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{{MvC2Header}}
{{MVC2 Character Intro|char= cyclops|full= Cyclops|short=CYK|content=
= Introduction =
== Story ==
[[image:MvC2cyclops.png]]
Scott Summers, known by his hero alias Cyclops, is a character from the X-Men series by Marvel. A mutant capable of generating concussive force-based beams from his eyes, Cyclops fights for peace and equality between humans and mutants as the leader of the X-Men, fighting to protect mutants in a world that hates and fears them.


This character, though not a god-tier character, is extremely solid in both ranged and close-up gameplay. Coupled with characters like Sentinel, his anti-air assist is among the best in the game, and his zoning is solid. 


If you like Captain Commando's assist, then this character is very similar in respects to assist use, but has a better combo game, and builds meter incredibly fast, having the use of a double-jump and two roundhouse variations.
In Marvel vs Capcom 2, Cyclops is a jack-of-all-trades type character and Marvel's version of the Shoto, with projectile, uppercut, and tatsu special moves. Generally, he is relegated to an assist, as his anti-air assist is among the best in the game, but this does not mean Cyclops cannot play well on point. He has a great set of powerful normals, a good variety of special moves, and two great supers, and thus he works with a wide variety of playstyles. While not god-tier, Cyclops is extremely solid in both ranged and close-up gameplay. Coupled with characters like Sentinel, he can be a real threat to a number of characters on the roster.


Note that his infinite is partially broken on the Xbox 360 and PS3 version.
If you like Captain Commando's assist, Cyclops is very similar in respects to assist use, but has a better combo game and much faster meter build, plus having the use of a double-jump and two roundhouse variations.
== Gameplay ==
{{2 Column Flex|flex1=6|flex2=4
|content1=
{{Content Box|content=
'''Cyclops''' is a jack-of-all-trades, though not nearly as dominant as Storm is. Although he is not god tier, he is in the top 10 for the best characters in the game, and possesses a solid ability to both rushdown and zone out.


If you were thinking about playing a shoto, this is by far the best version in the game.
{{ProConTable
|pros=
*'''Great Assist:''' Gene Splice (Assist β) is a top AAA. The assist is fully invincible and offers great lockdown and combo potential.
*'''Amazing Battery:''' j.HK and his two roundhouse variations give him one of the best batteries in the game.
*'''Versatile Moveset:''' Cyclops has a wide variety of useful normals, specials, and supers that can be used in many situations, both on the ground and in the air.
*'''Great Damage:''' A standard B&B combo for 1 bar of meter can deal over half health to most characters in the game.
*'''Zoning:''' With multiple projectiles and beams with different angles and his aimable super, Cyclops can control space against characters with weak mobility or weak zoning.
*'''Double Jump:''' Allows Cyclops to avoid situations that other characters may not be able to.
*'''Infinite:''' Cyclops has an infinite combo, which nets good damage and meter build.
|cons=
*'''Hard To Open Up Opponents:''' Cyclops doesn't have any tools that really open his opponents up.
*'''Difficult Infinite:''' His infinite is not easy to do, and for most people, it's just too hard.
*'''Good, But Not Broken:''' Unlike the god tier characters, Cyclops doesn't have anything specifically that makes him an overpowered character on point.
}}
}}
|content2=
{{Content Box|content=
<center><youtube>https://youtu.be/R_5MstkifBk</youtube></center>
}}
}}
== Character Summary ==
{{3 Column Flex
|content1=
{{Content Box|header=Special Moves|content=
;Optic Blast (Air OK)
*'''Forward:'''{{qcf}} + {{lp}}
*'''Up:'''{{qcf}} + {{hp}}
;Gene Splice
*{{dp}} + {{lp}} or {{hp}} (Mash punches for more hits)
;Cyclone Kick
*{{qcb}} + {{lk}} or {{hk}}
;Optic Sweep
*{{qcfd}} + {{lp}} or {{hp}}
;Rapid Punches
*Charge {{b}}, {{f}} + {{p}} (Mash punches or kicks for more hits)
;Running Neckbreaker
*Charge {{b}}, {{f}} + {{k}}
}}
|content2=
{{Content Box|header=Super Moves|content=
;Mega Optic Blast (Air OK)
* {{qcf}} + {{lp}}{{hp}} (Mashable)
;Super Optic Blast (Air OK)
* {{qcf}} + {{lk}}{{hk}} (Mashable, aim with directional input)
}}
|content3=
{{Content Box|header=Assist Moves|content=
;Type α - Projectile Type
*Assist: {{lp}} Optic Blast
*Counter: {{lp}} Optic Blast
*Combination: Mega Optic Blast
;Type β - Anti-Air Type
*Assist: {{hp}} Gene Splice
*Counter: {{hp}} Gene Splice
*Combination: Mega Optic Blast
;Type γ - Expansion Type
*Assist: {{hk}} Cyclone Kick
*Counter: {{hk}} Cyclone Kick
*Combination: Mega Optic Blast
}}
}}
}}


<!-- TODO- New format, special and super move images, HP projectile images -->
== Colors ==
= Colors =
First row: LP, HP, A1. Second row: LK, HK, A2.
First row: LP, HP, A1. Second row: LK, HK, A2.


[[Image:Mvc2-cyclops.png]]
[[Image:Mvc2-cyclops.png]]


= Moves List =
== Moves List ==
 
=== Normal Moves ===
 
==== Standing Normals ====
 
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 5LP 01.png
|caption= Quick punch.
|name= Light Punch
|linkname= 5LP
|input= 5LP // {{lp}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 4
|Startup= 6
|Active= 2
|Recovery= 9
|Guard= HL
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Pretty slow for a light attack.
}}
}}<br>
 
 
{{MoveData
|image=  MVC2 Cyclops 5MP 01.png
|caption= Launcher
|name= Medium Punch
|linkname= Launcher
|input= 5MP //{{lp}}, {{lp}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 7
|Startup= 10
|Active= 5
|Recovery= 16
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= None
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Cyclops' launcher. You can do this raw with {{df}} + {{hp}}
}}
}}<br>
 
