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A key part of Potemkin's anti-zoning toolkit, he begins by kneeling down and preparing a powerful flick. He will automatically release his finger the first time he is struck by certain projectile attacks during this pose, destroying the projectile in the process and countering with one of his own! The blast wave he produces moves at a moderately fast speed and will consume most other projectiles in its path.<br/>
A key part of Potemkin's anti-zoning toolkit, he begins by kneeling down and preparing a powerful flick. He will automatically release his finger the first time he is struck by certain projectile attacks during this pose, destroying the projectile in the process and countering with one of his own! The blast wave he produces moves at a moderately fast speed and will consume most other projectiles in its path.<br/>
The reflect window begins on frame 4, allowing Potemkin to quickly dispose of most projectiles on reaction, but also has a generously large window to more consistently deal with slow or delayed projectiles.<br/>
The reflect window begins on frame 4, allowing Potemkin to quickly dispose of most projectiles on reaction, but also has a generously large duration to more consistently deal with slow or delayed projectiles.<br/>
(Such as {{MiniMoveCard|game=GGST|chara=Ky Kiske|input=236H|label=Charged Stun Edge}} or a {{MiniMoveCard|game=GGST|chara=Faust|input=236P Bomb|label= Faust Bomb.}})
(Such as {{MiniMoveCard|game=GGST|chara=Ky Kiske|input=236H|label=Charged Stun Edge}} or a {{MiniMoveCard|game=GGST|chara=Faust|input=236P Bomb|label= Faust Bomb.}})



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Overview
Overview

Long-ranged attacks, good durability and powerful throws are what makes up the hulking juggernaut, Potemkin. His signature move is Potemkin Buster, a fast command grab with long range and tremendous power.

Potemkin’s gameplan revolves around finding ways to land Potemkin Buster and using other moves to punish counterplay. He has a wide array of anti-airs to stop jumping, including Heat Knuckle, an anti-air throw. Large normals, such as f.S and 5H, allow him to challenge both grounded and aerial opponents from ranges beyond throw range. 6H is particularly large, and his normals can be canceled into Mega Fist to close space or to disengage.

Potemkin’s weak point is slow movement, he can neither run nor air dash. He struggles against zoning as a result. Don’t be discouraged, Potemkin has several gap-closing tools. Hammer Fall is a forward sliding attack. Slide Head creates a shock wave that knocks grounded opponents down unless they block low. Both the aforementioned moves can also armor through one hit. He can even use F.D.B. to reflect projectiles. Right back at ya!

While useful, Potemkin’s gap-closing tools are unconventional and have weak points, so moving forward is generally unfavorable despite being necessary. But fear not, as his durability offset this weakness somewhat. In addition, his immense power and oppressive okizeme setups with Garuda Impact can quickly swing a match.

Potemkin is recommended for players who want to utilize powerful throws and long-ranged normals to instill fear in their opponent and punish them harder than anyone else!

 Potemkin  Potemkin , classified as a Power Grappler, is the mainstay grappler of the Guilty Gear series. He is slow, but durable and deals tremendous damage once you are in his grasp.

Pros
Cons
  • Absurd Damage Output: In Strive, Potemkin Buster's damage levels have been cranked up to ridiculous levels, as well as Potemkin's normal and counter-hit combos doing easily above average levels of damage.
  • High Defensive Stats: Potemkin's defense modifier is the highest in the game, other than Giovanna in her powered up state. This allows him to take more hits and use his life bar as a resource.
  • Large Hitboxes: Boasting some of the largest hitboxes in the game which lend him above average area control, such as f.S, 5H, or 2D.
  • Terrifying Strike-Throw Mix: Potemkin's high damage, long range, good uses of meter, and surprisingly deceptive Kara-Buster can make it very scary to actively contest Potemkin's offense.
  • Armor: Both Hammerfall and Slide Head have armor properties. This allows Potemkin to deal with certain moves well and to have a good neutral presence.
  • Lack of Mobility: Potemkin possesses no run, air dash, or step dash. This means that it takes a lot of effort to close the gap, and the ways that he does so are unconventional.
  • Large Hurtboxes: A big body means that whiff punishing his larger attacks will be easier than average, and he will have to start block some attacks earlier than other characters due to his wide and tall hurtbox.
  • Zoner Issues: Characters such as  Axl are very difficult to deal with as Potemkin. Due to his limited mobility he has to rely on patience and his unique tools, such as F.D.B. and Slide Head, to make his way through.
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Potemkin

