Ultra Street Fighter IV/Vega/Omega

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Vega

In a nutshell

(Intro paragraph to describe overall gameplay)

Click for USF4 version

Notable Changes from USF4 to Omega

• General/Movement Changes:
  • Forward Dash: 5f faster (20f > 15f)
  • Back Dash: slightly longer distance
  • Throw: slightly shorter range

• Normal Move Changes:
  • Claw attacks have more pushback and damage
  • Far MK now does two hits

• Command Normal Changes:
  • New target combo: LK->HK. Second hit reuses Cosmic Heel animation... because it's exactly just Cosmic Heel. Use it to get extra charge for both special moves, Super and Ultra combos.

• Special Move Changes:
  • Scarlet Terror now leaves the opponent in a juggle state, allowing for another Scarlet Terror or a Super combo.
    • EX Scarlet Terror now has a finisher, reusing Vega's overhead kick attack for additional damage.
    • Scarlet Terror now requires either a back OR down charge, in comporison of Ultra's down AND back charge. This opens a lot more routes, like standing MK into down MP into Scarlet Terror. This also allows to combo Cosmic Heel (Down forward) into Scarlet Terror (Since it still registers as a down charge, you just keep holding forward and it should work)

• • Rolling Crystal Flash now does one hit less for medium and heavy version.
    • EX Rolling Crystal flash now has a new ender for increasing damage, which removes the option to use it as combo extender via focus cancel (not that important though, just use the meterless versions)
  • Flying Barcelona is now back to vanilla SF4 properties, this means that you need to be both VERY close to a standing opponent. Crouching will make the move miss entierly.
    • New input: Doing any kick will after Flying Barcelona will make Vega do a Dropkick, cancelling any horizontal momentum and diving diagonally downwards.
      • You can charge as the dropkick animation occurs, depending on the height where you did it, you can either do it directly after or need to do another move first (which is also distance dependent)
        • If you are already mid combo, the dropkick is also puts the opponent in a juggle state, allowing for a Scarlet Terror, although this does less damage, so you're normally better doing the regular slash (Punch)
    • You can no longer do Izuna drop after Ex Barcelona (?)

• Super/Ultra Changes:
  • 623PP will remove Vega's mask, permanently. You cannot pick it up once you do.
    • Doing the input also does a small cinematic, akin to a super move, which lets it not only cancel from certain specials, like Rolling Crystal Flash, but also allows for extra charge, which helps to doing Ultra combo 1 and 2 inmedaitely after.
  • You can no longer do Rolling Izuna Drop after Flying Barcelona Special.
    • All the damage it had is now transferred to Claw attack special, plus the damage it already had.

All the changes mentioned here can be seen at a glance here

All credit goes Bafael for the breakdown, I just pass it up to text.

• Moves with ending Input Buffer:
  • Close 5HP, 5LK, 5MK; Far 5LK; 2LP, 2LK, 2MK; Remove Mask (623PP); Focus Attack + Forward Dash
  • EX Scarlet Terror Block Followup ([2]6K~K), Flying Barcelona Claw Swipe/Divekick ([2]8K~P or K, does not apply to EX Claw Swipe)

Character Specific Data

Vega

VITALS
Health:		1000	Stun:		900
WALKING
Forward Walk Speed:		0.055	Back Walk Speed:		0.050
JUMPING
Jump Total Frames:		4+35+4	Jump Distance:		1.70 Forward, 1.53 Back
DASHING
Forward Dash Frames:		15	Forward Dash Distance:		1.67
Back Dash Frames:		22	Back Dash Distance:		1.23
FA + Forward Dash Frames:		19	FA + Back Dash Frames:		15
Back Dash Invincibility:		1-8	FA + Back Dash Invincibility:		0
Back Dash Airborne:		9-19	FA + Back Dash Airborne:		6-14
FOCUS ATTACK DATA
Lv1 FA + Forward Dash (Block):		-4	Lv1 FA + Back Dash (Block):		0
Lv2 FA + Forward Dash (Block):		+2	Lv2 FA + Back Dash (Block):		+6

