DNFD/Ghostblade

	Health
	950
	Guard Gauge
	950
	MP Regen Rate
	12 /second
	Prejump
	F
	Backdash
	Unique Movement Options
	Ghost Retracer
	Fastest Attack
	2A (7F)
	Reversals
	None

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Overview

Overview

Ghostblade is a unique space control character who fights alongside his Warrior Ghost counterpart. Using MS moves, Ghostblade can command the Ghost to attack independently from himself, making him a master of the neutral and whiff punish game, while also having options to attack and pressure in tandem with the Ghost for close range offense.

He can rule neutral by threatening high damage punishes via his long normals, and 5MGuardAllStartup21Recovery-Advantage-3(point blank), a fullscreen projectile which he can react to and hit confirm into 5M~MGuardAllStartup-Recovery-Advantage-12 for a crumple on normal hit, starting high damage combos that reliably carry to the corner. Ghostblade can also effectively control the airspace with 6MGuardAllStartup22Recovery-Advantage+7, +45, netting a combo on a correct read, or otherwise putting him advantage, were the opponenet to block it on the ground. This is all tied together by 2MGuard-Startup19Recovery-Advantage-, a teleport that takes Ghostblade to his Ghost's current location in a moment's notice.

In pressure, Ghostblade makes use of 4MGuardAllStartup40Recovery-Advantage+ and j.MGuardAllStartup34Recovery-Advantage+39, +95 to mix up the opponent in between the Ghost's staggered attacks, threatening strike/throw mixups at any moment, mixing it up with tricky movement from his teleport to force mixups, bait attacks, or reset pressure. His combo routes also naturally lead into hard knockdowns that set up powerful Ghost-assisted safejumps into further mix ups.

Where Ghostblade tends to struggle is on defense; 2MGuard-Startup19Recovery-Advantage- is not invulnerable on startup to make up for its great utility. This makes it so the opponent has more options to keep Ghostblade locked down on offense, and forces the player to think more carefully about when to take a chance and escape. In addition, Ghostblade lacks dedicated anti-airs besides highly committal and/or preemptive attacks in 5SGuardAllStartup15Recovery16Advantage-21, 6MGuardAllStartup22Recovery-Advantage+7, +45, or rising air normals, making it best to simply not engage in these situations.

If you enjoy a slippery neutral game that can transition into strong offense, and don't mind staying put on defense, Ghostblade might be the character you're looking for.

Ghostblade

Ghostblade is classified as a Gimmicky type. He has many strong poking moves and fights alongside his Ghost, attacking in tandem with it or using Ghost RetracerGuard-Startup19Recovery-Advantage- to teleport to its position.

Pros

Cons

Neutral King: Most of Ghostblade's attacks are amazing neutral tools, threatening a combo at any range. Combined with his teleport, letting him quickly reposition at any moment, Ghostblade's moveset lends itself to a strong neutral game.
Ghost Presence: Ghostblade's MS Skills are amazing screen control options, such as 6MGuardAllStartup22Recovery-Advantage+7, +45 keeping opponents from safely being able to jump. 5MGuardAllStartup21Recovery-Advantage-3(point blank) into 5M~5MGuardAllStartup-Recovery-Advantage-12 is also an amazing whiff punish tool with high damage return.
Strong Okizeme: Ghostblade's combos almost always end in safejumps. These can be turned into setups with Ghost that lead to strong strike/throw mixups.
Corner Carry: Many of Ghostblade's combo routes naturally push the opponent deep towards the corner. He can also reliably side switch mid-combo by using the Ghost's active frames or taking advantage of the crumple state and rolling through the opponent.

Weak Defense: Ghostblade's reversal is not a DP and not invincible from the first frame, and he lacks a dedicated and reliable anti air attack, which means Ghostblade generally struggles to defend his weak health pool.
Fragile Ghost: The Ghost that is summoned with 4MGuardAllStartup40Recovery-Advantage+, 6MGuardAllStartup22Recovery-Advantage+7, +45, j.MGuardAllStartup34Recovery-Advantage+39, +95, and 5MGuardAllStartup21Recovery-Advantage-3(point blank) can be killed in one strike, ending the rest of the move.
Meter Reliant: MP Skills are a huge part of Ghostblade's gameplan at all times, and without resources to use them, he loses several threatening options to set the pace of the match with.

