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Faust

General Tactics

Blockstrings

Your most straightforward blockstring consists of a 2K followed by whatever mix-up To perform a maneuver that forces a defending opponent to choose between two or more options. If the opponent chooses incorrectly, then they are hit by an attack. There are many different types of mix-ups such as crossup(left/right), high/low, and strike/throw. you're planning to unleash on the poor soul being pressured by Faust, typically one of the following:

jc FDC j.K (high)
2D (low frametrap)
Hack n' Slash (214H) (grab [kinda])
another 2K, acting as a low and repeating the situation.

If at any point the opponent blocks something otherwise unsafe for you (such as 2D), Pogo (236S) can typically act as a frame trap An offensive technique where the attacker leaves a small opening in their offense, goading the defender into performing an attack. This opening is designed such that the attacker can easily counter the defender's attack with their own., although you'll be putting yourself in a very risky situation, where your only options are either VERY minus, or are another frame trap leading to a similar situation. Typically only use this as a hard callout when you think they're likely to punish.

Okizeme

Your main Oki options are as follows:

2K can be considered your "Level 1" option, being arguably the most versatile and reliable in most situations. Can be jump canceled into an FDC j.K overhead during any of the three hits on hit or block for easy mixups, and gatling into 2D, 5D, and 5H, as well as being +1 on block, means that you can go from 2K into roughly any other pressure option.
6H for a decent overhead that can be easily confirmed and special-canceled into Pogo (236S) combos on normal or counter hit for big damage.
Hack n' Slash (236H) for a pseudo-grab option that can also start item combos, albeit very prorated ones.
j.2K is mad plus on block, and leads to very good damage if it catches the opponent mashing. Can be done early to bait reversals/Blitz Shield.

Pogo S.Flower YRC

Paired with FDC j.K, this is extremely strong projectile cover for 25 meter.

Certain characters have expanded hurtboxes when downed, meaning you need a very precise delay to get into Pogo after 2D > Item Toss, while still having time to catch prejump with uncharged S.Flower.

You can bait wakeup Blitz with Charged S.Flower for a high damage punish.

Does Pogo OTG?

NO (Easy): Sol, Ky, May, Millia, Zato=1, Chipp, Axl, Venom, I-No, Ramlethal, Elphelt, Johnny,

YES (Hard): Potemkin, Faust, Slayer, Bedman, Sin, Leo, Jam, Kum Haeyun, Raven, Dizzy, Baiken

Those under NO require no timing to set up. Most knockdowns can go right into Pogo > S.Flower YRC.

Those under YES require you to squeeze in a Pogo closer to their wakeup, making timing difficult or impossible.

Tips and Tricks

Drill Cancel: Drill cancel is a unique mechanic Faust possesses which allows Faust to break his air momentum at any point and begin falling towards the ground. This is incredibly useful technique that allows Faust to stall in the air, remain unpredictable and avoid anti-airs when jumping, and even do an low-to-the-ground overhead attack by drill cancelling just after leaving the ground and using j.K. In order to drill cancel, one must use faultless defense immediately after j.2K. This can be done by holding down back in the air, and inputting K~S (S can be replaced with P or H if it's more comfortable). By inputting Kick a hair sooner than Slash, you start the j.2K normal and immediately kara-cancel it with faultless defense, changing your air trajectory.

Drill Cancel Tutorial by Zissou

Items: The items dictate the pace of the match. You'll want to throw them out after knockdowns or from a safe distance away. The items will force the opponent to react and modify their game plan as long as the item is out.

Item Guide by Zissou Jackpot Item Guide by Zissou