Street Fighter 6/Jamie

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#SF6_Jamie

Introduction

This self-styled Chinatown peacekeeper aspires to the example set by Yun and Yang, the Twin Dragons. An expert dancer, Jamie places justice and friendship above all else, defending his town with martial skill.

Jamie is a close-range fighter that specializes in poking, footsies, and harassment, with quick normals that he can use once he's in. He also benefits from a powerup system that allows his damage potential and flexibility to snowball the more chances he gets to power up.

Jamie's key mechanic is based on taking drinks. By using his forward throw, The Devil Inside, the Freeflow Kicks ending to his Freeflow Strikes special move, or certain target combos, Jamie can increase his Drink Level, up to a maximum of 4. Each time he drinks, his damage increases, bringing him to standard damage at Drink Lv. 2 and putting him above it at Drink Lv. 3 and higher. He also unlocks more target combos and special moves at specific Drink Levels, gradually opening up the complexity of his moveset and increasing his flexibility significantly; his most notable special move unlocks, in ascending order from Drink Lv. 1 to 4, are his aerial special move Luminous Dive Kick, his anti-projectile and super cancel bridge Bakkai, the command throw Tenshin, and the super-cancelable follow-up to his advancing move Swagger Step, the Swagger Hermit Punch. Jamie can also temporarily boost himself to Drink Lv. 4 (if he isn't already there) by using his Lv. 2 Super Art, The Devil's Song; if he already has 4 drinks, it instead becomes a tool to quickly replenish Drive Gauge and lets him keep up the pressure.

As far as his selection of normals and specials go, Jamie has 5MK, 2MK, and 5HK as strong cancelable pokes, as well as a grounded overhead in 6MK. He can use these moves, as well as careful uses of Freeflow Strikes and Swagger Step, to pester the opponent at close and mid range until they make a mistake. He also has 2HP and Arrow Kick as anti-air options, with Overdrive Arrow Kick explicitly serving as a reversal against aggressive opponents. Successful hits with sweep, Freeflow Strikes, Punish Counters, or any moves that knock the opponent down and away will give Jamie more time to drink without fear of repercussion, especially against opponents that aren't able to establish strong enough ranged pressure to stop Jamie from drinking when he's farther away from them.

In exchange for how powerful drinks make Jamie, though, it is no exaggeration to say that his gameplan is very much reliant on getting them, even if he doesn't make it to Drink Lv. 4 in a given round. Without drinks, Jamie lacks a lot of his most powerful tools, in addition to missing out on damage; it becomes an uphill battle to keep up unless he's gotten a few sips in, even with The Devil's Song acting as a Hail Mary option to close the gap in emergencies. It is also worth noting that Jamie's Drink Level does not carry over between rounds, meaning that he has to be prepared to get set up all over again, but once he gets going, he's a real menace. If you're looking for a bit of breaking and swaying alongside an infighter that only gets stronger when he's loaded up, then Jamie is your man.

Pick if you like:

Avoid if you dislike:

Feelin' the Vibe: Nuanced and rewarding decision making focused around an unlock mechanic Lethal at the Wheel: Pestering and rushing down opponents at close and close-mid range with strong poking normals and forward-moving specials Party Tricks: Gaining access to a wide variety of tools and options over time Exaggerated Swagger: Forcing the opponent to approach you via threatening to Drink Don't stop, won't stop!: Access to Drive Replenishing Drinks, leaving him at a distinct Drive advantage unique to him against the whole cast.

Afternight Regrets: Often needing to choose between unlocking new options and maintaining pressure after a combo Heavyweight: Not having access to all of your options at the start of each round Friendzoners: Being susceptible to projectiles as well as any characters with longer ranged buttons

Classic & Modern Versions Comparison

List of differences with Modern Jamie

Missing Normals	Standing Light Kick (5LK) Crouching Medium Punch (2MP)
Missing Command Normals	N/A
Shortcut-Only Specials	Bakkai (2S) Medium/OD Only Tenshin (4S)
Assist Combos	A[L~L~L~L~L]: 2LK ~ 2LP ~ L Freeflow Strikes ~ Kick 1 ~ Kick 2 On Block: stops at 2LP Auto-hitconfirm if opponent is hit by the 2nd light in the string When starting with 2L~A[2L...], Jamie will use 2LK ~ 5LK before the cancel A[M~M~M~M~M~M~M~M]: 5MK ~ OD Freeflow Strikes ~ SA2 ~ Ransui Haze Headbutt (6HK~4HK~P) ~ M Swagger Step ~ Swagger Hermit Punch No SA2: 5MK ~ OD Freeflow Strikes ~ Punch 1 ~ Punch 2 Burnout: 5MK ~ H Freeflow Strikes ~ Punch 1 ~ Punch 2 On Block: stops at OD/H Freeflow Strikes A[H~H~H]: 5HK ~ OD Swagger Step ~ SA3 In the corner, can manually pick up juggles without SA3 (e.g. 2HK, Arrow Kick) Burnout: 5HK ~ M Swagger Step ~ SA3 On Block: stops at OD/M Swagger Step At DL4, can let go of Auto and input 6X for Swagger Hermit Punch follow-up (then manually SA3)
Miscellaneous Changes	N/A

Jamie
Vitals
Life Points	10000
Ground Movement
Forward Walk Speed	0.048
Backward Walk Speed	0.035
Forward Dash Speed	19
Backward Dash Speed	23
Forward Dash Distance	1.50
Backward Dash Distance	0.85
Drive Rush Min. Distance (Throw)	0.988
Drive Rush Min. Distance (Block)	2.030
Drive Rush Max Distance	3.002
Jumping
Jump Speed	4+38+3
Jump Apex	2.115
Forward Jump Distance	1.90
Backward Jump Distance	1.52
Throws
Throw Range	0.8
Throw Hurtbox	0.33

Jamie Drink Levels in a Nutshell

	Level 0	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Install
Starting Scaling	90%	95%	100%	105%	110%	105%
New Moves	N/A	Bitter Strikes (5LP~LK~MP) Luminous Dive Kick (j.214K)	Full Moon Kick (6MK~MK~P) Bakkai (214K)	Intoxicated Assault (4HP~HP~HK) Tenshin (63214P)	Ransui Haze (6HK~4HK~P) Swagger Hermit Punch (214P~6P)	See lvl4