Unique Mechanics

Unique Mechanic: Ghost

Ghostblade's MP Skills summon his soulbound Ghost onto the battlefield and have him attack in different ways. The Ghost can strike independently of Ghostblade, but it can also be attacked, disappearing instantly if struck by any attack, without absorbing the hit in the process.

Awakening Effect: Fiend Incarnate

Awakening Effect: activates when entering Awakening mode at 30% HP or less.

Ghost: Sky Slash and Ghost: Phantom Wind can be jump cancelled
Ghost Retracer is enhanced
Movement speed is greatly increased

Awakening Effect: Phantasmal Binity

Awakening Effect: activates when entering Awakening mode at 50% HP or less.

Increases damage dealt to opponents by 14%. (both red and white damage are increased).
Increases Guard Damage.
Increases Movement Speed.

Normal Moves

5A

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
50	All	8	2	20	-4	none

Not very fast at 8 frames of startup, but covers a significant range to compensate. As it cannot be crouched and is relatively noncommittal, this normal is very useful in neutral, whether to apply pressure or as a whiff punish. Combo routes from it should be adjusted to account for its poor proration.

Decent anti-air, if somewhat inconsistent.
Being an A normal, it has a huge number of cancels on contact, including 5AA for catching rolls. This makes its -4 frame advantage more appealing than at first glance.

Cancel Options: 5AA^[+], 5B, 2B, Skills, MP Skills, Throw

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
60%	-1

No results

5AA

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
60	All	9	2	20	-6	none

Combo and blockstring filler. Slightly more negative than 5A but retains a huge amount of cancel options which makes it similarly scary. A whiff cancel option from 5A, making it great option to rollcatch after a corner throw.

Cancel Options: 5B, 2B, Skills, MP Skills, Throw

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%	-4

No results

5B

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
80	All	11	3	27	-6	none

Great poke with some forward movement, allowing it to hit from roundstart. Combos into 5MGuardAllStartup21Recovery-Advantage-3(point blank) on regular hit at any range, allowing for a full combo when doing the followup.

Generally undesirable as combo filler outside of confirming from A normals, as 2B has better followups in most scenarios and may whiff if cancelled into due to this move having more range than it.

Cancel Options: 2B, Skills, MP Skills, Throw

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
75%	-3

No results

2A

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
45	Low	7	2	21	-6	none

Ghostblade's fastest low.

Its startup makes it difficult to use for abare, but similarly to 5A, it has great range that allows it to punish attacks that would otherwise be safe at certain spacings, allowing for a confirm into a full combo.

Should not be used for neutral, however, as 5A is only one frame slower while having better range and still hitting crouchers, though 2A can catch low slides. Similarly to its standing cousin, it can be scary for opponents to challenge it due to the large amount of cancel options despite its poor frame advantage.

Cancel Options: 5B, 2B, Skills, MP Skills, Throw

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
60%	-4

No results

2B

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
70	Low	11	3	26	-8	none

Combos into 4SGuardAllStartup22Recovery37Advantage-15 on air hit if the opponent is high enough and scaling isn't too severe; as a result, it's one of Ghostblade's most important combo filler normals, though unfortunately not fit for use in neutral due to having barely more range than 2A and more recovery.

Similarly to most 2Bs, this move launches on hit. On counterhit, it gives a hard knockdown.

Cancel Options: Skills, MP Skills, Throw

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%	KD

No results

j.A

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
45	High	7	5	Until landing+2		none

Great air-to-air and the closest thing Ghostblade has to an anti-air (aside from 5A). Chainable to j.B which can lead into j.S for a combo on air connect.

