DNFD/Ranger

Overview

Overview

Starter Guide

Combos

Frame Data

Matchups

Strategy

Resources

Overview

Ranger is a midrange setplay character who controls space well with fast-moving projectiles and solid pressure. He baits his opponents into taking risky options so that he can capitalize with a huge punish.

Ranger's two most important normals are 2A and 5B, both intergral to different aspects of Ranger's playstyle. 2A is a very useful tool in the neutral and pressure due to its long range disjoint properties combined with quick startup, while 5B is a great zoning tool for pestering opponents at the mid to long range. Opponents who disrespect Ranger's zoning can be clipped by his 2B, wherein he can follow up with 2S for a pickup into a combo from around midscreen distance. Ranger's combos have great corner carry and are very mana-efficient, allowing him to spend MP Skills more liberally in neutral or guard break attempts.

One of Ranger's more interesting aspects is his close-range setplay game. j.S causes Ranger to lob a grenade that explodes after a delay, allowing him to combo off of his throw. This gives Ranger a very good strike/throw setup that leads to fantastic reward no matter what option is chosen. Even when wrong, the opponent is forced to respect the grenade as it still remains when Ranger is hit. Even when his opponent successfully blocks, Ranger can easily deplete his opponent's guard gauge with tools like Suppressive BarrageGuardMidStartup15RecoveryAdvantage-10 and Death HawkGuardMidStartup30RecoveryAdvantage+62, which makes him rather scary to fight against on the back foot. Lastly, Ranger's Awakening "Sudden Death" and Awakening Skill GuardMidStartup2+16RecoveryAdvantage-40 are among the best in the game; the former lets Ranger apply a nasty debuff cocktail of decreased defenses, damage and MP generation on successful hits, while the latter is a fantastic fullscreen shot that can be easily comboed from Ranger's zoning and useful as a counter-zoning tool.

Ranger's biggest weakness is his lack of a real air game. He has no good air-to-air normals and his buttons are not suited for close-range anti-air attempts. While Ranger does have a reversalGuardMidStartup13RecoveryAdvantage-27 to get him out of scramble situations, it is very important to know that Ranger must take risks when opponents approach from the air against him. Ranger wants to fight with his boots on the ground, so keeping his opponents grounded as well is very important for his gameplan.

Ranger

Health

980

Guard Gauge

950

MP Regen Rate

12 /second

Prejump

4F

Backdash

Fastest Attack

2A (7f)

Reversals

623M (13f)

 Ranger is classified as a Ranged type. He has many long-reaching moves to interrupt his opponents in neutral.

Pros

Cons

• Neutral Control: Ranger's 2A is one of the best buttons in the game. His B buttons are full-screen projectiles with cancel options that combine nicely with j.S and 214M for plus frames at a distance.
• Setplay into Guard Damage: j.S grants Ranger safe, looping strike/throw pressure. Guessing wrong against Ranger allows him to loop his pressure into the same setplay situation. Blocking the strike allows him to use the grenade for gapless 214M in pressure, meaning Ranger has guard break setups against the entire cast with very few means of escape.
• Comeback Potential: His Awakening Skill limits what his opponent can do, potentially minimizing their own Awakening bonuses. Seventh FlowGuardMidStartup2+16RecoveryAdvantage-40 grants him a full screen combo ender and punish tool.

• Low Average Damage Without Clear Cube Most of Ranger's combos start with 2A which heavily decreases potential damage. His stronger routes require tight execution, guard break chip damage, or specific starters.
• Poor Anti-air Options: Lacks any dedicated anti-airs or air-to-airs, making him vulnerable to aerial approaches. His best solutions are often slow and spacing dependent, which means he has to take risks once opponents get close.

Unique Mechanics

Awakening Effect: Load Revolver

Awakening Effect: activates when entering Awakening mode at 30% HP or less.

MP Skills can be cancelled when using other grounded MP skills

Awakening Effect: Sudden Death

Awakening Effect: activates when entering Awakening mode at 50% HP or less.

Inflicts the Revenge debuff on opponents upon any hit for 7 seconds.

Opponents inflicted with Revenge deal 25% less damage , receive 33% more damage when hit , and regenerate MP 33% slower.

