UMVC3/Taskmaster

Overview Combos Strategy/Counterstrategy Resources Data

Introduction

Although he does not have any actual superpowers, Tony Masters was seemingly born with an enhanced form of photographic memory called "photographic reflexes". After witnessing a person performing any physical movement, Tony is able to replicate it perfectly. He eventually created the persona of Taskmaster, working as a mercenary and using his unique ability to mimic the combat styles of superheroes and other notable fighters. While he is primarily depicted as a villain, Taskmaster is motivated mainly by money and has been shown to fight alongside heroes when it is in his interest to do so.

In UMvC3, Taskmaster is an all-arounder who has moves thematically borrowed from Hawkeye, Captain America, and Spider-Man, paired with a handful of original abilities. Taskmaster is slow - both his mobility and his attacks have poor speed, but he has solid range on his sword attacks and a versatile moveset. He uses Aim Master (236X) to fight from a distance, and can blow through his opponent's own projectiles with Charging Star (4H). Although they are difficult to use effectively, Taskmaster also has several Counter skills, as well as an Unblockable via the followups to his Sword Master (623X) special.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Above Average Health: Taskmaster has an higher than average health pool allowing him to weather a significant amount of chip damage in lengthy projectile battles, and can require opponents to spend additional resources in order to kill him. Range: Many of his attacks are disjointed and allow easier follow-ups from assists. Support: Assist provides respectable lockdown while having higher total durability than many common assists, giving Taskmaster's team an advantage in projectile battles. Flexible Projectile Hyper: The unique ability to aim his projectile hyper makes him especially versatile for DHCs, and he can contribute significant damage to almost any DHC chain.

Poor OTG Options: Throw Conversions requiring assists or X-factor to combo into. Limited mixup potential: His Unblock-able setup is always escapable with good pushblock timing. Needs Teammates or Extra Meter for Big Damage: Taskmaster has mediocre damage outside assist extensions or extra meter,and has poor damage with high scaling starters like throws. Non-piercing Projectile: Arrows only hit the point character or the assist in neutral,and requires different relaunch combos for Happy Birthdays. Committal options vs. Airborne Opponents: He has limited to Aim Master and Web Swing against Aerial Opponents. Sluggish Mobility: He is slow both grounded and airborne making it difficult for him to keep up with more mobile characters. Ugly Colors except Alt

Unique Mechanics

His dashing animation is somewhat unique in that he spends the first 5 frames stationary, then starts to accelerate. After the first few frames, he lowers his body (and hurtbox) while moving meaning he can potentially dodge aerial attacks, dash under opponents during incoming or aerial opponent in blockstun from assists.

As a result, plink-dashing slower than usual compared to other characters is optimal (because he accelerates later in its animation).

Taskmaster
Character Data
Health	1,100,000
Ground Magic Series	Stronger
Air Chain Combo Limit	Three
Forward Dash Duration	35 frames
Backdash Duration	35 frames
Jump Duration	46 frames
Superjump Duration	81 frames
Walljump?	No
Doublejump?	No
Airdash?	No
X-Factor Damage Boost (1/2/3)	30% / 55% / 80%
X-Factor Speed Boost (1/2/3)	10% / 15% / 20%
Minimum Damage Scaling (Normals, Specials)	10%, 20%
Minimum Damage Scaling (Hypers)	33%
Minimum Damage Scaling (X-Factor)	35%

Move List

Assists

Aim Master L
Builds 1200 Meter
Assist A

Assist or	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000 x3	45	9	113 (as a crossover assist) 83 (as a assist)
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-		Priority: Low, Durability: 3 per projectile
THC Hyper: Legion Arrow L+M (Horizontal). Taskmaster is unique in that all three of his assists are different versions of the same move. Regardless of the assist choice, Taskmaster's assist will be a variant of his Aim Master special, firing three arrows. The assist choice only changes the trajectory of the arrows. Additionally, Taskmaster's THC Hyper is always Legion Arrow, but the assist choice will alter the trajectory of the hyper's arrows to match that of the assist. L Assist fires the arrows directly, horizontally forward. It is the most traditional and straightforward to use. It also recovers the fastest of the three. This assist is notable because its total durability across all three arrows is 9, which is slightly higher than many similar-coverage assists like Doom's Plasma Beam or Iron Man's Unibeam. If called at roughly the same time as one of these assists from the opponent, Taskmaster's arrows will completely nullify the beam, with one surviving arrow still able to hit the opponent.