Frame Data Glossary - SF6
Hitbox Images	🟥 (Red): Attack hitbox Appears pink for Throw hitboxes 🟩 (Green): Vulnerable hurtbox that can be hit by strikes/projectiles If a move's hitbox and hurtbox overlap, the colors blend to appear orange 🟦 (Blue): Vulnerable throw hurtbox Will be thrown if Pink throw hitbox touches Blue throw hurtbox
Active	How many frames a move remains active (can hurt opponents) for. For projectiles with a maximum active period, a value may be listed in [brackets], but this number is not factored into the move's total frame count. For multi-hit moves with no gaps between the active hitboxes, active frames are listed as X,Y (or sometimes X*Y) For multi-hit moves with gaps between hits, active frames are listed as X(n)Y where n = the frame gap between hitboxes.
Cancel	Available options for canceling one move into another move. "Chn": Chain cancel (Light normals; specific chain options listed in Description) "TC": Target Combo "Sp": Special move "SA": Super Art (if a number is listed, refers only to that specific Super; SA3 = Lv.3 Super Art) "Jmp": Jump cancel (usually on hit only, if applicable) "SS": Serenity Stream (Chun-Li's stance) If one hit of a multi-hit attack is cancelable, this can be indicated with (1st), (2nd), etc. Occasionally, a move can be canceled only into a specific follow-up (e.g. Dee Jay [4]6P > 22PP); this can be indicated by listing the move input in the Cancel field, or with an asterisk that is explained in the move notes (Sp*)
Cancel Hitconfirm Windows	Hitconfirm reaction windows into Special Moves, Target Combos, and Super Arts. Refers to the amount of time (in frames) you have to cancel one attack into another attack on reaction e.g. most cancelable 2MKs have a 13 frame window to cancel into a Special/Super on reaction, making them nearly impossible to hitconfirm Counts from the first frame the attack connects until the final cancelable frame Visual effects like hitsparks and HP drain do not actually occur until frame 2; the first frame is still counted to keep the numbers consistent with previous games, and because it is technically possible to start reacting to the character's reeling animation on frame 1 If a Target Combo is cancelable into another attack, the hitconfirm window will include the entire sequence starting from the first hit If there is a frame gap on block between hits of the TC, the hitconfirm window may also be included for just the followup hit Some sequences like Ken's 5MP~HP TC may have a range of values listed (43f~47f). In this example, inputting 5MP~HP at its usual timing gives a 43f hitconfirm into a Special/Super. Delaying the chain into HP gives more total time for the final hitconfirm.
Damage	Attack damage on hit. Multi-hit moves may have the damage listed for individual hits as X,Y (or sometimes X*Y). Sometimes a move's damage changes depending on which active frame connects, or on cinematic vs. non-cinematic hits; in this case, multiple values may be listed, and it will be clarified in the move description.
Damage Scaling	Some moves cause additional damage scaling in combos. Refer to Game Data page for a more detailed breakdown. Scaling Types: Starter: When a move begins the combo, the next attack is scaled by X percent e.g. Ryu 2MK (20% Starter) > Hadoken: Hadoken is at 80% damage scaling Combo: When a move is comboed into, the next attack is scaled by X percent or X number of hits e.g. Ryu 2HP > OD High Blade Kick (2-Hit Combo Scaling) > Shoryuken: Shoryuken is at 70% damage scaling (100% > 100% > [skip 80%] > 70%) e.g. Cammy 5HP > OD Spiral Arrow (5% Combo Scaling) > Cannon Spike: Cannon Spike is at 75% damage scaling (100% > 100% > [80-5 = 75%]) Immediate: When a move is comboed into, this attack is scaled by X percent e.g. Drive Impact Crumple (20% Starter) > Throw (20% Immediate): Throw is at 60% damage scaling Multiplier: A damage scaling multiplier applies after Perfect Parry (50%) and mid-combo Drive Rush (15%). Any hits in the combo continue their usual damage scaling, but reduced by these amounts. These can bring the minimum scaling below the usual 10%, and they stack with each other; as a result, the minimum scaling can reach 4% using a long Drive Rush combo after Perfect Parry. Minimum Scaling: The lowest damage scaling that can be applied to an attack. Super Art Level 1/2/3 generally has 30%/40%/50% minimum scaling respectively. This ensures the attack will still do reasonable damage even at the end of a heavily scaled combo.
Drive Rush Cancel Advantage	Refers to the frame advantage when canceling a normal, command normal, or Target Combo into Drive Rush on hit or block (abbreviated as DRC for Drive Rush Cancel). This is calculated at the moment a follow-up attack can be input, not at the moment the character can block or perform movement options. An attack that with DRC +8 on Hit can link into an 8-frame attack, and DRC +4 on Block can create a true blockstring into a 4-frame attack. Note that any DRC on Block worse than +4 cannot form a true blockstring, allowing the opponent to interrupt with an invincible reversal. Most light normals are slightly negative after a DRC on block, meaning the opponent can mash their fastest normal to guarantee a counter-hit (though this requires fast reactions). The attacking character could punish this with Light > DRC into an immediate invincible attack, but this would be an incredibly expensive and high-risk gambit.
Forced Knockdown	Most airborne command normals, special moves, and Super Arts put the user in a "Forced Knockdown" state. While in this state, an air knockdown will occur when being hit by any attack, even if it would otherwise cause an air reset. As an example, Ryu's 2HP causes an air reset when used as an anti-air. Against a move like Cammy's Hooligan Combination, however, the 2HP puts her into an air knockdown state. This allows Ryu to successfully cancel 2HP into Shoryuken for a juggle, similar to how a Drive Impact wall splat works. Taking advantage of Forced Knockdown juggles is important for dealing with moves like Ken's Dragonlash, Dhalsim's Air Teleport, or Kimberly's 6HK~Hop sequence. Moves that already cause an air knockdown, like most j.MP air-to-airs, will not display the "Forced Knockdown" message.
Guard	Refers to the direction an attack must be blocked. L is for Low attacks (must be blocked crouching), H is for High attacks/overheads (must be blocked standing), LH is for attacks that can be blocked crouching or standing. T is for Throw attacks which cannot be blocked.
Juggles	When a character is put into an Air Knockdown state, it is often possible to follow up with a Juggle attack before they hit the ground. In the simplest terms, there are 2 main juggle states: Free Juggle: any attack can juggle, causing an Air Reset or an Air Knockdown Limited Juggle: only specific attacks with juggle potential may juggle The following is a more detailed overview of the SF6 juggle system: Juggle Count (JC): The status of the character being juggled. A high JC limits which attacks can work in juggles. JC0: free juggle state - any attack that can hit an airborne opponent will work JC1+: limited juggle state - juggle only works if the attack's Juggle Limit ≥ defender's Juggle Count A juggle count of -1 represents a crumple state; this can lead to a grounded or airborne hit depending on timing Juggle Start (JS): When starting a juggle, the opponent's JC will be set to this value. May be different vs. standing and airborne opponents. Attack with Juggle Start value of 3 will put opponent at JC3, so only attacks with Juggle Limit value ≥ 3 can follow up Even for attacks that don't normally start a juggle, this is relevant for Forced Knockdown and Crumple situations Juggle Increase (JI): When opponent is already in a juggle state, attacks will increase the opponent's JC by this amount. Airborne opponent at JC1 followed by attack with Juggle Increase value of 3 will set opponent to JC4 Juggle Limit (JL): Property of an attack hitbox that determines whether it connects on a juggled opponent. The JL must be ≥ the opponent's JC to hit successfully. An uppercut with a JL value of 5 will connect on an opponent at JC5 or below, but will whiff on JC6 opponent Most normals have a JL value of 0, meaning they only work in Free Juggle (JC0) states Some multi-hit attacks have different JL values on each hit, so a 3-hit move may only hit twice in juggles An example to tie everything together: An attack (JS3) launches opponent into the air (Opponent now at JC3) Followed up with an attack (JI2/JL4); it connects, because JL4 ≥ JC3 (Opponent now at JC5) Attempts to juggle again with same attack (JL4), but whiffs because JL4 < JC5 (Opponent hits the ground) Drive Rush notes: DR normals have a Juggle Start/Increase value of 0 DR normals have +3 added to their usual Juggle Limit More recently, the official definitions used by Capcom are slightly different than these community-designated terms. When reading official patch notes, the following terms are used instead: Combo Count Initial Value Combo Count Additional Value Combo Count Upper Limit
On Hit/Block	These are frame advantage values when the attack hits or is blocked. If the number is positive, then the move will recover before the defender can act again. If the number is negative, the defender will be able to act before the attacker and maybe even punish. KD refers to knockdown on hit, and the listed KD Advantage refers to how many frames the attacker can act before the defender finishes their wakeup animation. Note that generally, there is an extra +2 hit advantage on Counterhits and +4 hit advantage on Punish Counters (exceptions are noted in the description).
Recovery	How many frames it takes for a move to finish after the active frames have finished. For projectiles, recovery is considered to begin after the first active frame. Moves with different recovery values on hit/block/whiff may have multiple values listed like X(Y), with specific details listed in the description.
Startup	How many frames it takes before the move becomes 'active' or have a hit box. The last startup frame and the first active frame are the same frame, meaning all values are written as Startup + 1. Moves with multiple relevant startup values may be listed as X(Y); for example, a move that hits airborne first before hitting grounded opponents, or a 2-hit move where the first hit whiffs at some ranges.
IASA / Actionable Recovery	Some moves play out an extended recovery animation when no other button/direction is input (for crouching moves, it applies when holding any down direction). These are often referred to as "actionable recovery" frames; in some games, the term IASA (Interruptible As Soon As) refers to the frame that Actionable Recovery begins. Letting the Actionable Recovery frames play out can change the character's position, potentially setting up spacing traps by recovering farther away. For example, Manon 5HP will recover much farther away from the opponent if no input is performed immediately after her recovery; holding back or down-back to block will keep her much closer to the opponent.

