BBCF/Hakumen

From Dustloop Wiki


Overview

Template:CharaOverview


Unique System: Magatama
Hakumen has a unique meter system. His heat meter is broken up into 8 "magatama" stocks. Hakumen builds up magatama passively. He can also gain them by cutting projectiles or succesfully catching someone with his Drive. Each of Hakumen's special moves and distortion drives require at least one magatama to activate. A magatama stock is equivalent to 12.5 HT. Magatamas are also used for universal mechanics for their equivalent cost e.g 4 Magatama for rapid cancels, and 2 Magatama for Crush Trigger. Hakumen begins each round with one Magatama available.
Any of Hakumen's attacks that use the blade of his sword can cut the opponent's projectiles. On successful cuts, Hakumen generates a magatama and creates an orb called a Fuumajin. This orb lasts a few seconds. While it is active, it can absorb projectiles and hit the opponent on contact. Fuumajin is a good way for Hakumen to deal with zoners, slowly close the distance and generate meter.

Normal Moves

5A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Must be barriered when in the air

Standard standing jab and one of the rare 5f normals. It is, however, terrible in pressure as it whiffs on everyone crouching except Haku and Tager. 2A > 5A also works in pressure on Relius and Kagura. Thanks to its low start-up and recovery, it acts as a reliable anti-air at close range.


Gatling Options (Can cancel into other normals after 10 frames): 6A, 5B, 6B, 3C, Throw, Jump, Drives, Specials

5B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Does not hit everyone crouching from far away
  • Must be barriered when in the air
  • Hakumen's hurtbox moves far back during start up
  • Now combos into 2B in CF

Fairly situational 5B. While it's 0 on block and jump cancellable, it suffers from a poor horizontal hitbox which hinders its usefulness in pressure. At close range, it can gatling into 2B for a 2-frame gap frame trap or 6B for a 50/50.

In neutral, it isn't that good either due to its poor hitbox and fairly high recovery. Thanks to its awkward hurtbox, it has some niche punishing purposes like making the first hit of Kokonoe's 214214x whiff and preventing her from using RC.


Gatling Options (Can cancel into other normals after 21 frames): 5A, 2A,6A, 2B, 6B, Jump, Drives, Specials

5C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 13F-15F can cut projectiles
  • Must be barriered when in the air
  • Hard Knockdown on Airborne opponents
  • Forces crouching on hit

Haku's standard punish move. It forces crouching on hit, which can lead to high damage combos with only one magatama with 214A > 2C. Can be cancelled into overdrive. On a 5C CH > OD if the opponent bursts immediately, there is enough time to block the burst and punish with another 5C.

In neutral, it can act as a pseudo high-risk high-reward anti-air if spaced correctly.


Gatling Options Specials

2A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

One of the furthest-reaching 2A of the cast and amazing in neutral. In pressure, it can be linked into itself (gapless), 2B (can be DP'ed on IB), 6A (frame trap) or any special. Additionally, while 2A > 6B isn't a gatling it but can be used as a mix-up option. Beware, that 2A > 6B/2B may whiff if done from too far.


Gatling Options (Can cancel into other normals after 11 frames): 5A, 2A,6A, 5B, 2B, 3C, Throws, Drives, Specials

2B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Air tight blockstring when late chaining into 5A
  • Good active frames make it good for checking approaches, catching rolls, and as a meaty.

With its great range and quick start-up, this is one of Hakumen's best moves for footsies. Being a 8-frame low, it enables 50/50 mix-up when combined with 6B. In pressure, it can be followed up with 623A > Throw or 214A (can be DP'ed on IB).


Gatling Options (Can cancel into other normals after 18 frames): 5A, 2A, Drives, Specials

2C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Head invulnerability from frames 9-15
  • 10-18F can cut projectiles
  • Must be barriered when in the air

Despite its high vertical reach, 2C is a below average anti-air as it is slow and very punishable on whiff. If blocked, it can be cancelled into 214A or 623A to make it safe. Should only be used if it is certain it will hit or be blocked.

