DNFD/Ranger

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Overview

Ranger is a character who specializes in intimidating his opponent with ranged moves and his signature Quick Draw.

Adept in pressuring his opponents by using both middle to long-range attacks to gradually built up the advantage.

Ranger Ranger is classified as a Ranged type. He has many ranged moves to exceed at zoning the opponent from afar. He also has access to several Rekka A series of special attacks that are only available after the first one is performed.s and ambushing moves.

Pros

Cons

Particularly Effective Zoning: Ranger's A and B buttons are all fullscreen-reaching projectiles that can cancel into each other, lending him very strong screen control. Many of his specials can also control parts of the screen effectively.
Tricky Mobility: Deadly Approach and 2S give Ranger surprisingly good mobility that complements his zoning well, while also providing easy access to side-switching combos.
Easy Plus Frames: Ranger can force his turn with 214M and threaten opponents with his j.S grenade when he goes on the offensive. 2S is also plus on block when spaced.

Comittal Defense: Ranger's best abare An attack during the opponent's pressure, intended to interrupt it. tools (outside his 623M reversal) are 5S and 2A, both of which have 10 frames of startup.
Lack of High-Low Mixups: Ranger has no jumping overheads, which impacts Ranger's ability to open opponents' defense with standard high-low mixups. His best bet is to resort into basic stagger pressure which is much easier to deal with.
Lack of Anti Airs: Little to none of Ranger's ground or air normals are effectively suited for anti airing, making him very prone to being jumped over. His best solutions are often slow and spacing dependant, whuch means he has to play extremely patient and risky once opponents get close.

Inflicts the Revenge debuff on opponents upon hit, decreasing attack, defense, and MP recovery.

Ranger

Health:	980
Guard Gauge:	950
MP Regen Rate:	12
Prejump:	4
Backdash:

Normal Moves

5A

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

Ranger shoots his gun at around head level. This is one of his few zoning options that’ll stop Swift Master’s tornados.

Whiffs against crouching opponents.

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

No results

5AA

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

Ranger fires two more shots at around head level.

Whiffs against crouching opponents.

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

No results

5B

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 fires a chest-level shot. Gatlings into 2B for a second projectile. Ranger’s main projectile for keeping opponents out. A fun little note about this move is that 5G looks somewhat similar when they're starting up, which can trick reactive players into jumping when Ranger hasn't committed to anything.

Bullet takes 9 frames to travel fullscreen

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

No results

2A

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

Ranger fires a shot towards the ground. Does not travel like a normal projectile, instead acting as a more traditional low poke.

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

No results

2B

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

Ranger fires a low shot. Functionally Ranger’s sweep, as it launches grounded opponents and hits low to the ground. Can be canceled from midrange into 2S or 236M for a full combo.

Bullet takes 9 frames to travel fullscreen

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

No results

j.A

Not an overhead

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. Freezes his momentum. This move can lead into ambiguous crossups. Combos into j.M.

Gatlings into itself up to 4 times.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%

No results

j.B

Also not an overhead

The hitbox viewer is likely bugged for this move

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.

Gatlings into itself up to 3 times.

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

No results

Universal Mechanics

Throw

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

Ranger strikes a pose and shoots his opponent while holding his hat. This throw can lead to a combo if a j.S grenade is timed to hit after he shoots.

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

No results

Dodge

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

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

No results

Guard Cancel

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	Mid					1-?? Strike/Projectile

Shares the same animation as Ranger's 5S, making it quite a large hitbox for a guard cancel.

Also applies the Revenge debuff upon successful hit when in awakening.

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

No results

Special Moves

Mach Kick

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

Ranger’s 5S has a surprisingly large hitbox that envelopes the entire smear. Can be canceled into 4S or 6S.

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

No results

Steep Slide

I'm a zoner, but...

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 screens length. It’s long active frames make it great as a pickup off of midrange 2B hits, usually confirming them into a full combo. If this move is landed at point-blank range midscreen, canceling it directly into 214M or 236M won't give you a full combo. Can be canceled into 4S or 6S.

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Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%

No results

Windmill

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. Usually used to get to Air Raid for extending combos. Can be used to go under air normals, but is usually too slow to be an effective reactionary anti-air.

Gatlings into 6SS on hit and block.
Cannot cancel into Air Raid on whiff.

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

No results

Air Raid

No results

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

Ranger turns his breakdancing kick into a launcher. This move's low recovery allows you to bait some anti-airs when done on block if j.A or j.M are done immediately after.

Ranger recovers midair.

No results

Triple Tap

The Tap
The Triple

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. Very good at stabilizing confirms due to the ground bounce. Hitbox starts above Ranger's head, can be used as a situational anti-air.

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

No results

G-14 Buster

~~Strike/Throw~~ Kick/Explode Mix-ups

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 towards the ground that bounces forward a few times before settling on the ground and exploding after a delay. Detonates 165 frames after release.

Persists if Ranger is hit.
Only one Grenade can exist on the screen at a time. Throwing a second one will remove the previous grenade and cause the explosion timer to reset.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
90%

No results

MP Special Moves

Suppressive Barrage

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.	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 horizontal and vertical space, but does not travel like a traditional projectile. Can be extended by pressing MS again before the final hit comes out (and provided there’s mana to spare).

Double Barrage costs 70 mana, Triple costs 85 mana.

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

No results

Wild Shot

With wild aim comes wild inconsistency

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’s reversal. Somewhat short horizontal range but covers both sides.

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

reversal

Deadly Approach

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 three shots to cover himself. Excellent movement and repositioning tool that also leads to a combo on grounded hit.

Crumples grounded opponents on hit.

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

First active frame
Max range

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’s lockdown special, throws two pistols half-screen in front of him before they begin spinning and firing wildly until they explode. On block this move is heavily plus and depletes 1/5th of the opponent's Guard Gauge. Ranger doesn’t have any meaningful overheads to threaten with during Death Hawk, so it’s mostly relegated to combos. When used as a combo extender, it allows Ranger to set up a j.S for extended pressure.

Ranger can still use his pistol moves during this move, even though they appear to be thrown.

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

No results

Scud Genocide

Still not an overhead

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.	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. Mostly combo filler as it OTG’s and j.A covers a similar angle without costing mana. Can be extended by pressing MS again before the final hit comes out (and provided there’s mana to spare).