Normal Moves

5A

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
30	Mid	12			-10~-3	none

Fires a bullet on the same height as Ranger's head. Useful as a way to stop people from jumping, but whiffs on the majority of the cast when they run. Commonly used fullscreen preemptively to catch jumps or interrupt opponents from using full screen options. Used as an approach and can be used as a retreating tool with the addition of dash cancels and backdash cancels on whiff.

Has a lower hitbox around the muzzle, but will whiff against most of the cast crouching.

• Whiffs against crouching opponents.
• Can be dash canceled and backdash cancelled on hit, block and whiff.
• Can cancel into 5AA on hit, block, and whiff.

Cancel options: 5AA, 5B, 2B, 5S, 2S, 6S, 4S, 5M, 623M, 236M, 214M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
60%	0~+7	40

No results

5AA

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
30x2	Mid				-13~-6	none

Fires two shots slightly lower than 5A, but still not low enough to catch most characters dashing in. As a result, it should mainly be used as a panic anti-air option if 5A fails to connect, or to confirm 5A into more damage.

• Whiffs against crouching opponents and several character's dashes.

Cancel options: 5B, 2B, 5S, 2S, 6S, 4S, 5M, 623M, 236M, 214M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
65%x2	-1~+7	40

No results

5B

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
60	Mid	16		28	-12~-4	none

Ranger’s main projectile which can be risky to challenge due to its cancel options. Can be used to zone in some matchups or used as a midrange punish tool in most others. While the reward from hitting 5B is not high in fullscreen, it's used more to bait opponents into overcommiting in their approach or to inflict guard damage from afar. 5G looks somewhat similar to the startup of 5B, which can trick reactive players into jumping or rolling when Ranger hasn't committed to anything.

• Bullet takes 9 frames to travel full screen.

Cancel options: 2B, 5S, 2S, 6S, 4S, 5M, 623M, 236M, 214M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%	+1~+9	60

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2A

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
30	Low	7			-5	none

Does not travel like a normal projectile, instead acting as a more traditional low poke. Use this to stop reckless approaches without having to commit to a projectile normal. It should be noted that 2A is Ranger's fastest abare tool at 7 frames. Hits low for all of the high/low mix-ups Ranger doesn't have.

At close range, 2A can be cancelled into 5B or 2B for a true blockstring. However, 2A > 5B has a gap at farther ranges. If this gap is rolled, Ranger is still advantageous and can punish with a 2A.

Cancel options: 5A, 5B, 2B, 5S, 2S, 6S, 4S, 5M, 623M, 236M, 214M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
60%	-2

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2B

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
60	Mid	15		32	-18~-10	none

This is not a low like other 2B, but has similar on-hit properties. Since it launches grounded opponents, it can be cancelled from mid-range into 2S or 236M for a full combo.

Much higher risk to use in neutral than 5B due to increased recoveries, making it more vulnerable to rolls and jump-ins. Knocks down for a long time on counter hit, allowing Ranger to close gaps against opponents that control range better than him.

2B can be used after 5B as a full-screen frame trap to discourage opponents from taking their turn after 5B. This cancel is always gapped regardless of distance and the gap is vulnerable to being rolled, which leaves Ranger at 0, but close to the opponent. This isn't ideal at close range, but at full screen, the danger from being 0 is somewhat mitigated.

• Bullet takes 9 frames to travel full screen.

Cancel options: 5S, 2S, 6S, 4S, 5M, 623M, 236M, 214M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%		60

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j.A

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  Not an overhead

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
30	Mid	12				none

Ranger fires his gun straight down. Mostly commonly used after 6SS, j.M, and as a strike/ throw option.

After 6SS, j.A can be used to prevent the opponent from meeting Ranger in the air with an air-to-air. After j.M, this move can lead into gapless pressure, provided that Ranger is close enough. This move can be used as a cross-up since it beats mash and throw break attempts.

Can be unsafe even on hit, especially with followups, but combos into j.M for a nice crumple combo.

• Cancels into itself up to 4 times. Freezes his vertical momentum when cancelling into itself.

Cancel options: j.A, j.B, j.S, j.M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%

No results

j.B

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  Also not an overhead

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  The hitbox viewer is likely bugged for this move

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
40x2	Mid	13	40+28			none

Ranger fires his guns twice at a 45 degree angle downwards. If not self-cancelled, maintains momentum and can be a good way to cover his retreat. Useful combo filler, namely from 6SS, as it has enough hitstun to combo 5S after if delayed enough. Cancelling the follow-up j.B's into j.S may seem tempting, but it is generally unsafe as the follow-ups don't knock down grounded opponents.

