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Normals

5P

5K

c.S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Not bad, but 5P's a better combo starter at this range.

Slightly slower in Moroha, more for filler than pokes into combos, but it gains from foot invul a little before startup and lasts quite a while. Starts cranking the Guard Bar higher, though. Even on block, now.

During Goku Moroha it's as fast as normal, but with the added invul and +5 on block. Great.

Normal Gatling Options: 2P, 5H, 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D

Moroha Gatling Options: 6P, f.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D

Goku Moroha Gatling Options: expand to every other normal, excluding itself.

Supplemental Frame Data:

Moroha: Foot invincible 7~22F

Goku Moroha: Foot invincible 6~17F

f.S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Good range and acceptable speed. Will catch opponents off guard due to how far forward it moves. Safe on block.


In Moroha, excellent poke that begins to define Moroha's strengths. Two hits will allow it to stuff super armor or familiars that eat hits (Little Eddie, Zappa's Dog, Dizzy's Fish), and leads excellently into 5H or Rekka. Great move in neutral and overall. Unlike Normal, it hits mid and doesn't move ABA forward.

1st hit causes very little knockback/pushback.


Even faster in Goku Moroha faster, safe on block, and overall even better. Just as useful as in Moroha mode.

Normal Gatling Options: 2K, c.S, 2S, 5H, 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D

Gatling Options: 2S, 5H, 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D

Goku Moroha Gatling Options: expand to every other normal, excluding itself.

5H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

A vital normal for Normal Mode ABA. It's got more range than anything else in her Normal toolkit and it's slow as hell, but it has ridiculous pushback and knocks down on CH. Cancels into bloodpack or combos into keygrab, and generally works in your favor on a trade.


Moroha version is fantastic. Builds a ridiculous amount of guard bar on block, vacuums on the second hit, and with a gatling into 2H, you can keep the opponent close and get their guard bar flashing in about a second. This is excellent for pressure and is safe on block, making it particularly great against opponents without meterless reversals (there is a slight gap from this to 2H). However, the second hit will usually end the stagger if the first hit lands as CH. Its slow speed keeps it from being a good poke, but ABA has other options to lead into this.


Goku Moroha goes to being faster than even Normal 5H, with all the same other benefits and drawbacks.

Moroha and Goku Moroha:

  • Staggers opponent on CH (Max 61F)
  • 2nd hit pulls opponent in on hit

Gatling Options: 2H, 6H, 5D, 2D

Normal Gatling Options: 6H, 5D, 2D

Goku Moroha Gatling Options: expand to every other normal, excluding itself.

6P

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

A relatively fast 6P, good combo starter against jump-ins. Two hits. Gatling into whatever jump cancellable normal you want or just jump cancel this into whatever into Keygrab.

In Moroha, its hitbox is a little altered since the Key's head changes shape, but functions nearly identically to the Normal version.

In Goku Moroha it's much faster and significantly safer, but otherwise has the same uses.

Supplemental Frame Data:

  • Normal and Moroha: Upper body invincible 1~9F; above knees invincible 10~12F
  • Goku Moroha: Upper body invincible 1~6F; above knees invincible 7~8F;
  • Initial prorate 90%

Normal and Moroha Gatling Options: 2S, 2H


Goku Moroha Gatling Options: expand to every other normal, excluding itself.

6H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

A move just like ABA: A huge risk to throw out, but it comes with a 2.5x stun modifier, making it inflict CRAZY stun on CH. Land a counter, bloodpack or keygrab, land half a BnB, and watch them get dizzy. Since it hits at a slightly upwards angle, it makes for a ghetto AA and tags opponents out of airdashes. Careful though, you're asking for trouble if you whiff. Moroha version is exceptional range, two hits, hits like a truck. Mostly sees use against people trying to low profile f.S or 5H from far away. Landing it from max range won't combo into much and it has a horrid amount of whiff recovery, but will convert on an air hit into something like Butt/Engorgement.

Goku Moroha version is signficantly faster, but still very much unsafe.