Normal Moves

StartupThe time before an attack is active. Written startup values include the first active frame, so the startup on a frame chart will display one less square than the written value. Frames
Active The active frames of an attack refers to the amount of time an attack can hit the opponent. Frames
InactiveFrames in the middle of multi-hit attacks which cannot hit the opponent, but are after the move has become active at least once. Frames
Recovery The recovery of an attack refers to the amount of time an attacker must wait before they may perform another action, even blocking. Frames
Special RecoveryThe recovery of an attack refers to the amount of time an attacker must wait before they may perform another action.Recovery frames which happen under abnormal conditions, such as after landing. Frames
ProjectileIndicates an entity that exists separately from the character has become active. Usually something like a Fireball A projectile which usually travels slowly across the screen in a horizontal path above the ground.. Active
CancelA window in which to cancel a move. Can be varied in usage. Window

5P

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
30 All 5 5 6 +1
Total: 15

  • Pot's fastest normal.
  • Whiffs on crouching opponents.

Since this is Potemkin's fastest normal, it is inherently useful in some cases where its speed is needed. It is large for its speed, and can be used as a quick anti-air or short-ranged poke.

Gatling Options: 5P, 2P, 6P, 6K, 6H

5K

c.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
45 All 8 4 11 +4
Total: 22

  • Combos into 2H for a Heavenly Potemkin Buster or Heat Knuckle
  • Only +3 on block if attempting c.S, c.S stagger pressure due to gatling restrictions (i.e. trades with reversal 5F jabs). Explanation video

A fantastic button all around. Fairly fast, solid hitbox, and great frame advantage on hit and on block. Its frame advantage on block gives Potemkin access to some scary frame traps. If you want a button to connect, it's this one.

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

f.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
40 All 12 7 18 -8
Total: 36

A large poke with a great hitbox, can be used to smack people out of the air or whiff punish people on the ground as it gatlings into 5H. On aerial hit you can land a follow-up Slide HeadGGST Potemkin Slide Head.pngGuardLowStartup29Recovery24Advantage0 for a hard knockdown. On a grounded hit the reward is somewhat limited without use of meter or counter hit as it cannot gatling into 2D.

Gatling Options: 5H, 2H

5H

5D

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
50 High 20 8 21 -15 -
62 High 28 8 21 -10 -
Total: 48
Total: 56

Uncharged Dust
  • Uncharged dust on-hit is 0 or neutral frame advantage and causes float
  • Causes 80% proration on-hit

Universal overhead attack that's pretty fast. It's especially good on counter hit. Can be gatling from 5K, 2K, or c.S for a mixup.


Charged Dust
  • Charged dust leads to soft knockdown (+36).
  • Holding up during the hitstop frames of charged dust will activate a homing jump.
    • Doing a homing jump will cause an area shift and put the opponent into a unique high damaging air combo state.
    • Pressing any attack twice without jump/dash cancel will activate the homing jump finisher causing a hard knockdown (+23).
    • Homing jump combos can sometimes increase meter balance enough to activate positive bonus.

Similar to uncharged but is slow enough to be reacted to, but if it does land it gives a very high damaging combo especially with Potemkin's damage.

2P

2K

2S

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
45 All 14 3 18 -4
Total: 34

Since 2S is slower than c.S and f.S, it's harder to use in neutral, but the reward on counterhit is significantly higher. It's fantastic in combos, as it pops airborne opponents higher up and is really large and able to catch people falling to the ground.

On counterhit, it causes a stagger which allows you to convert into huge damage, even a Potemkin Buster is possible if you are quick to react with Hammerfall Break. Using 2S as a frametrap after something like c.S to score said counterhit is very scary.

Gatling Options: 5H, 2H

2H

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
55 All 13 5 35 -21
Total: 52

A massive uppercut that opens a world of damage up to Potemkin. A good anti-air on a read, but due to its large hurtbox and less than stellar speed, it shouldn't be thrown out on reaction. 2H is a massive part of Potemkin's combo game, as it leads to his highest damaging combos. Beware the short range, as 2H will not consistently connect at some ranges.

2D

6P

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
42 All 11 7 25 -15 1-3 Upper Body
4-17 Above Knees
Total: 42

  • Can be special canceled.

Potemkin's go to anti-air. You'd think that due to his size, he'd have a hard time anti-airing, but this 6P has him sit down and still gives him a bunch of upper body invulnerability. Its great hitbox size smacks a lot of things out of the sky.