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 5HP 01.png
|image2= MVC2 Cyclops HP 02.png
|caption2= The colors are incorrect, but the hitbox is accurate.
|name= Heavy Punch
|linkname= 5HP
|input= 5HP // {{hp}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 13
|Startup= 11
|Active= -
|Recovery= 29
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= Projectile
|Cancel= None
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Fires an optic bullet from Cyclops' eyes. Travels across the screen at a constant speed. Can have more than one on the screen at once.
}}
}}<br>
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 5LK 01.png
|name= Light Kick
|linkname= 5LK
|input= 5LK // {{lk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 4
|Startup= 4
|Active= 2
|Recovery= 10
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= None
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Kicks his leg out. Good range for a 3 frame startup light.
}}
}}<br>
  {{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 5MK 01.png
|name= Medium Kick
|linkname= 5MK
|input= 5MK // {{lk}}, {{lk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 7
|Startup= 5
|Active= 4
|Recovery= 17
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= None
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Mostly used as combo filler.
}}
}}<br>
  {{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 5HK 01.png
|image2= MVC2 Cyclops 5HK 02.png
|caption= Great move to cancel from
|name= Heavy Kick
|linkname= 5HK
|input= 5HK // {{hk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 13
|Startup= 7
|Active= 10
|Recovery= 15
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= None
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super, Cancel on Whiff
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Great move - good damage, fast, and enough hitstun to combo into his specials.
}}
}}<br>
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops HK 02.png
|caption= Followup to 5HK
|name= Heavy Kick 2
|linkname= 5HK
|input= 5HK, 5HK// {{hk}}, {{hk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 7
|Startup= 6
|Active= 3
|Recovery= 23
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= None
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super, Cancel on Whiff
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  A followup from his 5HK, combos most of the time, can still cancel into this when 5HK whiffs.
}}
}}<br>
 
==== Crouching Normals ====
 
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 2LP 01.png
|caption= 5LP, but crouching
|name= Crouching Light Punch
|linkname= 2LP
|input= 2LP // {{d}}+{{lp}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 4
|Startup= 6
|Active= 2
|Recovery= 7
|Guard= HL
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Pretty slow for a light attack, like 5LP.
}}
}}<br>
 
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 2MP 01.png
|caption= Combo filler
|name= Crouching Medium Punch
|linkname= 2MP
|input= 2MP //{{d}}+{{lp}}, {{lp}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 7
|Startup= 7
|Active= 2
|Recovery= 10
|Guard= HL
|Special Property=
|Cancel=
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Keeps the opponent on the ground.
}}
}}<br>
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 2HP 01.png
|image2= MVC2 Cyclops HP 02.png
|caption2= The colors are incorrect, but the hitbox is accurate.
|name= Crouching Heavy Punch
|linkname= 2HP
|input= 2HP // {{d}}+{{hp}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 13
|Startup= 10
|Active= -
|Recovery= 27
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= Projectile
|Cancel= None
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Fires an optic bullet from Cyclops' eyes, like his 5HP. Has slightly less recovery than his 5HP.
}}
}}<br>
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 2LK 01.png
|name= Crouching Light Kick
|linkname= 2LK
|input= 2LK // {{d}}+{{lk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 4
|Startup= 6
|Active= 2
|Recovery= 10
|Guard= L
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Hits low, which is useful, and pretty ok range. Still pretty slow for a light.
}}
}}<br>
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 2MK 01.png
|name= Crouching Medium Kick
|linkname= 2MK
|input= 2MK // {{d}}+{{lk}}, {{lk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 7
|Startup= 4
|Active= 6
|Recovery= 18
|Guard= HL
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Slightly pops the opponent into the air, not a launcher.
}}
}}<br>
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 2HK 01.png
|name= Crouching Heavy Kick
|linkname= 2HK
|input= 2HK //{{d}}+{{hk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 13
|Startup= 9
|Active= 2
|Recovery= 29
|Guard= L
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Cyclops' sweep. Knocks down, as most sweeps do.
}}
}}<br>
 
==== Jumping Normals ====
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops j.LP 01.png
|caption= A downward punch.
|name= Jumping Light Punch
|linkname= j.LP
|input= Jump+{{lp}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 4
|Startup= 4
|Active= 10
|Recovery= 14
|Guard= H
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Fast air normal. Mainly used to combo to jump mediums.
}}
}}<br>
 
 
 
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops j.MP 01.png
|image2= MVC2 Cyclops j.MP 02.png
|caption2= An upward punch.
|name= Jumping Medium Punch
|linkname= j.MP
|input= Jump+{{lp}}{{lp}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 7
|Startup= 4
|Active= 6
|Recovery= 12
|Guard= H
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Fast for a medium, but that doesn't matter all that much.
}}
}}<br>
 
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops j.HP 01.png
|caption= Sends them down if they're in the air.
|name= Jumping Heavy Punch
|linkname= j.HP
|input= Jump+{{hp}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 13
|Startup= 7
|Active= 8
|Recovery= 18
|Guard= H
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Air combo finisher. Doesn't allow repeated j.hp wall combos like in previous games.
}}
}}<br>
 
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops j.LK 01.png
|caption= A knee.
|name= Jumping Light Kick
|linkname= j.LK
|input= Jump+{{lk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 4
|Startup= 5
|Active= 10
|Recovery= 12
|Guard= H
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Good crossup move.
}}
}}<br>
 
 


