Street Fighter V/Balrog

Balrog

VITALS Health: 1025 Stun: 1000 WALKING THROWS Forward Walk Speed: 4.8 Throw Range: 0.85 Back Walk Speed: 3 Throw Hurt Range: 0.35 DASHING JUMPING Forward Dash Total Frames: 17 Jump Height Apex: - Back Dash Total Frames: 24 Jump Total Frames: 47(4+39+4) Forward Dash Distance: 131.9 Forward Jump Distance: 206.7 Back Dash Distance: 106.1 Back Jump Distance 163.8 NOTABLE MOVE CLASSES Overheads: - Hard Knockdowns: crHK Low Attacks: crLK, crMK, crMK > MK, crHK, Dash Grand Blow Crush Counters: HP, HK, crHP, crHK

Summary

Bio

A disgraced boxing champion, Balrog joined Shadaloo in search of more riches. Disatisfied with his role in the organization, Balrog searches for things to steal as he leaves S.I.N., and finds a young boy (Ed). Convinced he'll be of use to him in the future, Balrog leaves S.I.N. and Shadaloo behind to seek further riches.

Why Pick Balrog?

Balrog focuses on aggressive play and annoying his opponents. His trademark dash punches can quickly close the distance to punish any opponent attempting to walk forward or whiffing buttons, and once in he can force the opponent to play his game with his great + on block buttons and crush counters. His V-Skill 1 and Critical Art also allows him to easily deal with projectiles, while his V-Skill 2 lets him make his dash punches multi-hitting and +, making his approach even easier. However Balrog is a fairly straight-forward character; he does not have many setups, his lows aren't very threatening, and he doesn't have many mixups in general which can make opening up opponents difficult. He is also the only character in the game with no cross up button. If you like simple, aggressive bruisers then Balrog is a great choice.

Players To Watch

Smug, BrianF

Change List

For list of all changes, see Change/Patch List

Season 3.5

• Forward Throw damage increased from 130 to 140
• Buffalo head (f+PPP) startup increased from 16f to 17f
• Heavy Screw Smash (f,d,df+HP) startup reduced from 24f to 23f, forward movement distance slightly increased
• VT2
  • B3 can be canceled into from all V-Skill follow-ups, recovery after Under Impact (LK > MK) unified with VT1
  • No Mercy can be combed into from normals, recovery after reduced by 8f, forward hitbox expanded when canceled into, distance after hit in corner increased

Season 3 (Arcade Edition)

• Forward damage increased from 110 to 130, stun increased from 120 to 150, situation after hit changed so Balrog is further away from opponent
• Stand LP hitbox expanded
• Stand MP adjusted to allow hitting behind Balrog
• Stand MK collision box adjusted
• Stand HP startup increased from 11f to 12f, collision box adjusted
• Stand HK hitbox reduced, hurtbox expanded, recovery increased from 19f to 22f, pushback distance after crush increased
• Crouch LP hitbox expanded
• Crouch HP hurtbox reduced, collision box adjusted
• Jump HP hurtbox reduced
• Jump HK startup increased from 8f to 9, hitbox expanded, hurtbox reduced
• Stomping Combo (d+MK > MK) disadvantage on block increased from -6 to -7, recovery when canceled into V-Trigger adjusted
• Screw Smash (f,d,df+P) collision box adjusted
• Turn Around Punch
  • Level 1 invincibility removed on frames 1-18, expanded hurtbox on 3f-18f, advantage on hit increased from +1 to +2, collision box adjusted
  • Level 2 invincibility removed on frames 1-18, expanded hurtbox on 3f-18f, disadvantage on block increased from -1 to -2, collision box adjusted
  • Level 3 invincibility removed on frames 1-18, expanded hurtbox on 3f-18f, disadvantage on block increased from 0 to -2, advantage on hit decreased from +3 to +2, collision box adjusted
  • Level 4 invincibility removed on frames 1-18, disadvantage on block increased from +1 to -2, damage reduced from 160 to 140, collision box adjusted
  • Level 5 invincibility removed on frames 1-18, disadvantage on block increased from +2 to -2, damage reduced from 200 to 160, collision box adjusted
  • Level 6 invincibility removed on frames 1-18, frames 3-18 adjusted to be upper/projectile invulnerable only, disadvantage on block increased from +3 to -2, damage reduced from 240 to 180, collision box adjusted
  • Level 7 invincibility removed on frames 1-3, frames 3-18 adjusted to be upper/projectile/throw invulnerable only, disadvantage on block increased from +4 to -2, damage reduced from 300 to 210, collision box adjusted
  • Level 8 invincibility removed on frames 1-3, frames 3-18 adjusted to be upper/projectile/throw invulnerable only, disadvantage on block increased from +5 to -2, damage reduced from to 240, collision box adjusted
  • Level 9 invincibility removed on frames 1-3, frames 3-18 adjusted to be upper/projectile/throw invulnerable only, disadvantage on block increased from +6 to -2, damage reduced from 420 to 270, collision box adjusted
  • Level 10 damage decreased from 500 to 350, collision box adjusted
• Buffalo Swing/Buffalo Pressure (MP+MK > P/K) V-Gauge gain decreased
• Hard Smasher/Hard Pressure (MK > MP > MP+MK > P/K) V-Gauge gain increased
• Added V-Trigger 2: No Mercy

