GGST/Faust

	Damage Received Mod
	×1.02
	Guts Rating
	0
	Weight
	Normal
	Prejump
	4F
	Backdash
	20/1~5 strike invuln/1~15 airborne
	Unique Movement Options
	Crawl, Steerable Air-Dash
	Fastest Attack
	5P (5F); 2K (5/8F)
	Reversals
	632146H (21F)

Overview

Starter Guide

Combos

Overview

With a unique blend of dominant mid-range zoning, a terrifying command grab, and his signature RNG-powered items, Faust is a hybrid zoner who thrives creating chaos on the battlefield.

Faust's far-reaching pokes make him highly competent at contesting screen space in neutral, while his excellent light normals allow him to hedge against approach at ranges where his larger zoning tools become unwieldy. When he does land a hit, Faust gets a safe opportunity to build advantage with Item TossGuard:
Startup:
26Recovery:
Total 40Advantage:
. If he's lucky, items will cover him to toss yet more items, leading to a chaotic game state where he wins... statistically.

Faust can enforce an extremely oppressive strike/throw game with Snip Snip SnipGuard:
Ground ThrowStartup:
6Recovery:
43Advantage:
, allowing him to run reversal-safe sequences that -- done correctly -- end in a high reward 4-way mixup that is incredibly hard to defend against. Even when the opponent does defend correctly, the ensuing Guard Crush from these sequences can lead into yet another mixup, making the situation after a successful Snip exceptionally advantageous for Faust.

Both Faust's zoning and grappling games are bolstered heavily by his highly favorable item pool, whose uses range from being as simple as screen hazards and HP restoration to tick throws, unreactable left/right 50/50s from fullscreen, and F-ShikiSometimes known as "Fuzzy Overhead". When you are in blockstun, you can switch high/low blocking, but your blocking animation and hurtbox does not change until you leave blockstun or block another attack. F-Shikis take advantage of this and use overheads that would miss on crouching characters, but not on standing characters. setups, among much more. Many Items grant Faust scary mixup opportunities during OkizemeFrom Japanese "起き攻め". Attacking an opponent about to wake up after they were knocked down, usually with meaty attacks or mix-ups. as well.

Faust is no slouch on defense, either: his reversalGuard:
AllStartup:
16+5Recovery:
48Advantage:
-32 is slow to use on its own, but with the right timing it can be Roman Cancelled to gain up to 16f of invulnerability, making it one of the stronger reversals in the game. And although his standing and air hurtboxes are larger than most of the cast, his unique movement option in back- and forward Crawl allows him to low profile attacks that most other characters are forced to block, leaving him in a position to whiff punish or present other counterplay.

With meter available, Faust becomes a menace. Item SuperGuard:
Startup:
1+7Recovery:
Total 43Advantage:
N/A becomes a straightforward way to win neutral, and ScarecrowGuard:
HighStartup:
50 [69]Recovery:
36Advantage:
-32 [-27] PRC Snip allows for near-unreactable fullscreen command grabs that come from either direction. His average damage output becomes a major threat with Roman Cancels, and Item-based mixups are only limited to the player's imagination.

Faust is recommended for players who like to control the neutral game, paired with strong mixup & okizeme, and enjoy subjecting their opponents to very chaotic game states with lots of room for creativity & situational improvisation.

Faust

Faust is an unorthodox character who tosses randomized items to cause chaos that is usually in his favor.
Pick if you like	Avoid if you dislike
Interesting and chaotic situations that usually work out in Faust's favor so long as you adapt quickly. An unorthodox toolkit that makes him feel different to play than most other characters. Solid buttons to control screen space and keep his opponent away. Unique movement options that allow him a variety of ways to approach, when he chooses to approach.	An unorthodox playstyle and RNG-based moves make Faust's gameplan feel unstable and inconsistent. Defensive options that require special knowledge, and are not always consistent in their use. An unusual and floaty airdash that can make air movement feel awkward. Tools that are flawed in their own ways and usually can only be made safe with good item awareness

Normal Moves

5P

GGs shake my hand

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
25	All	5	4	8	-2

Total: 16

Faust's fastest normal. Deceptively good range for a 5 frame button. Great for challenging small gaps or stuffing approaches in neutral. Can gatling into 6P to confirm into either Item Toss or Mix Mix Mix.

In situations where confirming is not possible or spacing is unfavorable, chaining multiple 5Ps into 2P at max distance creates a neutral situation for Faust.

On grounded Counter Hit, links into 5K > 2D for a hard knockdown, but the window to hit confirm is very tight.

Gatling Options: 5P, 2P, 6P, 6H

80%

0

Small

+1

500

1500

300

80%

5K

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
30	All	7	8	8	-2

Total: 22

Jump and dash cancellable
Plus on airblock

Strong space control tool. Extremely versatile: useful for counterpoking, anti-airing, and checking forward movement, with high active frames and a low whiff recovery to boot.

Hits all characters crouching, but due to the recessed lower hitbox, Faust will need to be a little closer to catch some of the smaller characters in the roster. +5 when blocked meaty, which combined with its broad cancel options make it a strong okizeme option with lots of item interaction potential.

Faust's hurtbox is incredibly tall during this move, causing this move to lose to certain deep jump-in attacks; however, his hurtbox doesn't extend forward much during the startup, making it hard to contest should the opponent interact with his extended leg.

If it stuffs an air approach, it can combo into 6H > K Scarecrow for a guaranteed Item Toss or even wallbreak combo, depending on the proximity to corner. On airblock, dash cancelling leaves Faust very plus, giving him the opportunity to immediately begin pressure.

Because of its speed, reach, and the fact that's it's jump cancellable, it offers up some spicy jump cancel 66BRC punishes where Faust's other options may be lacking. In combos near corner, it's a reliable tool at most gravities to bounce the opponent off the wall.

Gatling Options: 6P, 6H, 5D, 2D

90%

2

Small

+1

1500

1000

300

80%

c.S

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
40	All	8	6	12	-1

Total: 25

Jump- and dash cancellable
Plus on air block

One of Faust's highest reward and go-to pressure starters. Excellent at catching attempts to escape a throw. Routes into some of Faust's highest damage conversions at mid-screen and corner.