Comboing after it can be fairly tricky as well. 2C > 9hjc J.2A works most of the time on normal and counter hit and at most height and distance. On CH, it can combo into Falling J.2C > 6A > 6B for high damage combos.


Gatling Options: Jump (on hit), Specials

6A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Must be barriered when in the air
  • No head invulnerability

Situational pressure tool. In pressure, it's -1 at close range, +0 if done from a distance. While it pushes Hakumen forward, it isn't that strong in pressure as the options afterwards are limited, especially if it is barriered. 6A > 6B is gapless but heavily telegraphed, as 6A doesn't have any gatling into a low. On CH, it can combo into Forward Hop > 5C > 214A or 214214B, the latter being extremely rare.


Gatling Options: 6B, Drives, Super

6B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 4-22F low invulnerable
  • Must be barriered when in the air
  • As of 2.0, cancels into Shippu

One of the fastest overheads in the game, but doesn't combo into anything on a normal hit. Be wary though not to abuse this move as it has a lot of recovery and is -4 on block. Can only be comboed off of on CH, rapid cancel, after a high 6A hit or into Shippu > Kishuu near the corner.

6B is also Hakumen's most versatile okizeme ender, which can lead to meaties or safejumps midscreen and in the corner.


Gatling Options: Drives, Super

6C

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln
No Charge
Partial Charge
Full Charge

The No Charge version has these unique properties:

  • Staggers on ground counter hit.
  • Slides on air counter hit.


The Partial Charged version has these unique properties:

  • Slides on normal and counter hit.


The Fully Charged version has these unique properties:

  • 58-62F can cut projectiles
  • Forces fatal counter even on normal hit
  • Best opener P1/P2 and up front values by far.


Each version has the following properties:

  • Can cut projectiles starting from 2F before the active frames.
  • Fatal counter
  • Must be barriered when in the air


While on paper 6C is Hakumen's best move to punish with, it requires a Fatal counter to be useful and can't be cancelled into overdrive. As such, 5C is often better to use. Regardless, it can be used to punish some DPs such as Ragna and Jin's 623C.

In neutral, 6C has a pretty large horizontal hitbox, but its long recovery and slow startup makes it a poor spacing tool.

6C (level 2) is essentially a combo filler in the corner since it causes slide on grounded opponents, examples include Forward Throw > 623A > 6C (level 2) or 41236C(1) > 623A > 6C (level 2).

6C (level 3) is an extremely situational punishing move. It can be used to punish Arakune's 236236C, Platinum's parry, Terumi's parry super, Azrael's astral and Mai's 236D (by using overdrive to make the second hit of her super whiff).


Gatling Options: Super

3C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 7-14F can cut projectiles

A very fast and far reaching poke. Since it only has 8-frame of start-up, it can be used to punish EA at close range. It requires a CH or RC to combo. Up close, It can combo into 6A > 6B and 2B > 214A from further away. Since it's -12 it's extremely easy to punish as such:

Do not autopilot your combos that end with 3C in pressure.


Gatling Options: 214214B


4C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Fast and long-ranged neutral tool.
  • Must be barriered when in the air

4C is one of Hakumen's prime neutral tool thanks to his great range and start-up. Be careful, as many characters can simply dash under or uses moves that low profile to avoid it (Such as Izanami's 2B). It only combos into 632146C on normal hit. On CH, it can be linked into itself, 214A or 623AA, but none of these work at max range.


Gatling Options: Super

j.A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Late chains into j.B

A pretty decent tool for air to air situations, and for setting up a Throw Reject Miss on an unsuspecting opponent (IAD J.A x(1~2) > Air throw). In neutral, IAD J.A > J.C is very strong as the J.A deals with the other air-to-air and let the J.C hit very close to the ground. It's fairly difficult to combo after J.A. On normal hit, it only combos into J.A, J.B, J.214A at certain heights; On CH, combos into J.C and Falling J.B > 5C.


