GGXRD-R2/Venom

Venom
Movement Options Double Jump, 1 Airdash, Dash Type: Run Play-style Pressure, Mix-up, Setups

Overview

Armed with a pool cue, Venom is unique even within the world of Guilty Gear. The pool cue is not only for style but also is an integral part of his gameplay. Venom has one of the most unique designs in fighting games. He has the ability to place pool balls on screen in various formations and hit the balls with his normals, specials, and even other balls. Although this does give Venom the ability to zone his strongest feature is his ability to set up pressure and mixups. Venom requires players to learn his unique play-style in order to succeed and also requires the player to have strong fundamental defense due to his lack of reversals. When one capitalizes on his strengths, Venom is a strong and versatile character with great room for creative expression.

Strengths/Weaknesses

Strengths	Weaknesses
Great pressure Good pokes, neutral game, and okizeme 6P is one of the best of its kind Setplay and zoning are both viable options Above Average mixups Ball setups allow for extreme versatility	Below average health Only reversal or pressure escape option is slow, uses burst, and takes 50 tension. Pokes rarely convert into high damage or knockdown Neutral game requires time and space in order to set up pool balls

Overview

Starter Guide

Combos

Frame Data

Matchups

Strategy

Resources

Normal Moves

5P

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 5P normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 6[26] Mid 6 3 9 -2 0 -8/+3 CSJ YRP 144 Initial: 85%

Venom's primary ball hitting button. Its ability to chain into itself can be useful for burst/dead angle bait and combos/pressure. hits balls horizontally at a very low speed 85% prorate

5K

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 5K normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 12[32] Mid 7 3 15 -8 0 3 8 SJ YRP 144 Initial: 90%

Useful for hitting balls when one needs the balls to travel faster than 5P but slower than fS. 5K Is also useful in QV combos and as a situational poke. Hits balls with moderate speed. 90% prorate

c.S

c.S Don't Burst cS

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 c.S normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 16×3[32] Mid 5 2,2,7 20 -8 4 20 8 SJ YRP 384 Don't burst it

The main basis of Venom's close combat. Important Attributes: Builds large amounts of R.I.S.C with 3 level 4 hits. Tied for Venom's fastest button with 2K, and can be freely chained into and out of it. Jump cancelable during any one of the 3 hits making it a dangerous burst point for the opposing player. Hits balls directly upward, but will rarely see use for hitting balls because it is a proximity normal. Excellent for option selecting with forward throws (6S+H). Sometimes useful as an anti-air, with good reward on counterhit. Note: the last hit whiffs on most crouching characters. Confirm standing or crouching opponents and proceed with combos and pressure as appropriate.

f.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 f.S normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 24[38] Mid 9 2 18 -6 2 10 7 S YRP 264 For when you need that ball space

Venom's far slash is excellent for controlling space. Though Venom reaches his hurtbox forward during use it is pretty fast and covers a great distance. At max range it can be used to cancel into a ball set in order to get balls on screen when normally one would not have time to do so. fS becomes especially useful when combined with a ball hit which improves the frame advantage. Hits balls with high speed

5H

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 5H normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 42[42] Mid 10 7 15 -3 4 20 6 S YRP 384

Almost useless on its own when not shooting a ball or mid combo. In the corner it pushes the user back far enough to be used in crouching confirms like sQV. Launches balls at a very high speed. Staggers on counterhit. Very strong starter against opponents who are crouching. Requires point blank range to work, but has high reward.

