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"A blade master with a skill set capable of maneuvering through any situation."

Katalina is a well-rounded character based on the ShotoShort for "shotokan"A character archetype defined by being similar in some way to Ryu or Ken Masters from Street Fighter. Shotos usually have a horizontal fireball, an invincible reversal, and a forward moving special move. archetype. Contrary to  Gran and  Djeeta, Katalina excels at a longer range due to the length of her rapier-based attacks. Her tools are designed to hold space and reward strong neutral play more than forcing herself in with frame advantage. Once she reaches the corner, Katalina's kit truly comes alive. Her long-reaching pokes and advancing confirm tools are second to none when the opponent's back is to the wall, and her damage output skyrockets to match.

To compensate for this, Katalina has one major weakness thoughout her moveset: low attacks. While her strike/throw game is quite potent, using lows to keep her opponents sitting still is quite difficult due to how short ranged her lows are. On top of this, many of her main pokes extend a hurtbox around her feet, giving a relatively straight-forward way for her opponent to fight back. These weaknesses can be mitigated with careful spacing, but they cannot be ignored.

If what you seek is a well-rounded character with good range that rewards a patient mind, Katalina will be gladly reporting in.
Katalina
GBVSR Katalina Portrait.png
Health
16000
Prejump
4f
Backdash
18f

 Katalina is a well-rounded character who has strong midrange with her far-reaching attacks.

Pros
Cons
  • Simple and Strong: Katalina has all the tools she needs to win and is incredibly well-rounded.
  • Anti-Airs: Between 2HGBVSR Katalina 2H.pngGuardMidStartup11Recovery23Advantage-12, 623HGBVSR Katalina 623X.pngGuardMidStartup11Recovery35Advantage-22, and f.HGBVSR Katalina fH.pngGuardMidStartup9Recovery23Advantage-10, Katalina can intercept jumping opponents quite easily at any range.
  • Powerful Pokes: All of Kat's far buttons, as well as her 2MGBVSR Katalina 2M.pngGuardMidStartup7Recovery15Advantage-5, are top-of-the-line pokes and whiff punishing tools. They're either faster or longer reaching than any other character's comparative normal.
  • Corner Control: Katalina's absurd corner damage and anti-airs synergize together to make escaping the corner against her incredibly dangerous. Any wrong move can easily convert into 50% damage or more with meter.
  • Below-Average Fireball: Katalina lacks the ability to change her fireball timing via charging like other characters can. They're also more negative on block than other character's comparative projectiles and her own 214LGBVSR Katalina 214X.pngGuardMidStartup16Recovery18Advantage-7. This, combined with the range she wants to use her normals at, makes her very vulnerable to losing turns to 66L.
  • Struggles against Lows: All of Katalina's best pokes (even 2MGBVSR Katalina 2M.pngGuardMidStartup7Recovery15Advantage-5) and even her fireballs have extended low hurtboxes, making them quite weak to being counterpoked by lows. She has no easy way to deal with this and is usually forced to trade. 214LGBVSR Katalina 214X.pngGuardMidStartup16Recovery18Advantage-7 is also prone to getting low-profiled.
  • Subpar Ultimate Skills: Unlike other characters, Katalina does not have an easily abusable Ultimate Skill as each has a significant downside attached to it. Ultimate Frozen BladeGBVSR Katalina 236U.pngGuardAllStartup16Recovery17Advantage-2 extends a hurtbox before it becomes active and can be dodged on reaction, and Ultimate Enchanted LandsGBVSR Katalina 214U.pngGuardAllStartup9Recovery24Advantage-6 has very few armor frames and the armor loses to lows. None of her U skills allow for a midscreen combo outside poking range either.

Normal Moves

Grounded Normals

c.L

  • GBVSR Katalina cL Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
600 Mid 5 3 6 +4 +8

A standard Granblue c.L, perfect for a very standard Granblue character. Comes with excellent advantage on hit and block, along with fast enough recovery to safely meaty against H reversals and Skybound arts. The cornerstone of Katalina's pressure. Frame traps into f.L, all M normals, c.H, f.H and 2U.