== Normal Moves ==
{{MoveData
{|border="1"
|image= MVC2 Cyclops j.MK 01.png
!width="6%"|
|caption= An upward kick.
! Frames
|name= Jumping Medium Kick
! Advantage
|linkname= j.MK
! Cancel
|input= Jump+{{lk}}{{lk}}
! Block
|data=
!colspan="3"| Hitbox
{{AttackData-MVSC2
! Notes
|Damage= 7
|-
|Startup= 4
|colspan="9" align="center"| '''Standing'''
|Active= 13
|-
|Recovery= 6
! [[File:Lp.png]]
|Guard= H
|align="center"|
|Special Property=  
|align="center"|
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|align="center"| C
|Adv. Hit=  
|align="center"| HL
|Adv. Guard=  
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_s.lp.png|center]]
|Adv. Pushblock=  
|align="left"|
|description= Quick for a medium, and active for a while.
|-
}}
! [[File:Mp.png]]
}}<br>
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"| HL
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_s.mp.png|center]]
|align="left"| 
|-
! [[File:Hp.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"| C
|align="center"| HL
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_s.hp.png|center]]
|align="left"| [[File:Proj.png]]
|-
! [[File:Lk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"| C
|align="center"| HL
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_s.lk.png|center]]
|
|-
! [[File:Mk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"| C
|align="center"| HL
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_s.forward.png|center]]
|
|-
! [[File:Hk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"| C
|align="center"| HL
|valign="bottom" style="border-right:0px;"| [[File:Cyclops_s.hk(1).png|center]]
|valign="bottom" style="border-right:0px; border-left:0px;"| [[File:Cyclops_s.hk(2).png|center]]
|valign="bottom" style="border-left:0px;"|
|
|-
! cl.[[File:db.png]][[File:Hk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"| C
|align="center"| HL
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_db.hk.png|center]]
|
|-
|colspan="9" align="center"| '''Crouching'''
|-
! [[File:Lp.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"| C
|align="center"| HL
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_c.lp.png|center]]
|align="left"|
|-
! [[File:Mp.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"| C
|align="center"| HL
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_c.mp.png|center]]
|
|-
! [[File:Hp.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"| -
|align="center"| HL
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_c.hp.png|center]]
| [[File:Proj.png]]
|-
! [[File:Lk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"| C
|align="center"| [[File:Low.png]]
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_c.lk.png|center]]
| [[File:Otg.png]]
|-
! [[File:Mk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"|
|align="center"| C
|align="center"| HL
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_c.forward.png|center]]
|
|-
! [[File:Hk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"| KD
|align="center"| -
|align="center"| [[File:Low.png]]
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_c.hk.png|center]]
|[[File:Otg.png]]
|-
|colspan="9" align="center"| '''Jump'''
|-
! [[File:Lp.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"| -/-
|align="center"| -
|align="center"| [[File:High.png]]
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_j.lp.png|center]]
|  
|-
! [[File:Mp.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"| -/-
|align="center"| -
|align="center"| [[File:High.png]]
|valign="bottom" style="border-right:0px;"| [[File:Cyclops_j.mp(1).png|center]]
|valign="bottom" style="border-right:0px; border-left:0px;"| [[File:Cyclops_j.mp(2).png|center]]
|valign="bottom" style="border-left:0px;"|
|align="left"|
|-
! [[File:Hp.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"| -/-
|align="center"| -
|align="center"| [[File:High.png]]
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_j.hp.png|center]]
|align="left"|
|-
! [[File:Lk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"| -/-
|align="center"| -
|align="center"| [[File:High.png]]
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_j.lk.png|center]]
|align="left"|
|-
! [[File:Mk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"| -/-
|align="center"| -
|align="center"| [[File:High.png]]
|colspan="3"| [[File:Cyclops_j.forward.png|center]]
|
|-
! [[File:Hk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"| -/-
|align="center"| -
|align="center"| [[File:High.png]]
|colspan="3"| [[File:Cyclops_j.hk.png|center]]
| [[File:Aircombofinisher.png]]


|-
{{MoveData
! [[File:D.png]][[File:Mp.png]]
|image= MVC2 Cyclops j.HK 01.png
|align="center"|
|caption= HAH! HAH! HAH! HAH!
|align="center"| -/-
|name= Jumping Heavy Kick
|align="center"| -
|linkname= j.HK
|align="center"| [[File:High.png]]
|input= Jump+{{hk}}
|colspan="3"| [[File:Cyclops_jd.mp.png|center]]
|data=
|align="left"|
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|-
|Damage= 13
! [[File:D.png]][[File:Hp.png]]
|Startup= 7
|align="center"|
|Active= 3
|align="center"| -/-
|Recovery= 15
|align="center"| -
|Guard= H
|align="center"| [[File:High.png]]
|Special Property=  
|valign="bottom" style="border-right:0px;"| [[File:Cyclops_jd.hp(1).png|center]]
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|valign="bottom" style="border-right:0px; border-left:0px;"| [[File:Cyclops_jd.hp(2).png|center]]
|Adv. Hit=  
|valign="bottom" style="border-left:0px;"|
|Adv. Guard=  
|align="left"| [[File:Aircombofinisher.png]]
|Adv. Pushblock=  
|-
|description= Knocks down if they're in the air. Very quick recovery for a heavy; you can build meter quickly by super jumping and repeatedly pressing j.HK.
! [[File:D.png]][[File:Lk.png]]
}}
|align="center"|
}}<br>
|align="center"| -/-
|align="center"| -
|align="center"| [[File:High.png]]
|colspan="3" | [[File:Cyclops_jd.lk.png|center]]
|align="left"|
|-
! [[File:D.png]][[File:Mk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"| -/-
|align="center"| -
|align="center"| [[File:High.png]]
|colspan="3"| [[File:Cyclops_jd.forward.png|center]]
|
|-
! [[File:D.png]][[File:Hk.png]]
|align="center"|
|align="center"| -/-
|align="center"| -
|align="center"| [[File:High.png]]
|colspan="3"| [[File:Cyclops_jd.hk.png|center]]
|
|-
|}
=== Command normals ===
Double kick: hk , hk


== Special Moves ==
==== Command Normals ====
{{MvC3MoveListHeader}}
{{MoveData
{{MoveListRow | Optic Blast
|image= MVC2 Cyclops j.2MP 01.png
| {{qcf}} + p
|caption= Looks like his j.HP
|  
|name= Jumping Down Medium Punch
| airok
|linkname= j.2MP
}}
|input= Jump+{{d}}{{lp}}{{lp}}
{{MoveListRow | Optic Hold
|data=
| {{hcb}} + hp
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|  
|Damage= 7
| Aim with joystick.
|Startup= 6
}}
|Active= 10
{{MoveListRow | Optic Sweep
|Recovery= 3
| {{f}} , {{df}} , {{d}} + p
|Guard= H
|  
|Special Property=
|  
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
}}
|Adv. Hit=
{{MoveListRow | Cyclone Kick
|Adv. Guard=
| {{qcb}} + k
|Adv. Pushblock=
|  
|description= Used in his infinite. Very quick recovery.
| {{otg}} Hits low.
}}
}}
}}<br>
{{MoveListRow | Gene Splice
 
| {{dp}} + p
{{MoveData
|  
|image= MVC2 Cyclops j.2HP 01.png
| [[file:mash.png]] Mash punch buttons for more damage.
|caption= Sends the opponent down when it hits.
}}
|name= Jumping Down Heavy Punch
{{MoveListRow | Rapid Punches
|linkname= j.2HP
| Charge {{b}} , {{f}} + p
|input= Jump+{{d}}{{hp}}
|  
|data=
| [[file:mash.png]] Mash buttons for more damage/to continue attack.
{{AttackData-MVSC2
}}
|Damage= 13
{{MoveListRow | Running Neckbreaker
|Startup= 8
| Charge {{b}} , {{f}} + k
|Active= 9
|  
|Recovery= 7
| throw
|Guard= H
}}{{MoveListFooter}}
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Sends the opponent almost straight down when it hits. Fast recovery could potentially be used with his double jump to mixup.
}}
}}<br>
 
