GBVSR/Eustace

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Overview

Overview
Stoic Erune "Weapon Contractor" of The Society; a mysterious organizaion who looks to put down any grave threats to Sky Realm by whatever means necessary. Wielding his Seal Weapon Flamek, Eustace excels at locking down the opponent with his projectile gunfire, command dash follow-ups and Rat Race grenade oki and pressure. On top of his already strong offense, he can use the simplified inputs for Flamek Thunder and Slow Kill to execute blockstrings and combos which would otherwise be very difficult or impossible. Although he's strong when it's his turn, his strengths are offset by his lack of a meterless reversal and generally low damage output. Good reads and awareness are required to fully make Eustace shine as an offensive powerhouse.
Eustace
GBVSR Eustace Portrait.png
Health
16000
Prejump
4f
Backdash
18f
Unique Movement Options
Close Combat

 Eustace is a mid-range Zoner set apart by his strong projectiles and pokes, extensive juggles and dangerous pressure.

Pros
Cons
  • Strong neutral: A variety of good pokes, projectiles that hit at different timings and advancing moves give Eustace a fantastic neutral game.
  • Godlike pressure: In addition to his top-of-class 2L and high speed projectiles, every one of Eustace's specials is geared towards offense and nearly all EX and charged versions grant him advantage on block.
  • Great conversions with Rat Race+: With EX grenade set, Eustace can convert almost any hit into a highly damaging combo from anywhere on screen.
  • No meterless reversal: Eustace can have a tough time getting out of pressure as he has no meterless, frame 1 invincible reversal.
  • Reliance on grenade: A lot of Eustace's kit is enabled by Rat Race+, and if it's on cooldown he loses access to his high damage conversions, and his pressure becomes significantly weaker. Eustace may be forced to spend meter to compensate, resulting in him guzzling up resources and not having them for a better situation.
  • Polarizing Matchups: Has many matchups where characters can easily deal with his options, forcing Eustace into unfavorable, risk-heavy gameplans.


Unique Mechanic: Rat Race Grenades
The H version of Rat Race causes the grenade to stick to the opponent. Eustace's gunshot moves and projectiles will cause the grenade to detonate for a combo, a hard knockdown, or massively improved frame advantage on block.

Normal Moves

c.L

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
600 Mid 5 3 6 +4 +8

Standard Granblue c.L. Combos into itself, 2L and f.L on hit and 2M on crouching hit. Eustace's fastest normal so it's his go-to abare normal, and also his best link from 2L so long as he's in range to combo into it. Its frame advantage means it can also be used for pressure, but it's generally outshined by Eustace's amazing 2L for this purpose.

c.M

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1100 Mid 7 3 13 -1 +3

Eustace's c.M is slightly slower than the average c.M at 7f startup, meaning it will only link from 66L on counter-hit or crouch hit. Despite this, it still finds use in frame traps and as a slightly faster close-range punish tool than c.H.

Combos into 623H on CH, notable when punishing moves like dodges or when used as a frametrap.

c.H

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1600 Mid 9 5 17 -3 +1

Eustace's most damaging normal. It also does the most grounded hitstun of any of his buttons, making it the only way to combo into 623H on a standing opponent. This makes c.H great combo filler, and Eustace's optimal grounded punish starter so long as he's in range to use it. Its high blockstun also makes it good if Eustace's opponent has been conditioned to respect his blockstrings.

Devastating on counter-hit, and Eustace can easily frame trap into it from c.L and 66L, though the former can be interrupted with an abare throw. Eustace can also meaty c.H for up to +3 frame advantage.

Triple Attack

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
c.XX 700 Mid 9 3 15 -3 +1
c.XXX 1000 Mid 12 3 18 -4 0
c.XX6M 1000 Low 12 - - -4 SKD
c.XX6H 1000 High 18 - - -4 +1

c.XX

  • Second hit of a Triple Attack.

c.XXX

  • Safe, uninteresting ender. No notable attributes.

c.XX6M

  • Low Triple Attack ender.

c.XX6H

  • Overhead Triple Attack ender.

f.L

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
600 Mid 6 3 9 +1 +5

A high kick that looks similar to Zeta's and Djeeta's f.Ls, but it more consistently connects against crouching opponents. Eustace's far-range 6f punish. Also useful for combos as its Eustace's only way to convert into a knockdown from 2L without cooldowns, and its also his best link from 623H on standing opponents. If f.L connects, 214M will combo on hit, allowing for high damage and corner carry if Eustace's opponent has 623H stuck on them.

