GGXRD-R2/Faust

Faust

Movement Options Double Jump, 1 Air Dash, Dash Type: Run Play-style Guessing Game, Pressure, Oki

Overview

Fasust is a medical genius gone insane and sane once more.

Faust is probably one of the most unorthodox characters in the series. He made his first appearance in the first game, Guilty Gear, as Dr. Baldhead before hiding his identity and becoming Dr. Faust from Guilty Gear X onwards.

Although Faust's appearance is bizarre, he's a surprisingly fundamental spacing character that uses abusive normals and random items to keep his opponent at bay. Faust also has a command grab (proximity unblockable) and a variety of overheads which, combined with various items, make for a deadly oki(post knockdown) game. Faust has both straight-forward combos and game plan which makes him a strong choice for beginners to pick up, while the focus on fundamentals means he's also difficult to master.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

Weaknesses

Great range on many normals
Random items keeps opponent guessing
Strong mix up with an instant overhead, proximity unblockable, multi-hit jump cancellable low
Strong pressure with most moves being jump cancellable, huge blockstun on drill kick and corner control using anti-airs and items
Very strong anti-air and air-to-air attacks
Invincible 5D combined with YRC
Weird hitbox
Has a crawl to low profile

Average defense and large hitbox in hitstun means he dies relatively quickly
Random items lead to inconsistent reward
His fastest normal has 6 frames of start up, which is 1 frame more than the average character
Slow airdash makes it hard to escape the corner and zoning
Long wake up time
Longer range attacks suffer lengthy recoveries and many can be low profiled easily

Normal Moves

5P

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension
10	Mid	6	4	6	+2	1	6	7	SJ	YRP	264

1 frame faster than 2P and has good range for a jab. Useful for keeping up pressure, starting combos, and anything else you'd expect a jab to do, but be careful because characters like Sol can 6P it or low-profile it.
Jump cancellable

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension
30	Mid	7	8	11	-5	2	10	7	SJ	YRP	264

One 5K a day keeps the IADs away

An amazing jump-checker and anti-air that can catch IADs or to space against taller characters. Because it has several active frames and recovers quickly it is a great move to keep on hand in neutral, but characters can usually run under it pretty easily.
Jump cancellable, and knockback/wall-stick on counter hit

c.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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension
30	Mid	8	6	6	+2	2	10	7	SJ	YRP	264

Usually a segue in gatlings and combos. Can be useful to end pressure on because it's +2 on block, but can strange to use raw because its input coincides with the much lengthier f.S.
Jump cancellable, and reverse gatlings to 5P

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension	Prorate
34	Mid	11	4	18	-8	2	10	7	S	YRP	264	Initial: 90%

You only get a safe item throw on hit but it's still one of your best buttons

Faust's most notorious poke gets even longer in Xrd. Has a long recovery, so watch for jumping and make sure it tags your 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 throw is a great way to get Faust's game started.

5H

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension
24×3	Mid	9	2,2,2	17	-2	3	14	6	S	YRP	384

Usually just used in combos, it can be an ok midrange poke to use when you are too close for f.S. 5H is one of 3 of Faust's moves that will combo into 236S and if you get a counter hit, 41236K.

2P

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension	Prorate
12	Low	7	2	7	+1	0	3	8	S	YRP	144	Initial: 70%

A great little poke with decent range and hits low. It's your fastest low, and can enable frame traps, tick throws, empty jumps, and any other mixup you can think of. Use as often as you can.

2K

The foot!

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension	Prorate
12×3	Low	7	3,3,6	5	+1	1	6	7	SJ	YRP	264	Initial: 80%

2k has 3 parts that all hit low. It's your best move to use meaty and can be used on occasion as an anti-air. It's the epitome of versatility that really only doesn't function as a poke. Great for frame traps, and links into 2p for a combo.
All hits can be jump cancelled.