Normals

Standing Normals

5LP

Standing Light Punch

DL0

5LP

5LP

Stand LP (DL0)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	2	7	Sp SA	270	LH	+5	0

• Cancel reaction window: 12f
• xx Lv.2 Super: +7/+2

At Drink Lv.0, 5LP has better frame advantage but loses significant range and the ability to follow up with a Target Combo. It can combo into 5HP at close range, although a link into 5LK is stronger outside of Drive Rush cancels.

Standing Light Punch

DL1+

5LP

Become Yun

             No results

• Cancel reaction window: 13f
• xx Lv.2 Super: +7/+2

At Drink Lv.1 and above, 5LP becomes Jamie's longest range light normal and has a useful Target Combo cancel into 5LK~5MP. In return, it becomes much worse on hit and block, making it less effective as a pressure option.

Standing Medium Punch

5MP

5MP

Stand MP (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	4	14	-	600	LH	+6	+2

Good frame advantage for starting combos and frame traps. In most cases it's best to link into 5LK afterward (2MP/2MK on Counterhit, 2HP on Punish Counter); however, at farther ranges Jamie may not be able to reach with his followup link.

5HP

Standing Heavy Punch

5HP

5HP

Stand HP (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	1(1)1(4)3	20	Sp SA (2nd)	100x2,700 (900)	LH	+1(+3)	-3(-1)

• Counterhit/Punish Counter bonus frame advantage carries over to all 3 hits
• High juggle potential; final 2 hits maintain juggle state and can allow a followup juggle
• Cancel reaction window: 18f
• xx Lv.2 Super: +11/+5

While Jamie's 3-hit 5HP has some unique and interesting properties, there are a lot of downsides to this normal's design. The first 2 hits have finicky range and low damage, but are the only ones that hit when cancelled. In most combos it is strictly worse than 5LK, which has identical startup, longer range and higher cancel damage. The extra hitstun allows 5HP to cancel into 236MP or 214LP, but these are not important combo routes. From longer ranges where only the 3rd hit connects, 5HP is functionally a weak 12f non-cancellable poke; 5MK, 2MK, and 5HK are stronger in this context.

The move is not entirely useless; when performed after Drive Rush, the extra frame advantage and multi-hit animation make it easy to confirm afterwards. The hits are also fast enough to break Drive Impact armor if done early enough, leading to a standing followup combo. In juggles where the last hit connects, it can be used to add free damage since it no longer requires a cancel.

5LK

Standing Light Kick

5LK

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"Jamie's Jig"

5LK

Stand LK (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	2	11	Chn Sp SA	300	LH	+3	-1

• Chains into 5LK/2LP/2LK
• Cancel reaction window: 13f
• xx Lv.2 Super: +9/+5

Jamie's 5LK has properties more commonly seen in a 5LP; it can be chained into and has decent (but not exceptional) range, making it useful as combo filler or in some punishes. It has the unique ability to chain into itself infinitely on whiff, allowing Jamie to "dance" with the animation. Jamie shifts forward during the 5LK animation, so chaining out of it at the earliest timing will act as a sort of "kara-cancel" to keep him closer to the opponent.

5LK can combo into LP or OD Freeflow Strikes, any Arrow Kick, or Super. Slower specials like Bakkai or Swagger Step (both of which are far stronger in Super cancels) require stronger combo routes.

5MK

Standing Medium Kick

5MK

5MK

Stand MK (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
9	3	17(18)	Sp SA	600	LH	+2	-3

• Cancel reaction window: 15f
• xx Lv.2 Super: +14/+10

5MK is a solid mid-range poke that can be buffered into specials to score a knockdown. Compared to 2MK, it is 3f slower but hits from slightly longer range and is slightly less whiff punishable.

5HK

Standing Heavy Kick

5HK

5HK

Stand HK (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
15	3	21	Sp SA	800	LH	+3	-5

• Punish Counter: Crumple KD +71 (+8 before opponent becomes airborne)
• Puts airborne opponents into limited juggle state
• Cancel reaction window: 17f (PC: 29f)
• xx Lv.2 Super: +17/+11 (KD +87)

While quite slow, 5HK has solid range due to its forward movement, making it a real threat in neutral. The long recovery on this move makes it very risky to whiff in neutral, but on block the pushback usually keeps it safe even at -5. The hitbox is quite low to the ground, making it worthless as an anti-air; the juggle properties vs. airborne only allow Jamie to safely cancel into a special when hitting the opponent's early jump frames. The crumple state from Punish Counter causes the opponent to fall backwards, making the followups a bit more limited compared to the corner.

Crouching Normals

Crouching Light Punch

2LP

2LP

Crouch LP (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
4	2	9	Chn Sp SA	250	LH	+5	-1

• Chains into 5LK/2LP/2LK
• Cancel reaction window: 13f
• xx Lv.2 Super: +9/+3

Jamie's only 4f startup normal, making it useful in certain punishes and for pressure strings. This is the only chainable light normal that works well against Drive Impact, but the chain speed is below average, making it more susceptible to a Punish Counter.

2MP

Crouching Medium Punch

2MP

2MP

Crouch MP (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
6	3	13(15)	Sp SA	600	LH	+5	-1

• Cancel reaction window: 16f
• xx Lv.2 Super: +12/+9

A standard cancellable 6f medium button. Jamie can't link into it without Drive Rush, Counterhit, or Punish Counter bonus advantage, and at only +3 he also needs one of these to link out of it. Very non-committal in neutral when buffered as a counterpoke.

