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'''Vega''' is an offensive powerhouse and a master-of-all with an appropriate tool for almost every situation. His special moves all fill a variety of uses in combos and anti-airs and offer great utility in neutral. His 236P special '''Madrid Claw''' allows him to pick up full combos from mid-range with his excellent normal pokes, and his 236K special '''Rolling Crystal Flash''' is an amazing tool in combo structure for easy damage. Vega's most defining trait is his oppressive offense, combining incredible damage with powerful resets and mixups to end the round in a matter of seconds. In combination with his dominating neutral presence, great normals, and one of the best ground dashes in the game, Vega is a menace to fight against on the ground.
'''Vega''' is an offensive powerhouse and a master-of-all with an appropriate tool for almost every situation. His special moves all fill a variety of uses in combos and anti-airs and offer great utility in neutral. His 236P special '''Madrid Claw''' allows him to pick up full combos from mid-range with his excellent normal pokes, and his 236K special '''Rolling Crystal Flash''' is an amazing tool in combo structure for easy damage. Vega's most defining trait is his oppressive offense, combining incredible damage with powerful resets and mixups to end the round in a matter of seconds. In combination with his dominating neutral presence, great normals, and one of the best ground dashes in the game, Vega is a menace to fight against on the ground.


Vega's air presence is arguably even more threatening, however, with some of the best air movement options in the game thanks to his '''command jump.''' Performed with any two punch buttons, Vega transfers his momentum into an aerial roll that he can perform a multitude of options out of, including crossups and an air throw. Vega can use this to easily clear right over any projectiles coming his way, as well as mix opponents up with its various options. In combination with his excellent meter build and usage of super, Vega is one of the most powerful and well-rounded characters in the entire game, with no specific detrimental weaknesses.
Vega's air presence is arguably even more threatening, however, with some of the best air movement options in the game thanks to his '''command jump.''' Performed with any two punch buttons, Vega transfers his momentum into an aerial roll that he can perform a multitude of options out of, including crossups, a combo/mixup tool in the kick followup, and an air throw. Vega can use this to easily clear right over any projectiles coming his way, as well as mix opponents up with its various options. In combination with his excellent meter build and usage of super, Vega is one of the most powerful and well-rounded characters in the entire game, with no specific detrimental weaknesses.
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* '''Amazing Damage:''' Vega's damage is some of the highest in the entire game, with very little execution required for great returns on investment. Additionally, while meter is helpful for his routes, none of his primary meterless routes require resources.
* '''Great Damage:''' Vega's damage is quite good for his archetype, with very little execution required for great returns on investment. Additionally, while meter is helpful for his routes, none of his primary meterless routes require resources.
* '''Fantastic Oki:''' Vega's mixup options are ludicrously good. Between his primary combo enders all causing hard knockdowns and his disgusting reset potential, Vega has all the tools you need to open your opponent up on a regular basis and force them to keep guessing for the round.
* '''Fantastic Oki:''' Vega's mixup options are ludicrously good. Between his primary combo enders all causing hard knockdowns, his disgusting reset potential, and the plus frames that the kick followup of command jump offers, Vega has all the tools you need to open your opponent up on a regular basis and force them to keep guessing for the round.
* '''Movement:''' Vega has a multitude of extremely strong options for covering the screen space, including a forward dash that nearly goes fullscreen, an air-OK command jump, a walljump, and his iconic backflips. Vega can be threatening at nearly any range with these tools.
* '''Movement:''' Vega has a multitude of extremely strong options for covering the screen space between an air-OK command jump, a walljump, and his iconic backflips. Vega can be threatening at nearly any range with these tools.
* '''Great Reversals:''' Vega's options for escaping pressure are very useful, between his invincible 214KK Scarlet Terror and his 214PPP super, Splendid Claw. Both of these options work amazingly as anti-airs, adding to his ability to keep the opponent out.
* '''Great Reversals:''' Vega's options for escaping pressure are very useful, between his invincible 214KK Scarlet Terror and his 214PPP super, Splendid Claw. Both of these options work amazingly as anti-airs, adding to his ability to keep the opponent out.
* '''Strong Normals:''' Vega's normals, on top of being incredibly large and advancing him forward, do a surprisingly high amount of damage on average for Remix standards. This increases the threat of approaching him on the ground, as any stray hit can lead into a deadly scenario.
* '''Strong Normals:''' Vega's normals, on top of being incredibly large and advancing him forward, do a surprisingly high amount of damage on average for Remix standards. This increases the threat of approaching him on the ground, as any stray hit can lead into a deadly scenario.
* '''Anti-Projectile:''' Between a projectile parry, amazing tools for clearing over fireballs, an invincible air-OK super with great reward on hit, and a high-priority beam super, Vega almost never has to concern himself with being zoned. At any point in time, he can (and very often will) change the momentum of the game completely with a single good read.
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* '''Mask Off:''' If Vega sustains too many multi-hit moves, his claw and mask will fall off, reducing his range and making him take more damage in exchange for a damage boost of his own. This isn't really that bad, but it feels weird to leave this empty for now.