2S

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension
28	Mid	9	9	12	-7	2	10	7	SJ	YRP	264

An ok anti-air among many great ones, 2S is usually only used in combos, particularly into air combos. It's minus 7 on block, so try not to end pressure with it, and make sure you are in range when you use it.
Jump cancellable

2H

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension
40	Low	14	2	25	-8	4	20	6	S	YRP	384

For when they 6P your other pokes

Now that 2H hits low, it can be a great toe-checker in corner pressure, but as a poke it still plays second cousin to f.S. Gets good damage in combos, and is one of 3 of Faust's moves that will combo into 236S and if you get a counter hit, 41236K.

j.P

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension
13	High / Air	7	6	6	0	3	8	CS	YRP	144

mid-air jab, though j.K usually does j.P's job better. Recovers quickly though, so can be useful as a visual facade to catch opponents with j.H. Can keep your opponent blocking with j.P j.K j.P j.K etc.

j.K

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension	Prorate
20	High / Air	7	5	18	2	10	7	SJ	YRP	264	Initial: 90%

Your instant overhead

A great jump in, and the button to use after a instant air drill cancel for an overhead(see general strategy).

j.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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension
32	High / Air	14	3	20	2	10	7	S	YRP	264

j.S is usually used in combos or can catch people trying to dash in after a drill cancel. No longer has a deadzone under faust, but seems a little smaller.

j.H

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension
50	High / Air	9	8	12	3	14	6	S	YRP	384

Privileged air to air

An amazing air-to-air zoning tool that hits like a truck to boot. If used with drill cancels, it can keep airdashers at bay, and even tag some grounded opponents.

j.D

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension
40	High / Air	13	11	21 + 4 Landing Recovery	2	10	7	S	YRP	264

j.D is a great jump-in when directly above your opponent, and has a decent hitbox under Faust that is able to cross-up. It can be cancelled into Going My Way (236H) low to the ground, which can be safe or advantageous. Depending on how much time you have after a knockdown, you can instant air dash > drill cancel > j.D for an ambiguous crossup, and then RC for a mixup/Damage.

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension	Invuln
32	Mid	7	3	23	-12	2	10	7	S	YRP	264	1～6 Above Knees

Another of many good anti-airs, and the only one blessed with above-knees invuln, but don't rely on it because there is a frame of vulnerability before startup. Always cancel into item throw if you can, because either way it'll lead into a combo (see combo section below).
Usually trades advantageously. Can follow up with 5K.

6H

Might as well be unblockable.

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension	Prorate
70	High	25	9	45	-35	4	28	6	S	YRP	384	Initial: 90%

This will hit catch them blocking low at least once

Deceptive 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 cancel j.K. It's a very tempting move to throw out, but be careful because it has huge recovery if whiffed, and can very punishable if not canceled. One of 3 moves that will combo into 236S and if you get a counter hit, 41236K.

j.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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension	Prorate
35	All	12	Until Landing	4 After Landing	4	20	6	S	YRP	384	Initial: 90%

A move so good even cancelling it is integral to your kit

This move will send faust twirling in a down forward angle at any point of his jump. It's a great move to use in pressure low to the ground, and will produce much hitstun on counter hit for an easy combo. It's also the "drill" in Faust's drill cancel, and it great to use after drill cancel j.K. (must jump cancel into)

2D

Surprise!

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension
38	Low	13	3	23	-12	2	10	7	SJ	YRP	264

Jump and special cancellable
As with all other 2Ds it'll knockdown, so it's a good way to start oki. Slightly shorter than 2H so it's a bit less useful as your extended low, but it'll combo after 5P on crouching opponents which is good at certain ranges.
If 2D hits, then cancelling into item, normal jumping forward, and doing a deep j.K or j.S is a safe jump.

5D

Version

Damage

Invuln

5D

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension	Prorate	Invuln
25	High	26	2	15	-3	2	10	20	YRP	264	Initial: 80%	1~11F Strike 24~29F Reflect 40~42F Strike




On successful reflect, immediately creates a Reflect Projectile

Reflect Projectile

Damage	Guard	Startup	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
10 [20]	All	1	0 [2]	3	8 [7]	120 [240]




Values in [ ] are when projectile is reflected on first 2 possible frames (24-25)

The closest thing to a meterless reversal Faust has, but try to only use if you see something with a long whiff recovery. A 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. New to Xrd, Faust can also bat items he throws out at various angles
New in Rev 2, you can 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. However, since the startup on 5D is so long, it's difficult to time this properly or use it effectively. Also, in the case of multi-hitting projectiles, you can only bat the first one and you'll get hit by the rest. Whether that trade and reset is to your advantage is very situational. Values in [ ] are when you reflect on first 2 possible reflect frames.
1～11 & 40～42 Strike Invuln

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension	Prorate
0,60	Ground Throw: 78750	1	+51	0,4	NA	6, 0	R	0	Forced: 65%

It's like any other characters throw. Combos into an OTG 2H in the corner or with a micro dash midscreen and can be RRC'd for good damage.

