BBTag/Izayoi

	Health
	17,000
	Prejump
	4F
	Backdash
	22F
	Unique Movement Options
	Hover Dash; Mirage Thruster
	Fastest Attack
	4A (6F)
	Reversals
	A+D (14F); 236B+C (17F); 214B+C (14F)

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Overview

Overview

Izayoi is a rushdown character with unique movement options, threatening high/low mixups, and one of the best safejumps in the game. Coupled with the right assists, Izayoi has the ability to play with momentum and suffocate the opponent with her aggression.

Izayoi

Izayoi
Pros	Cons
Strong mobility thanks to GA dash and teleports Decent projectiles Strong mixup game (IOH 66j.A/B, fuzzy guard setups with j.C, etc) Reliable oki/setplay off of any hit Solid 1-meter punish routes	Lackluster footsie game as her best poke, 5B, does its job but is outclassed by a number of other characters Meter hungry DP has no horizontal reach Meterless damage is mediocre Anti-air game is limited Requires good assists to keep pressure

Drive: Scarlet Justice

Izayoi’s forward air dash is different from most of the cast’s forward air dash. Instead of dashing straight, she does a dash low to the ground, allowing her to follow it up with an air normal. It is also possible to do the dash from the ground by pressing 66. It allows you to use it as an aggression tool to keep the pressure going as well as potentially mix them up during a blockstring, consisting of IAD j.A, j.C Fuzzy overhead, etc. The dash can also be held longer by holding 6, allowing you to close in from farther distances as well. In addition to that, you can change the angle of her dash by holding 9 or 3.

You can also cancel many of her special attacks into Mirage Thurster (teleports) to continue combos or to quickly sandwich your opponent with your partner.

Normal Moves

4A

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1000	All	6	3	9	0	B

Whiffs on all crouching hitboxes (except Tager, Hakumen, and Waldstein)
Jump cancelable on block
Izayoi's fastest normal, use this for mashing/tickthrows.

You can use this move as a situational anti air against IAD height approaches but outside of that, doesn’t see much use.

Level	P1	P2
1	100	70

5A

Please don’t use this move on block ever.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute
5A	1000	All	7	5	16	-7	B
5AA	1500	All	11	6	18	-7	B
5AAA	1700	All	14	5	28	-14	B
5AAAA	2300	All	15	3	30	-14	B

Main normal to start pressure
Jump cancelable on block

5A is your main tool to start combos/block pressure up close. A common mixup option involving 5A is 5A>IAD j.A, a 26f Overhead option that lets you extend pressure solo if the opponent respects you and possibly open up the opponent. j.A will whiff if they push 5A

Combo filler

5AA is combo filler primarily. Can be used in blockstrings but you’d be better off doing 5A>2A>5A...

Combo filler
Unsafe on block/pushblock

5AAA is mainly used as combo filler. It has really long recovery, making this move dangerous to throw out on block/pushblock

5A autocombo ender
VERY unsafe on block

5AAAA is your auto combo ender and can lead into Cross Raid. It knocks the opponent away fullscreen. Punishable on block.

Version	Level	P1	P2
5A	2	100	75
5AA	3	100	80
5AAA	4	100	85
5AAAA	4	100	85

5A:
5AA:
5AAA:
5AAAA:

5B

The sword has a hurtbox, because that's how swords work

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
5B	1500	All	11	6	18	-7	B
5BB	1700	All	14	3	30	-14	B

Your best poke option
Can be low profiled at the tip

5B is Izayoi’s best poke, use this when playing footsies. A little slower than most 5Bs in the game, being an 11f poke. 5B has an extended hurtbox on her sword, so be careful when trying to poke with it. Can be low profiled at the tip of her sword.

Combo filler
Pretty long recovery on whiff

5BB is combo filler. Whiff punishable if they pushblock 5B.

Version	Level	P1	P2
5B	3	100	80
5BB	4	100	85

5B:
5BB:

5C

Why use this when you have a 19f overhead?

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
800	High	22	3	4+20L	-10

Universal Overhead
22f of startup
Unsafe on block

Rarely used since 66j.A/B/C are faster overheads and can lead into more damage. Punishable on block.

Level	P1	P2
	100	100

2A

RIP BBCF 2A. You will be missed

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1000	Low	9	3	15	-4	F

9 frame low - you're generally better off using 4A/5A to mash out of situations.
Can gatling into itself up to a max of 3 times
Main low starter/low mixup option

Use in stagger pressure with 5A>2A>5A>etc. and as a mixup using j.B (whiff) > 2A.

Level	P1	P2
2	90	75

2B

Not a low.

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1100×2	All	12	3(6)3	18	-4	F

Combo filler
Unsafe against pushblock
Good button to Active Switch with
Go to punish tool after blocking DP/Supers since it hits twice

Not a low. Mainly used for combo filler. Unsafe against pushblock, making it a fairly weak tool for solo pressure. When utilizing assists however, it’s a solid tool for left/right mixups when you have the opponent sandwiched between your team. Can also be used to lock the opponent down for your partner during a blockstring via 2B+AS.

