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|content=Zeta is a mid-range, offense oriented character who uses her strong pokes, projectile and mobility to harass the opponent into the corner, where she boats some of the strongest okizeme in the game. Her wide variety of tools allows her to play at a range of paces and styles, though she can struggle while on the back foot due to her somewhat inconsistent defensive options.
 
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== Overview ==
Zeta is a character with many tools that cover a lot of situations, but lacks easy defensive options. She is focused around controlling the mid range by using her big normals and long range specials to keep the opponent at a safe distance where she can poke with f.M/2M and capitalize from their impatience and mistakes. But even though her ground game is very solid, she is one of the few characters who really benefits from air hits thanks to j.U, the Spear of Arvess special moves and her ability to use Skybound Art in the air for long and rewarding air combos. Zeta's close range options aren't lacking either with fast moves like cl.L/cl.M and the balance between speed and range of f.L/2L. Even at fullscreen she can fight against characters who are focused around zoning with Infinite Wonders and even play defensively thanks to it and her anti air 2H. Zeta's main weakness is her lack of reversal options because she has to rely on Rhapsody and her Skybound Art when trying to interrupt the opponent's pressure. All this combined makes Zeta a offensive character with versatile options that can deal with almost any situation by rewarding awareness and execution.
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She and her partner Vaseraga are charged by the Society with a variety of missions. Though the two often butt heads, each has the other's complete trust. Perhaps it is the contrast between Zeta's upbeat but stubborn personality and Vaseraga's unshakable calm which makes them such good partners.
She and her partner Vaseraga are charged by the Society with a variety of missions. Though the two often butt heads, each has the other's complete trust. Perhaps it is the contrast between Zeta's upbeat but stubborn personality and Vaseraga's unshakable calm which makes them such good partners.
In addition to the fierce mid-range spear attacks which keep her enemies at a distance, Zeta also has a talent for lightning-quick aerial combat.
In addition to the fierce mid-range spear attacks which keep her enemies at a distance, Zeta also has a talent for lightning-quick aerial combat.
| voice = English: Mela Lee/Japanese: Kana Hanazawa
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{{StrengthsAndWeaknesses
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| intro = {{Character Label|GBVS|Zeta}} is an offensive-oriented mix between zoner and rushdown character who can attack from many ranges and angles.
| intro = {{Character Label|GBVS|Zeta}} is an offense-oriented character who uses a mix of footsies and rushdown to attack from many ranges and angles.
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* Great juggle potential and damage in the corner, can loop into safejumps.
* '''Good Pokes:''' Zeta boasts pokes with above-average range in [[{{PAGENAME}}#f.M|{{clr|3|f.M}}]], [[{{PAGENAME}}#f.M|{{clr|3|2M}}]] and [[{{PAGENAME}}#f.H|{{clr|4|f.H}}]], all of which combo consistently into Spear of Arvess for excellent corner carry.
* Great air mobility through Spear of Arvess. Can be difficult for the opponent to challenge Zeta's approach.
* '''Air Mobility:''' Zeta has good air mobility using [[{{PAGENAME}}#Spear of Arvess (Fall)|Spear of Arvess (Fall)]], which allows her to change her jump arc and delay her jump timing in order to bait anti-airs, go over opponents' grounded pokes, or simply escape a sticky situation.
* Good poking moves via her normals and Infinite Wonders.
* '''{{Tt|Beam|A projectile which occupies the entirety of its flight path for the duration of its active frames.}} Projectile:''' Zeta's projectile, [[{{PAGENAME}}#Infinite Wonders|Infinite Wonders]], has slow startup and recovery but travels full screen almost instantly, making it excellent to deter your opponent's projectile usage and check them from a distance.
* Invincible air-SBA is a neat tool.
* '''Aggressive Counter:''' Zeta's [[{{PAGENAME}}#Rhapsody|Rhapsody]] is a multi-followup counter that can be used offensively and defensively in order to augment her gameplan.
* Has the best theme in the game. (debatable)
* '''Strong Okizeme:''' Zeta's {{clr|2|j.U}}, which provides up to 3 overheads in sequence, can be used in tandem with her other air normals, empty lows, and empty jump throws to create scary okizeme.
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* Mediocre reversals.
* '''Slow Mediums:''' Zeta's pokes are slower than average, which makes her ability to {{Tt|abare|An attack during the opponent's pressure, intended to interrupt it.}} in close range awkward.
* Very weak combo-game from midscreen.
* '''Mediocre Pressure:''' Zeta's pressure options, outside of okizeme, are limited and linear. She only has 2 plus on block normals, [[{{PAGENAME}}#2L|{{clr|1|2L}}]] and [[{{PAGENAME}}#c.L|{{clr|1|c.L}}]], and no safe ways to frametrap with special cancels.
* Inconsistent neutral-game, as she is forced to cancel into spear to gain something from her long-ranged buttons
* '''Lackluster Reversals:''' Zeta's Rhapsody is an inconsistent reversal because it loses to throws, and the heavy followup can be anti-aired on reaction. Her [[{{PAGENAME}}#Skybound Art|Skybound]] and [[{{PAGENAME}}#Super Skybound Art|Super Skybound]] Arts are also both slow and can be option selected with meaty lights.
 
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== Normal Moves==
== Normal Moves==
======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">c.L</font>======
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Zeta attacks with the back of her spear. Her fastest normal that allows you to start pressure by linking into other moves or hit confirming with the autocombo.  
Zeta attacks with the back of her spear. Her fastest normal, and a good normal for pressure that allows you link into other moves or hit confirm directly using the autocombo.
Useful for tick throws and interrupting your opponent's pressure but outshined by 2L.
* Links into {{clr|1|2L}} and {{clr|3|c.M}}.
* Generally requires at least one auto-combo hit to comfortably combo into any specials on cancel.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">c.M</font>======
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Knee to the face. Not used as a poke since it's pretty bad on block for being a cM. More or less only used in combos.
Knee to the face. Combos from {{clr|1|c.L}} and {{clr|1|2L}} naturally and is her best route out of a close light hit. The autocombo out of this can be used to hit confirm or end blockstrings safely, but pressing this generally ends your turn.
* Unlike most {{clr|3|c.M}}'s, does not link into itself on crouching or counter hit.
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Used mainly for best damage combos, especially for DP- and SBA-punishes. Otherwise, can be used as a meaty-attack due to long active-frames. On CH AND crouching opponent it can be linked into f.H.
Zeta's optimal damage starter at close range. Safe on block, so can be occasionally used as a callout meaty or as a delayed frametrap option.
* Has some ''very'' niche applications as a close range anti-air, but in general {{clr|4|2H}} is your go-to option at close range.
* Links into itself or {{clr|4|f.H}} on counter hit, depending on range.
* Combos into nearly all of Zeta's specials, including meterless Rhapsody followups, but does ''not'' combo into H Infinite Wonders (at least one auto-combo hit is still required without counter-hit).
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Auto Combo</font>======
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For combo-purposes you only want to do the first two hits in the corner since you can't combo into 236H from the last. Third hit is often needed if you want end a combo in 22M~2X, as it puts you closer to them. Besides that and for hit-confirming, you usually don't want to use the second and third hit in combos as they will tank your damage.
Standard auto combo normals. The first hit of auto combo is generally ''required'' to combo into H [[{{PAGENAME}}#Infinite Wonders|Infinite Wonders]] without counter-hit, which somewhat gates her maximum damage. Performing the full auto combo can be occasionally useful in some of Zeta's more specific juggles, but in general it should be avoided in order to not reduce the damage and increase the combo limit.
* Auto combo on block canceled into {{clr|2|5U}} is a true blockstring and can be a good way to push the opponent into the corner, even on block.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">f.L</font>======
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Zeta kicks in front of her, fast and with good range for a L normal but the hitbox is very high so it can be low profiled by some moves. It also whiffs on crouchers and small characters at a distance, so use it with caution when poking.
Zeta kicks in front of her. This normal is fast and has good range for a light normal, but Zeta's foot will whiff on crouchers, low-profiling moves, and shorter characters like Charlotta. Use with caution when poking.
* Combos into L or H [[{{PAGENAME}}#Spear of Arvess|Spear of Arvess]], with the former being somewhat inconsistent at further ranges.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">f.M</font>======
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Zeta's main poke. f.M allows Zeta to control the mid range by poking the opponent and intercepting approach attempts thanks to the range it has. Can be easily avoided if used to much though because of how linear it is. Buffer this into 66H or 66L in case it hits.
One of Zeta's main pokes. {{clr|3|f.M}} allows Zeta to control the mid range by poking the opponent and intercepting approach attempts thanks to the range it has. The slow speed can make it somewhat more awkward to use inside of its max range, where other characters' pokes may be faster, but at tip range it can outrange many similar medium pokes from other characters.
 