On CH, f.L will link into 2M, but despite its good frame advantage on block and hit, Eustace will have a bit of trouble utilising his f.L in pressure due to the high hitbox and his short 2M.

f.M

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
900 Mid 8 3 18 -6 -2

Eustace's go-to fast poke due to a great combination of speed and range. f.M is a decent linking normal, being just fast enough to link from c.L while being significantly longer than 2M. f.M also makes for a decent spacing trap, but generally outshined in this use by f.H. On hit, it combos into 214M except at near-maximum range, and it will frame trap into 5U at any range for high reward.

f.H

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
f.H 1300 Mid 9 3 23 -9 -5
f.HH 700 Mid 4 6 20 -9 [+5] Air Tech(+17)[SKD]
  • By pressing H again, Eustace fires off a shot from the extended gun which can set off the H Rat Race grenade. Values in [] indicate advantage when 623H is triggered.
  • The followup cannot be canceled into special moves.

Decent poke with a built-in follow-up for free extra damage and a knockdown, though attempting to confirm into a special or 5U is preferable due to the poor reward from f.H without grenade set.

f.H's main use in neutral is as a long-ranged anti-air, crushing jumps spaced to make Eustace's 2H whiff. Though f.M covers similar space, f.H's lower hurtbox and more consistent reward on air hit makes it generally more reliable for this.

f.H is also a great button for frame traps, being fast enough to beat lights if used after a blocked c.L. In combos, f.H is commonly used to extend juggles as Eustace's highest damaging far normal, with high untech time that allows Eustace to combo into 5U.

The follow-up can be used on whiff, and can make this button harder to whiff punish.

2L

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
400 Low 6 3 10 -2 +2

A long-ranged low that chains into c.L and f.L. 2L can frame trap into either of Eustace's other lights using a delay cancel, meaning he can start pressure with a low and then utilise c.L/f.L's good frame advantage to continue his blockstrings.

2L is Eustace's fastest low and makes for a solid check to opponents walking back on their defense, but doesn't have much use outside of this.

2M

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
900 Mid 7 3 15 -3 +1

2M is an abare and combo tool, linking from c.L on normal hit, f.L on counter hit, and 66L on crouching/counter hit. Also solid for catching Cross-Overs due to its low hitbox, and is a relatively fast way to stick a hitbox in front of Eustace to beat 66Ls.

2H

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
2H 1300 Mid 11 5 23 -12 -8
2HH 700 Mid 4 - - -12[+2] -[SKD]
  • By pressing H again, Eustace fires off a shot from the extended gun which can set off the Rat Race+ grenade. Values in [] indicate advantage when 623H is triggered.
  • The followup cannot be canceled into special moves.

The first of Eustace's designated anti-airs, and the most rewarding of the lot. There are many ways to convert 2H into a combo if it hits as an anti-air, but they can be inconsistent depending on whether it counter-hits or not. To get around this, Eustace can cancel straight into 214L, then either Brake if he sees a CH or Stunlight/Assault Knife if he doesn't.

2H also has the highest untech time of any of Eustace's normals and is not proximity-dependent, making it great in juggles. In this case, it's commonly used to set up a 623H combo ender when Eustace's opponent is too far for him to get c.H, or to set up a fairly tricky meaty Assault Knife extension.

2HH is highly active and can be used to beat out anti-air bait divekicks even if you whiff 2H. However, it is not any safer on block unless you have a 623H set up, and in fact locks Eustace out of special cancels that make the move actually safe on block. It does leave him at a slight advantage if it sets off a grenade, however.

2U

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1000 Low 10 6 20 -11 SKD

Eustace's sweep; 2U is significantly slower than most other sweeps, but has increased range to compensate for it. It's also technically Eustace's longest normal, and it can be used as a low poke to catch people walking back or attempting to 6G through his fireballs, and very occasionally in niche combos where he's too far for any other normal to reach in time.

2U's hard knockdown on ground hit is useful to set up Eustace's grenade setplay, but is generally poor as a combo starter despite it being one of his very limited ways to launch an opponent.