Move List

Unique Attacks

Special Moves

V-System (V-Trigger / V-Skill / V-Reversal)

Critical Art

Balrog Discussions

Discussions regarding Balrog

Balrog Shoryuken Forum

Balrog Discord Link

Balrog Discord

Video Guides

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Frame Data

- Champion Edition data courtesy of @D4RK_ONION, @HatsonFGC, @Arlieth, @Frostdiener, BananaCyclone and the Frame Assist Tool team. - Huge thanks for their efforts! - See https://fullmeter.com/fatonline/#/home for more information

Move Name	Command	Startup	Active	Rcvry	Adv Guard	Adv Hit	Adv Counter	Damage	Stun	Hit Level	Cancel Ability	KD Adv Normal	KD Adv Rise	KD Adv Roll	Chip Damage	Counter Damage	Counter Stun
Stand LP	LP	4	2	7	3	5	7	30	70	H	["sp","su","vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	-	36	84
Stand MP	MP	5	4	13	0	2	4	70	100	H	["sp","su","vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	11	84	120
Stand HP	HP	12	2	19	-3	0	KD	80	150	H	["su","vt1","vt2"]	96	37	42	13	96	180
Stand LK	LK	3	2	8	1	2	4	30	70	H	["vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	-	36	84
Stand MK	MK	6	3	12	2	5	7	60	100	H	["sp","su","vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	9	72	120
Stand HK	HK	9	3	18(22)	3	7	23	80	150	H	["vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	13	96	180
Crouch LP	d+LP	4	3	7	3	4	6	30	70	H	["ch","sp","su","vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	-	36	84
Crouch MP	d+MP	6	3	12	2	4	6	60	100	H	["sp","su","vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	9	72	120
Crouch HP	d+HP	8	5	22	-5	-1	J	90	150	H	["sp","su","vt1","vt2"]	117	58	63	14	108	180
Crouch LK	d+LK	4	3	8	1	4	6	20	70	L	["vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	-	24	84
Crouch MK	d+MK	7	2	17	-2	2	4	60	100	L	["vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	9	72	120
Crouch HK	d+HK	8	2	26	-14	KD	KD	100	150	L	["vt1","vt2"]	71	22	27	16	120	180
Jump LP	u+LP	4	6	-	-	-	?	40	70	M	-	-	-	-	-	48	84
Jump MP	u+MP	5	3	-	-	-	?	70	100	M	-	-	-	-	11	84	120
Jump HP	u+HP	7	4	-	-	-	?	90	150	M	-	-	-	-	14	108	180
Jump LK	u+LK	3	8	-	-	-	?	40	70	M	-	-	-	-	-	48	84
Jump MK	u+MK	6	5	-	-	-	?	70	100	M	-	-	-	-	11	84	120
Jump HK	u+HK	9	4	-	-	-	?	90	150	M	-	-	-	-	14	108	180
Move Name	Command	Startup	Active	Rcvry	Adv Guard	Adv Hit	Adv Counter	Damage	Stun	Hit Level	Cancel Ability	KD Adv Normal	KD Adv Rise	KD Adv Roll	Chip Damage	Counter Damage	Counter Stun
Hard Lead In	MK > MP	6+6	4	20	-8	KD	KD	96	172	H	["vs1","vs2","vt1","vt2"]	96	37	42	15	115	206
Hard KKB	MK > MP > MP+MK (VS1)	-	-	31	-17	KD	KD	96	172	H	-	87	28	33	15	115	206
OTB	MK > MP > MP+MK (VS2)	-	-	50	-36	KD	KD	96	172	H	-	68	9	14	15	115	206