Level	P1	P2
3	100	80

2C

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1700	Low	13	6	21	-8	F

Key combo filler in Izayoi’s ground confirms
Can low profile some attacks
Unsafe on block/Pushblock

This is Izayoi’s most important combo filler in her ground combos, as it allows her to stabilize longer range confirms to help 214B connect. In normal block pressure, it usually can be staggered into 236A/C or 214A, but can potentially be punished by pushblock.

Level	P1	P2
4	90	85

j.A

Izayoi's swiss army knife

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
j.A	1300	High	9	6	15		H
j.AA	1300	High	7	3	12		H

Primary overhead mixup with GA dash
Strong jump in, especially when combined with GA dash
Solid Air to air
Other leg has a hitbox, allowing it to crossup

This move is one of Izayoi's most important normals. When combined with GA dash (66/IAD), you can use it as an overhead mixup option as well as a method to approach in neutral. It also compensates for Izayoi's rather poor anti air game as she can air to air pretty consistently with j.A due to it's solid combination of speed and range. Albeit it not very likely to happen, j.A can also crossup has her other leg has a hurtbox as well.

Combo filler
Can be used as a double overhead option after 66

j.AA is combo filler for air routes, albeit inferior to j.B in that regard. It can also be used as a double overhead option after 66 j.A depending on how high Izayoi is relative to the opponent (you'll usually need to fly a little higher by holding 9 after 99 to get it to work)

Version	Level	P1	P2
j.A	3	80	80
j.AA	3	80	80

j.A:
j.AA:

j.B

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1800	High	11	7	21		H

Can be used for setting up a fuzzy overhead j.C/low situation after 66 GA dash
Can used as a fakeout after GA dash
Combo filler for air routes

While this move doesn't see much use in neutral, it shines much more in terms of pressure and combos. When it comes to pressure, you can do 66 j.B and either jump and do rising j.C for a fuzzy overhead mixup or land and 2A. It can also be used as a fakeout after 66 (delay j.B) and IAD (do j.B immediately after), making it whiff and allowing you to do whatever you want afterwards provided they respect it. j.B is also important for many of Izayoi's air routes, especially j.ABC loops.

Level	P1	P2
4	80	85

j.C

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1700	High	11	6	18		H

Blows back on air hit
Fuzzy overhead mixup after 66j.B
Combo filler for j.ABC loops
Can be used an an ender for air combos
Can IOH Tager and Hakumen

Another move that doesn't see much use in neutral but also shines in pressure and combos. As a mixup tool, it's one of Izayoi's best options, as it can fuzzy a majority of the cast after doing 66j.B prior and can even hit Tager and Hakumen crouching, allowing it to be used as a stronger overhead option than 66/IAD j.A in those matchups. As for combos, it sees use mostly in j.C reland loops and to maximize damage with j.C > j.21A~A.

Level	P1	P2
4	80	75

Universal Moves

Ground Throw

5B+C

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
0×2, 2000	Throw	7~30	3	23		T

Wallbounces anywhere

Very good for tick throws as Izayoi's pressure is already very strong so most people won't expect it.Best way to combo is to cancel it into 236B.

Level	P1	P2
0×2, 4	100	50

Minimum Damage 2000

Aegis Blade

5A+D

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1800	Air Unblockable	14	3	46	-32	B	1~16 All

Pressing A/B/C during the slash will do Strike Fall as a followup

Great vertical range but poor horizontal range.

Level	P1	P2
3	80	60

Minimum Damage 90

Noir Edge

j.A+D

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1800	All	10	5	Until L+12L		H	1~14 All

Pressing A/B/C during the slash will do Strike Fall as a followup

Air combo ender leading to Strike Fall. Hits diagonally upwards, so can whiff if air comboing someone too low relative to Izayoi. Use j.C in these cases.

Level	P1	P2
3	80	60

Minimum Damage 90

Skills

A Sonic Saber

236A (Air OK)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236A	1500	All	20	Until Hit	Total: 48	-5	P1
j.236A	1500	All	16	Until Hit	Total: 45+6L		P1

Can follow up with Mirage Thruster. A version remains on the ground, B version teleports up into the air, C version teleports behind the opponent
One of Izayoi's main neutral tools due to being a projectile.

Useful for reseting pressure as it gives to the teleport follow ups.

Air A. Used for stalling and zoning as well as baiting anti airs and stuffing approaches.

Version	Level	P1	P2
236A	3	80	80
j.236A	3	80	80

236A:

Minimum Damage 75

j.236A:

Minimum Damage 75

B Sonic Saber

236B (Air OK)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236B	1200, 500×4	All	44	Until Hit	Total: 64	+28	P1
j.236B	1200, 500×4	All	31		Total: 55		P

Additional projectiles appear both on hit and on block
Can follow up with Mirage Thruster. A version remains on the ground, B version teleports up into the air, C version teleports behind the opponent
Combos from throw (midscreen only)

Great active switch but has slow startup so you'll need your assist to cover you

Version	Level	P1	P2
236B	3	80	80
j.236B	3	80	80

236B:

Minimum Damage 60, 25×4 (160)

j.236B:

Minimum Damage 60, 25×4 (160)

Mirage Thruster

Sonic Saber -> A/B

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236X > A					Total: 43			15~24 All
236X > B					Total: 34			15~25 All

A version is used to reset pressure mid blockstring,B version is used for surprise overheads but both will lose to DPs.

