GGXRD-R2/Faust

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Overview

Overview

The charismatic Dr. Faust is a fine choice for a player looking for a simple, yet strong character focused on space control and a little luck.

Faust is a fundamentals based spacing character who aims to dominate neutral via long/range normals and items thrown with item tossGGXRD Faust WhatCouldThisBe.pngGuardStartupRecoveryTotal 23 [35]Advantage-. He also rules the skies with very good air normals, making it very difficult for the opponent to find an opening, even without being hampered by items. Faust can also run strong mixups with a "command grab" (proximity unblockable) and a variety of overheads which, combined with various items, make for a deadly okizeme game. If he's lucky, the items Faust tosses out can shift the game in his favor, ranging from moving hitboxes or large projectiles that can defend him, to status effects, food, and jump pads. With all these abilities combined, Faust is capable of creating very chaotic games.

On the other hand, Faust is held back by fairly slow normals, making countering the opponent a bit more difficult. He also does not have very strong defensive options if his opponent steals a turn, and his taller hitbox, slow airdash, and long wakeup means escaping pressure is a more uphill battle for Faust than other characters.

Overall, Faust has both straight-forward combos and a simple game plan which makes him a strong choice for beginners to pick up, while the focus on fundamentals and adaptation means he's also difficult to master.
Faust
GGXRD-R Faust Portrait.png
Defense
x1.00
Guts Rating
0
Weight
[100] Medium
Stun Resistance
65
Prejump
3F
Backdash
13F (1~7F invuln)
Wakeup Timing
25F (Face Up)/ 29F (Face Down)
Unique Movement Options
Crawl
Slow Air Dash
Fastest Attack
5P (6F), 214H (5F)
Reversals
5D (1-11F Strike), 236236S (11+1F)

 Faust is a spacing character that uses long ranged normals and random items to keep his opponent at bay.

Pros
Cons
  • Spicy Zoning: Faust's scalpel normals (like f.SGGXRD Faust f.S.pngGuardMidStartup11Recovery18Advantage-8, 5HGGXRD Faust 5H.pngGuardMidStartup9Recovery17Advantage-2 and especially j.HGGXRD Faust j.H.pngGuardHigh / AirStartup9Recovery12Advantage-) control space on the ground with ease. Against airborne opponents, Faust has 5KGGXRD Faust 5K.pngGuardMidStartup7Recovery11Advantage-5 and 6PGGXRD Faust 6P.pngGuardMidStartup7Recovery23Advantage-12 to swat opponents out of the sky. Approaching him at all can be difficult.
  • Items: Item TossGGXRD Faust WhatCouldThisBe.pngGuardStartupRecoveryTotal 23 [35]Advantage- throws out a randomized item from Faust's arsenal, all of which give him good options for controlling the screen. Many of Faust's items are excellent and benefit him greatly.
  • Mix-Ups: With an instant overheadGGXRD Faust j.2K.pngGuardAllStartup12Recovery4 After LandingAdvantage-, proximity unblockableGGXRD Faust HackNSlash.pngGuardUnblockable: 175000, All*7Startup5Recovery12Advantage-, and a multi-hit jump cancellable lowGGXRD Faust 2K.pngGuardLowStartup7Recovery5Advantage+1, Faust bathes in excellent mixup tools.
  • Surprisingly Good Pressure: For a zoner, Faust has great pressure since most of his moves are jump-cancellable. Huge blockstun on j.2K and corner control using anti-airs and items make him rather fearsome once he's gotten a knockdown.
  • Excellent Defense: Faust can go over numerous attacks given a 4 to 6 frame window thanks to a defensive jump > j.2K and a good rising hurtbox. Furthermore, he has an invulnerable 5DGGXRD Faust 5D.pngGuardHighStartup26Recovery15Advantage-3 that can be YRC'ed.
  • Low Profile: Fausts crawl allows him to go under many high hitting normals that opponents may attempt to use both in pressure and in neutral, giving Faust unique options to go around many characters options in neutral
  • Long Body: Large hurtbox while getting hit makes him subject to many strong combos, even with his average defensive stats.
  • Slow and Thin Normals: His fastest normalGGXRD Faust 5P.pngGuardMidStartup6Recovery6Advantage+2 has 6 frames of start up, which is 1 frame more than the average character, and many attacks have lengthy recovery that can allow a savvy opponent to approach Faust if he's reckless with his pokes. Their narrow hitboxes also make them easy to low-profile, particular by characters such as Sol
  • Airdash: Faust's unique airdash is much longer than average, and can often make escaping the corner against tighter pressure more difficult than other characters, though it can be cancelled into his Faultless Defense Cancel throughout much of the duration to make anti-airing Faust less predictable than it would be otherwise
  • Lengthy Wakeup: Faust's Face-Down wakeup time is quite long, subjecting Faust to character specific okizeme that may be much more difficult for him to escape than for other characters.