Frame Data

Note: Damage values listed with [square brackets] refer to No Claw

Move Name	Input	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	On Hit	Damage	Stun	Hit Lv	Cancel	Notes
5LP (Close)	cl.	s	a	r	B	H	30 [20]	50	M	Sp Su	-
5MP (Close)	cl.	s	a	r	B	H	70 [60]	100	M	Sp Su	-
5HP (Close)	cl.	s	a	r	B	H	50x2 [40x2]	50x2	M	Sp Su / -	2 hits, only 1st is cancellable; forces stand
5LK (Close)	cl.	s	a	r	B	H	30	50	M	-	-
5MK (Close)	cl.	s	a	r	B	H	65	100	M	Sp Su	-
Move Name	Input	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	On Hit	Damage	Stun	Hit Lv	Cancel	Notes
5LP (Far)	far.	s	a	r	B	H	30 [20]	50	M	Sp Su	-
5MP (Far)	far.	s	a	r	B	H	90 [70]	100	M	Su	-
5HP (Far)	far.	s	a	r	B	H	120 [75]	200	M	-	-
5LK (Far)	far.	s	a	r	B	H	40	50	M	Sp Su	-
5MK (Far)	far.	s	a	r	B	H	40x2	50x2	M	-	-
5HK	st.	s	a	r	B	H	40*70	125*75	M	Su / -	2 hits, only 1st is cancellable
Move Name	Input	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	On Hit	Damage	Stun	Hit Lv	Cancel	Notes
2LP		s	a	r	B	H	30 [20]	50	M	Sp Su	-
2MP		s	a	r	B	H	65 [55]	100	M	Sp Su	-
2HP		s	a	r	B	H	110 [75]	200	M	-	-
2LK		s	a	r	B	H	20	50	L	Sp Su	-
2MK		s	a	r	B	H	60	100	L	Sp Su	-
2HK		s	a	r	B	KD	110	200	L	-	KD Adv: +x
Move Name	Input	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	On Hit	Damage	Stun	Hit Lv	Cancel	Notes
Piece of Mercury (Overhead)		s	a	r	B	H	60	100	H	-	-
Cosmic Heel		s	a	r	B	KD	50x2	80x2	M	-	-
Target Combo	cl. >	s	a	r	B	KD	30*50x2	50*80x2	M	-	-
Move Name	Input	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	On Hit	Damage	Stun	Hit Lv	Cancel	Notes
j.LP (angled)		s	a	-	-	-	50 [40]	50	H	-	-
j.MP (angled)		s	a	-	-	-	80 [70]	100	H	-	-
j.HP (angled)		s	a	-	-	-	100 [90]	200	H	-	-
j.LK (angled)		s	a	-	-	-	40	50	H	-	-
j.MK (angled)		s	a	-	-	-	80	100	H	-	-
j.HK (angled)		s	a	-	-	-	100	200	H	-	-
j.LP (neutral)		s	a	-	-	-	50 [40]	50	H	-	-
j.MP (neutral)		s	a	-	-	-	80 [70]	100	H	-	-
j.HP (neutral)		s	a	-	-	-	100 [90]	200	H	-	-
j.LK (neutral)		s	a	-	-	-	40	50	H	-	-
j.MK (neutral)		s	a	-	-	-	70	100	H	-	-
j.HK (neutral)		s	a	-	-	-	100	200	H	-	-
Move Name	Input	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	On Hit	Damage	Stun	Hit Lv	Cancel	Notes
Focus Attack Lv. 1		10+11	2	35	-21	KD	90 [80]	150	M	Dash	KD Adv: +x; +x after Forward Dash, +x after Back Dash
Focus Attack Lv. 2		18+11	2	35	-15	crumple	80 [70]	150	M	Dash	-
Focus Attack Lv. 3		65	2	35	crumple	crumple	140 [130]	200	-	Dash	Unblockable
Move Name	Input	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	On Hit	Damage	Stun	Hit Lv	Cancel	Notes
Rainbow Suplex (Forward Throw)		3	2	24	-	KD	170	200	T	-	KD Adv: +x
Crescent Line (Back Throw)	+	3	2	24	-	KD	170	200	T	-	KD Adv: +x
Stardust Drop (Air Throw)	+	3	2	4 land	-	KD	180	200	T	-	KD Adv: +x
Move Name	Input	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	On Hit	Damage	Stun	Hit Lv	Cancel	Notes
LP Rolling Crystal Flash	, [4]6+LP	s	a	r	B	H	20*90 [20*80]	20*100	M	Su	charge time 50f
MP Rolling Crystal Flash	, [4]6+MP	s	a	r	B	H	20x2*90 [20x2*80]	20x2*100	M	Su	charge time 50f
HP Rolling Crystal Flash	, [4]6+HP	s	a	r	B	H	20x3*90 [20x3*80]	20x3*100	M	Su	charge time 50f
Crimson Crucify	, [4]6+PP	s	a	r	B	KD	300 [255]	190	M	FA	Costs 2 bars; can FA cancel any hit; charge time 50f