5D

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 normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 25[50] High 25 3(2)3 15 -9 2 10 20 YRP 264 Initial: 80% The unique ball bouncer Max 1 Hit

A standard 5D with a unique gimmick attached. When Venom's dust attack hits a ball the ball will travel until it either hits a target or touches the wall. If the ball launched by this attack touches the wall, it will bounce off the wall one time and travel in the opposite direction. This gimmick is rarely useful but can be used in specific setups. hit balls with very high speed. 80% prorate

2P

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 2P normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 6[26] Mid 7 4 10 -4 0 3 8 CS YRP 144 Initial: 80%

Notable mostly for its ability to hit low balls, and its ability to chain into itself. Hits balls low to the ground at low speed 80% prorate

2K

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 2K normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 8[30] Low 5 3 9 -2 0 3 8 S YRP 144 Initial: 70%

Venom's go-to low and fastest button. Most frequently used to open the enemy up before following up with cS, 2D, or tick-throw. Good speed, decent range, and fair recovery make it a decent low poke. Hits balls low to the ground with low speed. 70% proration

2S

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 2S normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 22[34] Mid 6 2 19 -7 2 10 7 S YRP 264 Roundstart.png

One of Venom's best pokes. Despite its appearance 2S is not a low and cannot be used as a mixup. Good speed and great range. Can hit most characters at round start range. Hits balls low to the ground with high speed. Will not hit moves with extreme lot profiles such as Sol's Grand Viper, or moves with low invulnerability like Jam's 6H.

2H

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 2H normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 20×2[42] Low, Mid 10 3,5 20 -8 3 S YRP 384 1st hit • 2nd hit

The first of 2H's two level 3 hits is a low. These attributes makes 2H a solid filler move for blockstrings. The first hit will catch low profile moves such as Sol's Grand Viper, and the second hit can be a situational anti-air. First hit launches balls low to the ground with high speed. Second hit launches balls upwards at a 45 degree angle with high speed.

2D

2D

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 2D normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 20×2 Low 6 2(14)8 14 -8 2 10 7 S YRP 264 6~7 Upper Body 8~18 Above Knees 19~29 Low Profile 30~32 Above Knees

A reliable way to get a knockdown when one is unable to combo into 6H or QV. Generous low profile and upper body invulnerabilty Fast and 2 hits the second of which has additional range Good Range High reward in the corner with 2D(1) sCR Hits balls low to the ground with low speed. Supplementary Frame Data: 7-18 Above Knees Invincibility, 19-29 Low Profile

6P

6P STOP!

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 6P normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 28[36] Mid 7 7 16 -9 2 10 7 SJ YRP 264 1～3 Upper Body 4～6 Above Knees 7～10 Upper Body Beats level 3 Mist Finer

A 6P so good that it has become a meme. Under most situations 6P should be Venom's primary anti-air. Although 6P can gatling into many of his other buttons, it cannot combo into 6H on normal hit and must be jump canceled into an air combo. On counter hit 6P combos into 6H for a free knockdown. When combined with a ball hit 6P has enough hitstun to combo into 6H. 6P is also useful to counter-poke a large variety of moves such as I-No's Chemical Love, and Johnny's Level 3 Mist Finer with varying degrees of risk. Generous upper body invicibility Sends balls upwards at an angle with moderate speed. Inconsistent ability to hit crouching opponents. Supplemental Frame Data: 1-3, 7-10 Upper Body Invincibility, 4-6 Above Knees Invincibility

6H

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 6H normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 52[48] Mid 15 8 21 -10 4 20 6 S YRP 384 Highest velocity ball launcher

6H is a move with many uses, and some drawbacks. 6H is very unsafe on block and needs to be special canceled to make it safer. 6H also does not cover directly next to Venom, and as such is not a very reliable way to hit approaching enemies. Can be used as a decent anti-air near fS range. Is one of Venom's essential combo enders. In the corner often combos into QV. Hits balls with the greatest speed of all his buttons. Has a very large hitbox allowing Venom to hit with it from very far away.

j.P

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 j.P normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 10[28] High / Air 7 6 9 0 3 8 CSJ YRP 144

A decent air-to-air, and a good button to option select air-throw with. jP and jS chain back and forth with each other to extend air block strings. Useful to hit balls slowly and horizontally through the air.

j.K

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 j.K normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 12[32] High / Air 9 12 12 2 10 7 S YRP 264