Normal Moves

5P

5K

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
30 Mid 7 8 11 -5

An amazing jump-checker and anti-air that can catch IAD An air dash performed from a standing position as quickly and as low to the ground as possible from a jump. Done by inputting 956 754, and depending on the game, using a dash macro right after a jump.s or space against taller characters.

Because it has several active frames and recovers quickly, its a great move to keep on hand in neutral, though opponents can usually run under it pretty easily. Converting off of 5K can greatly increase Faust's damage output, as it can be combo'd into a PogoGGXRD Faust SpearPointCentripetalDance.pngGuardMidStartup17Recovery7Advantage+3 ender.

Combos into all of its gatlings except 5D on normal grounded hit, and can be jump cancelled for quick conversions off anti-air hits.

  • Knockback/wall-stick on counter hit

Gatling Options: c.S, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 2D, 5D

c.S

f.S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
34 Mid 11 4 18 -8

Faust's most notorious long poke and dominant neutral option. Has high recovery, so watch for jumping and make sure it tags the opponent. Some characters can low profile or 6P it. Despite this, f.S is an absolute staple in Faust's arsenal. Cancelling max range f.S into item throwGGXRD Faust WhatCouldThisBe.pngGuardStartupRecoveryTotal 23 [35]Advantage- is a great way to get Faust's game started.

While it technically combos into 5H, most of the time the pushback on hit or sheer range difference will cause it to whiff.

  • f.S RRC into 41236KGGXRD Faust Rerere.pngGuardMidStartup21Recovery18Advantage-11 gives Faust a VERY long ranged combo starter.
  • Can be YRC'd during its startup to abort mission, which is also useful for f.S OSRCing f.S at a certain timing will YRC on whiff or RRC on hit

Gatling Options: 5H, 5D

5H

5D

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
5D 25 High 26 2 15 -3 1~11F Strike
24~29F Reflect
40~42F Strike
5D Reflect 10 [20] All 1

The closest thing to a meterless reversal Faust has, but try to only use if agains something with a long whiff recovery. One frame slower than his other grounded overhead; It's shorter, and a bit easier to see, but it doesn't suffer as much recovery on whiff. Faust can also use 5D to bat items he throws out at various angles.

  • Cannot be cancelled except on hit into homing dash/jump.
  • Can be YRCed early for ~11f of strike invuln.

Reflect

5D can also be used to bat opponents' projectiles as well. This will nullify their projectile and create a baseball which will fly toward the opponent at an upward angle, and if it hits them, you get to laugh. Timing the reflect as early as possible causes the ball to fly diagonally upwards at a high speed, a late reflect makes it travel in an arc. Since the startup is so long, it's difficult to time this properly or use it effectively.

Also, in the case of multi-hitting projectiles, Faust can only bat the first hit and get hit by the rest. Whether that trade and reset is to Faust's advantage is very situational.

  • Values in [ ] are when Faust reflects on first 2 possible frames.

6P

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
32 Mid 7 3 23 -12 1~6 Above Knees

Another of Faust's many good anti-airs. Blessed with above-knees invincibility, but be wary, as it ends 1 frame before the move goes active. While it's great as an anti-air, it lacks a significant horizontal hitbox and can be gone under easily in some situations. There is also a dead zone between the hitbox and Faust's collision box which can lead to some awkward whiffs if the opponent is too close to him.

Has no gatlings, is super minus on block, and leaves Faust wide open on whiff. Use with care.