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops j.2LK 01.png
|caption= Hits pretty far below him
|name= Jumping Down Light Kick
|linkname= j.2LK
|input= Jump+{{d}}{{lk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 4
|Startup= 5
|Active= 10
|Recovery= 14
|Guard= H
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Used in his infinite. Hits pretty far below him, so it can be used as a jump in.
}}
}}<br>
 
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops j.2MK 01.png
|name= Jumping Down Medium Kick
|linkname= j.2MK
|input= Jump+{{d}}{{lk}}{{lk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 7
|Startup= 7
|Active= 8
|Recovery= 10
|Guard= H
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Also used in his infinite.
}}
}}<br>


{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops j.2HK 01.png
|name= Jumping Down Heavy Kick
|linkname= j.2HK
|input= Jump+{{d}}{{hk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 13
|Startup= 8
|Active= 7
|Recovery= 12
|Guard= H
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Chain, Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Very robust jump in move. Hits far below Cyclops, which can beat out anti air attempts, with a lot of hitstun.
}}
}}<br>


=== Universal Mechanics ===


== Super Moves ==
{{MoveData
{{MvC3MoveListHeader}}
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 5MP 01.png
{{MoveListRow | Mega Optic Blast
|caption= Standing medium punch... again.
| {{qcf}} + {{lp}} + hp
|name= Universal Launcher (Punch)
|  
|linkname= Universal Launcher (Punch)
| {{airok}} [[file:mash.png]] Mash buttons for more damage.
|input= 3HP// {{df}}+{{hp}}
}}
|data=
{{MoveListRow | Super Optic Blast
{{AttackData-MVSC2
| {{qcf}} + {{lk}} + hk
|Damage= 7
|  
|Startup= 10
| {{airok}} [[file:mash.png]] Mash buttons for more damage.  Aim with joystick.
|Active= 5
}}
|Recovery= 16
{{MoveListFooter}}
|Guard= HL
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  This is just his standing medium punch, but you can do it raw. No difference in hitboxes, frame data, or damage.
  }}
}}<br>


== Assist Moves ==
{{MoveData
{{MvC2CharacterAssists
|image= MVC2 Cyclops 2MK 01.png
  |[[file:lp.png]] Optic Blast
|caption= Crouching medium kick, but better.
  |
|name= Universal Launcher (Kick)
  | Mega Optic Blast
|linkname= Universal Launcher (Kick)
  |[[file:lp.png]] Optic Blast
|input= 3HK// {{df}}+{{hk}}
  |
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 9
|Startup= 3
|Active= 6
|Recovery= 18
|Guard= HL
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Special, Super
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Cyclops' fastest grounded normal is this launcher. Good anti-air, decent priority, hits high above his head, and launches the opponent on hit.
}}
}}<br>


  |[[file:hp.png]] Gene Splice
{{MoveData
  |
|name= Throw (Punch)
  | Mega Optic Blast
|input= 4/6HP// {{b}} or {{f}}+{{hp}}
  | [[file:hp.png]] Gene Splice
|data=
  |His best assist
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 16
|Startup= -
|Active= -
|Recovery= -
|Guard= N/A
|Special Property= Throw
|Cancel= None
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Cyclops picks up the opponent and slams them to the ground. Holding back will throw them backward.
}}
}}<br>


  | [[file:hk.png]] Cyclone Kick
{{MoveData
  |
|name= Throw (Kick)
  | Mega Optic Blast
|input= 4/6HK// {{b}} or {{f}}+{{hk}}
  | [[file:hk.png]] Cyclone Kick
|data=
  | Tricky: hits for a while. You can snap and combo easily from this.
{{AttackData-MVSC2
}}
|Damage= 16
|Startup= -
|Active= -
|Recovery= -
|Guard= N/A
|Special Property= Throw
|Cancel= None
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Cyclops picks up the opponent and fires a continuous optic blast into them, knocking them down. Can OTG after this in the corner.
}}
}}<br>


= The Basics =
{{MoveData
|name= Crouching Throw
|input= 7HK// {{db}}+{{hk}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 16
|Startup= -
|Active= -
|Recovery= -
|Guard= N/A
|Special Property= Throw
|Cancel= None
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description=  Cyclops grabs his opponent with his legs and throws them backward over his head, knocking them down.
}}
}}<br>


== Beginner Overview ==
=== Special Moves ===
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops QCF LP.png
|image2= MVC2 Cyclops QCF HP.png
|image3= MVC2 Cyclops Air QCF P.png
|caption3= Cyclops' fireball.
|name= Optic Blast
|linkname= Optic Blast
|input= 236 + P // QCF+P // {{qcf}}+{{p}} (Air OK)
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 10
|Startup= 13 (LP), 11 (HP), 11 (Air)
|Active= -
|Recovery= 33 (LP), 33 (HP), 27 (Air)
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= Projectile
|Cancel= Super
|Adv. Hit= -
|Adv. Guard= -
|Adv. Pushblock= -
|description= Cyclops shouts "Optic blast!" and fires a beam across the screen. Hits full screen about 5 frames after startup, can be cancelled into supers to punish fullscreen whiffed moves. HP fires at a 45 degree angle, the air version maintains a bit of your initial momentum.
}}
}}<br>


<youtube>R_5MstkifBk</youtube>
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops DP 01.png
|image2= MVC2 Cyclops DP 02.png
|image3= MVC2 Cyclops DP 03.png
|image4= MVC2 Cyclops DP 04.png
|caption= Yes, he is completely invincible on startup.
|caption4= Mash buttons to see this part of the move.
|name= Gene Splice
|linkname= Gene Splice
|input= 623 + P // DP+P // {{dp}}+{{p}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 6 (punches), 4 (projectile)
|Startup= 6
|Active= 20
|Recovery= 28 (LP), 38 (HP)
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= Projectile
|Cancel= Super
|Adv. Hit= -
|Adv. Guard= -
|Adv. Pushblock= -
|description= Cyclops' dragon punch. Fully invincible until and past when it hits, active for a long time, and fires a projectile upward at the 3rd image. Great get-off-me tool, especially as an assist.
}}
}}<br>