LK Scarlet Terror (Flip Kick)	, [2]6+LK	s	a	r	B	KD	80	150	M	-	Works from any down charge, so 3HK into Scarlet Terror juggle works easily; charge time 42f; KD Adv: +x
MK Scarlet Terror (Flip Kick)	, [2]6+MK	s	a	r	B	KD	80*60	100x2	M	-	Works from any down charge, so 3HK into Scarlet Terror juggle works easily; charge time 42f; KD Adv: +x
HK Scarlet Terror (Flip Kick)	, [2]6+HK	s	a	r	B	KD	10*60	100x2	M	-	Works from any down charge, so 3HK into Scarlet Terror juggle works easily; charge time 42f; KD Adv: +x
Scarlet Terror (Flip Kick)	, [2]6+KK	s	a	r	B	KD	170	200	M	-	Automatic followup on hit (can whiff against high airborne opponents); charge time 42f; KD Adv: +x
+ K Followup (Block Only)	+	s	a	r	B	H	40	50	H	-	Can be easily punished before followup comes out, but may hop over slow crouching punish attempts
Sky High Claw (Jump Starter)	, [2]8+P	s	a	r	-	-	-	-	-	-	Strength determines jump height; charge time 42f
+ P Followup	+	s	a	r	B	KD	110 [100]	200	M	-	Performs Sky High Claw attack during jump animation
Sky High Claw	, [2]8+PP	to wall +s	a	r	B	KD	160 [140]	200	M	-	Jumps off wall behind Vega unless input with Up+Forward; travel time to nearest wall affects startup; charge time 42f; KD Adv: +x
Move Name	Input	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	On Hit	Damage	Stun	Hit Lv	Cancel	Notes
Flying Barcelona Attack (Wall Dive)	, [2]8+K	s	-	r	-	-	-	-	-	-	Jumps off wall behind Vega unless input with Up+Forward; charge time 42f
+ Claw Swipe	+	s	a	r	B	KD	80 [60]	100	H	-	Can crossup
+ Divekick	+	s	a	r	B	H	70	100	M	-	-
+ Izuna Drop	+ / (close)	s	a	r	-	KD	150	150	T	-	-
Flying Barcelona Attack (Wall Dive)	, [2]8+KK	s	a	r	-	KD	20	-	M	-	Whiffs on crouching opponents (cl.5HP forces stand); jumps off wall behind Vega unless input with Up+Forward; charge time 42f; KD Adv: +x
+ Claw Swipe	+	s	a	r	B	KD	50*130 [40*100]	50*150	H	-	Can crossup
+ Divekick	+	s	a	r	B	H	80	150	M	-	-
+ Izuna Drop	+ / (close)	s	a	r	-	KD	220	250	T	-	-
Remove Claw	623+P	-	-	r	-	-	-	-	-	-	Only useful to manually remove and pickup claw so that the opponent can't force you to drop it
Insanity Gaze (Remove Mask)	623+PP	-	-	r	-	-	-	-	-	-	Costs 2 bars, removes mask to boost damage by 10%; causes a Super freeze that allows a combo extension
Back Slash	PPP	-	-	r	-	-	-	-	-	-	Invincible long backflip
Short Back Slash	KKK	-	-	r	-	-	-	-	-	-	Invincible short backflip
Move Name	Input	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	On Hit	Damage	Stun	Hit Lv	Cancel	Notes
Flying Barcelona Special (Super)	, [1]319+K	s	a	r	B	KD	50	-	M	-	Initial hit on the way up; flies toward left/right corner depending on input; charge time 42f; KD Adv: +x
+ Claw Swipe	+ P	s	a	r	B	KD	400 [365]	-	H	-	Damage distribution: 100*50x3*150, can be hard to make all hits connect
+ Rolling Izuna Drop (Throw Ender)	+ close	s	a	r	B	KD	400	-	T	-	Throw cannot juggle if the initial Super hit connected
Bloody High Claw (Ultra 1)	, [1]319+KKK	s	a	r	B	KD	30*450 [30*375]	-	M	-	charge time 42f; KD Adv: +x
Splendid Claw (Ultra 2)	, [1]646+KKK	s	a	r	B	KD	450 [435]	-	L	-	charge time 42f; KD Adv: +x
Move Name	Input	Startup	Active	Recovery	On Block	On Hit	Damage	Stun	Hit Lv	Cancel	Notes

Combos

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Useful Info

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Anti-Focus:

Anti-Projectile:

Juggles:

Miscellaneous: