Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors/Rolf

Introduction

Rolf is a powerful, well-rounded character. His move set allows him to easily switch between offensive and defensive play. This flexibility in play style offers Rolf a wide variety of responses for most situations in the game. For his offense, Rolf has amazing damage, stun, and combo potential. He also has access to most offensive tools in the game. He can start block strings, combo out of a cross up, poke opponents at safe distances, anti air with ease, and zone opponents with his projectiles. For his defense, his most notable tool is the double jump. It easily helps him escape juggle sequences and allows him to retreat from a bad approach. The best part is that he gains an additional jump each time he is hit in the air.

Despite his great versatility, Rolf does have notable weaknesses. Certain moves and combos do not function properly on crouching, non-heavy characters. He lacks priority on his jumping normal attacks, and he requires difficult execution to maximize his combo potential. In addition, Rolf's offense largely depends on his ability to safely pressure opponents at a certain distance. If he wants to zone or initiate a combo, he needs the opponent to be at the right distance. His defense works in a similar manner because he struggles to escape if the opponent is too close, or if he is knocked down.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Easy to understand and use. Flexible move set that allows for both offensive and defensive play. His damage, stun, and combo potential are amazing. Offense has a lot of variety, which gives him multiple ways to play neutral. Has a double jump to avoid being juggled, and gains an additional jump each time he is hit in the air. Rolf's Dashing Rapid Crush is one of the best cross up and block string tools in the game.

Although he is easy to pick up and play, Rolf has a very high skill ceiling. Best combos are difficult to execute. Certain moves do not work against crouching, non-heavy characters. Struggles to deal with block strings or oki. Lack a consistent guard cancel. Performs poorly when the opponent is outside his preferred distance.

Move List

Standing Normals

f.5A

File:Rolf 5A.jpg

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
7	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
10	-	-	-
Regular version is dash cancellable, and it has quick recovery. Regular and dash versions are special cancellable. Both versions continue juggles. Crouch cancels into 2B and 2C.

f.5B

File:Rolf 5B.jpg

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
23	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
34	-	-	-
Dash version is special cancellable. Both versions continue juggles.

f.5C

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
32	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
48	-	-	-
Both versions continue juggles.

c.5A

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
6	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
9	-	-	-
Regular version is dash cancellable, and it has quick recovery. Both versions are special cancellable, and they can continue juggles. Links into c.5A, f.5A, and 2A. Crouch cancels into c.5B, f.5B, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, and 3C.

c.5B

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
22	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
33	-	-	-
Regular version is dash cancellable. Both versions are special cancellable, and they can continue juggles. Great for anti-airing aerial cross ups.

c.5C

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
55	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
82	-	-	-
Deals a lot of damage and stun, but unsafe to use. Regular and dashing versions continue juggles.

Crouching Normals

2A

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
7	-	-	-
Hits low. Special and Dash cancellable. Continues juggles. Links into c.5A, f.5A, 3A, and 3B.

2B

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
23	-	-	-
Hits low. Special and Dash cancellable. Continues juggles. This move is a good poking tool because of its reach and cancel properties.

2C

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
32	-	-	-
Hits low. Special and Dash cancellable. Knocks down opponent.

Jumping Normals

8A

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
8	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
9	-	-	-
Normal and dashing versions continue juggles.

8B

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
22	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
33	-	-	-
Both versions continue juggles. Has great reach, which makes it a good overhead for hitting crouching opponents at a distance.

8C

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
32	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
48	-	-	-
Only the regular version continues juggles.

7A/9A

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
6	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
9	-	-	-
Normal and dashing versions continue juggles. This move's hitbox covers Rolf's lower body, which makes it one of your primary juggling tools.

7B/9B

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
22	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
33	-	-	-
Both versions continue juggles. This move's reach also makes it one of your best juggling tools.

7C/9C

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
32	-	-	-
Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
48	-	-	-
Only the regular version continues juggles. Really only used as the starter for post stun combos.

Command Normals

Comet Tail
3A

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
6	-	-	-
Hits low. Dash and Special Cancellable.

Stardust Arrow
3B

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
22	-	-	-
Hits low. Dash and Special Cancellable.

Metro Launcher
3C

Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
32	-	-	-
Does a good amount of stun. Can't juggle opponent when launched.

