GBVS/Ferry

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Overview

Ferry is a zoning character who excels in harassing the opponent in the mid-far range thanks to her long pokes. In addition, she also boasts arguably one of the strongest setplay tools in the game, Geegee, as he can create many ambiguous situations for the opponent to deal with when they’re put on the defensive.

Ferry Ferry is a zoning character who excels in harassing her opponent from afar and pulling them in to start extremely powerful pressure and okizeme.

Pros

Cons

Powerful OkizemeAttacking an opponent about to wake up, usually with meaty attacks or mixups.: Ferry's okizeme is amazing thanks to Geegee, as he allows her to set-up powerful hit/throw mixups, as well as 50/50s that can loop into itself.
Great Pokes: Most of Ferry's normals boasts extremely long range that can convert into knockdown with Gespenst and begin her okizeme.
Invincible Reversal: Ferry possesses an invincible reversal in Beppo, Sic 'Em!, which gives her a leg to stand on when defending against a close range assailant.
Strong Air Mobility: Spectral Dive can be used to halt Ferry's momentum and Ghostswing is great for getting around the stage during a match. Both can be used to bait anti-airs, or to get out of disadvantageous situations.

Slow Normals: All of Ferry's normals are slower than average, making her ability to abare An attack during the opponent's pressure, intended to interrupt it. somewhat awkward and often relies on her reversal to escape pressure.
Low Health: Ferry has lower than average health, meaning that she can't afford to make many mistakes.
Awkward Anti-AirsAnti-air
A move intended to hit the opponent out of the air. These moves are generally enforced with special properties such as head or full invincibility against aerial moves.: Ferry's 2H and c.M only covers very specific angles and 2H is air blockable. Her reversal can remedy this but only the H version is air unblockable and it doesn't lead into good reward.



Health
9500
Prejump
5f
Backdash
22f
Backshift
High Recovery (30f)

Normal Moves

c.L

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
400	Mid	6	3	8	+0	+4

Slower than average jab that is a solid button to mash out of pressure with when the opponent is up close, as well as having some utility when used in stagger pressure up close (i.e c.L>c.L). Without counterhit, this only combos into autocombo making it a much poorer choice to use in pressure compared to c.H. Relatively low recovery lets you use this move on an opponent's knockdown and still recover to block slow reversals such as Charlotta's flashkick, though this requires you to hit the move later in its active frames.

Level	Attribute
0

c.M

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
700	Mid	7	6	9	+0	+4

c.M can serve as situational anti-air for deep jump ins or opponents directly overhead.

Level	Attribute
2

c.H

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
1000	Mid	9	4	12	+3	+7

Preferred starter for combos and pressure in most cases. +3 on block, allowing you to do things like c.H>Hinrichten and be able to capitalize on the + frames afterwards.

c.H > c.H is a 6f frametrap, which frametraps everyone except Ladiva, Belial and Avatar Belial since the first c.H pushes out of c.L proximity range.
c.H > c.M is a 4f frametrap, but requires dash momentum on block
Links into c.M on hit
Links into c.H or f.H on counterhit, as well as every other normal

Level	Attribute
4

Auto Combo

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
c.XX	300	Mid	9	3	15	-3	+1
c.XXX	300	Mid	12	3	18	-4	+0

Both of these moves are combo filler primarily. They can be used to extend confirms or during block pressure to end your turn safely. Not much else to say about these moves.

Version	Level	Attribute
c.XX	2
c.XXX	3

c.XX:
c.XXX:

f.L

Minus on hit...eh.

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
350	Mid	8	3	15	-5	-3

Solid low commitment poke in the midrange, hits low enough to catch rolls. Your primary button to jail the opponent after the opponent ends their pressure. When used to jail, you want to mix in the threat of f.L>214L vs f.L>nothing to keep them honest.

At its longer ranges, 623M is the only special that will combo. Otherwise, 214L and 214H combo at closer range.

