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Defense Modifier: x1.00 Guts Rating: 0 Weight: Medium (x1.00) Stun Resistance: 65 Jump Startup: 4F Backdash Time: 13F / Invul: 1~7F Wake-Up (Face Up/Down): 36F / 40F
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Overview
Faust is probably one of the most unorthodox characters in the series. He made his first appearance in the first game as Dr. Baldhead before hiding his identity and becoming Dr. Faust from Guilty Gear X onwards.
Although Faust's appearance is bizarre, he's a surprisingly fundamental spacing character that uses abusive normals and random items to keep his opponent at bay. Faust also has a pseudo-command grab (proximity unblockable) and a variety of overheads which, combined with various items, make for a deadly okizeme (post knockdown) game. Faust has both straight-forward combos and game plan which makes him a strong choice for beginners to pick up, while the focus on fundamentals and adaptation means he's also difficult to master.
Strengths and Weaknesses
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Unique Mechanics
Items
- Faust is unique in that he possesses a completely random game mechanic! His signature move "What Could This Be?" (236P) throws one out of a series of items at random that could either help him out (such as the adorable Chibi Faust, who floats slowly from the air until he reaches the ground and starts waddling, potentially occupying the opponent's space or interrupting their combos) or even lead him into trouble (his bomb's explosion creates a hitbox that can hit both players, while his food items do nothing but replenish a small amount of health, and can be picked up by the opponent). He can even get combos out of the items! For example, the only way for Faust to combo off a regular hit 6P without spending Tension is to cancel it into 236P and hope that a hammer comes out, allowing for an air followup. Ultimately, it is the items that dictate the pace of the match, as both players need to be ready and adapt to whatever situation they might create. For added chaos, Faust can spend 50 Tension for his "W-W-W-What Could This Be?", which throws 4 items at random.
Drill Cancel
- Shortened to FDC Drill, Drill Cancel is a unique mechanic Faust possesses which allows Faust to break his air momentum at any point and begin falling towards the ground. This is an incredibly useful technique that allows Faust to stall in the air, remain unpredictable and avoid anti-airs when jumping, and even do a low to the ground overhead attack by Drill Cancelling just after leaving the ground and using j.K. See the strategy page for details.
Normals
5P
5P |
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5K
5K |
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c.S |
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fS
f.S |
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5H |
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6P |
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6H |
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5D |
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2P |
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2K |
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2S |
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2H |
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2D |
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j.P |
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jK
j.K |
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j.S |
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jH
j.H |
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j.2K |
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j.D |
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Universal Mechanics
Ground Throw |
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Air Throw |
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Dead Angle Attack |
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Special Moves
Rerere no Tsuki
Rerere no Tsuki 41236K |
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Love j.236P |
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Going My Way j.236H |
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What Could This Be? 236P |
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Souten Enshin Ranbu 236S |
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Pogo Movement
Pogo Movement Pogo -> 66/44 |
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Pogo Attacks
Pogo Attacks Various commands on Pogo |
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Hack n' Slash 214H |
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From the Front/Behind/Above 214P/K/S |
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Chouhatsu (Kao FLASH!) Taunt |
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Items
Item startup frames written in between square brackets are from "What Could This Be? (Pogo)".
Food |
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Hammer |
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Time Bomb |
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Chibi Faust |
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Meteors |
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Poison Vial |
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Overdrives
W-W-What Could This Be? 236236P |
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Shigekiteki Zetsumei Ken 236236S |
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Instant Kill
This Week's Yamaban in IK Mode: 236236H |
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