Gatling Options (Can cancel into other normals after 13 frames): J.A, J.B, Throw, Special

j.2A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Projectile guard point 5F-24F

One of Hakumen's fastest moves for cutting the opponent's projectiles, and decent air-to-air tool. It only gatlings into J.C and specials. Primarily used against zoners to approach. The strategy is to 9jc > Barrier > Delay J.2A. It cuts projectiles in neutral and keeps a jump/airdash option available afterward to adapt to the situation.


Gatling Options (Can cancel into other normals after 27 frames): J.C, Jump, Special

j.B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Late chains into j.A and j.2A
  • Solid crossup hitbox

An amazing normal with a better hitbox than it looks. It's a very good move for jump ins and for crossing the opponent up. On okizeme, after an air hit 6B, Hakumen can 9jc > J.A (whiff) > J.B or 669 > J.A (whiff) > J.B (to cross-up) for a left right/mix-up which also acts as a safejump. The 669 option is also useful to get out of the corner.


Gatling Options (Can cancel into other normals after 28 frames): J.A, J.2A,Jump, Special

j.C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Wall sticks on corner hits
  • Projectile guard point 10F-19F

The go-to tool for Hakumen's air-to-air game. Its hitbox extends all the way from the tip of Hakumen's blade to his shoulder, which makes it great for spacing in the air. It blows the opponent back on hit, and wall sticks in the corner. On a air hit CH and near the corner, it is possible to combo with J.C CH > IAD J.C > J.214B or J.C CH > IAD > 5C if close enough to the ground.

On tall characters falling j.C is also a strong zoning tool. Bear in mind its slow startup means that it must be used preemptively for close to the ground air-to-air confrontations.



Gatling Options: Jump (on hit), Special

j.2C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Projectile guard point 14F-19F


Decent air to ground tool, it has a bigger hitbox than J.B but is slower and it's harder to combo after it. A very common mistake is to overuse IAD J.2C in neutral. J.2C is very slow and as such fairly easy to anti-air. 7/9jc > Barrier > Close to the ground J.2C can be very strong as it exploit J.2C great hitbox while making hard to punish. In the corner 6B > J.A(whiff) > Falling J.2C acts as a safejump. J.2C is also used after J.214A air combo enders to prevent delay techs, rolls or to even meaty with certain setups.


Gatling Options: Special


Drive Moves

5D

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln
Catch
Catch (Held)
Catch (Max Hold)
Attack

  • Can be held
  • Only counters mids, and overheads.
  • Gain 1 magatama when activated
  • 0% heat gain multiplier
  • Swaps sides
  • Hard knockdown

The attack follow up is no longer triggered when catching a projectile (but Hakumen becomes invincible during the entire recovery) and a magatama is only given when the attack is successful. Instead, when catching a projectile, the recovery can be canceled into any special or Distortion Drives (except Astral). If cancelled into Yukikaze, it will automatically activate, dealing 2800 damage if it hits, but won't freeze the opponent.

5D can act as a pseudo anti-air. It combos into 236B, 623A and can be OD cancelled. It catches moves that are high or mid, but it loses to lows.


Gatling Options: Special

2D

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln
Catch
Attack

  • Only counters mids, and lows.
  • Gain 1 magatama when activated
  • 0% heat gain multiplier

A mid and low counter that is active frame 1, so can be used as a wake-up reversal, although the follow-up attack may miss entirely depending on the hitboxes. On hit it puts the opponent behind Hakumen, useful for corner switching with an opponent. Loses to overheads. Just like 5D, it combos into 236B, 623AA and can be OD cancelled.


Gatling Options: Special

6D

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln
Catch
Attack

  • Only counters mids and overheads.
  • Gain 1 magatama when activated
  • 0% heat gain multiplier

Where 5D is a safer prediction move with a potentially bigger reward, this is more akin to a reversal, going active in 1 frame but having bad recovery. Like 5D, it catches highs and mids, but loses to lows. Sometimes used after 6A or 6B to catch attempts at poking out. Primarily used on reaction after an OD flash or against slow overheads. It can also be used to counter some IOH like Rachel's 5B > 9jc J.2D J.A.