Hard Smasher	MK > MP > MP+MK (VS1) > P	6+6+21	2	23	-8	KD	KD	144	268	H	["vt1","vt2"]	94	35	40	23	172	321
Hard Pressure	MK > MP > MP+MK (VS1) > K	6+6+26	2	22	-8	KD	KD	144	268	M	["vt1","vt2"]	70	11	16	23	172	321
Under Impact 1	LK > MK	3+6	3	16	-7	1	3	66	133	H	["vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	10	79	159
Under Impact 2	LK > MK > HK	3+6+9	2	21	-8	KD	KD	122	213	H	["vt1","vt2"]	89	30	35	20	146	255
Stomping Combo	d+MK > d+MK	7+10	3	20	-7	2	4	96	172	L*L	["vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	15	115	206
Move Name	Command	Startup	Active	Rcvry	Adv Guard	Adv Hit	Adv Counter	Damage	Stun	Hit Level	Cancel Ability	KD Adv Normal	KD Adv Rise	KD Adv Roll	Chip Damage	Counter Damage	Counter Stun
Dirty Bomber	LP+LK	5	3	17	-	KD	KD	140	150	-	-	65	16	16	?	168	180
Dirty Shot	b+LP+LK	5	3	17	-	KD	KD	130	200	-	-	61	12	12	?	156	240
Move Name	Command	Startup	Active	Rcvry	Adv Guard	Adv Hit	Adv Counter	Damage	Stun	Hit Level	Cancel Ability	KD Adv Normal	KD Adv Rise	KD Adv Roll	Chip Damage	Counter Damage	Counter Stun
Crazy Rush	HP+HK (VT1)	1	-	6	-	-	?	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	?	CH_DAMAGE	CH_STUN
No Mercy	HP+HK (VT2)	1	-	6	-	-	?	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	?	CH_DAMAGE	CH_STUN
KKB	MP+MK (VS1)	-	-	29	-	-	?	-	-	H	["sp"]	-	-	-	?	CH_DAMAGE	CH_STUN
Buffalo Headbutt	f+PPP	17	3	23	-2	KD	KD	60	0	H	-	75	16	21	?	72	0
Move Name	Command	Startup	Active	Rcvry	Adv Guard	Adv Hit	Adv Counter	Damage	Stun	Hit Level	Cancel Ability	KD Adv Normal	KD Adv Rise	KD Adv Roll	Chip Damage	Counter Damage	Counter Stun
KKB > Buffalo Swing	MP+MK (VS1) > P	11+7	2	21	-4	2	4	50	100	H	["vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	?	60	120
KKB > Buffalo Pressure	MP+MK (VS1) > K	11+17	3	19	-7	5	7	50	100	M	["vt1","vt2"]	-	-	-	?	60	120
FFB	MP+MK (VS2)	-	-	50	-	-	?	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	?	CH_DAMAGE	CH_STUN
Taunt	PPP+KKK	-	-	61	-	-	?	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	?	CH_DAMAGE	CH_STUN
LP Dash Straight	b,f+LP	10(12)	4	22	-4	2	4	80	150	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	-	-	-	?	96	180
MP Dash Straight	b,f+MP	12(16)	4	22	-6	3	5	90	150	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	-	-	-	?	108	180
HP Dash Straight	b,f+HP	19(25)	4	22	-7	2	4	100	150	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	-	-	-	?	120	180
EX Dash Straight	b,f+PP	9(22)	6	29	1	KD	KD	80+70	50+150	H	["vs1","vt1","vt2"]	92	33	38	?	CH_DAMAGE	CH_STUN
LP Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)	b,f+LP (VS2)	10(12)	4	22	2	KD	KD	30x3 (90)	30x2*40 (100)	H	["su","vt1"]	100	41	46	?	CH_DAMAGE	CH_STUN