* '''Mask Off:''' If Vega sustains too many multi-hit moves, his claw and mask will fall off, greatly reducing his strength. When his claw is removed, his combos become more finicky and are reduced in damage overall, as well as losing access to his anti-projectile special, 214P. If his mask is removed, Claw loses access to ''all'' supers, and all EX specials with the exception of Scarlet Terror. This makes regaining your claw and mask extremely important, and Claw falls considerably in strength if both are unavailable and guarded by the opponent.
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|onBlock    = -1
|onBlock    = -1
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega quickly swipes with his claw.
* Generic short-range standing light.
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|onBlock    = -1
|onBlock    = -1
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega performs an underhand swipe with his claw.
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|onBlock    = -5
|onBlock    = -5
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega executes a claw swipe that moves him forward.
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|onBlock    = +2
|onBlock    = +2
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega raises his knee for a short-lived strike.
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|onBlock    = -1
|onBlock    = -1
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega pokes his leg out to strike from a greater distance.
* Strong for poking, but superceded by other buttons.
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|data    =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
{{AttackData-SFIVR
|damage      = 40, 100 (140)
|damage      = 30, 60 (90)
|startup    = 0
|startup    = 0
|active      = 60
|active      = 60
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|onBlock    = -5, -6
|onBlock    = -5, -6
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega performs a two-hit roundhouse kick.
* Amazing in juggles. Still quite slow, so not preferred for neutral.
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|onBlock    = +2
|onBlock    = +2
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega pokes at the opponent from crouching with his claw.
* Comically good hitbox
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|onBlock    = -5
|onBlock    = -5
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega extends his arm to poke with his claw.
* Worse than crLP in almost every way except cancel options. Don't use.
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|onBlock    = -10
|onBlock    = -10
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
An upwards stab with Vega's claw.
* Not worth it as an anti-air, and punishable on hit and block if you don't cancel it.
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|onBlock    = -0
|onBlock    = -0
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega performs a short poke with his foot.
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|onBlock    = +2
|onBlock    = +2
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega extends his leg for a crouching attack.
* Vega's best low normal.
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|input  = 2HK
|input  = 2HK
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_2HK.png
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_2HK.png
|caption =
|caption = What
|data    =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
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|onBlock    = -12~
|onBlock    = -12~
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega slides forward to sweep the opponent.
* Extremely long-reaching hitbox behind Vega.
* Can be spaced to be 0 at best, although -3 or -4 is more average.
* Ironically, despite its insane hitbox, this move doesn't actually cover all of Vega's foot.
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|onBlock    = ~
|onBlock    = ~
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega stabs horizontally in the air.
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|onBlock    = ~
|onBlock    = ~
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega stabs at a downward angle while in the air.
* Can be used as an instant overhead against large characters (Hugo).
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|input  = j.HP
|input  = j.HP
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_jHP.png
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_jHP.png
|caption =
|caption = "shiiiiit i'm nice"
|data    =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
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|onBlock    = ~
|onBlock    = ~
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega pierces directly downward with his claw.
* One of Vega's best air buttons, primarily due to its exaggerated range and high hitstop.
* Can be used as an instant overhead on nearly all body types, though it's impossible to convert into a combo afterwards.
* Shockingly good air-to-air, although his other punch buttons may be preferred for this purpose.
* This button does a LOT for you, so it should be one of your primary tools in neutral when you're in the air.
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|onBlock    = ~
|onBlock    = ~
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega does a quick kick.
* Can be used as an instant overhead on tall characters (any jump direction).
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|onBlock    = ~
|onBlock    = ~
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega pulls one of his legs back and kicks with the other.
* Strong as an air-to-air tool.
* Can cross up. However, the hitbox can be slightly deceiving, as it's a little smaller in practice than it really looks.
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|onBlock    = ~
|onBlock    = ~
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega kicks downwards with the heel of his boot.