2HP

Crouching Heavy Punch

2HP

2HP

Crouch HP (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	5	23	Sp SA	900	LH	0	-8

• Forces stand on hit
• Only the first 2 active frames are cancellable
• Cancel reaction window: 16f
• xx Lv.2 Super: +21/+13

Works fairly well as an anti-air due to its vertical reach and large number of active frames. Does not have a useful cancel when used as an anti-air, as only the early grounded frames are cancellable.

2LK

Crouching Light Kick

2LK

2LK

Crouch LK (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	2	11	Chn	200	L	+1	-3

• Chains into 5LK/2LP/2LK

A standard 5f low confirm starter. For a 3-hit light confirm, use 2LK~2LP~5LK, as this is the only confirm route that beats reversal 4f light normals.

2MK

Crouching Medium Kick

2MK

2MK

Crouch MK (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
7	3	18	Sp SA	500	L	-1	-6

• Applies a 20% damage scaling penalty to the next hit when used as a combo starter (100/80/70/60...)
• Cancel reaction window: 13f
• xx Lv.2 Super: +12/+7

Jamie's 2MK is relatively fast with decent range, and the high pushback makes it safe to poke with. If well-spaced, cancels into 236P are often safe, but the LP version can whiff at absolute max range.

2HK

Crouching Heavy Kick

2HK

2HK

Crouch HK (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
9	2(2)3	28(29)	TC	400x2	L,L*	KD +33	-11

• Counterhit/Punish Counter: +49 HKD
• Has high juggle potential; no longer HKD when juggled into
• Cancel reaction window: 33f (PC: 43f)

This 2-hit sweep is a low on both hits and has slightly more range on the 2nd hit. It's fairly easy to punish on block, so should not be thrown out randomly very often. 2HK has a lot of juggle potential, and leads to a Target Combo followup into HK that is great for increasing his Drink Level without sacrificing corner oki.

Jumping Normals

j.LP

Jumping Light Punch

j.LP

j.LP

Jump LP (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	9	3 land	-	300	H	+4(+10)	0(+6)

• Can hit Crossup; can hit as fuzzy Instant Overhead

As a crossup, j.LP is far inferior to j.MK. The instant overhead property allows Jamie to close out a round by making the opponent block a deep jump-in; as they transition to a crouch block, they will be stuck in a standing state for a few frames, allowing the j.LP to connect. This is high risk and should only ever be attempted if it is certain to end the round.

j.MP

Jumping Medium Punch

j.MP

j.MP

Jump MP (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
7	4	3 land	Sp	700	H	+10(+11)	+6(+7)

• Puts airborne opponents into limited juggle state
• Cancels into 214K Divekick (forward jump only)

The knockdown makes it useful as an air-to-air. The hitbox reaches quite high above Jamie, so it will whiff if you try to delay it too long in juggle combos.

j.HP

Jumping Heavy Punch

j.HP

j.HP

Jump HP (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	6	3 land	-	800	H	+8(+15)	+4(+11)

• Spiked knockdown vs. airborne opponents

Has high juggle potential. Against grounded opponents, this is stronger than j.HK since all the damage is done on a single hit.

j.LK

Jumping Light Kick

j.LK

j.LK

Jump LK (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
6	6	3 land	-	300	H	+6(+9)	+2(+5)

Has the longest horizontal range out of all Jamie's air normals, but the low hitstun makes it fairly useless near its max range except as an air-to-air.

j.MK

Jumping Medium Kick

j.MK

j.MK

Jump MK (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
7	6	3 land	-	500	H	+8(+13)	+4(+9)

• Can hit Crossup

A better crossup than j.LP due to its higher damage and wider hitbox.

j.HK

Jumping Heavy Kick

j.HK

j.HK

Jump HK (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	3(5)4	3 land	-	400x2	H	+11(+15)	+7(+11)

• Both hits put airborne opponents into limited juggle state

In air juggles, j.HK hits twice and allows Jamie to follow up after landing. Against grounded opponents, only one hit will connect, making it weaker than a medium normal in terms of damage. The long gap in active frames can also make it difficult to time properly.

Command Normals

2KK

Tensei Kick

2KK

2KK

Tensei Kick (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
9	3	22	Jmp	600	LH	KD +53 Launch	-8

• Puts opponent into limited juggle state
  • Free juggle if 2KK is performed from Drive Rush
• Cancel reaction window: 17f (jump, on hit only)

Tensei Kick is a launching command normal that has mediocre range and is very unsafe on block. It can be used as an anti-air, but the timing is a bit specific. The jump cancel will always jump forward regardless of which direction is held, and it cannot cancel to a grounded special move during prejump frames. At DL1 or higher, Jamie can anti-air with 2HK into j.MP xx 214KK, then land and juggle his 2HK~K~P Target Combo for a free Drink.

6MK

Falling Star Kick

6MK

6MK

Falling Star Kick (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
22	3	20	TC	600	H	+1	-3

• 10-19f Low Crush (not airborne)
• Cancel reaction window: 15f (TC)

A hopping overhead that can be spaced to hit later in its active frames, resulting in better frame advantage. Has extra range and a Target Combo followup into MK for a knockdown and an optional Drink level increase.

4HP

Hermit's Elbow

4HP

4HP

Hermit's Elbow (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18	4	20	SA	800	LH	+1	-3

• Cancel reaction window: 19f (Super)
• xx Lv.2 Super: +15/+11

Hermit's Elbow pulls back during startup, making it a useful shimmy tool in tick throw situations. If you successfully bait the opponent's throw and land a Punish Counter, it becomes +5 and can link into 5LK or 5HP. At its max possible range, it can become +4 as a meaty and link into 2LP without a Counterhit. The super cancel window is also quite lenient, allowing for high damage confirms. At Drink Lv.3, 4HP gains a Target Combo followup into HP.

6HK

Senei Kick

6HK

6HK

Senei Kick (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
16	3	20	SA	900	LH	+3	-3

• Cancel reaction window: 18f (Super)
• xx Lv.2 Super: +19/+13

A long range stepkick that can be confirmed into a Super on hit. Spacing it at max range will not allow it to connect with meaty timing, so the only followup links require Counterhit, Punish Counter, or Drive Rush. At Drink Lv.4, Jamie gains extra 6HK range and new Target Combo followups.

Target Combos

2HK~HK~P (DL0)

Phantom Sway

2HK~HK~P

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2HK~HK

Phantom Sway (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
12	3	43	TC	500	LH	KD +22(23)	-28

• Cancel reaction window: 58f (TC Drink)

2HK~HK~P

Phantom Sway + Drink (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
-	-	56+5	-	-	-	KD +4(5)	-46

• Maintains corner oki while increasing Drink Level

Jamie's 2-hit 2HK gives plenty of time to confirm the Target Combo followup afterward on hit; though 2HK is unsafe regardless, the punish on a blocked TC would be much stronger. Midscreen, Jamie gets no oki if the opponent back rises, so there's no reason to skip the Drink ender. In the corner, Jamie is still +3 after a Drink, so it's still the preferred option in most cases. 2HK and the TC followup have high juggle potential, and gains slightly more KD advantage when juggled into.