Aim Master M
Builds 1200 Meter
Assist B

Assist or	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000 x3	45	9	118 (as a crossover assist) 88 (as a assist)
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-		Priority: Low, Durability: 3 per projectile
THC Hyper: Legion Arrow M+H (Parabolic). In this version, Taskmaster fires the arrows at a slight upwards angle. They travel through the air at roughly jump height and then start to arc back towards the ground.

Aim Master H
Builds 1200 Meter
Assist Y

Assist or	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000 x3	45	9	118 (as a crossover assist) 88 (as a assist)
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-		Priority: Low, Durability: 3 per projectile
THC Hyper: Legion Arrow L+H (Upward). Taskmaster fires his arrows almost directly upwards. The arrows reach roughly superjump height, then arc and spread out, falling back down towards the ground. The farthest reaching arrow will land a little farther than halfscreen distance. This assist stands out from the other variants in that it can hit OTG on the way down, although it is typically too slow to use this way in combos. It is also a rare example of an assist that can (technically) hit opponents at superjump height.

Ground Normals

Stand Light
Builds 384 Meter
5L

L	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	48,000	5	3	10
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+2	+1		-
5L has minimal uses other than being a situational anti air. Compared to 2L, 5L has slightly higher damage, safer on block and on whiff, but has a worse hit-box. His 5L resembles Captain America's 5L.

Stand Medium
Builds 640 Meter
5M

M	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	40,000 x2	8	2(1)3	17
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	0	-2		-
5M is a double-hitting attack making it great against armored attacks and has a large amount of hit-stun making it the best for hit confirming into combos. 5M's 2nd swing hits high making it decent anti-air but the only combos reliably into Charging Star (4H).

Stand Heavy
Builds 720 Meter
5H

H	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	90,000	11	3	20
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+2	0		-
Taskmaster steps forward slightly giving 5H more range compared to 5M allowing for easy pickups from assists. 5H links perfectly into Charging Star (4H). Note: The Tip of 5H has minimal combo potential only linking into Single Arrow Aim Master (236L).

Crouching Light
Builds 360 Meter
2L

L +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	45,000	5	3	14
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-2	-3		-
2L has great range for a light normal, and is very fast at 5F startup. Can be thrown out to fish for hits with relative safety. 2L lowers Taskmaster's hurtbox very slightly compared to just crouching, although it is not low enough profile to evade under projectiles. 2L's animation is based on Captain America's 2L.

Crouching Medium
Builds 520 Meter
2M

M +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	65,000	8	3	19
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-2	-4		-
2M is Taskmaster's longest low attack. 2M is also a low-profile attack allowing Taskmaster to evade underneath many attacks that he cannot normally avoid by crouching or using other normals. 2M's animation is based on Ryu's 2M.

Crouching Heavy
Builds 640 Meter
2H

H +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	80,000	10	3	23
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-2	-3		,
2H launches them perfectly into Web Swing, Web Swing can miss if 5H is used because the opponent has a low profile crouch like Zero or Morrigan. Note: Not a low. 2H's Animation is based on Felicia's 2M.

Launcher/Special
Builds 720 Meter
Just like Cap!!!
S

S	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	90,000	9	5	30
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	Launch	-12
S launchers opponents into the air and can be a situational but unsafe anti air. It's possible a cancel this move into Aim Master (2369X) using Tiger Knee Input or Guard Master (2147X) using Reverse Tiger Knee Input . Launcher's animation is based on the beginning of Captain America's Star's & Stripes.

Aerial Normals

Jumping Light
Builds 400 Meter
j.L

L j.	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000	5	3	15
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+13	+12		-
j.L is used in many combo extensions.