  • Usually trades advantageously. Can follow up with 5K.

6H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
70 High 25 9 45 -35

Standing overhead with an odd starting animation that catches many off guard.

6H is an extremely long range overhead that leads to huge damage as a starter. Slightly faster than his other grounded overhead, but not as fast as drill cancelFaultless Defense startup cancel of j.2K j.K. It's a very tempting move to throw out, but be careful as it has huge recovery on whiff, and can be very punishable if not canceled.

One of 3 moves that will combo into 236S on normal hit, and on a counter hit, 41236K.

2P

2K

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
12×3 Low 7 3,3,6 5 +1

2K has 3 parts that all hit low. It's Faust's best meaty Hitting an opponent to cover the moment as they lose invincibility. The most common one is performing an attack early on okizeme to gain frame advantage and bait reversals., great for frame traps, mixups, can be used on occasion as an anti-air, and can even be used to bait bursts. It's the epitome of versatility with its only downside being that it really doesn't function as a poke.

Combos into f.S or 5H off any raw hit (though Faust can't be in range to hit with the first and do f.S). Will ONLY combo to 2D on counter-hit, and only if it was the third hit. Links into 2P for combo after the third hit.

Each hit of 2K can be jump cancelled, which gives Faust easy access to high-low mixups through 2K > jc > j.2K FDC > j.K (see general strategy for more information on Faultless Drill Cancel)

  • Gatling to f.S won't come out if Faust is too close to the opponent.
  • Faust can whiff cancel the ending frames into 2P

Gatling Options: f.S, 5H, 5D, 2D

2S

2H

2D

j.P

j.K

j.2K

j.S

j.H

j.D

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

Air Throw

Dead Angle Attack

Blitz Attack

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
Blitz Attack 50 Mid (15-48)+13 3 20 -2 1~Button release: Blitz
Blitz Attack Max Charge 50 Mid 50+13 3 20 +5 1~50F: Blitz

Faust's defensive options without meter are a bit gimmicky, as things like jump into drill need a frame window he won't always possess. With that in mind, it's never a bad idea to keep 25 meter on hand to try to Blitz the opponent away. Using a Blitz or dead angle at the right time (early enough into a disadvantaged situation) is a small thing that can often propel Faust into the lead.

Additionally, because Faust's Gold IK is insanely fast, he is able to Blitz attacks and IK the opponent in some situations, but this is not an important foundational strategy.

Taunt (Face FLASH!)

Taunt

Special Moves

Rerere Thrust

41236K

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
41236K 20 Mid 21 12 18 -11
41236K > 4 +7
Pull > 236P 40 Mid 7 12 12
Pull > 236P > 236P Total 32 1~32F Strike
Pull > 236P > 236P > 236P 80 Mid 43 8 18 1~40F Strike

Thrust (also known as "Scalpel") is a combo tool used in hit confirms at longer ranges, especially on counter hit. Despite being negative, it's generally unpunishable on block.

On block, it's a great option to cancel into after long range pokes since it pushes them back, and leads to good damage if it connects. Items might ruin or change the combo, and many players will try to burst after "Pull Back" so be ready to adapt. Also, after "Pull Back" Faust can link a normal for an alternative combo, which can be useful if they hit something on the way over.

Be careful throwing it out often, because it has a lengthy recovery on whiff and can be easily low-profiled or stuffed at full range by some characters.

Hack n' Slash

214H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
16×8 Unblockable: 175000, All*7 5 48 12

Hack n' Slash (aka "Mettagiri") is a "proximity unblockable" which actually just functions as a handy command grab. On the first frame after inputting it, the move checks if the opponent is in range and in a grabbable state (e.g. not airborne or throw invulnerable) and if they are, the move activates, otherwise the whiff animation plays. Once it's activated, it can catch them even if they try to jump away, but only the first hit is unblockable. Can be followed up with a meterless combo in the corner.