5LP~LK~MP (DL1)

Bitter Strikes (requires DL1)

5LP~LK~MP

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• Cancel reaction window: 29f (TC)

No results

• Cancel reaction window: 52f
• xx Lv.2 Super: +12/+4

Since 5LP loses much of its frame advantage at Drink Lv.1 and above, this Target Combo is the primary way to convert jab into damage. The MP ender can combo into 236LP/MP/PP, 214LP, 623K, or Super. The only safe enders after committing to the TC followup are 236PP and Lv.2 Super. If the opponent tries to punish the TC on block, Jamie can frame trap any non-invincible reversal with 236LP or the much safer 236PP.

The listed damage values include the standard 10%/20% scaling on LK and MP when starting a combo with 5LP; take this into consideration if calculating the combo damage when starting the combo with something else.

6MK~MK~P (DL2)

Full Moon Kick (requires DL2)

6MK~MK~P

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             No results

• Cancel reaction window: 62f (TC)

No results

• Increases Drink Level by 1

The TC confirm from 6MK to MK is a bit strict, but feasible. The Drink ender is best to use midscreen, but at -1 it can be a little risky to use in the corner. In the corner, Jamie can knock down with 6MK~MK followed by an immediate 214HP that hits meaty. The frame advantage and pushback create a spacing trap that can be used to punish an opponent attempting a reversal light normal.

4HP~HP~HK (DL3)

Intoxicated Assault (requires DL3)

4HP~HP~HK

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• Only combos on Counterhit/Punish Counter or with meaty timing; 3f gap on block
• Cancel reaction window: 18f / 56f (TC)
• xx Lv.2 Super: +18/+8

No results

• Airborne 18f~ (Forced Knockdown state)
• 7f gap between final 2 hits on block

This Target Combo sequence is most useful when performing 4HP as a shimmy to bait a throw tech, since it guarantees a Punish Counter if successful. The listed Cancel Reaction values are for the final HK input, when reacting to just the HP followup, or the entire sequence on Counterhit/Punish Counter. While the HP followup is unsafe, it can be used to frame trap an opponent that predictably hits buttons after blocking 4HP. If the final HK is performed on block, the opponent can interrupt with any 6f or faster button that will put Jamie into a free juggle state due to the Forced Knockdown property.

6HK~4HK~P (DL4)

Ransui Haze (Requires DL4)

6HK~4HK~P

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• Sways and walks backward; press P at different times to change followup
• Earliest followup timing can be input after 25f of 6HK+Sway
• Cancel reaction window: 25f (to combo CH 6HK into Headbutt)

No results

• Requires Counterhit/Punish Counter to combo from 6HK
• Cancellable into any special or Super
• Cancel reaction window: 20f (Headbutt) / 59-60f (CH 6HK + Headbutt)
• xx Lv.2 Super: KD+39/+10

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• Cancellable into any special or Super
• Cancel reaction window: 60/40/17f (spin fists only, more hits allows easier confirm)
• xx Lv.2 Super: KD+42/+13

No results

• Restores 1 Drive bar or equivalent Burnout gauge on final Drink recovery frame
• If no button/direction is input during recovery, restores 2 Drive bars after 112f

Every part of this Target Combo can be input on hit, block, or whiff from 6HK. The 4HK causes Jamie to stumble away from the opponent, and the timing of Jamie's P input changes which followup occurs. All listed startups include the 6HK plus the minimum/maximum delay before hitting P during the Sway animation. The close Headbutt followup is fairly easy to confirm on Counterhit or Punish Counter 6HK. The minimum gap between 6HK and Headbutt is 1f on normal hit, 7f on block, making it a poor frame trap option. The Spinning Fists cannot be comboed into, but are useful for stopping an opponent from chasing down the Sway. The Drink causes Jamie to continue stumbling backwards, making it hard to chase down without a projectile. This does give up a lot of ground, but it may be worth the Drive build depending on the circumstances.

Throws

Forward Throw (LPLK)

Forward Throw

LPLK

LPLK

Back Shaver (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	3	23	-	1200 (2040)	T	KD +23	-

• Allows for strong, auto-timed corner throw loops (+4 after Forward Dash)
  • Also works midscreen if opponent does not Back Rise
• Punish Counter: +23 HKD

Back Throw (4LPLK)

Back Throw

4LPLK

4LPLK

Wheel Punch (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	3	23	-	1200 (2040)	T	KD +26	-

• Side switches; can dash (+19) or walk to get oki if back throwing opponent into corner
• Punish Counter: +38 HKD

Drive System

Drive Impact

HPHK

HPHK

Vainglory Strike (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
26	2	35	-	800	LH	KD +35 / Wall Splat KD +65	-3 / Wall Splat HKD +72

See Drive Impact

When cancelled from a normal, these are the important blockstring gaps; a gap of N will trade with an N-frame startup attack; [] = Burnout

• 2HP: 7[3]
• 5HK: 9[5]
• 5MK: 10[6]
• 2MP: 11[7]
• 2MK: 13[9]
• 5HP: 15[11]
• 5LP~LK~MP: 16[12]
• Note: gaps of 8f or less cannot be escaped by jumping

Drive Reversal (6HPHK)

Drive Reversal

6HPHK (in blockstun)

6HPHK

Leg Sweep (Block)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
20	3	26(31)	-	500 recoverable	LH	KD +23	-6

See Drive Reversal

• Full Invuln: 1-22f; Armor Break

Drive Parry (MPMK)

Drive Parry

MPMK

MPMK

Drive Parry

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
1	12 or until released	33(1)(11)	-	-	-	-	-

See Drive Parry

• Perfect Parry has only 1f recovery, and disables the opponent from canceling their attack
• Perfect Parry vs. projectiles puts you into a fixed 11f recovery

Drive Rush (66)

Drive Rush

66

             No results

See Drive Rush. Frame data shown in (parentheses) refers to the version used after Parry.

• Distance:
  • 110.7 (min, normal cancel)
  • 202.9 (min, block/movement cancel)
  • 307.1 (max, no cancel)
• Notable Drive Rush cancel combo routes:
• Notable Drive Rush cancel blockstring gaps:

Special Moves

The Devil Inside (22P)

The Devil Inside

22P

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22P

The Devil Inside

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
48	-	2	-	-	-	-	-

22P (hold)

The Devil Inside (2 drinks)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
92(90)	-	5	-	-	-	-	-

22P (hold)

The Devil Inside (3 drinks)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
141(139)	-	5	-	-	-	-	-

22P (hold)

The Devil Inside (4 drinks)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
188	-	5	-	-	-	-	-

• Increases Drink Level by 1-4 depending on how long button is held; Startup represents the time it takes to build each Drink
• In DL4, regains 0.5 Drive bars per level increase (or equivalent Burnout reduction)
• Drink Level from 0-4 affects moveset and base damage scaling (90/95/100/105/110% respectively)
• Entire animation is in a Counterhit state

22P (activation)

The Devil Inside (DL4 activation)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
1	-	4	-	-	-	-	-

• Happens automatically upon reaching DL4; Drink recovers more quickly, potentially giving stronger oki
• Screen freezes for 25f (1f full invincibility on the frame this occurs)
• The 4 vulnerable post-freeze frames put Jamie in a Counterhit state