Cancel Options: j.B, j.S, j.M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%

No results

j.B

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
70	High	10	5	Until landing+3		none

Strong air button for jump-ins and air-to-air combos. Its vertical hitbox is much deeper than j.A, though it has slightly more landing recovery, making it less preferable in some safejumps.

Hits some crouching characters when done rising. Make sure to do it outside of blockstun to avoid the anti-fuzzy protection.

Rising j.B hits: Vanguard, Crusader, Hitman, Lost Warrior
Hits standing opponents universally on the way up, which makes it useful as a throw tech bait.

Cancel Options: j.S, j.M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
75%

No results

Universal Mechanics

Throw

A+B

DNFD Ghostblade AB Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
150	Throw	5	2	22		none

The crux of Ghostblade's mixup. The abundance of situations where Ghostblade can force a mixup make it a strong tool, especially considering he is one of the few characters that can combo off throw - Ghostblade also possesses damaging routes to punish someone looking to tech this.

Unlike most characters, Ghostblade doesn't really mind sending the opponent away with a midscreen throw, since he's still very powerful at that range. As for the corner, the most stable post-throw option is 5A while inputting 5B, and holding block. This will whiff against several reversals while remaining safe, starting pressure, score a combo against abare attempts, and even catch jumps or rolls. Even if the opponent chooses to block, Ghostblade gets to maintain pressure.

When setting up 4MGuardAllStartup40Recovery-Advantage+ in the corner, the opponent can be thrown before the first hit comes out, which will dump them into the third hit of the Ghost's attack, enabling a combo off of throw.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
0%	HKD(+3)

No results

Dodge

6G

DNFD Ghostblade 6G Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
-	-	0	30	1	-	1~20 Hit, Projectile 21~30 Projectile

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
-	-	-	-	-

No results

Backwards Dodge

4G

DNFD Ghostblade 6G Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
-	-	0	30	8	-	1~20 Hit, Projectile 21~30 Projectile

Has 7 frames more recovery than forward dodge, but the same Invulnerability.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
-	-	-	-	-

No results

Guard Cancel

6B+S

This basically never whiffs

DNFD Ghostblade 6BS Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
70	All	23				none

Ghostblade does not possess an invincible reversal, which makes the universal Guard Cancel very important for him. It uses 2SGuardAllStartup23Recovery13Advantage-3's hitboxes, giving it extremely long range, and is highly unlikely to whiff unless hard baited.

While this is very expensive for a character as meter-reliant as Ghostblade, this is still pretty much the best Guard Cancel in the game considering the massive hitbox and the frame advantage afterwards.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
0%	0

No results

Skills

Ultimate Phantom Slash

5S

Keep Swingin', I'm Sure I'll Hit Something

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
40×3, 70	All	15	~39Total	16	-21	none

Slashes four times in a wide horizontal area around the Ghostblade, with a short pause before the final swing. A strong stagger pressure option that covers a lot of space.

While 5S is very unsafe on block, the threat of cancelling into other moves can make opponents afraid to challenge it. 5M, 6M, and 4M are all safe cancels after this move, with options to catch a roll or other defensive options. 4S is also a cancel option, which leads into that move's similar stagger situation that can be risky to challenge. Make sure to not run out of meter when using this move, as Ghostblade has no safe manaless followups.

5S > 4S is a central meterless combo route for Ghostblade, and a core way to convert into a combo when lacking the mana for 5M~5M's crumple. The final hit launches and naturally combos, but 2B > 5S(2) > 4S also works for less scaling and more consistency at different ranges. 6SSS can also work in long-range conversions, especially useful when out of mana and needing to convert a hit that would otherwise drop.

Cancel Options: 4S, 6S, MP Skills

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%×4	KD

No results

Spectral Eradication

2S

Do NOT get counterhit by this

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
120	All	23	9	13	-3	none

A massive horizontal slash that reaches a little more than half the screen. While it has as no true strings leading into it, it's still a powerful poke, pressure option, punish tool, and combo tool.