Dash Normals

66L

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
600 Mid 8 3 10 +2 +6

Confirms into f.L on hit, 2M on crouching hit. 2M grants additional range for the confirm, but will also not always be in range. Confirms from everywhere with 5M on counter hit. Can also hit meaty if done from farther away, allowing it to be up to +4 on regular block.

66M

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
600 High 28 4 17 -4 +1

66M is a slow, but safe on block overhead that goes airborne early, meaning it can be used bait throws. Despite it being only +1 on hit, 66M becomes very high reward if timed to combo into a 623U launch, and it will also link into c.L on CH for a full conversion.

  • Forces crouch on hit

66H

Air Normals

j.L

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
600 High 5 Until L 0
  • Active until landing

j.L is Eustace's fastest air button, and also his only crossup button. Just like other j.Ls, it can also be used to preempt reactive air throws.

Can be used in very difficult 623U F-Shiki okizeme setups that require multiple frame perfect inputs.

j.M

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
800 High 7 7

j.M horizontally reaches the farthest out of Eustace's air buttons, making it his best air-to-air. It can also be used as a jump-in against further opponents, but the hitbox is pretty high up, meaning Eustace has to press pretty late for it to actually connect.

j.H

j.U

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1000 Mid 15 6 Until L+7 -16[0] KD[HKD]
  • After Eustace fires the shot, he is bounced up and backwards, and cannot act until landing.
  • Completely stalls air momentum before the shot.
  • Can set off H Rat Race grenade. Values in [] indicate advantage when 623H is triggered.

j.U is a throw and anti-air bait that can be fairly difficult to punish depending on spacing.

j.U can be used to disengage from preemptive jumps early if Eustace doesn't see his opponent commit to a move that a jump-in will punish, or late into a jump to punish attempted 2Hs. It can also be used as a throw bait, though it's not difficult to punish if used this way, and is very low reward if Eustace's opponent doesn't have a 623H grenade attached to them.


Unique Action

Stay Tonight

5U

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
5U 800 Mid 19 3 20 -6 -2
5UU 600(800) Mid 5~23 (24) 3 20 -6[+8] Air Tech(+20)[HKD]
  • Follow-up sets off H Rat Race grenade, but the first hit does not. Values in [] indicate advantage when 623H is triggered.

Eustace steps forward and strikes with the barrel of the Flamek Thunder. Pressing Unique Action again shoots the Thunder. The follow-up shot can be charged to delay the attack and increase damage, and the second shot will also set off a Rat Race+ grenade.

Useful for frame traps and closing distance, with 5UU being safe on block due to pushback. 5UU doesn't knock down but forces your opponent in an auto-tech quite close to you, so you can run up and continue your offense on hit. On block, 5UU can be delayed for a frame trap, or cancelled into immediately for a safe, true blockstring. Once he has his opponent respecting the frametrap, Eustace can omit 5UU as a pressure ender and instead run up and throw them.

5U[U] launches and can be linked into f.L. This is a rare starter, but 5U combos into 5U[U] on CH, making it a powerful frame trap.


Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
2500 Throw 4 3 26 HKD(+44)[HKD]

Eustace's throws are potent mixup options due to Rat Race+ allowing them to start combos if it is attached.

Back throw is generally Eustace's preferred throw midscreen if positioning is irrelevant, as it leaves his opponent closer for better oki, and a better combo if his opponent has a grenade stuck on them. From forward throw, Eustace has to perform an extremely difficult link into a running f.H for a proper combo midscreen, while back throw allows him to continue the juggle trivially using 2H.

Air Throw

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
2500 Throw 5 5 Until L+6 HKD[HKD]
  • Sets off the grenade from H Rat Race.
    • Eustace will have 15 frames to continue a juggle if this triggers a grenade.

Anti-air that's immune to air stalling, but useful otherwise as Eustace's 2H isn't winning any awards. If your opponent somehow has a grenade stuck to them as you land this, you can follow it up with a combo using f.H or any of Eustace's fireballs midscreen, and c.H in corner.