Version	Level	P1	P2
236X > A
236X > B

236X > A:
236X > B:

Crusade Seraphim Gamma

214A (Air OK)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
214A	1500	Low	11	3	18	-4	F
j.214A	1850	All	11	3	Until L		H

Follow up attack with A/B.
Knocks down on hit.

Useful pressure tool as it has long range and hits low so it will catch sleeping and can be used to end blockstrings as it's safe on block.

Version	Level	P1	P2
214A	3	90	80
j.214A	4	90	85

214A:

Minimum Damage 75

j.214A:

Minimum Damage 92

Crusade Seraphim Alpha

214B (Air OK)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
214B	1700	All	10	3	20	-4	B	4~12 H
j.214B	2000	All	11	3	Until L		H

Head invul
Since it goes at a diagonal angle it has a deadzone if they're right in front of her so in those cases use her DP.

Primary anti-air and combo piece leading to Strike Fall.

Version	Level	P1	P2
214B	4	90	85
j.214B	4	90	85

214B:

Minimum Damage 85

j.214B:

Minimum Damage 100

Valkyrie Astrea

Crusade Seraphim Gamma -> A/B

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1700	All	9	3	35	-19	B

Level	P1	P2
4	90	85

Minimum Damage 85

Strike Fall

Aegis Blade -> A/B/C Crusade Seraphim Alpha -> A/B Air Crusade Seraphim Alpha -> A/B/C

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
AD > X	1300	All	28	Until L	31L		H	1~(Until L) All
214B > X	1700 [750×3]	All	31	Until L [1,1,Until L]	36L		H	4~18 All

Primary combo ender leading to 66j.A/B safejump setups.

Version	Level	P1	P2
AD > X	4	48	100
214B > X	4	90	85

AD > X:

Considered part of preceding attack, no additional damage scaling applied
Minimum Damage 65

214B > X:

Values in [] are when Strike Fall is done immediately after 214C > Move
Minimum Damage 85 [37×3 (111)]

Extra Skills

EX Sonic Saber

236C (Air OK)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
236C	1500×3	All	20	Until Hit	Total 42	+4	P1
j.236C	1500×3	All	16	Until Hit	Total 45		P1

Shoots 3 projectiles
Can follow up with Mirage Thruster. A version remains on the ground, B version teleports up into the air, C version teleports behind the opponent

The projectiles hang in place for a bit longer than the A version, making it more advantageous on hit or block from further away. Much harder to avoid in general, allowing you to force your opponent to block and/or eat a mixup.

Version	Level	P1	P2
236C	3	80	80×3
j.236C	3	80	80×3

236C:

Minimum Damaage 150×3 (450)

j.236C:

Minimum Damaage 150×3 (450)

EX Mirage Thruster

214C (Air OK) After certain Skills -> C

This is not neutral

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
				Total: 31			10~20 All

Teleports behind the opponent's position at the time of the teleport

Excellent for punishing unsafe zoning and unattentive opponents, but loses to 4A/5A mash and reversal DP/supers. If done from a far enough A Sonic Saber 5A will combo from the saber on hit.

Level	P1	P2

Partner Skills

5P

Valkyrie Astrea

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
2400	All	(18)+13	3	37	-21	B

Good for extending combos as they can't tech till they touch to ground. Has more vertical range than the animation suggests so it's good for juggles.

Level	P1	P2
4	70	80

Minimum Damaage 120

6P

Sonic Saber

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1200, 500×4	All	(18)+44		Total: (18)+66	+27	P

Additional projectiles appear both on hit and block

This assist can be a decent approach tool and can provide incredible amounts of lockdown if you can force the opponent to block it. Cross Combo will not destroy the projectile once it leaves her hands, making it possible to produce two sabers on screen at once!

Level	P1	P2
3	70	80

Minimum Damage 60, 25×4 (160)

4P

Crusader Seraphim Alpha

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
1500×2	All	(18+)10	3 [3(20)Until L]	38 [34L]	-22	B

Automatically follows up with Strike Fall on hit

Has the same pros and cons as the point version like the disjoint or the dead zone but overall it's a great anti air.Its only downside is that you can't active switch to izayoi and have her combo unless their in the corner

Level	P1	P2
4	70	80

Minimum Damage 75×4 (150)

Distortion Skills

Justice Phorizer

236B+C

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	Attribute	Invuln
5500 [6500]	All	7+(78 Flash)+10	9	49	-39	P2	1~25 All

Reaches about half screen
Hitbox covers Izayoi herself, including slightly behind her. Even if you jump over the magic circle, you can still be hit.

Longer range and slightly less damage than Banshee Lancer, but gets its full damage if hitting both opponent characters. Enhanced version with gigantic hitbox for calling out projectiles, assist calls, and general whiffed normals in neutral.