Unfortunately, it's very difficult to combo after it and the combos usually aren't worth doing.


Gatling Options: Special

j.D

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln
Catch
Attack

  • Counters highs, mids and lows.
  • Stalls air momentum.
  • Gain 1 magatama when activated
  • 0% heat gain multiplier

The anti-air-to-air and anti-anti-air drive. Can be used when falling down or after an IAD to counter moves which are otherwise tough to deal with. It is also a mindgame tool after a blocked J.214A to deter the opponent from using an anti-air. Be careful though, as it can be dealt with air grabs. After J.D, Hakumen is in recovery until landing. As such, using it while high in the air is a risky gamble. On hit, it combos into J.2A or J.214C.

As of CF2, an air option (double jump, air dash) is regained upon a successful catch, meaning it is always possible to go for J.D > J.2A > 9jc > J.B2A > J.214A even after a double jump.


Gatling Options: Special


Universal Mechanics

Forward Throw

B+C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 100% minimum damage (1500)
  • Staggers on hit

Primarily used after a 2A at close range or 623A in pressure. Midscreen, it combos into 2C or Forward Hop > J.214B. In the corner, it combos into 623A > 6C(level 2). The first hit after throw is unburstable. In the corner, Throw > ODc > 6C(level 2) leads to efficient combos making it a very useful round ender.

Back Throw

4B+C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 100% minimum damage (1400)

Hits twice, only the second move can be special cancelled. Unlike forward throw, back throw requires a magatama midscreen to continue the combo with 623A, 623AA or Delay 214A. The first hit can be rapid cancelled into 5C OD avoiding the move's proration and thus leading to very high damage under the right circumstances. This is, however, very situational and a fairly difficult link.


Air Throw

j.B+C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 100% minimum damage (1500)

The second hit can combo into J.B, J.2A, J.2C (If high enough) or 2A > 6A (If too close to the ground). In the corner, combos into J.C > 6C. This is also sometime used as an air combo ender, as not a lot of characters can deal with J.C after teching it.

Counter Assault

6A+B (when blocking)

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 180F meter cooldown
  • 1-20F invincibility
  • Requires 4 magatama

A fairly good counter assault with a nice hitbox, as it can't be low profiled and has decent reach. It is, however, not used very often as spending 4 magatama is most of the time not affordable or not worth it.

Crush Trigger

A+B

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln
Uncharged
Charged

  • Can be held
  • Requires 2 magatama
  • 100% P2 when charged
  • 180F meter cooldown

Causes guard crush on normal blocking. It staggers if hits a grounded enemy and launches otherwise. When charged, this move has a 100% P2, which means it doesn't affect the damage reduction in a combo. As such, this is a great overdrive combo filler. Primarily used after 41236C(1) or Air hit 5C in OD combos.


Specials

Fuumajin

Cut Projectile

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Resets to 91 more active frames if hitbox is hit by a projectile
  • Grants 1 Magatama


Appears when Hakumen's sword connects with a projectile or a move with projectile property. Disappears after 91 frames or if it connects with the opponent. If a projectile comes in contact with it, the 91 frame count down is reset. Notably, this doesn't disappear when Hakumen gets hit, it is sometime possible combo after a trade with it. If both Hakumen's sword and his body connect with the projectile on the same frame, Hakumen is hit instead of the projectile being destroyed.

Guren

214A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 30F meter cooldown
  • Must be barriered when in the air
  • Requires 1 magatama

Pressure and combo tool. Combos into 2A, 41236C or even 2C if the opponent is crouched. Being +1 on block, it can be followed-up by 2A to reset the pressure. However, it is fairly easy to IB as Hakumen's pressure is limited. If the opponent respects it too much, 214A > 6B can be used as a mix-up. If they instant block and mash after 214A, it is possible to 2D them to deter mashing. Do not overuse it in pressure as it drains meter pretty quickly.