Although it only activates in the same situation as a throw, it's still considered a strike. This means:

  • It's burstable and can be blitzed
  • Neither Faust nor the opponent are immune to damage from on-screen effects, so Faust can get hit out of the attack within the first couple of frames from lingering things like Dizzy's ScytheGGXRD-R Dizzy ForPuttingOutTheLight.pngGuardAllStartup17RecoveryTotal 50Advantage-14 or even his own Bomb.
    • This also means it can be used to combo into things Faust is immune to, like Meteors or chibis. The damage will be scaled though.

Going My Way

j.236H

From the Front/Behind/Above

214P/K/S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
214P 44 All 63 2 25 -13 21~42F Strike,43~52F Full,53~57F Low(Full excluding head),53~89F Throw
214K 44 All 63 2 25 -13 21~42F Strike,43~52F Full,53~57F Low(Full excluding head),53~89F Throw
214S 38 High 52 Until Landing 32 -26 21~42F Strike
43~47F Full

All versions are punishable, all have lengthy startup, and all can be avoided or blocked by jumping diagonally and using faultless defense in the air. Front hits in front, Behind crosses them up, and Above tracks them and hits with an air unblockable overhead. Where the moves really excel lies in the fact that they can be YRCed before or after the teleport. This lets Faust teleport next to the opponent anywhere on screen and react to whatever they are doing for a punish. The moves are still gimmicky as hell though, so use them infrequently to maintain the surprise factor.

  • Above version can be used to combo right after a character gets knocked up by a Jump Pad.
  • Above version gives ground bounce on normal hit, allowing Faust to convert on hit into an air combo.
Version ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling. Level
LevelHitstopStanding HitstunCrouching HitstunGround BlockGround Instant Block
Lv.01110109-2
Lv.112121311-3
Lv.213141513-3
Lv.314171816-4
Lv.415192018-4
RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked. RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
214P Initial: 80% 2 10 7
214K 2 10 7
214S 2 10 7

214P:

  • Item startup at 13F [25F]
  • Values in [ ] are for Charged version

214K: 214S:

  • Startup to hit standing Sol is 64F
  • Switches to Bounce Recovery Animation on hit or block
  • Bounce Recovery Animation: Until landing+6
  • Frame advantage is against Sol

Spear Point Centripetal Dance

236S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
44 Mid 17 4 7 +3

236S is a core special for combos. The move leaves Faust in Pogo Stance, which has a handbag of tricks, but if not in a combo, Faust is extremely vulnerable in this stance. Can be used to crush low pokes in neutral or blockstrings. Has no low invincibility on startup so best used from further out to catch lows.

  • 236S will combo after 5H, 2H, and 6H
  • Released at the fastest possible time, this move is -21 on block.
  • Faust cannot block during Pogo Stance
  • Beats throw on startup

Pogo Movement

Various commands on Pogo

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
Pogo 66 40 Mid 4 3 16 -5
Pogo 44 24 Mid 4 3 16 -5
Pogo 9 Total 16
Pogo 8 20×n All 16 68 25
Pogo 2 Total 24 -18

Forward (66) can be used as an occasional frame trap, but players generally won't tolerate it for long.


Backward (44) helps Faust avoid some attacks when on the pogo, so is used to bait attacks and reversals.


Short hop (9) can bring Faust closer to the opponent faster than Forward can, and can get him in range for the P and S pogo moves. The hop can be YRCed to gain enough space for a j.K, which grants a typical empty jump mixup.


Doctor Copter (8) is a rare combo tool, but horribly unsafe at neutral. holding up lets Faust fly higher and will give the opponent more time to punish.


Cancel (2) is the safest and most reliable move on Pogo. While Faust has more options on the ground, staying in Pogo stance in neutral without items generally leads to being punished.

Pogo Attacks

Various commands on Pogo

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
Pogo P 32 High 10 3 8 +3
Pogo K 36 Mid 7 6 23 1~6F Strike
Pogo [K] 52 Mid 24 10 23 24~28F All
Pogo S 36 Low 16 2 7 +5
Pogo [S] 48 Low 32 10 7 +2
Pogo H 14×4 All 13 28 23+3 After Landing -23
Pogo D 9 Total 17

Just a taste (P) can be used for some corner combos, and is the high of the h/l mixup Faust has on pogo. For an overhead it's extremely fast.