On block, Faust has a plethora of options. Gatling options such as 2S and 5H allow Faust to Frame TrapAn offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with his own. an opponent's attempts to challenge out of block, and once an opponent is conditioned to respect the c.S, Faust can start dashing in to do Tick ThrowA throw done after attacks, very soon after if not exactly when throw invulnerability expires on the opponent. A Tick Throw take advantage of that the opponent naturally expect a Frame Trap coming, making it very hard to react to or escape from.s and reset pressure, among other things.

Jump- and dash cancels allow for BRC extensions similar to 5K.

Gatling Options: 6P, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D

100%

3

Mid

+3

2000

1000

300

80%

Input Proximity Range: 340

f.S

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
33	All	12	2	20	-8

Total: 33

Faust's longest reaching poke. Excellent zoning & whiff punish tool. Gatlings into 2H at most ranges; however, it will whiff at max range. At this range, options include recovering raw, loosely counterpoking with delayed gatlings, or special cancelling into Item Toss (f.S > Item Toss puts Faust in roughly 24f of punishable CH state, making this option highly situational).

Challenges ground approaches well, but vulnerable to low profiles, jump-ins, and repeated dash blocking. Mix well with low-commitment pokes like 2P, low j.2K, and 5K to avoid becoming predictable.

On Counter Hit, confirms into Thrust at midrange or on crouching opponents at any range. Confirms at all ranges into Mix Mix Mix-- loop is possible at max distance but requires picking up with 5K > dash Kara CancelA type of cancel where the beginning of an action is quickly canceled into another before the first action completes its startup. MMM to connect.

Gatling Options: 5H, 2H

90%

2

Mid

-5

1500

1000

300

80%

5H

Active frames 1~2
Active frames 3~5
Slight extension of the hitbox.
Active frames 6~8
Fully extended hitbox.

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
5H	40	All	13	8	18	-7
5HH	60		1		2

Total: 38

Total: 2

Pressing again after a successful grounded hit will perform a follow-up attack that scores a hard knockdown (+46*).

A peculiar move with a disjointed hitbox at the tip. Useful as a Frame TrapAn offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with his own. gatling from other starters, as well as a situational, preemptive counterpoke in neutral. Relatively committal on whiff, pushback mitigates some frame disadvantage on block.

An incredibly strong counterpoke in and around max 2P range. Hitbox placement and high active frames allow it to hedge against both ground and air approach when spaced safely. Extremely high reward on Counter Hit, confirms consistently into Scalpel. On regular hit, the hard knockdown gives Faust enough time to Item Toss and still be plus (+32*), or even toss two items and be slightly negative (-9*).

In the corner, the follow-up leads to a very high ground bounce, starting many of Faust's highest damage wallbreak combos when used off starters like c.S.

* Frame advantage includes launch travel time from midscreen. Advantage is higher with wallbounce, two item tosses will be plus.

Version

5H

90%

4

Large

-4

2500

1000

300

80%

5HH

KD

2000

700

5D

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
Uncharged	40	High	20	3	26	-15
Charged	50	High	28	3	26	-10

Total: 48

Total: 56

Uncharged Dust

Uncharged dust on-hit is 0 or neutral frame advantage and causes float
Causes 80% proration on-hit

Universal overhead attack with a tight window to react. Conversions after hit only possible with meter or Items in play. Can be rotated with 2D out of 5K, 2K, or c.S for a high/low mixup.

Striking certain items with this attack before they hit the ground will bat them towards your opponent, with questionable benefit depending on the item.

Charged Dust

Charged dust leads to soft knockdown (+36).
Holding up during the hitstop frames of charged dust will activate homing jump:
- Doing a homing jump will cause an area shift and put the opponent into a unique high damaging air combo state.
- Pressing any attack twice without jump/airdash cancel will activate the homing jump finisher, causing a hard knockdown (+23).
- Homing jump combos can sometimes increase meter balance enough to activate positive bonus.

Similar to the uncharged version, but slower and more easily reactable with much higher reward on hit. Useful while items are in play to lock the opponent down or hide the attack with visual noise.

Faust's 5[D] can also reflect certain projectiles, though this seems to be more of a fun bonus effect than an actually useful mechanic. The long start-up and short reflect window makes it difficult to time properly, and most "successful" reflects net Faust little to no benefit at all.