Jumping Medium
Builds 544 Meter
j.M

M j.	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	68,000	7	4	17
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+16	+14		-
j.M is used in many combo extensions and as combo filler. When comboing with this move, keep the opponent slightly below as j.M has a large hit box under his leg. j.M's animation is based on Spider-Man's j.M.

Jumping Heavy
Builds 800 Meter
j.H

H j.	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000 x2	11	4	21
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+20	+18		-
j.H is double-hitting attack using as combo filler and landing against armored attacks.

Jumping Special
Builds 720 Meter
j.S

S j.	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	90,000	11	3	27
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+17	+15
j.S is a downward slash with a large hitbox in front of Taskmaster, and if it's used as a combo finisher should hit opponents with the early hit, slightly above Taskmaster. j.S is potentially the best aerial to land with as it does great damage while being single hit

Command Normals

Web Swing
Builds 640 Meter
Mighty Swing!!!
6H

H +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	80,000	11	13	16
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+7	-6		, ,
Taskmaster swings from a grappling rope, advancing forward while kicking. This is the closest thing Taskmaster has to real aerial mobility, and allows him to maintain pressure or extend combos. Web Swing (6H) can be performed on the grounded or airborne. The grounded version puts Taskmaster airborne, and he will recover from the move in a normal jump state. Taskmaster can only perform the aerial version of Web Swing once per jump state. Taskmaster can cancel Web Swing (6H) with: Air Normals (j. LMHS) is essential to extend combos with Taskmaster and to transition into overhead attacks for pressure. Aim Master (236X) is used in some combo routes, can be used to advancing forward while covering himself with arrows, and can be use to shift momentum (if Taskmaster is swinging away from the opponent, the Aim Master input with turn him around mid-air effectively shifting his momentum). Taskmaster can cancel Web Swing (6H) into Aim Master at any time and can control velocity depending how early or how late in the animation it canceled. Early Cancel= Little acceleration / Mid Cancel= Much acceleration / Late Cancel= Little acceleration Charged Aim Master (236X) can cancel a grounded Web Swing (6H) early leading to a overhead fake out into 2L or 2M, or a safer throw attempt, or different combos extensions. Super Jumping (29) before using Web Swing (6H) then cancel into Aim Master (236H) can be used to escape corners while attacking below you. Web Swing's animation is based on Spider-Man's Web Swing.

Charging Star
Builds 760 Meter
Shield Skillz!!!
4H

H +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	95,000	6	9	29
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-15		(frames 4-18), ,
Taskmaster charges a short distance forward while protected by his shield. Like with Web Swing (6H), it is an advancing attack that can be used to approach and as a combo tool. Charging Star (4H) also has a fairly good hitbox and has a fairly good chance of beating or trading with an opponent's physical attacks as well. Taskmaster is immune to low and medium priority projectiles (even unconventional attacks like Flame Carpet) during most of this move's duration, although not quite from frame 1. Taskmaster can cancel Charging Star (4H) (on hit or whiff) with: Launcher (S) is used confirm into air combos, although Taskmaster will sometimes sideswitch with the opponent when doing this. Sting Master (236S) should be used vs. grounded opponents to improve safety as Sting Master is safe on block, and works at a combo finisher. Aim Master (236X) allows him to move forward (negating projectiles at the same time) while controlling space (and it allows you to continue pressure if the initial charging star is push-blocked at close range), and is used during X-Factor to loop (Charging Star (4H) and Aim Master (236M) in the corner). Charging Star/Aim Master loops can even be done on some on some characters without X Factor... Guard Master (214X) has no notable uses. Charging Star's animation is based on Captain America's Charging Star.