Raging Strike

Raging Chain

Brave Counter


Special Moves

Slow Kill

GBVS Upfireball.png [2]8X (Chargable) or 5S

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
[2]8L 700 All 15~26 Total 40~51 -7[+10] -3[HKD]
[2]8M 700 All 15~26 Total 40~51 -7[+10] -3[HKD]
[2]8H 500×2 All 13~23 Total 39~50 -2[+15] HKD[HKD]
[2]8[L] 400×2 All 27 Total 52 +9[+25] +13[HKD]
[2]8[M] 400×2 All 27 Total 52 +9[+25] +13[HKD]
[2]8[H] 300×4 All 24 Total 51 +11[+25] HKD[HKD]
  • Sets off H Rat Race grenade. Values in [] indicate advantage when 623H is triggered.
  • Can be charged for an extra hit and more damage.
  • Eustace is in CH state during recovery.

Eustace aims his gun downward and ricochets a shot off of the ground. One of Eustace's myriad ways to extend his pressure, as all three versions of [2]8[X] grant great frame advantage if blocked. Although it's not too difficult to react to it due to its unique animation, Eustace can release the projectile early in the charge for to bait a mash out.

In neutral Slow Kill is generally much slower to reach enemies than Flamek Thunder, which allows Eustace to mix up his projectile timings against opponents attempting to use dodges or particularly cross-overs to bypass his zoning, as the projectile also beats the low profile that comes with 6G. It can also potentially catch jumps, though it's not as reliable as air throwing or 2H in any regard. The projectile's unique trajectory will often allow shots outside of point blank to be plus on block or hit, and if the Eustace player recognises this, they can take the opportunity to close the distance and start pressure.

Version Cooldown Level
Lvl 0 Lvl 1 Lvl 2 Lvl 3 Lvl 4
Hitstun (Ground Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Hit) 14 16 18 20 22
Untechable (Air Counter Hit) 28 32 36 40 44
Blockstun (Ground) 10 12 14 16 18
Blockstun (Air) 19 21 23 25 27
Hitstop 10 10 12 14 16
Counter Hit Hitstop +2 +2 +4 +8 +12
Counter Hit Skybound Gauge gain
[2]8L
[2]8M
[2]8H
[2]8[L]
[2]8[M]
[2]8[H]

[2]8L:

  • Sets off Rat Race+


[2]8M:

  • Sets off Rat Race+


[2]8H:

  • Sets off Rat Race+


[2]8[L]:

  • Sets off Rat Race+


[2]8[M]:

  • Sets off Rat Race+


[2]8[H]:

  • Sets off Rat Race+

Flamek Thunder

GBVS Upfireball.png [4]6X (Chargable) or 6S

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
[4]6L 800 All 13~24 - -4[+9] -4[SKD]
[4]6M 800 All 15~26 - -6[+9] -4[SKD]
[4]6H 400,400,400 All 13~24 - +3[+20] +7[SKD]
  • Sets off H Rat Race grenade. Values in [] indicate advantage when 623H is triggered.

A faster-than average fireball in both startup and velocity. Both [4]6L and [4]6M are very spammable and good at winning fireball wars, but are both very unsafe on block. [4]6H, on the other hand, grants some frame advantage, and can be used to extend combos and pressure. Both [4]6L and [4]6H will combo from literally any normal.

Eustace's low stance during this attack can allow him to low profile higher-hitting fireballs, such as Avatar Belial's 5U and Metera's Starry Sky (High).

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
[4]6[L] 1000 All 25 Total 52 -1[+16] +3[HKD]
[4]6[M] 1000 All 27 Total 60 -7[+10] KD[HKD]
[4]6[H] 1200 All 25~45 Total 50~70 +7[+18] HKD[HKD]
  • Sets off H Rat Race grenade. Values in [] indicate advantage when 623H is triggered.

[4]6[X] is effectively a laser. All versions will pierce through and destroy other projectiles to hit the opponent, though multi-hit projectiles won't be completely destroyed even by [4]6[H]. [4]6[L] is much safer on block than its uncharged counterpart, [4]6[M] will grant a soft knockdown on hit, and [4]6[H] grants a hard knockdown and wallbounces.

[4]6[H] can be held to further throw off opponent's dodge/cross-over attempts.

Close Combat

GBVS Charge.png 214X or 4S

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
214L Total 40
214M 500 Mid 16~25 6 16 -7 -3
214H 500 Mid 15~26 6 16 -7 -3
  • 214L is cancellable into followups from frame 9
  • 214H is cancellable into followups from frame 5

Eustace's command dash.

