DNFD/Troubleshooter

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Overview

Overview

Starter Guide

Combos

Frame Data

Matchups

Strategy

Resources

Overview

Troubleshooter is a well-rounded character with a strong midrange presence and good pressure. His strike/throw game is notably strong in the corner thanks to OppressionGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23.

Troubleshooter has great poking buttons with 5A and 2B and can easily space himself out in blockstrings with 5S. Once he spaces himself out, he can use his 6S grenade to make himself plus and re-assert pressure using his excellent buttons. He can poke at longer ranges using Get On FireGuardAllStartup26RecoveryAdvantage-17 and its follow up for a knockdown.

That’s not all Troubleshooter has at his disposal. His 4SGuardAllStartup45RecoveryAdvantage- is notable in that it not only buffs his damage but gives him white health, allowing access to Conversion to supplant his pressure and combos. His aforementioned 214M net can be set up on a knockdown and triggered manually with 2A (or any shotgun button) for a meaty or it can be allowed to detonate during his throw to take away white health. Alternatively he can crush throws altogether with IAS Instant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. j.MGuardHighStartup28RecoveryAdvantage+3.

These upsides are all cranked to 11 when Troubleshooter enters Gold Cube Awakening. 214M launches higher and leads to a combo off his throw, further improving his strike/throw mixups. 236M’s follow-up not only gains a wallbounce, but becomes available after every MP Skill, turning it from a combo ender to a very versatile combo starter and extender.

If you like a well-rounded character with a few tricks up his sleeve, give Troubleshooter a shot.

Troubleshooter

Health

1080

Guard Gauge

1000

MP Regen Rate

15 /second

Prejump

F

Backdash

Fastest Attack

2A (7F)

Reversals

Perfect Batting 623M (16F)

 Troubleshooter is classified as a Standard type. He has many easy-to-use moves. He has various traps that set off delayed explosions. His 4S reduces his HP to increase his attack for a set duration.

Pros

Cons

• Expert of all Trades: Troubleshooter is a flexible character that has excellent options at all ranges, be it controlling midrange with disjointed attacks or punishing a whiff at nearly fullscreen with MP Skills
• Conversion on Demand: A trait shared only with Berserker, Troubleshooter can generate white health with 4S, giving him a damage buff and access to Conversion without needing to get hit.
• Comeback Factor: Troubleshooter's Gold Cube awakening enables him to get strong combos off any starter, including his invcinible reversal. His ability to self damage through 4S also enables safe 623Ms in this awakening.

• Master of None: Troubleshooter can struggle to beat other characters at their own game. When fighting characters who specialize in a playstyle, he's forced to adapt, making his playstyle very matchup dependent until he lands a hit.
• Low Guard Damage: Although Troubleshooter has all the tools necessary to have threatening pressure, his guard damage is low, meaning that opponents can take a long time to analyze and adapt to Troubleshooter's pressure.
• Mana Hungry: Troubleshooter can't really combo without mp. His pressure also leaves him without much mp to work with so he really isn't going to get big damage off his combos that often.

Unique Mechanics

Awakening Effect: Handle Explosives

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

Enhances various MP Skills to launch higher for better reward on hit, as well as increasing white damage on block:

• Get On Fire followupGuardAllStartupRecoveryAdvantage-19 wallbounces into a hard knockdown on hit which leads to big combos.
• OppressionGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23's grenade net explosion launches higher, allowing for easier combos, as well as combos after throw.
• Igniting Slash 3GuardAllStartup34Recovery21Advantage+1 launches higher, allowing for easier and varied combos/setups.
• Perfect BattingGuardAllStartup16RecoveryAdvantage-26 launches higher, giving it better advantage on hit and oki in the corner. Does not allow for combos unless they are juggled by the grenade net.
• All other MP Skills remain unchanged, including j.M, 236M, 5M, 5M~M, and the initial hit of 214M. White damage on block for all MP skills is still increased.

Additionally, Get On Fire followupGuardAllStartupRecoveryAdvantage-19 can be performed as a followup to any MP Skill, on whiff, block, or hit.

No moves add extra damage on hit or change frame data on block, despite the bigger explosions suggesting that they might.

Awakening Effect: Frontline Defense

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

• Damage inflicted is increased
• Chip damage is increased
• Defense is increased
• MP recovery speed is increased
• It makes the Oppression net launch higher. This is most likely unintentionally left in his clear cube.

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
60	All	9	2	20	-3	none

Troubleshooter swings his sword directly in front of him.

• An excellent poke for its speed, range & frame advantage.
• Be careful because if you get a air hit or if they backdash it they will tech out before you can combo.

Cancel Options: 5AA, 5B, 2B, Skills, MP Skills, Throw

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
65%	-1

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
65	All	9	4	26	-7	none

Troubleshooter slams his sword into the ground.