Air Throw

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension	Prorate
0,55	Air Throw: 192500	1	0	NA	6, 0	R	480	Forced: 65%

Has good range for an air throw and is best used when opponents are jumping to avoid items. Since air combos lead to an air tech, you can also try to catch them with this as they recover.

Dead Angle Attack

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension	Prorate	Invuln
25	All	9	4	20	-10	2	10	7	-5000 / 264	Initial: 50%	1~16F Full 17~28F Throw

Faust's 6P but fully invincible. Since Faust has little in terms of defense, dead angle can be a frugal use of meter.

Blitz Shield Charge 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
Uncharged
Max Charge
List what the move is used for List interesting properties in bullet points like invul, floating opponents on CH, etc. Follow the Help:Writing_Character_Pages guidelines

Special Moves

Rerere Thrust

Rerere Thrust
41236K

B O I

Version

Damage

Invuln

Attack
41236K

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension
20	Mid	21	12	18	-11	4	20	15	YRP	150 / 240

Pull Back
Rerere>4

Hello!
Pull Back>236P

Can't Hear You!
Hello!>236P

Hello Again!
Can't Hear You!>236P

Scalpel Pull is great to cancel into after long range pokes since it pushes them back, and leads to good damage if it connects. Despite being negative, it's unpunishable on block. 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" you can link a normal for an alternative combo, which can be useful if they hit something on the way over.
Be careful throwing it often, because it has a lengthy recovery on whiff, and can be easily low-profiled or stuffed at full range easily by some characters.

Hack n' Slash

Hack n' Slash
214H

Technically not a grab, not burst safe

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension
16×8	Unblockable: 175000, All*7	5	48	12	2	NA	7	YRP	100 / 60

Technically not a grab, not burst safe and can be blitzed


On whiff, total animation 40F

Whiff Total 40F
HackNSlash is a "proximity unblockable" which actually just functions as a handy command grab. On the first frame after inputting, the move checks if your opponent is in range and in a grabbable state (e.g. not airborne or throw invulnerable) and if they are, the move activates, otherwise you'll get the whiff animation. Once it's activated, it can catch them even if they try to jump away. Can be followed into good damage in the corner. Also even though you treat it like a command grab, HackNSlash is burstable and can be blitzed.
Only the first hit is unblockable.

Going My Way

Going My Way
j.236H

GOOOINNG MYY WAAAAAAAAY!

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension
18×4	All	11	28	8 After Landing	4	20	8	YRP	150 / 240




Landing recovery becomes 0F if all hits touch opponent

Used primarily to cancel into after jump-ins or j.2k for gimmicks and pressure. If you touch the ground in the animation it'll recover quickly, but if the animation finishes in the air it's extremely vulnerable.

From the Front/Behind/Above

From the Front/Behind/Above
214P/K/S

Version

Damage

Invuln

Front
214P

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension	Prorate	Invuln
44	All	63	2	25	-13	2	10	7	YRP	50 / 360	Initial: 80%	21~42F Strike,43~52F Full,53~57F Low(Full excluding head),53~89F Throw




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

Behind
214K

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension	Invuln
44	All	63	2	25	-13	2	10	7	YRP	50 / 360	21~42F Strike,43~52F Full,53~57F Low(Full excluding head),53~89F Throw

Above
214S

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension	Invuln
38	High	52	Until Landing	32	-26	2	10	7	YRP	50 / 360	21~42F Strike 43~47F Full




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

All versions are punishable, all have lengthy startup, and all can be avoided or blocked by jumping forward and holding back in the air. Front hits in front, Behind crosses them up, and Above tracks them and hits overhead. Where the moves really excel lies in the fact that you can YRC them before or after the teleport. This lets you teleport next to your 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 can be converted on hit into an air combo
As of 2.10, above version gives ground bounce on normal hit

Spear Point Centripetal Dance

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension
44	Mid	17	4	7	+3	2	10	10	YRP	250 / 600




25F onwards can cancel into followup attacks

236S is a core special for combos. The move leaves you in pogo stance, which has a handbag of tricks, but if you aren't in a combo you are 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
If you release at the fastest possible time, this move is -21 on block.