• Cancels into itself up to 3 times, for a total of 4. Freezes his vertical momentum when cancelling into itself.

Cancel options: j.B, j.S, j.M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%x2		20

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Universal Mechanics

Throw

A+B

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• DNFD Ranger AB Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
150	Throw	5	2	22		none

As Ranger has no overheads, this is his main mixup tool. However, with his ability to guard crush being so consistent, he doesn't completely rely on his throw to open people up.

Ranger's throw is better than most throws due to Ranger's ideal range being where it sends opponents and its unusually high advantage on hit. In addition, he has access to looping setplay from throw with grenade setup. The damage when looping grenade oki is nothing to sneeze at, but Ranger can opt to cache out on damage in Awakening to net over 50%, which is usually enough to close out a round. Certain combo routes allow him to kill right outside the opponent's Awakening as well, although they require at least 130 MP and are somewhat difficult due to hitstun decay.

• +6 on hit.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
0%	HKD(+6)

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Dodge

6G

• DNFD Ranger 6G.png

• DNFD Ranger 6G Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
-	-	0	30	1	-	1~20 Hit, Projectile 21~30 Projectile

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
-	-	-	-	-

No results

Backwards Dodge

4G

• DNFD Ranger 6G.png

• DNFD Ranger 6G Hitbox.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
-	-	0	30	8	-	1~20 Hit, Projectile 21~30 Projectile

• Has 7 frames more recovery than forward dodge, but the same Invulnerability.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
-	-	-	-	-

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Guard Cancel

6B+S

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
70	Mid					1-?? Strike/Projectile	100

Shares the same hitbox as Ranger's 5SGuardMidStartup10RecoveryAdvantage-3, giving it quite a large hitbox for a Guard Cancel. However, it does not have much vertical reach, so be wary against jump cancels or aerial pressure

• Applies the Revenge debuff upon successful hit when in Awakening.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
0%	+12

No results

Skills

Mach Kick

5S

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
80	Mid	10			-3	none

A kick with a surprisingly large hitbox that envelops the entire smear. Mainly used as a pressure reset and leads to Ranger's highest damage as a DP punish starter. Although much higher reward than 2A on hit, 5S leads to worse pressure on block and is slightly shorter range.
Cancel options: 6S, 4S, 5M, 623M, 236M, 214M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%	+2

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Steep Slide

2S Low attack. Must be guarded crouching

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  I'm a zoner, but...

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
90	Low	18			-12~0	none

Ranger slides forwards about half the screen's length. Very active and comes with a surprisingly useful low-profile to go under other characters that would try to zone him out. Usually done after midrange 2B hits to confirm into a combo. This move can be spaced to be up to 0 on block and has enough pushback for Ranger to assert his turn again. The high pushback unfortunately makes it difficult to true blockstring into other S moves, so be wary of reversals and rolls. The launch is somewhat finicky and requires either a delay chain into 6S to combo after or a link into 5S at max range.

• Won't combo into 236M or 214M at point blank.

Cancel options: 6S, 4S, 5M, 623M, 236M, 214M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%

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Windmill

6S

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
20x2, 50	Mid	14			-8	none

Ranger performs a forward advancing breakdancing kick. Used mainly to cancel into Air RaidGuardMidStartupRecoveryAdvantage+2 air, 214M, or for hit-confirming purposes. Hits can whiff depending on distance from the opponent and opponents can drop out of 6S if they are juggled too high. One of Ranger's weakest starters, not due to hitstun decay, but due to low damage initial damage and being multi-hit.

With 6S being a multi-hit move that jails and has him stay close to his opponent, an aware Ranger is able to react to their opponent attempting to guard cancel during 6S with 2M. Can be canceled into 4S to stay safe on block.