* Combos into L or H [[{{PAGENAME}}#Spear of Arvess|Spear of Arvess]]. From absolute max range, H Spear of Arvess is required to get a combo.
Sadly outshined by other characters much better pokes, being as slow as it is.
* Can be cancelled into L [[{{PAGENAME}}#Infinite Wonders|Infinite Wonders]] on block for chip damage, or {{clr|2|5U}} to harass the opponent for some minor push into the corner.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">f.H</font>======
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Surprisingly not too bad in neutral. Slightly less range than f.M but faster and better priority. Combos into 66M at most ranges, so useful for punishing whiffed stuff. Buffer this into 66H or 66L in case it hits
Very similar {{clr|4|f.H}} to some of the shoto characters like Gran and Djeeta. Being faster than {{clr|3|f.M}}, it is generally one of Zeta's best whiff punish options as well as being useful for crushing lower priority pokes pre-emptively.
* Has applications as a far anti-air against jumps where {{clr|4|2H}} would whiff, and is surprisingly consistent in this context.
* Range is somewhat worse than {{clr|3|f.M}} and {{clr|3|2M}} in favor of heavy priority.
* Combos into all versions of [[{{PAGENAME}}#Spear of Arvess|Spear of Arvess]]. M Spear of Arvess is optimal but may not combo from further ranges, so be aware of your spacing.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">2L</font>======
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Important low and combo starter. Links into c.M and has decent range, good on block. Also links into itself. Against standing opponents links into f.L, against crouching links into 2U, using two 2Ls let's one confirm this. Use this move for your main close-up pressure.
Zeta's best pressure normal. Hits low, range and can link into itself up to 3 times if started from a running hit. Good use of this in stagger and throw pressure is Zeta's main way of opening up opponents without pogo mixup.
* Links into {{clr|1|c.L}}, {{clr|1|f.L}}, and {{clr|3|c.M}} on normal hit.
* Links into {{clr|2|2U}} on crouching hit. Important for crouching confirms since {{clr|1|f.L}} will whiff on crouchers. Confirming 2 of these normals into {{clr|1|f.L}} or {{clr|2|2U}} depending on the opponent's standing or crouching state is an important route for Zeta's pressure to be rewarding.
* Sees use in pogo okizeme as a surprise low option.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">2M</font>======
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One of Zeta's main ways of controling space. 2M has a lot of range and even though it isn't a low it's very useful to keep them in check alongside f.M, with the advantage of being faster. Aimed at feet and also stops rolls and stop-dodge therefore. Buffer this into 66H or 66L in case it hits.
Zeta's other main poke, in tandem with {{clr|3|f.M}}. This normal has slightly worse range than the standing variant but is faster, and is her main method of checking Cross Overs or dashes from a distance. The faster speed also makes this normal a very strong whiff punish option in tandem with {{clr|4|f.H}}
* Combos into L or H [[{{PAGENAME}}#Spear of Arvess|Spear of Arvess]]. L Spear is generally consistent outside of hitting extended hurtboxes, such as on a whiff punish.
* Can be cancelled into L [[{{PAGENAME}}#Infinite Wonders|Infinite Wonders]] on block for chip damage, or {{clr|2|5U}} to harass the opponent for some minor push into the corner.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">2H</font>======
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Was significantly buffed in Soriz/Djeeta-patch, being actually a good anti-air now.
Zeta's main anti-air is scarily consistent at close range. The short horizontal range means it can be baited by far jumps and empty jumps, which can leave you open to whiff punishment, but in close range, it will beat jump attacks.
* Combos into [[{{PAGENAME}}#Spear of Arvess (Rise)|Spear of Arvess (Rise)]] consistently, regardless of counter hit, granting her some of the most consistent anti-air conversions in the game. The version used will depend on the angle the opponent is anti-aired, with L and H being better when the opponent is in front of you, and M being better when the opponent is above or behind you.
* Can juggle into {{clr|4|f.H}} on counter hit, which can be useful for better corner carry or as an alternative conversion if Spear of Arvess (Rise) is on cooldown.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">2U</font>======
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Zetas sweep. Hits twice, first hit has really poor range while the second has pretty good range. Sadly the gap between the hits is significant, making this possibly the worst sweep in the game. Most useful in combos in the corner for setting up safejumps. Is the preferred combo-ender in the corner as it gives her an easy safejump. Can also be canceled on first or second hit into SBA for easy damage addition.
Zeta's sweep. The 2-hit nature of this sweep make it a unique, if somewhat specific move. The long animation makes this move very dangerous to whiff, but the fast startup on the first hit makes this one of Zeta's best close-range punish starters, such as on moves like Charlotta's [[GBVS/Charlotta#Holy Ladder|Holy Ladder]]. Like most {{clr|2|2U}}s, this grants a hard knockdown and an easily timed safe jump after, being one of Zeta's preferred combo enders to start her pogo okizeme.
* Both hits are a true blockstring and cannot be interrupted, but you must manually block both hits low.
* Both hits are special cancelable.
* Combos into L and H [[{{PAGENAME}}#Spear of Arvess|Spear of Arvess]]. L Spear tends to be pretty finnicky outside of point blank range, so when in doubt, use H instead.
* Can be kept safe on block by cancelling into L [[{{PAGENAME}}#Infinite Wonders|Infinite Wonders]], but this cancel can be avoided with Cross Over and punished.
* The 2 hits make this one of Zeta's easiest single-hit confirms into her Skybound Art.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">j.L</font>======
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* Active until landing.
Relatively standard {{clr|1|j.L}} that is active until landing.
This would be your go-to safejump move if j.U didn't exist. It's mostly useful for catching Lancelot out of teleports.
* Can be used to catch opponents jumping out of pressure, or moves like Lancelot's H [[GBVS/Lancelot#Turbulenz|Turbulenz]].
* Sees some use in Zeta's safe jump okizeme to as an alternative to {{clr|2|j.U}} in order to setup blockstrings into an immediate low, such as {{clr|1|j.L}} into {{clr|2|2U}}.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">j.M</font>======
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The crossup tool. This is the move you want to use in conjunction with j.U, as the upward boost from j.U pushes you further inside the opponent and makes a crossup even harder to see. CURSE THE BLOCK BUTTON.
Zeta's best crossup normal. Has to hit relatively deep to be able to link into grounded normals.
* Rhapsody's H followup into this normal can be a somewhat gimmicky method of escaping a bad situation and creating counter-pressure.
* Sees use in Zeta's pogo okizeme as a method to confirm into her air Skybound Art or as a frametrap option after a {{clr|2|j.U}}.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">j.H</font>======
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The damage jump-in. This is also decent combo filler for any combo involving multiple j.U's or anything following a 214X~H.
Zeta's longest ranged, highest damage jump normal. Easiest to link into a combo on landing.
* Can be used for some far midscreen safejumps.
* Sees use in Zeta's pogo okizeme as a frametrap option after a {{clr|2|j.U}}.
* Also used as combo filler after combos using Rhapsody's H followup in the corner.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">j.U</font>======
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This move can be repeated up to twice on hit or block. Carries the opponent up with you on hit, but it only moves you upwards on block.
Shades of Chun-Li. This normal can be repeated up to twice on hit or block, with each hitting overhead. This concept forms the crux of Zeta's okizeme and offensive mixup.
 