Gatling Options: Special

Kishuu

623A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Low profile frame 1
  • 30F meter cooldown
  • Requires 1 magatama

Has 10 frames of Head and Body invulnerability, but does not go through projectiles. In combos, this is used after air hit 5C to combo into 6A. In pressure, this is used to approach and set up throws. It can also be used after the super flash of some reversal supers to crawl under them and punish with 5C CH / 6C FC without letting the opponent RC (Valk's 236236D / Izayoi's 236236C)


Gatling Options (Can cancel into other normals after 10 frames): 623AA, 236B, 41236C

Enma

A (after 623A)

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 30F meter cooldown
  • Head and Body invuln 1-8

An amazing neutral tool with a surprisingly high and far reach, deals with a plethora of pesky moves and punishes them. Midscreen, it combos into 5B (close range), 214A (far range), 5C (air hit and counter hit) or even 6A > 6B (distance, height and character specific). As it's -4, it's punishable on IB by most 5A/2A. On block, it can be canceled into 214A for a gapless blockstring even on IB.


Gatling Options: Special

Renka

236B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 60F meter cooldown
  • Requires 2 magatama

Great combo tool at close range. Midscreen, it combos into 6A > 6B and IAD J.2C. In the corner, the main combo is IAD J.2A > J.C. Sadly, the second hit has a poor horizontal reach limiting its usefulness in pressure and it may whiff in combos if the opponent is too far. Furthermore, it is possible to OD raid after the first hit to make the second one whiff and punish it. 236B(1) > 623A is 0 on block, this is, however, very costly. It has the fastest startup of any of Hakumen's grounded specials, so using it to cover unsafe specials gives tighter frametraps than Guren.


Gatling Options: Special, Jump (second hit only)

Zantetsu

41236C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 90F meter cooldown
  • Requires 3 magatama

Standing overhead that can lead to absurd damage. Prime combo filler in OD combos that can be done after 5C or 214A. 41236C(1) > 623A is +2 on block, but similarly to 236B this is very costly. The second hit has an awful proration and is avoided in long or OD combos with 623A or CT. As far as the basic 41236C combo is concerned, 41236C(2) > 6A > 6B > Air combo yields similar damage as 41236C(1) > 623A > 6A > 6B > Air combo, so the former is preferred.



Gatling Options: Special

Hotaru

j.214B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 60F meter cooldown
  • Air Unblockable
  • Resets air option
  • Requires 2 magatama
  • Can only be used once in the air

Primarily a combo extender, as it is possible to airdash afterward into J.2C > 6A > 6B which lead tp high damage combos. In the corner, it is used to end with J.C > 6C/5C > 6A > 6B, which give a much better knockdowns than J.214A. Even though it's invulnerable, it is not that great of a wake-up option as it is not invincible frame 1 due to the jump and easily whiff if the opponent crouches or use 2A. It's a also a short/fast starter, so combos are limited afterward.


Gatling Options: Special, Jump, Airdash

Tsubaki

j.214C

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 90F Heat Gauge Cooldown
  • Requires 3 magatama
  • Can only be used one time in the air
  • Projectile guard point only on blade
  • Projectile guard point 15F-17F

Situational special. Sometime used in OD combos, however, it is harder to use than 41236C. In pressure, it guard crushes if it isn't barriered. In that case, it can combo into Forward Hop > 5C midscreen or 6C (level 2) in the corner.

It can be used on wake-up to heavily punish throw attempts if the opponent is trying to play around 236236D. It combos into 6A > 6B > ... or 5C > ODc > 214A/236B > ...

Fastest startup after TK is 19 frames and 21 after a Hop.


Gatling Options: Special

Agito

j.214A

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 30F meter cooldown
  • Requires 1 magatama
  • Can only be used once in the air

Low-cost knockdown tool. Counts as a projectile, which allows it to beat most anti-airs. On counter hit, it ground bounces and combos into J.2C or J.B depending on the height. IAD J.214A is a fairly ambiguous cross-up but doesn't combo into anything. As far as okizeme is concerned, J.214A is a fairly good ender.

