Test Cases

Asuka starts the round in Test Case 1, and can change the case by inputting 22H~P/K/S. Each Test Case has a unique purpose, but some cards exist in multiple Test Cases. He has 3 Cases, each of which have their own unique 30 spell pool. Switching Test Cases does not bookmark nor remove any spell he has currently in his hand, but future bookmarked spells will be drawn from the new pool. When the pool reaches 0, it resets back to 30.

Test Case 1 22H~P

2×	2×	1×	1×	6×	5×	5×	5×	1×	1×	1×

Test Case 1 is the case Asuka starts the round in, and contains mostly cards meant for zoning and keep-away.

Test Case 2 22H~K

2×	2×	1×	1×	3×	3×	3×	3×	2×	3×	3×	2×	1×	1×

Test Case 2 is Asuka's mixup case, containing cards like Terra MetronGuard:
Low (Air: All)Startup:
16Recovery:
Total 45Advantage:
+4 and Accipiter MetronGuard:
HighStartup:
19Recovery:
Total 48Advantage:
+4 to open up his opponent.

Test Case 3 22H~S

2×	2×	1×	1×	2×	2×	2×	3×	3×	4×	2×	4×	1×	1×

Test Case 3 is the case meant for pressure and effects, containing spells that are highly + on block, and a teleport.

Spells

Mana

Reduced Mana Cost

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		11		Total 29

Total: 29

Applies a buff that reduces the Mana cost of ChantGuard:
Startup:
Recovery:
Total 39 (empty Bookmark)Advantage:
spells by 50% for 10 seconds, also reducing the minimum required Mana to cast spells.

Despite the initial cost, the amount of Mana that can be saved this way is huge and the effect has a very genorous duration. It is especially helpful when setting up to use a large number of spells at once, however, it won't help if you don't already have Mana to spend.

Mana Cost: 6%

Copies Available: Test Case 1: 2x

Input Tension

Costs 2520 (6%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Recover Mana (Continuous)

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		16		Total 39

Total: 39

Applies a buff that continuously recovers Mana for 15 seconds, at a rate of 9% Mana per second.

Lasts an incredibly long time for a buff and pays for itself quickly, this easily help sustain Asuka's Mana for longer lasting pressure sequences, and less frequent use of Restore Mana. Therefore it is valuable to use Test Case 3 to set up this buff when possible.

Because the buff even works when the mana shield is broken, this can functionally also reduce the damage you take by reducing the time the shield is down for.

Total Mana restored is 135%
The initial cost is recovered in 54 frames.
The buff continues even when Mana is depleted from damage, increasing its refill rate from 15% per second to 24% per second.

Mana Cost: 8%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 3: 2x

Input Tension

Costs 3360 (8%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Recover Mana (Instant)

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		11		Total 29

Total: 29

Discards all Bookmarks, to instantly recover a large amount of Mana.

With a full set of Bookmarks this is an instant full recover of Mana. However you won't be able to immediately cast new spells, making it more useful as the last spell of a string before resetting with new Bookmarks, or for an emergency refill when very low.

This can double as a fast way to quickly empty the Spell slots for a new set of spells. However, you will momentarily have no spells to use, and there is no way to synergise this with other spells (i.e. Bookmark (Full Import)), as these will still be discarded.

Restores 36% / 53% / 70% / 100% Mana, based on the number of additional Bookmarks discarded.
Sampler 404 does not reduce the Mana gained this way.

Mana Cost: 4%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 2: 2x

Input Tension

Costs 0 Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Bookmark

Bookmark (Full Import)

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		11		Total 29

Total: 29

Bookmarks a Spell into all currently open slots.

Mana Cost: 4%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 1: 2x

Input Tension

Costs 1680 (4%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Bookmark (Random Import)

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		11		Total 29

Total: 29

Discards all currently bookmarked Spells then bookmarks the same number of Spells.

Mana Cost: 6%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 2: 2x

Input Tension

Costs 2520 (6%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Bookmark (Auto Import)

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		16		Total 39

Total: 39

Applies a buff that automatically bookmarks a new spell after using ChantGuard:
Startup:
Recovery:
Total 39 (empty Bookmark)Advantage:
for 10 seconds.

Can only Bookmark spells from your currently selected Test Case.

Mana Cost: 8%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 3: 2x

Input Tension

Costs 3360 (8%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Staff

High-Pass Filter Gravity

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		19		Total 30

Total: 30

Places a staff that extends the height of Asuka's jumps as well as causing certain spells to rise upwards.