  • Forced prorate 70%
  • Dizzy modifier x2.5
  • Wallbounces opponent on hit (untechable for 35F)
  • CH midscreen causes wallbounce and knockdown
  • CH near corner causes wallstick (untechable for 92F, stick for 25F)
  • Moroha and Goku Moroha Untechable for 23F

Normal and Moroha Gatling Options: 6P, 5H

Goku Moroha Gatling Options: expand to every other normal, excluding itself.

5D

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Despite its decent nature, you probably won't use this much since you'll mostly be on the defensive in Normal Mode. If you land it, you should do a short air combo into Keygrab.

Moroha version is one frame faster and leads to Impossible Dust combos. Sometimes throwing out a slow overhead works.

Goku Moroha reduces startup another 2 frames, turning it into the second fastest Dust in the game, second only to Sol's when he uses Dragon Install. So, basically, the fastest Dust in the game.

2P

2K

2S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Fantastic hitbox makes this amazing anti-air, which leads to jump combo > Keygrab. Gains enough histun on CH, that it goes straight into Keygrab for an effortless transform. A pretty good Anti-Air even against ones with upper body invul, but having a crouching AA is a good utility. Moves ABA forward when used.

  • Untechable on air hit for 18F

Moroha is 50% slower than Normal Mode, but it has big range and will probably eat most jump ins that are poorly spaced. On Counter Hit, you get all day to confirm into whatever. A good option.

  • Floats opponent, fully untechable on CH.
  • Untechable for 23F

Goku Moroha is much faster and has half the recovery of Moroha, making it quite safe. Otherwise, more or less the same.

  • Floats opponent, fully untechable on CH.
  • Untechable for 23F

Normal Gatling Options: 5K, 2H, 5D, 2D

Moroha Gatling Options: 5D, 2D

Goku Moroha Gatling Options: expand to every normal including itself.

2H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

A slow attack with an oddly good hitbox, which stuffs things unexpectedly and will sometimes win against jump ins and moves behind her. Since it floats on hit, you can cancel into air combos > Keygrab.

  • 1st floats and pulls opponent in on hit (untechable for 19F)

One of the most oppressive normals in the game. As ABA is slightly airborne before going active, she is throw invulnerable, making for a good meaty. Guard Bars get ruined, it launches on hit, vacuums, is +2 on block, and has an FRC point just as the axe touches the ground for the 2nd hit, making it sickeningly good for applying pressure or baits. Awesome.

  • 1st hit forces opponent into crouching state on ground hit
  • 2nd hit groundbounces opponent (untechable for 35F)

Normal Gatling Options: 6P

Moroha Gatling Options: 2S

Goku Moroha Gatling Options: expand to every normal except for itself.

Supplemental Frame Data:

Throw invincible 13~18F; FRC timing 20~22F

2D

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Pretty typical. You'll usually end ground strings with this, whatever they started with, into Keygrab. 2K is generally preferred for poking.

Meanwhile, in Morohaville, 2D's range grows from standard to absurd. Near the corner, you can confirm into Rekka loops. At max range, you can use it to bait reversals, and include an OS by staggering Rekkas. It will convert on hit, but you'll be safe on whiff as long as you space it properly. Pretty good.

Supplemental Frame Data:

Low profile 10~12F

Goku Moroha Gatling Options: include every normal except for itself.

j.P

j.K

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Hits directly above A.B.A., which is good for intercepting opponents from below. Its horizontal hitbox is incredibly narrow though, and will probably whiff in most other situations.

  • Floats opponent on hit (untechable on ground hit for 28F)

In Moroha, not much better by itself even with a frame faster startup and 4 more points of damage, but works as a fuzzy after j.S, leading to some disgusting results amongst j.S's other options.

  • Floats opponent on hit (untechable on ground hit for 28F)


Normal Gatling Options: j.P, j.S, j.H, j.D

Moroha Gatling Options: j.P, j.S, j.D

Goku Moroha Gatling Options: j.P, j.K, j.S, j.H, j.D

j.S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Excellent move, and your best air normal. Works in generally all situations due to its speed and good hitbox.


Take everything great about Normal Mode j.S. Double it. Give it a bunch of fuzzy guards. Make those fuzzies confirmable off of a safe jump. You now have Moroha j.S.