  • ... > J.B2A > 9jc > J.B > J.2A > Falling J.2C > 2A: Standard ender. J.2C covers rolls and delay techs and 2A beats mashing. Weak to reversals.
  • ... 9hjc > J.B2A > 9jc > Delay J.2C > J.214A > Falling J.2C: J.2C hits meaty and acts as a safejump.
  • ... 9hjc > J.AB2A > J.214A > Falling J.2C / 2B / IAD J.B: J.2C covers rolls and delay techs. The 2B / IAD J.B can act as 50/50 mix-up.

For more details: check the okizeme doc: link


Gatling Options: Special

Yanagi

214D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Guards attacks 4-27F
  • 30F meter cooldown
  • Requires 2 magatama
  • Unlike other drive moves, hakumen attempts the grab at the end even if he didn't block any attack.

Hakumen advances forward with a Zanshin seal that autoguards attacks and attempts to chokeslam the opponent. After guarding an attack, Hakumen can special-cancel the recovery. On block, it's -7 and therefore punishable by most 2A. It can be cancelled into 214A for a frame trap or 236B to make it gapless. Can be used to on wake-up in the corner to escape, but it loses to meaties. On hit, combo into 236B or 623A > 6A > 6B. This is also a very combo OD combo ender with 6A > 6B > 214D > EA or 6A > 6B > 214D > 632146C > 623A > EA.


Gatling Options: Special


Distortion Drives

Kokūjin: Shippu

632146C

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln
Sword Uncharged
Sword (Charged)
Wave

  • Air Unblockable
  • 30% minimum damage on slash (Uncharged: 1050/1200 (OD) Charged: 1500)
  • Projectile guard point on all active frames
  • Invincible to physical attacks until super flash
  • Hold button to charge before slashing
  • Invincible to projectiles during charge
  • 180F cooldown
  • 20% minimum damage on wave (Normal: 500 OD: 600)
  • Normal Wave takes 13 frames to hit the opponent fullscreen and 12 frames in OD

Standard distortion combo ender. It can be canceled on block with 623A to make it +0 on block. The OD version fires a taller, Reppuken-esque energy wave to the slash, with an excellent vertical hitbox. In neutral, this can be useful against zoners (Nu, Lambda, Rachel) or Valkenhayn in wolf form as he can't block it. The energy wave has better proration than the actual slash and wallbounces. This is used in midscreen low life OD combos with CT > 6C > 632146C (wave) > 623A > 5C > ...


Gatling Options: Specials

Kokūjin: Yukikaze

236236D

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln
Catch
Attack

  • 180F cooldown
  • Requires 4 magatama
  • Super flash activates only on a successful catch
  • Doesn't catch throws and unblockables
  • Freezes opponents in place if it catches a strike. Opponent will always get hit.
  • Does not freeze if it catches projectiles
  • Fatal Counter

Hakumen dashes forward with a sword swing that hits everything that is chest level or lower. If activated, Hakumen becomes fully invincible during the recovery of Yukikaze, so it can be used to escape corner projectile oki. This is a key defensive tool in most match-ups and a life changer with 4 magatamas as the opponent has to play around it to avoid losing the momentum. Midscreen, it can be comboed into 623A > 6A > 6B. In the corner, with IAD J.2AC > 5C > 6A > 6B

Special note should be taken about the OD version: unlike most other Distortion Drives, this pauses the OD timer for about the entire duration of the move. Combine this with the version's lengthy animation, a removed meter cooldown and the fact that the accelerated meter gain of OD isn't paused, by the time the move ends, you'll have regained pretty much all of the magatama spent for this move upon a successful catch. This can lead to even more damaging combos that can end in EA.