Has a small crossup hitbox. Useful combo tool. Used to hit balls downward at moderate speed. Mediocre air-to-ground button.

j.S

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 j.S normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 22[37] High / Air 7 5 21 2 10 7 SJ YRP 264

Tied with jP for Venom's fastest air normal. jP and jS chain back and forth with each other to extend air block strings. Has a generous hitbox below Venom that can crossup. Jump cancelable on block. Used to hit balls downward at quickly.

j.H

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 j.H normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 32[46] High / Air 10 8 18 2 10 7 S YRP 264

This is Venom's most reliable air-to-ground button. Has a deep hitbox making it a good air-to-ground button. Useful in air blockstrings, and combos. Has significant untech time allowing the player to delay their next button, or simply let jH send the enemy down to the ground. Hits balls very quickly at a 45 degree angle.

j.D

j.D Calendar!

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 j.D normal Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 36[48] High / Air 12 6 22 + 5 Landing Recovery 3 14 6 S YRP 384

Venom's jD covers more than 270 degrees around him, letting him hit opponents below, next to, above, and sometimes behind him him. Pops opponents a bit higher in the air making it a critical combo component. On counterhit it will hit an opponent high in the air, allowing followups depending on the height and distance from the corner. Hits balls upward into the air quickly and the ball can then bounce off the ceiling and travel downward.

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

Ground Throw Pong

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 Ground Throw other Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 0,6×7 Ground Throw: 75250 1 0 NA 6,0 R 0,480,0 Forced: 50% Stun value: 3×7

Venom gets immense corner carry from throws. The throw itself does very little damage, but the followup combo and oki makes this one of the most rewarding throws both in terms of meterless damage and oki. While in a corner, Venom's throw combo options change.

Air Throw

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 Air Throw other Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 0,6×7 Air Throw: 192500 1 0 NA 6,0 R 0,480,0 Forced: 50% Stun value: 3×7

Although this cannot be combo'ed from when performed far above the ground it can lead to increasingly large combos the closer to the ground it is performed. Air throw is also very valuable as an anti-air under the right circumstances. At normal jump height air throw can be hit with the 3rd hit of cS leading into a simple air combo into knockdown. Close to the ground air throw has many combo routes, especially when performed near the corner.

Dead Angle Attack

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 DAA Dead Angle Attack other Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 20 All 13 3 24 -13 2 10 7 -5000 / 264 Initial: 50% 1～15 Full 16～35 Throw

A very necessary move for Venom. This move is one of your most reliable ways to escape pressure and reset to neutral. If DAA gets baited successfully then you wasted 50 meter. 1-15 Full, 16-35 Throw Invincible

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 Blitz Blitz Attack other Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 50 Mid (15-48)+13 3 20 -2 1 R Initial: 55% 1~Button release: Blitz Hitstop 30F Slighty refills own Burst and slightly drains opponent's Burst on hit Blows opponent away and wall sticks opponent on hit (untechable for 40F/ 80F on CH) Crumples opponent on ground CH (79F) Max Charge [Blitz] Blitz Attack Max Charge other Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 50 Mid 50+13 3 20 +5 4 R 1~50: Blitz Hitstop 30F Slighty refills own Burst and slightly drains opponent's Burst on hit Slightly blows opponent away on air hit (untechable for 50F/ 100F on CH) Crumples opponent on ground hit Does one hit despite the appearance. Functions the same as most blitz attacks.

Special Moves

Ball Set

Ball Set 214P/K/S/H (Air OK) SET!

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/K/S/H Ball Formation special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln Total 26(Ground) Total 35(Air) Y 75 / ― Teleport (Followup) possible at 25F

Venom's most iconic special. Places a ball on the screen and shifts other placed balls into one of many predefined formations. Can be cancelled into another ball summon (either by inputting the move or by simply holding another attack button) or teleport (hold the original button down). Knowing where and when to place these is absolutely essential. Balls go into the shown formation when you summon a ball with the corresponding button. For example, doing K summon, then S summon would go into S formation with only the K and S balls available. YRC can be used in a pinch to make ball set more safe.