Links into:
Standing: c.L, f.L, 2L, c.M, f.M, 2M, 2U, c.H[ch], f.H[ch]
Crouching: c.H, f.H, 2H[ch]

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
0

c.M

  • GBVSR Katalina cM Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1100 Mid 6 3 13 -1 +3

Katalina's c.M is almost exclusively combo filler. Because it's -1 on block at close range, c.M is difficult to use in pressure. Katalina also has difficulty building space safely after an autocombo which further limits c.M's utility in blockstrings.

Links into (all require a counter hit):
Standing: c.L, f.L, 2L, c.M, 2M
Crouching: f.M, 2U

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
2

c.H

  • GBVSR Katalina cH Hitbox1.png

    Frame 9~10

  • GBVSR Katalina cH Hitbox2.png

    Frame 11~12

  • GBVSR Katalina cH Hitbox3.png

    Frame 13~14

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1600 Mid 9 6 21 -8 -4

c.H is very damaging and very unsafe on block. Ends her pressure in a very similar way to c.M. Katalina's high corner damage comes almost entirely from this move, as her goal is to land it as many times as possible before the combo ends. Learning how to route around this normal is key to playing Katalina.

Links into (all require a counter hit):
Standing: f.L, c.M, f.M, 2M, 2U
Crouching: 2L, c.H, f.H

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
4

Triple Attack

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
c.XX 700 Mid 9 3 15 -3 +1
c.XXX 1000 Mid 12 3 18 -4 0
c.XX6M 1000 Low 12 3 16 -4 KD
c.XX6H 1000 High 18 3 22 -4 +1

c.XX

  • Second hit of a Triple Attack.

Pulls Katalina close to the opponent which is great for combos, but less so on block.

c.XXX

  • Safe, special cancelable ender.

This is one of Katalina's main ways of comboing into 214M for corner carry and a knockdown when no other options are available. Aside from that, it leaves Katalina too close to safely disengage with a special cancel like c.XX. She can try to disengage with 5U, but this is RPS that is not in her favor. It's best to avoid either of these normals in pressure whenever possible.

c.XX6M

  • Low Triple Attack ender.

Not very useful. Outclassed by 5U as an ender when no cooldowns/resources are available and autocombo mixups are not very strong either.

c.XX6H

  • Overhead Triple Attack ender.

Can be useful as a round closer or securing a knockdown in certain juggle routes, but situational at best. Causes hard knockdown on counter hit.

Version Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
c.XX 2
c.XXX 3
c.XX6M 3
c.XX6H 3

c.XX:
c.XXX:
c.XX6M:
c.XX6H:

f.L

  • A beast of a normal

  • GBVSR Katalina fL Hitbox1.png

    Frame 6

  • GBVSR Katalina fL Hitbox2.png

    Frame 7~11

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
600 Mid 6 6 6 +1 +5

f.L is an excellent normal both in pressure and in neutral. It has one downside that cannot be overstated: Katalina must use resources to convert it into a knockdown at max range. Aside from that, the frame advantage on block and hit give this normal fantastic utility. Coupled with its respectable reach and active frames, f.L is an excellent check against approaches with special moves. When spaced out, f.L 2M will frame trap 6f buttons due to clash priority.

Links into (all require a counter hit):
Standing: f.L, 2M
Crouching: f.M, 2U

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
1

f.M

  • GBVSR Katalina fM Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
900 Mid 8 3 18 -6 -2

Katalina's farthest reaching normal and main poke. Its combination speed and range are unparalleled. It's somewhat vulnerable to low profiles, but that's a recurring issue with Katalina's toolkit. Learning how to confirm this normal into damage is an important tool for a Katalina player.

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
2

f.H

  • GBVSR Katalina fH Hitbox1.png

    Frame 9~10

  • GBVSR Katalina fH Hitbox2.png

    Frame 11~12

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1300 Mid 9 4 23 -10 -6

f.H's hitstun, speed, reach and clash priority as a heavy button make it a strong choice for counter poking and whiff punishing. f.H also makes for an excellent anti-air from farther ranges and leads to particularly nasty damage on counterhit.