Can almost always chain into a successful Heat Knuckle on any hit, or on aerial block. On counter-hit it provides a hard knockdown which allows for easy pressure with Garuda Impact.

6K

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
45 All 22 5 18 -6
Total: 44

Potemkin lurches forward with a heavy shoulder tackle.

  • On hit, it combos into Hammerfall. On counter-hit it can combo into Garuda Impact.
    • On aerial hit it causes a wall bounce in the corner which grants better follow-ups and makes it an important tool in certain combos.
  • On block it leads to a poor situation for Potemkin. 6K > Hammerfall is a 2 frame gap that will catch everything except throws. Tick throwing with buster will beat throws but loses to mash. However, it is possible to react to Potemkin's movement and act accordingly, invalidating the mixup
    • If they can't react, the reward for landing Hammerfall is fairly low without meter. Depending on the context, an opponent may find it worth it to take the damage from Hammerfall and reset to neutral more often than sitting still and risking getting bustered.
  • Limited frametrap option. After any P normal, there is an 11 frame gap. After any K normal, there is a 9 frame gap. However, after c.S, 6K's value as a frametrap becomes much higher, being only a 4 frame gap and powers through FD's pushback

One of the main usages of 6K in Strive is that it can now be Kara-Cancelled, meaning Potemkin can cancel the startup of 6K into special moves, preserving the forward movement it provides. This can result in a forward moving and slightly slower Potemkin Buster or Garuda Impact, a safe on block Mega Fist, and so on.

An overview of Potemkin's kara cancels can be viewed on his Strategy Page.

6H


j.P

j.K

j.S

j.H

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
55 High 12 4 16 +15 (Min. height)
Total: 31

The classic grappler body splash, with a Potemkin twist. Is wide enough to cross up, can be used as a big and slow air to air, and gives good damage on hit and even more on counterhit. What more could you ask for?

Do note however that just like many of Potemkin's other Heavy Slash normals, the hurtbox is big and the move is generally slow. Don't throw it out without any regard to your personal safety.

Gatling Options: j.D

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
50 All 13 Until Landing 9 After landing +1 (IAS)
Total: 21

The classic butt slam. Stops all horizontal air movement and sends Potemkin straight down. You can no longer influence the direction since j.4D / j.6D is now air grab. Useful to get out of the air quickly, avoid grabs like Heavy Mob Cemetary, or confuse your opponent with the change in momentum. Most often used as a quick way down to the floor following a whiffed Heavenly Potemkin Buster.

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

6D or 4D

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
90 Ground Throw 2 3 38 N/A
Total: 42

  • Can throw the opponent either forward or backwards.
  • Hard knockdown on hit.
  • 75% forced proration before all damage is dealt, 50% forced proration after all damage is dealt.

Universal throw, puts the opponent a jump's distance away from Potemkin which is nice. Faster but smaller than Potemkin Buster, and with much less damage of course.

Air Throw

j.6D or j.4D

Special Moves

Potemkin Buster

632146P or 360P

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
175 Ground Throw 5 4 37 1-8F Throw
Total: 45

  • The throw range extends over its 4 active frames from point blank to the middle of his fingers (see hitboxes)

Potemkin's main command grab. Your entire game plan revolves around getting your opponent into this. Does massive damage on hit, has good range, and decent startup.

To extend its range, Kara Cancel your 6K into it. This is done easiest by plinking the Potemkin Buster input with K~P (so your input will be 632146K~P). This is generally referred to as "Kara Buster" and is important for catching opponents from further away. It'll also increase the startup by 1-2 frames, so if you're already close there's not much reason to do it outside of getting a better tick throw window.

Using the alternative 360P input can be useful for reversal Potemkin Busters after blocking as you can begin the input with the same direction that you use to block.

Heat Knuckle

623H

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
0,8×7,60 Air Guard Crush 12 4 18 +10~+3
Total: 33

  • Automatic Wall Break in the corner.
  • If blocked, opponent has landing recovery frames cancelled and can immediately act upon landing.
  • A c.S or 5K can check an attempt to jump a PB attempt after blocked Heat Knuckle.
  • Advantage is height-dependent ranging from +10 to +1

Heat Knuckle is Potemkin's longer ranged anti-air. On hit, it locks the opponent into an animation that cannot be bursted. The impressive range and complete lack of hurtboxes on Potemkin's arm gives it great space control above and in front of Potemkin.