Level	Attribute
0

Clash Level 1

f.M

Frames 1~2
Frames 3~5

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
650	Mid	10	5	20	-10	-6

This is your main poke at longer distances, and is a staple move of Ferry’s strong keep out game. You’ll want to use this to control the screen horizontally, eventually conditioning the opponent to try to roll or jump over it, both of which can be baited and punished. The whip is NOT disjointed, so the opponent can hit the whip to hurt you, thus exercising restraint with this move is very important.

Low comittment enough that Ferry can generally recover in time to anti air if it was jumped over.
This move can be low profiled or rolled, in which case, you can use 2M or 2U to thwart that.
Combos into 236H on counterhit only at all ranges

Level	Attribute
2

Clash Level 1

f.H

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
900	Mid	14	4	28	-15	-11

Similiar to f.M with more range and damage, but slower startup and higher recovery, making it much more committal than f.M. Ferry steps forwards as she uses this move, so it can be useful in keeping up pressure on a retreating foe. If your opponent happens to jump or roll when you press f.H you will be easily punished if they were close enough, making this move undesirable to use in neutral unless your opponent is very far.

Combos into 236H on hit at slightly less than round start range
Combos into 236H on counterhit at all ranges, as well as 236L if it can reach

Level	Attribute
3

Clash Level 2

2L

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
400	Low	6	3	9	-1	+3

Main button to mash out of pressure with, thanks to it not having a range limit unlike c.L. It has low range for a 2L though, so it can whiff against decently spaced close normals and specials. The lack of reward on this move without counterhit makes it a rather poor choice to use in pressure, as it doesn't link into f.L without counterhit. Similarly to c.L, this move can recover in time to block slow reversals, but the extra recovery on this move makes that much harder.

Links into c.L on hit, provided Ferry is still within c.L proximity range
Links into f.L on counterhit only

Level	Attribute
0

2M

Frames 1~2
Frames 3~5

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
600	Low	12	5	21	-11	-7

A very good long range poke which complements f.M well. 2M shares the range of f.M and not only does the hitbox hit low enough to beat low profiles and rolls, it also requires the opponent to block low, making it very difficult for them to approach or forcing them to commit to other options such as jumping. Compared to f.M, it is slower but not as slow as f.H, making this still comfortable to use at most ranges. You can also go under projectiles with this, punishing people who try to fireball in the midrange.

Links into 236H on counterhit only at all ranges

Level	Attribute
2

Clash Level 1

2H

Fubuki whip

Frames 1~3
Frames 4~6

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
900	All	14	6	21	-10	-6

Ferry’s dedicated anti air normal. This move is good for controlling the air space in front of her, but is not reliable when the opponent is directly above your head. In that case, consider another anti air option such as 623H or c.M. Due to being air blockable, this becomes a rather poor option against an opponent who is jumping and blocking to approach, in which case f.M and f.H become better far anti air options as they are air unblockable. Great combo filler, especially in juggles and Hinrichten routes.

Can combo into 236L or 236H on air hit, depending on height
Can additionally combo into 236M on air counterhit

Level	Attribute
3

2U

Fubuki whip

Frames 1~3
Frames 4~6

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
900	All	14	6	21	-10	-6

Incredible sweep. One of her better pokes, and one of the best sweeps in the game. Grants a hard knockdown on hit. You can use the hard knockdown to go for a superjump safejump with j.H or set up Geegee oki with 22X. Preferred meterless ender when in Hinrichten. This move also is often used as an alternative to 2L as the low complement in Ferry's high/low oki.

Level	Attribute
3

j.L

Ah gottem GGs

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
400	High/Air	7	4	Until L

Primary use of this move is in Ferry’s mixup game, as rising j.L is instant overhead that can hit the entire cast, even when crouching. To convert off of it, you will need to set it up with Geegee or Vergiften. Alternatively, if you are in Hinrichten, you can convert off of it without the need of a setup, by chaining j.L into j.4U. Without a proper setup or Hinrichten, using j.L as an instant overhead is highly unsafe, even on hit. This move is also useful as an air to air up close.