Ball Hit

Ball Hit

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 Ball Hit Ball Hit special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 26～50 All 1 2 2 7 YRP 120 Damage depends on what hit the ball. See Ball Velocity Table for details.

Balls travel with a speed and direction related to the move used to hit them. Balls can hit other balls setting them in motion as well. This will also change the direction of the original ball. When a ball is hit with Stinger Aim or Carcass Raid, the ball shot will become inert and move back/forward (backspin and topspin) a short distance based on the angel it was hit from as well as gain a level of charge. Topspin occurs by default. To backspin a Stinger press down at approximately the time that the stringer ball is created. To backspin a Carcass Raid press back instead. This timing is fairly generous, but does take practice to learn. Balls which have been leveled up by a collision with Singer Aim or Carcass Raid are not moved by Ball Set or QV, and will not move unless hit with another move or ball.

QV

QV 41236P/K/S/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 41236P/K/S/H QV special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 25 Mid 20～83 8 Total 38～101 -4 [-1, +1, +5] 0 [1, 2, 3] 2 8 YRP 200 / 120 Charging hitbox (Deletes projectiles) Charge times: Lvl1: 33F, Lvl2: 45F, Lvl3: 83F [Lvl1,Lvl2,Lvl3] indicates Charge Level. Attack comes out 8F after button release, minimum 20F startup.

QV starts as a negative-edge special which negates projectiles passing through it, but does not interact with players. Upon releasing the button for QV, QV becomes an active hitbox of great size before settling as a ball of whatever level QV was charged to. After that the ball produced by QV behaves like a normal ball. QV gains an attack level for each level of charge, increasing its blockstun and thus, frame advantage. QV's primary uses: A combo ender which grants additional balls and damage. A combo tool to pop the enemy up higher off of the ground. A meaty Oki option which grants a ball.

Teleport

Teleport 623K

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 623K Teleport special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln Total 20 Y 7~10 Strike 11~14 Full Throw vulnerable frames Teleport finishes at 15F

Teleports Venom to the ball he last set. Can be performed by holding down the attack button during a ball set. Very useful for mobility, positioning, and approaching. Allows the user to use Venom's aerial moves because it puts him in the air upon completion. Auto-corrects Venom to face the opponent after teleporting. Venom will be able to airdash after recovering, but not double jump without jump installing. Supplemental Frame Data: Teleport completed frame 15 7-10 Strike invulnerable, 11-14 Fully invulnerable.

Stinger Aim

Stinger Aim [4]6S/H

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 S (Level 0) [4]6S Level 0 S Stinger Aim Level 0 special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 30 All 15～26 Total 43～54 -2 2 10 7 YRP 250 / 120 40F charge time S (Level 1) [4]6S Level 1 S Stinger Aim Level 1 special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 22×2 All 27～47 Total 55～75 +6 2 10, 2 6×2 YRP 250 / 120 40F charge time S (Level 2) [4]6S Level 2 S Stinger Aim Level 2 special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 22×3 All 48～74 Total 76～102 +15 2 10, 2×2 6×3 YRP 250 / 120 40F charge time S (Level 3) [4]6S Level 3 S Stinger Aim Level 3 special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 22×6 All 75～95 Total 103～123 +37 2 10, 2×5 6×6 YRP 250 / 120 40F charge time H (Level 0) [4]6H Level 0 H Stinger Aim Level 0 special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 42 All 9～20 Total 44～55 -9 2 10 7 YRP 250 / 120 40F charge time H (Level 1) [4]6H Level 1 H Stinger Aim Level 1 special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 25×2 All 21～41 Total 56～76 -1 2 10, 2 6×2 YRP 250 / 120 40F charge time H (Level 2) [4]6H Level 2 H Stinger Aim Level 2 special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 25×3 All 42～68 Total 77～103 +8 2 10, 2×2 6×3 YRP 250 / 120 40F charge time H (Level 3) [4]6H Level 3 H Stinger Aim Level 3 special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 25×6 All 69～89 Total 104～124 +30 2 10, 2×5 6×6 YRP 250 / 120 40F charge time 40 frame charge time Stinger Aim is Venom's fastest way to put a projectile on screen without any balls already set. Roman Cancels, especially YRC allow this move to be much safer than it otherwise would be, and allows the user to confirm into combos from farther away. S Stinger Aim is at worst -2 on block at point blank range, and becomes much more advantageous on block the further Venom is from his enemy. S Stinger aim is also useful as an oki tool. One can charge stinger aim for a meaty multi-hit projectile, use sSA to hit other balls to make them meaty while producing a leveled up ball, or both. H Stinger Aim is considerably less safe than S Stinger Aim, but launches a much faster projectile. This makes hSA one of the most potent space control tools in the game when Venom has meter to YRC the recovery in the case that it misses.