* Also a great hitbox, though its downward angle makes it hard to air-to-air with. Additionally, it causes a knockdown on air hit.
* Can be used as an instant overhead.
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|onBlock    = -8~
|onBlock    = -8~
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
After rebounding off of his back heel, Vega kicks forward.
* Excellent for switching to the other side of the opponent after a knockdown.
* Its forward momentum makes it appealing to use in neutral, but can be punished on block if spaced improperly. You also get no hit confirm on hit, meaning you have to raw cancel into a special move.
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|onBlock    = +2
|onBlock    = +2
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega lifts up his leg, then brings it down in a powerful axe kick.
* Vega's only standing overhead, and a great one at that. While arguably reactable, the situation afterwards is advantageous enough to push another mixup.
* Amazing reward on hit, considering Vega gets full combos after groundbounce.
* One of the primary tentpoles of Vega's offense, and enables his oppressive mixups after every knockdown or reset.
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|data    =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
{{AttackData-SFIVR
|damage      = 30
|damage      = N/A
|startup    = 0
|startup    = 0
|active      = 60
|active      = 60
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|onBlock    = N/A
|onBlock    = N/A
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega flips backwards a determinant amount of distance depending on the direction held.
* Keeping the input neutral will make Vega do a short backflip, while holding back will perform Vega's long backflip.
* Both flips are highly invincible, with a short period of vulnerable punish frames at the end of the animation.
* Be careful using this move to avoid fireballs or corner pressure, as Vega will often still be hit if the move is active enough.
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|onBlock    = ~
|onBlock    = ~
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega crosses up the opponent with a kick.
* An alternative to Vega's other crossup buttons that remains active until you reach the ground. Extremely useful for meaty crossups, though a bit of an obvious tell due to how early the animation starts up.
* Reuses the hitbox and animation from Vega's j.LK, but inverted horizontally.
* This normal is a reference to Iori's j.4B, with the added bonus of actually hitting crouchers this time.
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|data    =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
{{AttackData-SFIVR
|damage      = 30
|damage      = N/A
|startup    = 0
|startup    = 0
|active      = 60
|active      = 60
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|onBlock    = N/A
|onBlock    = N/A
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega curls up into a ball and rolls forward for a short distance.
* This move has no hitbox and leaves you fully vulnerable for the duration, limiting its usage to movement in specific situations. It can also be used to cross the opponent up after a reset.
* Theoretically low profile, allowing you to bypass some fireballs if timed right.
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== Universal Mechanics ==
=== <span class="invisible-header">Forward Throw</span> ===
{{MoveData
|name    = Forward Throw
|input  = 5LP+LK
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_FThrow.png
|caption =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
|damage      = 30
|guard      = Mid
|cancel      =
|startup    = 0
|active      = 60
|recovery    = 0
|onHit      = KD
|onBlock    =
|description =
}}
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=== <span class="invisible-header">Backward Throw</span> ===
{{MoveData
|name    = Backward Throw
|input  = 4LP+LK
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_BThrow.png
|caption =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
|damage      = 30
|guard      = Mid
|cancel      =
|startup    = 0
|active      = 60
|recovery    = 0
|onHit      = KD
|onBlock    =
|description =
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}}
=== <span class="invisible-header">Alpha Counter</span> ===
{{MoveData
|name    = Alpha Counter
|input  = HP+HK
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_AC.png
|caption =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
|damage      = 30
|guard      = Mid
|cancel      =
|startup    = 0
|active      = 60
|recovery    = 0
|onHit      = KD
|onBlock    =
|description =
}}
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== Special Moves ==
== Special Moves ==
=== <span class="invisible-header">Madrid Claw</span> ===
=== <span class="invisible-header">Madrid Claw</span> ===
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|caption =
|caption =
|data    =
|data    =
|description  =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
{{AttackData-SFIVR
|version    = LP
|version    = LP
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|onHit      = KD
|onHit      = KD
|onBlock    = - a lot
|onBlock    = - a lot
|description = Test
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{{AttackData-SFIVR
{{AttackData-SFIVR
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|input  = 5PP
|input  = 5PP
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_5PP.png
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_5PP.png
|caption =
|caption = Uh oh.
|data    =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
{{AttackData-SFIVR
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|onBlock    = N/A
|onBlock    = N/A
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega curls up into a ball and spins upwards.
* One of Vega's central movement tools and arguably his most defining attribute. Barcelona Spin (or colloquially known as "command jump") can be inputted both in the air and on the ground, particularly to great effect in the air as Vega remains actionable and retains his momentum.