== General Gameplan ==
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops QCB 01.png
|image2= MVC2 Cyclops QCB 02.png
|caption2= Cyclops' tatsu.
|name= Cyclone Kick
|linkname= Cyclone Kick
|input= 214 + K // QCB+K // {{qcb}}+{{k}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 6, 14
|Startup= 11
|Active= 6, 6
|Recovery= 26
|Guard= HL, HL
|Special Property=
|Cancel= Super
|Adv. Hit= -
|Adv. Guard= -
|Adv. Pushblock= -
|description= Cyclops leaps forward with a spinning kick, lands, then does a sweeping kick along the ground. No difference between versions. Good damage, forward movement, and hitstun for super cancelling.
}}
}}<br>


You can beat most noobs via running away and throwing out Optic Blasts and Optic Bullets until you have levels.  When you have levels, use Mega Optic Blast to chip.  If they get close, doublejump away and mash sjHK as you go to get more meter.  This beats most low tier teams pretty easily.
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops HCB P 01.png
|caption= Cyclops' command grab.
|name= Beam Throw
|linkname= Beam Throw
|input= 62314 + P // HCB+P // {{hcb}}+{{p}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 17
|Startup= 1
|Active= -
|Recovery= -
|Guard= -
|Special Property= Command Grab
|Cancel= -
|Adv. Hit= -
|Adv. Guard= -
  |Adv. Pushblock= -
  |description= Cyclops grabs the opponent and lasers them into the sky. You can choose behind, in front, or straight up by pressing the direction after the throw lands. Combo available after throwing into the corner.
  }}
}}<br>


==Combos==
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops Optic Sweep 01.png
|caption= Shoots a beam along the ground.
|name= Optic Sweep
|linkname= Optic Sweep
|input= 632 + p // QCFD+p // {{qcfd}}+{{p}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 14
|Startup= 18
|Active= -
|Recovery= 31
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= Projectile
|Cancel= Super
|Adv. Hit= -
|Adv. Guard= -
|Adv. Pushblock= -
|description= Cyclops lays down and fires a beam along the ground. Knocks down on hit. At point blank range, this can whiff. The worst part is that this isn't even a low attack, it's a mid. Not a great move.
}}
}}<br>


{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops CHBF P 01.png
|image2= MVC2 Cyclops CHBF P 02.png
|image3= MVC2 Cyclops CHBF P 03.png
|image4= MVC2 Cyclops CHBF P 04.png
|image5= MVC2 Cyclops 2MP 01.png
|image6= MVC2 Cyclops 5HP 01.png
|caption= A flurry of attacks, mash buttons to get them.
|name= Rapid Punches
|linkname= Rapid Punches
|input= [4]6 + p // CHBF+p // Charge {{b}}, {{f}}+{{p}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 6, 6, 7, 6, 8, 12
|Startup= 18
|Active= 2, 3, 4, 4, 4, -
|Recovery= 44
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= Projectile
|Cancel= Super
|Adv. Hit= -
|Adv. Guard= -
|Adv. Pushblock= -
|description= Cyclops rushes forward with a flurry of elbows and knees, ending in an optic bullet. You typically don't see this special move all that much, but it does do very nice damage. Any of the hits before the projectile are cancelable to super.
}}
}}<br>


-Jump LP > LK \/ f,d,df + HP
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops CHBF K 01.png
|name= Running Neckbreaker
|linkname= Running Neckbreaker
|input= [4]6 + k // CHBF+k // Charge {{b}}, {{f}}+{{k}}
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 20
|Startup= 32
|Active= 15
|Recovery= 17
|Guard= N/A
|Special Property= Command Grab
|Cancel= None
|Adv. Hit= -
|Adv. Guard= -
|Adv. Pushblock= -
|description= Cyclops gets into a runners stance, and about half a second later, runs at the opponent. If he gets close enough, he will grab them and do a flying slam. Does good damage, and can get an OTG, but you don't see this special move much either.
}}
}}<br>


-d.s.LP > s.LK > s.LK > s.HK XX f,df,d + P
=== Assists ===
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops QCF LP.png
|caption= Assist α
|name= Optic Blast
|linkname=
|input= A1 // A2
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 10
|Startup= -
|Active= -
|Recovery= -
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= Projectile
|Cancel=
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Jumps in, shoots an optic blast, taunts, and jumps out. Decent assist for controlling the ground, but not amazing.
}}
}}<br>
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops DP 01.png
|image2= MVC2 Cyclops DP 02.png
|image3= MVC2 Cyclops DP 03.png
|caption= Assist β
|name= Gene Splice
|linkname=
|input= A1 // A2
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 6, 6, 4
|Startup= -
|Active= -
|Recovery= -
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= Projectile
|Cancel=
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= One of the best anti-air assists in the entire game. Sets up combos for your point character, completely denies attacking opponents, breaks pressure strings, and more.
}}
}}<br>
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops QCB 01.png
|image2= MVC2 Cyclops QCB 02.png
|caption= Assist γ
|name= Cyclone Kick
|linkname=
|input= A1 // A2
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 6, 14
|Startup= -
|Active= -
|Recovery= -
|Guard= HL, HL
|Special Property=
|Cancel=
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Tricky, hits for a while. You can snap and combo easily from this.
}}
}}<br>


-Jump LP > LK \/ d.s.LP > s.LK > s.HK XX qcb + HK
=== Hyper Combos ===


-Jump LK > LK \/ d.s.LP > s.LK > s.LP /\ sj.LP > sj.LK > sj.LP > sj.LK > sj.HP > sj.HK


-Jump LP (charge b) > HP \/ f + P
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops Mega Optic Blast.png
|caption= You like beams?
|name= Mega Optic Blast
|linkname=
|input= 236 + PP // {{qcf}}+{{lp}}+{{hp}} (Air OK)
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 45 (no mashing, can mash for more)
|Startup= 35
|Active= -
|Recovery= 48
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= Level 1
|Cancel=
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Fills the screen with a massive beam. Hard to combo into, but does good chip damage.
}}
}}<br>


-Jump LK > LP \/ d.s.LP > s.LK > s.LK > c.HK XX f,df,d + P
{{MoveData
|image= MVC2 Cyclops Super Optic Blast.png
|caption= You like smaller, maneuverable beams?
|name= Super Optic Blast
|linkname=
|input= 236 + KK // {{qcf}}+{{lk}}+{{hk}} (Air OK)
|data=
{{AttackData-MVSC2
|Damage= 43 (no mashing, can mash for more)
|Startup= 22
|Active= -
|Recovery= 27
|Guard= HL
|Special Property= Level 1
|Cancel=
|Adv. Hit=
|Adv. Guard=
|Adv. Pushblock=
|description= Cyclops' better super. Does great damage - especially when mashed - has much faster startup and recovery, and the beam is maneuverable in whatever direction the stick is held. Can be done in the air too, even after something like Gene Splice. Decently safe, but not unpunishable.
}}
}}<br>