Level	Attribute
2

Clash Level 1

j.M

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
600	High/Air	9	4	Until L

Horizontal whip attack that is very useful for controlling air space. You can also use it to hit a standing opponent at the tip, just before landing far from them. The whip does have a hurtbox so be careful when throwing it out.

Level	Attribute
2

Clash Level 1

j.H

You spin me right round, baby

Frames 1~2
Frames 3~4

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
750	High/Air	10	4	Until L

Primary jump in normal. The whip is a part of her hurtbox, making it susceptible to anti airs if your opponent times it properly, however this can be rather difficult due to the very good range it boasts. The threat of this normal also potentially allows you to land without pressing it and punish an anti air attempt.

Level	Attribute
3

Clash Level 2

Unique Action

Ein Ball

5U

Free Chip

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
100×15	Mid	17	1×9,2×5,1	22	-2	+2

Performs a multi-hit attack that deals a substantial amount of chip damage if blocked close. It also gains a good chunk of meter if all hits are blocked and is only -2 on block. The majority of hits are point-blank, so you’ll want to dash up to them prior, but it is mostly disjointed so it can serve as a counterpoke. Its multi-hit property makes it extremely effective against armor moves with limited number of hits, such as Vaseraga's empowered tackle, by shredding through the armor and punishing it. The low recovery of this move makes it pretty safe to whiff. Surprisingly, it prorates really well, making it useful in some combos.

Level	Attribute
4

Spectral Dive

j.4U/5U/6U

j.5U
j.4U
j.6U

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
600	All	15 [13]	Until L+1	21[16]

Dive kick. Performs a midair dive attack. If this move hits close to the opponent's feet, it's possible to be plus. The angle the move goes in can be altered by inputting j.4U or j.6U, for a total of 3 different angles. j.5/6U have 2 hits which makes them easier to be positioned so that they are plus on block. When cornered, you can jump and input j.6U as a way to escape out (however, the opponent can smack you for this if they read it). In Hinrichten, you can use j.4U to convert off of instant overhead j.L. You can also use j.4/5/6U as a way to set up pressure in general and high/low mix on opponents in Hinrichten.

Level	Attribute
2

Clash Level 1
Can control direction by pressing j.4U, j.6U
j.5U and j.6U hit twice
[] indicates j.4U startup

Ghostswing

j.7U/8U

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
				Total 56

Hooks Ferry's whip to the stage ceiling and swings her forward. Primarily used as a mobility option to get around the stage. You can stop the swing early by inputting an air normal immediately, with the most preferable button being j.L for that purpose. You can also swing backwards by inputting j.7U. You do turn around for air normals after crossing up the opponent with this, unlike a regular jump.

Level	Attribute

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
1500	Throw	7	3	31		HKD

Forward throw slams the opponent to the ground, giving a hard knockdown afterwards. Midscreen, you can set up 22X to apply more pressure afterwards. In the corner, only 22H will work as the others go off screen.
Back throw has Beppo slam them to the other side, leaving them very close to Ferry. This is the preferred throw for okizeme afterwards midscreen due to this property, allowing for 22H oki.

Both throws can convert into Geegee if it was placed beforehand. If following up either throw into 22H, Ferry will be at a frame disadvantage. The threat of 623H can help deal with this, but this only converts into Geegee if the opponent is cornered.

Level	Attribute
0, 4

Air Throw

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
1500	Throw	5	5	Until L+6

Grabs the opponent and slams them back into the ground. Good air to air option. If Geegee was was set up prior, you can convert off of it afterwards.

Level	Attribute
0, 4

Overhead Attack

Frames 1~3
Frames 4~6

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
1000	High	26	6	17	-4	+1	4-39 Throw 10-37 Low 9-38 Airborne

Probably one of the worse universal overhead attacks in the game, due to it moving Ferry back as opposed to forward, making it hard to utilize in pressure or get much reward out of on counterhit. Luckily, it isn’t that big of a deal, as Ferry has a better overhead mixup anyway.