* While Barcelona Spin can be followed up with a multitude of inputs, the startup of the jump makes it problematic to use quickly while grounded. This is an issue remedied by using the air version of Barcelona Spin, which has no startup and leaves all followups available to you. In combination with a walljump, Vega can travel an incredibly large distance of the screen while high enough that most anti-airs will whiff while trying to hit him.
* Can be used on the ground for buffering into Bloody High Claw.
* Strangely, while any directional input is accepted for Barcelona Spin, the command cannot be performed in the air with an upwards input. This is most likely to prevent Vega from gaining infinite height with his command jump, so be sure to input up-back or up-forward instead.
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|onBlock    = +12~
|onBlock    = +12~
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega attacks with a falling claw attack, spreading his arms wide in the process.
* Yes, this is an overhead!
* The number of active frames on this move can create incredibly ambiguous crossups after a knockdown, creating oppressive looping pressure.
* Extremely strong as an air-to-air due to its massive hitbox.
* Due to the small hop that Vega performs after landing, this move is typically very safe even if blocked properly.
* Superceded by Izuna Drop for combo enders.
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|input  = 5PP > K
|input  = 5PP > K
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_5PPK.png
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_5PPK.png
|caption =
|caption = If you take anything away from this page, DO THIS MOVE A LOT
|data    =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
{{AttackData-SFIVR
|damage      = 40
|damage      = 60
|startup    = 0
|startup    = 0
|active      = 60
|active      = 60
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|onBlock    = +6~
|onBlock    = +6~
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega does an aerial backflip.
* Disgustingly good. It has all the properties of Claw Attack, being a safe on block low crush overhead, but additionally gives you an insane amount of plus frames on block and a full combo on hit. Since it's 0 on hit at worst spacing, your opponent blocking this at any time basically means you get to start your blockstring all over again.
* Landing with this followup cancels the recovery frames of Barcelona Spin.
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|onBlock    = -3
|onBlock    = -3
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega dives with a great deal of downward momentum.
* Identical to Claw Attack, but with an added bonus of Vega quickly descending after the attack.
* In practice, Vega can use this move as a form of "fastfall", quickly inputting it in the air in order to quickly land on the ground with minor recovery frames.
* Like all of the Barcelona Spin followups, this move is extremely safe, even when spaced very poorly.
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|input  = 5PP > 2P (close)
|input  = 5PP > 2P (close)
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_2Pclose.png
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_2Pclose.png
|caption =
|caption = Vega confirmed bi?
|data    =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
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|onBlock    = N/A
|onBlock    = N/A
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega dives for a grab, snatching the opponent and suplexing them in the air.
* Vega can grab the opponent regardless of if they are grounded or in the air, making this a terrifying option to have to deal with.
* The grab hitbox on this move is only active for a very short time (technically consisting of the startup frames of Diving Claw Attack).
* Vega's primary meterless combo ender.
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|input  = 236PPP
|input  = 236PPP
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_236PPP.png
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_236PPP.png
|caption =
|caption =  
|data    =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
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|onBlock    = -62
|onBlock    = -62
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega laughs, then fires a massive purple beam of energy out of his claw/hand, with the claw falling off of his hand afterwards if it is equipped.
* Vega's most damaging grounded super in most cases, but only if you can get all of the hits. Can be canceled into any of his movement specials after the move ends.
* Meterless combos after the beam ends are possible, but are character specific - will add a list of what works on who later
* Despite having a large amount of hits, this super will occasionally lose to meterless fireballs.
* Fullscreen.
* Loses a lot of damage if done without the claw - use Splendid Claw if claw is unavailable.
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|input  = 214PPP
|input  = 214PPP
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_214PPP.png
|image  = SFIVR_Vega_214PPP.png
|caption =
|caption = Urgh
|data    =
|data    =
{{AttackData-SFIVR
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|onBlock    = -36
|onBlock    = -36
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega howls, and slashes at the sky above him.
* Extremely good reversal and anti-air, due to its massive size. This trait additionally makes it difficult to bait without making your attempt obvious.
* Can be CC'd for a full combo on hit, or plus frames on block.
* Your go-to super for ~90% of situations, unless Barcelona Beam works better for some reason.
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|onBlock    = - a lot
|onBlock    = - a lot
|description =
|description =
fuckin terrible man
Vega howls, stopping his aerial momentum before quickly flying forward through the air.
* Vega's most damaging super, although it's air-only and slightly awkward to combo into. Good for situations where you're doing juggles and aren't sure how to end the combo.
* Cannot combo afterwards, as you're locked into the cinematic.
* Fully invulnerable from the super freeze until he lands.
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Latest revision as of 17:47, 9 August 2024