If timed well, Growing Flower (K) can sometimes beat out players trying to punish pogo stance with it's 6 frames of strike invuln.


I'm a Flower (S) is the low in Faust's high/low Pogo mixups. When YRCed is counted as mid hitting projectile instead of a low.


Going My Way (H) is what is usually used for combos. It can catch the opponent when they try to jump towards pogo, But don't count on it. It's horrible on block to boot.


What Could This Be? (D) is a handy and incredibly fast way to get items out while on pogo. If Faust is in pogo without any items on screen, it could be a good time to throw, but can be risky without the meter to YRC it first.

Version ProrationA percentage-based damage modifier applied to certain attacks independently of other forms of damage scaling. Level
LevelHitstopStanding HitstunCrouching HitstunGround BlockGround Instant Block
Lv.01110109-2
Lv.112121311-3
Lv.213141513-3
Lv.314171816-4
Lv.415192018-4
RISC+How much R.I.S.C. this move builds when normal or instant blocked. RISC-How much R.I.S.C. this move removes on hit.
Pogo P 2 10 7
Pogo K 2 10 7
Pogo [K] 4 20 6
Pogo S 2 10 7
Pogo [S] 4 20 6
Pogo H 4 20 6
Pogo D

Pogo P: Pogo K:

  • Stun value 64

Pogo [K]:

  • Stun value 96

Pogo S:

  • On YRC, becomes a Projectile that can be blocked Mid

Pogo [S]:

  • On YRC, becomes a Projectile that can be blocked Mid

Pogo H: Pogo D:

Love

j.236P

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
1,40 All 21 Until Landing (15)3 Total 43

Love (aka "Bomb Bag") is Faust's one reliable projectile, and it covers a decent angle below him. It is vulnerable to run-under against most characters or air-to-airs, so don't throw it out often if they aren't dealing with items.

Occasionally used after a 2D > IAD / super jump for okizeme when Faust can't throw another item (e.g. food item on screen)

  • Be aware that the explosion produced by "Love" can also hurt Faust himself.

What Could This Be?

236P (Hold OK)

Items

General Item Notes:

  • Each item's recovery refers to when Faust is able to throw another.
  • Some items have Jackpot versions, which have different properties than their normal versions. Whenever Faust would throw the normal version, it has a small chance of being the Jackpot version instead (20% normally, 10% if thrown via W-W-What Could This Be?).

Script mining in October 2018 gave further insight into the percentage chance each item has of being produced from a normal throw. Although the exact percentage is not stated for each item, the relationships between each item are accurate enough. Hammer and mini-faust are the most likely items, poison/chocolate/doughnut all have the same chance, etc.

Food

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
Donut/Chocolate 16 Heal 50 194 pickup or expiry
Donut Box/Large Chocolate 48 Heal 50 194 pickup or expiry

Food. Useful for restoring just enough HP to keep going for another hit, which is never bad, but beware that it stays on screen for a long time and prevents items from being thrown. The enemy does not *need* to pick it up if they don't want to, though if they are low on HP they might be desperate enough to go after it as well.

General Food information:

  • Heals whoever picks up the food by walking over it.
  • If any food is on the ground, Faust can't throw another item (without super). Don't get killed trying to pick it up.
  • Sin gains 500 Calories should he pick up Faust's Food.

Donut Box and Golden Chocolate Bar are the Jackpot versions of Donut and Chocolate Bar.

  • Golden chocolate bar also increases tension gain.

Hammer

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
Hammer 44 All 13 41 contact or landing
Golden Hammer 44 All 13 41 contact or landing

Covers air space just above Faust's 6P range. Builds good stun.

Getting a hammer after a 6P hit on an aerial opponent lets you continue a combo meterless.


Golden Hammer

Jackpot version of normal hammer. Deals 50% more stun than normal hammer.

  • One counter hit from this item in addition to most combos is enough to stun Dizzy and Raven.

Chibi Faust

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
Chibi Faust 25 All 45 contact or landing
Large Faust 25 All 45 contact or landing

Also known as "Mini Faust". When either version of Chibi Faust touches the ground, Faust can throw another item to keep up pressure.