MP Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)	b,f+MP (VS2)	12(16)	4	22	2	KD	KD	30x2*40 (100)	30x2*40 (100)	H	["su","vt1"]	100	41	46	?	CH_DAMAGE	CH_STUN
HP Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)	b,f+HP (VS2)	19(25)	4	22	2	KD	KD	30x2*50 (110)	30x2*40 (100)	H	["su","vt1"]	100	41	46	?	CH_DAMAGE	CH_STUN
EX Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)	b,f+PP (VS2)	9(22)	6	29	4	KD	KD	20x2*40*20x2*40 (160)	10x2*40*10x2*40 (120)	H	["vt1","vt2"]	101	42	47	?	CH_DAMAGE	CH_STUN
LK Dash Grand Blow	b,f+LK	17	2	26	-7	KD	KD	70	150	L	["vs1","vt1"]	69	20	25	?	84	180
MK Dash Grand Blow	b,f+MK	18(22)	2	26	-7	KD	KD	80	150	L	["vs1","vt1"]	69	20	25	?	96	180
HK Dash Grand Blow	b,f+HK	19(25)	2	26	-7	KD	KD	90	150	L	["vs1","vt1"]	69	20	25	?	108	180
EX Dash Grand Blow	b,f+KK	11(19)	2	23	-2	KD	KD	140	200	L	["vs1","vt1","vt2"]	71	22	27	?	168	240
LK Screw Smash	f,d,df+LK	10	5	25	-10	KD	KD	100	150	H	["su","vt1"]	87	28	33	?	120	180
MK Screw Smash	f,d,df+MK	13	5	26	-10	KD	KD	100	150	H	["su","vt1"]	89	30	35	?	120	180
HK Screw Smash	f,d,df+HK	23	5	25	-10	KD	KD	100	150	H	["su","vt1"]	97	38	43	?	120	180
EX Screw Smash	f,d,df+KK	12	5	29	-17	KD	KD	160	200	H	["vt1","vt2"]	90	31	36	?	192	240
TAP lvl 1	Hold and Release 2 P or K	26(30)	2	22	-2	2	4	80	150	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	-	-	-	?	96	180
TAP lvl 2	Hold and Release 2 P or K	26(30)	2	22	-2	2	4	100	150	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	-	-	-	?	120	180
TAP lvl 3	Hold and Release 2 P or K	26(30)	2	22	-2	3	5	120	150	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	-	-	-	?	144	180
TAP lvl 4	Hold and Release 2 P or K	26(30)	2	22	-2	KD	KD	140	200	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	90	31	36	?	168	240
TAP lvl 5	Hold and Release 2 P or K	26(30)	2	22	-2	KD	KD	160	200	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	90	31	36	?	192	240
TAP lvl 6	Hold and Release 2 P or K	26(30)	2	22	-2	KD	KD	180	200	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	90	31	36	?	216	240
TAP lvl 7	Hold and Release 2 P or K	26(30)	2	22	-2	KD	KD	210	300	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	94	35	40	?	252	360
TAP lvl 8	Hold and Release 2 P or K	26(30)	2	22	-2	KD	KD	240	300	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	94	35	40	?	288	360
TAP lvl 9	Hold and Release 2 P or K	26(30)	2	22	-2	KD	KD	270	300	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	94	35	40	?	324	360
TAP lvl 10	Hold and Release 2 P or K	26(30)	2	22	7	KD	KD	350	400	H	["vs1","vt1","su"]	98	39	39	?	420	480
Move Name	Command	Startup	Active	Rcvry	Adv Guard	Adv Hit	Adv Counter	Damage	Stun	Hit Level	Cancel Ability	KD Adv Normal	KD Adv Rise	KD Adv Roll	Chip Damage	Counter Damage	Counter Stun
