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Overview
The titular "Guilty Gear" and protagonist of the Guilty Gear series, Sol Badguy is a battle-hardened bounty hunter with a sordid past. He travels with his protege Sin Kiske, claiming bounties to make a living. Sol’s real objective, however, remains unchanged: To destroy all vagrant Gears and enact his revenge on "That Man", a mysterious individual from Sol’s past. Presently, the world faces another Merciless Apocalypse. Entities carrying the name "Valentine" have emerged once again, and Sol must confront the remnants of his past once more. With his services now under the temporary hire of his long-time rival and Sin’s father, Ky Kiske, Sol takes Sin, and with his modified weapon "Junkyard Dog Mk3", answers the call to battle.
Sol is a well-rounded, yet very rushdown-focused character. He has a tool for every situation, some tools better than others, but his primary goal is to get up close and personal, as his close-range options are where Sol is at his scariest. Fortunately, Sol can do this with the help of Gun Flame, a projectile that can be used to cover Sol’s approach when Roman Cancelled. When up close, Sol has some powerful buttons. 5K and 2D are very strong normals, a 5 frame poke that can be used as a 6 frame anti-air and a fast, low profile sweep, respectively. While lacking a strong, standing overhead, much of Sol’s close-range mix-up comes from his command throw, Bukkirabou ni Nageru, and the fear of getting caught in his command throw opening the opponent up to frame traps. Speaking of fear, Sol possesses the best invincible reversal in the game, Volcanic Viper, a powerful tool which forces the opponent to consider the safety of their offense. Of course, this isn’t to say that his mid-range game is absent. Other moves such as f.S and 5HS possess a great deal of range, and Fafnir is probably the scariest of them all, a massively vicious, flaming strike that sends the opponent tumbling away on hit and is even plus on block. When the opponent is forced into the corner, that’s when the real fun starts. Sol can deal large amounts of damage near the corner by utilizing his infamous D-Loop (more popularly known as the Dustloop) in combination with Fafnir, and thanks to Kudakero - an air-to-ground dive kick, Sol can take his air combos back to the ground and then end them with an extra advantageous knockdown. With that knockdown, he can set up powerful okizeme using a combination of safe jumps and Yellow Roman Cancelled Gun Flames, and bully his way to victory.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Unique Mechanics
Dragon Install
- Dragon Install is an Overdrive which changes the properties, frame data, and damage of every move in Sol's kit for a limited time.
During Dragon Install, Sol's attacks all become faster, and generally more damaging. Dragon Install will also increase Sol's Tension Gain significantly. After a short period of time, Sol will return to his normal state with a lengthy recovery animation.
Normal Moves
- Data in [ ] refers to Sol in Dragon Install (DI).
5P
5P |
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5P is useful as a low-risk counter poke tool. It is a strong pressure tool, leading into easy hit confirms, frame traps, and tic-throws. Due to its quick recovery, it can create Burst-safe points in combos. 5P will whiff against some characters' crouching hurtboxes.
Gatling Options: 5P, 2P, 6P, 5K, 2K, c.S, f.S, 2S, 5HS, 2HS, 6HS, 5D, 2D |
5K
5K |
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5k is a great combo and pressure starter which leads into many different routes. The second hit has great vertical and horizontal reach and relatively fast recovery on whiff, which makes it extremely useful for anti-airing and catching jumps-ins. 5K is commonly used as an option select with forward throw.
