GGST/Axl Low

Overview

Combos

Strategy/Counter Strategy

Full Frame Data

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Normal Moves

• All damage values tested on Sol.

5P

• 

  Put I-No in her place

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Throws the chain at about a 10° angle.
• Special cancelable.
• Whiffs crouching.
• Damage value increases at max range.

Covers an incredible amount of ground and air space for how fast it is. Single-handedly shuts down Potemkin as a bonus.

5K

• 

  You'll just have to imagine his calves now

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Jump and special cancelable.
• Closest thing Axl has to a jab.

Your go-to abare move. Gatling into 2D to build space and gain a knockdown on hit and cancel that into Rensen on block to start playing Axl.

c.S

• 

  Different animation, largely unchanged beyond that

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Jump and special cancelable.
• Combo and pressure filler.

f.S

• 

  Now with a 2H gatling!

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.
• Excellent mid-range poke.

Even though it doesn't extend as far as some of Axl's other pokes, it covers a space that his other normals are too slow to cover. Also excellent as a whiff punish button.

5H

• 

  Don't try this at home kids

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.
• Downward sickle slice with decent range. Ground bounces on air hit.

Might be a mediocre anti air, if it has the same hurtbox shenanigans it used to have.

5D

• 

  Charged version works great with time stop installed when the opponent is too scared to challenge

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Forces stand.
• Results in a cinematic if charged or CH.
• Uncharged 5D is 0 on hit.
• Damage value increases when fully charged.

One of Axl's two overheads.

6P

• 

  The happiest gut punch you'll ever see

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Axl's up-close anti-air.
• Special cancelable.
• Forces stand.

Axl performs a gut punch. Useful as a counterpoke to go through other long pokes due to its invulnerability.

6K

• 

  Who said Strive lacked anti airs?

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.
• Whiffs crouching.
• Damage value increases at max range.

6H

• 

  Not plus anymore, but still a great meaty

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Advances very far forward.

Axl's other overhead.

2P

• 

  Annoy them to death

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.
• Damage value increases at max range.

2K

• 

  Yes, it still low profiles stun edge

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.

2S

• 

  This man holds 90% of Strive's anti airs

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.
• Whiffs crouching.
• Damage value increases at max range.

2H

• 

  Lost the 6H gatling, kept the special gatling

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.
• Damage value increases at max range.

2D

• 

  COUNTERHIT OF A GOD

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.

j.P

• 

  Axl mains worldwide [cried/rejoiced] when they saw the hurtbox

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.
• Damage value increases at max range.

j.K

• 

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Aerial action allowed (dash).
• Special cancelable.

j.S

• 

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.
• Damage value increases at max range.

j.H

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.
• Damage value increases at max range.

j.D

• 

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Special cancelable.

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

Air Throw

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

Special Moves

Sickle Flash (Rensengeki)

[4]6S

• 

  Ol' Reliable

• 

  Unreliable

• 

  I'm a helicopter!

• 

  {insert Megumin joke here}

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln
Sickle Flash
Soaring Chain Strike Sickle Flash -> 8
Spinning Chain Strike Sickle Flash -> 2 (Hold OK)
Winter Cherry Sickle Flash -> S

• Axl's longest range poke and your best friend.
• Follow up cancel window 24~36F, Can be delayed up to 40F

Full-screen chain strike projectile. Axl's signature move. It's very commonly referred to as "Rensen" (short for the Japanese name "Rensengeki").

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• Sends the opponent towards you, even on block.
• Whiffs crouching.

Pulls back the chain in a upward arc. Mostly used to catch the opponent when they jump over Sickle Flash.

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• Vacuums the opponent no matter what.
• Can be held for more hits.

Sickle Flash's close-range option. Leaves Axl quite open at a distance. Excellent for chewing through armor like Potemkin's Hammerfall.

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• Detonates the sickle.
• Values after a period of delay, [] shows delayed data. Axl shows signature "Yes!" if delay hits.

The sickle will only detonate at the maximum range of the move. If it is used anywhere other than fullscreen, it will likely whiff.

Winter Mantis

41236HS

• GGST Axl Low Winter Mantisr.png

  Loosely based on the Preying Mantis' usual hunting technique- The Clothesline.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Axl's command grab.
• Slow but starts from the opposing corner.
• Damage value changes at point blank range.
• Arrives between 28～46F, Unblockable

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. At point blank range, Axl will perform a grounded Axl Bomber instead allowing him to combo after without the use of RC.

Rainwater

214S

• 

  Weatherman's calling for pain

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Moves Axl backwards while being difficult to punish.
• Great roundstart option.
• 3F of Landing Recovery

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

Snail

214HS (Air OK)

• 

  Your new favorite ender

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln
Ground
Air

• Has a deadzone in front of Axl.
• Air version have a longer range.
• 10F of Landing Recovery for j.214H

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

Axl Bomber

j.623HS

• 

  Turn your opponent into a twitter clip

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• Air only, not a reversal.
• Combo filler.
• 7F of Landing Recovery

Upward flaming uppercut that can't be used grounded.

Overdrives

Sickle Storm

236236H

• 

  Whiff the first hit and hope they don't know about the second.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln

• 8F between first and second hit

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

One Vision

632146P

• 

  Oh? You're approaching me?

• 

  STAR PLATINUM - ZA WARUDO

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be blocked.	StartupThe number of frames between inputting an attack and when the attack becomes active. Includes first active frame.	ActiveThe number of frames for which a move has hitboxes. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryThe number of frames after a move's active frames during which the character cannot act assuming the move is not canceled.	On-BlockThe 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.	Invuln
Installation
Activation 632146P after installing

When you first input the command, Axl Low will do a little pose, activating the install, indicated by a glow. This process can only be done on the ground.

Inputting the command again anytime after that will activate an about-2-second timestop. The activation be done both on the ground and the air. He can activate it during normals, specials or in neutral.

Install last 5 seconds(295F?)

Effect time last 2 second(125F?), Blockable

External References

Open Beta 2 data provided by @apI4fRGlmFAaJ5T https://twitter.com/apI4fRGlmFAaJ5T/status/1393906277986623492

Translation by Pssych https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p37W1E6wPlvJEyM01LC1-fU5Faunj5JXOTr8XRnCnMc/edit#gid=2076950116

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