Your standard setup for fuzzies is [j.S > dj.S > falling j.H > land] and combo. These lead to BIG damage, upwards of 300+ depending on guard bar and available tension. Since it gatlings into j.P or j.K, you can Fuzzy Guard by doing [j.S > j.K] or [j.S > j.P]. The latter isn't as useful since the hitstun on j.P is still so tiny, but the possibilities from j.S > j.K are really gross. Knock an opponent down in the corner do [running j.S > j.K > dj.S > j.H]. Done properly, this is airtight, and if the opponent blocks low at any point, they're getting fuzzied. Other options include land > throw after the fuzzy, or do more j.Ps.

Another nice bonus is that j.K CH launches opponents, meaning this setup is especially potent when their guard bar is flashing. Better still, you can autopilot the j.S > j.K > dj.S > j.H variation since it combos! Pretty sick.

  • Initial Prorate: 90%

Pretty close to the Moroha version, except its recovery has been cut down by a modest 83% (10 frames). Somehow ridiculously improved. Normal Gatling Options: j.P, j.H

Moroha Gatling Options: j.P, j.K, j.H, j.D

Gatling Options: j.P, j.K, j.H, j.D

j.H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Being active until landing makes j.H a good jump-in, and it can cross up as well. Like some air normals that are similar, it can be IB'd and thrown on landing since it can't be gatling'd. The hitbox is tiny which makes it difficult to use in combos and requires good timing to use appropriately.

Causes very little knockback/pushback.


Huge hitbox, great for cross-ups, and on CH it ground slides into ludicrous damage despite its prorate. The built-in OS with airthrow doesn't do your opponents any favors either. People hate this move.

  • Initial prorate 80%
  • Slams down opponent on air hit
  • Slides opponent on CH (untechable for 112F, slides for 30F)

Moroha Gatling Options: j.D

Goku Moroha Gatling Options: j.P, j.K, j.S, j.D

j.D

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Nice horizontal range, but very slow. Works mainly as an early Anti-Air, but otherwise seldom used. If you manage to CH, you are gifted a wallbounce > free keygrab for your troubles.


Moroha version is vital ingredient in A.B.A.’s Orb loop BnB. This is faster, has longer range, and better hitstun than Normal Mode. However, it still doesn't have much use in neutral compared to A.B.A.'s other great aerials. This also wallbounces on counterhit, and has enough hitstun to combo into Keygrabs and dashing j.Ss for better conversions.


Nearly halving the startup of the Goku Moroha version should make you consider using it in neutral a bit, otherwise it's identical to Moroha Mode.

  • Blows back opponent on hit (untechable for 22F)
  • Wallbounces opponent on CH (untechable for 50F)
  • Initial prorate 90%

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

Air Throw

Dead Angle Attack

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Though it has lengthy recovery and an unspectacular startup, it has a lot more invulnerabilty than usual and knocks down the opponent. A Dead Angle should always be in your mind considering ABA's nature for volatility. Never forget if you need to get them off of you.


The Moroha and Goku Moroha versions are faster than Normal Mode and causes wallbounce on hit. Useful if you're low on Moroha meter and under pressure so you can get them off of you, or to keep them in the corner, but don't go and get it baited. You can't really combo out of it, but you can go for a tech trap afterwards.

  • Knocks down opponent on hit
  • Initial prorate 50%
Additional Frame Data
  • Initial prorate 50%
  • Normal version fully invincible 1~27F; Throw invincible 28~41F;
  • Moroha and Goku Moroha versions fully invincible 1~15F; Throw invincible 16~27F;

Specials

Moves are listed first by their entry in the in-game english move list, then by their Japanese name. Values in [ ] represent when A.B.A. is in Goku Moroha Mode

Deletion (Masshou)

236S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Sometimes works as a poke, but mediocre speed. Hitbox is one of the better ones in NM. On hit, cancel into 2nd Rekka > 3rd Rekka > FRC > (other combo filler >) Keygrab. It's unsafe, but its long range and decent pushback can make it safe-ish if used from afar. Goku Moroha version gains an FRC and faster startup in exchange for doing less damage. Otherwise the same.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • Normal version can cancel into followup from 21F onwards on hit or block.
  • Moroha and Goku Moroha versions can cancel into followup from 20F onwards on hit or block.
  • Goku Moroha FRC timing 10~13F; Can cancel into followup from 19F onwards on hit or block; Untechable for 16F.