Pogo Movement

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
Forward Pogo > 66
Backward Pogo > 44
Small Jump Pogo > 9
Doctor-Copter Pogo > 8
Cancel Pogo > 2
Forward can be used as an occasional frame trap, but players generally won't tolerate it for long. Backward helps you avoid some attacks when you are on the pogo, so use if you think they'll dp you or something. Short hop can bring you closer to the opponent faster than Forward can, and can get you in range for the P and S pogo moves. If you YRC the hop, you have enough space for a j.K which grants you a typical empty jump mixup. Doctor Copter is a rare combo tool, but horribly unsafe at neutral. holding up lets you fly higher and will give your opponent more time to punish. Cancel is the safest and most reliable move on pogo. You have more options on the ground, but if you are on the pogo in neutral without items, you are probably about to be punished regardless.

Pogo Attacks

Pogo Attacks
Various commands on Pogo

Flowers can be charged by holding the button

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
Just A Taste! Pogo > P
Growing Flower Pogo > K
Growing Flower (Charged) Pogo > [K]
See? I'm a Flower! Pogo > S
See? I'm a Flower! (Charged) Pogo > [S]
Going My Way Pogo > H
What Could This Be? Pogo > D
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 no longer the staple in corner combos it was in AC, but it still sees rare use. The low in the h/l mixup Faust has on pogo. I'm a Flower(S) when YRCed is counted as mid hitting projectile instead of a low. Going My Way(H) is what you'll usually be pressing for combos. It can catch them when they try to jump towards your 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 you are on pogo and there isn't an item out, it could be a good time to throw, but you might want to have the meter to YRC it first too.

Love

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension
1,40	All	21	Until Landing (15)3	Total 43	1,2	2	7	YRP	200 / 120

Make sure they're too far to punish this on reaction


Explodes on self also(Self-blow up damage 30)

Love is Faust's one reliable projectile, and it covers a decent angle below you. 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.
Be aware that the explosion produced by "Love" can also hurt yourself.

Taunt (Face FLASH!)

Taunt (Face FLASH!)
Taunt

Hitbox exists to stop people from anti-airing your head.

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Roman	Tension
0	Mid	55	92	56	0	3	8	YRP	144

Hitbox exists to stop people from anti-airing your head

Is Faust really the notorious mass murderer Dr.Baldhead? The world may never know.

What Could This Be?

What Could This Be?
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

Damage	Recovery	Roman	Tension
	Total 23 [35]	YRP	150 /

何が出るかな？

Faust's notorious item throw, be prepared for whatever item comes out and how your opponent will react to it. Faust's kit revolves around his items, so get as many out as you can.
Holding P lets Faust throw the item closer to himself and gives a chance to see which item it is. The startup is 25 frames when you do this, and recovers on frame 35.

Items

General Item Notes:

Each item's recovery refers to when you are able to throw another.
New to Rev 2, some items have Jackpot versions, which are generally more powerful and have different properties than their normal versions. Whenever you 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 futher insight into the percentage chance each item has of being produced from a normal throw. A chart can be found at https://puu.sh/BS0BH/dd9d912cd8.png and data explanation can be found at http://archive.fo/xOHaL. Although the exact percentage is not stated for each item, but 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

Food is tasty, not useful

Version

Damage

Invuln

Donut/Chocolate

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
16 Heal	50	194	pickup or expiry




Both items are functionally identical

Donut Box/Large Chocolate

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
48 Heal	50	194	pickup or expiry




Both items are functionally identical

Some of Faust's bad items, as the food heals whoever picks it up first. If any food is on the ground you can't throw another item out (without super), so try to play defensive until you can reroll.
The box of donuts and golden chocolate bar are the Jackpot versions of the normal donut and chocolate bar. They heal for 48 instead of 16, and the golden chocolate bar also increases tension gain.
Sin gains 1,000 Calories should he pick up Faust's Food.

Hammer

Random combo tool

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
44	All	13	41	contact or landing	4	20	6	-/120




Stun: 88

Hammer is a decent item that covers air space just above Faust's 6P range. Will sometimes catch approaching opponents and builds good stun. Also getting a hammer after a 6P hit on an aerial opponent lets you continue a combo meterless.