Special Moves

Aim Master
Builds 400 Meter (per arrow)
Aim of Hawkeye!!!
I see you!!!
236X

Horizontal +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000 x1 ~ x3	13 ~ 21	1 ~ 9	37 ~ 21 (Grounded Version) Until Grounded (Air Version)
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-13 ~ +3	-15 ~ +1		, , chargeable, Priority: Low, Durability: 3 per projectile,
Diagonal +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000 x1 ~ x3	13 ~ 21	1 ~ 9	42 ~ 26 (Grounded Version) Until Grounded (Air Version)
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-18 ~ -2	-20 ~ -4		, , , chargeable, Priority: Low, Durability: 3 per projectile,
Vertical +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000 x1 ~ x3	13 ~ 21	1 ~ 9	47 ~ 31 (Grounded Version) Until Grounded (Air Version)
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-23 ~ -7	-25 ~ -9		, , , chargeable Priority: Low, Durability: 3 per projectile,
Taskmaster pulls out a bow and fires one to three arrows. This special can be charged by holding the button. Charging causes Taskmaster to fire additional arrows. In most cases, the charged version is preferable, as the additional charging time is compensated by a faster recovery, and the charged version has much higher total damage and durability. Fully charged Aim Master halts Taskmasters vertical momentum, allow him to stall. Two arrows doesn't stall him in the air and allows him to be significantly more mobile in neutral, and allows him to start combos from Aerial Aim Master. This is Taskmaster's primary tool for long-range combat, and paired with assists is sufficient to zone out slower characters. Button strength mainly alters the trajectory of the arrows. 236L is a direct horizontal shot. The 3rd Arrow of the fully charged grounded version hits all characters crouching or standing. 236M fires at a slight upwards angle that eventually arcs down. While airborne, j.236M fires at a down-forward angle instead of up-forward. 236H is fired directly upwards, and then suddenly arcs back down to the ground at superjump height. While airborne, j.236H is shot directly down towards the ground. Combos Fully Charged Aim Master (236H) vs. Aerial Opponent (directly above) > Charging Star (4H) > Countine Combo. Aim Master's animation resembles Hawkeye's Quick Shot (Hunter).

Guard Master
Builds 1000 Meter
214X

L Version (Mid/High Counter)

M Version (Low Counter)

H Version (Projectile Counter)

High + Mid +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	100,000	5	20	20
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-		+
Low +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	100,000	5	20	20
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-
Projectile Reflector Nullifier +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	-	5	20	20
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-		,
Taskmaster enters a defensive stance, in which he can counter certain attacks depending on button strength. On a successful L/M counter, Taskmaster and the opponent are pulled into an animation where Taskmaster deals moderate damage to them, ending with them knocked down a good distance away (similar to Sting Master 236S, this animation is invincible and ignores projectiles and assists). 214L counters Mid or Overhead attacks, cannot counter hypers or assists. 214M counters Low attacks, cannot counter hypers or assists. 214H is a projectile reflector. It will cause regular projectiles to be reflected back at the opponent (and can deal full damage to them), while beams will instead be nullified. Unlike the physical counters, this version can be used to defend against assists, although it still can not negate hyper projectiles. If the counter sends an opponent into the corner, Taskmaster can follow up with a Tiger Knee Legion Arrow (2369M+H).

Sting Master
Builds 1130 Meter
Sharp Sting!!!
236S

S +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000 + 70,000	15	3	28
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-3		,
Sting Master (236S) is a hitgrab (blockable) in which Taskmaster stabs directly ahead with his sword. If it hits, he and the opponent are pulled into an animation in which Taskmaster deals one additional hit, ending with the opponent in a Hard Knockdown next to him (this animation is invincible and ignores projectiles and assists). Sting Master can be canceled from Charging Star (4H), and is safe on block making Charging Star (4H) safer to use in neutral. This cancel is vulnerable to opponents push-blocking the initial Charging Star leaving you wide open and in the animation of the Sting Master. This move is useful as a combo ender for Taskmaster, as he can capitalize on the Hard Knockdown with Neutral Jumping > Fully charged Aim Master (j.236H) > Legion Arrow (236L+H).