  • Hit confirmable into 214L and 214H.
  • Combos into 214M on counterhit.
Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
3

2L

  • GBVSR Katalina 2L Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
400 Low 6 3 10 -2 +2

The range on this button is pretty abysmal, as is the frame advantage for a pressure button. However, it is Katalina's fastest low, and it will catch opponents trying to walk out of her pressure at point blank range. Chain into c.L or f.L to make sure it doesn't whiff.

Links into: c.L, f.L, 2L

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
0

2M

  • GBVSR Katalina 2M Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
900 Mid 7 5 15 -5 -1

2M has an amazing combination of range, speed and safety. Its quick startup and low hitbox makes it strong for checking rolls and whiff punishing moves that f.M wouldn't at the cost of slightly less range. Always combos into L or H Enchanted Lands, similarly to f.M. An exceptional normal overall. Unfortunately, like the rest of Katalina's main pokes, this normal extends a low hurtbox that makes it oddly weaker against other lows.

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
2

2H

  • GBVSR Katalina 2H Hitbox1.png

    Frame 10~12

  • GBVSR Katalina 2H Hitbox2.png

    Frame 13~15

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1300 Mid 11 6 23 -12 -8

2H is a fantastic anti-air. It covers a good amount of space above Katalina's head and converts into high damage regardless of if it counterhits or not. Make sure to use it early, as like other normal attack anti-airs, it has no invulnerability.

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
3

2U

  • GBVSR Katalina 2U Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1000 Low 8 5 21 -11 HKD(+44)

2U is Katalina’s only other low. The range and speed are solid for a move that grants a hard knockdown on hit. It’s unsafe on block at most ranges without being cancelled.

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
2

Dash Normals

66L

  • Just checking

  • GBVSR Katalina 66L Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
600 Mid 8 3 10 +2 +6

An advancing shoulder tackle that's slightly plus on block. Synergizes well with Katalina's excellent normals, fireballs, and pressure normals like c.L and f.L. A relatively standard pressure string using this normal is 66L, f.L, 2M. This sequence contains two frame traps and retains special cancels after the 2M, making it very safe to go for. If you have a solid read that the opponent will mash after, c.M will confirm into more damage on counter hit at the cost of giving up Katalina's turn.

Links into:
Standing: f.L, 2L, c.M, f.M[ch], 2U[ch]
Crouching: 2M, c.H[ch], f.H[ch]

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
2

66M

  • GBVSR Katalina 66M Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1100 Low 12 4 21 -8 KD

A quick and far reaching low, good for catching opponents trying to walk away.

  • Inflicts hard knockdown on counter hit.
Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
2

66H

  • GBVSR Katalina 66H Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1200 Mid 15 4 19 -4 KD

Big, slow bulldozer of a normal. Completely safe on block (even to throw) due to the pushback. High clash priority and high damage makes this a rewarding CH callout tool, and it's much safer to use as one over M Enchanted Lands. Also very strong in combos after 236UGBVSR Katalina 236U.pngGuardAllStartup16Recovery17Advantage-2's crumple due to its high damage and corner linking options (such as c.H).

Links into (all require a counter hit): f.L, 2L, f.M, 2M, f.H, 2H, 2U

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
2

Air Normals

j.L

  • GBVSR Katalina jL Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
600 High/Air 5 Until L 0

Standard Granblue j.L that is active until you touch the ground. Short range, but useful in a pinch when a falling hitbox is needed.

  • Active until landing.
  • Can hit crossup.
Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
1

j.M

  • GBVSR Katalina jM Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
800 High/Air 6 7 Until L

Incredible air-to-air and far jump normal. Katalina can use this with empty jumps to throw off an opponent's anti-air game.

  • Tall hitbox, difficult to hit crouching opponents with.
Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
2

j.H

  • GBVSR Katalina jH Hitbox1.png

    Frame 7~9

  • GBVSR Katalina jH Hitbox2.png

    Frame 10~12

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1000 High/Air 7 6 Until L

j.H reaches far ahead of Katalina but is mostly a horizontal hitbox. It’s decent to use as part of a neutral jump to control the space in front of her. j.H is also her hardest hitting normal when punishing a bad fireball with a jump.

