GBVS/Percival

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Overview

Percival is a pressure heavy character whose playstyle ramps up as he picks up momentum throughout the course of matches, effectively swinging the tide into his favor.

Percival Percival is a slow footsies-rushdown character who pressures the opponent by charging up stocks to empower his big special moves.

Pros

Cons

Well Rounded: Percival is blessed with strong normals, whiff punish tools, and a passable fireball as well as a good meterless reversal on defense.
Pressure: long reaching L normals and spaced Anzünden give Percival strong and consistent pressure up close and midscreen. He can also capitalize on conditioned opponents with X-Seele, a command grab that he can combo off of.
Whiff Punishment: his aforementioned strong normals convert into high damage and a knockdown with Zerreissen.
Damage: Percival's damage is above average and becomes extremely high if he has Träumerei stocks or lands a counterhit.

Sluggish: while long-ranged, Percival's normals have slow recovery and Anzünden projectiles don't travel far without stocks, making it difficult to contest zoners at certain ranges.
Resource Reliant: Percival's whiff punish ability and pressure is greatly lessened without Träumerei orbs available.

By using 22X, Percival gains a number of Träumerei Orbs, 1 from 22L, 3 from 22M, and 5 from 22H. He can store a total of 5 Orbs and it cannot overflow. The next time he uses an M or H special, besides for Träumerei itself, the special will be powered up, increasing its damage and changing its properties.



Health
10000
Prejump
4f
Backdash
22f
Backshift
High Recovery (30f)
Unique Movement Options
Lord's Strike

Normal Moves

c.L

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
400	Mid	5	3	6	+2	+6

5 frames, the fastest button.

This is where the party starts. The damage this move leads to isn't much, but being +2 on block is good enough to merit its use in combination with its speed.

Level	Attribute
0

c.M

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
700	Mid	7	3	12	0	+4

0 on block, decent for pressure.

This move is Percival's pressure normal out of c.L range. It's really good vs. Charlotta, as it completely shuts down her Noble Strategy.

Also a good button to anti air opponents when in proximity range.

Level	Attribute
2

c.H

Welcome to punish city

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
1200	Mid	10	6	15	-2	+2

Only -2, it looks worse than it is.

This is where the damage starts. On counterhit Percival is +14; you can link it into another c.H OR f.H when not close enough. If you don't get a counterhit, you still get a beefy combo in the corner and above-average damage midscreen. Its long active frames lend it to being a decent meaty, in theory the maximum frame advantage is +3 on block and +7 on hit, enough for a c.M.

Level	Attribute
4

Auto Combo

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
c.XX	350	Mid	9	3	15	-3	+1
c.XXX	350	Mid	12	3	18	-4	0

It's an autocombo. Useful midscreen as combo filler and sometimes useful in the corner to gain height in EX Platzen combos.

Version	Level	Attribute
c.XX	2
c.XXX	3

c.XX:
c.XXX:

f.L

Frame 6
Frame 7~8

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
400	Mid	6	3	15	-5	-1

Whiffs on crouchers at max range.

This move is a lot better than it looks. It's very fast and very long compared to most other f.L attacks. It has enough hitstun to combo into Zerreissen with stocks, which makes it very good as a whiff punish tool.

Level	Attribute
1

f.M

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
700	Mid	9	5	16	-6	-2

This is it. This is the button. It's fast, scooches Percival forwards, special cancels, and it has massive range. It's an excellent whiff punish and combo tool midscreen. Using this move in the corner alongside Anzünden is very tricky to get out of, and it is a cornerstone of his corner pressure.

Level	Attribute
2

f.H

It's still my turn

Frame 12~14
Frame 15~17

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
1100	Mid	12	6	26	-15	-11

Percival's defining move.
Crushingly massive range.
Lingering hurtbox.

Percy's f.H is by far his biggest button, as it hits nearly 3/4 of the screen. This button is ridiculous, but it has some downsides to complement its massive range, primarily its hurtbox. The hurtbox is active before the hitbox is, leading to some weird-looking interactions where he gets hit by a button a screen away. It's not just when the move starts up, either. The hurtbox lingers far after it looks like it would be over, allowing for easy whiff punishes by most of the cast. To counteract these weaknesses, all you have to do is make sure it doesn't whiff. If it gets blocked, you can cancel into Dodge (4G), Light Träumerei, or any version of Anzünden to stay safe.

