JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future/Rubber Soul/Movelist

Overview

Movelist

Combos

Strategy

Matchups

Misc

Match Videos

Normals

5A

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
2	3	4	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+6 (+9)	+4(+7)	+1(+4)	5A Crouch Cancel Special/Super	Mid Air-UB
Jab punch, decent range, misses the majority of crouching characters. Can follow up with another 5A or 2A. Can link into 5B with Crouch Cancel or late hit.

5B

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
5	5	38	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
-16	-18	-26	Special/Super	Mid Air-UB
Also known as "The wall", this move creates a massive square of pain right in front of Rubber Soul that lasts for a while. Excellent move for intercepting most midair attacks, needs to be canceled into a special to be safe, though. This move will become 5A if Yellow Temperance is out, performing a Special/Super move.

5C

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
8 / 1	3 / 2	49	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
-6	-8	-25	Special/Super	Mid Air-UB
Yellow Temperance forms a drill right in front of Rubber Soul, 2 hits, pretty good range. Not particularly useful and will mostly come out when you missed a grab. You can follow it up with a special if you like, just note that if both hits connect, the opponent will be usually pushed far away. The primary use of this move is to build meter at fullscreen by canceling it instantly into one of Rubber's specials. Some characters can duck under it. This move will become 5A if Yellow Temperance is out, performing a Special/Super move.

2A

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
2	3	13	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+6	+4	+1	2A Special/Super	Low
The shin slayer. Rubber's primary attack, a simple low kick yet it gets the job done. Similar range to 5A, hits low, quite fast, combos into itself. You will be tapping it a lot so get used to the timing.

2B

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
8 / 1	2 / 2	42	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
-6	-8	-19	Special/Super	Low
A much more disappointing version of the standing drill, the low drill attack also hits 2 times. Slow and with low range. Pretty much useless! This move will become 2A if Yellow Temperance is out, performing a Special/Super move.

2C

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
7 / 6	2 / 2	40	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
-KND	-4	-22	Special/Super	Low
Another two hit drill attack. This move is so incredibly flawed you'll never see anyone use this unless they inputted it by accident. The second hit comes out so late, the first hit will most likely push you out of the range, which is just depressing, as otherwise this attack would have a lot of utility, but sadly, it doesn't. You can use this normal to build meter after canceling it with a special instantly, otherwise, avoid using it. This move will become 2A if Yellow Temperance is out, performing a Special/Super move.

j.A

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
4	Infinite	Until landing	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+12	+10	+7	j.S	High
All praise the mighty Godhand, the palm of destruction, the king of all air-to-air. Not many moves can challenge this. Very few can, and they will most likely trade with the might of this simple-looking normal. Fairly quick, active until you land. Can combo into j.S. If used together with j.S as a cross-up, the Godhand will be still active and turn towards the opponent, obliterating all of their hopes and dreams. This move's only weakness is that it won't work as a jump-in against the shortest characters in the roster like Iggy and Alessi, making these two matchups a bit of a pain. Other than that, this move is just the best.

j.B

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
5	3	Until landing	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+12	+10	+7	j.S	High
Jumping drill attack, pointing downwards at about 45 degrees angle. Decent range. Has a chance to combo into j.S during a midair hit if the opponent doesn't recover fast enough. Use it as a jump-in attack if j.A isn't working out for you. This move will become j.A if Yellow Temperance is out, performing a Special/Super move.

j.C

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
9	3	Until landing	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+12	+10	+7	j.S	High
Same in appearance as j.B. Way slower but does more damage. Has a chance to combo into j.S during a midair hit if the opponent doesn't recover fast enough. It can also be used as a jump-in, but 10f startup makes it easier to read. This move will become j.A if Yellow Temperance is out, performing a Special/Super move.