Gold Hammer

Basically a stun gun

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
44	All	13	41	contact or landing	4	20	6	-/120




Stun: 132 Hitstop 20F

Jackpot version of normal hammer. Does 50% more stun.
One counter hit from this item plus basically any combo is enough to stun Dizzy and Raven.

Mini / Chibi Faust

Looks cute and is useful, what more can you ask for?

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
25	All	45	contact or landing	2	10	7	-/120

This should be one of your favorite items. Chibi Faust will float towards the ground, and start marching forward when he lands. It has a hitbox as soon as it starts floating, and it can be beat out by projectiles, but few can even hit it on the ground. Chibi Faust enables Faust's setplay and will either force your opponent on the defensive, or cause him to jump and potentially get caught by an anti-air.

Big Faust

MOMOKUN!!!

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
25	All	45	contact or landing	2	10	7	-/120

Jackpot version of mini Faust. Same damage and behavior, but much bigger.
Larger hitbox and hurtbox makes it harder for opponents to avoid, but easier to destroy with projectiles.
- For example, Ky's Stun Edge will trade with this, whereas it harmlessly passes over mini Faust.

Bomb

Just make sure not to hit yourself

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
80	All	131	12	explosion	4	20	6	-/120

Bomb has no hitbox until it explodes, and will hurt you and the other guy. 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 love or airdashing over their head for a crossup, and if they get hit you get to follow up with a combo. Not a bad item to get.

Fireworks

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
80	All	192	12	explosion	4	20	6	-/120

Jackpot version of normal bomb.
Instead exploding on the ground, it flies into the air and detonates into, well fireworks.
It becomes active a full second after regular bomb, so you can't use the same setups or combos.
Faust can low profile the explosion by forward crawling, or with the 3rd hit of 2K. Pressing any other button will get you hit, though.

Meteors

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
36×6	All	196～	0	all meteors land	4	20	10	-/120

After a short delay, meteors fall from the sky towards your opponent. They will always fall toward the position on the screen (not stage) where your opponent was when you threw the item, though there is some random spread to the projectiles. If your opponent makes it to the other side of you they've probably avoided it. Either way, try to catch them in whatever they are doing, because you have the field.

Gigantic Meteor

Black Materia Meteor

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
36×7	All	196～	0	last hit after landing	4	20	10	-/120




Hits standing Sol on 277F

Jackpot version of normal meteors.
Hits 7 times and is huge (can take up 3/4ths of the screen) but has worse tracking.
If your opponent blocks it on the ground, it will completely obscure you and you can do any high/low mixup you like.
The correct response from your 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

*puff*

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
10	All	85	50	landing	1	6	7	-/120

Only active after startup, Poison... poisons on hit. It has good vertical reach, and it is great for tick throws because it has minimal blockstun.
If they do take the poison, it could be frugal to play the lame game until the poison runs out, because it disappears if they hit you with an attack, throw, or burst.
Due to characters' Guts property, poison damage is much more effective on lower health percentages.

100 Ton Weight

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
44,0	All,Unblockable	13	43,1	landing	4	20	6	-/120




Stun: 88, 0

The weight is very similar to the hammer, but drops much quicker. So jump and see if you can't get an air-to-air. Also getting a weight after a 6P hit on an aerial opponent lets you continue a combo meterless.
When the Weight hits the ground, any character that is on the ground takes an unblockable knockdown for no damage. You can avoid this by jumping, backdashing, or with the invuln on 5D's startup.

10,000 Ton Weight

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
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 does an air knockdown if it hits in the air.