Chibi Faust enables Faust's setplay and will either force the opponent on the defensive, or cause them to jump and potentially get caught by an anti-air.

  • Chibi Faust will float towards the ground, and start marching forward when he lands.
  • Chibi Faust has a hitbox as soon as it starts floating.
  • Can collide and trade with projectiles.
  • Because he's so small, many projectiles will whiff over him once he's on the ground.

Large Faust

Jackpot version of mini Faust. Also known as "Mega Faust".

  • Same damage and behavior as Mini Faust, but much bigger.

The large hitbox means, for example, Ky's Stun EdgeGGXRD Ky StunEdge.pngGuardAllStartup10RecoveryTotal 46Advantage-10 will trade with this, whereas it harmlessly passes over mini Faust. This can be a good and a bad thing, depending on how you play around it and seize the opportunities.

Bomb

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
Bomb 80 All 131 12 explosion
Fireworks 80 All 192 12 explosion

Getting the Bomb is a good time to take to the sky and try to get an air throw or air-to-air. If they decide to block it on the ground, get pressure by throwing LoveGGXRD Faust Love.pngGuardAllStartup21RecoveryTotal 43Advantage- or airdashing over their head for a crossup. If they get hit, Faust gets to follow up with a combo. Not a bad item to get overall.

  • Bomb has no hitbox until it explodes
  • Can hurt both players.

Fireworks

Jackpot version of normal bomb.

Instead of exploding on the ground, it flies into the air and detonates into fireworks. Fireworks becomes active a full second after regular bomb, so Faust can't use the same setups or combos as with regular bomb.

  • Faust can low profile the explosion by forward crawling, or with the 3rd hit of 2K. Pressing any other button will get him hit.

Meteors

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
Meteors 36×6 All 196~ 0 all meteors land
Gigantic Meteor 36×7 All 196~ 0 last hit after landing

After a short delay, meteors fall from the sky towards the opponent. Meteors will always fall toward the position on the screen (not stage) where the opponent was when the item was thrown, though there is some random spread to the projectiles.

Opponents will most likely try to move to the other side of the screen, or Faust, to avoid the meteors. Regardless if they do or don't, it's an opportunity to run a mixup against them.


Gigantic Meteor

Jackpot version of meteor.

Hits 7 times and is huge (can take up 3/4ths of the screen) but has worse tracking.

If the opponent blocks it on the ground, it will completely obscure Faust, leaving him free to do any high/low mixup.

  • The "correct" response from an opponent to this is to block it in the air.
  • If they do, be ready to catch them with an anti-air or air throw after the impact.

Poison

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
10 All 85 50 landing

Creates a floating cloud that lingers and can halt approaches. As soon as Poison touches the ground, Faust can throw a new item, even before it goes active. Fill the screen with junk!

Has good vertical reach, and it is great for tick throws because it has minimal blockstun. If they do get hit by the poison, it could be prudent to play the lame game until the timer runs out.

  • Poison applies a damage over time effect on hit that ignores guts rating.
  • The effect disappears if the enemy hits Faust with an attack, throw, or burst.
  • Due to characters' Guts property, poison damage is much more effective on lower health percentages.

100 Ton Weight

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
100 Ton Weight 44,0 All,Unblockable 13 43,1 landing
10000 Ton Weight 44,0 All,Unblockable 13 43,1 landing

When the Weight hits the ground, any character that is on the ground takes an unblockable knockdown for no damage, similar to Potemkin's SlideheadGGXRD Potemkin SlideHead.pngGuardLow[Unblockable]Startup25[29]RecoveryTotal 54Advantage-11. This can bw avoided by jumping, backdashing, or with the invuln on 5D's startup.

The weight is very similar to the hammer, but drops much quicker. So jump and attempt an air-to-air. Also, getting a weight after a 6P hit on an aerial opponent lets Faust continue a combo meterlessly.


10,000 Ton Weight

Jackpot version of 100 ton weight.

Acts similarly to 100 ton weight, but hits twice in the air (on the way up and on the way down) and secures an air knockdown if it hits in the air.

  • The knockdown has a longer duration than 100 ton weight.