Carcass Raid

Carcass Raid [2]8S/H

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 S [2]8S S Carcass Raid special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 36 All 16 Total 32 +10 2 10 7 YRP 200 / 120 40F charge time H [2]8H H Carcass Raid special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 50 All 13 Total 48 -9 2 10 7 YRP 200 / 120 40F charge time 40 frame charge time S Carcass Raid is one of Venom's most important specials. From close range sCR provides significant frame advantage which can be used as a pressure reset. sCR can also be used as a situational means to catch opponents who might otherwise low profile your other space control tools such as Stinger Aim and fS. The further away sCR is used from, the easier it is for an opponent to avoid the hit and punish the user. Some situations where sCR can be useful: During oki with ball cover. after 2K cS(2) as a pressure reset After a jump in using sMS after another sCR In tandem with Pball in the corner for oki. Midscreen throw combos after a poke with 2S or 2D or 2K H Carcass Raid is much more situational than S Carcass Raid. hCR's projectile disappears if Venom is hit while the projectile is active making it less safe than other options. hCR does have uses such as anti-airing enemies far above Venom, and hitting other balls. hCR is also able to give frame advantage when spaced properly.

Double Head Morbid

Double Head Morbid 623S/H

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 S 623S S Double Head Morbid special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 15×4[42] Mid 9 4×4 18 -8 2 10 7 YRP 130 / 216 H 623H H Double Head Morbid special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 18×4[48] Mid 15～34 24 18 -16 2 10 7 YRP 200 / 264 Max 4 hits S Double Headed Morbid is rarely useful, but can come in handy in order to allow one to hit balls directly upwards. H Double Headed Morbid is a situational means to convert a 2D into corner carry using Red Roman Cancel, and can be used to convert into a combo in the corner. Because DHM hits many times, it can be used as a poor man's guts crush in order to guarantee a kill. Hits balls directly upward.

Mad Struggle

Mad Struggle j.236S/H S gives valuable mixups, H gives a cool flip

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 S j.236S S Mad Struggle special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 12×4[37] High / Air 18 Until Landing 6 After Landing +7 2 10 7 YRP 150 / 240 S gives valuable mixups, H gives a cool flip H j.236H H Mad Struggle special Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 15×7, 25×3[37] High / Air×4,Mid×3 16 Until Landing (5)2,6,2 18 -6 2 10 7 YRP 150 / 240×4,720×3 After Landing 1～7 Strike Tiger Knee S Mad Struggle is Venom's most versatile overhead. The non-tiger-knee version of Mad Struggle can be used to change up landing times and mess up the opponent's anti-airs. Mad Struggle's multiple hits will build a good amount of R.I.S.C on block, but scale damage on hit. sMS can be thrown upon landing if the opponent Instant Blocks the last hit, or if the user is too high off the ground when the move finishes. H Mad Struggle is unsafe on whiff and on block making it much more situational than S Mad Struggle. Also keep in mind that no matter how high up, is that it will only do 4 hits in the air. The flip can catch enemies who are unprepared which gives venom the ability to score a knockdown. Supplemental Frame Data: H Version: 1-7 Strike Invincible after landing.