Drum Can

Version

Damage

Invuln

Oil

Drum Can Drum Can item	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Cancel	Roman	Tension	Prorate	Invuln
					barrel expires




	Oil startup 124F,Stays for 420F

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	R.I.S.C. Loss	Tension
80	All	11	20	4	20	6	-/120

When the oil drum hits the ground oil spills out into a reasonable area. The oil slows movement and causes a slight slide. Any fire-based attack will set it off, and the explosion hits high in the air, and is similar to the bomb in that you get a combo if it hits.
While Drum Can's barrel exist you can't throw another item out (without super).
Any fire-based attack will set off the oil explosion. For example:

   Axl: Artemis Hunter, Sickle Storm
   Dizzy: For searing cod..., For roasting chestnuts..., Imperial Ray
   Elphelt: Berry Pine, Genoverse (When blocked or hit)
   Faust: Love, Bomb, Meteors
   Jack-O: j.D, Explode (minion or box), Calvados 
   Jam: Gekirin (Lv 3 Only)
   Potemkin: Trishula
   Sol: Gun Flame, Ground Viper, Volcanic Viper, Break (D.I. Version Only), Tyrant Rave

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	Tension	Prorate
0	Unblockable	87	196	expires	0	-8/NA	-/120	Initial: 70%

The jump pad will fall to the ground, and will launch either player if they touch it. Also, both players can be launched simultaneously if they are both touching the pad when activated. On hit it'll launch one high into the air in an untechable state. If you are hit, you can tech when you are falling, which I suggest doing as soon as they try to catch you in the air, otherwise you are vulnerable to typical anti-air tactics.
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

This can ruin both your and your oppoent's day

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

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	68	180	landing

This can ruin both your and your opponent's day


68F onwards pulls in characters and items towards Black Hole

Black hole pulls Faust, the opponent, and any items on the field into it. While this can be useful in a few situations, generally it just forces Faust into close range with their opponent which against some characters can be a very bad thing. Jumping will be abbreviated, and most air combos will fail. You get a few extra combo routes while the black hole is out however, so it isn't altogether bad.

Helium Gas

The dictionary definition of broken

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

Startup	Active	Recovery
112	425	landing

A joke item. The first character to touch it while it's sitting on the ground has the pitch of their voice elevated. That's it.

Batting Items

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. You 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 you do the charged version (236[P]). Items you can bat either way are the mini Fausts, Black Hole, Helium Gas, and Drum Can. Batting items is more silly than useful, though it can take 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 your opponent, reducing the space accessible to them. Batting it only improves your aggressive potential short term, but would actively reduce your screen control in the long term.

Overdrives

Stimulating Fists of Annihilation

Stimulating Fists of Annihilation
236236S
[236236D]

INJECTING LOVE!!

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

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Level	R.I.S.C. Gain	Roman	Tension	Invuln
30,0,Refer to notes [37,0,Refer to notes]	Low	11+1	80	66	-46	4	-6/+20	YRP	-5000	1~15F Full 16~17F Strike

• What you don't want them to pick


Values in [ ] are for Burst version Damage changes based on any of the 3 Reapers and the Angel / Damage Reaper(Black):100 [125],Reaper(Green):140 [175],Reaper(Purple):180 [225],Angel:Upon Self 10(RISC -6) Stun: 0 minimum Damage: 20% [50%]

Damage changes based on which of the 3 Reapers or Angel is picked.
- Damage Black Reaper:100 [125], Green Reaper:140 [175], Purple Reaper:180 [225], Angel: 10 to self (RISC Level 6)
Pressing buttons will swap the cups around. You can do this 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.
If the Angel is picked, 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.
1～15 Full Invuln, 16～17 Strike Invuln

W-W-What Could This Be?

W-W-What Could This Be?
236236P

Version

Damage

Invuln

Normal
236236P

Damage	Recovery	Roman	Tension	Invuln
	Total 46(Super Freeze 1)	YRP	-5000	1~6F Strike

Throw everything and the sink at them


Item startup at 7,17,27,42

100%
236236236P

Damage	Recovery	Tension	Invuln
	Total 51(Super Freeze 1)	-10000	1~6F Strike




Item startup at 4,8,12,16,20,24,28,32,36,40

Normal Version Item startup at 7,17,27,42 (throws 4 items)
100% Version Item startup at 4,8,12,16,20,24,28,32,36,40 (throws 10 items!)
Faust generally uses meter on Roman Cancels against competent players, but if you are feeling frivolous go ahead and use one.
The 100T weight can knock you down before you recover 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.
Both versions 1~6 Strike invuln.

Instant Kill

This is...me?
in IK mode: 236236H

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
[ ] Indicates during Hell Fire Uses the animation of his c.S. Give them the makeover of their dreams. (but really, don't use this unless you have a way to combo into it. or they are stunned) 9～22 Full Invuln [5～15 Full]

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