Freeflow Strikes (236P)

Freeflow Strikes

236P

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236LP

LP Freeflow Strikes 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13	2	24	SA3	350	LH	-1	-6

• Cancel reaction window: 19f (Followup) / 14f (Super)

236MP

MP Freeflow Strikes 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
16	2	24	SA3	400	LH	-1	-6

• Cancel reaction window: 19f (Followup) / 14f (Super)
  • 18f confirm window to combo into ~6K

236HP

HP Freeflow Strikes 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
19	2	24	SA3	450	LH	-1	-6

• Cancel reaction window: 19f (Followup) / 14f (Super)
  • 16f confirm window to combo into ~6P, 15f to combo into ~6K

236PP

OD Freeflow Strikes 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13	2	24	SA2 SA3	450	LH	+1	-3

• Cancel reaction window: 23f (Followup) / 15f (Super)
  • 22f confirm window to combo into ~6K
• xx Lv.2 Super: +17/+14

Freeflow Strikes (or "Rekkas") are forward-moving strikes that can be confirmed into optional followups. Higher strength versions move farther but have slower startup, with the OD version gaining both speed and longer range. At Drink Lv.0 to Lv.3, each Rekka is a single hit, and only the first part of the sequence can cancel into Super. If well-spaced, the first meterless Freeflow Strike is often safe; the LP version is usually the best for this since it has less forward movement, but this can also cause it to whiff in max range cancels. The OD version is always safe.

When attempting to confirm into the 6P or 6K followups on hit, it's important to note that the followup speed depends on the strength of the first Rekka. Delaying the confirm too long, especially on HP Rekka, can cause the followup to come out without comboing. The 6K followup is slightly slower than 6P, which also makes the confirm slightly stricter. OD Rekka cancelled into Lv.2 Super is a great option on hit or block, leading to great combos or block pressure from a mid-range poke.

This move and its followups can be used in juggles, but they can be very inconsistent depending on the screen position and opponent's juggle height; OD Rekkas are the most consistent overall, and the corner makes things easier as well.

Freeflow Strikes Punch 1 (236P~6P)

Freeflow Strikes Punch 1

236P~6P

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236LP~6P

LP Freeflow Strikes Punch 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13 [33]	2	28	-	350	LH	-3	-13

• Cancel reaction window: 18f (Followup)
• 0-2f gap between Rekka and 6P on block

236MP~6P

MP Freeflow Strikes Punch 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
16 [39]	2	28	-	400	LH	-3	-11

• Cancel reaction window: 18f (Followup)
• 0-5f gap between Rekka and 6P on block

236HP~6P

HP Freeflow Strikes Punch 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
19 [45]	2	28	-	450	LH	-3	-9

• Cancel reaction window: 18f (Followup)
• 3-8f gap between Rekka and 6P on block

236PP~6P

OD Freeflow Strikes Punch 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13 [34]	2	28	-	450	LH	-3	-9

• Cancel reaction window: 18f (Followup)
• 0-3f gap between Rekka and 6P on block

The Punch followups are the preferred route for damage, juggles, and oki; they can be performed on hit, block, or whiff. The LP, MP, and OD Rekka starters require a manual delay to create a blockstring gap, while HP Rekka can automatically frame trap with a 3f gap at the fastest timing. While risky, this frame trap can be used against an opponent that tries to punish your first Rekka on block. On hit, stopping after the first 6P puts Jamie at a slight disadvantage; an unaware opponent may be caught off guard with a quick throw reset, but attempting this is sacrificing guaranteed damage and a knockdown.

The cancel reaction window applies to the 6P hit only and does not include the first 236P hit. In the startup column, [] refers to the total startup time for 236P~6P when the first Rekka whiffs, which can be useful for certain long-range punishes.

Freeflow Strikes Punch 2 (236P~6P~6P)

Freeflow Strikes Punch 2

236P~6P~6P

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236LP~6P~6P

LP Freeflow Strikes Punch 2 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13 [53]	2	30	SA3	550 (440)	LH	KD +27	-17

• 1-5f gap before final hit on block

236MP~6P~6P

MP Freeflow Strikes Punch 2 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
16 [62]	2	30	SA3	600 (480)	LH	KD +27	-15

• 2-6f gap before final hit on block

236HP~6P~6P

HP Freeflow Strikes Punch 2 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
19 [71]	2	30	SA3	650 (520)	LH	KD +27	-13

• 3-7f gap before final hit on block

236PP~6P~6P

OD Freeflow Strikes Punch 2 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
13 [53]	2	30	SA2 SA3	750	LH	KD +28	-13

• 0-2f gap before final hit on block

The final 6P followup completes the Punch sequence. It can be done on hit, block, or whiff and has juggle potential. This sequence gets no oki midscreen if the opponent back rises, but it has good corner carry and is Jamie's most consistent combo ender. Like the first 6P followup, there is a blockstring gap between the final 2 hits that varies based on the button timing, but this is a very unsafe gimmick for beating the opponent's attempted Rekka punish.

In the startup column, [] refers to the total startup time for 236P~6P~6P when the first 2 hits of Rekka whiff at the fastest speed. In the Damage column, the first value lists the unscaled damage; () refers to the damage at 80% scaling, which is what would normally occur when starting a combo with the first Rekka.

Freeflow Kicks 1 (236P~6K)

Freeflow Kicks 1

236P~6K

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236LP~6K

LP Freeflow Kicks 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
14	2	32	-	250	LH	-7	-15

• Cancel reaction window: 16f (Followup)
• 0-3f gap between Rekka and 6K on block

236MP~6K

MP Freeflow Kicks 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
17	2	32	-	300	LH	-7	-15

• Cancel reaction window: 16f (Followup)
• 1-6f gap between Rekka and 6K on block

236HP~6K

HP Freeflow Kicks 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
20	2	32	-	300	LH	-7	-15

• Cancel reaction window: 16f (Followup)
  • Will only combo up to 12f after 236HP hit
• 4-9f gap between Rekka and 6K on block

236PP~6K

OD Freeflow Kicks 1 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
14	2	32	-	350	LH	-7	-15

• Cancel reaction window: 16f (Followup)
• 0-4f gap between Rekka and 6K on block

The 6K followup gives less damage and worse oki than the 6P route, but allows Jamie to end with a Drink. It can only be performed on hit or block; nothing will come out on whiff. The kick itself is 1f slower than the punch followup for each strength, which affects the min/max blockstring gaps depending on how long the input is delayed.

The cancel reaction window only applies to the 6K hit and does not include the first 236P hit; this is only really relevant if the initial Rekka is blocked, and you attempt to frame trap into the unsafe followup. Notably, HP Rekka into 6K will not combo on the final 4 input frames, making it impractical to use in this way.