{{Infobox Character SFIVR |name=Vega |image= |health=1000 |chains=Command Normals |forwarddash=X |backdash=X |movement=Walljump |content=

Introduction

Vega is a drag queen, but he gets made fun of by all the other queens because his idea of drag is just putting on a dorky mask.

This character's name is localized for the English release. For the purposes of this page, the names "Claw" and "Vega" are interchangeable.

Vega is an offensive powerhouse and a master-of-all with an appropriate tool for almost every situation. His special moves all fill a variety of uses in combos and anti-airs and offer great utility in neutral. His 236P special Madrid Claw allows him to pick up full combos from mid-range with his excellent normal pokes, and his 236K special Rolling Crystal Flash is an amazing tool in combo structure for easy damage. Vega's most defining trait is his oppressive offense, combining incredible damage with powerful resets and mixups to end the round in a matter of seconds. In combination with his dominating neutral presence, great normals, and one of the best ground dashes in the game, Vega is a menace to fight against on the ground.

Vega's air presence is arguably even more threatening, however, with some of the best air movement options in the game thanks to his command jump. Performed with any two punch buttons, Vega transfers his momentum into an aerial roll that he can perform a multitude of options out of, including crossups, a combo/mixup tool in the kick followup, and an air throw. Vega can use this to easily clear right over any projectiles coming his way, as well as mix opponents up with its various options. In combination with his excellent meter build and usage of super, Vega is one of the most powerful and well-rounded characters in the entire game, with no specific detrimental weaknesses.

Strengths Weaknesses
  • Great Damage: Vega's damage is quite good for his archetype, with very little execution required for great returns on investment. Additionally, while meter is helpful for his routes, none of his primary meterless routes require resources.
  • Fantastic Oki: Vega's mixup options are ludicrously good. Between his primary combo enders all causing hard knockdowns, his disgusting reset potential, and the plus frames that the kick followup of command jump offers, Vega has all the tools you need to open your opponent up on a regular basis and force them to keep guessing for the round.
  • Movement: Vega has a multitude of extremely strong options for covering the screen space between an air-OK command jump, a walljump, and his iconic backflips. Vega can be threatening at nearly any range with these tools.
  • Great Reversals: Vega's options for escaping pressure are very useful, between his invincible 214KK Scarlet Terror and his 214PPP super, Splendid Claw. Both of these options work amazingly as anti-airs, adding to his ability to keep the opponent out.
  • Strong Normals: Vega's normals, on top of being incredibly large and advancing him forward, do a surprisingly high amount of damage on average for Remix standards. This increases the threat of approaching him on the ground, as any stray hit can lead into a deadly scenario.
  • Anti-Projectile: Between a projectile parry, amazing tools for clearing over fireballs, an invincible air-OK super with great reward on hit, and a high-priority beam super, Vega almost never has to concern himself with being zoned. At any point in time, he can (and very often will) change the momentum of the game completely with a single good read.
  • Mask Off: If Vega sustains too many multi-hit moves, his claw and mask will fall off, greatly reducing his strength. When his claw is removed, his combos become more finicky and are reduced in damage overall, as well as losing access to his anti-projectile special, 214P. If his mask is removed, Claw loses access to all supers, and all EX specials with the exception of Scarlet Terror. This makes regaining your claw and mask extremely important, and Claw falls considerably in strength if both are unavailable and guarded by the opponent.

Normals

Standing Normals

5LP

Standing Light Punch
5LP
SFIVR Vega 5LP.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
30 Mid CMD, SP 0 60 0 +2 -1

Vega quickly swipes with his claw.

  • Generic short-range standing light.

5MP

Standing Medium Punch
5MP
SFIVR Vega 5MP.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
70 - - 0 60 0 +3 -1

Vega performs an underhand swipe with his claw.

5HP

Standing Heavy Punch
5HP
SFIVR Vega 5HP.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
90 - - 0 60 0 +2 -5

Vega executes a claw swipe that moves him forward.