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
2

j.U

  • GBVSR Katalina jU Hitbox1.png

    Frame 13~15

  • GBVSR Katalina jU Hitbox2.png

    Frame 16~18

  • GBVSR Katalina jU Hitbox3.png

    Frame 19~21

  • GBVSR Katalina jU Hitbox4.png

    Frame 22~24

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
900 High/Air 13 12 Until L

j.U is Katalina’s most useful jump in. It's a little slow for a jump normal, but compensates by having a massive hitbox that covers all around Katalina.

  • Vicious crossup normal.
Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
2


Unique Action

Light Wall

5U

  • GBVSR Katalina 5U Hitbox1.png

    First two active

  • GBVSR Katalina 5U Hitbox2.png

    Final four active

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
5U Lv0 1300 Mid 14~30+8 6 24 -15 KD 3~29 Armor All
5U Lv1 1400 Mid 31~60+8 6 24 -13 KD 3~59 Armor All
5U Lv2 1500 Mid 69 6 24 -11 Crumple 3-60 Armor All
5U > 66 19 -5/-3/-1 KD/KD/Crumple
5U > 44 22 -8/-6/-4 KD/KD/Crumple

Gives Katalina armor for one hit and reduces the damage by 40%. Follows up with a slash when the button is released or when charged to maximum, but the attack has no armor. Both the barrier and the slash are forward and backdash cancellable. It's a decent option to punish fireballs or single-hit forward advancing moves.

Holding 5U powers up the attack:

  • Releasing immediately does a forward advancing slash with relatively low reward. On aerial hit, it is possible to connect a c.L after a forward dash.
  • Charged halfway the screen will shake and (upon release) will grant combos by canceling into a forward dash (such as a linked c.M/2M).
  • Charged to maximum, the attack will release itself and crumple the opponent on hit granting a very damaging combo.
  • If an attack connects with the shield, the opponent can cancel normally.
Version Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
5U Lv0 2
5U Lv1 3
5U Lv2 4
5U > 66
5U > 44

5U Lv0:

  • Can be charged. Can cancel into frontstep or backstep before attacking or on hit/block. It can only armor one hit. The attack itself is not armored.


5U Lv1:

  • Can be charged. Can cancel into frontstep or backstep before attacking or on hit/block. It can only armor one hit. The attack itself is not armored.


5U Lv2:

  • Can cancel into frontstep or backstep before attacking or on hit/block. It can only armor one hit. The attack itself is not armored.


5U > 66:

  • Can cancel into frontstep starting from frame 14.


5U > 44:

  • Can cancel into backstep starting from frame 14.


Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

  • Forward

  • Back

  • GBVSR Katalina Throw Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
2500 Throw 4 3 26 HKD(+44) HKD(+44)
Forward Throw
  • Katalina can safejump in the corner with a regular jump.
  • Katalina can autotime a safejab c.L in the corner with a whiffed 2H.
Back throw
  • Katalina can safejump midscreen or when throwing the opponent into the corner with a super jump.
  • If throwing the opponent out of the corner, a regular forward jump j.U will be a safejump and switch sides, keeping the corner advantage.
Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
0, 4

Air Throw

  • GBVSR Katalina AirThrow Hitbox.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
2500 Throw 5 5 Until L+5 HKD HKD


Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
0, 4

Raging Strike

No results
DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
  • Requires a Bravery Point.
  • Guard Crush when hitting an opponent's block, launches on hit.
  • Won't Guard Crush when connecting with an opponent already in blockstun.

Raging Strike helps Katalina's resource cycling ability in the corner and boost her already potent damage output. It's also essentially "free" damage when comboing into SBA/SSBA, as the BP cost is negated. All of Katalina's grounded normals convert nicely into Raging Strike > Raging Chain, except for max range f.M. It's particularly useful for converting off of max range f.L, which Katalina struggles to do without resources.

No results
Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain

Raging Chain

No results
DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
  • Requires 25% meter.
  • Guaranteed followup on an opponent in the Guard Crush state from a Raging Strike.