Sword Master
Builds 400 Meter
623X

L +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000	31	5	22
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-4
M +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000	47	5	22
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-4
H +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000	57	5	22
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-4
Taskmaster readies himself, then delivers a large arcing swing with his sword. Despite the animation, this move is not an overhead, and can be blocked standing or crouching. Sword Master is mainly notable because each version has a special follow-up sequence available when the initial Sword Master hit is blocked. These follow-up chains include Unblockable attacks. Unfortunately, it is not possible to access these follow-ups on hit or on whiff, and an opponent can always Pushblock the initial hit to escape the follow-up sequence, so these attacks are very rarely useful. The button strength determines the distance traveled before the downward swing: 623L stands in place. 623M moves quarter screen. 623H moves half screen, and has the most follow-ups. The follow-up sequences for each move are detailed below.

Sword Master L Follow-ups

Head Butt
Builds 240 Meter
(After Sword Master L is blocked) > 5H

H	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	30,000	24	5	16
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+4	-		-
Unblockable attack. If Taskmaster gets an opponent to block the initial swing but not pushblock it, he can open them up with this short-range attack, then finish the sequence for moderate damage.

Lights Out
Builds 450 Meter
(After Head Butt) > 236H

H +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	10,000 + 50,000	15	5	1
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-
Sequence ender that functions almost the same as Taskmaster's regular Sting Master (236S) special. Ends in a Hard Knockdown that Taskmaster can follow up with an OTG Air Legion Arrow.

Sword Master M Follow-ups

Head Butt
Builds 400 Meter
(After Sword Master M is blocked) > 5H

H	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	30,000	24	5	16
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+4	-		-
Unblockable attack. If Taskmaster gets an opponent to block the initial swing but not pushblock it, he can open them up with this short-range attack, then finish the sequence for moderate damage.

Below The Belt
Builds 224 Meter
(After Head Butt) > 5M

M	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	28,000	13	5	21
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-1	-3		-
Filler.

Low Kick
Builds 240 Meter
(After Below the Belt) > 5H

H	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	30,000	20	5	16
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+4	+2		-
Filler.

Lights Out
Builds 240 Meter
(After Low Kick) > 236H

H +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	10,000 + 50,000	15	5	1
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-
Sequence ender that functions almost the same as Taskmaster's regular Sting Master (236S) special. Ends in a Hard Knockdown that Taskmaster can follow up with an OTG Air Legion Arrow.

Sword Master H Follow-ups

Head Butt
Builds 240 Meter
(After Sword Master H is blocked) > 5H

H	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	30,000	24	5	16
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+4	-		-
Unblockable attack. If Taskmaster gets an opponent to block the initial swing but not pushblock it, he can open them up with this short-range attack, then finish the sequence for moderate damage.

Below The Belt
Builds 224 Meter
(After Head Butt) > 5M

M	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	28,000	13	5	21
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-1	-3		-
Filler.

Low Kick
Builds 240 Meter
(After Below the Belt) > 5H

H	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	30,000	20	5	16
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+4	+2		-
Filler.

Shield Bash
Builds 200 Meter
(After Low Kick) > 5H

H	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	25,000	21	3	22
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	0	-2		-
Filler.

Knee Kick
Builds 248 Meter
(After Shield Bash) > 5M

M	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	31,000	18	4	17
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	+4	+2		-
Filler.

Lights Out
Builds 800 Meter
(After Knee Kick) > 236H

H +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	10,000 + 50,000	15	5	1
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-
Sequence ender that functions almost the same as Taskmaster's regular Sting Master (236S) special. Ends in a Hard Knockdown that Taskmaster can follow up with an OTG Air Legion Arrow.

Hyper Combos

Legion Arrow
You can't run away! You're in for a world of hurt!
236XX (1 bar)