-Jump LK > LP \/ d.s.LP > s.LK > s.HK > s.HK XX qcf + KK
== Beginner Overview ==


-Jump LP > LP \/ f,d,df + LP XX qcf + PP
<youtube>R_5MstkifBk</youtube>


-Jump HK \/ d.s.LK > s.LK > s.HK XX qcb + HK XX qcf + PP
== General Gameplan ==
You can do well against most beginners by running away and throwing out Optic Blasts and Optic Bullets until you have levels. When you have levels, use Mega Optic Blast to chip. If they get close, double jump away and mash sj.HK as you go to get more meter. This beats most low tier teams pretty easily.


-Corner When close, Throw HK, c.LK > s.HK XX f,d,df + HP XX qcf + KK (hold u)
== Infinite ==


== Cyke Infinite ==
Variation 1: Launch > lp mp (peak of jump)2lk 2mp 2lk 2mp mk land/superjump (lp lk mp (peak of jump) 2lk 2mp 2lk 2mp (double jump) lp lk mp 2lk 2mp 2lk 2mp mk) * Repeat


Does not work on Xbox 360 or PS3 due to a bug in that port.  Does not work on Sentinel.
Variation 2: Launch > ( lp mp (peak of jump) 2lk 2mp 2lk 2mp mk (land/superjump)) * Repeat


Launch (df+HK or df+HP), sj.lp, sj.lk., sj.mp,(short delay), sj.d+lk, sj.d+mp, sj.d+lk, sj.d+mp, sj.d+mk, land and relanch.


All the combos that go from mp to d+lk are links(so your going to need to adjust timing as needed). That's the basic "Easy" combo but he has several variations on that, all challenging in their own way.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iENRsdDsi4 Video Link]


Oh, and after the relaunch you need to go into his double jump infinite to keep it going for the next relaunch but try to get the "easy" part down first before attempting the middle (double jump part) of the infinite. Last part of the infinite would be to combo into gene splice into super or reset.


= Advanced Strategy =


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[[Category:Marvel Vs. Capcom 2]]
[[Category:Marvel Vs. Capcom 2]]

Latest revision as of 00:35, 16 September 2024

Story

Scott Summers, known by his hero alias Cyclops, is a character from the X-Men series by Marvel. A mutant capable of generating concussive force-based beams from his eyes, Cyclops fights for peace and equality between humans and mutants as the leader of the X-Men, fighting to protect mutants in a world that hates and fears them.


In Marvel vs Capcom 2, Cyclops is a jack-of-all-trades type character and Marvel's version of the Shoto, with projectile, uppercut, and tatsu special moves. Generally, he is relegated to an assist, as his anti-air assist is among the best in the game, but this does not mean Cyclops cannot play well on point. He has a great set of powerful normals, a good variety of special moves, and two great supers, and thus he works with a wide variety of playstyles. While not god-tier, Cyclops is extremely solid in both ranged and close-up gameplay. Coupled with characters like Sentinel, he can be a real threat to a number of characters on the roster.

If you like Captain Commando's assist, Cyclops is very similar in respects to assist use, but has a better combo game and much faster meter build, plus having the use of a double-jump and two roundhouse variations.

Gameplay

Cyclops is a jack-of-all-trades, though not nearly as dominant as Storm is. Although he is not god tier, he is in the top 10 for the best characters in the game, and possesses a solid ability to both rushdown and zone out.

If you were thinking about playing a shoto, this is by far the best version in the game.

Strengths Weaknesses
  • Great Assist: Gene Splice (Assist β) is a top AAA. The assist is fully invincible and offers great lockdown and combo potential.
  • Amazing Battery: j.HK and his two roundhouse variations give him one of the best batteries in the game.
  • Versatile Moveset: Cyclops has a wide variety of useful normals, specials, and supers that can be used in many situations, both on the ground and in the air.
  • Great Damage: A standard B&B combo for 1 bar of meter can deal over half health to most characters in the game.
  • Zoning: With multiple projectiles and beams with different angles and his aimable super, Cyclops can control space against characters with weak mobility or weak zoning.
  • Double Jump: Allows Cyclops to avoid situations that other characters may not be able to.
  • Infinite: Cyclops has an infinite combo, which nets good damage and meter build.
  • Hard To Open Up Opponents: Cyclops doesn't have any tools that really open his opponents up.
  • Difficult Infinite: His infinite is not easy to do, and for most people, it's just too hard.
  • Good, But Not Broken: Unlike the god tier characters, Cyclops doesn't have anything specifically that makes him an overpowered character on point.
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Character Summary

Special Moves
Optic Blast (Air OK)
  • Forward:Qcf.png + Lp.png
  • Up:Qcf.png + Hp.png
Gene Splice
  • Dp.png + Lp.png or Hp.png (Mash punches for more hits)
Cyclone Kick
  • Qcb.png + Lk.png or Hk.png
Optic Sweep
  • Qcfd.png + Lp.png or Hp.png
Rapid Punches
  • Charge B.png, F.png + P.png (Mash punches or kicks for more hits)
Running Neckbreaker
  • Charge B.png, F.png + K.png
Super Moves
Mega Optic Blast (Air OK)
  • Qcf.png + Lp.pngHp.png (Mashable)
Super Optic Blast (Air OK)
  • Qcf.png + Lk.pngHk.png (Mashable, aim with directional input)
Assist Moves
Type α - Projectile Type
  • Assist: Lp.png Optic Blast
  • Counter: Lp.png Optic Blast
  • Combination: Mega Optic Blast
Type β - Anti-Air Type
  • Assist: Hp.png Gene Splice
  • Counter: Hp.png Gene Splice
  • Combination: Mega Optic Blast
Type γ - Expansion Type
  • Assist: Hk.png Cyclone Kick
  • Counter: Hk.png Cyclone Kick
  • Combination: Mega Optic Blast
MVC2 cyclops art.png

Colors

First row: LP, HP, A1. Second row: LK, HK, A2.