Useful for catching airdash-happy opponents and opponents who use early jump buttons (Ram, Axl, Sol, etc).

Although it looks like a grab, it can be blocked. On block it has high RISC gain, and puts the opponent in a guard crush state where they cannot YRC until landing and have no throw protection. If blocked at close range, Potemkin can attempt a hit/throw mixup with Potemkin Buster. If blocked from further away however, you're back to neutral.

Also, since it's no longer a throw, it can hit aerial attacks that extend the opponent's hurtbox (ex.  Axl's j.SGGST Axl Low j.S.pngGuardHighStartup14Recovery18Advantage- and  Nagoriyuki's j.S).

Mega Fist

236P or 214P

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
Forward
50 High 25 7 16 -6 Airborne 3F, Below Chest 3F
Backward
50 High 25 7 6 +4 Airborne 3F, Below Chest 2F
Kara Cancelled Backward
80 High 25~27 7 12 -2 Airborne 3f, Below Chest 2f
Total: 47
Total: 37
Total: 44

Potemkin leaps into the air before descending with a heavy double-punch.

Forward (FMF)
  • An aggressive, forward moving overhead attack, its speed can be difficult to react to if your opponent is not expecting it.
  • Punishable on block, but taking advantage of its large hitbox makes it safe at longer ranges due to its pushback.
  • Very late hits where Potemkin lands on the ground shortly after contact will even further improve the move's safety on block.
  • The kara cancelled version (236K~P) travels a much greater distance, and is a good "all-in" usage of Mega Fist to close distance when you're not overly concerned with spacing.

FMF's arching trajectory allows Potemkin to easily avoid most enemy attacks, often causing a counter-hit. The large and highly disjointed hit box leads to most anti-air attempts either trading or being outright beaten. If used sparingly and with good spacing, it is a strong advancing tool.


Backward (BMF)
  • Backwards trajectory allows you to quickly pull away from dangerous pressure.
  • Very fast recovery, Potemkin is even at advantage on block.
  • With your back to the corner, this becomes a very safe and powerful defensive tool.

On defense BMF is an excellent tool to call out lows and throws due to how quickly his hurtbox is pulled upwards. This allows Potemkin to force some characters to significantly tighten their frame traps to a 1 frame window, such as  Chipp's ResshouGGST Chipp Zanuff Resshou.pngGuardAllStartup13Recovery16Advantage-4 into RokusaiGGST Chipp Zanuff Rokusai.pngGuardLowStartup8Recovery21Advantage-6. The large hitbox also makes it almost impossible to whiff punish when coupled with its very low recovery.


Kara Cancelled Backward (kBMF)
  • Startup is dependent on the frame 6K is kara-cancelled on (2F window)
  • Unusual trajectory, overall Potemkin moves very slightly forward by the end.
  • Extremely high damage and uniquely high bounce on aerial hit makes it a very rewarding combo tool that's worth the hassle.

Doing 2146K~P will perform a kBMF. Unlike other kara cancelled moves, Potemkin's kBMF has special properties that effectively make it a different move entirely. It deals an additional 20 damage over other Mega Fists, and has unique recovery time that falls somewhere between his Forwards and Backwards options.

In combos, 2146K~P has a 1F window just before the enemy hits the ground where it will apply a unique bounce known as JFkBMF (Just Frame kBMF). This makes followups notably easier, and makes certain combo routes possible on lightweights. This is not an OTG hit. With practice, it can be made consistent, but there are other routes that do similar damage without the 1F timing. In corner combos, landing this version of kBMF is guaranteed to not wallsplat as long as the value is below the wallsplat threshold. This is used in certain optimal combo routes as it effectively pushes the threshold and allows for one extra hit before wallsplat occurs.

Slide Head

236S

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
0 Low 29 2 24 0 1 Hit Armor 5-28F
Total: 58

  • A strong way to deal with zoning if you can react to projectile startups.
  • Can be canceled into from 2S making it a good threat to defensive characters.
  • Has one hit of armor starting on frame 5. Will lose to any projectile with multiple hits.

Potemkin falls forward and creates a shockwave that hits low and grants hard knockdown on hit.

Hammer Fall

[4]6H

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
Hammer Fall
58 All 18~62 2f 26 -9 1 Hit Armor 5~61f
Break
Hammer Fall > P
N/A N/A 27
Total: 45
Total: 74

  • Potemkin's best forward movement option.
  • Can be canceled into Hammerfall Break by pressing P while Potemkin is moving.
  • Has a single hit of armor starting on frame 9. Will lose to any projectile with multiple hits.
  • Can force the earliest possible break by inputting H + P at the same time.