• Cancels into Air RaidGuardMidStartupRecoveryAdvantage+2 air on hit and block
• Hits OTG opponents

Cancel options: 6SS, 4S, 5M, 623M, 236M, 214M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%x3

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Air Raid

S after Windmill on hit or block

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
100	Mid				+2 air	none

Ranger does a rising kick. One of Ranger's more important combo tools and one of the two options for setting up grenade oki. Massive untech time on hit, allowing a link into 2B if it hits an opponent who has been launched by j.S. While it is plus on block, it leaves him airborne above his opponent, resulting in a RPS situation. Can be used as a frametrap from 6S, but susceptible to reversals and roll

• Ranger recovers mid-air.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%

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Triple Tap

4S The pistol strike forces a hard knockdown on hit The bullets on the second half are considered projectiles The bullets can hit knocked down opponents off the ground

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
70, 30x3	Mid	15			-7	none

Ranger whips his pistol downwards and fires three shots at the ground. 4S can be jump cancelled on the first hit before the bullets are fired. Used in block strings to safely disengage thanks to its high push back on block and the ability to jump cancel. The vertical range is decent and starts above Ranger's head so it can be used as a situational anti-air. The horizontal range, however, is lacking and may not connect unless Ranger is very close to the opponent.

All 4 hits combo reliably, even at the end of long combos and can easily be confirmed into 5M[[File:|130x200px]]GuardMidStartupRecoveryAdvantage-10 or Seventh FlowGuardMidStartup2+16RecoveryAdvantage-40. 4S can be jump cancelled at the end of combos for a more threatening grenade setup.

• Pistol whip knocks down on hit.
• Shots hit OTG The act of hitting the opponent when they are knocked down. Short for "off the ground" or "on the ground.".
• First hit (pistol whip) is jump cancellable on block and hit

Cancel options: 6S, 5M, 623M, 236M, 214M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%x4

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G-14 Buster

j.S Is a projectile property attack Can hit a knocked down opponent off the ground

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  Strike/Throw Kick/Explode Mix-ups

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
100	Mid	183				none

Ranger lobs a grenade that bounces forward a few times before settling on the ground, exploding after a delay. His strongest offensive tool by far, granting legitimate strike/throw mix-ups, highly damaging combos, and extended block strings that can lead to guard breaks. This pressure is difficult to escape as you have to worry about Ranger and the grenade when attempting to escape the corner.

In addition, the grenade won't disappear if Ranger gets hit, potentially punishing reversals and breaking the opponent's combos. Very easy to set-up as 4S, 6S->S, and j.M guarantees it and they can be used to end just about any combo. Can even be used mid-combo after 214M or 236M for combo extensions. Arguably the single most important move in his arsenal; its use and counter-play makes or breaks Ranger's match-ups.

• Only one grenade can exist at a time, throwing another will remove the previous grenade.
• Detonates 165 frames after release.
• Persists if Ranger is hit.
• Launches opponent on hit.
• The grenade immediately explodes on contact with another *opponent's* projectile. The Ranger player's projectiles do not affect the grenade.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
90%

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MP Skills

Suppressive Barrage

5M Is a projectile property attack

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
Suppressive Barrage	20x7, 80	Mid	15			-10	none	40
Double Barrage	20x7, 130	Mid				-10	none	30
Triple Barrage	20x7, 150	Mid				-10	none	15

Ranger fires his guns directly in front of him. Covers a surprising amount of space, but does not travel like a traditional projectile whilst being considered one. Can be extended by pressing M again before the final hit comes out (provided there’s MP to spare). Generally used to close out a round, with or without Seventh Flow, or as a high risk/ reward extension for corner combos. Can also be used to end pressure safely due to the high pushback on block.

However, with the inclusion of the Indomitable Spirit mechanic, the opponent can IS block 5M(6) and roll before the last shot to punish. Even if Ranger follows up, the 5MM is gapless, meaning the opponent will not be punished for attempting to roll. While the input may be tight, 5M can always be punished if Ranger doesnt have Conversion.

• Follow-up Barrages can only be done on hit or block.
• Double Barrage costs 70 MP total, Triple costs 85 MP total.
• The second to last shot of Barrage launches the opponent, final shot knocks them away.

Cancel options: 5M

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
5M	90%x8
5M	90%x8
5M	90%x8

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Wild Shot

2M or 623M Temporarily fully invincible

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
40x3, 60	Mid	13			-27	1-?? All	60

Ranger fires a myriad of shots while spinning. Somewhat slow invincible reversal that covers both sides. If the opponent is cornered and high enough in the air, this attack can link into 5S for a short combo into grenade oki. Wild Shot can also be used during j.S grenade oki as an easy way to catch rolls, instead of going for a throw like a reasonable person.