Gigaton Blow	qcf,qcf+P	8	10	60	-45	KD	KD	330	-	H	-	72	13	18	?	396	CH_STUN
Move Name	Command	Startup	Active	Rcvry	Adv Guard	Adv Hit	Adv Counter	Damage	Stun	Hit Level	Cancel Ability	KD Adv Normal	KD Adv Rise	KD Adv Roll	Chip Damage	Counter Damage	Counter Stun
In VT1
Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)	f+P after charge attack	12	6	17	-2	2	4	30	100	H	["vs1","su"]	-	-	-	?	36	120
Charging Buffalo (stage 2) (vt)	f+P after charge attack	12	6	16	-2	2	4	40	100	H	["vs1","su"]	-	-	-	?	48	120
Charging Buffalo (stage 3) (vt)	f+P after charge attack	12	6	15	-2	2	4	50	100	H	["vs1","su"]	-	-	-	?	60	120
Final Charging Buffalo (vt)	f+P after charge attack	17	6	29	-13	KD	KD	90	100	H	["su"]	81	22	27	?	108	120
EX Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)	f+PP after charge attack	11	6	18	-2	KD	KD	70	100	H	["vs1"]	93	34	39	?	84	120
EX Final Charging Buffalo (vt)	f+PP after charge attack	11	6	18	-2	KD	KD	70	100	H	-	95	36	41	?	84	120
Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (V-Skill 2) (vt)	f+P after charge attack	12	6	17	0	KD	KD	60	80	H	["su"]	74	15	20	?	72	96
Charging Buffalo (stage 2) (V-Skill 2) (vt)	f+P after charge attack	12	6	16	1	KD	KD	60	80	H	["su"]	73	14	19	?	72	96
Charging Buffalo (stage 3) (V-Skill 2) (vt)	f+P after charge attack	12	6	15	2	KD	KD	70	80	H	["su"]	72	13	18	?	84	96
Final Charging Buffalo (V-Skill 2) (vt)	f+P after charge attack	17	6	29	2	KD	KD	130	190	H	["su"]	81	22	27	?	156	228
EX Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (V-Skill 2)) (vt)	f+PP after charge attack	11	6	18	-1	KD	KD	70	100	H	-	84	25	30	?	84	120
EX Final Charging Buffalo (V-Skill 2) (vt)	f+PP after charge attack	11	6	18	-1	KD	KD	70	120	H	-	84	25	30	?	84	144
Bursting Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)	f+K after charge attack	14	5	21	-2	2	4	40	50	H	["vs1","su"]	93	34	39	?	48	60
Bursting Buffalo (stage 2) (vt)	f+K after charge attack	14	5	21	-2	2	4	50	50	H	["vs1","su"]	93	34	39	?	60	60
Bursting Buffalo (stage 3) (vt)	f+K after charge attack	14	5	21	-2	2	4	60	50	H	["vs1","su"]	93	34	39	?	72	60
Final Bursting Buffalo (vt)	f+K after charge attack	17	5	38	-21	KD	KD	100	50	H	-	89	30	35	?	120	60
EX Bursting Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)	f+KK after charge attack	12	5	19	-2	KD	KD	80	70	H	["vs1"]	88	29	34	?	96	84
EX Final Bursting Buffalo (vt)	f+KK after charge attack	12	5	19	-2	KD	KD	80	70	H	-	93	34	39	?	96	84
Move Name	Command	Startup	Active	Rcvry	Adv Guard	Adv Hit	Adv Counter	Damage	Stun	Hit Level	Cancel Ability	KD Adv Normal	KD Adv Rise	KD Adv Roll	Chip Damage	Counter Damage	Counter Stun
In VT2
B3	HP+HK	7	2	60	-	KD	KD	180	350	T	-	61	12	12	?	216	420

