at low hitstun decay.

Arguably one of Bardock's stronger air buttons. Fast and has disjointed hitbox at the tip of the kick.

j.H

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
850 / 1000 High D1+ [D3+] 13 4 19
  • 5LLLLLLL Dynamic hit can wall bounce.
  • j.H Smash hit causes a sliding knockdown.

Prime jump-in overhead. Mostly safejump material due to the high hitbox and chunky blockstun, although it cannot be converted out of if it hits an airborne opponent.

j.S

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
500 All 13 Total 34+5L
  • Pauses his air momentum during the shot.

Great neutral tool and combo bridge for Bardock, but the angle leaves a lot to be desired. Great for converting out of j.L, as IAD j.LS is a combo on hit and around +17 on block. Can true string or frame trap into a grounded 236H depending on the spacing.

j.2H

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
850 All U1+ 12 4 22
  • Pushes Bardock up and forwards.

Combo filler. Useful midscreen as it enables his best knockdown with j.H, but 214X is much more useful in the corner. Can be used to setup mixups on oki with a beam assist in a similar fashion to Base Vegeta.

Special Moves

Rebellion Spear

236L/M/H (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
236L 900 All 7 7 20 -4
236M 300,600
→1100
All U1+ 8 6(3)5 21+7L -16 4-21 Head
236H 300,600
→300,1100
→1100
All 6 3~7,3,5 24 -5
j.236L 900 All 7 7 17 -4
j.236M 300,600
→1100
All U1+ 9 Until L(2)3 28 -5
j.236H 300,600
→300,1100
→1100
All 6 3~7,3,5 24 -5
236L
  • Attacks straight ahead.
  • Keeps the opponent in place on grounded hit. Sends opponent flying horizontally on air hit.
  • This version specifically jails into Vanish. Oh, the memories...

Bardock's iconic Rebellion Spear, often called his "lariat" by the DBFZ community - a nickname which spread to other advancing moves in the game. Travels incredibly far and incredibly fast, allowing it to be used as an ability to dominate neutral. When combined with an assist, can be used to instantly start pressure and turn the blocked attack into his favor. If it hits, Bardock can get a full combo afterwards.

Due to its extreme speed and threat, opponents will generally refuse to be in a horizontal line from Bardock, or will constantly be attempting to sniff it out and punish with a backwards IAD.

As a little extra, this move alone makes Bardock a huge pain to deal with after blocked 6Ms. Every version of 236x is so fast (with 236H notably being 6 frames) that doing 5L > 4L > 236x is basically unbeatable by any other strings opponents might do.


236M
  • Damage depends on distance.
  • Both ground and air versions are the cornerstones of Bardock's combos.
  • Aerial version jails into Vanish. On Smash hit, ground bounces and spikes the opponent back up.
  • Grounded version has Bardock recover airborne, leaving him in SJ Install and allowing for some left-right mixups.
  • Air version is integral to his left/right mixup game; Bardock doesn't have a good cross-up button at point blank so he can use j.236M for cross-ups instead in those situations. It's also very strong as a same side fakeout.

Ground version is a very fast anti-air but with low reward in mid-screen. Smashless version can link into j.L or j.M anywhere on the screen, allowing for extra corner carry and some very silly optimal corner loops.

Air version is used at the start of midscreen combos and can be used for things like SD confirms as well, since the Smash version bounces opponents up to where Bardock is no matter how high up he is. Smashless version meanwhile has a small groundbounce that allows for easy and consistent assist extensions.

Finally, both versions can combo into DR in the corner, allowing for snap if you want it, or a way to get a knockdown after a raw 214x starter should you ever land one.


236H
  • Damage depends on distance: midscreen → midscreen to almost fullscreen → exactly fullscreen.
  • Moves straight ahead, crosses up on hit or block.
  • On hit, can followup with an additional attack by pressing L/M/H. This attack is identical to 236M/j.236M and doesn't cost Ki.

Six frame startup, goes even further, hits twice and will blow through a lot. If 236L wasn't enough to get in, this is a great use of meter. Mostly handy as a potential full-screen conversion off of 5S.

Tk.236H + assist can setup for a high/low/crossup in the corner. You can also solo-convert specifically the TK'd version of this move, so if your execution allows it, make sure to do that.

Raging Meteor

214L/M/H (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
214L 50×4, 1000 All×4, High D1 10 10(4)5 16 -5
214M 50×6, 1100 All×6, High D1 8 15(4)5 16 -5
214H 50×6, 1300 All×6, High D1 7 14(1)5 16 -5
j.214L 50×4, 900 All×4, High D1 11 8(4)5 15
j.214M 50×6, 1000 All×6, High D1 19 13 21
j.214H 50×6, 1200 All×6, High D1 8 13 15
All Versions
  • Smash effect occurs on the last hit.
  • Every version's last hit is an overhead.

Don't use any version as a mixup by itself, the multihitting properties of the move make it extremely easy to react to. However, this can actually play in Bardock's favor: since opponents must block it standing, Bardock gets to do fuzzy mixups off it with the right assists (i.e. Baseku A, 17 A).


214L
  • Smash hit causes a very short sliding knockdown.

Grants next to no oki from midscreen, but is a decent combo ender in the corner. Gives a superjump IAD safejump in said corner.


214M
  • Smash hit causes a ground bounce SKD.

j.S > j.214M is Bardock's preferred corner combo ender at low hitstun decay, as the ground bounce gives lots of time for easy assist extensions, supers, or simply better oki.

Some players also prefer ending combos with ground 214M over j.214L due to having better oki, though at the cost of damage and meter. Ground 214M also sets up an assist-regenerating safejump with 214M > 5M (whiff) > IAD j.M. If it hits, you can convert with 236M.