* Carries the opponent up with you on hit, but it only moves you upwards on block.
* When performed midscreen, the later {{clr|2|j.U}}s in the sequence can cross-up the opponent, though this can be option selected with the Guard button.
* When the first {{clr|2|j.U}} is performed low enough, all 3 {{clr|2|j.U}}s in the sequence will be safe to reversals, and not just the first.
* ''Any'' jump normal can be performed after a {{clr|2|j.U}} hits or is blocked, which can create frametraps on block.
* Pogo sequence can be dropped, allowing Zeta to land and perform a low-hitting {{clr|1|2L}} to catch an opponent attempting to block the full sequence.
* 2 hits of {{clr|2|j.U}} into {{clr|3|j.M}} can be used to confirm Zeta's air Skybound Art, letting her confirm out of her pogo okizeme very easily without a grounded combo.
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== Unique Action ==
== Unique Action ==
======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Signo Drive</font>======
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Spear stabs, can be extended by mashing the button. Signo Drive's main purpose is to push the opponent into Zeta's optimal range by mashing it during a combo, it doesn't knockdown so you can f.M or 2M to catch the opponent trying to approach or mash after it.
Zeta stabs repeatedly with Arvess. This move's duration can be extended by mashing the input. Signo Drive's main purpose is to push the opponent into the corner and into Zeta's optimal poking range. This leaves the opponent standing, so they can be checked with far normals after to keep them in place.
* Does ''not'' deal any chip damage on block
* Mashing the move fully leaves Zeta plus on block, but generally too far to exploit the frame advantage thoroughly
* Final hits may begin to whiff if mashed too long on block
* Useful alternative as a cancel from far pokes if Spear of Arvess is on cooldown for extra damage and corner carry
* Using [[{{PAGENAME}}#Rhapsody|Rhapsody]] directly after this is blocked can catch antsy opponents attempting to poke out of Zeta's pressure
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==Universal Mechanics==
==Universal Mechanics==
======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Ground Throw</font>======
======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Ground Throw</span>======
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|image=GBVS_Zeta_Throw.png |caption=
|image=GBVS_Zeta_Throw.png |caption=forward
|image2=GBVS_Zeta_BackThrow.png |caption2=back
|name=Ground Throw
|name=Ground Throw
|input=
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Zeta's throw sets up an easy safejump, and her j.U is one of the best safejump tools in the game.
Zeta kicks and then throws the opponent full screen. Grants a hard knockdown, so she can dash up for okizeme despite the distance. In the corner, an immediate high jump will grant an easy safejump to start pogo okizeme.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Air Throw</font>======
======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Air Throw</span>======
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Sadly, you're going to be relying on this a lot. Zeta's other anti-airs aren't great which places the focus on this move. Hey, at least it scores a knockdown.
Zeta throws the opponent down to the ground in front of her. Useful as an air-to-air option or against opponents with strong anti-air baiting options. A neutral jump after this will grant a safejump for pogo okizeme.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Overhead Attack</font>======
======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Overhead Attack</span>======
{{MoveData
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{{Description|7|text=
{{Description|7|text=
If you can condition the opponent to throw, this is where her big damage starts. It can also be used as a meaty, as it has enough active frames to possibly combo into c.L.
Zeta's overhead. Necessary to use in tandem with her throw to open up opponents without pogo okizeme. Expect to use this a lot.
* Like all overheads, will avoid throws and counter hit punish them, leading to massive, optimal combos on a throw bait.
* Will also avoid throws defensively, granting strong punishes on a defensive throw read. Useful, since Zeta's reversal loses to throws.
* If timed meaty enough, can link into light normals without counter hit.
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==Special Moves==
==Special Moves==
======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Infinite Wonders</font>======
======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Infinite Wonders</span>======
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=Infinite Wonders
|name=Infinite Wonders {{Micon|1}}
|input=236X or 5S
|input=236X or 5S
|image=GBVS_Zeta_InfiniteWonders.png |caption=The move to annoy everyone with.
|image=GBVS_Zeta_InfiniteWonders.png |caption=The move to annoy everyone with.
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Zeta's projectile. It's fairly slow and high-commitment, but it blasts through every other projectile in the game. On top of that, it's literally a beam so it hits fullscreen very quickly. You'll only be able to use it from 3/4ths of the screen away, but you can shut down any other character with it. As soon as you condition them not to use projectiles, then you can go in.
Zeta's projectile. The slow startup and recovery make this projectile a high commitment, but the near-instant travel time allows it to blow through every other projectile in the game, even H projectiles. While it is only safe from about 3/4ths screen or further, proper use of this projectile will allow you to get into Zeta's poking range more easily, as you frustrate your opponents out of using their projectile, or entice them to jump.
* L version: the fastest version, in both startup and recovery.
* '''{{clr|1|L}} Version:''' The fastest version, in both startup and recovery. Main version to use generically.
* M version: The move can be delayed by holding down the button. Knocks down and wallbounces on counterhit.
* '''{{clr|3|M}} Version:''' Slower startup. Can be delayed by holding down the button, which can catch antsy opponents attempting to Dodge or Cross Over through the beam. Knocks down (and wall-bounces) on counter hit, allowing Zeta to approach.
* H version: Hits twice at close range and important juggle-starter in the corner as it causes a wall bounce.
* '''{{clr|4|H}} Version:''' Hits twice at close range, and wallbounces in the corner. Zeta's best launcher, though she has to use at least 1 hit of her auto combo to combo into it.
* Corner combos starting with the H version of Infinite Wonders are generally long enough for the cooldown to regenerate by the end.
* In general, having this move on cooldown is very bad for Zeta's neutral, and the H version provides no extra hits from far range unlike other projectiles, so avoid using it outside of corner combos.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Spear of Arvess</font>======
======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Spear of Arvess</span>======
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=Spear of Arvess
|name=Spear of Arvess {{Micon|6}}
|input=66X or 6S
|input=66X or 6S
|image=GBVS_Zeta_SpearOfArvess.png |caption=Beowulf's back, in anime form!
|image=GBVS_Zeta_SpearOfArvess.png |caption=Beowulf's back, in anime form!