Notes

• CH Damage and stun is calculated by multiplying base values by 1.2. For multi-hitting moves this usually only applies to first hit; if only second hit connects it will get the x1.2 benefits.
• For Crush Counters: J = Juggle, C = Crumple, KD = Knockdown
• Chip damage for normals refers to grey life inflicted

Combos

BnB

• crLP or crLK
  • , crLP, LP xx LP Dash Straight
  • , crLP xx MP Dash Straight
• MK
  • > MP xx VS1 xx P
  • , MP xx MP Dash Straight
  • LP xx MP Dash Straight
• HK
  • crMP xx MP Dash Straight
  • crMP xx MK Dash Grand Blow
• crMP
  • crLP, sLP xx LP Dash Straight
  • crLP xx MP Dash Straight
• crHP
  • xx HK Screw Smash, LP Dash Straight

With Meter

Replace any grounded Dash Straight with EX Dash Straight for more damage/carry

• xx EX Dash Straight
  • xx VS1, LK > MK > HK

Crush Counter

• HK
  • , HK Screw Smash, LP Dash Straight
• HP
  • xx Gigaton Blow
• crHP
  • , HK Screw Smash, LP or MP Dash Straight (based on height)

V-Trigger Cancels

• LK > MK
  • xx VTC, crHP xx HK Screw Smash, LP Dash Straight
• crMK
  • > MK xx VTC, crMP xx MP Dash Straight
  • xx VTC, crHP xx HP Screw Smash, LP Dash Straight

V System

V Reversal

A 17f strike reversal, Balrog performs his old Buffalo Headbutt special knocking the opponent away

V Skill 1

KKB causes Balrog to spin, avoiding any projectiles during its animation. He can also into KKB from and of his dash punches, greatly increasing its forward moving distance. KKB can go into two moves: Buffalo Swing which is a quick hook punch, and Buffalo Pressure which is an overhead that is +3 on hit allowing a combo if in range.

V Skill 2

FFB has Balrog shuffle in place, buffing his next Dash Straight. On block, it becomes +2, and on hit, it launches, allowing you to juggle into another Dash Straight. Getting hit doesn't remove the buff like some other buff V-Skills. The input for your next Dash Straight also changes from charge b, f, to just b, f. No charge required to use. This makes random Dash Straights in neutral more scary, as it gives Balrog good damage and corner carry on hit, and pressure if it's blocked.

V Trigger 1

Crazy Rush is a 3 bar V-Trigger that allows Balrog to his Dash Straight and Dash Grand Blow into another, up to 5 times for regular and 3 for EX versions. This greatly increases his combo damage. Any of the dash punches can also be canceled into KKB for a quick high/low mixup when combined with his Dash Grand Blow, or to continue juggling into another set of rush punches. Due to activation scaling and the fact that you need to use a bit of V-Guage to make it safe on block, it's difficult to pick and choose when exactly to use VT1 to make the most of it.

V Trigger 2

No Mercy is a two bar V-Trigger that gives Balrog access to a new special, B3. B3 is a short ranged command grab that can be canceled into from any normal, which also extends its range. Connecting with a B3 uses about 1/2 of your gauge, while whiffing it takes up about 1/4. Functionally, you'll get two uses out of it. Although not doing much damage, it's biggest benefit is the 350 stun it does. With the added oki and ability to into it from normals and target combos in season 5, this makes the situation very tense and scary if he ever does land one.

Strategy