• 5A must hit for Troubleshooter to chain into 5AA, unlike other characters who can chain on whiff.

Cancel Options: 5B, 2B, Skills, MP Skills, Throw

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%	-5

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
80	All	12	6	20	-7	none

Trouble shooter uses his shotgun for a serviceable but exploitable poke.

• Vulnerable to low profile moves such as  Striker's 2BGuardLowStartup10Recovery26Advantage-11~-20
• Can work as a further out anti-air for opponents trying to land.
• Because this is considered a projectile it can be used to punish parry if you try to bait them out to use it.

Cancel Options: 2B, Skills, MP Skills, Throw, jump cancel

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
75%	+5

No results

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
50	Low	7	3	22	-6	none

A fast low with good reach. Can be used to detonate the grenade net placed by 214MGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23 early. Sometimes catches jumps.

Cancel Options: 5B, 2B, Skills, MP Skills, Throw

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
60%	-6

No results

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
70	Low	12	3	26	-8	none

A long reaching low poke.

• Hard knockdown on counter hit.

Cancel Options: Skills, MP Skills, Throw

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
75%	-27

No results

j.A

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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
50	High	8				none

An excellent long range button that's mainly used for air-to-air situations.

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

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
70%

No results

j.B

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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	High	12				none

A very large air normal used primarily for jump-ins. The hitbox is wide enough that it can hit on crossup.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
75%

No results

Universal Mechanics

Throw

A+B

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• DNFD Troubleshooter 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

214MGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23 can make Troubleshooter's throw a threat in the corner. If the opponent is thrown as they're waking up, the net will detonate during the throw animation and remove all their white health. If done in Gold Cube Awakening, the net allows for a combo post-throw.

Troubleshooter can also use the threat of the throw's reward to go for a shimmy or beat the throw clean with IAS Instant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. j.MGuardHighStartup28RecoveryAdvantage+3 for high reward.

• +4 on hit.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
0%	HKD(+4)

No results

Dodge

6G

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• DNFD Troubleshooter 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

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• DNFD Troubleshooter 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
-	-	-	-	-

No results

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
70	All	23				none

Troubleshooter uses the animation of 2SGuardAllStartup18Recovery23Advantage-5 for his Guard Cancel, giving it a generous hitbox that allows him to stop pressure from further out than most characters.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
0%	+5

No results

Skills

Sword Bomb

5S The explosion is considered a projectile

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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
50, 70	All	15			-5	none

A fast poke for its range and an important combo tool for converting from grounded normals. The explosion portion of the attack is considered a projectile.

In blockstrings, this move has enough pushback to allow for 6SGuardAllStartup15RecoveryAdvantage-11 to be plus. If the opponent tries to Indomitable Spirit this move it is reccomended to jump cancel it on block to avoid being put in a position where you can't end your blockstring safely. In combos, this move launches for 214MGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23 extensions mid-screen or in the corner.

Cancel Options: 4S, 6S, jump cancel

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

No results

Black Crescent

2S

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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	All	18	5	23	-5	none

A tall attack mostly used for anti airing or for launching grounded opponents.

Cancel into 6SGuardAllStartup15RecoveryAdvantage-11 for a combo or to stay safe on block. Can be used to contest jumps at roundstart.

Cancel Options: 4S, 6S, Jump

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
80%	+43 (KD)	70	5	-

No results

G-Bomb

6S or j.S Is a projectile property attack 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
G-Bomb	80	All	15			-11	none
Aerial G-Bomb	80	All	15				none

Troubleshooter throws a grenade forward, which explodes after making contact with the opponent or the floor. The air version can be used for Okizeme From Japanese "起き攻め". Attacking an opponent about to wake up after they were knocked down, usually with meaty attacks or mix-ups. setups after hard knockdowns as well as combo extensions.

While 6S is very minus up close, it can be spaced to be plus like many projectiles, however this leaves a gap that can be interrupted by an invincible reversal To perform an attack as soon as possible after getting knocked down or leaving hitstun/blockstun.. If the grenade toss is conversion cancelled, it can be detonated early by hitting it with 2A, 5B, 6S, j.S,236MGuardAllStartup26RecoveryAdvantage-17, or 214MGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23.

• Can be used to detonate the grenade net placed by 214MGuardAllStartup18RecoveryAdvantage-23 early.
• Grenade disappears when Troubleshooter gets hit.

Cancel Options (Ground version only): 4S

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
6S	80%
j.S	80%

No results

Swashbuckler's Refreshment

4S

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  Liver poisoning has never looked cooler.

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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
	All	45				none

Troubleshooter takes a drink, losing approximately 100 health as white health in order to gain a temporary 30% damage boost and 10 MP. Useful for gaining access to Conversion in addition to the damage buff.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level

No results

MP Skills

Igniting Slash

5M Only the first hit forces a hard knockdown

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  Pray they don't roll through this.

