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Moveset

Combos

Matchups

About

One-half of Shredder's dimwitted duo.

Rocksteady is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' most recurring nemeses. Formerly a human gang member who simply operated under the Foot Clan, Rocksteady, along with his friend Bebop, volunteered to be part of a new experiment on behalf of Shredder, the leader of the Foot Clan. This "experiment" mutated him into a rhinoceros-human hybrid. Since then, Rocksteady and Bebop have been two of the Foot Clan's most devoted members, always aiming to take down the Turtles in spite of their lack of intelligence.

This version of Rocksteady is the 1987 TV Show incarnation, although his in-game Online icons seem to be taken from a Playmates action figure line instead.

Playstyle

Rocksteady is a similar archetype to Plankton in that he's an odd combo of both projectile character and grappler. He hits pretty hard with his normals, but he can also cause disruption on the stage with his Down Special and Neutral Special, as well as his Up Light. He also has a really good throw game, and can be a major threat when off-stage due to his strong ledgetrapping. He can also armor through tough situations with his EX Side Special.

If you like wailing on your opponents but also having an armory at your disposal, Rocksteady is your right-hand man!

Metagame

Rocksteady is ranked 28th out of 29 on the current tier list, in the D tier.

Rocksteady has a particularly interesting, if not unconventional set of neutral tools. While equipped with options not uncommon for a zoner playstyle, he also benefits from a strong juggle game, high damage moves and esoteric combo routes. Most of Rocksteady's neutral is centered around his barrel, which can act as effective stage control, effortless ledgetrapping, combo extensions, or baiting out an approach that can then lead into a grab. Rocksteady's grab game is exceptional, with up-throw being an excellent combo starter at most percents, down throw dealing an insane amount of damage (including double damage on dual characters) and forward and backthrow being serviceable positioning tools and kill options on their own terms. The biggest wild-card in Rocksteady's kit when he's advantage however is his side-special. Not only does it give Rocksteady a short burst of momentum, but it can be cancelled off of hit, most notably into upspecial for additional positioning into one his strong aerials, a sequence that works on the entire cast. Finally, Rocksteady's regular bombs act as modest stage control, while his EX-bombs cover more space and on hit give Rocksteady easy followups.

However, Rocksteady is burdened with a laundry list of shortcomings. He is the slowest, heaviest character in the game, which makes him one of the prime targets for combo food. In addition to not being able to run away from his opponent most of the time, Rocksteady is also very limited in options when cornered up-close, which means he also has trouble getting his opponent out once they're in. This makes it difficult for him to maximize his best traits because he often spends the match on the back foot.

Rocksteady's shortcomings have been a burden for him since his release, and as such he has historically always been considered one of the worst characters, if not the worst, in the game. However, he is still considered viable, with specialists such as Maaiiker proving the character can still perform well in a bracket setting.

Rocksteady


Franchise	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Weight	1.09
Fall Speed	1.13
Gravity	1.15
Run Speed	0.7
Air Speed	0.95

Strengths

Weaknesses

Have a rotten day!: Rocksteady's Side Special is extremely versatile and can be cancelled on hit for combo potential. The EX version is even more powerful, hitting harder and having more armor.
Big Buttons that Hit Hard: Self-explanatory. Rocksteady's options may be a little on the slow side, but when they hit, they hit.
Barrel: Rocksteady's Neutral Strong doubles as both a stage disruption tool and a really powerful kill move.
Rocket Jump: When in contact with the opponent, his bombs, or the ground in general, Rocksteady's Down Air Strong will be granted a generous boost of speed and power, allowing him to jolt up in the air. This allows for some unique recovery options, as well as a really funny kill setup if you do it multiple times.
Stage Control: With his large array of projectile specials, Rocksteady is good at tacking on damage from a distance, and his Neutral Strong and Down Special prevent opponents from getting on-stage easily.

Combo Food: Rocksteady is one of the largest characters in the game, which makes him a massive target for combos of any kind.
Extremely Slow: Unsurprisingly, the giant rhino is not the fastest guy in the world. He actually has a slower run speed than Plankton, albeit not by much. His air speed is okay to compensate, but it's still below-average.
Limited in Close Quarters: Barring his good throw game, Rocksteady doesn't have a lot of ways to deal with pressure if he gets cornered without his bombs. He's not useless (Jab and Down Light are useful) but, especially when faced against some of the speedier characters in this game, he's going to have a tough time getting out.
Bombs also Hurt Him: While Rocksteady's bombs are devastating to the opponent if they get hit, they can also inflict damage to himself, making them risky to use recklessly.
Some unconventional moves: Some of Rocksteady's kit, such as Up Light and Up Air Strong, fire at very specific angles, meaning you may have to use some unconventional routes to secure combos or kills.