5LK

Standing Light Kick
5LK
SFIVR Vega 5LK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
40 - - 0 60 0 +5 +2

Vega raises his knee for a short-lived strike.

5MK

Standing Medium Kick
5MK
SFIVR Vega 5MK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
70 - - 0 60 0 +3 -1

Vega pokes his leg out to strike from a greater distance.

  • Strong for poking, but superceded by other buttons.

5HK

Standing Heavy Kick
5HK
SFIVR Vega 5HK.png
SFIVR Vega 5HK2.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
30, 60 (90) - - 0 60 0 -1, -3 -5, -6

Vega performs a two-hit roundhouse kick.

  • Amazing in juggles. Still quite slow, so not preferred for neutral.


Crouching Normals

2LP

Crouching Light Punch
2LP
SFIVR Vega 2LP.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
30 - - 0 60 0 +5 +2

Vega pokes at the opponent from crouching with his claw.

  • Comically good hitbox

2MP

Crouching Medium Punch
2MP
SFIVR Vega 2MP.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
60 - - 0 60 0 -1 -5

Vega extends his arm to poke with his claw.

  • Worse than crLP in almost every way except cancel options. Don't use.

2HP

Crouching Heavy Punch
2HP
SFIVR Vega 2HP.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
85 - - 0 60 0 -7 -10

An upwards stab with Vega's claw.

  • Not worth it as an anti-air, and punishable on hit and block if you don't cancel it.

2LK

Crouching Light Kick
2LK
SFIVR Vega 2LK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
20 - - 0 60 0 +3 -0

Vega performs a short poke with his foot.

2MK

Crouching Medium Kick
2MK
SFIVR Vega 2MK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
70 - - 0 60 0 +6 +2

Vega extends his leg for a crouching attack.

  • Vega's best low normal.

2HK

Crouching Heavy Kick
2HK
SFIVR Vega 2HK.png
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Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
100 - - 0 60 0 KD -12~

Vega slides forward to sweep the opponent.

  • Extremely long-reaching hitbox behind Vega.
  • Can be spaced to be 0 at best, although -3 or -4 is more average.
  • Ironically, despite its insane hitbox, this move doesn't actually cover all of Vega's foot.

Jumping Normals

j.LP

Jumping Light Punch
j.LP
SFIVR Vega jLP.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
50 - - 0 60 0 ~ ~

Vega stabs horizontally in the air.

j.MP

Jumping Medium Punch
j.MP
SFIVR Vega jMP.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
80 - - 0 60 0 ~ ~

Vega stabs at a downward angle while in the air.

  • Can be used as an instant overhead against large characters (Hugo).

j.HP

Jumping Heavy Punch
j.HP
SFIVR Vega jHP.png
"shiiiiit i'm nice"
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
100 - - 0 60 0 ~ ~

Vega pierces directly downward with his claw.

  • One of Vega's best air buttons, primarily due to its exaggerated range and high hitstop.
  • Can be used as an instant overhead on nearly all body types, though it's impossible to convert into a combo afterwards.
  • Shockingly good air-to-air, although his other punch buttons may be preferred for this purpose.
  • This button does a LOT for you, so it should be one of your primary tools in neutral when you're in the air.

j.LK

Jumping Light Kick
j.LK
SFIVR Vega jLK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
40 - - 0 60 0 ~ ~

Vega does a quick kick.

  • Can be used as an instant overhead on tall characters (any jump direction).

j.MK

Jumping Medium Kick
j.MK
SFIVR Vega jMK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
70 - - 0 60 0 ~ ~

Vega pulls one of his legs back and kicks with the other.

  • Strong as an air-to-air tool.
  • Can cross up. However, the hitbox can be slightly deceiving, as it's a little smaller in practice than it really looks.

j.HK

Jumping Heavy Kick
j.HK
SFIVR Vega jHK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
90 - - 0 60 0 ~ ~

Vega kicks downwards with the heel of his boot.

  • Also a great hitbox, though its downward angle makes it hard to air-to-air with. Additionally, it causes a knockdown on air hit.
  • Can be used as an instant overhead.

Command Normals

6MP

Cosmic Heel
6MK
SFIVR Vega 6MK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
60 - - 0 60 0 -4~ -8~

After rebounding off of his back heel, Vega kicks forward.