Ruin (Fukumetsu)

Deletion -> 46S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Possible to frame trap after a blocked first Rekka, but the gap is bigger than one frame, so exercise caution. Staggers on hit, but it’s pretty wimpy in Normal Mode and requires an RC to take advantage of with anything other than 3rd Rekka unless they’re asleep, and spending 50% on something they can probably still shake out of is a big gamble.


Moroha has 50% more stagger. If you want, you can RC and go into whatever out of the stagger. If you’re close enough, you might be able to link into a quick poke (5P, 2P, or 5K) depending on how good your opponent is at mashing out. You can even get Rekka 1 > Rekka 2 > [Command Keygrab] x 2 for a complete transform. Hitstun is beefy enough to confirm into 3rd Rekka > Rekka loops after tagging an opponent trying to jump out with 2nd Rekka.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • Normal version forces opponent into crouching state on ground hit and staggers (Max 30F)
  • Moroha and Goku Moroha versions force opponent into crouching state on ground hit and staggers (Max 45F)
  • Untechable for 35F on air hit
  • Can cancel into followup from 10F onwards
  • Goku Moroha version FRC timing 5~8F

Condemnation (Dangoku)

Ruin -> 63214S

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Normal
Moroha
Goku Moroha

Has a gap from 2nd to 3rd rekka which can be reversal'd through and is horribly unsafe, But on the plus side, this has an FRC just as the key touches the ground, making it safe and able to followup on hit, where it groundslides.

Your standard Normal to Moroha Mode BnB is [xx > Rekkas > FRC > dash > 5H > Keygrab]. In the corner, you can substitute 5H with 6H. The groundslide is long enough that you may be able to combo off of it meterless in given situations, particularly in the corner.


Moroha versions gain even more groundslide time, leading to Rekka Loops [Rekka series, max delay the 3rd Rekka] x (2-3). Gives ABA more conversion options, such as out of corner 2D.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • FRC timing 14~15F (Goku Moroha version 14~17F)
  • Slides opponent on hit (untechable for 60F, slides for 40F)
  • Forced prorate 90%
  • Opponent's Burst is disabled on hit

Bonding (Ketsugou)

63214H (Air OK)

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
Ground
Air

Keygrab. The most important move in your arsenal. Your top priority is to land or combo into this in Normal Mode, as it'll knock down, do some damage, and transform ABA into Moroha Mode.

This move acts as both a command throw and a strike. If from anywhere from frames 6-9, the opponent is in a throwable state and the move is in range, it will grab them. Afterwards, it will turn into a strike for the remainder of its active frames, meaning that the move can also be combo'd into. If the strike is blocked, however, it becomes very unsafe.

When used in Moroha mode, Keygrab will instead heal ABA for 80% of the self inflicted damage she sustained. You'll want to go into this when comboing to end it, but specifically when your Moroha meter is close to empty: generally better to play it safe than sorry.

If the move initially lands as a throw, ABA can follow up with another keygrab, meaning that going into a raw throw keygrab will let you OTG another and go right back into Moroha mode if you were in it to start with. However, this double pickup doesn't work if the first lands as a strike, but ABA can instead do some combos that lead into Bloodpack FRC > re-Keygrab.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • Listed Recovery is for when the move is blocked. On hit the recovery is 38F.
  • Listed Startup and Active frames is for the strike portion.
  • The throw part has Damage 10, Startup 9F, active 1F.
  • Changes ABA's mode on hit (Normal changes to Moroha, Moroha and Goku Moroha change back to Normal).
  • When changing back to Normal mode, ABA regains 80% of the self-inflicted damage generated by Moroha/Goku Moroha mode.
  • Knocks down opponent on hit.
  • ABA in CH state during move.
  • Opponent's burst is disabled on hit.
  • Can only be RC'd on block.