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Performs a rush attack that can be canceled into a follow-up attack while in motion. M goes farther than L, and H can cancel twice. The M version is pretty much useless because it doesn't combo from as much as the L version and is more unsafe. You can perform the follow-ups on whiff. While the follow-up versions do act as frametraps, it's pretty risky to attempt and it's much safer to back off and use Infinite Wonders.
Performs a rush attack that can be canceled into a follow-up attack while in motion. Zeta's main confirm special. Without this move available, Zeta's options from her far pokes are quite limited, so managing this cooldown is quite important.
* '''{{clr|1|L}} Version:''' The general version you'll combo into the most. Generally combos consistently from her medium pokes after the 1.2.1 patch.
* '''{{clr|3|M}} Version:''' Slower, but travels further than the L version. Only combos from {{clr|4|f.H}} or auto combo.
* '''{{clr|4|H}} Version:''' Has 2 possible followups instead of just 1. Great for corner carry and midscreen pogo okizeme, though be wary of having this move on cooldown.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Spear of Arvess (Rise)</font>======
======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Spear of Arvess (Rise)</span>======
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=Spear of Arvess (Rise)
|name=Spear of Arvess (Rise) {{Micon|11}}
|input=22X or 2S
|input=22X or 2S
|image=GBVS_Zeta_SpearOfArvessRise.png |caption=Zeta mains playing airdashers while others still stuck with ground footsies.
|image=GBVS_Zeta_SpearOfArvessRise.png |caption=Zeta mains playing airdashers while others still stuck with ground footsies.
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Performs a rush attack that can be canceled into a follow-up attack while in motion. L rises diagonally, M rises vertically, and H can cancel twice.
Same as Spear of Arvess, but Zeta attacks upwards for the first hit rather than horizontally. Uses a seperate cooldown from the normal horizontal version.
* M-version recovers fairly quickly if followed up with 2X.
* '''{{clr|1|L}} Version:''' Zeta travels diagonally upwards. Good for basic anti-air combos.
* H-version can be used to extend combos in the corner by only doing the first two hits.
* '''{{clr|3|M}} Version:''' Zeta travels directly upwards. Good for some corner combo routes that save cooldowns, or for anti-airs where the opponent is directly above Zeta's head.
* '''{{clr|4|H}} Version:''' Like the horizontal variant, has 2 possible followups instead of 1. Has the same trajectory as the L version. Generally used in anti-air combos or as corner combo filler.
* All versions are air unblockable for the first strike, but not for any of the followups.
* Can be used raw as an anti-air for specific jump arcs or far jumps.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Spear of Arvess (Fall)</font>======
======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Spear of Arvess (Fall)</span>======
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{{MoveData
|name=Spear of Arvess (Fall)
|name=Spear of Arvess (Fall) {{Micon|6}}
|input=j.22X or j.S
|input=j.22X or j.S
|image=GBVS_Zeta_SpearOfArvessFall.png |caption=Mika Missile energy. She even got the twin-tail down.
|image=GBVS_Zeta_SpearOfArvessFall.png |caption=Mika Missile energy. She even got the twin-tail down.
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Same as Spear of Arvess, but Zeta attacks downwards from the air. Uses the ''same'' cooldown as the grounded, horizontal version. Massively unsafe on block, so use with caution.
* '''{{clr|1|L}} Version:''' Zeta travels diagonally downwards. Useful for some air-to-airs, or baiting anti-airs from far jumps or high jumps over the opponent.
* '''{{clr|3|M}} Version:''' Zeta travels directly downwards. Mainly just useful for baiting anti-airs while directly above an opponent.
* '''{{clr|4|H}} Version:''' Like the grounded variant, has 2 possible followups instead of 1. Has the same trajectory as the L version. Used similarly to the L version to bait anti-airs or escape the corner. The extra followups allow Zeta to keep herself a bit safer on block by dashing away or dashing into the ground as low as possible.
Performs a rush attack that can be canceled into a follow-up attack while in motion. L falls diagonally, M falls vertically, and H can cancel twice.
Performs a rush attack that can be canceled into a follow-up attack while in motion. L falls diagonally, M falls vertically, and H can cancel twice.
Shares cooldown with the grounded version. Can be made kinda safe if done not too high by ending in 3X. Can also be superjump-installed by doing 282X. It's really good against Percival's corner pressure as you can jump out of his fireball cancels and smack him with j.22L.
Shares cooldown with the grounded version. Can be made kinda safe if done not too high by ending in 3X. Can also be superjump-installed by doing 282X. It's really good against Percival's corner pressure as you can jump out of his fireball cancels and smack him with {{clr|1|j.22L}}.
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======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Spear of Arvess Follow-up</span>======
{{MoveData
|name=Spear of Arvess Follow-up
|input=Spear of Arvess > X
|image=GBVS_Zeta_SpearOfArvess.png |caption=
|data=
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All versions of Spear of Arvess (66X, 22X, j.22X) can be followed up with direction + button, allowing Zeta to perform up to 2 extra thrusts. The direction determines the direction she will travel in. The L and M versions can be followed up a single time, and all H versions can be followed up twice.
* Upwards followups (7X, 8X, 9X) do more damage than horizontal and downwards followups.
* A common tactic is to input 66X~6X on hit and 66X~4X on block, to gain corner carry on hit and retreat on block. This keeps Zeta relatively safe but she can be chased down by some specific specials and Skybound Arts.
* These followups can frametrap the opponent after the initial hit, but are incredibly unsafe on block, so use this strategy with caution.
* Okizeme varies depending on the followups used. 66X~6X~6X provides the easiest safejump for pogo okizeme, even midscreen.
* The correct sequence of followups can allow Zeta to extend her combos in the corner (or in some specific cases, midscreen), depending on the timing and the height of the opponent. See the [[GBVS/Zeta/Combos#Combos|Combos]] section for some combo examples using 66X and 22X.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Rhapsody</font>======
======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Rhapsody</span>======
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
|name=Rhapsody
|name=Rhapsody
|input=214X or 4S
|input=214X or 4S {{Micon|4}}
|image=GBVS_Zeta_Rhapsody.png |caption=For when you're too good to have a reversal.
|image=GBVS_Zeta_Rhapsody.png |caption=For when you're too good to have a reversal.
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Gets in a defensive stance that has armor until it's cancelled into a followup. L-version guards against overheads and highs, M-version guards against lows only, and H-version has 1f startup and guards against everything that isn't a grab. H-version also enhances the different followups.
Zeta turns her back and gets into a defensive stance. She will armor all hits until the move recovery begins, or until she cancels into one of the 3 followups. This is one of the best parry/armor type moves in the game, and is invaluable for Zeta's gameplay.