The Rod remains active for up to 10 seconds, or until a new Rod is placed.
Increases Asuka's jump height by approximately 40%.
All added properties only affect moving projectiles with All Guard ( and 632146P):
- Projectiles are launched in an upward arc, repeatedly bouncing off the ground in a very tall arc.
- Vertical launch speed on hit increased by 100%.
- Projectiles on hit bounce back down to the ground, underneath the opponent.

Mana Cost: 4%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 2: 1x

Input Tension

Costs 1680 (4%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Low-Pass Filter Gravity

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		19		Total 30

Total: 30

Places a staff that reduces Asuka's jump height and causing spells to bounce along the floor.

Counter-intuitively, reducing Asuka's jump is beneficial. An instant rising j.D is able to hit crouching opponents for a Frame 19 overhead, in addition every IADAn air dash performed from a standing position as quickly and as low to the ground as possible from a jump. Done by inputting 956 754, and depending on the game, using a dash macro right after a jump. is more advantaged for being lower to the ground. However, this also makes jump-ins much easier to counter with mid-height pokes such as f.S attacks.

Projectiles bounce along the ground more closely, this makes them more reliably counter low-profile attacks, but become much easier to jump over.

The Rod remains active for up to 10 seconds, or until a new Rod is placed.
Decreases Asuka's jump height by approximately 33%.
All added properties only affect moving projectiles with All Guard ( and 632146P):
- Projectiles are launched in a downward arc, repeatedly bouncing off the ground in a very low arc.
- Vertical launch speed on hit decreased by 25%.
- Projectiles on hit bounce back down to the ground, underneath the opponent.

Mana Cost: 4%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 2: 1x

Input Tension

Costs 1680 (4%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Shooting Time Stretch (Accelerate)

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		19		Total 30

Total: 30

Places a staff that increases the speed and power of moving projectiles for zoning.

An effective zoning buff, making projectiles much faster, more advantageous, while launching opponents further back. This makes it easier to keep opponents at bay or create pressure from relatively cheap spells often found in Test Case 1.

The added wall bounce also largely increases combo potential in the corner.

The Rod remains active for up to 10 seconds, or until a new Rod is placed.
All added properties only affect moving projectiles with All Guard ( and 632146P):
- Increases the base projectile speed by 25%, and continues to rapidly accelerate over time.
- Projectiles on hit Wall Bounce in the corner.
- Horizontal launch speed on hit increased by 100%.
- Applies Guard Crush on block, for 11 frames of advantage more than regular blockstun.

Mana Cost: 4%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 1: 1x

Input Tension

Costs 1680 (4%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Shooting Time Stretch (Decelerate)

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		19		Total 30

Total: 30

Places a a staff that decreasing the speed of projectiles to control space for longer.

Slower moving projectiles become continuous threats for the opponent, forcing them to attack through it, and potentially allowing Asuka to either approach behind projectiles or use the time to manage resources.

Projectiles on hit also launch less distance, making it easier to keep up combos without launching the opponent too far.

The Rod remains active for up to 10 seconds, or until a new Rod is placed.
All added properties only affect moving projectiles with All Guard ( and 632146P):
- Decreases the base projectile speed by 50%, and continues to gradually slow down over time.
- Horizontal launch speed on hit decreased by 50%.

Mana Cost: 4%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 1: 1x

Input Tension

Costs 1680 (4%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Gravity Rod (Shooting)

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		19		Total 30

Total: 30

Places a staff that draws in certain Spells for a set length of time.

If close enough, hitting the opponent with any cube spell causes them to be launched towards the staff. This can be used in combos as a free extension or to stay plus on-block while keeping the opponent close. Usually placed behind asuka (or midscreen for the corner) after a knockdown.

Pull range is approximately slightly less than half screen
Staff placement can controlled by holding a direction after chanting
- / = high midscreen
- / = high as far left as possible
- / = high as far right as possible
- = low midscreen
- = low as far left as possible
- = low as far right as possible

Mana Cost: 4%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 3: 1x

Input Tension

Costs 1680 (4%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Repulsive Rod (Shooting)

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		19		Total 30

Total: 30

Places a staff that repels Spells for a set length of time.