Potemkin lurches forward and clamps his fists together. Causes soft knockdown/instant tech on hit. The break cancel window is much larger than previous iterations, so you can be VERY liberal with your distance. Practice the timing, you don't want to whiff Hammerfall in someone's face.

F.D.B.

63214S (Hold OK)

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
F.D.B.
55 All 18~36 4 19 -6 Projectile Reflection 4-[17~35F]
F.D.B. (Projectile)
50 All 1 +11
Total: 43
Total: 60

  • Frame trap from heavy normals (c.S, 6K, etc.)
  • Synergizes well with Hammer Fall as the input allows you to charge naturally.
  • Can extend the parry window and/or delay the attack by holding S.

A key part of Potemkin's anti-zoning toolkit, he begins by kneeling down and preparing a powerful flick. He will automatically release his finger the first time he is struck by certain projectile attacks during this pose, destroying the projectile in the process and countering with one of his own! The blast wave he produces moves at a moderately fast speed and will consume most other projectiles in its path.
The reflect window begins on frame 4, allowing Potemkin to quickly dispose of most projectiles on reaction, but also has a generously large duration to more consistently deal with slow or delayed projectiles.
(Such as Charged Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236H.pngGuardAllStartup39RecoveryTotal 62Advantage+22 [+25] or a Faust Bomb.GGST Faust Bomb.pngGuardAllStartup68 to Land, 143 After LandingRecoveryAdvantage-)

For a full list of projectiles that can be countered, check the chart below.

If the reflect window ends without a successful trigger, Potemkin will still release his finger on the next available frame, producing a small shock wave directly in front of him.
This attack has respectable range and disjoint, making it a useful mid-range poke that can be difficult to contest with. On hit it knocks the opponent away, allowing you to advance towards the corner. While on block it is usually safe from punishes due to its pushback.