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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.
Igniting Slash 1	60	All	18	6	17	-2	none	30
Igniting Slash 2	60	All	17	6	25	-4	none	15
Igniting Slash 3	80	All	34	6	21	+1	none	10

This move can delete some projectiles.

5M

The first slash in Troubleshooter's Rekka A series of special attacks that are only available after the first one is performed. series. The first hit causes a hard knockdown, allowing for extensions with IAS Instant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. j.MGuardHighStartup28RecoveryAdvantage+3.

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5M~M

Can be used as a pressure ender to punish opponents who are expecting a 3rd Slash followup. Troubleshooter can convert into a combo on hit via dash cancel.

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5M~M~M

The final hit launches, allowing for follow-ups, as well as being slightly plus on block. There is a gap between the 2nd and 3rd slash that can be rolled, parried, or DPed through for a punish. Should the opponent block it, Troubleshooter can dash cancel it to reset pressure.

• +19 on block with dash cancel

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
5M	90%	8
5M~M	90%	-5
5M~M~M	95%	-25

• Dash cancellable
• +19f on dash cancel on block

Perfect Batting

2M or 623M Temporarily fully invincible

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  You shouldn't use this at roundstart. But you will.

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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.
100, 50	All	16			-26	1~?? All	70

Troubleshooter's invincible Reversal To perform an attack as soon as possible after getting knocked down or leaving hitstun/blockstun.. It has a large horizontal range that hits opponents as far as round start distance.

When in Gold Cube Awakening, it becomes safe when followed up by Get On Fire, but only when TS has white life to access conversion to cancel the startup. This also leads to combos on hit even without conversion, giving the DP threat that it otherwise lacks.

While the first hit(s) can be jumped over, the last hit is a gigantic anti air similar to 2SGuardAllStartup18Recovery23Advantage-5. The first hit reaches behind troubleshooter, though it's punishable on hit when hitting an opponent since the followup will whiff.

• The first hit is considered a projectile

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

• reversal

Get On Fire

6M or 236M Is a projectile property attack Followup hit forces hard knockdown

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  Almost nowhere is safe

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  Nowhere is safe.

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• DNFD Troubleshooter 236MM Hitbox.png

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.
Get on Fire	60, 80	All	26			-17	none	45
Get on Fire (2nd)	110	All				-19	none	15

Get On Fire

Troubleshooter fires two shots at the opponent. Hits just under full screen, allowing him to contest at ranges he normally can't.

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Get On Fire (2nd)

Follow-up blast that hits full screen and grants a hard knockdown. An easy hitconfirm from 236M. Can be done after any MP skill in Gold Cube Awakening.

In Gold Cube Awakening, the third hit wallbounces, which allows for combos via j.S or j.M.

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
236M	90%×2
236M~M	90%

No results

Oppression

4M or 214M Gunshots force a hard knockdown Mine net explosion hits knocked down opponents off the ground

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  Hit a button? or Throw?

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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.
90, 100	All	18			-23	none	60

Troubleshooter leaps backwards into the air, firing a shot and throwing a grenade net on the floor.

The grenade net automatically explodes after 60 frames but can be detonated early by hitting it with 2A, 6S, j.S, or 214M itself. Troubleshooter can conversion cancel while the net is coming out to recover airborne and still throw the net, enabling enhanced j.M juggles.

• Grenade net disappears when Troubleshooter gets hit.
• Recovers faster in Gold Cube Awakening.
• The shot gun hit can delete some projectiles.

Version	Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
214M	90%×2

No results

Disastrous Quake

j.M Overhead attack. Must be guarded standing Can hit a knocked down opponent off the ground

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  Gone but not forgotten...
  (RIP j.MS Loops, June 2022–July 2023)

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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.
60, 80	High	28			+3	none	30

A descending sword slam that explodes, launching the opponent high into the air on hit, while being plus on block. A combo tool as the second hit both OTG The act of hitting the opponent when they are knocked down. Short for "off the ground" or "on the ground."s and launches.

When IAS Instant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input.'d, acts as a plus-on-block overhead that also beats throw tech attempts due to being airborne. IAS Instant Air Special
Conceptually includes Tiger KneePerforming a special as soon as possible after becoming airborne. Usually, but not always, involves an input trick.
For Example: 2369S for a j.236S input. Disastrous quake links into itself few times both in the corner and midscreen. Though if you try to do this they will tech out of the combo pretty quick.

• This move can delete some projectiles.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level
90%×2

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Awakening Moves

Incredible

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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	All	2+16			-32	none

Like most awakening skills, usually used at the end of a combo to close out a round. Sacrifices horizontal range for massive vertical range.

Harder to hit midscreen than it is in the corner.

Proration	On-Hit	Guard Damage	MP Gain	Level

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Colors

1	2	3 B-Type Color (DFO)	4 C-Type Color (DFO)
5 D-Type Color (DFO)	6	7	8

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