  • Excellent for switching to the other side of the opponent after a knockdown.
  • Its forward momentum makes it appealing to use in neutral, but can be punished on block if spaced improperly. You also get no hit confirm on hit, meaning you have to raw cancel into a special move.

6HK

Piece of Mercury
6HK
SFIVR Vega 6HK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
70 - - 0 60 0 Groundbounce +2

Vega lifts up his leg, then brings it down in a powerful axe kick.

  • Vega's only standing overhead, and a great one at that. While arguably reactable, the situation afterwards is advantageous enough to push another mixup.
  • Amazing reward on hit, considering Vega gets full combos after groundbounce.
  • One of the primary tentpoles of Vega's offense, and enables his oppressive mixups after every knockdown or reset.

4KK

Backflips
4/5KK
SFIVR Vega 4KK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
N/A - - 0 60 0 N/A N/A

Vega flips backwards a determinant amount of distance depending on the direction held.

  • Keeping the input neutral will make Vega do a short backflip, while holding back will perform Vega's long backflip.
  • Both flips are highly invincible, with a short period of vulnerable punish frames at the end of the animation.
  • Be careful using this move to avoid fireballs or corner pressure, as Vega will often still be hit if the move is active enough.

j.4MK

Taco
j.4MK
SFIVR Vega j4MK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
70 - - 0 60 0 ~ ~

Vega crosses up the opponent with a kick.

  • An alternative to Vega's other crossup buttons that remains active until you reach the ground. Extremely useful for meaty crossups, though a bit of an obvious tell due to how early the animation starts up.
  • Reuses the hitbox and animation from Vega's j.LK, but inverted horizontally.
  • This normal is a reference to Iori's j.4B, with the added bonus of actually hitting crouchers this time.

6KK

Evasion
6KK
SFIVR Vega 6KK.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
N/A - - 0 60 0 N/A N/A

Vega curls up into a ball and rolls forward for a short distance.

  • This move has no hitbox and leaves you fully vulnerable for the duration, limiting its usage to movement in specific situations. It can also be used to cross the opponent up after a reset.
  • Theoretically low profile, allowing you to bypass some fireballs if timed right.

Universal Mechanics

Forward Throw

Forward Throw
5LP+LK
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
30 Mid - 0 60 0 KD -

Backward Throw

Backward Throw
4LP+LK
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
30 Mid - 0 60 0 KD -

Alpha Counter

Alpha Counter
HP+HK
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
30 Mid - 0 60 0 KD -

Special Moves

Madrid Claw

Madrid Claw
236P
SFIVR Vega 236P.png
LP Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
80 - - 0 60 0 +2 -3
MP Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
80 - - 0 60 0 +3 -80
HP Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
80 - - 0 60 0 KD -2
EX Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
80 - - 0 60 0 +2 -5

Rolling Crystal Flash

Rolling Crystal Flash
236K
SFIVR Vega 236K.png
LK Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
60 - - 0 60 0 +3 -6
MK Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
100 - - 0 60 0 +5 -2
HK Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
120 - - 0 60 0 +5 -2
EX Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
120 - - 0 60 0 KD -2

Scarlet Terror

Scarlet Terror
214K
SFIVR Vega 214K.png
LK Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
80 - - 0 60 0 KD - a lot

Test

MK Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
85 - - 0 60 0 KD - a lot
HK Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
90 - - 0 60 0 KD - a lot
EX Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
110 - - 0 60 0 KD - a lot

Remove Claw

Remove Claw
214P
SFIVR Vega 214P.png
LP Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
110 - - 0 60 0 KD -6
MP Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
110 - - 0 60 0 KD N/A
HP Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
Variable - - 0 60 0 N/A N/A
EX Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
Variable - - 0 60 0 N/A N/A

Barcelona Spin

Barcelona Spin
5PP
SFIVR Vega 5PP.png
Uh oh.
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
N/A - - 0 60 0 N/A N/A

Vega curls up into a ball and spins upwards.

  • One of Vega's central movement tools and arguably his most defining attribute. Barcelona Spin (or colloquially known as "command jump") can be inputted both in the air and on the ground, particularly to great effect in the air as Vega remains actionable and retains his momentum.
  • While Barcelona Spin can be followed up with a multitude of inputs, the startup of the jump makes it problematic to use quickly while grounded. This is an issue remedied by using the air version of Barcelona Spin, which has no startup and leaves all followups available to you. In combination with a walljump, Vega can travel an incredibly large distance of the screen while high enough that most anti-airs will whiff while trying to hit him.
  • Can be used on the ground for buffering into Bloody High Claw.
  • Strangely, while any directional input is accepted for Barcelona Spin, the command cannot be performed in the air with an upwards input. This is most likely to prevent Vega from gaining infinite height with his command jump, so be sure to input up-back or up-forward instead.