F.D.B. Reflectable Projectiles Table
Character Move
 Anji Mito
  • ShitsuGGST Anji Mito 236P.pngGuardAllStartup29RecoveryTotal 52Advantage-6 (Follow-up bird projectile may still appear, but can also be reflected.)
  • Shin: IchishikiGGST Anji Mito 236HP.pngGuardAllStartup30 (43 if early cancelled from Fuujin)RecoveryTotal 43+6 after LandingAdvantage+7
 Axl Low
  • Sickle FlashGGST Axl Low 46S.pngGuardAllStartup24Recovery29Advantage-19~-9
  • Winter CherryGGST Axl Low 46SS 1.pngGuardAllStartup18 [22]Recovery24Advantage-3 [+10]
 Baiken
  • Tatami Gaeshi 236KGGST Baiken 236K.pngGuardAllStartup15Recovery5Advantage-3 (Cannot reflect the initial hit, only the follow-up hits when the mat is falling over.)
  • Tatami Gaeshi j.236KGGST Baiken 236K.pngGuardAllStartup20RecoveryUntil Landing+7Advantage+15 (IAD)
 Chipp Zanuff
  • N/A
 Faust
  • LoveGGST Faust j236P.pngGuardAllStartup27RecoveryTotal 48Advantage- / Love (With Afro)GGST Faust j236P.pngGuardAll (Guard Crush)Startup27RecoveryTotal 48Advantage- (Both the projectile and follow-up explosion.)
  • What Could This Be?GGST Faust 236P.pngGuardStartup26RecoveryTotal 40Advantage-
    • BombGGST Faust Bomb.pngGuardAllStartup68 to Land, 143 After LandingRecoveryAdvantage- (Explosion only.)
    • MeteorsGGST Faust Meteors.pngGuardAll (Guard Crush)StartupAbout 70RecoveryAdvantage- (Meteor RNG can sometimes nullify your reflected projectile and/or potentially hit you anyway.) (Example 1 / Example 2)
 Giovanna
  • N/A
 Goldlewis Dickinson
  • SkyfishGGST Goldlewis Dickinson Skyfish.pngGuardAllStartup35Recovery84 TotalAdvantage-13 (Will only reflect 1 bullet, additional bullets may need to be blocked.)
  • ThunderbirdGGST Goldlewis Dickinson Thunderbird.pngGuardAllStartup57Recovery42 TotalAdvantage-
 Happy Chaos
  • N/A
 I-No
  • Antidepressant Scale 214PGGST I-No Antidepressant Scale.pngGuardAllStartup29RecoveryTotal 51Advantage-8 / j.214PGGST I-No Antidepressant Scale.pngGuardAllStartup29RecoveryUntil Landing + 6Advantage-1
  • Chemical LoveGGST I-No Chemical Love.pngGuardAllStartup11Recovery22Advantage-9
 Jack-O'
  • j.DGGST Jack-O jD.pngGuardAllStartup21RecoveryTotal 44Advantage-
  • Attack CommandGGST Jack-O 214K.pngGuardAllStartup12RecoveryTotal 23Advantage+15 (Projectile can break on the minion and kill it.)
  • CountdownGGST Jack-O 214H.pngGuardAllStartup3+180+25RecoveryTotal 24Advantage-
 Ky Kiske
  • j.DGGST Ky Kiske jD.pngGuardAllStartup13Recovery15Advantage-
  • Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236S.pngGuardAllStartup13RecoveryTotal 46Advantage-14
  • Charged Stun EdgeGGST Ky Kiske 236H.pngGuardAllStartup39RecoveryTotal 62Advantage+22 [+25]
  • Aerial Stun Edge j.236SGGST Ky Kiske j236X.pngGuardAllStartup21RecoveryUntil Landing+10Advantage- / j.236HGGST Ky Kiske j236X.pngGuardAllStartup21RecoveryUntil Landing+10Advantage-
 Leo Whitefang
  • Gravierte Würde [4]6SGGST Leo Whitefang Graviert Wurde.pngGuardAllStartup10RecoveryTotal 50FAdvantage-12 / [4]6HGGST Leo Whitefang Graviert Wurde.pngGuardAllStartup35RecoveryTotal 66FAdvantage+17
 May
  • Arisugawa Sparkle 214PGGST May Arisugawa Sparkle.pngGuardAllStartup48RecoveryTotal 45Advantage+29 / 214KGGST May Arisugawa Sparkle.pngGuardAllStartup48RecoveryTotal 45Advantage+29
 Millia rage
  • Tandem Top 236SGGST Millia Rage Tandem Top Full.pngGuardAllStartup12RecoveryTotal 45Advantage-10 / 236HGGST Millia Rage Tandem Top Full.pngGuardAllStartup73RecoveryTotal 51Advantage+36
 Nagoriyuki
  • ZarameyukiGGST Nagoriyuki Zarameyuki1.pngGuardAllStartup18~29RecoveryTotal 39Advantage+5
 Potemkin
  • F.D.B. (Projectile)GGST Potemkin FDB Reflect.pngGuardAllStartup1RecoveryAdvantage+11 (Nullifies it.)
    • Highly unlikely to happen in normal gameplay as it requires an enemy to first reflect your own F.D.B. projectile with Faust's 5[D],GGST Faust 5D.pngGuardHighStartup28Recovery26Advantage-10 Leo's Kahn-Schild,GGST Leo Whitefang bt D.pngGuardAllStartup3Recovery18Advantage- or Zato-1's Drunkard Shade.GGST Zato-1 Drunkard Shade.pngGuardAllStartup9Recovery12Advantage-8
 Ramlethal Valentine
  • Bajoneto 236SGGST Ramlethal Valentine Bajoneto S.pngGuardAllStartup20RecoveryTotal 37Advantage+9 / 236HGGST Ramlethal Valentine Bajoneto H.pngGuardAllStartup20RecoveryTotal 43Advantage+3 (Both the projectile and follow-up explosion.)
 Sol Badguy
  • Gun FlameGGST Sol Badguy 236P.pngGuardAllStartup18RecoveryTotal 54Advantage-10
 Testament
  • Grave Reaper 236S / j.236S / 236H / j.236H (Follow-up projectile only.)
  • Unholy DiverGGST Testament 214P.pngGuardAllStartup21RecoveryTotal 39Advantage+1
 Zato-1
  • "That's a lot!"GGST Zato-1 That's a lot.pngGuardAllStartup27→42→57→72 [31→46→61→76]RecoveryTotal 74Advantage+55 (Will only reflect 1 drill, additional drills may need to be blocked.)
  • Invite HellGGST Zato-1 Invite Hell 1.pngGuardAllStartup18Recovery2Advantage-7

Garuda Impact

214H

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
63 All (Guard Crush) 28 11 24 +19
Total: 62

One of Potemkin's main oki tools and the best friend to Potemkin Buster, with many ways to set up a meaty Garuda.