Mvc2-cyclops.png

Moves List

Normal Moves

Standing Normals

Light Punch
5LP // Lp.png
MVC2 Cyclops 5LP 01.png
Quick punch.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
4 6 2 9 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Pretty slow for a light attack.



Medium Punch
5MP //Lp.png, Lp.png
MVC2 Cyclops 5MP 01.png
Launcher
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
7 10 5 16 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
None Chain, Special, Super - - -

Cyclops' launcher. You can do this raw with Df.png + Hp.png


Heavy Punch
5HP // Hp.png
MVC2 Cyclops 5HP 01.png
MVC2 Cyclops HP 02.png
The colors are incorrect, but the hitbox is accurate.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
13 11 - 29 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Projectile None - - -

Fires an optic bullet from Cyclops' eyes. Travels across the screen at a constant speed. Can have more than one on the screen at once.


Light Kick
5LK // Lk.png
MVC2 Cyclops 5LK 01.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
4 4 2 10 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
None Chain, Special, Super - - -

Kicks his leg out. Good range for a 3 frame startup light.


Medium Kick
5MK // Lk.png, Lk.png
MVC2 Cyclops 5MK 01.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
7 5 4 17 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
None Chain, Special, Super - - -

Mostly used as combo filler.


Heavy Kick
5HK // Hk.png
MVC2 Cyclops 5HK 01.png
Great move to cancel from
MVC2 Cyclops 5HK 02.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
13 7 10 15 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
None Chain, Special, Super, Cancel on Whiff - - -

Great move - good damage, fast, and enough hitstun to combo into his specials.


Heavy Kick 2
5HK, 5HK// Hk.png, Hk.png
MVC2 Cyclops HK 02.png
Followup to 5HK
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
7 6 3 23 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
None Chain, Special, Super, Cancel on Whiff - - -

A followup from his 5HK, combos most of the time, can still cancel into this when 5HK whiffs.


Crouching Normals

Crouching Light Punch
2LP // D.png+Lp.png
MVC2 Cyclops 2LP 01.png
5LP, but crouching
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
4 6 2 7 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Pretty slow for a light attack, like 5LP.


Crouching Medium Punch
2MP //D.png+Lp.png, Lp.png
MVC2 Cyclops 2MP 01.png
Combo filler
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
7 7 2 10 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- - - - -

Keeps the opponent on the ground.


Crouching Heavy Punch
2HP // D.png+Hp.png
MVC2 Cyclops 2HP 01.png
MVC2 Cyclops HP 02.png
The colors are incorrect, but the hitbox is accurate.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
13 10 - 27 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Projectile None - - -

Fires an optic bullet from Cyclops' eyes, like his 5HP. Has slightly less recovery than his 5HP.


Crouching Light Kick
2LK // D.png+Lk.png
MVC2 Cyclops 2LK 01.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
4 6 2 10 L
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Hits low, which is useful, and pretty ok range. Still pretty slow for a light.


Crouching Medium Kick
2MK // D.png+Lk.png, Lk.png
MVC2 Cyclops 2MK 01.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
7 4 6 18 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Slightly pops the opponent into the air, not a launcher.


Crouching Heavy Kick
2HK //D.png+Hk.png
MVC2 Cyclops 2HK 01.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
13 9 2 29 L
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Special, Super - - -

Cyclops' sweep. Knocks down, as most sweeps do.


Jumping Normals

Jumping Light Punch
Jump+Lp.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.LP 01.png
A downward punch.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
4 4 10 14 H
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Fast air normal. Mainly used to combo to jump mediums.



Jumping Medium Punch
Jump+Lp.pngLp.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.MP 01.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.MP 02.png
An upward punch.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
7 4 6 12 H
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Fast for a medium, but that doesn't matter all that much.


Jumping Heavy Punch
Jump+Hp.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.HP 01.png
Sends them down if they're in the air.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
13 7 8 18 H
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Air combo finisher. Doesn't allow repeated j.hp wall combos like in previous games.


Jumping Light Kick
Jump+Lk.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.LK 01.png
A knee.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
4 5 10 12 H
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Good crossup move.



Jumping Medium Kick
Jump+Lk.pngLk.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.MK 01.png
An upward kick.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
7 4 13 6 H
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Quick for a medium, and active for a while.


Jumping Heavy Kick
Jump+Hk.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.HK 01.png
HAH! HAH! HAH! HAH!
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
13 7 3 15 H
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Knocks down if they're in the air. Very quick recovery for a heavy; you can build meter quickly by super jumping and repeatedly pressing j.HK.


Command Normals

Jumping Down Medium Punch
Jump+D.pngLp.pngLp.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.2MP 01.png
Looks like his j.HP
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
7 6 10 3 H
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Used in his infinite. Very quick recovery.


Jumping Down Heavy Punch
Jump+D.pngHp.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.2HP 01.png
Sends the opponent down when it hits.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
13 8 9 7 H
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Sends the opponent almost straight down when it hits. Fast recovery could potentially be used with his double jump to mixup.


Jumping Down Light Kick
Jump+D.pngLk.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.2LK 01.png
Hits pretty far below him
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
4 5 10 14 H
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Used in his infinite. Hits pretty far below him, so it can be used as a jump in.


Jumping Down Medium Kick
Jump+D.pngLk.pngLk.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.2MK 01.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
7 7 8 10 H
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Also used in his infinite.


Jumping Down Heavy Kick
Jump+D.pngHk.png
MVC2 Cyclops j.2HK 01.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
13 8 7 12 H
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Chain, Special, Super - - -

Very robust jump in move. Hits far below Cyclops, which can beat out anti air attempts, with a lot of hitstun.


Universal Mechanics

Universal Launcher (Punch)
3HP// Df.png+Hp.png
MVC2 Cyclops 5MP 01.png
Standing medium punch... again.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
7 10 5 16 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Special, Super - - -

This is just his standing medium punch, but you can do it raw. No difference in hitboxes, frame data, or damage.


Universal Launcher (Kick)
3HK// Df.png+Hk.png
MVC2 Cyclops 2MK 01.png
Crouching medium kick, but better.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
9 3 6 18 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Special, Super - - -

Cyclops' fastest grounded normal is this launcher. Good anti-air, decent priority, hits high above his head, and launches the opponent on hit.


Throw (Punch)
4/6HP// B.png or F.png+Hp.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
16 - - - N/A
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Throw None - - -

Cyclops picks up the opponent and slams them to the ground. Holding back will throw them backward.