Gatling Options: Specials

Kokūjin Oūgi: Mugen

214214B

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 360F duration normally
  • Requires 8 magatama, but does not consume any upon startup. Instead, his heat gauge is rapidly depleted and the effects of this move end only when the heat gauge has emptied.
  • During Mugen, all specials and distortions may be used with no cost.
  • Conversely, no heat may be gained at all while Mugen is active for any reason.
  • Gauge drain stops during Overdrive
  • Cannot use Rapid Cancel or Counter Assault while in Mugen

Hakumen's infamous install super, allowing for some massively damaging combos. All heat gain during this time is ignored, meaning it's not possible to pad out the duration of this with anything other than Overdrive. It has a huge recovery and is therefore very hard to combo into (6C level 3 FC and 6A CH only). Alternatively, can be used in neutral as a last resort to try to turn the tide, but some characters can punish it on reaction fullscreen. In this version of the game, the main OD combos are 236B/214A > (41236C(1) > 623A)xN or (41236C(1) > 214D)xN. The latter dealing less damage but is easier to do.


Exceed Accel

Tengai

ABCD during Overdrive

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • Does not cost Heat, but inmediately ends Overdrive if used.
  • Becomes stronger and flashier with Active Flow.
  • Minimum Damage 10%

Hakumen kicks the opponent's feet on startup, then knocks them down and follows with a mighty slash. Puts Hakumen in Active Flow if he hasn't already been in it already. One of the most practical EA in the game as Haku-men can easily combo into for decent damage. The knockdown after it is poor and is possible to roll for free afterward. In the corner, 2B can be used to force the opponent to block after they forward roll.


Astral Heat

Kokūjin Oūgi: Akumetsu

[2]8D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupHow many frames the attack needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. The listed startup frame coincides with the move's first active frame. ActiveHow many frames where there is a hitbox that can hit an opponent. The first active frame occurs on the listed startup frame. RecoveryHow many frames that the character must go through after an attack's active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance, or the total duration of the move if it has no hitbox/creates projectiles. Frame AdvHow many frames the attacker's recovery ends before the defender's blockstun ends if the attack is blocked. A positive value indicates that the attacker recovers first, while a negative value indicates that the defender recovers first. This value usually assumes that the attack's first active frame (of each hit, if multi-hit) is blocked. On ODRThe difference between the attacker's total animation length and the period the opponent is in overdrive raid. This frame advantage is based off the assumption that both players input during the hitstop of a prior move, so that this attack and ODR start on the same frame. AttributeSome attacks are invulnerable to attacks with specific attributes. This notes what attributes each attack possesses.
H - Head
B - Body
F - Foot
P - Projectile. Independent projectiles will have their Durability level listed, e.g. a projectile with Durability level 2 will show P2
T - Throw
D - Doll attack, such as Carl's or Relius' doll
Burst - Burst, which has its own unique attribute
Invuln

  • 180F cooldown
  • Requires 8 magatama
  • Doesn't catch projectiles, grabs or doll attacks

Catches move with physical attributes and the rare unblockables (unlike Haku's other drives). For instance, unlike Yukikaze, this can catch Makoto's 41236C. It loses to Relius and Carl's doll attacks, grabs and projectiles (including Hazama's chain and his 632146C), but can still beat Jin's Astral.

One of the most impractical Astrals in the game. Hakumen can hardly meet the activation requirements and it relies on the opponent to be activated.

The most practical application this move has is baiting a burst after Throw > 2C while the opponent is low on health. It can also be used on reaction after a superflash, however, that rarely happens as most players become very careful when Haku has astral.

While not good by itself, it's a formidable mindgame tool. Crouching in neutral becomes threatening as it forces the opponent to weight every move carefully.


Notable Players

Name (English/Japanese) Color Location Common
Venues
Contact Status Notes Example Play
Poropiccho / ぽろぴちょ Japan PSN/Athena Nipponbashi Twitter Retired to gacha hell. Extremely Solid defense and neutral. Arguably the best Hakumen worldwide. PSN playlist Youtube channel
Ouka / 桜花 Japan Athena Nipponbashi Twitter Retired? Solid, well-rounded player. Keeponblazin
Smith / 墨酢 Japan PSN Twitter Active Combo god. Youtube channel Twitch channel
Camellia Japan Shinjuku Sportland Twitter Active Unpredictable. Keeponblazin Youtube Channel

NOTE: These tables are still WIP

External References


Navigation

To edit frame data, edit values in BBCF/Hakumen/Data.