While Wild Shot makes Ranger a zoner with a reversal, it makes for an unreliable anti-air. The first active frames of 2M appear in below in front of Ranger and above behind him. Aerial approaches can trade with 2M and can straight up win the trade if their approach is disjointed enough. Grounded opponents may also fall out before the final hit at some spacings, making Wild Shot a lot more unreliable than it would seem.

• Fully invincible from frame 1 through the first active frames.
• Launches opponent on hit.
• Ranger is in Counter Hit state during recovery.

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
623M	90%x3, 50%

• reversal

Deadly Approach

6M or 236M Inflicts hard knockdown on hit Can hit a knocked down opponent off the ground

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
30x4	Mid	22	2,4,4,2	12(air)+ 8(land)	+1 / -7*	none	60

Ranger leaps forwards 3/4ths of the screen and fires four shots to cover himself. One of Ranger's few air-to-air options. Excellent movement and repositioning tool that can be used to escape the corner, 1f frame trap from S moves, and convert mid-range pokes into to a combo. The last shot that makes this move plus is prone to whiffing, especially against short and/or crouching opponents in the corner.

• +1 on block normally but can be minus if the last hit misses.
• Crumples grounded opponents on hit.
• Can be cancelled into jM on hit and block

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
236M	90%x4		30,30,30,30

• Usually +1
• have to perform at very specific ranges and opponent has to crouch for it to be minus

Death Hawk

4M or 214M Is a projectile property attack Explosion at the end of the move hits knocked down opponents off the ground

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
25x20, 150	Mid	30			+62	none	70

Ranger throws two pistols half-screen which spin and fire wildly until they explode. This move is the main source of Ranger's damage, it deals a significant amount of guard damage, is extremely plus, and doesn't require Ranger to be close, earning its reputation as Ranger's most infamous move.

This move is one of Ranger's win conditions since linking together multiple 4M together can put most opponents into an unavoidable guard break since their Guard Cancels may not be able to reach Ranger to punish.

Note that this move deals the majority of its guard damage on the Explosion, meaning people who practice IS blocking the last hit will be able to block for much longer.

• Ranger can still use his pistols during this move, even though they appear to be thrown.
• Explosion launches the opponent on hit.

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
214M	80%x20, 90%

No results

Scud Genocide

j.M Is a projectile property attack Inflicts hard knockdown on hit Can hit a knocked down opponent off the ground

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln	MP CostThe total Mana cost for using this move.
Scud Genocide	30x4	Mid	18				none	30
Double Scud Genocide	30x4	Mid					none	20
Triple Scud Genocide	30x4	Mid					none	10

Ranger fires his guns directly below him. Can be combo'd into from a rising j.A or j.B. With the addition of crumple state and auto-turnarounds on air specials, j.A -> j.M is a consistent way to enforce cross-up strike/ throw.

Also used as an ender to remove the opponent's white health, stabilize the ender height and set a j.S grenade. Can be followed by pressing M again before the final hit comes out (provided there’s MP to spare). The third followup can blockstring into j.M as long as Ranger has the right height and enough MP.

• Follow-up scuds can only be done on hit or block.
• Double Scud Genocide costs 50 MP total, Triple costs 60 MP total.
• Each additional followup adds more blockstun. (e.g j.M, j.M has a gap while j.M~M, j.M does not)
• Hits OTG The act of hitting the opponent when they are knocked down. Short for "off the ground" or "on the ground.". Causes crumple state.

Cancel options: j.M

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
j.M	90%x4
j.M	90%x4
j.M	90%x4

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Awakening Skill

Seventh Flow

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Invuln
400	Mid	2+16			-40	none

Ranger fires a powerful gunshot that goes full screen. The bullet ignores other projectiles, passing through them as if they weren't there. Can combo from virtually any of Ranger's moves. This includes a max range 2B, making his zoning even peskier. Note that the animation is so long that the Revenge debuff will run out before damage is dealt, meaning it won't deal extra damage though the slower MP regeneration will still affect the opponent. Leaves the opponent nearly full screen.

• 200 Minimum Damage.
• Doesn't apply Revenge debuff on hit.
• Is considered a disjointed strike rather than a projectile, meaning it ignores projectile invulnerability such as Swift Master's 214M and can be parried by Grappler's 623M

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level

• • Not a projectile.
• 200 minimum damage.

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5 D-Type Color (DFO)	6	7	8

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