Freeflow Kicks 2 (236P~6K~6K)

Freeflow Kicks 2

236P~6K~6K

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236LP~6K~6K

LP Freeflow Kicks 2 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18	2	35+29	-	450 (360)	LH	KD -1 (DL3: KD +23)	-49 (DL3 -25)

• 2-6f gap before final hit on block

236MP~6K~6K

MP Freeflow Kicks 2 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
21	2	36+28	-	500 (400)	LH	KD -1 (DL3: KD +22)	-49 (DL3 -26)

• 5-9f gap before final hit on block

236HP~6K~6K

HP Freeflow Kicks 2 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
24	2	36+28	-	550 (440)	LH	KD -1 (DL3: KD +22)	-49 (DL3 -26)

• 8-12f gap before final hit on block

236PP~6K~6K

OD Freeflow Kicks 2 (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
18	2	36+28	-	600 (480)	LH	KD +1 (DL3: KD +24)	-49 (DL3 -26)

• 2-6f gap before final hit on block

The final 6K followup, like its predecessor, can only come out on hit or block. If successful, it levels up Jamie's Drink Level by 1. Because Rekkas are so easy to confirm into, this move is the primary way to level up. In the corner it becomes slightly risky, as the opponent has the frame advantage to force Jamie into a strike/throw mixup; it is still usually worth the risk in most cases.

The long drink animation makes the 6K ender extremely unsafe on block. The drink itself is interruptible, and any punish within the first 21f will stop Jamie's drink level from increasing (20f for the LP version). Like the other Rekka followups, it is possible to frame trap the opponent if they attempt a punish. The exact blockstring gap can change depending on the button timing.

In the Damage column, the first value lists the unscaled damage; () refers to the damage at 80% scaling, which is what would normally occur when starting a combo with the first Rekka.

Swagger Step (214P)

Swagger Step

214P

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214LP

Swagger Step (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
17	9	17	SA3	900	LH	KD +39(+47)	-6(+2)

• Cancel reaction window: 25f (Super)

214MP

Swagger Step (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
20	9	17	SA3	1000	LH	KD +39(+47)	-6(+2)

• Cancel reaction window: 25f (Super)

214HP

Swagger Step (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
25	9	16	SA3	1200	LH	KD +42(+50)	-3(+5)

• Cancel reaction window: 25f (Super)

214PP

Swagger Step (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
20	9	15	SA2 SA3	1100	LH	KD +73(+81) Tumble	-1(+7)

• Causes Tumble state; can OTG juggle near corner
• Punish Counter: Tumble KD +87 (corner Wall Splat)
  • Opponent is considered standing and throwable, but becomes airborne after followup hit
• Cancel reaction window: 25f (Super)
• xx Lv.2 Super: KD+89(103)/+15

Swagger Step is a forward lunging palm attack that can be made safe if well-spaced. It has juggle potential and can combo on the ground, though the slow startup limits the cancel routes that are actually useful. Since Rekka can only cancel the first hit into Super, Swagger Step is the better move for high damage Super cancels. Note that the Super confirm window is quite lenient, but becomes more strict when spaced to hit on later active frames (17f window at minimum). At Drink Lv.4, Jamie gains an additional followup for extra damage.

Grounded cancel routes: (CH = +2 Counterhit, PC = +4 Punish Counter)

• 214HP: CH 5HK, CH 2HP
• 214MP/214PP: 5MK, 5HK, 2HP, CH 2MP, CH 2MK, PC 5HP (+ all above)
• 214LP: 5HP, 2MP, 2MK, 5LP~LK~MP, CH 2LP, CH 5LK (+ all above)

Swagger Hermit Punch (DL4 214P~6P)

Swagger Hermit Punch (requires DL4)

214P~6P

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214P~6P

Swagger Hermit Punch (DL4)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
19	3	39	SA3	990	LH	KD +20(+19)	-23

• 1-8f gap between hits on block
• Cancel reaction window: 19f (Super)

214PP~6P

Swagger Hermit Punch (DL4)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
19	3	39	SA2 SA3	880	LH	KD +20	-23

• 0-5f gap between hits on block
• Cancel reaction window: 19f (Super)
• xx Lv.2 Super: KD+55/+12

This followup to Swagger Step is only available at max Drink Level. It works in juggles or in grounded combos, adding significant damage especially when cancelled into Lv.3 Super. It is much more unsafe on block than the first part of Swagger Step, though it can be used as a risky frame trap if the opponent tries to punish you. The 6P can be delayed significantly, though this can cause it to drop against grounded opponents unless the Swagger Step hits meaty.

Arrow Kick (623K)

Arrow Kick

623K

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623LK

Arrow Kick (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
5	10	52	-	500x2	LH	KD +42	-44

• Anti-Air Invuln: 1-?f

623MK

Arrow Kick (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	9	51	-	500,700 (1200)	LH	KD +34	-43

• Anti-Air Invuln: 1-?f

623HK

Arrow Kick (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	9	51	-	500,400,500 (1400)	LH	KD +39	-43

• Anti-Air Invuln: 1-?f

623KK

Arrow Kick (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
6	9	51	-	500,450,550 (1500)	LH	KD +40	-43

• Full Invuln: 1-9f

Jamie's most consistent anti-air and OD reversal. He kicks upward before falling back away from the opponent. On hit, this transitions into a leaping followup attack that is fully invincible during the animation. On whiff or block, Jamie does not perform the extra hit, instead standing up from his grounded position. This recovery animation can cause some attempted punishes to whiff at longer ranges, but there is plenty of time to walk or dash forward, or to use a slow ranged punish starter.

Arrow Kick works well in juggles, but in grounded combos it can be finicky near max range. It also has no ability to Super cancel, so its damage potential in punishes is limited. It gives Jamie great oki on hit and the followup animation provides some nice corner carry as well.

Luminous Dive Kick (j.214K)

Luminous Dive Kick (requires DL1)

j.214K

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j.214K

Luminous Dive Kick (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
11	1(2)until land	13 land	-	1000	LH	KD +42(+52)	-8(+2)

• Forced Knockdown state until land
• KD vs. airborne opponents (no juggle followup)

j.214KK

Luminous Dive Kick (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
11	1(2)until land	13 land	-	800	LH	KD +58(+65)	-4(+3)

• Forced Knockdown state until land
• Puts grounded opponents into limited juggle state
• Puts airborne opponents into OTG bounce state
• 10% damage scaling penalty is applied to followup juggles

At Drink Lv.1, Jamie unlocks a divekick that can be used out of forward jumps. It can be done very low to the ground with a Tiger Knee input (214~9K), and connecting low on the opponents legs gives better advantage on block or on knockdown; he can even juggle after meterless divekick when spaced well enough. The angle of the meterless divekick changes depending on which button is pressed, with LK being short and steep while HK travels farther. This is a useful tool not only for pressure, but for navigating around projectiles, an area in which Jamie usually struggles.

Bakkai (236K)

Bakkai (requires DL2)

236K

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             No results

• Projectile Invuln: 3-24f
• Cancel reaction window: 47f (Super)

No results

• Projectile Invuln: 4-26f
• Cancel reaction window: 63f (Super)

No results

• Projectile Invuln: 5-35f
• Cancel reaction window: 94f (Super)

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• Projectile Invuln: 3-28f
• Cancel reaction window: 74f (Super); cancels on 7th hit
• xx Lv.2 Super: +14/+7

Jamie drops to the ground and begins break dancing, slowly advancing toward the opponent. The slow startup limits this move's combo utility, though it can work in juggles when the situation arises. The high damage makes this great for super cancelling, and with 2 bars the OD version can be made safe on block with an eternity to hitconfirm.