If close enough, hitting the opponent with any cube spell will push them away from staff. On-block it can be used to pull the opponent closer and stay plus on-block, however on-hit the opponent will be instantly knocked down which isn't as valuable. Usually placed behind opponent after a knockdown

Push range is approximately slightly less than half screen
Cannot push opponent out of corner
Staff placement can controlled by holding a direction after chanting
- / = high midscreen
- / = high as far left as possible
- / = high as far right as possible
- = low midscreen
- = low as far left as possible
- = low as far right as possible

Mana Cost: 4%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 3: 1x

Input Tension

Costs 1680 (4%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Metron

Howling Metron

GGST Asuka R Howling Metron Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
41	All	11		Total 39	+5

Total: 39

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Fires a fast-moving projectile that is useful both in neutral and pressure.

Unlike most fast projectile moves, this one is advantageous on block point-blank, including when cancelled into Bookmark or Recover Mana. c.S, 5K and 2K will frame trap even 3 frame attacks.

Mana Cost: 8%

Copies Available: Test Case 1: 6x; Test Case 2: 3x; Test Case 3: 2x

Input Tension

80%

4

Very Small

KD

Costs 3360 (8%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.
Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Canceled on frame 12 at the earliest.
Clash Level: N/A
Clash Hits: N/A

Delayed Howling Metron

GGST Asuka R Delayed Howling Metron Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
22×3	All	21		Total 54	+32

Total: 54

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Fires a multi-hit projectile. Works great when you need to recharge mana or just want to lock down someone in the corner.

Mana Cost: 12%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 1: 5x; Test Case 2: 3x; Test Case 3: 2x

Input Tension

80%

4

Very Small

KD

Costs 5040 (12%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.
Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Canceled on frame 22 at the earliest.
Clash Level: N/A
Clash Hits: N/A

Used at point-blank range it is possible for the projectile to move through the opponent before the third hit connects.

Projectile is similarly affected by hitstop, causing it to next hit on the first frame of blockstun, accounting for the 2 additional frames of advantage.

Howling Metron MS Processing

GGST Asuka R Howling Metron MS Processing Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
24×3	All	16, 21, 26		Total 49	+10

Total: 49

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Fires three fast-moving projectiles. The upper and lower ones are angled.

Mana Cost: 16%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 1: 5x; Test Case 2: 3x; Test Case 3: 2x

Input Tension

80%

4

Very Small

KD

Costs 6720 (16%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.
Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Canceled on frame 17 at the earliest.
Clash Level: N/A
Clash Hits: N/A

The projectile spawn in the following order: Middle, Up, Down.

Metron Screamer 808

GGST Asuka R Metron Screamer 808 Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
53	All (Guard Crush)	12		Total 34	+16

Total: 34

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Fires a short range projectile that Guard Crushes. Causes a Wall Bounce in the corner on hit.

Mana Cost: 16%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 1: 5x; Test Case 3: 5x

Input Tension

80%

4

Very Small

KD

Costs 6720 (16%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.
Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Canceled on frame 13 at the earliest.
Clash Level: N/A
Clash Hits: N/A

Guard Crush duration: 23F

Metron Arpeggio

GGST Asuka R Metron Arpeggio Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
17×10	All	31		Total 59	+113

Total: 59

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Fires many projectiles over a wide area. Comes in two volleys.

Mana Cost: 24%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 3: 3x

Input Tension

80%

4

Very Small

KD

Costs 10080 (24%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.
Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Canceled on frame 32 at the earliest.
Clash Level: N/A
Clash Hits: N/A

Delayed Tardus Metron

GGST Asuka R Delayed Tardus Metron Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
26×3	All	21		Total 39	+57

Total: 39

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Fires a slow-moving multi-hit projectile that stay on the screen for a long time.

Mana Cost: 12%

Copies Available: Test Case 2: 2x; Test Case 3: 3x

Input Tension

80%

4

Very Small

KD

Costs 5040 (12%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.
Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Canceled on frame 22 at the earliest.
Clash Level: N/A
Clash Hits: N/A

Upon connecting with the opponent, the projectile cannot hit for the next 21 frames, therefore hitting every 22 frames.

Terra Metron

GGST Asuka R Terra Metron Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
47	Low (Air: All)	16		Total 45	+4

Total: 45

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Fires a long range projectile that hits Low when used on the ground. Does not hit Low when used in the air.

Mana Cost: 16%

Copies Available: Test Case 1: 1x; Test Case 2: 3x

Input Tension

80%

4

Very Small

KD

Costs 6720 (16%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.
Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Canceled on frame 17 at the earliest.
Clash Level: N/A
Clash Hits: N/A

Accipiter Metron

GGST Asuka R Accipiter Metron Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
49	High	19		Total 48	+4

Total: 48

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Fires an overhead projectile that homes in on the opponent's position to an extent.