Barcelona Spin > Claw Attack

Barcelona Spin > Claw Attack
5PP > P
SFIVR Vega 5PPP.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
100 - - 0 60 0 KD +12~

Vega attacks with a falling claw attack, spreading his arms wide in the process.

  • Yes, this is an overhead!
  • The number of active frames on this move can create incredibly ambiguous crossups after a knockdown, creating oppressive looping pressure.
  • Extremely strong as an air-to-air due to its massive hitbox.
  • Due to the small hop that Vega performs after landing, this move is typically very safe even if blocked properly.
  • Superceded by Izuna Drop for combo enders.

Barcelona Spin > Kick

Barcelona Spin > Kick
5PP > K
SFIVR Vega 5PPK.png
If you take anything away from this page, DO THIS MOVE A LOT
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
60 - - 0 60 0 +17 +6~

Vega does an aerial backflip.

  • Disgustingly good. It has all the properties of Claw Attack, being a safe on block low crush overhead, but additionally gives you an insane amount of plus frames on block and a full combo on hit. Since it's 0 on hit at worst spacing, your opponent blocking this at any time basically means you get to start your blockstring all over again.
  • Landing with this followup cancels the recovery frames of Barcelona Spin.

Barcelona Spin > Diving Claw Attack

Barcelona Spin > Diving Claw Attack
5PP > 2P (far)
SFIVR Vega 2Pfar.png
This move doesn't have an official name so I made it up
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
100 - - 0 60 0 KD -3

Vega dives with a great deal of downward momentum.

  • Identical to Claw Attack, but with an added bonus of Vega quickly descending after the attack.
  • In practice, Vega can use this move as a form of "fastfall", quickly inputting it in the air in order to quickly land on the ground with minor recovery frames.
  • Like all of the Barcelona Spin followups, this move is extremely safe, even when spaced very poorly.

Barcelona Spin > Izuna Drop

Barcelona Spin > Izuna Drop
5PP > 2P (close)
SFIVR Vega 2Pclose.png
Vega confirmed bi?
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
110 - - 0 60 0 KD N/A

Vega dives for a grab, snatching the opponent and suplexing them in the air.

  • Vega can grab the opponent regardless of if they are grounded or in the air, making this a terrifying option to have to deal with.
  • The grab hitbox on this move is only active for a very short time (technically consisting of the startup frames of Diving Claw Attack).
  • Vega's primary meterless combo ender.

Super Moves

Barcelona Beam

Barcelona Beam
236PPP
SFIVR Vega 236PPP.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
Variable (~200) - - 0 60 0 KD -62

Vega laughs, then fires a massive purple beam of energy out of his claw/hand, with the claw falling off of his hand afterwards if it is equipped.

  • Vega's most damaging grounded super in most cases, but only if you can get all of the hits. Can be canceled into any of his movement specials after the move ends.
  • Meterless combos after the beam ends are possible, but are character specific - will add a list of what works on who later
  • Despite having a large amount of hits, this super will occasionally lose to meterless fireballs.
  • Fullscreen.
  • Loses a lot of damage if done without the claw - use Splendid Claw if claw is unavailable.

Splendid Claw

Splendid Claw
214PPP
SFIVR Vega 214PPP.png
Urgh
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
200 - - 0 60 0 KD -36

Vega howls, and slashes at the sky above him.

  • Extremely good reversal and anti-air, due to its massive size. This trait additionally makes it difficult to bait without making your attempt obvious.
  • Can be CC'd for a full combo on hit, or plus frames on block.
  • Your go-to super for ~90% of situations, unless Barcelona Beam works better for some reason.

Bloody High Claw

Bloody High Claw
j236PPP
SFIVR Vega j236PPP.png
Damage Guard Cancel Startup Active Recovery On Hit On Block
300 - - 0 60 0 KD - a lot

Vega howls, stopping his aerial momentum before quickly flying forward through the air.

  • Vega's most damaging super, although it's air-only and slightly awkward to combo into. Good for situations where you're doing juggles and aren't sure how to end the combo.
  • Cannot combo afterwards, as you're locked into the cinematic.
  • Fully invulnerable from the super freeze until he lands.

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