Gatling Options: 6P, c.S, f.S, 2S, 5HS, 2HS, 5D, 2D |
c.S
c.S |
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c.S is a strong pressure and hit confirming tool. It is one of Sol’s most damaging starters, making it a strong frame trap option and punisher on highly unsafe attacks. c.S will combo into j.D on air hit, so it can be used to set up Dust Loops. Gatling Options: 6P, f.S, 2S, 5HS, 2HS, 5D, 2D |
f.S
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f.S is Sol’s main long-range poke, it boasts an excellent combination of speed and horizontal reach. It is useful for countering attacks at long range, catching the opponent's attempts to move, and punishing unsafe attacks at a distance. On block, f.S can be cancelled to specials to apply pressure, or gatling into 2S to reset the situation. On hit, f.S can gatling into 5HS for long-range confirms with Tension. The only drawbacks to f.S are its significant recovery and extended hurtbox. Gatling Options: 2S, 5HS, 2HS, 5D, 2D |
5HS
5HS |
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Sol’s other long-range poke, 5HS is primarily useful in attempts to counter the opponent's attacks since it leads to Tension-free combos on Counter Hit. Its hurtbox does not extend far relative to its max range, making it strong when used in conjunction with Sol's other pokes that do greatly extend his hurtbox (such as f.S and 2D). In pressure, it can gatling from 6P as a far range frame trap. If blocked, it can be jump or special cancelled for a return to neutral or attempt to press the offensive. From farther air hits, it combos into Instant Air Dash j.P/j.K, or can be Roman Cancelled into Bandit Bringer to allow follow-up combos. 5HS will combo into j.D on air hit, so it is used frequently to set up Dust Loops in corner.
Gatling Options: 2HS, 5D, 2D |
6P
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6P has upper body invulnerability so it can counter higher-hitting pokes at range. For anti-airing, it is most effective against shallow angle jump angles or low air dashes, but it can also counter air attacks used early in descent (in attempts to stuff 5K anti-air). 6P is a strong pressure tool, leading to a multitude of easily hit confirmable and delayable options upon connecting. It can covert to combos on trades, as long as it hit near corner or Counter Hit. The wall bounce on 6P also makes it a staple in corner pressure and combos. Sol can even 6P>short delay 6H for sneaky crossup setups.
Gatling Options: c.S, f.S, 2S, 5HS, 2HS, 6HS, 5D, 2D Supplemental Frame Data:
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6H
5D
5D |
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5D should be used sparingly. It hits overhead, but can be reacted to easily and is unsafe on block. Rewards on hit are small outside of corner. 5D can be used as a combo part for Dragon Install combo enders, due to the wall stick it causes in the corner. Yellow Roman Cancelling 5D on startup can lead to some particularly tricky setups.
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2P
2P |
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2P is a staple in Sol’s pressure game, it has similar utility to 5P but is plus on block as well. It can set up tick throws or frame traps, and can be hit confirmed easily. Due to its quick recovery, it can create Burst-safe points in combos.
Gatling Options: 5P, 2P, 6P, 5K, 2K, c.S, f.S, 2S, 5HS, 2HS, 5D, 2D |
2K
2K |
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2K is Sol’s fastest low attack and important in pressure and okizeme. Its quick recovery makes it a decent tick throw option. It also has decent reach for its speed, so it is useful as a standalone poke. It is useful as an empty jump low option for okizeme, and with proper spacing it can outrange throws.
Gatling Options: 6P, c.S, f.S, 2S, 2H, 5D, 2D |
2S
2S |
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2S is a strong neutral and pressure tool. It has a relatively slow start-up, but recovers incredibly fast while keeping Sol’s hurtbox far back, making it great for stopping ground approaches and countering shorter pokes. Gatling a f.S into 2S whiff is a common technique which brings Sol's hurtbox back to a safer distance, essentially resetting the situation. 2S is advantageous on block, making it a great way to safely end blockstrings or lead into extended pressure. Gatling Options: 5HS, 2HS, 6HS, 5D, 2D |
2H
2HS |
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2HS is primarily used in combos on airborne opponents, such as from anti-air 5K and corner 6P. It is rarely useful on its own due to its slow start-up, long recovery, and large hurtbox. On rare occasions it can be used in anticipation to anti-air for a rewarding Counter Hit launch. From farther air hits, it combos into Instant Air Dash j.P/j.K to allow follow-up combos that result in a knockdown that would otherwise not reach. 2HS will combo into j.D on air hit, so it is used frequently to set up Dust Loops in corner.