Only useful for Katalina midscreen, as in the corner she can link off it and the meter cost/penalty locks her out of being able to use SBA/SSBA as an ender.

No results
Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain

Brave Counter

  • GBVSR Katalina BC Hitbox 1.png

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
500 Mid 10 [18] 3 19 [Total 54] +6 [+5] KD +21 [0] 1-20 [1-?] Full
  • Requires a Bravery Point
  • Requires to be in blockstun.

Same animation as c.H.

Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
4 HKD
  • Data in [] refers to the situation when countering the Raging Strike
  • Hard knockdown on Counter Hit.
  • Clash level 50.


Special Moves

Frozen Blade

GBVS Fireball.png 236X or 5S

  • GBVSR Katalina 236X Hitbox1.png

    Frame 16~17

  • GBVSR Katalina 236X Hitbox2.png

    All remaining active

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
236L 800 All 16 Total 45 -9 -5
236M 800 All 16 Total 45 -9 -5
236H 400×3 All 16 Total 48 +2 +6

Shoots an ice sword projectile. Very traditional fireball. This move is absolutely vital to Katalina's gameplan, as it makes her pokes safe at max range as well as giving her a somewhat reliable fullscreen presence. It does not come without drawbacks, however. It's the least safe fireball in the game at close range, often easily punishable on block if used after autocomboGBVSR Katalina cXXX.pngGuardMidStartup12Recovery18Advantage-4. It's easily rolled or dodged on reaction at farther ranges. It's also relatively slow and extends Katalina's hurtbox upon startup, making it very vulnerable to 66L approaches (especially combined with its long recovery).

236L

L fireball is better as a cancel in most cases than the M version when the opponent is conditioned to sit still. At max f.M range, it can be slightly plus (between +1 or +2). This is very important for Katalina as she's otherwise very vulnerable to reversal 66L.

236M

M fireball is better at countering opponent's zoning attempts. Compared to L fireball, it's typically slightly negative at max poke range. The speed is so fast that the opponent cannot jump out of strings ending in this version. It's a lot more difficult to deal with on reaction, but gives up frame advantage in exchange. Katalina can run a pseudo fireball trap by throwing M fireballs and switching to the L version once the opponent starts trying to dodge to catch its recovery.

236H

H fireball is typically reserved for pressure and combos where Katalina can leverage its increased blockstun and hitstun. It's her only safe cancel from her Triple Attack enderGBVSR Katalina cXXX.pngGuardMidStartup12Recovery18Advantage-4 and allows her to continue pressure with f.L after. The launch is high enough for Katalina to confirm a c.H up close or a f.H from farther away.

  • Hits three times.
  • First hit launches grounded opponents.
    • Clashing with a single hit projectile will remove the launch property.
  • Knocks down against airborne opponents.
Version Cooldown Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
236L 10F after contact or disappear 2
236M 10F after contact or disappear 2
236H 420F after contact or disappear 2

236L:

  • 1-40F counterhit state


236M:

  • 1-40F counterhit state


236H:

  • 1-40F counterhit state

Emerald Sword

GBVS Parry.png 623X or 6S

  • GBVSR Katalina 623X Hitbox1.png

    Frame 9~11
    623H: Frame 9~10

  • GBVSR Katalina 623X Hitbox2.png

    623L: Frame 14~19
    623M: Frame 14~25
    623H: Frame 12~22 w/ full invulnerability

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
623L 1000→500 Mid→All 6 2(2)6 27 -20 KD
623M 600, 500 Mid, All 9 2(2)12 34 -27 KD 1~14 All
623H 700, 400x2 Mid 11 2(1)12 35 -22 KD 1~23 All

Rising rapier swing with invulnerability on the M and H versions. Katalina's lowest risk anti-airs and least expensive reversal.

623L has no invulnerability but comes with the fastest cooldown timer and by far the most hitstun out of any move in Katalina's kit.
623M invulnerable on startup but is only air unblockable on the first 2 active frames, while 623H is air unblockable for all of its active frames.