L+M - Directly Forward

L+H - Angled Upward

M+H - Directly Upward

Air L+H Angled Downward

Air M+H Directly Downward

Horizontal +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	20,000 x25 ~ x50	10+1	77	44 (Grounded Version) Until Grounded (Air Version)
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-22		, , , , mashable, Priority: High, Durability: 1 per shot
Diagonal +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	20,000 x25 ~ x50	10+1	77	44 (Grounded Version) Until Grounded (Air Version)
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-22		, , , , , mashable, Priority: High, Durability: 1 per shot
Vertical +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	20,000 x25 ~ x50	10+1	77	44 (Grounded Version) Until Grounded (Air Version)
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-22		, , , , , mashable, Priority: High, Durability: 1 per shot
Taskmaster draws his bow and fires a barrage of up to 50 arrows, dealing heavy damage. This hyper is unique in that Taskmaster can aim the arrows by using different two-button combinations to activate the hyper: 236L+M: On both the ground and in the air, the arrows are shot directly forward. 236L+H: On the ground, the arrows are fired at a slight upward angle, hitting opponents at jump height. In the air, this version is fired at a down-forward angle instead, and can hit OTG. 236M+H: On the ground, the arrows are fired straight up. Upon reaching superjump height, they suddenly arc back down to the ground, landing in the area immediately in front of Taskmaster. In the air, Taskmaster fires straight down, attacking the ground below him. Both the grounded and air versions of this variant can hit OTG. Due to the amount of arrows, Legion Arrow can over-power other multi hitting projectile hypers like Doctor Doom's Photon Array and Sentinel's Hyper Sentinel Force. This hyper is Taskmaster's standard combo ender, and is also an important zoning threat as Taskmaster can use it to tag extra damage on to a regular arrow hit, or to punish an assist call. Like other supers Legion Arrow can trade with Snapbacks due to 1 frame startup after cinematic.

Aegis Counter
Secret Move!!!
214XX (1 bar)

+	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	250,000	5+0	25	19
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-		can't projectile, ,
Counterattack hyper. After the hyper flash, Taskmaster is in a counter state for 25 frames. Any physical hit (hyper or otherwise) in this state will activate a cinematic where Taskmaster deals significant damage to the opponent, ending in a Hard Knockdown that he can follow up with Legion Arrow OTG. Aegis Counter is useful as a counter-call to an opponent's physical hypers, including otherwise invincible ones like Spencer's Bionic Lancer. This is also useful as DHC tech, since Taskmaster can be brought in to protect a character who would otherwise be hit. Aegis Counter can not activate on assists (even if the assist is a physical hit) or projectiles, and thus Taskmaster is still very vulnerable to these attacks, as well as throws. Opponents can potentially use its super flash to cancel the attack, making this counter more unsafe compared to normal counters. Activating Aegis Counter will cause Taskmaster to shoot the opponent behind him, sending them flying across the stage in a Hard Knockdown. Taskmaster can follow up with: Midscreen Jump > (at the peak of the jump) Legion Arrow (j.236M+H). Dash > Assist Call > Web Swing (6H) > Single Arrow Aim Master (j.236H) > Start your combo. Shot into corner Tiger Knee Legion Arrow (236L+H). Assist Call > Web Swing (6H) > immediately cancel into Single Arrow Aim Master (236H) > Start your combo.

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw
Builds 800 Meter
Shoulder Throw!!!
6H, 4H

H + or +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	80,000	1	1	-
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-
A Forward Throw will cause Taskmaster throw them in front of him in a Hard Knockdown. Taskmaster can follow up with: Jump > Legion Arrow (j.236L+H) Tiger Knee Legion Arrow (2369L+H) just off the ground. Assist Call > Web Swing (6H) > immediately cancel into Single Arrow Aim Master (j.236H) > Start your combo. A Back Throw will cause Taskmaster throws the opponent across the stage ending in a Hard Knockdown. Taskmaster can follow up with: Jump > (at the peak of the jump) Legion Arrow (j.236M+H) All follow-ups for Forward throw apply here if the opponent is thrown into a corner and Taskmaster is nearby. Both Ground Throws has nearly the same animation as Ryu's Ground Throw.

Air Throw
Builds 800 Meter
j.6H, j.4H

H j. + or j. +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	80,000	1	1	-
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-
Both airthrows spikes the opponent straight down to the ground, while Taskmaster briefly floats above them. Taskmaster can follow up with: Taskmaster can follow this up with a Legion Arrow (j.236M+H). Beam Assist Call > Web Swing (5H) over the opponent > Aim Master (j.236H) to turn around and pick the opponent up from the ground > Beam hits > Land and start combo. !Hard! Charged Aim Master (j.236H) at the perfect height > 5L or Charging Star (4H) > Start combo. Both Air Throws has the same animation as Captain America's Air Throw.