Gatling Options: 5D, 2D |
2D
2D |
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2D is a powerful normal, boasting an exceptional combination of speed, reach, evasive properties, and rewards on hit. Its low profile ability makes it useful for countering pokes that don't reach the floor. On Counter Hit, it will combo into Gun Flame for high damage, Tension-free combos. On normal hit it leads to multiple combo options depending on range and resources. It is a strong frame trap option as well since it can low profile many fast pokes. It is useful as an empty jump low option for okizeme since it can easily outrange throws.
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j.P
j.P |
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j.P is Sol’s fastest air normal, making it ideal for close-quarters air-to-air encounters. It cancels to itself even on whiff which is useful for covering space with a long series of active hitboxes. This, along with its quick recovery, make rising j.P a low-risk space control option. j.P shifts Sol's hurtbox forward and upwards, so it can be difficult to anti-air, and can potentially evade aerial attacks from below. Following knockdowns, j.P can be used as a safe jump and puts the opponent in short blockstun, making it a common tick throw option. In combos, j.P can be used to create Burst-safe points. Gatling Options: j.P, j.K, j.S, j.HS |
j.K
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It can be used in long distance air-to-air, or apply pressure on opponents attempting to jump away. In combos, j.K is frequently used from long range hits and can be used to increase corner carry in many confirms. It has a large hitbox behind Sol allowing it to cross-up, making it useful for okizeme following closer knockdowns. The hitbox of j.K does not reach low, so certain characters can crouch to make it whiff.
Gatling Options: j.S, j.D |
j.S
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j.S is Sol’s best air starter for combos, so it is commonly used in okizeme as a high hit. It is also used to extend combos on airborne opponents due to being jump cancellable. j.S reaches far downward with relatively quick start-up making it a great air-to-ground button.
Gatling Options: j.K, j.HS, j.D |
j.HS
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j.HS has utility in a wide variety of areas. in general it is Sol’s most commonly used air normal. For okizeme, j.HS is useful as a safe jump that can hit high twice. While it doesn’t gatling to any other air normals, it recovers instantly, so it is possible to link j.P or j.K afterwards. j.HS is useful as both an air-to-air and air-to-ground attack due to its large hitbox, long active frames, and evasive hurtbox. Sol's hurtbox shifts up far above the lower limit of j.HS's hitbox, making it a great way to counter anti-airs and help approach from the air. As a jump in, the only drawback it has is that it doesn't reach quite as deep as j.S, so it can be low profiled. At neutral, rising j.HS has similar utility to rising j.P as a method of covering space. j.HS can be used to create Burst-safe points in combos due to its instant recovery. |
j.D
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j.D is primarily used in combos on airborne opponents to maximize corner carry and damage, such as Dust Loops near corner. It is also commonly used as a gatling from j.S to launch the opponent. On its own, j.D has limited use as an air-to-ground attack, the hitbox has more range horizontally and upward vertically than downward. In addition, it has extra landing recovery which makes follow-up pressure after it is blocked not as strong. It can occasionally be useful as an air-to-air with decent active frames and horizontal reach.
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Universal Mechanics
Ground Throw
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Sol’s ground throw is used much more frequently on defense than offense. Typically, using Wild Throw is a stronger and more rewarding option on offense. Throw is faster though, so it can be used in situations which the opponent makes themselves throwable for a brief period of time. It can only be followed up with combos using Roman Cancel. Performing throw as 6K+H acts as a useful option select to perform 5K if the opponent is not throwable, and throw if they are. This cannot be used for throwing opponents behind due to Faultless Defense, but is much safer than using 6H.
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Air Throw
Air Throw |
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Sol’s air throw is useful in multiple situations, since air throws are strong in general. Sol makes use of it particularly during offense to grab opponents who attempt to escape by jumping. It knocks down upon connecting and usually has to be Roman Cancelled to enable any follow-up. Sol's air throw does significant stun damage, so succeeding with a tech trap can often result in a stunned opponent.
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Dead Angle Attack
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Dead Angle Attack is an anti-pressure option that costs 50% Tension. It knocks the opponent away on hit and causes knockdown which can be followed up with ground okizeme. While occasionally useful, Sol has particularly good defensive options otherwise, so he does not need to rely on Dead Angle Attack as much as others. Especially due to the fact that it is highly unsafe on block or whiff.