Faust 5[D] Reflectable Projectiles Table
Character	Move
Anji Mito	ShitsuGuard: AllStartup: 29Recovery: Total 52Advantage: -6
Axl Low	N/A
Baiken	N/A
Bridget	N/A
Chipp Zanuff	ShurikenGuard: AllStartup: 22Recovery: Total ??Advantage: All strikes destroy this projectile, but 5[D] actually reflects it instead.
Faust	LoveGuard: AllStartup: 27Recovery: Total 48Advantage: / Love (With Afro)Guard: All (Guard Crush)Startup: 27Recovery: Total 48Advantage: (Projectile only.) What Could This Be?Guard: Startup: 26Recovery: Total 40Advantage: HammerGuard: AllStartup: 1Recovery: Advantage: MeteorsGuard: Guard CrushStartup: Recovery: Advantage: (Will usually reflect only 1, you will get hit by the rest.)
Giovanna	N/A
Goldlewis Dickinson	N/A
Happy Chaos	N/A
I-No	Antidepressant Scale 214PGuard: AllStartup: 29Recovery: Total 51Advantage: -16 / j.214PGuard: AllStartup: 28Recovery: Until Landing + 6Advantage: -16 Chemical LoveGuard: AllStartup: 11Recovery: 22Advantage: -2 (Nullifies it.)
Jack-O'	j.DGuard: AllStartup: 21Recovery: Total 44Advantage:
Ky Kiske	j.DGuard: AllStartup: 13Recovery: 15Advantage: (Nullifies it.) Stun EdgeGuard: AllStartup: 13Recovery: Total 46Advantage: -15 Charged Stun EdgeGuard: AllStartup: 39Recovery: Total 62Advantage: +22 [+25] Aerial Stun Edge j.236SGuard: AllStartup: 21Recovery: Until Landing+10Advantage: / j.236HGuard: AllStartup: 21Recovery: Until Landing+10Advantage:
Leo Whitefang	Gravierte Würde [4]6SGuard: AllStartup: 10Recovery: Total 54FAdvantage: -16 / [4]6HGuard: AllStartup: 23Recovery: Total 73FAdvantage: +11
May	Arisugawa Sparkle 214PGuard: AllStartup: 48Recovery: Total 45Advantage: +29 / 214KGuard: AllStartup: 48Recovery: Total 45Advantage: +29 All strikes destroy this projectile, but 5[D] can reflect it too, if timed properly.
Millia rage	Tandem Top 236SGuard: AllStartup: 12Recovery: Total 45Advantage: -10 / 236HGuard: AllStartup: 73Recovery: Total 51Advantage: - KapelGuard: AllStartup: 13Recovery: 12Advantage: -1 at lowest height (Nullifies it)
Nagoriyuki	N/A
Potemkin	F.D.B. (Projectile)Guard: AllStartup: 1Recovery: Advantage: +11
Ramlethal Valentine	Bajoneto 236SGuard: AllStartup: 20Recovery: Total 37Advantage: +9 / 236HGuard: AllStartup: 20Recovery: Total 43Advantage: +3 (Follow-up explosion only, nullifies it.)
Sin Kiske	N/A
Sol Badguy	Gun FlameGuard: AllStartup: 18Recovery: Total 54Advantage: -10
Testament	N/A
Zato-1	"That's a lot!"Guard: AllStartup: 27 [31]Recovery: Advantage: +55 (Will reflect only 1, and in most cases the remaining drills will still hit you.) Invite HellGuard: AllStartup: 18Recovery: 2Advantage: -7 (Nullifies it.)

Version

Uncharged

80%

2

Mid

0

1125

3000

700 (900)

60%

Charged

100%

4

Mid

KD

1875

1500

0 (200)

60%

Uncharged:

Hitstop on block: 20F
Hitstop on ground hit: 16F
Floating crumple on ground hit: Total 28F (airborne 1~11F, standing 12~28F, can block 19~28F)
Wall damage in ( ) refers to if opponent is touching the wall.
Has no additional combo delay on initial hit, unlike other overheads (usually adding +5 on initial hit).
Telegraphing orange glow appears Frame 4, and reaches full brightness on Frame 5.

Charged:

Hitstop on block: 20F
Hitstop on raw hit: 45F
Properties for opponent on block follow Level 4 rules.
Wall damage in ( ) refers to if opponent is touching the wall.
Wall Damage when hit raw is increased to 700 (900).
Applies 5 less Combo Decay on initial hit, for 0 Combo Decay if the first hit of a combo.
Telegraphing orange glow appears Frame 4, and reaches full brightness on Frame 5.

2P

How to roundstart 101

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
25	Low	7	2	11	-3

Total: 19

Low poke that leaves Faust even on hit. Plays an important role in Faust's zoning game, as its speed and recovery makes it a low risk way to stuff approaches. Can be used as a hedge to challenge the ground while leaving yourself available to react to jump-in attacks.

Significantly advantageous on Counter Hit, giving Faust the opportunity to fish for further CHs with pokes like f.S, or to reposition.

On defense, Faust can also use this to end strings from AbareAn attack during the opponent's pressure, intended to interrupt it. 5P if 5P > 6P is difficult to confirm.

Gatling Options: 6P, 6H

80%

0

Small

0

375

1500

300

80%

2K

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
12×3	Low	5	2(1)6	12	-2

Total: 25

3 hits total (Mid, Low, Low)
1st hit directly above Faust's head, will usually whiff at non-point blank ranges (effectively 8f startup)
Gatling into 2D has a fixed 1f gap

Faust's go-to low option in pressure. Situational anti-air for opponents directly above Faust's head in cases where 6P whiffs and 2S is too slow.

Great for catching jump or backdash escape, so mix it well with Snip Snip Snip and Throw in pressure. Gatlings into 2D as a knockdown confirm or canned Frame TrapAn offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with his own..

Slightly minus on block. See the strategy page for details on Post-2K RPS.

Gatling Options: 6P, 6H, 5D, 2D

90%

1

Small

+1

300×3

1000

100×3

80%

Frontal hitbox appears on frame 8 and changes to a lower and slightly longer hitbox in the last 3 active frames

2S

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
32	All	11	9	26	-19

Total: 45

High reward anti-air. Launches on grounded hit. A go-to Frame TrapAn offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with his own. and combo option from c.S, converts into Mix Mix Mix on regular hit and 5K on counter hit. Relatively slow startup, with disjoint only later in the animation, so it can be liable to trade.

Hitbox appears on both sides of Faust, useful for catching ambiguous jump-ins directly above Faust's head where 6P is liable to whiff -- however, its slow startup often forces Faust to use it preemptively, and its whiff recovery leaves Faust highly vulnerable. Beware of observant players baiting this out.

Cannot be counterpoked by 6P, but can easily whiff in corner if the opponent FDFaultless DefenceA special type of blocking in Guilty Gear that negates chip damage and pushes the opponent back further than usual. This type of blocking comes at the cost of a resource.s a starter c.S.

Gatling Options: 5H, 2H

90%

2

Mid

-16

1500

1000

300

60%

2H

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
40	Low	14	2	29	-12

Total: 44

A far-reaching unreactable low that challenges grounded movement. Vulnerable to jumps.

Cancelling into item toss on block is -23, which is unsafe at most spacings. If left to recover on it's own, it's only -12.

If the opponent doesn't crouch block much at a distance, letting it rock instead of a Gatling from f.S may be the way to go. Late cancelling into Mix Mix Mix or Thrust on block may catch opponents moving in to capitalize on the plus frames.

On hit, it's possible to 66RRC cancel into Mix Mix Mix or Scarecrow PRC c.S to combo from a distance.

90%

4

Large

KD

1875

1000

300

80%

2D

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
35	Low	12	3	18	-4

Total: 32

A typical sweep that grants a hard knockdown.