Version Cooldown Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
623L 20F starting 3F 3
623M 240F starting 3F 4
623H 600F starting 3F 4

623L:
623M:
623H:

Enchanted Lands

GBVS Charge.png GBVS SpecialCharge.png 214L/M/H or 2/4S

  • GBVSR Katalina 214X Hitbox.png

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
214L 1000 Mid 16 6 18 -7 KD
214M 1400 Mid 20 6 21 -8 KD
214H 1500 [1800] Mid [Guard Crush 30] 16-75 [76] 6 21 -8[+4] KD

A quickly-advancing rapier thrust. This is unsafe on block up close, so it's important to properly hitconfirm into it or space it correctly. All versions are relatively unpunishable at max range but carry a high amount of recovery should they whiff. In matchups where Katalina can't comfortably lean on her normals, she relies on Enchanted Lands as a poke. It's also useful as a way to enforce her frame advantage after her opponent blocks a spaced Frozen BladeGBVSR Katalina 236X.pngGuardAllStartup16RecoveryTotal 45Advantage-9 due to their range.

214L

Unsafe on block up close, but vital for corner carry and great for a quick punish. Katalina's main combo ender.

  • Forces air tech on hit.
  • Soft knockdown on counterhit.
  • 2S input uses this version.
214M

Always combos after Katalina's Triple AttackGBVSR Katalina cXXX.pngGuardMidStartup12Recovery18Advantage-4, after f.H against crouching opponents or on counter hit for some extra damage. Katalina does a backstep before advancing forwards, which can help it dodge some farther pokes. Similarly useful to 214L after a blocked fireball against farther-reaching normals.

  • Does a backstep first before advancing.
  • Soft knockdown on hit.
  • Wallbounces on counterhit.
  • 4S input uses this version.
214H (Hold OK)

Katalina's main meterless launcher, which links into c.M after the wall bounce. Linking c.H is possible when the opponent is hit when spaced a bit away from the corner, resulting in a slightly higher wallbounce. Travels faster than 214L and has a bigger hitbox on its first active frame which lets it combo from f.L at any range. The H input can be held to delay the thrust, and guard crushes at maximum charge.

  • Wallbounces in the corner.
  • Frame data in brackets refers to maximum charge.
Version Cooldown Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
214L 20F starting 3F 3
214M 20F starting 3F 4
214H 420F starting 3F 4

214L:
214M:
214H:

  • Data in [] refers to the fully charged data


Ultimate Skills

Ultimate Frozen Blade

GBVS Fireball.png 236U or 5S+U

  • GBVSR Katalina 236U Hitbox1.png

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
236U 2000 All 16 10 17 -2 Crumple

A long-reaching stab with projectile properties. Works as a confirm tool, as Katalina has enough time to link a 66L from the crumple when buffered from pokes. Up close, she gets more damage with c.H. Ares extends a hurtbox before the move is active, making it difficult to use as a reaction projectile counter.

  • Crumples on hit.
  • Prone to trading with projectiles.
Version Cooldown Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
236U 180F starting 3F 2

236U:

  • R

Ultimate Emerald Sword

GBVS Parry.png 623U or 6S+U

  •  

  • Additional strike on hit

  • GBVSR Katalina 623U Hitbox1.png

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
623U 700, 300x2, 700 [700, 400] All 8 8 42 [32] -28 HKD(+44)

Reversal that beats safejabs. Not very useful outside of being a reversal that beats safe jab setups. Katalina wants to either conserve meter for using her SBA/SSBA at the end of a corner combo or for frontloading damage with her other ult skills.

Version Cooldown Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
623U 300F starting 3F 2

623U:

  • Clean hit possible on frame 8 only in which damage is refered in []
  • Recovery is shortened when whiffed

Ultimate Enchanted Lands

GBVS Charge.png GBVS SpecialCharge.png 214U or 2/4S+U

  • GBVSR Katalina 214U Hitbox1.png

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
214U 700, 1800 All 9 2(7)7 24 -6 HKD(+46) 7-10 Armor Mid/High

A version of Enchanted Lands that uses Ares' Light Wall to tank through hits on startup. Deals very high damage if both hits connect raw, making it extraordinary as a DP punish or after a stray 66H hit in the corner.