Normal Only Specials

Dragging (Ken'in)

236P

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

Vitally useful. An evasive slide, A.B.A. becomes very low-profile when executing this move, making it great for sliding under anticipated pokes for a throw > Keygrab. You can even slide under stuff like 2Ps or Robo-Ky’s knee bazooka! Just beware of lows/being thrown before the slide is over. Has an FRC point just as A.B.A. tucks herself inward, which can be used as a last resort to cancel the slide if baited, or to bait your opponent into attempting a punish.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • Above knees invincible 1~2F; above feet invincible 3~25F; FRC timing 11~13F.

Retribution (Shoukyaku)

236K

Avoidance (Kihi)

236H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

A very slow-starting projectile, its slow movement speed and bulky hitbox make it take up quite a bit of spacing, and make it difficult to avoid. After ending a Moroha combo with an air Keygrab, you can toss this out upon landing for a good oki tool. If you have 25%, you can FRC just as the projectile appears and Bloodpack for an almost entirely safe transformation back into Moroha.

It's not guaranteed to come out if you get hit, but you'll sometimes get away with it in neutral to give your opponent something to deal with while you sneak in a quick Bloodpack.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • Above knees invincible 7~11F; Upper body invincible 12~19F; above knees invincible 20~22F;
  • FRC timing 23~24F;
  • Attack is guaranteed to activate after 23F.

Injecting (Shousei)

63214P

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

Bloodpack. Burning one bag will put ABA into Moroha Mode without having to land a combo or Keygrab. This is just as important as Keygrab, as it guarantees transformation on frame 23. Don't do this point blank, save it for after you land a far knockdown or blowback, or if you're feeling ballsy and want to use the very late, very short invul to go through something like Slidehead.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • Fully invincible 19~22F; throw invincible 23F;
  • Consumes a blood pack on 20F and changes ABA to Moroha mode.

Moroha Only Specials

Engorgement (Houshoku)

421H

Judgment (Danzai)

623H

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

Danzai. One of the best specials in the game. Throw invincible on the upswing, super armor, big hitbox, launches on hit, and huge pushback on block to help make it pseudo-safe since you’re moved back pretty far.

Danzai will blow up pokes or telegraphed poke out attempts, it can be used as a reversal or to beat throws, it can be used as anti-air, it can be used to eat blue bursts... What’s not to like? Just be sure to keep the following in mind: it only absorbs one hit, so multi-hit or fast attacks will win, it loses to Supers, characters with long range attacks can punish even after blocking the second hit, and characters who don’t can block the first hit and backdash the second. Some characters also have char-specific ways to deal with Danzai as well. Danzai is best used as a defensive option, but can work as an offensive one if used very sparingly. Just note that the super armor won't keep you alive if you're close to death already.

  • 1st hit floats opponent on hit (untechable for 30F)
  • 2nd hit groundbounces opponent (untechable for 50F)
  • 2nd hit forced prorate 70%
  • 2nd hit disables opponent's burst on hit
Supplemental Frame Data
  • Throw invincible 1~20F [1~13F];
  • FRC timing 12~14F;
  • Can absorb one non-super hit for half damage from 1~24F [1~16F].

Displacement (Bunri)

63214P

Blunder (Kashitsu)

41236K or Ruin -> 236K

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

An unthrowable overhead...which is actually unblockable, as it causes stagger if blocked standing. On actual hit, it'll launch the opponent, higher if it landed CH.

Flipkick is best used with 50% to RC it--on hit, this gives you better combo options like Flipkick RC > dash j.S > etc, while on block it guarantees you can capitalize on the stagger. Like its Normal Mode counterpart, it too can be used in place of the 3rd rekka. This move is overall extremely potent, but has the weakness of being blockable in the air without FD, and has several ways to beat it, just like all of ABA's moves.

One setup is to do FB Bloodball, and most characters will be forced to eat this move unless they have meter to Dead Angle.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • Staggers opponent when blocked high (Max 55F)
  • Groundbounces opponent on hit (untechable for 50F)
  • Untechable for 41F
  • Lower body invincible 11~24F; foot invincible 25~30F; Throw invincible 11~30F;
  • FRC timing 27~29F.