Snap Back
Builds 500 - (-10,000) Meter
236 236

Assist + +	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	50,000	2	3	20
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	0		Snapback
Combos into Snapback: Charging Star (4H) > Snapback (236). Web Swing (6H) > Single Arrow Aim Master (j.236H) vs. Opponent > Snapback (236). Animation and hitbox based on 5H.

Hard Tag
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Assist Hold Hold	Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
	27,000	-	20	34
	On Hit	On Block	Guard	Properties
	-	-15
-

Team Position

Taskmaster is a versatile character that could reasonably be placed in any team position. Although is is most commonly placed in the Point position, Second and Anchor Taskmasters have also seen success. Taskmaster's assist is solid, although rarely the best assist on a team, and he can provide support for his teammates in the backline via that assist or by utilizing his solid DHC options. Taskmaster is a solid choice for activating X-Factor, as it can compensate for his naturally mediocre damage output (especially after throws), and also makes his projectile game into a legitimate chip damage threat.

Anchor Taskmaster has a hard time making timely solo 1 vs 3 comeback since his mix up game isn't fantastic.

Notable Synergies

Sentinel: Sentinel Force (Charge) is a generically strong assist that Taskmaster greatly benefits from having access to. Taskmaster has two approach tools in Spidey Swing and Charging Star that are actually fairly minus on block, but Taskmaster can compensate for this weakness by calling drones alongside the attack, allowing him to approach (or retreat) safely. Additionally, Sentinel assist allows Taskmaster to follow up after his OTG Hyper, as the drones will continue to juggle the opponent after the hyper ends when spaced correctly.

Players to Watch: ImmaAriesBaby (Taskmaster/Sentinel/Doom)

Other Players to Watch:

HonzoGonzo (Taskmaster/Doom/Ammy),

DJ Houshen (Felicia/Taskmaster/Vergil, Felicia/Taskmaster/Skrull),

Adelheid Stark (Taskmaster/Spencer/Ammy),

WhiteBlack (Wesker/Taskmaster/Vergil),

NeoKarsh (Wolverine/Spencer/Taskmaster),

OneWolf (Nova/Taskmaster/Vergil)

Moises (Taskmaster/Crimson Viper/Amaterasu)

Double A (Nemesis/Hulk/Taskmaster)

tabs (Taskmaster/Dante/Hawkeye)

TBA

Amaterasu's Cold Star

Crimson Viper's Seismic Hammer

Dante's Jam Session

Spenzer's Wire Grapple (Slant Shot)

Nemesis' Rocket Launcher

Vergil's Rapid Slash

Wesker's Samurai Edge (Lower)

Deadpool's Katana-Rama

Dormammu's Black Hole

Hawkeye's Quick Shot (Greyhound)

Magneto's Electromagnetic Disruptor

Shuma-Gorath's Mystic Ray

Combos

Solo Combos

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X-Factor Combos

TBW

Sample Team Combos

Task/Doom/Sentinel
Nova/Taskmaster/Dante
Nova/Taskmaster/Dante pt.2

TAC Infinites

Corner Down
Midscreen Down feat. Nova/Dante

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Notable Players

Name	Team	Region	Status	Notes	Matches
Adelheid Stark		???	Inactive		Link
DJ Houshen		West Coast	Inactive?		Link
Double A		Ohio (East Coast)	Active		Link
ImmaAriesBaby		Ohio (East Coast)	Active		Link
2nd Team					Link
HonzoGonzo		California (West Coast)	Inactive?		Link
2nd Team					Link
KillerKai		West Coast?	Inactive?		Link
Moises		Chile	Inactive?		Link
Moons		New York (East Coast)	Inactive		Link
NeoKarsh		???	Inactive?		Link
OneWolf		Texas (East Coast)	Active		Link
Ronan Healy		Flordia (East Coast)	Active		Link
Sondelight		North Carolina (East Coast)	Active		Link
tabs		West Coast?	Active	Part of the Modding Community	Link
WhiteBlack		France	Inactive?		Link

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