Drum Can

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
Drum Can barrel expires
Oil Combustion 80 All 11 20

When the drum can hits the ground, oil spills out in a medium sized puddle.

The oil reduces friction, meaning that it slows movement and causes players to slide slightly.

  • While Drum Can's barrel is on screen Faust can't throw another item out (without super), but during the fading animation he can toss again.
  • Any fire-based attack will ignite the oil causing a fiery explosion similar to Potemkin's Trishula, which can hit both players.

Some moves which can ignite oil:

 Axl BentenGGXRD Axl ArtemisHunter.pngGuardAllStartup9Recovery35Advantage-27, Byakue RenshouGGXRD Axl SickleStorm.pngGuardMidStartup14+1Recovery36Advantage-4
 Dizzy Fire PillarGGXRD-R Dizzy ForSearingCod.pngGuardAllStartup26RecoveryTotal 63Advantage-11, Fire SpearsGGXRD-R Dizzy ForRoastingChestnuts2.pngGuardAllStartup36RecoveryTotal 48 (uncharged)Advantage+14, Imperial RayGGXRD-R2 Dizzy 632146S 1.pngGuardAllStartup7+1RecoveryTotal 32Advantage+49
 Elphelt Pineberry, GenoverseGGXRD-R Elphelt Genoise.pngGuardAllStartup9+3RecoveryTotal:39Advantage+27 (When blocked or hit)
 Faust LoveGGXRD Faust Love.pngGuardAllStartup21RecoveryTotal 43Advantage-, BombGGXRD Faust Bomb.pngGuardAllStartup131RecoveryexplosionAdvantage-, MeteorsGGXRD Faust Meteors.pngGuardAllStartup196~Recoveryall meteors landAdvantage-.
 Jack-O j.DGGXRD-R JackO Remove the Chain of Chiron.pngGuardAllStartup21RecoveryTotal: 32+10 After LandingAdvantage-, ExplodeFile:GGXRD-R2 JackO 22H S 1.pngGuardStartup192Recovery12Advantage- (minion or box), CalvadosGGXRD-R JackO Calvados2.pngGuardAllStartup7+5RecoveryUntil Landing + 12 AfterAdvantage+9
 Jam GekirinGGXRD Jam Gekirin.pngGuardHigh/AirStartup18 [12]RecoveryUntil Landing + 5Advantage-1
 Potemkin TrishulaGGXRD Potemkin Trishula.pngGuardMidStartup25Recovery18Advantage-6
 Sol GunflameGGXRD Sol GunFlame.pngGuardAllStartup20RecoveryTotal 50Advantage-4, Ground ViperGGXRD Sol GrandViper1.pngGuardLowx2~6,
Midx3
Startup17Recovery37+10 after landingAdvantage-56
, Volcanic ViperGGXRD Sol VolcanicViper.pngGuardMidStartup5Recovery29+8 after landingAdvantage-41,
BreakGGXRD Sol Kudakero1.pngGuardAllStartup22Recovery29 after landingAdvantage+2 (D.I. Only), Tyrant RaveGGXRD Sol TyrantRave2.pngGuardMid,AllStartup5+1Recovery31Advantage-15
 Venom Bishop RunoutGgxrd venom bishoprunout.pngGuardStartup10+0Recovery3Advantage- (Specifically when the pool ball bounces on the oil)

Jump Pad

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
0 Unblockable 87 196 expires

Also known as "springboard". While Faust can't throw items until it's gone, he can throw items the moment it's triggered by the enemy.

The jump pad will fall to the ground, and will launch either player if they touch it. Both players can be launched simultaneously if they are both touching the pad when activated. If you are hit, you can tech when falling, which is recommended to do as soon as the opponent tries to catch you in the air, otherwise you are vulnerable to typical anti-air tactics.

  • On hit, it'll launch a character high into the air in an untechable state.
  • If you use a meaty above the jump pad or otherwise push the opponent into it, it is possible to combo after the hit. You have very little time however, and the damage is heavily prorated.
  • The hit from Jump Pad can be blitzed.

Black Hole

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
68 180 landing

Black hole pulls Faust, the opponent, and any items on the field into it. The pull from the Black Hole reduces how high characters can jump when within its range of influence. Faust can item toss again once the orb hits the ground.