Mana Cost: 16%

Copies Available: Test Case 1: 1x; Test Case 2: 3x

Input Tension

80%

4

Very Small

KD

Costs 6720 (16%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.
Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Canceled on frame 20 at the earliest.
Clash Level: N/A
Clash Hits: N/A

Aquila Metron

GGST Asuka R Aquila Metron Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
40	All	14		Total 59	-25	Strike 1~??

Total: 59

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Being Asuka's only reversal of any kind, Aquila Metron is a valuable defensive tool when being put at a disadvantage. It still manages to be one of the weakest reversals in the game, however; with a long startup, no throw invulnerability whatsoever, and lack of any upward hitbox.

Fires a short range projectile, in which he is strike invincible during the startup. Unlike the rest of his Spells, this move cannot be canceled into any of Asuka's typical cancel options after a Spell.

This gives opponents a guaranteed punish on block if Asuka doesn't have Tension to Roman Cancel. Use with caution.

Mana Cost: 20%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 1: 1x

Input Tension

60%

2

Very Small

KD

Costs 8400 (20%) Mana
Cannot be Roman Cancelled on whiff
Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Canceled on frame 12 at the earliest.
Clash Level: N/A
Clash Hits: N/A

Hitstop: 6F

Bit Shift Metron

Level 1
Level 5

GGST Asuka R Bit Shift Metron Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
28×1~5	All	14	4	Total 39	+8/+18/+28/+38/+48

Total: 39

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Fires a varying number of projectiles depending on how long it's been bookmarked.

Bit Shift Metron has 2 versions, one that starts at Level 1 and one that start at Level 5. If starting at Level 1, it slowly gains Levels over time. If starting at Level 5, it slowly loses Levels over time. It shoots an according number of projectiles to its Level (1 at Level 1, 2 at Level 2 etc).

Mana Cost: 12%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 2: 2x; Test Case 3: 4x

Input Tension

80%

Very Small

KD

Costs 5040 (12%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.
Counter-Hit state during entire move.
Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Canceled on frame 15 at the earliest.
Clash Level: N/A
Clash Hits: N/A

Each projectile applies R.I.S.C. Loss separately.

Each additional projectile takes an additional 10F to be released, this has no effect on the recovery time.

RMS Boost Metron

Level 1
Level 5

GGST Asuka R RMS Boost Metron Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
55/66/77/88/99	All (Guard Crush)	14		Total 44	+25

Total: 44

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Conjures a number of books increasing with the level of the spell that fires a fast and advantageous projectile that applies Guard Crush.

The level of the Spell increases with the number of spells used before boomarking it. For every 11 Spells used the spell the level will increase by one. Additional levels will also cause it to deal additional damage.

Mana Cost: 16%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 2: 1x; Test Case 3: 2x

Input Tension

80%

4

Very Small

KD

Costs 6720 (16%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.
Projectile will continue if Purple Roman Canceled on frame 15 at the earliest.
Clash Level: N/A
Clash Hits: N/A

Level number only affects damage, higher level is higher damage.

Guard Crush duration: 40F.

Other

Go to Marker

GGST Asuka R Go to Marker Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		16		Total 35		16~25 All

Total: 35

Teleports Asuka a fixed distance in one of eight directions (downwards options only available in the air) based on what direction is held during startup.

Mana Cost: 8%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 3: 4x

Input Tension

Costs 3360 (8%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.
Counter-Hit state during entire move.

Can teleport in 8 different directions by holding the appropriate direction.

Sampler 404

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		11		Total 29

Total: 29

Makes it so that the next spell used is not discarded.

Mana Cost: 4%

Copies Avaiable: Test Case 3: 1x

Input Tension

Costs 1680 (4%) Mana
Using Purple Roman Cancel during startup does not consume the Spell Slot.

Chaotic Option

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
		11		Total 29

Total: 29

Bookmarks a powerful spell at random, available from any Test Case.

Functionally weaker than just using an equivalent spell, because Chaotic Option requires you spend additional mana and time to activate the spell it provides. However, because Chaotic Option always grants a particularly strong spell, even from other Test Cases you may not have access to, it can be valuable to identify what spell is given.

In addition, because the random selection includes both the overhead Accipiter Metron and Low Terra Metron, instantly cancelling the Chaotic Option into its spell can be a very ambiguous mixup.

May become one of five random spells, each spell is equally likely to occur (20%):
The spell received by Chaotic Option is not removed from any Test Case, and just replaces the current function of the Chaotic Option spell.