Ball Formations

5H

P Formation

P will be the formation you probably do the most in any given match. Placing the ball right in front of him lets him tap it with P and get in motion right away, while his other buttons can be used to get it going faster. In addition S>P, dash 5K (5P in corner) is a good okizeme formation. Has uses in combos too. 2S will hit a P ball, making this formation's use in the corner strong. P formation has weaker zoning than in prior games, because the other 3 balls are placed further away from Venom.

5H

K formation	K Formation puts a ball above Venom. You'll use it for K Ball oki on knockdowns (description now in the Beginner and Intermediate Guide to Venom linked later on this page, but it is similar to the one on the +R page). You'll also use it for some combos, especially ones planned in advance (with K ball out, 6P>6HS is a true combo). In addition, P>K is a very versatile formation for zoning.

5H

S formation	Places a ball behind him. Primarily used for QV combos as it can be tapped by 5P or 6P while traveling to its spot. You can try to be tricky and use the teleport cancel on summon to create some space. It has some corner okizeme uses as well.

5H

HS formation

Places a ball in front of Venom. There's a few uses for this formation. You can place a HS ball on oki and safe jump (will make HS Ball Oki writeup as well). It's a great best ball for using the Stinger Aim spin properties. Because it places the ball further out, your teleport can get behind your opponent more frequently (and it can be pushed even further by a HS Stinger). And last but not least, S>HS immediate 5P is one of Venom's best 2 ball zoning formations.

Overdrives

Dark Angel

Dark Angel 2363214S Fair Character

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 2363214S Dark Angel super Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 10×34 [12×34] All 7+18 Total 43 +102 4 3 2 Y -5000/0 7 Full 8～15 Strike [1-26 All] Your meter or your life Stun value: 0 Values in [ ] are for Burst version Chip damage is 2×34 Minimum damage: 20% [30%]

A giant black multi-hitting ball that does significant chip damage. Able to force the opponent to block mixups, carry to the corner, and raise the RISC gauge. Does not affect balls on the screen. It hits at most 34 times and deals chip damage. This overdrive is primarily used for guts crushes to kill, and chip damage+lockdown in an oki setup. Supplemental Frame Data: 7 Full Invulnerability, 8-15 Strike Invulnerable

Red Hail

Red Hail j.236236HS

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 j.236236H Red Hail super Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 30×8 All 7+0 9 After Landing 0 2 7 YRP -5000/0 7 Strike Shoots every 8F Minimum damage: 20%

Shoots 8 balls diagonally towards the ground which can bounce off the ground one time. The only overdrive which Venom can use while airborne. This overdrive is almost never useful, but can be used in very specific circumstances to kill the enemy without returning to the ground. Shoots every 8 frames

Bishop Runout

Bishop Runout 2363214H The most fun overdrive in the game

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 2363214H Bishop Runout super Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery On-Block Level R.I.S.C. Gain R.I.S.C. Loss Cancel Roman Tension Prorate Invuln 10+0 3 Y -5000/0 10 Strike Default duration 240F, Hellfire duration 288F Minimum damage: 20%

Consumes the user's inactive balls on screen when it enters. Behaves like a normal ball, except it will bounce back after making contact with an enemy or the wall, can hit many times, and will return to its inactive state after hitting an enemy. has a cooldown which starts after it hits an enemy before it can become active again. Will level up balls which make contact with it. Meter gain is significantly reduced while BRO is active.

Instant Kill

Giga Machina System in IK mode: 236236H Never miss a Call Shot

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 Note: [ ] Indicates when match point for you, opponent in Hell Fire state, and you have 50% Tension Uses the animation of his Stinger Aim without the ball. 9-45 Fully Invincible[5-38] Can be combo'ed into off of throw and 5D when the opponent is in hellfire and you have sufficient meter. Can be used from the pong loop.

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