While this can be useful in a few situations, generally it just forces Faust into close range with the opponent which can be a very bad thing against some characters. Most air combos will fail. Black Hole opens a few extra combo routes while out however, so it isn't altogether bad.

Helium Gas

Batting Items

236P > wait for reach > 5D

Faust has the ability to hit the items he throws from "What Could This Be?", by hitting them with his 5D move while they are in the air.

Depending on the position where the item is hit on Faust's bat, the angle and velocity of the throw will vary:

  • The far point of the bat seems to give the highest velocity and an approximate 20° angle
  • the closer, the higher and slower the throw will be.

All items Faust creates can be thrown this way, except for Meteors and Big Meteor. Batted items have the same hitboxes, damage, and recovery that they normally do. Faust can't "force feed" someone by throwing them food this way; The food item will simply pass through the other character and won't be consumable until it reaches the ground.

Because of the item toss angle, most items can't be batted unless using the charged version of item toss (236[P]).
Items that can be batted either way are:

  • mini Fausts, mega Fausts
  • Black Hole
  • Helium Gas
  • Oil Drum

Batting items is more silly than useful, though it can catch opponents off guard. Most of the time it won't be optimal.
As an example, mini Faust will be much more useful walking on the ground than being a projectile. Its ground presence hampers the opponent, reducing the space accessible to them. Batting it only improves aggressive potential short term, but would actively reduce screen control in the long term.

Overdrives

Stimulating Fists of Annihilation

236236S or 236236D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
30,0,Refer to notes
[37,0,Refer to notes]
Low 11+1 80 66 -46 1~15F Full
16~17F Strike

Faust dives into the ground, swimming with his hand extended out as an ranged low. His only invincible reversal besides 5D, though that can be YRC'd for better function. Should be used carefully because of how telegraphed and predictable it is.

On hit, an angel and three reapers (black, green, and purple) are displayed then covered with four cups. Faust can switch these cups in specific patterns based on which button he presses, while the enemy must pick a cup to avoid taking damage. The goal is to make the opponent pick one of the reapers. On block, Faust is left insanely minus and will taunt awkwardly, at which point the opponent will gracefully kill him unless it is RRC'd on block.

The Damage inflicted changes based on which of the 3 Reapers or Angel is picked:

  • Black Reaper:100 [125], Green Reaper:140 [175], Purple Reaper:180 [225], Angel: 10 to self (RISC Level 6)
  • If the Angel is chosen, there is a small chance it will turn into Black Reaper anyway.
  • In the Burst version of this Overdrive, the Angel will always turn into Black Reaper.

Controlling the Cups

Pressing buttons will swap the cups around. This can be done multiple times very quickly to disguise where the Angel ends up.

  • P swaps the first two cups, K swaps the middle cups, S swaps the last two cups, and H swaps the first and last cups.
  • As soon as the opponent presses a button, they are locked into that choice. So if they are mashing after they get hit, their selection will get locked in right away (the pointing hand will flash white and there is a sound effect). If this happens, you can try and swap the Purple Reaper to that position if you've been keeping track of your swaps.

W-W-What Could This Be?

236236P

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be blocked. StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame. ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled. 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. Invuln
236236P Total 46(Super Freeze 1) 1~6F Strike
236236236P Total 51(Super Freeze 1) 1~6F Strike

Faust generally perfers to spend meter on Roman Cancels against competent players, but if you are feeling frivolous go ahead and use this one. Normal version throws 4 items. 100% version throws 10 items!

  • The 100T weight can knock Faust down before he recovers if thrown early, Bombs can blow you up in the 100% version, black hole will pull you towards your ensemble, Bombs destroy other items, Jump pad can save someone who'd otherwise be forced to block, You sometimes get a helium party, and multiple items tend to be redundant.
  • Because of the risk of sabotaging yourself while tossing items, even if you are committed to using the 100% version on item toss super, it may be more prudent to simply do two delayed 4 item tosses. The extra 2 items are not worth risking accidentally cancelling it early because you threw something that would interrupt it.

Instant Kill

This is...me?

During IK mode: 236236H

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