GGST/Axl Low

Overview

Combos

Strategy/Counter Strategy

Full Frame Data

Overview

Overview

He slap from far away.

Lore:

A young man from the 20th century with the ability to manipulate time. A typical optimist who doesn't take things too seriously and just goes with the flow. He is compassionate to a fault and could never ignore somebody in trouble. He despises the very idea of "death" and would never resort to taking a life, no matter the situation.

Playstyle

Axl Low, classified as a Long Range type, is a long range attacker who can take opponents down at a distance.
Pros	Cons
he has pants now hes british	no more jorts hes british

Axl Low 3🔰A rating of how beginner friendly this character is out of 5, according to Arc System Works.

Normal Moves

5P

• GGST Axl Low 5P.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	7	-	-	-	-

5K

• GGST Axl Low 5K.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	6	-	-	-	-

c.S

• GGST Axl Low c.S.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	7	-	-	-	-

f.S

• GGST Axl Low f.S.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	9	-	-	-	-

5H

• GGST Axl Low 5H.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	16	-	-	-	-

5D

• GGST Axl Low 5D.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	High	-	-	-	-	-

6P

• GGST Axl Low 6P.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	9	-	-	-	-

6K

• GGST Axl Low 6K.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	11	-	-	-	-

6H

• GGST Axl Low 6H.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	High	23	-	-	-	-

2P

• GGST Axl Low 2P.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	8	-	-	-	-

2K

• GGST Axl Low 2K.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Low	7	-	-	-	-

2S

• GGST Axl Low 2S.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	8	-	-	-	-

2H

• GGST Axl Low 2H.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Low	11	-	-	-	-

2D

• GGST Axl Low 2D.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Low	8	-	-	-	-

j.P

• GGST Axl Low j.P.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	High	9	-	-	-	-

j.K

• GGST Axl Low j.K.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	High	8	-	-	-	-

j.S

• GGST Axl Low j.S.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	High	11	-	-	-	-

j.H

• GGST Axl Low j.H.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	High	14	-	-	-	-

j.D

• GGST Axl Low j.D.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	High	10	-	-	-	-

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

• GGST Axl Low Ground Throw.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Ground Throw	-	-	-	-	-

Air Throw

• GGST Axl Low Air Throw.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Air Throw	-	-	-	-	-

Special Moves

Sickle Flash

[4]6S

• GGST Axl Low Sickle Flash.png
• GGST Axl Low Soaring Chain Strike.png
• GGST Axl Low Spinning Chain Strike.png

  I'm a helicopter!

• GGST Axl Low Winter Cherry.png

  {insert Megumin joke here}

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
Sickle Flash	-	Mid	13	-	-	-	-
Soaring Chain Strike Sickle Flash -> 8	-	Mid	6	-	-	-	-
Spinning Chain Strike Sickle Flash -> 2 (Hold OK)	-	Low	7	-	-	-	-
Winter Cherry Sickle Flash -> S	-	Mid	18	-	-	-	-

Full-screen chain strike projectile. Axl's signature move.

• Can be used for poking or long-range pressure.
• Always use the followups.

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Pulls back the chain in a upward arc.

• Sends the opponent towards you, even on block.
• Mostly used to catch the opponent when he jumps over Sickle Flash.

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• Vacuums the opponent no matter what.
• Can be held for more hits.
• Something you would use after Sickle Flash when the opponent is close to you.

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Detonates the sickle.

• Almost same damage as Spinning Chain Strike, but it can be used
• The sickle will only detonate when reaching the maximal distance, meaning it ALWAYS WHIFFS UNLESS THE OPPONENT IS AT THE EDGE OF SICKLE FLASH'S MAXIMAL RANGE.
• IF THE OPPONENT IS CLOSE USE SPINNING CHAIN STRIKE INSTEAD OR YOU'RE DEAD.

Winter Mantis

41236HS

• GGST Axl Low Winter Mantisr.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Ground Throw	29	-	-	-	-

Full-screen command grab with excellent damage.

• The command grab is active only during the pullback, meaning the startup goes from okay at long-range to horrendous at close range.
• The first hit can be jump cancelled on hit, allowing for a combo afterwards, especially when you are close to the opponent.

Rainwater

214S

• GGST Axl Low Rainwater.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	24	-	-	-	-

Axl jumps backwards and swings his sickle in a downward arc.

Snail

214HS (Air OK)

• GGST Axl Low Snail.png

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
Ground	-	Mid	14	-	-	-	-
Air	-	Mid	16	-	-	-	-

Axl does a mid-ranged chain strike in a upward arc for the ground version, and downward arc for the air version.

• WHIFFS UP-CLOSE ON STANDING OPPONENTS. DON'T USE UP CLOSE UNLESS THE OPPONENT IS JUMPING.
• Air version have a longer range.

Axl Bomber

j.623HS

• GGST Axl Low Axl Bomber.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	9	-	-	-	-

Upward flaming DP that can't be used grounded.

• Since it's air-only, it can't be used as a reversal.
• The only real use to this move is for combos.

Overdrives

Sickle Storm

236236H

• GGST Axl Low Sickle Storm.png

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead.	StartupShows how many frame that the corresponding move needs to go through in order to reach its active frames.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Frame Adv.The difference between the attacker's recovery and the period that the opponent is in blockstun. This Frame Advantage value is based off the fact that the very first active frame touches the opponent. Throws list the amount of Frame Advantage upon successfully throwing the opponent.	Inv.The number of frames this attack has invincibility.
-	Mid	11+1	-	-	-	-

Spins his sickle chain around him in a circle, then throws it forward.

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