2K > 2D > Item Toss is a go-to string when confirming from 2K, as you still have time to meaty after throwing an item. You can frame trap from 2K using this move.

Do not attempt to sweep into Bone-crushing Excitement, as it'll only deal 50 damage and not initiate a cinematic nor break the wall.

90%

3

Large

HKD

1500

1000

300

80%

6P

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
34	All	9	3	32	-21	1-4 Upper Body 5-11 Above Knees

Total: 43

Dominant anti-air option with lots of upper body invuln. Grants a safe item toss on hit, and offers combo potential on counterhit.

On airblock, pops up and leads to airblocked Mix Mix Mix (Which is plus.)

Not very good at covering behind Faust, and struggles to anti-air deep airdashes that pass over your head or approaches from directly above such as Chipp's j.2K.

Faust's 6P has more recovery than most other characters, so its use as a counter poke in neutral is limited.

Chaining from 5P on this move is very consistent for combo conversions when nothing else is available.

90%

2

Mid

KD

1500

1000

500

60%

If the first hit of a combo, applies an additional +20 Combo Decay.

6H

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
60	High	25	9	44	-34

Total: 77

Overhead
Great counter-hit button
Deceptively good prediction whiff punish
Huge aerial hitbox.

Generally punishable if it misses the opponent or they block it. Consider saving tension so you can PRC out of this move if needed. You'll want to wait when you 6H so that you don't cancel incorrectly. Air hit and ground hit act differently, so you'll want to wait until you confirm what happens before you decide which option to take.

On grounded hit, your opponent is staggered, which lets you combo into Thrust if they are slow to recover or 214S PRC Snip Snip Snip into Afro setplay. Thrust is guaranteed on grounded counter hit. On an aerial hit you should confirm into 214K, which leads to a guaranteed item throw or corner combo depending on positioning. Note that on an aerial counter hit you need to delay 214K for both hits to connect. On hit, cancelling into Thrust or Item Throw cannot be punished or contested.

It's fairly safe to cancel 6H into Thrust at max distance even when blocked. Cancelling into What Could This Be? is faster than letting 6H recover on its own.

When using combos that don't push you too far away, this will be your go to wall break button for high damage in most situations, although if it is the button that wall-sticks, consider special cancelling into 214S to ensure you don't run out of time.

80%

4

Large

-31

1875

1000

300

100%

j.P

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
20	High	7	4	6

Total: 16

Air option that is very quick to recover. Stray hits will send the opponent away.

Since j.P is so quick, you can cover yourself as you rise and follow up with a more dominant jumping normal as you fall. As an air-to-air, links into j.H at the right heights. Down drifting IAD (IAD > tap 2) into j.P > j.P can leave Faust as advantageous as +6, allowing for tick throws into Snip Snip Snip.

Gatling Options: j.P

80%

0

Small

375

1000

300

80%

j.K

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
25	High	7	5	18

Total: 29

Can hit a standing opponent while rising (Important for f-shiki). Opponents with an Afro can be hit by j.K while crouching (exceptions: Faust, Giovanna, Jack-O') due to the extended hurtbox, making j.K > j.D an easy unreactable overhead string for setting Afros on fire or starting a combo.

Often used to cover Faust landing in situations where j.D/j.S/j.236P would be too slow.

Can combo into j.D, j.236P or Mix Mix Mix on air hit, although those may drop depending on the spacing.

Gatling Options: j.2K, j.D

80%

1

Small

750

1000

300

100%

j.S

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
32	High	14	3	20

Total: 36

A very deep and low-hitting jump-in. Slower to get out than your j.2K and j.D. Chains into j.H, and sets up a fairly favourable situation when you do so.

Airdash cancellable.

Gatling Options: j.H, j.D

80%

2

Mid

1125

1000

300

100%

j.H

Active frames 1-2
Active frames 3-5

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
42	High	9	5	15

Total: 28

Air Dash cancelable.
Wallbounces on hit.

Long, dominant aerial poke. Rising j.H is great for meeting opponents hanging out at the top of the screen. Doing a falling j.H takes a little longer, but the decent amount of active frames and huge disjointed hitbox make it especially hard to contest once active.

A crucial tool in Faust's corner combos, especially on Counter Hit. Air-to-air j.H close to the corner can easily confirm into a full combo after landing.

Gatling Options: j.D

80%

3

Mid

1500

1000

500

80%

j.D

Set that funk on fire

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
45	High	13	6	23

Total: 41

A deep-hitting jump-in attack that can easily ignite the Afro.

Should it hit the opponent when Afro is applied, the opponent is launched into the air for a full combo. Making them block j.D with an Afro on is also strong, as they must deal with the threat of a delayed explosion while Faust continues pressure.

Faust's hurtbox extends into the hitbox below him at the injection site.

80%

2

Mid

1125

1000

300

100%

j.2K

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

A strong poke that is quite likely to win an exchange, however, it's recovery and low hitstun make it risky to use without RC. With RC, however, it leads to all sort of conversions and pressure opportunities, on hit or block.

Jumping into immediate j.2K is a very low risk option to stuff approaches in neutral. When done as low as possible, it is very safe on block, up to +2 if its blocked low enough (although it is usually slightly minus on block).

If used from high up, it is minus on hit if not cancelled. Cancelling it into Love and sometimes threatening with a cancel into Mix Mix Mix will keep it hard to challenge in certain matchups.

80%

2

Mid

1500

1000

300

100%

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

6D or 4D

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
80	Ground Throw	2	3	38

Total: 42

Can throw the opponent either forward or backwards.
Hard knockdown on hit.
75% forced proration before all damage is dealt, 50% forced proration after all damage is dealt.

Leaves the opponent in front of Faust in an OTG-able state. Can give a safejump if you OTG with close slash and jump cancel into a low airdash. Alternatively, you can throw an item and still have time to meaty. Paired with 214S & PRCC lets you ground throw from anywhere almost instantly.

Long animation can be used to kill time and deal with certain situations, such as an opponent picking up Trumpet, an on-screen Bomb going off or even something like Nagoriyuki's blood gauge during Blood Rage.