214L only moves and can be cancelled into 5 follow-up actions (see below). It can be used to fake out a 214M frametrap and go for pressure extensions or a throw, or in neutral to advance with immediate access to Close Combat follow-ups.

214M ends in a knife attack and then allows follow-ups, apart from Brake. Startup varies based on distance travelled. 214M is Eustace's main combo tool from L/M buttons and allows him to get a decent knockdown with Takedown, or extend combos with Stunlight.

214H can be cancelled before or after the knife strike, but Brake must be used before the strike. Startup varies based on distance travelled.

Close Combat Followups

Close Combat > X

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
214X > G Total 16
  • Values in [] indicate advantage when 623H is triggered.
  • Values in () indicate frame data when each followup is used from 214H specifically.

Stunlight

Eustace stops in place and fires a quick flash. Useful for ending pressure in a frame trap, and combos on crouching CH (or standing CH if you somehow manage to get it from 214L). During a juggle 214H~L is also very useful for combo extensions. Is very advantageous if it sets off a 623H set, so feel free to continue pressure if that happens. Using this follow-up from 214H grants slightly more advantage than the normal versions.


Takedown

A low slide. Leaves Eustace very vulnerable but travels far. As it hits low, it can be used to catch opponents off-guard in neutral and is generally a better combo ender than 214X~H for oki.


Assault Knife

Eustace's anti-air attack. Invulnerable on startup but like the DPs it emulates, it is only air unblockable if used from 214H. Highest damaging combo ender from 214M and 214H, and if used from 214H, grants a combo extension in the corner on opponents juggled high enough. Slightly less disadvantageous on block if used from 214H, but only if the opponent stand blocks.


Spreadshot

Eustace hops backward and shoots downward. Has some invuln. The attack is slow, but can be used to create distance. Slightly advantageous on block but puts Eustace too far to take advantage of it. Likely the lowest commitment of all follow-ups, but if overused, your opponent can air throw you on prediction. If it sets off a 623H set, it's advantageous enough for you to continue pressure, or even pick up for a combo if it hits.


Brake

By pressing G, Eustace will stop the dash. This has to be done before the strike of the H version and is unavailable from the M version. To guarantee an empty 214X, use 214L instead.

Rat Race

GBVS SpecialProjectile.png 623X or 2S

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
623L 200,600 Mid 28 53,2 Total 53 -4 0
623M 200,600 Mid 24 Total 46 -4 0
623H 800, 800 Mid 21 Total 47 +2 +6

Eustace tosses a grenade. The grenade has different properties depending on what version is used, with the H version sticking to the opponent. Mostly useful as a setplay tool, but can see some use in neutral to control space.


623L
  • Explodes on impact with your opponent or the ground.

In neutral it has potential use as a slower projectile to call out people attempting to dodge or cross-over your other fireballs.

Can also be used as a potential fakeout for people expecting 623M in pressure. The typical response to M Rat Race is to dodge on reaction, but 623L is slow enough that it will CH such attempts and allow Eustace to combo.


623M
  • Hits once, then explodes.
    • If it does not connect to its opponent before touching the ground, it will ground bounce before exploding.
  • +4 if you dodge after 623M(1) is blocked and they block 623M(2)

Goes the furthest out of all three versions, and can catch cross-over from near fullscreen. Certainly the most useful version in neutral, owing to its high advantage if the second hit is blocked and its long range.

In pressure or oki, it can be useful to bait your opponent into doing something, and Eustace is always plus if they block the second hit. As an oki tool, it's usable from pretty far, so what they'll do depends on how far away you are when you set it. When they're close, you want to look out for mashing or reversals, and from afar, keep jumps in mind.


623H
  • Sticks to the enemy on impact.
  • Can be set off by Eustace's projectile attacks.

Amazing move. Frame traps from full autocombo and H normals while granting advantage on block, and if you open them up while they've a grenade stuck to them, they eat brutal amounts of damage from anywhere on screen. Allows full conversions from UOH, forward throw, air throw, any far normal, any close normal. Can only be combo'd into with c.H on standers and 2H or full autocombo on crouchers.

