DBFZ/Android 21

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Normal Moves

5L

5M

5H

5S

2L

2M

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. Invul.
2M
3M

  • Tracks opponents up to almost half a screen away.
  • Won't hit at round start distance.
  • 2M will always combo into 5H on a grounded opponent.

Unscaled, tracking 2M. This move is amazing, and is vital to combos and blockstrings alike. During pressure, 5M > 2M acts as a frame trap, while 2M > 5M works as a long-range stagger.


  • 3M is slower than 2M but tracks from about 1/2 screen to 3/4 screen.
  • Has initial proration.
  • 2M and 3M don't chain into one another like Kid Buu's.

3M > 5S > Vanish allows you to convert into a full combo. This can be used to surprise opponents who do not expect that they need to block low from so far away.

2H

2S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. Invul.

  • Jumps back and fires three fireballs at a downwards angle.
  • Long startup but decently fast projectile.

21's primary zoning tool. It recovers fast enough for her to 2H a Super Dash from fullscreen, and its midair recovery allows her to air dash for a tricky pressure reset. This move alone singlehandedly wins matchups against "2-step neutral" characters like Ginyu.

Avoid becoming predictable with this normal, since 2S (and especially 5S > 2S) can be very easily stuffed with Super Dash. 2S > j.M/j.H is also vulnerable to Reflect, and at long range, 2S will be neutralised by beams.

6M

j.L

j.M

j.H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. Invul.
5LLLLLLL
j.H

  • 5LLLLLLL Smash hit can wall bounce.

  • Massive range. Great as a jump-in, and a great combo filler.
  • Launches aerial opponents away on hit.
  • Deals a little less damage than the ordinary j.H.

Unlike most other characters, 21's j.H doesn't have Smash property, preventing her from getting sliding knockdowns from otherwise common combo moves. On the other hand, this allows her to use it liberally as a combo filler, which is part of why 21's damage is so high overall.

j.H is also an incredible oki tool. Its large, omnidirectional hitbox allows it to set up for ambiguous cross-ups midscreen, or cover most tech options in the corner.

j.S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. Invul.

  • Lunges forward and throws three fireballs at a downwards angle.
  • Jumping and then immediately using j.S will actually keep 21 closer to the ground than her 2S would.

21's j.S commands space in a similar manner to her 2S, but there are some differences between the two moves. Instant j.S affects her momentum in a different manner than 2S, propelling her forwards and then bouncing back compared to jumping backwards. Take care in throwing it out, as it has an obvious animation and can be super dashed through. Her only invincible counters to Super Dash in the air is j.214S with a yellow steal and j.214L+M.

j.2H

Special Moves

Total Detonation Ball

236L/M/H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. Invul.
L
M
H (Level 0)
H (Level 1)
H (Level 2)
H (Level 3)
H (Level 4)

  • Fast projectile.
  • Has the same properties as other beam projectiles. Blasts through weak fireballs and clashes with beams.

21's dedicated zoning tool. On top of beating weaker projectiles, 236L can be used with a high-blockstun assist to set up IAD pressure.


  • Fires the ball upward into the air at an angle (45°).

A reliable answer to Super Dash. On block, using 236M and calling an assist allows 21 to start her pressure. Its lower recovery than 236L not only makes it much safer on block, but also oppressive against chicken blocking in the corner.


  • Gets bigger, deals more blockstun and gains an extra hit with every move 21 has absorbed.
  • Discards all currently absorbed moves.
  • Clashes with level 1 supers if 21 has at least one absorbed move.

236H is plus on block even without absorbed abilities, allowing 21 to safely disengage from even the most poorly thought out blockstring. With absorbed abilities, its frame advantage ranges from high to absurd, and its high damage makes it a punishing combo starter/filler. At max charge, 21 can IAD j.M/j.H without fear of retaliation.

Hors d'Oeuvre Stab

214L/M/H (Air OK)

Connoisseur Cut

236S (Air OK)

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. Invul.
Ground
Air

  • Side switches on hit.
  • Can be followed up with Hors d'Oeuvre Stab by pressing L, M or H. L keeps the side switch, M and H side switch again.

Android 21 dashes forward before grabbing the opponent and impaling them with an energy spike. Its long range is offset by its single-use property, requiring 21 to discard currently absorbed abilities to use it again.

On its own, it's a slow and reactable command grab that can be universally punished with Super Dash. When combined with a low-blockstun assist, it becomes a dangerous tick throw set-up that leads to massive damage anywhere on the screen with half a bar or an assist (or neither in the corner).