50%

HKD +55

2600

1000

Opponent cannot use Blue Psyche Burst on hit or the resulting knockdown.
Builds 1000 Tension once all damage is dealt.
On hit, applies an increased 25 Combo Decay.
Properties change if Roman Canceled before all damage is dealt:
- R.I.S.C. Loss: 1000
- Reduces positive R.I.S.C. by 25% before applying R.I.S.C. Loss, similar to regular strikes.* Proration: Forced 75%
- Combo Decay on hit: 15.

Air Throw

j.6D or j.4D

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
80	Air Throw	2	3	Until L+10

Can throw the opponent either forward or backwards.
Hard knockdown on hit.
75% forced proration before all damage is dealt, 50% forced proration after all damage is dealt.

Faust hucks the opponent downwards.

50%

HKD

2500

1000

Opponent cannot use Blue Psyche Burst on hit or the resulting knockdown.
Builds 1000 Tension once all damage is dealt.
On hit, applies an increased 25 Combo Decay.
Properties change if Roman Canceled before all damage is dealt:
- R.I.S.C. Loss: 1000
- Reduces positive R.I.S.C. by 25% before applying R.I.S.C. Loss, similar to regular strikes.* Proration: Forced 75%
- Combo Decay on hit: 15.

Special Moves

Thrust

41236K

Hook...
Line...
...and Sinker.

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.
Thrust	40	All	26	12	19	-12
Pull Back	0		59
Hole in One!	80 [120]		9

Total: 56

Total: 58

Total: 8

Invulnerable during Pull Back startup

Faust attacks with a menacing red trail behind his scalpel. If Faust lands a grounded hit and inputs 4 (backwards from his opponent) he reels the opponent in, launching them toward him for a short time. Pressing before the opponent hits the ground will do a follow-up golf swing attack with three possible timings.

Early Hit: The opponent is knocked away for a hard knockdown. If the opponent is close to the wall, they will hit the ground before impacting it. A low risk option with solid reward if you are not confident in your golfing skills or want to sacrifice damage for okizeme, particularly near the corner where Sweetspot would break the wall.

Sweetspot: Action lines around the screen and a dramatic camera angle will indicate a successful hit as the opponent is knocked even further away for a hard knockdown. Automatically breaks the wall when in range. Disables opponent's Burst from initial hitstop until landing.

Sourspot: The opponent falls out of the launcher for a soft knockdown. The golf club may hit the opponent as they fall. Leaves Faust at a frame disadvantage of -10.

Empty: No is pressed, dealing no damage and leaving the opponent in a hard knockdown directly in front of Faust. Sacrifices the most damage for the strongest okizeme, leaving Faust enough time to toss an item and still do a MeatyHitting an opponent to cover the moment as they lose invincibility. The most common one is performing an attack early on okizeme to gain frame advantage and bait reversals. attack. Highly situational, but useful when Faust is in the corner and wants to swap sides with the opponent.

Thrust shines when used as a preemptive punish at range against movement or committal swinging. Its disjointed hitbox makes it a strong poke in the right situation, although the mid-height placement and slow startup leave it susceptible to being jumped over or low profiled by an aware opponent. Has use as a surprise chase on the opponent's wakeup or backdash from a distance, as well as a frame trap option out of various blockstrings. Leads into some of Faust's most damaging routes on counter hit starters like c.S or 5H, especially when combined with meter to RRC after a Sweetspot hit.

Afro

When an Afro is on the ground behind an opponent, using a Sourspot hit can cause them to tumble backwards into it. Situational, as the frame disadvantage and spacing from a Sourspot hit doesn't allow Faust to capitalize on the opponent's fresh cut.

Bomb

In situations where a Bomb is active between Faust and the opponent, the Bomb can often be comboed into. If it's close enough to Faust to be hit by the golf swing, it can be launched with the opponent and explode in the air, dealing high damage and potentially leading into a conversion as the opponent falls to the ground. If the bomb is too far away to be launched, doing an Early Hit can hit the opponent into the ensuing explosion on the ground. After the explosion, 5K is the premiere tool to convert with, but if you're confident on the spacing, other buttons like c.S can also net a high reward.

Weight

Before a Weight lands, a gambling Faust can attempt a Thrust to catch the opponent: if it hits, Faust can use the invulnerability frames during Pull Back to avoid being hit by the Weight and follow up for a full combo. This is highly risky, though, as if it is blocked or jumped Faust will not have time to avoid a hard knockdown.

Version

Thrust

90%

4

Very Small

-9

2500

1000

300

80%

25%

150

Pull Back

90%

1000

300

150

Hole in One!

90%

1000

300

60%

150

Hole in One!:

When timed late, you always deal the higher damage hit, even on OTG.

What Could This Be?

236P

何が出るかな？

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		Total 40

Faust reaches into his scrubs and grabs an item at random to throw. Generally, items are thrown in an upward arc toward the opponent with some exceptions. Items have the potential to cause huge shifts in momentum for and against Faust. It can be risky to throw items in neutral, depending on the range and the matchup.

With the exception of Meteor, items are thrown a set distance. This distance can be broken down into close/medium/far ranges.

Far: Trumpet, Afro, Mini Faust
Medium: Bomb, Donut, 100T Weight
Close: Banana (and Peel), Hammer

Items will also bounce slightly off the wall if you're throwing items at a cornered opponent for pressure.

100

Mix Mix Mix

236S (Air OK)

Learn how to link this into c.S it will help out a lot

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
13×4	All	17			-7

Knockdown/ground bounce on hit

Faust rises forward into the air while stirring his scalpel, dealing four rapid hits around him. Holding any direction during the move will influence its trajectory toward that direction. Faust then enters a helpless freefall state until he lands. The air version functions identically.

If the opponent airblocks this, Faust is plus and gets the chance to continue pressure with his faster normals. The exact frame advantage varies by height, but he's usually +5 or so.