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Blitz Attack
Blitz Attack |
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Special Moves
Gun Flame
Gun Flame 236P Normal |
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Gun Flame (Feint)
Gun Flame (Feint) 214P |
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Gun Flame (Feint) (GF(F)) is often used as a cancel option from 5HS or 6HS on block. This doesn’t improve his frame advantage, but it brings Sol's hurtbox back to a safer distance. It builds a small amount of Tension, so it can be used at a safe distance during down time to build meter for free. In pressure, GF(F) is a risky but occasionally useful method of getting the opponent to flinch that can be punished.
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Volcanic Viper
Volcanic Viper 623S/HS (air OK) Normal |
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Tataki Otoshi
Knockdown (Tataki Otoshi) During Volcanic Viper: 214K Normal |
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Knockdown, also know as Tataki Otoshi (TO), is the add-on to Volcanic Viper (VV) which is used to knock the opponent down after a VV hits. The cancel to TO is delayable, so depending on the height at which VV connects, a difference in timing may be required for it to connect. Whiffing a TO after VV connects will leave Sol at disadvantage, and is sometimes even punishable. Delay cancel into TO can also be used in an attempt to throw off the opponent’s punish timing when they block or dodge a VV, but doing so puts Sol in Counter Hit state, leaving VV even more punishable if it fails. During Dragon Install, Sol will fall to the ground quickly after TO making him less vulnerable and allowing for better followups.
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Bandit Revolver
Bandit Revolver 236K (air OK) Normal |
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Bandit Bringer
Bandit Bringer 236[K] Normal |
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Kudakero
Break (Kudakero) j.214K Normal |
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Bukkirabou ni Nageru
Wild Throw (Bukkirabou ni Nageru) 623K Normal |
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Riot Stamp
Riot Stamp 214K Normal |
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Grand Viper
Ground Viper (Grand Viper) 214S Normal |
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Fafnir
Fafnir 41236HS Normal |
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P.B.B.
P.B.B. During Dragon Install: j.623K |
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P.B.B. is Sol’s Dragon Install (DI) exclusive special, used primarily as a combo ender during the final moments of DI to allow Sol to safely recover without repercussion by causing knockdown and creating distance between Sol and the opponent. Uniquely, despite being classified as an air throw, it is possible to land P.B.B. on grounded opponents, but only while they’re already in hitstun. Combined with its fast start-up and short burst of horizontal movement, this allows Sol to end almost any DI combo with P.B.B. without needing to add any unnecessary filler, maximising combo damage. Due to its nature as an air throw, there is the potential to use P.B.B. for resets on an opponent attempting to air tech away, or to use it to throw someone out of Burst start-up.
Supplemental Frame Data:
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Overdrives
Tyrant Rave ver.β
Tyrant Rave ver.β 632146HS [632146D] Normal |
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Dragon Install
Dragon Install 214214HS (air OK) |
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Dragon Install (DI) is a situational, high-risk, high-reward Overdrive in which Sol’s movement speed is increased, his normals become noticably faster and safer, and his specials are all buffed significantly. If used in neutral, Sol gains a great amount of initiative: He recovers instantly once the super freeze ends, and the combination of his speed advantage and his reward off any given hit is large enough that it becomes very risky for opponents to attempt to force the pace of the match into their favour. Of course, DI itself carries a large risk. When the mode’s natural duration ends and Sol returns to neutral on the ground, he is forced into a lengthy recovery animation, making him incredibly vulnerable to a counter-offensive. Due to this, DI is only really recommended in situations where the recovery animation will not come into play, either to make a last minute comeback, to quickly finish off an opponent hanging on by a thread, or in a combo that can guarantee a safe exit out of DI. With proper timing, the invulnerability on DI allows it to be used after a knockdown as a big call-out against reversal attempts, especially those intending to Roman Cancel upon connecting. DI can also be used to create Burst-safe points in certain situations. Can be roman canceled just as the animation starts, only burns the meter for the cancel and cancels the transformation.
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Instant Kill
Branding Breach During IK Mode: 236236HS |
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