Throws

Boost Overdrop
4/6B

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
32	1	1	-
Rolf throws the opponent behind him and reverses the side he's on. When the opponent gets up from the throw, they are facing away from Rolf for the first frame. The opponent has to block towards Rolf during that frame. You can catch opponents off guard with a Striking Napalm if they are not blocking. Rolf can go for an oki or a cross up because he recovers much faster than the opponent.

Boost Pressure
4/6C

Damage	Startup	Active	Recovery
32	1	1	-
Rolf takes the opponent and slides their face along the floor. This throw is also good because Rolf recovers fast enough to go for an oki or a cross up.

Special Moves

Rolf Shot
236+A/B/C

A	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	17	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	23	-	-	-
The projectile travels at the slowest speed with the A version.
B	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	17	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	23	-	-	-
The projectile travels at medium speed with the B version.
C	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	17	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	23	-	-	-
The projectile travels the fastest speed with the C version. Other Notes: When performed during a dash, the projectile knocks down the opponent on hit. All versions are special cancellable. In combos, Rolf Shot is mainly used to special cancel into Striking Napalm.

Kneeling Rolf Shot
41236+A/B/C

A	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	17	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	23	-	-	-
The projectile travels the slowest with the A version.
B	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	17	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	23	-	-	-
The projectile travels at a medium speed with the B version.
C	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	17	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	23	-	-	-
With the C version, the projectile travels the fastest. Other Notes: The beginning of the roll has invincibility. When performed during a dash, the projectile knocks down the opponent on hit.

Planet Breaker
623+A/B/C

A	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	36	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	48	-	-	-
A version has the least recovery. Compared to the B and C versions, Rolf travels a shorter distance and height during the recovery frames. This is the best version to use out of a guard cancel.
B	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	48	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	60	-	-	-
B version causes Rolf to travel further and higher than the A version. B version whiffs the second hit on Juri and Alvan when they are crouching.
C	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	60	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	72	-	-	-
C version causes Rolf to travel further and higher than the B version. C version also whiffs the second hit on Juri and Alvan when they are crouching. Other Notes: All versions whiff the second hit on crouching Kazuma and G. Done. Planet Breaker causes Rolf to fly in the opposite direction when used during a cross up. (So don't use it during a cross up..) If used in the proper combo, the first hit of Planet Breaker can stun the opponent before the second hit. This is preferred because the second hit is prone to Skull Stunning the opponent. Common Counter Play: Opponents can punish Planet Breaker by crouch blocking and waiting until Rolf passes overhead to punish him.

Rapid Crush
214+A/B/C

A	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	34	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	43	-	-	-
A version travels at the lowest height, which makes it the best version to perform out of a cross up. It's possible to auto cross up a crouching character with the dashing A version, but you must be close to the opponent. With this version, the only characters you cannot auto cross up are Gunter and Musafar.
B	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	34	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	43	-	-	-
B version travels higher than the A version. B version also cannot cross up a crouching Gunter or Musafar.
C	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	34	-	-	-
	Dash Damage	Dash Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Dash Hit	On Dash Block
	43	-	-	-
C versions travels much higher than the previous versions. C version crosses up all crouching characters. Dashing C version should only be used to auto cross-up heavy characters because the second and third hits tend to whiff on non-heavy crouching character. Other Notes: Each dashing version has increased frame advantage on hit. This allows Rolf to combo after landing any version of dashing Rapid Crush. Common Counter Play: Regular Rapid Crush is very laggy on block. Every character has some type of option to punish regular Rapid Crush on block. If well-timed, Kazuma, Juri, Gunter, and Rolf can offensively guard cancel Dashing Rapid Crush. At any period of the animation, regular and dashing versions can be interrupted with any well-timed attack.

Striking Napalm
360+A/B/C

A	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	69	-	-	-
B	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	69	-	-	-
C	Damage	Startup, Active, and Recovery	On Hit	On Block
	69	-	-	-
Other Notes: Striking Napalm is great for catching back dashes and finishing juggles/combos. The only way to combo with Striking Napalm is to cancel into it after landing a Rolf Shot. Common Counter Play: The move only hits twice on block. A consistent counter is to block, guard cancel a forward dash after the second hit, and then punish accordingly.

Combos and Juggles

• 66, 214+A, 2B xx 214+A

This combo instantly bubble stuns an opponent when fully connected. Another way of landing the combo is by crossing-up the opponent with the first 214+A.