Very strong, long range poke that is barely minus on block, but punishable if made to whiff preemptively with a roll or jump. With good knowledge of the opponent's options and tendencies, 2S is a strong option to fish for hits with, especially considering that it's possible to confirm into a full combo with the cancel to 2M.

Even if 2S gets blocked, an instant cancel to teleport is still +1, which lets Ghostblade restart pressure against many characters from up close. On top of that, the move is completely roll-safe even leading into a punish in cancels from B normals, but it can be delayed if someone is eager to mash roll and claim their turn, leading to a big damage combo. 2S is also Ghostblade's single best starter on counterhit, which makes it especially rewarding as a frametrap to punish mashing.

An absolutely vital combo tool in the corner. Thanks to its recovery, most 2S airborne hits can link into another (sometimes even a third depending on the opponent's character) while still setting up for a 2B > 4S ender that leads to a safejump. This makes Ghostblade's corner combos very beneficial for his meter economy, while also setting up his strong okizeme.

Cancel Options: 623M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%	+10

No results

Drive Slash

6S Temporarily invincible against projectile property attacks Temporarily invincible against throws

Guard button check, whiff punish tool, and game thrower
Just finish the rekka, please
Pretty bad knockdown, but can be salvaged with meter

Hitbox outdated as of patch 1.09
Hitbox outdated as of patch 1.09

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
6S	55	All	15	2		-20	7~15 throw and projectile
6S~S	55	All	12	5	10	N/A	none
6S~S~S	55	All	11	6		N/A	none

A dashing 3-hit rekkaA series of special attacks that are only available after the first one is performed. that can only chain into subsequent strikes on hit. Has unique properties on its individual hits, though all of them are generally similar. Combo starter and ender that leads into Awakening Skill.

6S

The first hit. Has brief projectile invincibility. Very fast for its range but in exchange it's usually unsafe on block or if no followups are input on hit. Is a crossup but can whiff at close ranges.

Has great synergy with Conversion and j.M/4M, which make it a safe tool to enforce guard bar usage and give way to strike/throw mixups. Using Conversion makes this move a 15 frame, half screen lunge attack that immediately lets Ghostblade start offense, which makes him very threatening after getting thrown or getting out of offense.

Cancels into Awakening skill.
Time the 6S between the two attacks of j.M to get a safe guard button check.
Stay close to the opponent before the first hit of 4M to make 6S whiff and you'll be safe in way that can even give you your turn, while checking for guard button usage.

6S~S

Identical to the first hit, but is guaranteed to hit if the first one has already landed, and not available otherwise. As such its uses are extremely limited and it's rarely, if ever, worth stopping here.

6S~S~S

Sends the opponent into a soft knockdown, securing miniscule frame advantage depending on the height of the hit. Cancellable into any MS move, making it a good tool to convert long range hits into combos for cheaper, or get time to recover meter in regular routes. While a reliable ender in juggles, it has an awkward tendency to fall out in grounded confirms with highly prorated hitstun.

Can once again be cancel into Awakening Skill.
Provides a slightly better knockdown than the other two attacks, nearly eliminating any reason to end in those ones, even in juggles.
Doing IASInstant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. j.M j.A will allow for a very quick safejump, but when and against who it's possible depends on the juggle height.

Version	Proration	On-Hit
6S	70%	-13
6S~S	80%	-13
6S~S~S	80%	KD

Throw and projectile invuln from frame 7 to frame 15

Soul Strike

4S Inflicts hard knockdown on hit Can hit a knocked down opponent off the ground

The Safejump King

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
100	All	22	3	37	-15	none

A massive downward slash that can be cancelled into MS moves. Useful in pressure as a highly threatening tool to keep people from mindlessly rolling the gap it leaves after any hit it's cancelled into from, but heavily whiff punishable if the opponent takes the risk and guesses right.

Despite the hilarious disadvantage on block, it's pretty scary to attempt to punish due to the potential followups. Inflicts a huge amount of blockstun, so cancelling it into 4M lets Ghostblade recover before the opponent, which makes this sequence a pressure reset. A cancel into 2M also leaves Ghostblade up to about +5.