Bakkai is ostensibly Jamie's "anti-projectile" move, though in practice it can be difficult to use like this. OD Bakkai is fairly reliable at mid-range against shoto fireballs, and HK Bakkai has the reach if your reactions are on point. LK and MK are harder to use because they travel a shorter distance during startup. And against strong projectiles like Guile's Sonic Boom, this move can only be done as a pure prediction, at which point you might as well just do random Drive Impact instead.

Grounded cancel routes: (CH = +2 Counterhit, PC = +4 Punish Counter)

• 236HK: 2HP, PC 5HK
• 236MK: 5HK, CH 5MK (+ all above)
• 236KK: PC 5HP, PC 5MK, PC 2MP, PC 2MK (+ all above)
• 214LK: 5MK, 2MP, 2MK, 5LP~LK~MP, PC 5LK, PC 2LP (+ all above)

Tenshin (63214K)

Tenshin (requires DL3)

63214K

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• Leaves the opponent standing for a followup combo

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• Crumple state; Jamie is +28 before the opponent goes airborne

Tenshin is a command grab reminiscent Yun, Yang, and Fei Long's similar grab from previous games, though it does not switch sides during the animation. It's a huge boost to Jamie's close range mixup game. He is not point blank after the grab, but is close enough to combo into moves like 5MP or 5HP. While Tenshin can hit as a Counterhit or Punish Counter, this has no effect on frame advantage (OD Tenshin does extra damage on Punish Counter only).

The first attack following Tenshin is unscaled, but any following attacks have a 40% scaling penalty applied (100-60-50-40...). There is also an interesting situation after Punish Counter 214PP's tumbling Wall Splat. Jamie can combo into Tenshin after this, in which case the throw is scaled by 20% and any followups immediately skip to the 40% scaling penalty.

Sometimes, Jamie will say a naughty word when he whiffs the grab. Be careful when playing Jamie with small children nearby.

Super Arts

Level 1 Super (236236K)

Breakin'

Level 1 Super Art

236236K

236236K

Breakin'

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	2,7(6)5(6)2(7)2(7) 2(6)2(6)2(6)2(29) 2(9)2(6)2(5)2	74	-	2200	LH	KD +12	-60

236236K~[2]

Breakin' ~ Drink

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
8	2,7(6)5(6)2(7)2(7) 2(6)2(5)2(7) 2(7)2(6)2	107(86)	-	1850	LH	KD +4 (DL3: KD +25)	-93 (DL3: -72)

• Strike/Throw Invuln: 1-11f; Armor Break
• Depletes 1/2 Drive bar from opponent on hit
• Holding Down will end in a Drink (+1 Drink level, reduced Damage and KD Adv.)

A more powerful version of Jamie's Bakkai special, this super has good range and locks the opponent into the full break dancing animation on hit. This Super is extremely unsafe on block so should always be carefully hitconfirmed. While the attacks are connecting, you can decide to hold Down to sacrifice some damage and Knockdown advantage to increase your Drink Level by 1.

Level 2 Super (214214P)

The Devil's Song (DL0-DL3)

Level 2 Super Art

214214P

214214P

The Devil's Song (DL0-DL4)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
1	[900]	5	-	-	-	-	-

• Puts Jamie at Drink Lv.4 until the install timer runs out
• Jamie's damage scaling is only set to DL3 (105%) rather than the usual DL4 (110%)

A useful install that gives Jamie access to his entire moveset without needing to slowly accumulate drinks. The Super activation itself is good for applying pressure to force a mixup, or for extending a combo. The timer lasts 15 seconds and freezes when the opponent is in hitstop or blockstop, after which time Jamie returns back to Drink Level 0. This is unfortunate if Jamie had already accumulated some Drink levels, so it's important to use this time effectively to secure the win.

The Devil's Song (DL4)

Level 2 Super Art

214214P

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• Instantly refills 3 Drive bars or 50% Burnout gauge
• Can be useful as a cancel from OD specials for safety or combo extensions

If Jamie is already at Drink Level 4, he can still use this Super for its cancel properties in order to get easy frame advantage. He can also treat his Super meter as a reserve tank for his Drive gauge, restoring 3 Drive for the cost of 2 Super bars whenever he wants. There is no downside to activating, as it won't start an install timer; this means that Jamie can get right back to building more Super meter and will not revert back to Drink Level 0.

Level 3 Super (236236P)

Getsugo Saiho

Level 3 Super Art

236236P

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236236P

Getsuga Saiho (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
10	3(13)3	42	-	2600 (500)	LH	HKD +71 (KD +14)	-27

• Full Invuln: 1-11f; Armor Break
• Launches opponent into free juggle state on cinematic hit
• Depletes 1.5 Drive bars from opponent on hit
  • Cinematic time regenerates ~1.8 Drive bars for Jamie

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• Full Invuln: 1-11f; Armor Break
• No juggle followup on cinematic hit
• Depletes 2 Drive bars from opponent on hit
  • Cinematic time regenerates ~2.2 Drive bars for Jamie

Jamie's Lv.3 Super goes into a cinematic if the first hit connects, while the 2nd hit is extremely weak on its own. The cinematic hit ends by launching the opponent, reminiscent of Yun's You Hou Ultra 1 from USF4. As a result, the damage is quite low, instead relying on the followup juggle to make it worthwhile. The cinematic ends abruptly, so it takes practice to learn exactly when to execute the followup. Jamie has several options, like Dash + 5HP or Drive Rush~2HP into further juggles. The Critical Art version lacks this ending juggle, but makes up for it with higher base damage and a cooler ending cinematic.

Taunts

Neutral Taunt (5PPPKKK)

Neutral Taunt

(DL0-DL3)

5PPPKKK

"Where's my bed? You're putting me to sleep, man."

5PPPKKK

Neutral Taunt (DL0-DL3)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
434 (total)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

• Has a unique variation at Drink Lv.4

Neutral Taunt

(DL4)

5PPPKKK

"You're still here? This... is your last chance."

5PPPKKK

Neutral Taunt (DL4)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
599 (total)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Forward Taunt (6PPPKKK)

Forward Taunt

(DL0)

6PPPKKK

"Bring it!"

6PPPKKK

Forward Taunt (DL0)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
116 (total)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

• Changes with each Drink level

Forward Taunt

(DL1)

6PPPKKK

"Come on, let me see your sick flow!"

6PPPKKK

Forward Taunt (DL1)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
169 (total)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

• Changes with each Drink level

Forward Taunt

(DL2)

6PPPKKK

"You gonna show me some moves? Don't screw up!"

6PPPKKK

Forward Taunt (DL2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
243 (total)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

• Changes with each Drink level

Forward Taunt

(DL3)

6PPPKKK

"You think you knew what I'm gonna do next?"

6PPPKKK

Forward Taunt (DL3)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
255 (total)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

• Changes with each Drink level

Forward Taunt

(DL4)

6PPPKKK

"I ain't through with you.... zzz .... oh man, oh man."

6PPPKKK

Forward Taunt (DL4)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
738 (total)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

• Changes with each Drink level

Back Taunt (4PPPKKK)

Back Taunt

4PPPKKK

"Listen! Da na, da na da na, da da da... right!"

5PPPKKK

Back Taunt

Startup	Active	Recovery	Cancel	Damage	Guard	On Hit	On Block
608 (total)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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