623H as a juggle ender leaves Eustace's opponent in a HKD state with a grenade on them. Compared to using it in blockstrings or as okizeme, this guarantees a set, but locks him out of using it as a frame trap or reset.

Although this can be a frame trap and a pressure reset, dodging on reaction to the EX flash will leave Eustace minus in many cases. To avoid being predictable and strain his opponent's mental stack further, Eustace will want to sneak in grenades from blockstrings that it won't frame trap from.


Ultimate Skills

Ultimate Slow Kill

GBVS Upfireball.png [2]8U (Chargable) or 5S+U

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
[2]8U 800*3 All 13 Total 65 +1 HKD +57

Eustace fires a pair of shots out similar to [2]8H, then follows up with a sharper angle shot that bounces from the ceiling for a hard knockdown.

This move is very effective in neutral, where it catches most options from fullscreen and can allow for a juggle on close or high hits.

Ultimate Flamek Thunder

GBVS Upfireball.png [4]6U (Chargable) or 6S+U

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
[4]6U 500*4, 600 All 11 Total 86 -4 HKD +54

Eustace fires two fast shots before a final powerful and piercing shot, causing a hard knockdown. Wallbounces on hit, allowing for a further juggle.

Ideal for winning fireball wars in the mid-range where it overpowers and pierces most projectiles or crushes whiffed normals. Functions as a strong confirm at the corner to lead reliably into a wallbounce to set up a combo.

Ultimate Assault Knife

GBVS Charge.png 214U or 4S+U

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
214U 700, 100*6, 600 All 8 -25 HKD +46
  • Does not refund meter when performed from neutral.

Eustace travels a short distance before striking upwards, finishing with a spread shot for a hard knockdown that leaves the opponent about halfscreen.

Eustace's Ultimate reversal, and his only invincible reversal outside of Skybound Arts. Works as an ender to setup a hard knockdown. Due to its thin hitbox and the intial dash on startup, can partially connect or completely whiff on certain juggles or anti-airs.

Ultimate Rat Race

GBVS SpecialProjectile.png 623U or 2S+U

Version DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
623U 500*3 All 99 Total 20 - -

Eustace tosses upwards a grenade that falls to the ground and explodes after a set time. The explosion can be triggered early by hitting the grenade with normals that fire his gun (such as f.HH) or his projectiles.

Upon explosion, the grenade explodes with multiple hits, locking an opponent in blockstun or allowing for a combo on hit.

Mainly used as a safe setplay option, setting up the grenade and mixing the opponent to score a hit, such as a low/high with c.XX6M/6H. Even if the attack is blocked you maintain your plus frames.

Skybound Art

Acidrage Howl

236236H or 236S

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
1000, 350×3, 450, 100×15 Mid 9+4~13 3 36 -19 HKD +42 1-13 All

Eustace rushes forward with invulnerability. On hit or block, he unleashes a flurry of shots. Very good range, gets the full animation no matter the distance, like Lancelot and Yuel's SBAs.

In neutral this can be used on reaction to punish committal moves, and it's great in combos despite its low minimum damage. However, its variable startup can make this tricky to land as a combo ender at times, and you might want to use his SSBA instead if you have the option.


Super Skybound Art

Dead End Fall

236236U or 236SU

DamageThe unscaled damage of the move. For skills, the simple input damage is displayed. GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. StartupThe number of frames until the attack becomes active and can hit the opponent. The number shown is the first frame the move becomes active (also known as the impact frame). ActiveThe number of frames where a hitbox is present and the opponent can be hit by the attack. Occurs after startup. RecoveryThe number of frames following the active frames where the move has no hitbox, but the attacker cannot act freely. After recovery ends, the attacker enters a neutral state and can once again act freely. On BlockThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value assumes the opponent was hit with the first active frame of the attack. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent. On Hit Invuln
240×16, 60×33, 180 [200×15, 1000] Mid 9+4 Total 121 -27 HKD 1-15 Full

Eustace scorches the heavens with Flamek Thunder. The shot fires upward, so it will miss grounded opponents if they're far enough away from Eustace. Best used against airborne opponents or in short range combos. Note that only the first hit of the super is air unblockable.

If Eustace's SSBA does not connect with its full animation, it will do near-identical damage to his SBA while also having much worse okizeme. With this in mind you might want to substitute this move with his SBA in combos, depending on the situation.


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