In combos, options and routes depend on height: Higher connects can be followed with 236MSGuardAllStartup22Recovery-Advantage+7, +45, and 214MSGuardAllStartup40Recovery-Advantage+'s ability to hit OTG makes it a consistent followup at any height, and a key part of most combos. Any 4S ender can lead to safejumps, but timing can vary. High hits require the safejump to be delayed, whereas grounded or low air hits guarantee it by simply holding 9 after the ender and using j.A or j.B as a meaty.

Cancel Options: 5M, 623M, 214M, 236M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%	HKD

No results

Cross Slash

j.S Overhead attack. Must be guarded standing Can hit a knocked down opponent off the ground

Reactable
My Turn

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
70, 50	High then All	29		Until landing+20	+4	none

Downwards midair slash that halts air momentum and launches on hit.

Mostly used as combo fodder during 214MSGuardAllStartup40Recovery-Advantage+ loops. Risky in pressure due to its sluggish startup which makes it heavily counterable if used as a divekick. Regardless, its guard bar damage is nothing to be ashamed of, nor is the frame advantage.

Can be cancelled into from air normals, which is very useful as Ghostblade relies on rising j.A as his Anti-Air due to lacking a grounded one. This leads to a full combo on hit with j.A > j.B > j.S.

Only hits once if used as an IASInstant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input.. This still leads to a combo.

Cancel Options: 5M, 623M, 214M, 236M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%×2	KD

No results

MP Skills

Ghost - Single Strike

5M 5M is a projectile attack Dyad: Soul Cross forces a hard knockdown on hit

First active frame
Traveling frames
Followup

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
Ghost: Single Strike	70	All	21			-3(point blank)	none	50
Dyad: Soul Cross	40, 80	All				-12	none	30

5M

Sends the ghost fullscreen as a projectile. Good neutral tool, fast enough to whiff punish some moves on reaction at full screen.

Makes for a strong and safe frame trap from pressure tools. The only move it is a true blockstring from is 4SGuardAllStartup22Recovery37Advantage-15, which itself has no true strings into. Without following up, is always safe on block and becomes up to +3 at max range.

Cancelable into 623MGuard-Startup19Recovery-Advantage- and 5M~MGuardAllStartup-Recovery-Advantage-12.
- 623M cancel is safe and can be plus at max range. Also sideswaps at close range.
In addition to being an excellent whiff punish tool, combined with the followup this move is Ghostblade's most rewarding combo starter.

5M~5M

The Ghostblade very quickly rushes to the Ghost's destination, where they both attack the enemy simultaneously. If opponents start acting immediately after 5M this cancel can be a risky way to punish that habut, though the 623M cancel can cut the recovery and put Ghostblade at a safe distance for a steep manacost.

As it crumples on hit, Ghostblade can confirm 5M hits and use this move on reaction for a full combo from very far away. This property also makes it a reliable tool for confirming pokes like 5B.

Can be jump cancelled (+15 on block).

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
5M	90%	+16
5M~5M	90%×2	Crumple

+15 on jump cancel

Ghost Retracer

2M or 623M Temporarily fully invincible

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
-		19				8~?? All	40

Teleports the Ghostblade a set distance forwards. Despite sharing an input commonly reserved for invincible reversals, the move has very little invincibility and it is not in the early frames. This makes the move harder to properly use than other reversals, but has incredible utility to make up for it.

In neutral, this is probably Ghostblade's best "anti-air", but the reward is obviously non-existent as it just gets out of the situation. Can be safely used preemptively to make ground pokes whiff and then punish them, unless the opponent is waiting for it.

Spotting or reading adequate gaps in the opponent's offense and using 2M to escape can lead to whiff punishes or turn-steals that a regular roll cannot provide. This becomes especially potent when cornered, where a single mistake by the opponent can lead to the situation being reversed and them having to endure Ghostblade's strong offense. This strategy can also be used on read against Guard Cancels to make them whiff and punish them.