Level	Attribute
3

2L

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
400	Low	6	3	6	+2	+6

Percival's primary close-range pressure tool. It's plus on block and hits low, what more could you ask for?

Level	Attribute
0

2M

Does not hit low

Frame 7~9
Frame 10~11

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
700	Mid	7	5	13	-3	+1

Combos from 2L on crouchers.
Great as a counterpoke after f.M.
Does not hit low.

Percival's 2M is good on its own, but its main purpose is to act as a complement to f.M. It hits lower where f.M would whiff at the cost of less range, but f.M > 2M can catch people trying to punish f.M at a distance.

Level	Attribute
2

2H

Frame 11~12
Frame 13~15

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
1000	Mid	11	5	24	-12	-8

While it is a decent anti-air, it's a really slow one that's also cursed with a bad hurtbox. Where it really shines is in combos, as it allows 236L > 2H to loop on an airborne opponent in the corner. If you land it as a counter hit AA, canceling into 214L or 214M allows you to pick what side you want to end up on and still get a combo.

Patch 1.2 inproved the hitbox AND hurtbox of this move, making it a lot stronger and more reliable

Level	Attribute
3

2U

Shorter reach than one would expect

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
700	Low	7	6	21	-12	HKD

Universal sweep. Decent range and speed though nothing impressive. Can be special cancelled, provides a way to safely charge up stocks with Träumerei. Also sets up for a safe jump. One of the main ways to continue a combo after Heavy Anzünden in the corner or Schneiden(with stock).

Level	Attribute
2

j.L

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
400	High/Air	5	Until L	0

Active until landing.

Easy safejump tool and Percy's fastest air normal. Can be used as a last-minute jump-in, but j.M is better all around.

Level	Attribute
1

j.M

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
550	High/Air	7	6	Until L

Can cross up.

This is your main jump in as it has decent hitstun, blockstun, and it can cross up. It doesn't have great horizontal range in front of Percival, but j.H fills that niche nicely.

Level	Attribute
1

j.H

The jump-in of a king

The jump-in of a king

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
800	High/Air	10	6	Until L

Really good at catching people using far buttons to AA.

The big jump in. Not useful for much outside that. Notable as Percival's longest-range air-to-air attack.

Patch 1.2 improved the startup of this move, making it better as an air-to-air.

Level	Attribute
2

j.U

Entirely unrewarding

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
800	All	20	Until L+1	12		KD

Not an overhead, can be blocked while crouching. But can be useful for changing jump in timing and baiting out a 2H. Other than that, it's minus on block and gets you a knockdown on hit.

Level	Attribute
2

Clash Level 1

Unique Action

X-Seele

5U

An extra grab is a precious rarity afforded only to the rich.

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
0	Throw	14	3	41		+12

Counts as 2 hits for damage scaling purposes

Doesn't deal any damage, but can be followed up with additional attacks. If opponent is in corner can follow up with proximity normal, otherwise can use a far normal like f5H to convert into a knockdown or a super. This move is complemented by Macht as it beats blocking as opposed to c.L beating mashing.

As of v1.2, Percival is now +12 after 5U, allowing for a f.H to link midscreen, while also making the c.H in the corner easier and other options midscreen such as f.M and 2U more consistent.

Level	Attribute
0, 4

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

Forward throw, reminiscent of a certain flaming swordswoman
Back throw, break their spine

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

A faster but less rewarding version of 5U. Leaves the opponent pretty far away from Percival, which can be good or bad depending on the matchup. Backthrow switches sides and keep the opponent close to Percival, and allows for a meaty Macht anywhere. Forward throw in the corner allows for a safejump by super jumping immediately afterwards. Alternatively, if you want stocks you can 22M midscreen and 22L > c.H in the corner for a meaty as well.

Level	Attribute
0, 4

Air Throw

Callout AA and not much more

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

This move isn't seen very much as 2H CH AA combos typically deal far more damage. It's a good tool to have, but Percy has stronger ones.

Level	Attribute
0, 4

Overhead Attack

Shorter range than one would expect

Frame 26~28
Frame 29~31

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
1000	High	26	6	17	-4	+1	4-40 Throw 12-37 Low 11-39 Airborne

Percival's Universal Overhead has less range than it looks with how his sword bends, but by no means does that make it bad. Percival has a lot of ways to set up a meaty UOH, most of which involve a combo with H Platzen.