* You can use this to punish certain things other characters can't, for example Percivals fireball from a blockstring by armoring it then punish him with a followup.
* '''{{clr|1|L}} Version:''' Armors highs and jumping attacks. If you're not using the H version, you'll probably be using this version. Useful as an anti-air alternative for some tricky jump moves, or to call out some forward moving moves in neutral like Gran's [[GBVS/Gran#Overdrive Surge|Overdrive Surge]].
* You can cancel into the followups even if you don't guard anything and can be used as a combo-tool.
* '''{{clr|3|M}} Version:''' Armors lows. This version will likely see the least use, and in general if the trajectory of the move you're armoring is ambiguous, you're best just using the H version.
* Since the H-version gets armor from f1 it can be used as a reversal, and the followups aren't always easy to punish.
* '''{{clr|4|H}} Version:''' Armors all strike and projectile attacks. Unlike the L and M versions, this version has frame 1 startup, allowing it to be used as a reversal. Since this is armor, and not invincibility, using H Rhapsody in this manner will lose to throws. However, the armor can beat a number of safejump setups that will be safe to traditional DPs. All of the followups will be enhanced when performed from the H version of Rhapsody.
 
* The armor during Rhapsody allows Zeta to punish specific things that other characters can struggle to deal with, such as Percival's fireball traps.
* Unlike some other armor or parry type moves, spot dodging after your move is armored does not guarantee a punish due to the [[{{PAGENAME}}#Knee Assault|Knee Assault]] followup.
* The followups can be used regardless of if Zeta armors through something, allowing them to be used in combos. Good as an alternative combo ender from a midscreen auto combo hit if Spear of Arvess is on cooldown.
* Unlike some other armored moves in the game, like Katalina's [[GBVS/Katalina#Light Wall|Light Wall]], Zeta can actually armor multiple hits.
* None of the followups have any invincibility or armor, so they can be baited if the opponent uses a multi-hitting move to throw off the timing of her followup, or make it impossible for her to perform one safely.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Crimson Cleave</font>======
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Follows up Rhapsody with a horizontal cleave attack. It has a decent reach and can be a handy skill to keep the foe at arm's length.
Follows up Rhapsody with a horizontal cleave attack. It has a decent reach and can be a handy skill to keep the foe at arm's length.


As a followup from the H-version of Rhapsody it wallbounces, allowing followups in the corner.
* Furthest reaching followup from Rhapsody. Difficult to punish when spaced at max range.
* The slowest Rhapsody followup, so this is most likely to be interrupted by a multi-hitting move or an opponent's special.
* When performed from the H version of Rhapsody, will wallbounce on hit in the corner. Important to Zeta's optimal corner combos.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Rising Split</font>======
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Follows up Rhapsody with a vertical slash attack. It has a shorter reach than Crimson Cleave but a much faster start-up. It can be a handy skill to use at close range or as an anti-air.
Follows up Rhapsody with a vertical slash attack. It has a shorter reach than Crimson Cleave but a much faster start-up. It can be a handy skill to use at close range or as an anti-air.


On counter-hit you can get followups in the corner.
* Best followup from Rhapsody for dealing with air moves, and can be used occasionally as a raw anti-air without armoring anything.
* On counter hit, Zeta can dash {{clr|4|f.H}} or {{clr|3|f.M}} midscreen for a followup combo.
* When performed from the H version of Rhapsody, launches high enough for combos in the corner without counter hit.
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======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Knee Assault</font>======
======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Knee Assault</span>======
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Follows up Rhapsody with a jumping knee attack. Zeta can then perform midair attacks after jumping. It can be a handy skill to close the gap when going on the offensive. It is NOT, however, a good anti-air.
Follows up Rhapsody with a jumping knee attack. Zeta can then perform midair attacks (or block) after jumping. It can be a handy skill to close the gap when going on the offensive.
 
This is the best followup from a defensive point of view, with its speed you will either beat gatlings or crush/clash hits. It's also the safest on block since you'll be airborne and have buttons ready.


All versions of this has uses as a combo-tool in the corner, but it's not the greatest mixup-tool unfortunately.
* Fastest followup from Rhapsody, making it the best option in a reversal situation or to beat multi-hitting moves or cancels.
* Not generally a good raw anti-air unless you armor a jumping move first.
* Difficult to punish since Zeta has full air control after the leap. Can be used to escape the corner even if the opponent blocks on Zeta's wakeup since she'll cross behind them at an awkward angle to anti-air.
* Can be used to start pogo offense without a knockdown in the corner against an inattentive opponent, though this can be anti-aired.
* Acts as a launcher, with more air untech time on the opponent when performed from the H version. One of Zeta's best options to start corner combos when further away from the corner.
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==Skybound Art==
==Skybound Art==
======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Resolute Strike</font>======
======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Resolute Strike</span>======
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|name=Resolute Strike
|image=GBVS_Zeta_ResoluteStrike2.png |caption=
|image=GBVS_Zeta_ResoluteStrike2.png |caption=
|image2=GBVS_Zeta_ResoluteStrike.png |caption2=
|image2=GBVS_Zeta_ResoluteStrike.png |caption2=
|input=236236H or 236S (Air OK)
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Performs a powerful strike attack. When activated midair, Zeta dives diagonally toward the ground. Since this skill covers a long range, it can be used as a combo finisher from afar.
Performs a powerful strike attack. When activated midair, Zeta dives diagonally toward the ground. Since this skill covers a long range, it can be used as a combo finisher from afar.
* Can be option selected with meaty light normals when used as a reversal.
* Can be confirmed into from all of Zeta's main pokes from max range, granting her a powerful single-hit confirm when she has full meter.
* The air version can be used to confirm from Zeta's pogo offense while in the air, or as a risky way to bait anti-airs.
* Does 1000 less damage when connected from far range. Using the technical input will increase the range of the max-damage connect.
* Unfortunately, not amazing as an anti-projectile super unlike other forward moving supers.
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==Super Skybound Art==
==Super Skybound Art==
======<font style="visibility:hidden" size="0">Sirius Roar</font>======
======<span style="visibility:hidden;font-size:0">Sirius Roar</span>======
{{MoveData
{{MoveData
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|name=Sirius Roar
|image=GBVS_Zeta_SiriusRoar.png |caption=Fly YOU to the moon.
|image=GBVS_Zeta_SiriusRoar.png |caption=Fly YOU to the moon.
|image2=GBVS_Zeta_SiriusRoar2.png |caption2=
|image2=GBVS_Zeta_SiriusRoar2.png |caption2=
|input=236236U or 236S+U
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Performs a powerful rising attack. If connected at close range, Zeta will perform an enhanced version for increased damage.
Performs a powerful rising attack. If connected at close range, Zeta will perform an enhanced version for increased damage. Aside from the raw damage output, this super is generally worse than Zeta's Skybound Art.


Sadly this is not a good reversal, nor is it a good anti-air. I wouldn't advice anyone to use this outside of combos.
* Can be option selected with meaty light normals when used as a reversal.
* Almost never gets the full connect when used as an anti-air, and can easily whiff on many jump angles due to the trajectory.
* Awkward trajectory makes this difficult to use outside of corner combos or autocombo confirms. Cannot be confirmed into from her far normals.
* Places Zeta midscreen, quite far from the opponent regardless of easy or technical input, making her okizeme somewhat weak. Try to use this when it will kill the opponent.
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Revision as of 03:22, 5 July 2020

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overview
Overview

Zeta is a mid-range, offense oriented character who uses her strong pokes, projectile and mobility to harass the opponent into the corner, where she boats some of the strongest okizeme in the game. Her wide variety of tools allows her to play at a range of paces and styles, though she can struggle while on the back foot due to her somewhat inconsistent defensive options.

"Spear of Arvess! Show me your strength!"
Lore:This fearless fighter belongs to the Society, an organization which hunts primal beasts. She has formed a contract with the seal weapon known as the Spear of Arvess.