Dashing Normals

d.5A

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
4	3	13	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+6	+4	+1	Special/Super	Mid Air-UB
Visually the same as 5A but it comes out slightly slower. With added forward momentum, this move is usually used as a poke against taller characters and has a few uses in combos.

d.5B

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
5	5	38	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
-16	-18	-26	Special/Super	Mid Air-UB
"The wall" strikes back, except now it's mobile. With the added momentum from the dash, this move becomes quite strong during pressure as it's pretty meaty and very disjointed. Great at catching jumping attempts, anti-airs, and whatnot. Just remember to cancel it into a special or you'll eat a big punish. This move will become d.5A if Yellow Temperance is out, performing a Special/Super move.

d.5C

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
8 / 1	3 / 2	47	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
-4	-6	-23	Special/Super	Mid Air-UB
Same as 5C but with added momentum from the dash. Hits twice. Minimally safer if both hits connect. It can lead to a proper combo, too. Quite risky to just throw out due to 9f startup. This move will become d.5A if Yellow Temperance is out, performing a Special/Super move.

d.2A

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
4	4	12	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+6	+4	+1	Special/Super	Low
Your main combo starter, pressure tool, and primary low poke. Generally, a pretty good low, though 5f startup isn't that good. It's the best you've got though, so use it well.

d.2B

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
8	5	31	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
-9	-11	-19	Special/Super	Low
It's the drill move again but now only hitting once. Did they forget to make it hit twice or something? Nobody knows, but it's still pretty useless in general. This move will become d.2A if Yellow Temperance is out, performing a Special/Super move.

d.2C

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
7 / 6	2 / 2	42	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+1	-1	-22	Special/Super	Low (1st hit) Mid (2nd hit)
Even the dashing version of this move is pretty depressing. It's still hard to land and it loses the hard knockdown property. The only noteworthy thing about it is that out of all dashing moves it builds the most meter on whiff, and that if both hits connect it's actually safe! Still, it's best to just avoid using it. The second hit is a mid and not a low. This move will become d.2A if Yellow Temperance is out, performing a Special/Super move.

Command Normals

6/4C (close)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
0	-	-	-	N/A
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
KND	-	-	None	Proximity Grab
Rubber Soul grabs the opponent with Yellow Temperance and fires 8 gloopy projectiles at the foe. This is probably the most damaging regular grab in the entire game. It also builds A LOT of super meter (around 30% of a stock if all bits hit) and causes a hard knockdown. It gives you some very good okizeme too. It's quite essential in Rubber's gameplan. In the corner, some characters can be even juggled after it, though any follow-ups after the grab are easy to tech from, though it's good to know this in case you're going for the kill.

Unique Moves

Yellow Temperance - S (Air OK)

Rubber Soul calls out Yellow Temperance to perform a variety of attacks while mimicking Kakyoin's Hierophant Green. Any S attack can be used to cancel a normal move. This is where Rubber Soul's moveset starts to shine, as all of his S attacks put him at large frame advantage. The only downside is that after using them, Rubber Soul can only attack using his jabs and he cannot block either. Learning to keep yourself safe during this period is the key to playing this character in neutral.

5S

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
5	4	29 - 10	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
Launch	+15	+12	None	Mid Air-UB
Yellow Temperance attacks with all limbs at once. Good move to end short combos with, though the range isn't long, but it comes out fairly quick. Launches opponents away at a pretty low height. This might give you an opportunity for a juggle follow-up, and during longer combos, opponents in Stand Off will be instantly knocked down. Characters in Stand On won't be knocked down, which means that during longer combos, they will recover from the move nearly instantly. Watch out for that.

6S

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
8	4	44 - 10	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+20	+18	+15	None	Mid Air-UB
Yellow Temperance performs a long and very fast punch forward. Long range but can be punished if you don't follow it up with anything. Use it during rushdown or when you want to intercept an opponent from afar or quickly punish a projectile move. Many enemies can duck under this move which makes it less useful in certain matchups. If done close enough, you can follow it up with a dashing jab, and if timed right, score an entire combo.

4S

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
8	2	26 - 10	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
Launch	+18	+15	None	Mid Air-UB
One of Rubber Soul's main combo enders. Yellow Temperance quickly punches upwards. This move is one of the best anti-airs in the game, if not the best. It's one of Rubber's best keepaway tools due to decent hitbox and fast recovery as well. Launches opponents high up. During longer combos, opponents in Stand Off will be instantly knocked down. Characters in Stand On won't be knocked down, which means that during longer combos, they will recover from the move nearly instantly. Watch out for that.