On a grounded hit, it causes a significant stagger which easily allows for a follow-up Potemkin Buster. While on block, it inflicts massive amounts of RISC and has ridiculous chip damage. More importantly, it guard crushes the opponent, setting up Potemkin's infamous "Garuda Oki" which makes any knockdown from Potemkin even scarier than the average grappler.

  • Can be made DP safe by spacing it properly to make reversal DP whiff for a counterhit starter combo.
    • Beats reversal backdash too.
    • Some reversal Overdrives can beat Garuda oki however.
  • Guard Crush state leaves the opponent in an unthrowable state but a 2D/Potbuster mix can be attempted near the end of the crush animation.
    • Guard Crush blockstun does not provide the opponent with an additional 5 frames of throw-protection after ending, unlike regular blockstun.
      • Properly timed Potbusters are capable of connecting as soon as the Guard Crush animation ends.
    • 2D will catch jump/mash/backdash while Potbuster will scoop up attempts to block the 2D. Fuzzy jump works pretty decently versus this setup. However, Potemkin is capable of sniping fuzzy jump attempts by delaying buttons to clip the pre-jump frames for a full combo. For this reason, moves like 2H after a blocked Garuda in corner can be an extremely punishing call-out to fuzzy jumps.
    • More about Garuda Oki can be found on Potemkin's Strategy Page.

Overdrives

Heavenly Potemkin Buster

236236S

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
190 Air Throw 12+0 15 16 N/A 1-12F Full
Total: 42

A fast and supremely powerful anti-air command grab, Heavenly Potemkin Buster (HPB) has Potemkin leap into the air at an angle, skyrocketing upwards once he grabs his opponent before descending for colossal damage.


  • Anti-Air Command Grab, cannot be blocked but will whiff against a grounded opponent, and potentially against opponents too low to the ground.
  • Invincible during start-up frames only.
    • Potemkin's hurtbox is heavily reduced during active frames so he should still overpower most aerial attacks.

Unlike most grabs, HPB can still connect during the following states:

  • Hitstun. HPB is usable as a flashy, high-damage combo ender.
  • Guard Crush. While situational, a blocked Heat Knuckle can be Roman Cancelled into an unavoidable HPB.
  • Wall Stick. HPB can grab opponents off of the wall, but cannot break it.

Unlike most grabs, Overdrive command grabs cannot be Roman Cancelled after successfully hitting an opponent.

  • Purple Roman Cancels can be performed normally as long as the move hasn't made contact, and like other Overdrives will only drain 50% tension if done during start-up before the super flash.
  • Red Roman Cancels can be performed at the very end of the move, allowing for additional follow-up attacks.

While ideally HPB will make contact with your opponent, it is also relatively safe on whiff, as Potemkin will quickly fly past his opponent up into the air. Once airborne you can utilize your double-jump and j.D options to try and confuse your opponent and either safely return to the ground or mount an unorthodox jump-in attack.

Giganter Kai

632146H

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
Giganter Kai
60 All 10+1 5 17 +100
Giganter Kai (Barrier)
15×3 All 10+23 464
Total: 51

Giganter Kai is a 2-Stage attack that has Potemkin release an explosion of energy all around him, following up with a powerful moving energy shield if the first attack failed to hit the opponent.


The Explosion

Power surges throughout Potemkin as an energy bubble forms around him before bursting outward.

  • Invincible during start-up frames and active frames, making this a proper invincible reversal attack, unlike HPB.
  • Fully invincible for the first 10 frames, Potemkin can be thrown at any point after the super flash however.
  • Hits on both sides meaning it cannot be avoided by cross-up attempts, which can also lead to humorous "backwards" Wall Break situations.
  • Rather slow start-up makes it easier to safe jump against compared to other characters' reversals.

The Barrier

If the initial attack fails to make contact with your opponent, the excess energy is repurposed into a slow moving shield-like projectile.