Aerial Connoisseur Cut

214S (Air OK)

Absorbed Abilities

When chaining absorbed abilities, 21 begins teleporting 8 frames after pressing S and the ability being canceled into becomes active as soon as she reappears (except in the case of a raw sonic warp). "Cancellable" in the ability descriptions refers specifically to cancelling one absorbed ability into another and not anything else like regular attacks or supers.

Kamehameha

File:DBFZ Android21 Kamehameha2.png 236S (Air OK)

Solar Flare

File:DBFZ Android21 SolarFlare2.png 214S (Air OK)

Consecutive Energy Blast

File:DBFZ Android21 ConsecutiveEnergyBlast2.png 236S (Air OK)

Sticky Energy Blast

File:DBFZ Android21 StickyEnergyBlast3.png 214S (Air OK)

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. Invul.
Ground
Air

  • Whiffs against crouching opponents.
  • Aerial version has much longer range. It also has anti-air properties, allowing it to cleanly beat Super Dash no matter what.
  • Wall splats into a very short sliding knockdown on hit.
  • Cancellable starting 6 frames before attack hits and during timestop.
  • Can only land once during a combo.

This move is by far her best steal. Going for a Dragon Rush with the air version of this move stocked is functionally a checkmate. It's head invincible for so long that the opponent has to heavily delay their airdash, which will get caught by your own airdash button. If they do anything else, you can just use the move and grab them. They can't do anything about it.

Explosive Energy Blast

File:DBFZ Android21 ExplosiveEnergyBlast2.png 236S (Air OK)

Barrier Sphere

File:DBFZ Android21 Barrier2.png 214S (Air OK)

Homing Energy Blast

File:DBFZ Android21 HomingEnergyBlast2.png 236S (Air OK)

Sonic Warp

File:DBFZ Android21 Sonic Warp2.png 214S (Air OK)

Z Assists

Assist A

Total Detonation Ball

Assist B

Hors d'Oeuvre Stab

Assist C

Snack Time

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. Invul.

  • Blockstun C assist.
  • Startup in [] refers to when the opponent's point character is in hitstun.
  • Tracks to the opponent's location.
  • On hit, adds a third hit that spikes the opponent to the ground.

The "best of both worlds" assist. 50 frames of blockstun allows most characters to turn their ranged offense into close-range pressure and turns blockstrings into mix-ups. Lessened startup also makes it excellent for combo extensions, even though it will mostly be into a Dragon Rush ender. Great C assist all around, expecially due to how she is most common as a point character and DHCs remove the cooldown.

Super Moves

Photon Wave

236L+M or 236H+S (Air OK)

Sweet Tooth

214L+M or 214H+S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. Invul.

  • Invulnerable from frames 1 to 21.
  • Costs 3 bars.
  • This is her DHC.
  • Fires a pink beam across the screen. On hit, 21 will turn the opponent into a dessert, take a bite out of them, then toss the remainder in disgust. If the move deals enough damage to kill, she will finish the opponent rather than deserting them.
  • Heals 500 blue health and fills all available slots on hit.
  • Minimum damage: 1521. This is the second least-damaging mainstream level 3, surpassing only Yamcha's.

Invulnerable on frame 1 makes this your invincible reversal. Being +38 on hit gives 21 just enough time to set up an ambiguous cross-up with SJ IAD float up forward j.H, or same side high with superjump IAD float up back j.H, or same side low with super IAD fastfall 2L, making it an excellent combo ender.

Excellent Full Course

j.214L+M or j.214H+S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. SmashWhich type of cinematic this attack can trigger. StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames. ActiveShows how many frames where there is an attackbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance. Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. Invul.

  • Invulnerable from frames 1 to 30.
  • Costs 3 bars.
  • Minimum damage: 1721.
  • Brings the opponent to the ground, setting up a hard knockdown in front of you.
  • Shares the exact same frame advantage and spacing on hit as her other level 3, Sweet Tooth, enabling the same 3 way ambiguous mixup.

Effectively 21's air DP. Unlike her grounded level 3, this does not fill all available slots on hit, making it a subpar choice if it's not going to kill.

As of version 1.25, if the opponent is in hitstun, 21 will teleport at the opponent's height before charging forward. Does indeed work after the first hit of any Hors d'Oeuvre Stab if high enough

External References

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