2S

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
3	4	49 - 10	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+15	+13	+10	None	Low
Yellow Temperance quickly kicks downwards. Hits low, poor range, the slowest recovery out of all S moves on par with 6S, but high damage and pretty fast startup. Evade using this move unless you can end the fight with it or you know how to use it in combos, as it is possible to follow them up with dashing jabs

j.S

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
12	3	24 - 10	-	-
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+17	+15	+12	None	High Untechable
A very powerful punch attack tilted slightly downwards. Long range, high damage but can be punished if you do it too high or whiff it completely. The opponent cannot perform recovery after being hit by this move in midair, which results in hard knockdown against characters in Stand Off. It does not result in a knockdown while the enemy is on the ground, and it can be followed up with a dashing jab if done deep enough for a full combo. Rubber cannot move for 4 frames after landing.

Guard cancel

623A/B/C

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
5	4	29 - 10	-	Mid
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
Launch	+25	+12	N/A	Air-UB, untechable
Yellow Temperance comes out and performs an attack that causes an instant Stand Crash and hard knockdown. It is one of the better Guard Cancels in the game. If the move caused a Stand Crash you might have enough time to combo after it, optimally using a dash jump with j.S.

Special moves

236A/B/C

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
14	-	56	-	Mid
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
+28	+26	+17	None	-
Rubber Soul fires 4 goopy projectiles in front of him that last for a long time. This move serves many purposes: combo extension, keepaway, anti-air, pressure tool, setting up meaties, frame trapping, Guard Cancel baiting. This move can literally do everything, and its only limitations are the startup time and pretty mediocre range. You'll just want to throw it out from time to time, and most of the time you do, it will be worth it. Just don't use it to challenge zoners at longer ranges and watch out for quick supers that can punish the move's start-up. Rubber can move standless from frame 17.

214A/B/C

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
14	18	33	-	Low
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
Untechable launch	-20	-49	None	Hitgrab, Untechable, Wallbounce (techable)
Yellow Temperance comes out from under Rubber's legs and wraps around the opponent. Kinda slowish startup and long recovery make this move useless when done alone, however, it can be used in combos. The fact this move needs to be blocked low may surprise the opponent. You can punch opponent around 6-7 times during this and finish with j.S once they are launched. This move can also be used to interrupt some of the opponent's longer moves from afar, though it's still a risk to do so. Note: if you don't land any hits during the wrap, the opponent can escape from it by quickly tapping left and right. Opponent is trapped for 39-165 frames. Rubber can move standless 15 frames after the opponent is hit.

214S

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
2	24	16	-	Whiff :)
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
Launch	N/A	N/A	None	Counter, Untechable
Rubber Soul's counter move. Comes out in 2 frames but can be grabbed/punished easily and doesn't protect from projectile attacks. Use this if you can read attacks and air moves well. Once triggered, the opponent will be hit maximum 3 times (depends on range, in some cases, this may miss completely) and launched in the air. You can follow up with 236+AA super afterward for very high damage or j.S for a hard knockdown.

Super moves

236AA

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
60	-	42	-	Mid
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
Launch	+68	+1	-	Launcher
Similar to Kakyoin's emerald splash super, Rubber Soul performs a fullscreen projectile attack. Slow startup after which Rubber Soul can freely move around. Very high damage and chip. Unlike Kakyoin's super emerald splash, this attack does plenty of Stand Gauge damage too. Rubber can move standless from frame 56. Superflash is 31 frames.

6248A/B/C or 4268A/B/C

Startup	Active	Recovery	Damage	Guard
37	3	6	-	N/A
Hit Adv.	Block Adv.	Pushblock Adv.	Cancel	Properties
-18 or untechable launcher	N/A	N/A	N/A	Command grab, Launcher, untechable if opponent has not been techably launched since their last tech.
Rubber Soul's unblockable command grab super. Rubber Soul performs a knee strike after which he grabs his opponent and attempts to break their neck over his back three times before throwing them away. The startup has invincibility frames but can be jumped out from super flash and punished. If the opponent attempts to roll through it, you should have enough time to use a normal grab on them. Unfortunately, this move is flawed in that the opponent can nearly instantly recover from it and punish Rubber Soul for using it. Therefore, it is best to use this move only as the finishing blow. Superflash is 31 frames.