She and her partner Vaseraga are charged by the Society with a variety of missions. Though the two often butt heads, each has the other's complete trust. Perhaps it is the contrast between Zeta's upbeat but stubborn personality and Vaseraga's unshakable calm which makes them such good partners.

In addition to the fierce mid-range spear attacks which keep her enemies at a distance, Zeta also has a talent for lightning-quick aerial combat.
Voice:English: Mela Lee/Japanese: Kana Hanazawa

 Zeta  Zeta is an offense-oriented character who uses a mix of footsies and rushdown to attack from many ranges and angles.

Pros
Cons
  • Good Pokes: Zeta boasts pokes with above-average range in f.M, 2M and f.H, all of which combo consistently into Spear of Arvess for excellent corner carry.
  • Air Mobility: Zeta has good air mobility using Spear of Arvess (Fall), which allows her to change her jump arc and delay her jump timing in order to bait anti-airs, go over opponents' grounded pokes, or simply escape a sticky situation.
  • BeamA projectile which occupies the entirety of its flight path for the duration of its active frames. Projectile: Zeta's projectile, Infinite Wonders, has slow startup and recovery but travels full screen almost instantly, making it excellent to deter your opponent's projectile usage and check them from a distance.
  • Aggressive Counter: Zeta's Rhapsody is a multi-followup counter that can be used offensively and defensively in order to augment her gameplan.
  • Strong Okizeme: Zeta's j.U, which provides up to 3 overheads in sequence, can be used in tandem with her other air normals, empty lows, and empty jump throws to create scary okizeme.
  • Slow Mediums: Zeta's pokes are slower than average, which makes her ability to abareAn attack during the opponent's pressure, intended to interrupt it. in close range awkward.
  • Mediocre Pressure: Zeta's pressure options, outside of okizeme, are limited and linear. She only has 2 plus on block normals, 2L and c.L, and no safe ways to frametrap with special cancels.
  • Lackluster Reversals: Zeta's Rhapsody is an inconsistent reversal because it loses to throws, and the heavy followup can be anti-aired on reaction. Her Skybound and Super Skybound Arts are also both slow and can be option selected with meaty lights.


GBVS Zeta Nameplate.png
GBVS Zeta Portrait.png

Normal Moves

c.L
c.L
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Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta attacks with the back of her spear. Her fastest normal, and a good normal for pressure that allows you link into other moves or hit confirm directly using the autocombo.

  • Links into 2L and c.M.
  • Generally requires at least one auto-combo hit to comfortably combo into any specials on cancel.

c.M
c.M
GBVS Zeta cM.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Knee to the face. Combos from c.L and 2L naturally and is her best route out of a close light hit. The autocombo out of this can be used to hit confirm or end blockstrings safely, but pressing this generally ends your turn.

  • Unlike most c.M's, does not link into itself on crouching or counter hit.

c.H
c.H
GBVS Zeta cH.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta's optimal damage starter at close range. Safe on block, so can be occasionally used as a callout meaty or as a delayed frametrap option.

  • Has some very niche applications as a close range anti-air, but in general 2H is your go-to option at close range.
  • Links into itself or f.H on counter hit, depending on range.
  • Combos into nearly all of Zeta's specials, including meterless Rhapsody followups, but does not combo into H Infinite Wonders (at least one auto-combo hit is still required without counter-hit).

Auto Combo
Auto Combo
GBVS Zeta cXX.png
GBVS Zeta cXXX.png
Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
XX
XXX

Standard auto combo normals. The first hit of auto combo is generally required to combo into H Infinite Wonders without counter-hit, which somewhat gates her maximum damage. Performing the full auto combo can be occasionally useful in some of Zeta's more specific juggles, but in general it should be avoided in order to not reduce the damage and increase the combo limit.

  • Auto combo on block canceled into 5U is a true blockstring and can be a good way to push the opponent into the corner, even on block.

f.L
f.L
GBVS Zeta fL.png
Good ol' Ryu st.Hk
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta kicks in front of her. This normal is fast and has good range for a light normal, but Zeta's foot will whiff on crouchers, low-profiling moves, and shorter characters like Charlotta. Use with caution when poking.

  • Combos into L or H Spear of Arvess, with the former being somewhat inconsistent at further ranges.

f.M
f.M
GBVS Zeta fM.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

One of Zeta's main pokes. f.M allows Zeta to control the mid range by poking the opponent and intercepting approach attempts thanks to the range it has. The slow speed can make it somewhat more awkward to use inside of its max range, where other characters' pokes may be faster, but at tip range it can outrange many similar medium pokes from other characters.

  • Combos into L or H Spear of Arvess. From absolute max range, H Spear of Arvess is required to get a combo.
  • Can be cancelled into L Infinite Wonders on block for chip damage, or 5U to harass the opponent for some minor push into the corner.

f.H
f.H
GBVS Zeta fH.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Very similar f.H to some of the shoto characters like Gran and Djeeta. Being faster than f.M, it is generally one of Zeta's best whiff punish options as well as being useful for crushing lower priority pokes pre-emptively.

  • Has applications as a far anti-air against jumps where 2H would whiff, and is surprisingly consistent in this context.
  • Range is somewhat worse than f.M and 2M in favor of heavy priority.
  • Combos into all versions of Spear of Arvess. M Spear of Arvess is optimal but may not combo from further ranges, so be aware of your spacing.

2L
2L
GBVS Zeta 2L.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta's best pressure normal. Hits low, range and can link into itself up to 3 times if started from a running hit. Good use of this in stagger and throw pressure is Zeta's main way of opening up opponents without pogo mixup.

  • Links into c.L, f.L, and c.M on normal hit.
  • Links into 2U on crouching hit. Important for crouching confirms since f.L will whiff on crouchers. Confirming 2 of these normals into f.L or 2U depending on the opponent's standing or crouching state is an important route for Zeta's pressure to be rewarding.
  • Sees use in pogo okizeme as a surprise low option.

2M
2M
GBVS Zeta 2M.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta's other main poke, in tandem with f.M. This normal has slightly worse range than the standing variant but is faster, and is her main method of checking Cross Overs or dashes from a distance. The faster speed also makes this normal a very strong whiff punish option in tandem with f.H

  • Combos into L or H Spear of Arvess. L Spear is generally consistent outside of hitting extended hurtboxes, such as on a whiff punish.
  • Can be cancelled into L Infinite Wonders on block for chip damage, or 5U to harass the opponent for some minor push into the corner.

2H
2H
GBVS Zeta 2H.png
They laugh no more
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta's main anti-air is scarily consistent at close range. The short horizontal range means it can be baited by far jumps and empty jumps, which can leave you open to whiff punishment, but in close range, it will beat jump attacks.

  • Combos into Spear of Arvess (Rise) consistently, regardless of counter hit, granting her some of the most consistent anti-air conversions in the game. The version used will depend on the angle the opponent is anti-aired, with L and H being better when the opponent is in front of you, and M being better when the opponent is above or behind you.
  • Can juggle into f.H on counter hit, which can be useful for better corner carry or as an alternative conversion if Spear of Arvess (Rise) is on cooldown.