  • The barrier will appear in front of Potemkin ONLY IF the first attack whiffs, and will slowly move forward for roughly 5 seconds before vanishing.
  • Will stay on screen even if Potemkin is hit, and can protect you from being punished if you choose to advance with Hammer Fall.
    • There is a 2 frame window where Potemkin can be hit before the barrier appears, taking damage during this window will interrupt the move.
  • Can hit your opponent up to 3 times, the first 2 hits cannot cause a Wall Stick and will pull opponents off of the wall, while the final hit will cause an instant Wall Break if your opponent is against the wall.
    • Breaking the wall with the barrier's final hit will put your opponent in a hard knockdown state, just like other Overdrive Wall Breaks.
  • Will clash with and fully nullify most projectiles that come into contact with it, with some exceptions. Be aware it is possible for enemy projectiles to hit you before being nullified if you are too close to the barrier.
Barrier Exceptions Table
Character Move
 Anji Mito
  • Issei Ougi: SaiGGST Anji Mito 632146H.pngGuardAllStartup11+6RecoveryAdvantage-30
 Axl Low
  • N/A
 Baiken
  • KenjyuGGST Baiken 214214P.pngGuardAll (Guard Crush)Startup8+3RecoveryTotal 47Advantage+5
 Chipp Zanuff
  • N/A
 Faust
  • What Could This Be?GGST Faust 236P.pngGuardStartup26RecoveryTotal 40Advantage-
    • HammerGGST Faust Hammer.pngGuardAllStartup1RecoveryAdvantage-
    • 100T WeightGGST Faust 100T Weight.pngGuardAll (Guard Crush)Startup1RecoveryAdvantage-
 Giovanna
  • N/A
 Goldlewis Dickinson
  • SkyfishGGST Goldlewis Dickinson Skyfish.pngGuardAllStartup35Recovery84 TotalAdvantage-13
  • Burn It DownGGST Goldlewis Dickinson Burn It Down.pngGuardAllStartup13+(84 Flash)+79Recovery27 TotalAdvantage-
 Happy Chaos
  • CurseGGST Happy Chaos 236P.pngGuard-Startup-Recovery29 totalAdvantage-
 I-No
  • MegalomaniaGGST I-No Megalomania 1.pngGuardGround Throw (All)Startup11+0(41)RecoveryAdvantageN/A (-18)
 Jack-O'
  • N/A
 Ky Kiske
  • N/A
 Leo Whitefang
  • StahlwirbelGGST Leo Whitefang Stahl Wirbel.pngGuardAllStartup4+1RecoveryTotal 27FAdvantage+14
 May
  • Great Yamada AttackGGST May Great Yamada Attack.pngGuardAllStartup10+1Recovery88Advantage-54
  • The Wonderful and Dynamic GoshogawaraGGST May The Wonderful and Dynamic Goshogawara.pngGuardAllStartup6+4Recovery55Advantage-31
 Millia Rage
  • N/A
 Nagoriyuki
  • N/A
 Potemkin
  • Giganter Kai (Barrier)GGST Potemkin Giganter Kai.pngGuardAllStartup10+23RecoveryAdvantage-
 Ramlethal Valentine
  • CalvadosGGST Ramlethal Valentine Calvados.pngGuardAll (Guard Crush)Startup11+13Recovery17Advantage+16
 Sol Badguy
  • N/A
 Testament
  • NostroviaGGST Testament 236236P Cinematic.pngGuardAllStartup11+19RecoveryTotal 53Advantage+63
 Zato-1
  • "That's a lot!"GGST Zato-1 That's a lot.pngGuardAllStartup27→42→57→72 [31→46→61→76]RecoveryTotal 74Advantage+55 (Any drill that touches the barrier is nullified, but drills will continue to appear.)
  • Invite HellGGST Zato-1 Invite Hell 1.pngGuardAllStartup18Recovery2Advantage-7
  • AmorphousGGST Zato-1 Amorphous.pngGuardAllStartup8+8RecoveryTotal 43Advantage+12


The slow moving nature of this projectile makes it easy for your opponent to avoid or wait out, though depending on your screen position their options may be limited.

  • Jumping over the projectile is a simple strategy that most will use, but this opens them up to anti-air attempts, including a potential Heavenly Potemkin Buster.
  • An opponent who purposefully attempts to block its 3 hits is common, but you can freely mix them with high/low attacks should they try. Slide Head is a powerful full-screen tool for this.
  • Certain character's moves may allow them to go under the projectile, such as  Sol's Night Raid VortexGGST Sol Badguy 214S 1.pngGuardAllStartup15~31 [32]Recovery32 [26]Advantage-17. This strategy is only viable if you give them space between you and your barrier.

It is not uncommon for opponents to successfully get past the barrier, so you must be ready to capitalize on whatever method they use to do so. The barrier will continue on regardless, and it will not turn around to assist you!

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