Outside of its standalone function, when Ghost Retracer is performed while the Ghost is active from other MS moves, the teleport's destination will be the Ghost's current location, which can include mid-air positions from 6MGuardAllStartup22Recovery-Advantage+7, +45 or j.MGuardAllStartup34Recovery-Advantage+39, +95.

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
623M

No results

Ghost: Sky Slash

6M or 236M Is a projectile property attack Inflicts hard knockdown on hit

First active frame
Last active frame of ascent
First active frame of descent
Last active frame

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
50, 80	All	22			+7, +45	none	50

Launches the Ghost forward into the air at roughly a 30 degree angle, then comes back on the same path back to the Ghostblade, striking once on launch and once on return.

Leaves Ghostblade at advantage even on the first hit. The angle the Ghost launches at is great at stopping opponents from jumping at midscreen or farther and can be converted into a combo. It can be used as a mixup opportunity as there is enough of a gap between the two hits to time a throw.

Second hit will often whiff on crouching opponents and in the corner, but Ghostblade will still be plus enough to keep his turn.
The second hit slams the opponent into a soft knockdown very quickly, which can make comboing from this move difficult, but not impossible, with moves like 2S, 4S, or 2B

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
236M	85%×2	KD

No results

Ghost: Phantom Wind

4M or 214M Is a projectile property attack Can hit a knocked down opponent off the ground

First hit
Second hit
Third hit

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
60×3	All	40			+	none	80

Summons the Ghost to move forward and attack with 3 greatly staggered slashes. Ghostblade can move and attack freely while the Ghost is out. Hits OTGThe act of hitting the opponent when they are knocked down. Short for "off the ground" or "on the ground." to launch knocked down opponents back into the air for extended combos, which is used in a lot of Ghostblade's routes.

There is a gap between each hit where Ghostblade can throw the opponent. Since this move catches jump attempts, opponents can be forced to either reversal or tech the throw, both of which can be shimmied and punished for astronomical damage. If a throw is done before the first hit lands, the final hit will catch the opponent, netting a combo off a corner throw and removing the opponent's white life while continuing offense.

While these routes are usually pretty low on damage on their own, in Awakening the threat of a guaranteed 150/200 damage ender makes taking the throw much scarier.

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
214M	90%×3	KD

No results

Ghost: Targeted Hit

j.M Is a projectile property attack Can hit a knocked down opponent off the ground

The Safejump Queen
Up you go!

Can whiff on SM, somehow
Quite large
Enormous

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
60, 80	All	34			+39, +95	none	50

One of Ghostblade's most versatile moves. Summons the ghost after a delay, dealing a falling strike that inflicts a Hard Knockdown followed by an uppercut slash, launching the opponent; both hits hit OTG. While the first hit has a deadzone between Ghostblade and the Ghost, the second hit is absolutely massive, hitting everything in a gigantic bubble around the Ghost.

Using it halts all air momentum and it also lets Ghostblade recover in the air and attack almost immediately after, which can help bait more committal anti-airs that whiff above a certain height and give safejumps in unlikely situations.

Can be cancelled into from j.A and j.B which allows for repeated overheads to check the opponent's defense, as well as air-to-air conversions via where the Ghost slams, then relaunches the opponent for a regular grounded combo followup.In crumple routes from 5M~M or Counterhit 2S, using it as an IASInstant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. will grant enough time to fit a 2S between the two hits, giving a high launch and setting up for Ghostblade's most damaging combos.

Has a throwable window before and after the first hit, which is useful in safejump oki.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
90%×2	KD

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Awakening Skill

Phantasmal Slayer

AS

Not as severe a trade-off as most other characters

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	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. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
400[200]	All	2+16			-36	none

Ghostblade's Awakening Skill. Good range, little below half screen, and has a surprising vertical hitbox, but Ghostblade's other neutral tools make its uses as one obsolete. Can be cancelled into from any S move or regular normal. The ability to hit OTG makes it a good ender after 4S, but can hit after any hit of 6S, sometimes even on grounded connect.