Level	Attribute
4

Special Moves

Träumerei

22X or 2S

The win condition

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block
22L	400	Mid	11	14	12	-13
22M	400	Mid	11	28	12	-27
22H	400	Mid	11	38	12	-37

Percival's most important move. Stores orbs that enhance M and H versions of skills. L stores one orb, M stores 3, and H stores 5. The number of orbs stored will be displayed under Percival's HP bar. These have hitbox directly above him that can be used to juggle opponents mid-combo. The L version is also a good move to cancel into off a f.H.

Version	Level	Attribute
22L	1
22M	1
22H	1

22L:

Cooldown: 20F (Technical) 200F (Easy)
Gains 1 Orb

22M:

Cooldown: 20F (Technical) 200F (Easy)
Gains 3 Orb

22H:

Cooldown: 480F (Technical) 600F (Easy)
Gains 5 Orb

Anzünden

236X or 5S

Initial hitbox
Later active frames

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit
236L	900→800	All	22	Total 53	-7	-3
236M	900→800 [1000→900]	All	22	Total 53	-7	-3[KD]
236H	350×2+400→300×2+400 [400×3→350×2+400]	All	19	Total 53	0	+4[HKD]

Percival swings his sword and launches a projectile that travels along the ground. The slow speed and way it travels along the ground makes this a really hard move to dodge, and if there's any amount of distance between you and your opponent, it will be meaty enough to be plus. Since it has slower startup and Percival's hurtbox extends below and in front of him, it is prone to end up trading with other normals such as f.M.

Data in [] is for when it consumes a Träumerei orb.

L Version

Travels to about f.H range and stops fizzles out.
Doesn't take a stock.

M Version

Travels farther than the L version, and travels fullscreen with a stock.
Takes a stock when one is available.

H Version

Travels similarly to the M version, but is slower and even at point blank.
Takes a stock when one is available.

Version	Level	Attribute
236L	2
236M	2
236H	2

236L:

Damage decreases as projetiles moves forward (see →)
Cooldown: 42-69F (Technical) 42-69F (Easy)
Easy input damage: 800→700

236M:

Values in [] are when using an Orb
Damage decreases as projetiles moves forward (see →)
Cooldown: 45-56F (Technical) 65-76F (Easy)
Easy input damage: 800→700 [900→800]

236H:

Values in [] are when using an Orb
Damage decreases as projetiles moves forward (see →)
Cooldown: 520-523F (Technical) 640-643F (Easy)
Easy input damage: 350×3→300×3 [400×3→350×3]

Platzen

623X or 6S

623M/623H dash

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
623L	700, 400	Mid, All	9	2(2)6	37	-26	KD	1~12 All
623M	300,700,400 [300,700,120×5]	Mid×2, All	11	17[21]	37[49]	-24 [-40]	KD	1~10 All, 11~27 Strike/Throw [11~31 Strike/Throw]
623H	300,600,200×3 [300,700,100×7]	Mid	9	26[28]	40[43]	-33 [-38]	HKD	1~8 All, 9~13 Strike/Throw

Performs a rising attack that cannot be blocked by midair foes immediately after start-up. M/H version advances Percival forward before rising. Rises higher and deals increased damage with a Träumerei orb but also makes the move more unsafe on block.

Data in [] is for when it consumes a Träumerei orb.

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

623L:

Cooldown: 20F (Technical) 200F (Easy)
Clash Level 14 (Technical) 10 (Easy)

623M:

Cooldown: 20F (Technical) 200F (Easy)
Clash Level 16 (Technical) 10 (Easy)

623H:

Cooldown: 480F (Technical) 600F (Easy)
Clash Level 18 (Technical) 10 (Easy)

Lord's Strike

214X or 4S

Version	Startup	Recovery
214L	11	Total 32
214M	11	Total 32
214H	11	Total 27

Performs a forward dash that can be canceled into various skills while in motion. M/H version enhances follow-up skills upon consuming a Träumerei orb. M version and H version are generally the same when not Träumerei empowered, but H version does more damage and allows the 214H~L to be -1 on block instead of -8

Version	Level	Attribute
214L
214M
214H

214L:

Cooldown: 20F (Technical) 200F (Easy)

214M:

Cooldown: 20F (Technical) 200F (Easy)

214H:

Cooldown: 480F (Technical) 600F (Easy)

Schneiden

Lord's Strike > L

Hits low but minus on hit without an Orb

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit
214L > L	800	Low	7	3	20	-6	-2
214M > L	800 [850]	Low	7	3	20	-6	-2 [KD]
214H > L	850 [900]	Low	7	3	20	-4	0 [HKD]

Performs a low slash attack during Lord's Strike. When enhanced with a Träumerei orb, it'll cause knockdown upon connecting.