Can be used as a frame trap tool, but the long startup means it can't frame trap fast jabs. Also useful as an opportunistic escape from gaps in corner pressure out of a super jump; however, this can leave Faust vulnerable to being chased down and punished on landing, so consider using Love beforehand to force the opponent to waste time blocking it (or use RC at the end to make it safe). This strategy is most effective against slow characters who have trouble chasing fullscreen.

When the gravity scaling (combo decay) of a combo is still low, Faust can link a button after Mix Mix Mix. Check out the combo theory page for more specific information and helpful execution tips.

90%

3

Very Small

HKD

500×4

2000

175×4

80%

25%

150

Snip Snip Snip

236H

Hit
Afro

The heart of Faust's strike/'fro

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
70	Ground Throw	6	1	43		1-7F Throw

Total: 49

Knockdown on Hit
Marginally longer range than Ground Throw

Faust's command grab, where he quickly slashes his opponent with his scissor hands, gifting them an Afro. The opponent is launched slightly away into a hard knockdown, granting Faust time to continue his offense.

During the animation, other items will continue to fall to the ground and can be picked up by players, activating their effects. Most damaging items won't do anything, previously applied 'fros will be refreshed, and healing items will still give health back. This is especially relevant if a Bomb is in play, since it can actually damage opponents (but not Faust) if its explosion is synced with the last hit of Snip Snip Snip. Keep in mind, however, that this will immediately blow the applied afro up.

The knockdown from this move has a faster recovery than from Ground Throw. He also has time to safe jump against all reversals.

50%

2500

1000

100

Opponent cannot use Blue Psyche Burst on hit or the resulting knockdown.
Builds 1000 Tension once all damage is dealt.
On hit, applies an increased 25 Combo Decay.
Properties change if Roman Canceled before all damage is dealt:
- R.I.S.C. Loss: 1000
- Reduces positive R.I.S.C. by 25% before applying R.I.S.C. Loss, similar to regular strikes.* Proration: Forced 75%
- Combo Decay on hit: 15.

Love

j.236P

First active frame and trajectory to final before explosion.
Afro Love bounce trajectory
Explosion!

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.	Invuln
j.236P	18, 40	All	27		Total 48
j.236P (With Afro)	18, 60	All (Guard Crush)	27		Total 48

Damage values: initial hit, explosion
Love! projectile can damage Faust
Afro Love! projectile hits the opponent only
Explosion triggers Mini Faust and ignites Afros
Counter Hit state for the full animation

Faust halts all air momentum and beheads himself. The head becomes a bomb and travels in a downward diagonal arc. On contact with an opponent, the bomb will explode immediately after the initial hit; if it touches the ground, it explodes on its own after a short delay. The explosion can hit Faust if he is too close.

If Faust is wearing an Afro, he can unleash Afro Love!, a more powerful version of Love! with higher damage, a larger explosion, and unique physics. This version bounces on the ground twice before exploding. On block it causes Guard Crush, potentially giving Faust an opportunity for a mixup.

Version

j.236P

80%

1, 2

Very Small

KD

500×2

1000×2

150×2

80%

12%

100

j.236P (With Afro)

80%

1, 2

Very Small

KD

500×2

1000×2

150×2

80%

12%

100

j.236P:

Clash Level: 1 (Both Bag and Explosion)
Clash Hits: 2 (Bag and Explosion)

j.236P (With Afro):

Clash Level: 1 (Both Bag and Explosion)
Clash Hits: 2 (Bag and Explosion)

Scarecrow

214P/K/S (Hold OK)

P and K
S

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent.
214P	28×2 [28×3]	All	54 [84]	11,12 [11,8,3]	10 [7]	-8 [+7]
214K	28×2 [28×3]	All	54 [84]	11,12 [11,8,3]	10 [7]	-8 [+7]
214S	50 [70]	High	50 [69]	17	36	-32 [-27]

Values in brackets ([]) represent full charge

A high risk, high potency surprise attack and movement option. All versions summon two scarecrows: one in front and one behind the opponent.

214P: Faust occupies the front scarecrow before attacking. Faust has a hurtbox before attacking. Inputting 4 or 6 during the attack will cause Faust to move while he spins. If the opponent is cornered, Faust's scarecrow appears in front of them and does not take the corner.

214K: Faust occupies the back scarecrow before attacking. This move causes Faust to switch sides as the scarecrow appears. Faust has a hurtbox before attacking. Inputting 4 or 6 during the attack will cause Faust to move while he spins. If the opponent is cornered, Faust's scarecrow pushes them out of the corner and appears behind them.

214S: Faust occupies no scarecrows. The camera will center around the two scarecrows, then instantly pan up as Faust falls with a stabbing overhead. Once he lands, he contorts his body to roll away from the opponent in a recovery animation.

Note that for both 214P and 214K, the opponent will always turn to face the correct scarecrow as soon as you move, so be sure to have meter or items ready to cover your back.

All versions can be charged. The charged versions are safer/more advantageous on block and hit. 214[S] (Overhead) is still unsafe, while 214[P] and 214[K] versions are plus on block. On hit, 214[P] and 214[K] can also cause a wallbounce close to the corner.

All versions move Faust's base position almost immediately after startup, allowing for quick relocation, grabs, and mixups via PRC. Without meter, 214S can be used to avoid getting hit by certain long range attacks or overdrives, as Faust will be off the screen for a while before re-entering, and against advancing attacks/overdrives will often land behind the opponent.

Version

214P

90%

2 [2×2, 4]

Very Small

HKD

700×2 [500×3]

1000

150×2 [100×3]

80%

25%

150

214K

90%

2 [2×2, 4]

Very Small

HKD

700×2 [500×3]

1000

150×2 [100×3]

60%

25%

150

214S

80%

2 [4]

Mid

HKD

1125 [1875]

1000

300

100%

25%

150

214S:

Horizontal Activation Range: 150 (S Version only, either direction)

Crawl

[1] or [3]

Instantly shrinks Faust's hurtbox. This allows you to low profileWhen a character's hurtbox is entirely beneath an opponent's attack. This can be caused by crouching, certain moves, and being short. under certain attacks. Both crawl directions have the same hurtbox; however, due to the proximity block mechanic, back crawl will not low profile an attack or projectile if it connects as part of a blockstring.