Eradication (Konzetsu)

j.41236S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

An integral part in many of A.B.A.’s combos in Moroha mode, specifically her Orb loops. This move is a projectile, meaning sometimes they’ll linger and still trade when you get hit first. It's possible for both orbs to land when very close, which leads to disgusting damage due to the rear hit dealing 1 point shy of 60 damage. E.G., Butt loop, Butt > RC > Orbs (2hit) > PAIN.

Has an FRC point just as A.B.A. begins to tuck her outstretched leg back in (right when the Orbs become active). Dash jump at downed opponent > Orbs FRC over their body just before they wakeup > 2K, 5D, begin pressure, etc. If your Orbs are mistimed or if you land too close, you opponent can wakeup throw, but that can be punished with Orbs FRC > Orbs again for HUGE damage as a CH, or you can simply Orbs FRC > land > jump to bait the throw and CH as well.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • FRC timing 22~23F [15~18F];
  • Attack is guaranteed to activate after 10F [6F].
  • Untechable for (front part: 26F, back part: 36F)

Suka Motion

Moroha Gauge reaches 0

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

Occurs when the Moroha gauge hits 0.

If this happens to you, you're probably about to eat shit, especially if someone knocked you down just before this is about to happen.

Suka Motion will not activate while ABA is in the middle of another move's animation. ABA can continue to perform gatlings and special cancels after the Moroha gauge disappears, as long as she:

  1. Is in the middle of move with gatling/special cancel options when the gauge fully depletes
  2. Follows regular Moroha's gatling rules (you will not be able to do gatlings that are only possible in Goku Moroha)
  3. Does not return to an idle state (this includes landing after a jump; you can jump cancel moves after the gauge runs out, but Suka Motion will activate when you land)

If your Moroha gauge runs out mid-combo, end with a cancel into keygrab or Goku Moroha to save yourself from disaster.

Force Breaks

  • Numbers in [ ] is when A.B.A. is in Goku Moroha Mode

FB Dragging (Ken'in)

Normal Mode 236D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

The best move in Normal Mode. Just like regular slide, except it's entirely invincible for its full duration, and thus completely unpunishable except against those who throw on the first frame it ends.

It will evade oki, including meaty setups. It will slide through moves and supers, even stuff like Raoh’s Bellows Malice, for easy Keygrabs. It has a huge FRC point on 9-23F, which is highly useful in certain situations since you can FRC to choose which side of the opponent A.B.A will appear on, or to buffer into a surprise Keygrab. A 25% "reversal" option never looked so good.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • Fully invincible during the move
  • Can pass through opponent from 3F until end of move;
  • FRC timing 9~23F.

FB Avoidance (Kihi)

Moroha Mode 236D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

Normal mode’s Bloodball makes a comeback in Moroha mode for 25% tension. Hits 6 (!!) times. The FRC point on the NM version is the same here, and with the extra hits, this can lead to some really gross setups like meaty FB Bloodball > dash in Flipkick while they’re guarding the Bloodball for a dirty unblockable. For the ultimate in scumbaggery, you can FB Bloodball > FRC > dash in and throw just before the Bloodball goes active, or dash in Command Keygrab > Keygrab for a complete transform. Leads to some pretty nasty stuff for 25-50% tension.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • Above knees invincible 7~11F and 20~22F; upper body invincible 12~19F; FRC timing 23~24F;
  • Attack is guaranteed to activate after 23F.

FB Judgment (Danzai)

Moroha Mode 623D

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

Danzai spent 25 meter and got Hyper Armor for Christmas, which absorbs an unlimited number of (non-Overdrive) hits and will plow through pretty much anything. It launches higher on hit, and while it may screw up some combos on CH, FB Danzai takes one of the best specials in the game from excellent to obscene.

  • 2nd hit has 80% Forced Prorate
  • 1st hit floats opponent on hit (untechable for 30F)
  • 2nd hit groundbounces opponent on hit (untechable for 70F)
  • 2nd hit removes OTG status from opponent on hit
Supplemental Frame Data
  • Throw invincible 1~20F [1~13F];
  • [FRC timing 12~14F];
  • Can absorb non-super attacks for half damage 1~24F [1~16F].