  • Armor loses to lows.
Version Cooldown Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
214U 180F starting 3F 2

214U:

  • Clash Level 4

Skybound Art

Blades of Frost

236236H or 236S

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236H Hitbox1.png

    Frame 13~15

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236H Hitbox2.png

    Frame 32~34

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236H Hitbox3.png

    Frame 35~37

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236H Hitbox4.png

    Frame 62~70

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1000x2, 2500 [1000x2, 1500] Mid 8+5 3(15)6(24)9 24 -10 HKD(+45)[+35] 1~15 All

Katalina's ideal corner combo ender as it gives her a safejump if she superjumps after the cinematic. Has surprising reach, hitting about two character lengths away, but is relatively lacking in invulnerability if the cinematic doesn't trigger. There is a gap between the second and third hits which may catch unaware opponents.

  • Data in brackets refers to non-cinematic far hit.
  • Recovers 1 Bravery Point for Katalina during superflash.
  • Removes 1 Bravery Point from the opponent on close hit only.
  • 50% minimum damage (1750 when in further ranges, 2250 when in close range)
Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
4
  • Clash Level 25. Damage and on-hit in [] is for non-cinematic version.


Super Skybound Art

Realm of Ice

236236U or 236S+U

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236U Hitbox1.png

    Frame 13~15

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236U Hitbox2.png

    Frame 16~18

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236U Hitbox3.png

    Frame 31~33

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236U Hitbox4.png

    Frame 34~36

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236U Hitbox5.png

    Frame 37~39

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236U Hitbox6.png

    Frame 40~42

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236U Hitbox7.png

    Frame 43~45

  • GBVSR Katalina 236236U Hitbox8.png

    Frame 46~51

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1200, 480x5, 240x3, 480, 1200 [1000, 400x5, 1000] Mid 6+6 6(12)3×5,6 55 -48 HKD(+47)[+44] 1~17 All

Katalina's other corner combo ender if she's below 30% HP. Also grants a safejump. More consistent at leading into the cinematic than her SBA due to how the first hit vacuums opponents on hit.

  • Recovers 1 Bravery Point for Katalina during superflash.
  • Removes 2 Bravery Points from the opponent on close hit only. The listed damage assumes a 20% increase due to Bravery Penalty.
  • 50% minimum damage (3000 dmg)
    • In practice it deals 1.2 times the damage as it removes 2 BPs, raising the minimum damage to (3000)
Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
4
  • Clash Level 35. Damage and on-hit in [] is for non-cinematic version.


Colors

Default Colors
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
Color 5
GBVSR Katalina Color 01.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 02.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 03.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 04.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 05.png
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Color 10
GBVSR Katalina Color 06.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 07.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 08.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 09.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 10.png
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Color 12
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Color 14
Color 15
GBVSR Katalina Color 11.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 12.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 13.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 14.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 15.png
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Color 20
GBVSR Katalina Color 16.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 17.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 18.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 19.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 20.png
Color 21
Color 22
EX
GBVSR Katalina Color 21.png
GBVSR Katalina Color 22.png
GBVSR Katalina Color EX.png

Lady Serenity Colors
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
GBVSR Katalina Costume2 Color 01.png
GBVSR Katalina Costume2 Color 02.png
GBVSR Katalina Costume2 Color 03.png
GBVSR Katalina Costume2 Color 04.png
Color 5
Color 6
Color 7
Color 8
GBVSR Katalina Costume2 Color 05.png
GBVSR Katalina Costume2 Color 06.png
GBVSR Katalina Costume2 Color 07.png
GBVSR Katalina Costume2 Color 08.png
Weapons
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GBVSR Katalina Weapon 01.png
GBVSR Katalina Weapon 02.png
GBVSR Katalina Weapon 03.png
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GBVSR Katalina Weapon 05.png
GBVSR Katalina Weapon 06.png
GBVSR Katalina Weapon 07.png
GBVSR Katalina Weapon 08.png
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GBVSR Katalina Weapon 09.png
GBVSR Katalina Weapon 10.png


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