Moveset

Ground Light Attacks

Headbutt
Light

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
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Rhino Punch
Forward+Light

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Bang Bang Bang!
Up+Light

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Go Away!
Down+Light

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Sliding Kick
Light (Running)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Air Light Attacks

Rhino Lariat
Light (Airborne)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Hammer Bash
Forward+Light (Airborne)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Rhino Boot
Back+Light (Airborne)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Horn Header
Up+Light (Airborne)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Heavy Stomp
Down+Light (Airborne)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Ground Strong Attacks

Oil Barrel Slam-Toss
Strong

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Sledgehammer Strike
Up+Strong

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Elbow Drop
Down+Strong

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Air Strong Attacks

Sledgehammer Swing
Strong (Airborne)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Dimension X Bazooka Shot
Up+Strong (Airborne)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Dimension X Bazooka Blast
Down+Strong (Airborne)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Special Attacks

Laser Gun
Special

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Charge Tackle
Forward+Special

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Get Blasted!
Down+Special

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Krang's Propulsion Device
Up+Special

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Grab/Throws

Grab
Grab

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Dash Grab
Grab (Running)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Grab Pummel
Light (Grabbing)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Up Throw
Up (Grabbing)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Forward Throw
Forward (Grabbing)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
DESCRIPTION PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION PLACEHOLDER

Down Throw
Down (Grabbing)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Back Throw
Back (Grabbing)

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Super

Super
Slime+Light

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Taunts

Taunt
Taunt

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Down Taunt
Down+Taunt

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
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Up Taunt
Up+Taunt

Damage	Startup	Active Frames	Total Frames	Safety
00%	0	0-0	0	-0
DESCRIPTION PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION PLACEHOLDER

Strategy

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Techniques

BASH CANCELING: Canceling Rocksteady's side special with another move, commonly a supair or snair.
SONSA-BOMBING: Dropping Rocksteady's slimespecial from the top blast-zone, causing the bombs to stick to platforms. Popularized by Rocksteady player Sonsa.
SDAIR-CANCELING: The utilization of Rocksteady's sdair on platforms either out of a jump or out of hit-stun. Perfect execution of this technique allows for faster platform resets.

Combos

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Matchups

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Other Resources

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Videos

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Costumes

Rocksteady's Default Outfit.
Street Thug Rocksteady based on the BST AXN figure.
Rocksteady's outfit based on his Playmates figure.
Rockseady as Super Rocksteady from the season 3 episode "Super Bebop and Mighty Rocksteady."
Mind controlled Rocksteady (unlocked by defeating Rocksteady twice in campaign mode).
Rocksteady's Ghost Clone (unlocked by defeating Rocksteady thrice in campaign mode).

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 Rocksteady is ranked 28th out of 29 on the current [[Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2/FAQ|tier list]], in the D tier.
-Rocksteady has a particularly interesting, if not unconventional set of neutral tools. Said tools such as his Neutral Special, Neutral Strong, Down Special and Aerial Up Strong help him keep a considerable distance away from his opponent and aid him in sniping them out of the air. Rocksteady also has a very strong throw game, with his Down Throw in particular doing a considerable amount of damage, notably on lighter characters. These tools also aid in making his movement rather unpredictable to those unfamiliar with his gimmicks. Finally, Rocksteady has a surprisingly strong anti-air game, with many of his aerial lights helping fend off his opponent.
+Rocksteady has a particularly interesting, if not unconventional set of neutral tools. While equipped with options not uncommon for a zoner playstyle, he also benefits from a strong juggle game, high damage moves and esoteric combo routes.  Most of Rocksteady's neutral is centered around his barrel, which can act as effective stage control, effortless ledgetrapping, combo extensions, or baiting out an approach that can then lead into a grab.  Rocksteady's grab game is exceptional, with up-throw being an excellent combo starter at most percents, down throw dealing an insane amount of damage (including double damage on dual characters) and forward and backthrow being serviceable positioning tools and kill options on their own terms.  The biggest wild-card in Rocksteady's kit when he's advantage however is his side-special.  Not only does it give Rocksteady a short burst of momentum, but it can be cancelled off of hit, most notably into upspecial for additional positioning into one his strong aerials, a sequence that works on the entire cast.  Finally, Rocksteady's regular bombs act as modest stage control, while his EX-bombs cover more space and on hit give Rocksteady easy followups.
 However, Rocksteady is burdened with a laundry list of shortcomings. He is the slowest, heaviest character in the game, which makes him one of the prime targets for combo food. In addition to not being able to run away from his opponent most of the time, Rocksteady is also very limited in options when cornered up-close, which means he also has trouble getting his opponent out once they're in. This makes it difficult for him to maximize his best traits because he often spends the match on the back foot.
 Rocksteady's shortcomings have been a burden for him since his release, and as such he has historically always been considered one of the worst characters, if not the worst, in the game. However, he is still considered viable, with specialists such as [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmMi-n6OdyY&pp=ygUIbWFhaWlrZXI%3D Maaiiker] proving the character can still perform well in a bracket setting.
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 == Techniques ==
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+* '''BASH CANCELING''': Canceling Rocksteady's side special with another move, commonly a supair or snair.
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+* '''SONSA-BOMBING''': Dropping Rocksteady's slimespecial from the top blast-zone, causing the bombs to stick to platforms.  Popularized by Rocksteady player Sonsa.
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+* '''SDAIR-CANCELING''': The utilization of Rocksteady's sdair on platforms either out of a jump or out of hit-stun.  Perfect execution of this technique allows for faster platform resets.