Overdrive Attacks

  • Numbers in [ ] is when A.B.A. is in Goku Moroha Mode

Evidence: Concealment (Shouko: Intoku)

632146H

Version Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability
1st hit
632146H
2nd hit
1st hit -> 236H
3rd hit
2nd hit -> 236H

Despite not having full invul until startup, it can kind of work as a reversal, sometimes. Better for damage if you can actually land a kill combo in normal mode, or delay the followup hits into a frametrap. It also has FRC points on every hit, in case you want to extend into pressure or make it safe. Only works in normal mode.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • Floats opponent on hit (untechable for 58F)
  • Forced prorate 50%
  • Fully invincible 1F~5F after super flash; Above feet and throw invincible 6-13F after super flash; Low profile 14~33F after super flash;
  • Hitstop 7F;
  • FRC timing 10~13F after super flash;
  • Can cancel into Shouko: Intoku (2nd hit) 1~34F after super flash.

It's probably best to cancel into the followup hit this most of the time since it'll push the opponent back and make the move safer despite being -26.

Supplemental Frame Data: Above feet invincible 22~29F; Low profile 30~49F; Hitstop 7F; FRC timing 26~29F; Can cancel into Shouko: Intoku (3rd hit) 1~26F.


No longer unblockable, probably much to your dismay. Be careful as this third hit's startup is particularly slow, which is good for frametraps, but horrible if blocked.

  • Floats opponent on hit (untechable for 58F)
  • Forced prorate 50%
Supplemental Frame Data
  • Above feet invincible 35~42F; Low profile 43~62F;
  • Hitstop 7F;
  • FRC timing 39~42F.

Evidence: Destruction (Shouko: Inmetsu)

j.632146P

Altercation (Henshitsu)

in Moroha Mode: 6321463214S

Damage GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.
High: High or air Faultless Defense
Low: Low or air FD
Mid: Any ground block or air FD
StartupHow many frames it takes for the move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active. ActiveHow many frames for which the move has a hitbox where if the opponent touches it, they will take damage. Occurs after Startup. RecoveryHow many frames that the move must go through after its active frames end to automatically go back to a neutral state. On-BlockAlso known as Frame AdvantageThe difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This value is based on the first active frame. Invulnerability

"Goku Moroha," or just Moroha mode on steroids. At the price of 50% tension and a single bloodpack, A.B.A. will glow blue and replenish her Moroha meter. In this state, her mobility nearly doubles, her gatling limitations get thrown out the window, moves get safer and/or faster, she gets more FRCs, an extra airdash, her FRC windows are widened by ~2 frames, and some moves get jump cancels. You can cancel into this super from anything grounded, gifting ABA a ridiculous frame trap option nearly any time she's on the ground.

Goku Moroha's activation is ludicrous in itself. It's invincible from frames 1-15, staggers on grounded hit and wallbounces/knocks down airborne opponents, and it cannot be interrupted. Let them know fear.

Supplemental Frame Data
  • Staggers opponent on ground hit (Max 32F).
  • Wallbounces opponent on air hit (untechable for 50F).
  • Cannot be interrupted.
  • Can pass through projectiles.
  • Can be cancelled from any move except aerial moves, Ketsugou, Houshoku and Konzetsu.
  • Puts A.B.A into Goku Moroha mode and fills Moroha gauge to 100%.
  • ABA regains 80% of the self-inflicted damage generated by Moroha mode.
  • Fully invincible 1~15F.

Instant Kill

Darkness of Ignorance (Muchi no Yami)

During IK Mode: 236236H

Colors

To select your color, press the corresponding button while in the designated "color set". Color sets can be toggled through by hitting the Respect button.

  1. Only selectable on the Arcade and PC-Rollback versions of the game.
  2. Available on home ports, and are selected by pressing the Rec. Enemy button on the Slash or Reload color sets, respectively. Gold characters are powered up versions, Shadow characters have infinite tension. Both are banned from tournament play.

External References

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