Comprehensive list of attacks (make sure to support the poster!): link
Visual crawling guides: link
Key moves to crawl under: link

Bomb

Intial Explosion Size
Maximum expanded explosion size

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
70	All

Explosion triggers Mini Faust
Ignites the Afro
Can be batted by 5D, allowing you to send it towards your opponent without waiting for it to land first
Striking the bomb extends the active frames and hitstop of the attack used

Classic Faust item with a new twist. The bomb will explode after a set period of time. Both players can use attacks to knock the bomb up and away while the fuse is lit. Striking the bomb allows you to gatling from or special cancel your attack if it can normally do so.

You can hit it at varying angles depending on which move you use, for example; 2S will send it extremely high up and often times will catch jump ins from the other side of the screen. Keep in mind though that your opponent can also hit the bomb back, so time your attacks right using moves with minimal recovery frames, like 2P or 5P to catch them off guard. Try to place the bomb well-above the opponent's head or behind them so it can't be contested before it explodes.

Additionally, the explosion pollutes the screen with visual noise. This can be used as cover for approaching the opponent, or to cover his other items/summons.

80%

4

Very Small

KD

500

1000

300

80%

Clash Level: 2 (Explosion)
Clash Hits: 1 (Explosion)

Banana

Banana
Peel

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
Heal 20

Can be batted by 5D, in an attempt to force feed your opponent. Also works if Faust only throws the peel.

Faust throws a banana. Like the Donut, eating it grants a small amount of health. After being consumed by either player, the peel is flung backwards roughly one character length, where it has a persistent hitbox and can make characters slip when touched, briefly making them airborne for a possible air follow up and ruining some ground-based set-ups.

It is also possible for Faust to randomly toss a lone peel, which makes oki and pressure with it more straightforward.

If either a peel or a full banana are out, the chances of Faust tossing a novel banana or peel are decreased.

80%

Banana peel Horizontal Activation Range: 120
Banana peel Vertical Activation Range: 50

Donut

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
Heal 20

Can be batted by 5D, in an attempt to force feed your opponent.

Faust throws a donut. It remains on the ground until consumed by either player. Grants health on pickup. After a duration, it will rapidly blink before disappearing.

If a donut is out, the chances of Faust throwing another donut are decreased.

Afro

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

Can be batted by 5D, potentially surprising your opponent with a flying afro.

Falls slowly. Grants whoever touches it a glorious Afro.

Afro extends the wearer's hurtbox upwards at all times except when landing during blockstun. A character wearing an Afro loses upper body invincibility on their 6P due to the Afro's hurtbox. Characters with Afros on become susceptible to instant overhead setups. Faust, luckily, is quite low during his crouch animation, so he's less affected.

Moves with fire properties, such as j.D, Love!, Bomb, and Meteors, as well as certain moves from other characters, can ignite the Afro, causing it to explode after a short while if triggered. On hit, the explosion happens immediately, whereas on block, it stays ignited for a few seconds before exploding. This delayed explosion guard-crushes the opponent. In both cases, the explosion launches the Afro'd player upwards for a combo on hit. The explosion only affects the Afro'd character.

The Afro explosion causes Guard Crush, denying the victim throw protection on block.

The ignition state of a blocked afro does not disappear even when Faust blocks or is hit. This can interrupt the opponent's pressure or combo to allow Faust to steal a turn or return to neutral.

To manually detonate an ignited afro, you will have to hit a fire-based attack raw. For example, hitting a j.D by itself will detonate a lit afro, but a string such as j.K > j.D will not.

If an Afro'd character blocks or takes total of 10 hits, the Afro will disappear.

If Faust uses Love! with an Afro on, the move gains additional properties,

100%

2

Hammer

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
50	All	1

Can be batted by 5D, allowing Faust to use a thrown Hammer more aggressively.
Can hit immediately at point-blank range on Axl, Anji, Faust, Potemkin, Nagoriyuki, and Goldlewis. It can hit any other character not mentioned above so long as they are afro'd. +19 on block / +21 on hit.

Throws a hammer at the opponent. The hammer itself is a high level attack. The hammer will bounce on whiff, however, giving you a lot of potential for covering your mixup/throw attempts.

The hammer is an active hitbox the second it leaves Faust's hand, meaning it can catch opponents trying to counter item toss with a preemptive jump in. It's presence in general forces your opponent to stay back and let you get more items in.

80%

4

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500

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Point blank: +19 on block / +21 on hit.

Mini Faust

Can I buy one of these?
It's alive?
And it hungers for blood!

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
15×2 (stomps) 15×N (lunge)

Mini Faust, after landing simply walks around back and forth harmlessly until he is triggered into action.

After being thrown, Mini-Faust can be batted by 5D, though difficult to time.

TRIGGERS FOR THE FELLAH:

Bumping into your opponent.
Being struck by an opponent's attack.
Being hit by the explosion from a Bomb.
Being hit by the explosion from Love.

1ST PHASE AFTER ACTIVATION: He stomps the ground, dealing two hits in quick succession. This is followed by a pause where there is a sizeable gap.

2ND PHASE AFTER ACTIVATION: Mini-Faust flings himself at the opponent, dealing a number of attacks all at once.

USES FOR THE FELLAH:

Coverage for more item tosses
Coverage for throw attempts
Scarecrow Crossups

It is possible to combo into the first sequence of attacks, follow up, and still combo into the second sequence.

80%

2

Very Small

100×N

1000

60×N

80%

Mini Faust stomps Horizontal Activation Range: 250
Mini Faust stomps Vertical Activation Range: 300

100T Weight

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
25	All	1	63
0	All	64	2

Guard Crush on Block (Screen Shake)
Hard Knockdown on hit.
Can be batted by 5D to knock it towards your opponent with very slightly altered air time. It's difficult to time and you'll be unable to avoid it yourself, however.

A heavy weight that shakes the entire screen when it lands, affecting both players. On air hit, it deals damage with minimal knockback. Then, the screen shake hits any player on the ground for a debilitating Guard Crush or Hard Knockdown if they are caught.

Both players can react to 100t weight with jump, miscellaneous airborne options, or backdash to avoid the screen shake.