2U
2U
GBVS Zeta 2U.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta's sweep. The 2-hit nature of this sweep make it a unique, if somewhat specific move. The long animation makes this move very dangerous to whiff, but the fast startup on the first hit makes this one of Zeta's best close-range punish starters, such as on moves like Charlotta's Holy Ladder. Like most 2Us, this grants a hard knockdown and an easily timed safe jump after, being one of Zeta's preferred combo enders to start her pogo okizeme.

  • Both hits are a true blockstring and cannot be interrupted, but you must manually block both hits low.
  • Both hits are special cancelable.
  • Combos into L and H Spear of Arvess. L Spear tends to be pretty finnicky outside of point blank range, so when in doubt, use H instead.
  • Can be kept safe on block by cancelling into L Infinite Wonders, but this cancel can be avoided with Cross Over and punished.
  • The 2 hits make this one of Zeta's easiest single-hit confirms into her Skybound Art.

j.L
j.L
GBVS Zeta jL.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Relatively standard j.L that is active until landing.

  • Can be used to catch opponents jumping out of pressure, or moves like Lancelot's H Turbulenz.
  • Sees some use in Zeta's safe jump okizeme to as an alternative to j.U in order to setup blockstrings into an immediate low, such as j.L into 2U.

j.M
j.M
GBVS Zeta jM.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta's best crossup normal. Has to hit relatively deep to be able to link into grounded normals.

  • Rhapsody's H followup into this normal can be a somewhat gimmicky method of escaping a bad situation and creating counter-pressure.
  • Sees use in Zeta's pogo okizeme as a method to confirm into her air Skybound Art or as a frametrap option after a j.U.

j.H
j.H
GBVS Zeta jH.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta's longest ranged, highest damage jump normal. Easiest to link into a combo on landing.

  • Can be used for some far midscreen safejumps.
  • Sees use in Zeta's pogo okizeme as a frametrap option after a j.U.
  • Also used as combo filler after combos using Rhapsody's H followup in the corner.

j.U
j.U
GBVS Zeta jU.png
Pogo!
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Shades of Chun-Li. This normal can be repeated up to twice on hit or block, with each hitting overhead. This concept forms the crux of Zeta's okizeme and offensive mixup.

  • Carries the opponent up with you on hit, but it only moves you upwards on block.
  • When performed midscreen, the later j.Us in the sequence can cross-up the opponent, though this can be option selected with the Guard button.
  • When the first j.U is performed low enough, all 3 j.Us in the sequence will be safe to reversals, and not just the first.
  • Any jump normal can be performed after a j.U hits or is blocked, which can create frametraps on block.
  • Pogo sequence can be dropped, allowing Zeta to land and perform a low-hitting 2L to catch an opponent attempting to block the full sequence.
  • 2 hits of j.U into j.M can be used to confirm Zeta's air Skybound Art, letting her confirm out of her pogo okizeme very easily without a grounded combo.

Unique Action

Signo Drive
Signo Drive
5U Sin and Mai players be like
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta stabs repeatedly with Arvess. This move's duration can be extended by mashing the input. Signo Drive's main purpose is to push the opponent into the corner and into Zeta's optimal poking range. This leaves the opponent standing, so they can be checked with far normals after to keep them in place.

  • Does not deal any chip damage on block
  • Mashing the move fully leaves Zeta plus on block, but generally too far to exploit the frame advantage thoroughly
  • Final hits may begin to whiff if mashed too long on block
  • Useful alternative as a cancel from far pokes if Spear of Arvess is on cooldown for extra damage and corner carry
  • Using Rhapsody directly after this is blocked can catch antsy opponents attempting to poke out of Zeta's pressure

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw
Ground Throw
GBVS Zeta Throw.png
forward
GBVS Zeta BackThrow.png
back
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta kicks and then throws the opponent full screen. Grants a hard knockdown, so she can dash up for okizeme despite the distance. In the corner, an immediate high jump will grant an easy safejump to start pogo okizeme.

Air Throw
Air Throw
GBVS Zeta AirThrow.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta throws the opponent down to the ground in front of her. Useful as an air-to-air option or against opponents with strong anti-air baiting options. A neutral jump after this will grant a safejump for pogo okizeme.

Overhead Attack
Overhead Attack
GBVS Zeta OverheadAttack.png
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Zeta's overhead. Necessary to use in tandem with her throw to open up opponents without pogo okizeme. Expect to use this a lot.

  • Like all overheads, will avoid throws and counter hit punish them, leading to massive, optimal combos on a throw bait.
  • Will also avoid throws defensively, granting strong punishes on a defensive throw read. Useful, since Zeta's reversal loses to throws.
  • If timed meaty enough, can link into light normals without counter hit.

Special Moves

Infinite Wonders
Infinite Wonders GBVS Fireball.png
236X or 5S The move to annoy everyone with.
Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
L
M
H

Zeta's projectile. The slow startup and recovery make this projectile a high commitment, but the near-instant travel time allows it to blow through every other projectile in the game, even H projectiles. While it is only safe from about 3/4ths screen or further, proper use of this projectile will allow you to get into Zeta's poking range more easily, as you frustrate your opponents out of using their projectile, or entice them to jump.

  • L Version: The fastest version, in both startup and recovery. Main version to use generically.
  • M Version: Slower startup. Can be delayed by holding down the button, which can catch antsy opponents attempting to Dodge or Cross Over through the beam. Knocks down (and wall-bounces) on counter hit, allowing Zeta to approach.
  • H Version: Hits twice at close range, and wallbounces in the corner. Zeta's best launcher, though she has to use at least 1 hit of her auto combo to combo into it.
  • Corner combos starting with the H version of Infinite Wonders are generally long enough for the cooldown to regenerate by the end.
  • In general, having this move on cooldown is very bad for Zeta's neutral, and the H version provides no extra hits from far range unlike other projectiles, so avoid using it outside of corner combos.

Spear of Arvess
Spear of Arvess GBVS Charge.png
66X or 6S Beowulf's back, in anime form!
Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
L
M
H

Performs a rush attack that can be canceled into a follow-up attack while in motion. Zeta's main confirm special. Without this move available, Zeta's options from her far pokes are quite limited, so managing this cooldown is quite important.

  • L Version: The general version you'll combo into the most. Generally combos consistently from her medium pokes after the 1.2.1 patch.
  • M Version: Slower, but travels further than the L version. Only combos from f.H or auto combo.
  • H Version: Has 2 possible followups instead of just 1. Great for corner carry and midscreen pogo okizeme, though be wary of having this move on cooldown.

Spear of Arvess (Rise)
Spear of Arvess (Rise) GBVS Uppunch.png
22X or 2S Zeta mains playing airdashers while others still stuck with ground footsies.
Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
L
M
H

Same as Spear of Arvess, but Zeta attacks upwards for the first hit rather than horizontally. Uses a seperate cooldown from the normal horizontal version.

  • L Version: Zeta travels diagonally upwards. Good for basic anti-air combos.
  • M Version: Zeta travels directly upwards. Good for some corner combo routes that save cooldowns, or for anti-airs where the opponent is directly above Zeta's head.
  • H Version: Like the horizontal variant, has 2 possible followups instead of 1. Has the same trajectory as the L version. Generally used in anti-air combos or as corner combo filler.
  • All versions are air unblockable for the first strike, but not for any of the followups.
  • Can be used raw as an anti-air for specific jump arcs or far jumps.