This is also your ideal blockstring ender thanks to its corner carry, speed and safety but it can be a bit weak against some guard cancel options.


214H
  • Smash hit causes a ground bounce SKD.

j.S > j.214H works from midsceen with all the pros of corner j.214M.

Aside from being a combo ender, it's a great air-to-air option with very fast start-up and relatively little recovery. As well as this, Bardock can score a triple overhead with it after an IAD jump-in, but requires resources to get any more damage off of it afterwards.

Tyrant Lancer

236S (Hold OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
236S 1000 / 600×2 All U1+ 24~32 2 21 +4
236[S] 1500 / 800×2 All U1+ 33~46 2 21 +8
236S
  • Wall bounces, can only followup without resources in the corner.
  • Jails into Vanish.

Bardock's best combo starter in the corner and is commonly used as a reset tool in blockstrings as it's plus on block. Cancelling from any normals will leave a big mashable gap. Despite that, opponents attempting to beat this on reaction will get hit more often than not. Mixing this in with superdash + assist is a great way to horrify opponents into either mashing preemptively or respecting way more than they should.

This is also a good combo ender alternative to grounded DR when possible, as it builds a lot of meter and supers will always connect after it.


236[S]
  • Big wallbounce that can be followed up anywhere.

Even higher reward on hit, commonly used after popping Spark for midscreen Sparking combos. In blockstrings, can be used to scare opponents from Reflecting uncharged 236S.

Note that you don't actually have to hold this down the entire way to get the upgraded properties! You only need to hold it until you see smoke rise from the ground near Bardock's feet (or until frame 33 more specifically, according to the chart above).

Z Assists

Assist A

Rebellion Spear

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
800 All 20 +27
  • Swiftly performs 236L, covering a large distance.

Bardock A is solid, and is always a good choice if you're looking for something that can quickly get a hit in during the mid range. Launches at a nice angle for combos and travels the screen very quickly, making Bardock A an assist that can cover several bases all while remaining simple to use. You can't go wrong with this.

Although there's a minor caveat, with seasonal powercreep many characters now have strike assists that are similarly fast but have better blockstun or other strange properties that would make them more favorable than Bardock A. If you have one such character on your team, you may want to use Bardock's B assist instead. This isn't to say Bardock A is in any way bad, quite the contrary, you just may cover more bases with B should the aforementioned situation come to light.

Assist B

Tyrant Lancer

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
1000 All 35 +46
  • Somewhat slow, but very high blockstun and hitstun.

While you're giving up the fast, strong tool of A assist, the benefits that B offers are titanic, as it grants plenty of time to start a combo on hit, and automatically enables mix-up pressure on block. Since both A and B assists are great for combos, which assist you want to choose will depend on your team and what gameplan you're going for. Between this and his A assist, Bardock can fill any niche you need.

Assist C

Rebellion Combination

Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
300, 600, 400 All 45 [20] +35
  • Teleports to the opponent and performs a two-hit combo. Causes groundbounce sliding knockdown on hit.
  • Tracks anywhere on the screen

Not really worth it. While Assist C can be good in it's own right for many characters, Bardock's other two options are just much too good to really give up. It does track anywhere on the screen - even in the air, so it does have some utility there, but even then it's hard to give up the options of assist A's fast reach and versatility, or assist B's incredibly high blockstun and easy confirms on hit. Your other characters probably have better Assist C options than Bardock does, anyway. It's not a bad option in any means - his other assists are just much better. If you absolutely want to run a C assist and you like the potential that Bardock's teleporting C assist brings, it's not a bad call, but you're giving up a lot in comparison to his other assists.

Super Moves

Riot Javelin

236L+M (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
236L+M 2200 [1100] All UDV 5+4 Total 72 -21 10-21 All
j.236L+M 2200 [1100] All UDV 5+4 Total 72 10-21 All
  • Hold [9] or [3] to aim the ground version upwards, and air version downwards. Downward version causes a ground bounce.
  • Normal version has minimum damage of 814, downward is 748.
  • As Saiyan Spirit follow-up, only does half the damage.
  • If you Ultimate Z-Change into this move in the corner, Bardock will be pushed out of the corner, seemingly to allow you to aim it easily.

Saiyan Spirit

236H+S (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
236H+S 1318, 1590 All UDV 4+6 1(2)2 33 [41] -19 [-26] 1-14 All
j.236H+S 1318, 1590 All UDV 4+6 1(2)2 Until L 1-14 All
  • Minimum damage: 395, 318.
  • Goes just over half screen, only does 1590 if hits at the tip.
  • Can be followed up with Riot Javelin by pressing L/M/H/S on hit. This version can also be directed up or down.

Although invincible on start-up, opponents can Vanish on reaction to the super flash, making it a near-useless reversal against normals. The forward movement does make vanishes whiff, so it's more of a get-out-of-jail-free card as opposed to a damaging reversal.

Also to note that if this super is used midscreen, 2nd hit > lvl2 still does less damage than his other level 1.

Revenge Assault

214L+M (Air OK) or 214H+S (Air OK)

Version Damage Guard Smash Startup Active Recovery On-Block Invuln
214L+M 4248 All UDV 9+3 12 27 -14 1-23 All
j.214L+M 4248 All UDV 9+3 12 Until L 1-23 All
  • Charges straight forward.
  • On hit in midscreen, Bardock is left a full screen away from the opponent.
  • H+S version sideswitches.
  • Minimum damage: 1718.

Easy Super for solo combos or to DHC into. +39 and almost fullscreen on hit. Midscreen, Bardock barely gets a j.H safejump off it and it doesn't even actually hit meaty. In the corner, however, he can do a superjump IAD float 50/50. A far cry of what it used to be, but a decent super nonetheless.

Colors

1Seasonal colors that can be unlocked at different times of the year.

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