Throw (Kick)
4/6HK// B.png or F.png+Hk.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
16 - - - N/A
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Throw None - - -

Cyclops picks up the opponent and fires a continuous optic blast into them, knocking them down. Can OTG after this in the corner.


Crouching Throw
7HK// Db.png+Hk.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
16 - - - N/A
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Throw None - - -

Cyclops grabs his opponent with his legs and throws them backward over his head, knocking them down.


Special Moves

Optic Blast
236 + P // QCF+P // Qcf.png+P.png (Air OK)
MVC2 Cyclops QCF LP.png
MVC2 Cyclops QCF HP.png
MVC2 Cyclops Air QCF P.png
Cyclops' fireball.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
10 13 (LP), 11 (HP), 11 (Air) - 33 (LP), 33 (HP), 27 (Air) HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Projectile Super - - -

Cyclops shouts "Optic blast!" and fires a beam across the screen. Hits full screen about 5 frames after startup, can be cancelled into supers to punish fullscreen whiffed moves. HP fires at a 45 degree angle, the air version maintains a bit of your initial momentum.


Gene Splice
623 + P // DP+P // Dp.png+P.png
MVC2 Cyclops DP 01.png
Yes, he is completely invincible on startup.
MVC2 Cyclops DP 02.png
MVC2 Cyclops DP 03.png
MVC2 Cyclops DP 04.png
Mash buttons to see this part of the move.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
6 (punches), 4 (projectile) 6 20 28 (LP), 38 (HP) HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Projectile Super - - -

Cyclops' dragon punch. Fully invincible until and past when it hits, active for a long time, and fires a projectile upward at the 3rd image. Great get-off-me tool, especially as an assist.


Cyclone Kick
214 + K // QCB+K // Qcb.png+K.png
MVC2 Cyclops QCB 01.png
MVC2 Cyclops QCB 02.png
Cyclops' tatsu.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
6, 14 11 6, 6 26 HL, HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- Super - - -

Cyclops leaps forward with a spinning kick, lands, then does a sweeping kick along the ground. No difference between versions. Good damage, forward movement, and hitstun for super cancelling.


Beam Throw
62314 + P // HCB+P // Hcb.png+P.png
MVC2 Cyclops HCB P 01.png
Cyclops' command grab.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
17 1 - - -
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Command Grab - - - -

Cyclops grabs the opponent and lasers them into the sky. You can choose behind, in front, or straight up by pressing the direction after the throw lands. Combo available after throwing into the corner.


Optic Sweep
632 + p // QCFD+p // Qcfd.png+P.png
MVC2 Cyclops Optic Sweep 01.png
Shoots a beam along the ground.
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
14 18 - 31 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Projectile Super - - -

Cyclops lays down and fires a beam along the ground. Knocks down on hit. At point blank range, this can whiff. The worst part is that this isn't even a low attack, it's a mid. Not a great move.


Rapid Punches
[4]6 + p // CHBF+p // Charge B.png, F.png+P.png
MVC2 Cyclops CHBF P 01.png
A flurry of attacks, mash buttons to get them.
MVC2 Cyclops CHBF P 02.png
MVC2 Cyclops CHBF P 03.png
MVC2 Cyclops CHBF P 04.png
MVC2 Cyclops 2MP 01.png
MVC2 Cyclops 5HP 01.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
6, 6, 7, 6, 8, 12 18 2, 3, 4, 4, 4, - 44 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Projectile Super - - -

Cyclops rushes forward with a flurry of elbows and knees, ending in an optic bullet. You typically don't see this special move all that much, but it does do very nice damage. Any of the hits before the projectile are cancelable to super.


Running Neckbreaker
[4]6 + k // CHBF+k // Charge B.png, F.png+K.png
MVC2 Cyclops CHBF K 01.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
20 32 15 17 N/A
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Command Grab None - - -

Cyclops gets into a runners stance, and about half a second later, runs at the opponent. If he gets close enough, he will grab them and do a flying slam. Does good damage, and can get an OTG, but you don't see this special move much either.


Assists

Optic Blast
A1 // A2
MVC2 Cyclops QCF LP.png
Assist α
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
10 - - - HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Projectile - - - -

Jumps in, shoots an optic blast, taunts, and jumps out. Decent assist for controlling the ground, but not amazing.


Gene Splice
A1 // A2
MVC2 Cyclops DP 01.png
Assist β
MVC2 Cyclops DP 02.png
MVC2 Cyclops DP 03.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
6, 6, 4 - - - HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Projectile - - - -

One of the best anti-air assists in the entire game. Sets up combos for your point character, completely denies attacking opponents, breaks pressure strings, and more.


Cyclone Kick
A1 // A2
MVC2 Cyclops QCB 01.png
Assist γ
MVC2 Cyclops QCB 02.png
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
6, 14 - - - HL, HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
- - - - -

Tricky, hits for a while. You can snap and combo easily from this.


Hyper Combos

Mega Optic Blast
236 + PP // Qcf.png+Lp.png+Hp.png (Air OK)
MVC2 Cyclops Mega Optic Blast.png
You like beams?
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
45 (no mashing, can mash for more) 35 - 48 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Level 1 - - - -

Fills the screen with a massive beam. Hard to combo into, but does good chip damage.


Super Optic Blast
236 + KK // Qcf.png+Lk.png+Hk.png (Air OK)
MVC2 Cyclops Super Optic Blast.png
You like smaller, maneuverable beams?
Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard
43 (no mashing, can mash for more) 22 - 27 HL
Special Property Cancel Adv. Hit Adv. Guard Adv. Pushblock
Level 1 - - - -

Cyclops' better super. Does great damage - especially when mashed - has much faster startup and recovery, and the beam is maneuverable in whatever direction the stick is held. Can be done in the air too, even after something like Gene Splice. Decently safe, but not unpunishable.


Beginner Overview

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General Gameplan

You can do well against most beginners by running away and throwing out Optic Blasts and Optic Bullets until you have levels. When you have levels, use Mega Optic Blast to chip. If they get close, double jump away and mash sj.HK as you go to get more meter. This beats most low tier teams pretty easily.

Infinite

Variation 1: Launch > lp mp (peak of jump)2lk 2mp 2lk 2mp mk land/superjump (lp lk mp (peak of jump) 2lk 2mp 2lk 2mp (double jump) lp lk mp 2lk 2mp 2lk 2mp mk) * Repeat

Variation 2: Launch > ( lp mp (peak of jump) 2lk 2mp 2lk 2mp mk (land/superjump)) * Repeat


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