Data in [] is for when it consumes a Träumerei orb.
214H!~L launches, but only allows c.L in the corner.
on CH, 214H~L It allows a link into c.M, 2M, or 2U making it very good for people who will challenge you after moves like f.M and f.H.

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

214L > L:

Clash Level 3

214M > L:

Values in [] are when using an Orb
Clash Level 3

214H > L:

Clash Level 3

Macht

Lord's Strike > M

Plus on block mid, explodes people on counterhit

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit
214L > M	1400	Mid	20	6	21	+2	KD
214M > M	1400 [1700]	Mid	20	6	21	+2	KD[HKD]
214H > M	1500 [1800]	Mid	17	6	21	+2	HKD

Performs a downward slash attack during Lord's Strike. Very good frame advantage, so Percival can start his shenanigans before the opponent recovers even on block, with a guess between throw/5U and mashing. When enhanced with a Träumerei orb, causes an unrecoverable knockdown.

Data in [] is for when it consumes a Träumerei orb.
Every version of Macht launches different on CH, 214L/M~M allows a c.M juggle, 214M/H!~M allows a c.H or a 2H juggle

Version	Level	Attribute
214L > M	4
214M > M	4
214H > M	3

214L > M:

Values in [] are when using an Orb
Clash Level 3

214M > M:

Values in [] are when using an Orb
Clash Level 3

214H > M:

Values in [] are when using an Orb
Clash Level 3

Zerreissen

Lord's Strike > H

Whiff punish converter
Clean Hit

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit
214L > H	1400	Mid	10 [4]	3	52	-16	KD
214M > H	1400 [2000→1500]	Mid	10 [4]	3[9]	52	-16 [-4]	KD
214H > H	1500 [2300→1500]	Mid	9 [4]	3	52	-16 [-4]	HKD

Performs a piercing attack during Lord's Strike. When enhanced with a Träumerei orb, it'll cause more damage if it connects at close range, as indicated by a zoom-in effect. This is the move you want to combo into when you hit a far normal.

Data in [] is for when it consumes a Träumerei orb.

Version	Level	Attribute
214L > H	4
214M > H	4
214H > H	4

214L > H:

Values in [] are when using an Orb

214M > H:

Values in [] are when using an Orb

214H > H:

Values in [] are when using an Orb

Skybound Art

Lohenwolf

236236H or 236S

Charge for an unblockable
Clean Hit

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
3600→2600	Mid [Unblockable]	6+7~146	6	30	-18	HKD

Performs a powerful advancing attack that can be charged by holding down the button. If fully charged, this skill becomes unblockable. Since it covers a long range, it can be used as both a combo finished or a counter from afar. However, it will not hit at full-screen. The simple input version of this super makes the cinematic trigger smaller, but this typically doesn't matter when confirming out of a poke.

Min Damage: Technical 900→650, Simple 540→390

Level	Attribute
4

Clash Level: 25 (Technical) 20 (Easy)

Super Skybound Art

Feuerrote Krone

236236U or 236S+U

Charge for more damage

Activation/charging hitbox
Initial projectile hitbox
Later projectile hitbox

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	On-Block	On-Hit	Invuln
3800→2900 [4800→3800]	Mid, All	9+7	37~91	Total 143~197	-18	HKD

Unleashes a spiral of flames from the hilt of Percival's sword that deals additional hits when holding down the button. If this skill connects at close range, Percival will perform an enhanced version for increased damage. This move can be hard to combo into from midscreen juggles because of the flame spiral causing them to fall out. This leads to it being very unsafe as the opponent will typically tech through the fireball itself.

This super can be charged, which increases the hits of the initial tornado from a minimum 6 hits to a maximum of 12 hits. When charged for 6-11 hits, the final hit will do 1900 but when fully charged to 12 hits, the final hit will do 2000.
When not at close range, the final swing will fire a bigger version of Anzünden that travels full screen. In certain situations in the corner, you can combo off this when setup properly.

Min Damage: Technical 950→580[1160→760], Simple 760→580[960→760]

Level	Attribute
4

Clash Level: 35 (Technical) 30 (Easy)

Colors

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