Spear of Arvess (Fall)
Spear of Arvess (Fall) GBVS Charge.png
j.22X or j.S Mika Missile energy. She even got the twin-tail down.
Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
L
M
H

Same as Spear of Arvess, but Zeta attacks downwards from the air. Uses the same cooldown as the grounded, horizontal version. Massively unsafe on block, so use with caution.

  • L Version: Zeta travels diagonally downwards. Useful for some air-to-airs, or baiting anti-airs from far jumps or high jumps over the opponent.
  • M Version: Zeta travels directly downwards. Mainly just useful for baiting anti-airs while directly above an opponent.
  • H Version: Like the grounded variant, has 2 possible followups instead of 1. Has the same trajectory as the L version. Used similarly to the L version to bait anti-airs or escape the corner. The extra followups allow Zeta to keep herself a bit safer on block by dashing away or dashing into the ground as low as possible.

Performs a rush attack that can be canceled into a follow-up attack while in motion. L falls diagonally, M falls vertically, and H can cancel twice. Shares cooldown with the grounded version. Can be made kinda safe if done not too high by ending in 3X. Can also be superjump-installed by doing 282X. It's really good against Percival's corner pressure as you can jump out of his fireball cancels and smack him with j.22L.

Spear of Arvess Follow-up
Spear of Arvess Follow-up
Spear of Arvess > X
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

All versions of Spear of Arvess (66X, 22X, j.22X) can be followed up with direction + button, allowing Zeta to perform up to 2 extra thrusts. The direction determines the direction she will travel in. The L and M versions can be followed up a single time, and all H versions can be followed up twice.

  • Upwards followups (7X, 8X, 9X) do more damage than horizontal and downwards followups.
  • A common tactic is to input 66X~6X on hit and 66X~4X on block, to gain corner carry on hit and retreat on block. This keeps Zeta relatively safe but she can be chased down by some specific specials and Skybound Arts.
  • These followups can frametrap the opponent after the initial hit, but are incredibly unsafe on block, so use this strategy with caution.
  • Okizeme varies depending on the followups used. 66X~6X~6X provides the easiest safejump for pogo okizeme, even midscreen.
  • The correct sequence of followups can allow Zeta to extend her combos in the corner (or in some specific cases, midscreen), depending on the timing and the height of the opponent. See the Combos section for some combo examples using 66X and 22X.

Rhapsody
Rhapsody
214X or 4S GBVS Reversal.png For when you're too good to have a reversal.
Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
L
M
H

Zeta turns her back and gets into a defensive stance. She will armor all hits until the move recovery begins, or until she cancels into one of the 3 followups. This is one of the best parry/armor type moves in the game, and is invaluable for Zeta's gameplay.

  • L Version: Armors highs and jumping attacks. If you're not using the H version, you'll probably be using this version. Useful as an anti-air alternative for some tricky jump moves, or to call out some forward moving moves in neutral like Gran's Overdrive Surge.
  • M Version: Armors lows. This version will likely see the least use, and in general if the trajectory of the move you're armoring is ambiguous, you're best just using the H version.
  • H Version: Armors all strike and projectile attacks. Unlike the L and M versions, this version has frame 1 startup, allowing it to be used as a reversal. Since this is armor, and not invincibility, using H Rhapsody in this manner will lose to throws. However, the armor can beat a number of safejump setups that will be safe to traditional DPs. All of the followups will be enhanced when performed from the H version of Rhapsody.
  • The armor during Rhapsody allows Zeta to punish specific things that other characters can struggle to deal with, such as Percival's fireball traps.
  • Unlike some other armor or parry type moves, spot dodging after your move is armored does not guarantee a punish due to the Knee Assault followup.
  • The followups can be used regardless of if Zeta armors through something, allowing them to be used in combos. Good as an alternative combo ender from a midscreen auto combo hit if Spear of Arvess is on cooldown.
  • Unlike some other armored moves in the game, like Katalina's Light Wall, Zeta can actually armor multiple hits.
  • None of the followups have any invincibility or armor, so they can be baited if the opponent uses a multi-hitting move to throw off the timing of her followup, or make it impossible for her to perform one safely.

Crimson Cleave
Crimson Cleave
Rhapsody > L
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Follows up Rhapsody with a horizontal cleave attack. It has a decent reach and can be a handy skill to keep the foe at arm's length.

  • Furthest reaching followup from Rhapsody. Difficult to punish when spaced at max range.
  • The slowest Rhapsody followup, so this is most likely to be interrupted by a multi-hitting move or an opponent's special.
  • When performed from the H version of Rhapsody, will wallbounce on hit in the corner. Important to Zeta's optimal corner combos.

Rising Split
Rising Split
Rhapsody > M
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Follows up Rhapsody with a vertical slash attack. It has a shorter reach than Crimson Cleave but a much faster start-up. It can be a handy skill to use at close range or as an anti-air.

  • Best followup from Rhapsody for dealing with air moves, and can be used occasionally as a raw anti-air without armoring anything.
  • On counter hit, Zeta can dash f.H or f.M midscreen for a followup combo.
  • When performed from the H version of Rhapsody, launches high enough for combos in the corner without counter hit.

Knee Assault
Knee Assault
Rhapsody > H
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Follows up Rhapsody with a jumping knee attack. Zeta can then perform midair attacks (or block) after jumping. It can be a handy skill to close the gap when going on the offensive.

  • Fastest followup from Rhapsody, making it the best option in a reversal situation or to beat multi-hitting moves or cancels.
  • Not generally a good raw anti-air unless you armor a jumping move first.
  • Difficult to punish since Zeta has full air control after the leap. Can be used to escape the corner even if the opponent blocks on Zeta's wakeup since she'll cross behind them at an awkward angle to anti-air.
  • Can be used to start pogo offense without a knockdown in the corner against an inattentive opponent, though this can be anti-aired.
  • Acts as a launcher, with more air untech time on the opponent when performed from the H version. One of Zeta's best options to start corner combos when further away from the corner.

Skybound Art

Resolute Strike
Resolute Strike
236236H or 236S (Air OK)
Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
Ground
Air

Performs a powerful strike attack. When activated midair, Zeta dives diagonally toward the ground. Since this skill covers a long range, it can be used as a combo finisher from afar.

  • Can be option selected with meaty light normals when used as a reversal.
  • Can be confirmed into from all of Zeta's main pokes from max range, granting her a powerful single-hit confirm when she has full meter.
  • The air version can be used to confirm from Zeta's pogo offense while in the air, or as a risky way to bait anti-airs.
  • Does 1000 less damage when connected from far range. Using the technical input will increase the range of the max-damage connect.
  • Unfortunately, not amazing as an anti-projectile super unlike other forward moving supers.

Super Skybound Art

Sirius Roar
Sirius Roar
236236U or 236S+U Fly YOU to the moon.
Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln

Performs a powerful rising attack. If connected at close range, Zeta will perform an enhanced version for increased damage. Aside from the raw damage output, this super is generally worse than Zeta's Skybound Art.

  • Can be option selected with meaty light normals when used as a reversal.
  • Almost never gets the full connect when used as an anti-air, and can easily whiff on many jump angles due to the trajectory.
  • Awkward trajectory makes this difficult to use outside of corner combos or autocombo confirms. Cannot be confirmed into from her far normals.
  • Places Zeta midscreen, quite far from the opponent regardless of easy or technical input, making her okizeme somewhat weak. Try to use this when it will kill the opponent.

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