Level	Attribute
4

Special Moves

Gespenst

236X or 5S

Frames 1~2Frames 3~4
Frames 5~6
Frames 7~10

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block
236L	400	All	21	10	30	-4
236M	400	All	32	10	30	-4
236H	400	All	20	10	30	+2

Performs a whip attack. It has a slow start-up and even slower recovery, but it has a long reach and clashes with projectiles. If it hits, it can be followed up by Whip It Good or Heel. Any of the whips can be rolled through on reaction, leaving Ferry very vulnerable to a punish due to the high recovery, making this move quite reckless if used excessively and predictably.

L Whip

Fast startup, but lowest reach.

M Whip

M version has longer startup but also has more reach than the L version.

H Whip

H version has the same range as M version but is much faster and plus on block.

Version	Level	Attribute
236L	0
236M	0
236H	0

236L:

Cooldown 20F (Technical), Cooldown 200F (Easy)
Easy Input Damage: 300

236M:

Cooldown 20F (Technical), Cooldown 200F (Easy)
Easy Input Damage: 300

236H:

Cooldown 480F (Technical), Cooldown 600F (Easy)
Easy Input Damage: 300

Whip It Good

236X > X or S

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Heel

236X > 4X or 4S

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Beppo, Sic 'Em!

623X or 6S

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
1000	All	7	12	21	-16	KD
800, 500	All	13	3,9	21	-11	KD
450×3	Mid	11	3,3,6	39	-26	HKD	1~22 All

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Version	Level	Attribute
623L	3
623M	4
623H	4

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623M:
623H:

Trombe

214X or 4S

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit
750, 150×2	Mid	16	3×4	16	-5
550, 150×5	Mid	24	3×7	16	-3	KD
550, 150×5	Mid	16	3×7	16	-3	HKD

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Version	Level	Attribute
214L	2
214M	3
214H	3

214L:

Cooldown 20F (Technical), Cooldown 200F (Easy)
First hit that lands always does 700

214M:

Cooldown 20F (Technical), Cooldown 200F (Easy)
First hit that lands always does 550

214H:

Cooldown 480F (Technical), Cooldown 600F (Easy)
First hit that lands always does 550

Geegee, Get 'Em!

22X or 2S

"Go, my son, and hold down the neutral."

Damage	Guard	Startup	Recovery
500, 200×5	All	22	Total 45
500, 200×5	All	22	Total 45
200×5	All	45	Total 45

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Version	Level	Attribute
22L	2
22M	2
22H	2

22L:

Cooldown 172-207F (Technical), Cooldown 202-237F (Easy)
Easy Input Damage 400, 150×5
Cooldown starts when Geegee is done discharging

22M:

Cooldown 185-220F (Technical), Cooldown 215-250F (Easy)
Easy Input Damage 400, 150×5
Cooldown starts when Geegee is done discharging

22H:

Cooldown 584-696F (Technical), Cooldown 704-816F (Easy)
Easy Input Damage 150×5
Cooldown starts when Geegee is done discharging

Skybound Art

Vergiften

236236H or 236S

"GO, MY SON, AND HOLD DOWN THE NEUTRAL!"
Please hold this Dark Angel for a moment.

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
400×5	All	7+9		Total 41	+45	HKD

Skybound Art that launches a projectile. Releases a powerful orb that slowly bounces across the stage. Has some invincibility, but not frame 1 so it will not function as a reversal.

You can chase the projectile down to apply pressure and restrict the foe's movement options. But be aware that without some sort of setup or distance it is quite easy to to go under the orb and punish Ferry. Similar to Geegee, opponents can be thrown into this or opened up with high/low mixups to convert into it. Won't dissappear even if you get hit after it has come out.

Also serves as amazing combo filler when you have the meter to spend. Since the orb is guaranteed to come out after the super flash, it also serves as a very strong reactionary anti-air option. If the opponent ends up air blocking, you can time a c.H to hit them as they descend for an air unblockable.

Level	Attribute
4

Clash level: 8

Hinrichten

214214H or 214S

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Super Skybound Art

Aetheryte Requiescat

236236U or 236S+U

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