Faust has many options to both contest the air if the opponent jumps, or continue pressure if they commit to blocking. Combine these together with the threat of the screen shake for potent okizeme and approaches from fullscreen.

If an opponent is forced to block this, the Guard Crush state allows for some powerful crossups with Mix Mix Mix (as Guard Crush temporarily removes crossup protection). The Guard Crush state can also allow Faust to go for command throws that will beat an opponent attempting to mash.

The time it takes for the weight to hit the ground after thrown is enough to let Faust get another item tossed and then backdash to not be knocked down. This can be good at long range as your opponent is forced to jump or block while you get to throw more items out.

80%

0

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HKD

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Unable to hit airborne opponents.

Trumpet

Throw your opponent your neutral tool
Then get sad as your kin tramples you over

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
7×N	All

Counts as an attack for whichever character acquires it.
Strikes repeatedly and at random intervals for as long as the target is in range.
Can be batted by 5D if you think it's too difficult for your opponent to obtain normally.

Throws a trumpet. Whoever picks it up summons a Mini Faust Army that move laterally across the ground in a single wave, starting from the corner behind them toward the other player. A cloud of music notes will appear around said player, which dissipate as the Mini Faust Army appears.

If you pick it up, the opponent will either be forced to block allowing for a mixup, or try to jump into the air where Faust can easily swat them down. It can save/ruin combos, scrambles and whole rounds, so make sure to jockey for it. Faust can use his unique movement options such as Mix Mix Mix, Scarecrow and Bonecrushing Excitement to secure a trumpet, but be wary of an opponent who can exploit these options.

80%

1

Very Small

100×N

1000×2

60×N

80%

Meteors

Neutral skipper

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
36(1x)	Guard Crush

Guard Crush on Block
Ignites the Afro
Can be batted by 5D, if you want to really hit them with a meteor.
Meteors fall in a random order
May hit from 1 to 5 times, randomly

Faust throws a molten rock up high off screen. After a comically long wait, it and several more meteors come hurtling back down at a slight angle toward the opponent. The blast zone tracks with the opponent from where Faust first spawns the meteor.

Every meteor of this move causes Guard Crush state, leaving players incredibly vulnerable to crossups if they block it (As every new hit needs to be blocked correctly), and quite vulnerable to throw mixups on recovery. Will give you an excellent chance to confirm into damage, or to pull more items (Even Item Super).

80%

4

Very Small

100

1000xN

50xN

100%

Clash Level: 3
Clash Hits: 1 (Per Meteor)

Overdrives

Bone-crushing Excitement

632146H

Especially worth Roman Cancelling before activation.
The damage this does by hitting your shins is the most realistic thing about this game

Range of first active frame (21F)
Range of final active frame (24F)

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
50, 105	All	16+5	3	48	-32	1~23 Full

Hitting an opponent in the corner causes a Wall Break and leaves Faust +36 afterwards.

Faust's only invincible reversalTo perform an attack as soon as possible after getting knocked down or leaving hitstun/blockstun.. If used to break the wall, Faust can get a safejump after the hard knockdown, although this is harder to execute against faster reversals. If the move doesn't break the wall, Faust still has time for a meatyHitting an opponent to cover the moment as they lose invincibility. The most common one is performing an attack early on okizeme to gain frame advantage and bait reversals. c.S, but not enough time for a safejump. OTGThe act of hitting the opponent when they are knocked down. Short for "off the ground" or "on the ground." 2D is also an option if it's needed to finish off an opponent. If the initial dive hits OTG the full animation will not initiate, dealing only the initial portion of the damage and leaving Faust very punishable.

This Overdrive has much longer startup than most other reversals, so it's liable to be blocked against fast-recovering meaty options. However, by using Purple Roman Cancel to cancel the super during the startup, Faust retains invulnerability frames to avoid attacks and punish with any option of his choosing (and this only costs 50% Tension since the move doesn't actually activate). This is a fantastic reversal option, as Faust can grab to punish an opponent's meaty while not committing to an attack in case they chose to jump or block to bait it.

Because RC startup is not invulnerable, Faust can get hit out of the PRC by cancelling the super too early or if the opponent chooses a delayed or highly active meaty option. Because neither the move nor the RC had time to complete, no meter will be spent in that situation.

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W-W-What Could This Be?

236236P

P-P-Party Time
A bundle of toys to play with!

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
		1+7	N/A	Total 43	N/A

Faust reaches inside his scrubs to toss 4 items in rapid succession. Because there's no item lockout, the resulting situation if Item TossGuard:
Startup:
26Recovery:
Total 40Advantage:
keeps being used afterwards can get very silly. It can be used to dominate neutral, provided Faust's far away enough from the opponent or has gotten a knockdown. Potentially strong option after a successful gold burst. As usual, mileage may vary depending on the matchup and what items come out.

If a TrumpetGuard:
AllStartup:
Recovery:
Advantage:
is on the stage and Faust has control of it, using this before picking it up guarantees he won't toss another one, which can result in a very favorable situation.

N/A

Unlike What Could This Be?, the thrown items are each thrown a slightly diferent distance, spreading them out.

W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W-What Could This Be?

236236236P with 100% Tension

P-P-P-P-P-P-P-P-P-Party Time
Everything and several kitchen sinks

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
		1+7	N/A		N/A

Spends 100% Tension to throw 10 items in rapid succession.

Secret super. Big meme. This could become an option if "playing lame" for the whole match or after gaining Positive Bonus with a meterless wall break. However, Faust will usually find safer and better use of meter by exploring other options such as Roman Cancels. It's hypothetically possible to get decent results from doing this off of a Gold Burst. Even in that situation, it is usually wiser to use W-W-What Could This Be? instead.

N/A

Unlike What Could This Be?, the thrown items are each thrown a slightly diferent distance, spreading them out.
- The overall amount of spread is even larger than W-W-What Could This Be?, to fit the additional items.

Colors


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Color 7	Color 8	Color 9	Color 10	Color 11	Color 12¹Ultimate Edition exclusive
¹Ultimate Edition exclusive