Street Fighter V/Balrog

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About Balrog

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.

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 safe, 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 without V-Trigger, 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.

Strengths

Weaknesses

High damage: Balrog has generally high base damage that is further strengthened by his v-system and allows him to achieve staggeringly high damage and stun combos Versatile v-system: both his v-skills and v-triggers have very different functions, allowing Balrog to adapt his toolset for different matchups Fireball answers: Balrogs v-skill 1 allows him to contest fireballs very well despite lacking one himself, forcing characters who rely heavily on them such as Guile to fight with normals more Solid mixups: Balrogs v-skill 1 gives him access to a fast overhead whose range can be further extended by cancelling into it from dash straight or dash grand blow, and can additionally be faked to go low. On top of this, his v-trigger 2 gives him access to a command throw with incredibly high damage and stun, giving him further layers to his mixup Midrange control: dash punches give Balrog an incredible amount of control in matchups where the opponent lacks consistent punishes for them, on top of his long reaching normals such as 2MP, 2MK, 5HP, or 5HK Anti-airs: Balrogs 5MP and 2HP are both very consistent anti airs that both give him freedom to reposition afterward, giving him remarkable ability to deter jump happy opponents, as well as 623K allowing him to heavily punish opponents for recklessly neutral jumping to bait dash punches

Defense: Balrogs only non-universal defensive option is his 3 frame 5LK or his super, meaning situations where he's forced onto the backfoot can end rather poorly for him Reliant on dash punches: Balrogs normals, while good, don't reach quite as far as some other characters, leaving him reliant on dash punches for poking from afar. Characters with consistent answers to dash punches can often force Balrog to play a more defensive, reactive neutral No crossup: Balrog is the only character who lacks a crossup, giving characters with occasionally unreliable answers to jumps much more consistent ways to prevent him from jumping recklessly

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Balrog
Vitals
Life Points	1025
Stun Points	1050
V-Gauge Points
V-Trigger 1	3 Bars
V-Trigger 2	2 Bars
Ground Movement
Forward Walk Speed	0.048
Backward Walk Speed	0.03
Forward Dash Speed	17
Backward Dash Speed	24
Forward Dash Distance	1.319
Backward Dash Distance	1.061
Backdash CH Frames	3-10
Jumping
Back Jump Speed	47(4+39+4)
Neutral Jump Speed	47(4+39+4)
Forward Jump Speed	46(3+39+4)
Forward Jump Distance	2.067
Backward Jump Distance	1.638
Throws
Throw Hurtbox	0.35
Throw Range	0.85

SFV Frame Data Glossary
Active	How many frames a move remains active (can hurt opponents) for.
Attack	Attack level is L for low attacks (must be blocked crouching), H is for High attacks (which can be blocked high or low) and M for overhead (must be blocked standing). T is for throw attacks (which cannot be blocked).
Cancel options	Available cancel options. "ch": Chain cancel, refer to description for options. "sp": Special move. "su": Critical art. "vs[1/2]": V-Skill 1 or 2. "vt[1/2]": V-Trigger 1 or 2 activation.
Confirm windows	Hit confirm windows written as Specials & CAs/Target Combos/V-Trigger. Notation may denote V-Skill only cancel windows in Specials. Refers to the amount of time (in frames) you have to cancel into another move from the moment the attack connects with the opponent.
Crush Counter	Crush Counter hit advantage written as opponent state, frame advantage, and v-gauge gain on hit.
Damage	Attack damage on hit. Notation may denote multi-hit or "sweet spot" damage values on certain frames.
Hit/Block	These are frame advantage values when the attack hits or is blocked. If the number is positive, then the move will end 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. Note that generally, normal counter hits add an additional +2 to hit advantage in SFV.
Knockdown	Knockdown advantage against Normal, Quick Rise and Back Rise wake up options.
Recovery	How many frames it takes for a move to finish after it's been active.
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.
Stun	Amount of stun added to the opponent's stun bar on hit.

Normals

Stand LP

Stand LP
5LP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
4	2	7	5
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
30	70	H	3
Cancel options: sp su vt1 vt2

Stand MP

Stand MP
5MP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
5	4	13	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
70	100	H	0
Cancel options: sp su vt1 vt2 Good vertical anti-air (can hit cross-up) Forces standing on hit

Stand HP

Stand HP
5HP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12	3	18	0
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
80	150	H	-3
Cancel options: su vt1 vt2 Hit Confirm notes: *CA only DUFF!~

Stand LK

Stand LK
5LK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
3	2	8	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
30	70	H	1
Cancel options: vt1 vt2

Stand MK

Stand MK
5MK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
6	3	12	5
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60	100	H	2
Cancel options: sp su vt1 vt2

Stand HK

Stand HK
5HK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
9	3	18(22)	7
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
80	150	H	3
Cancel options: vt1 vt2 4 extra recovery frames on whiff

Crouch LP

Crouch LP
2LP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
4	3	7	4
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
30	70	H	3
Cancel options: ch sp su vt1 vt2 Chains into crouch LP

Crouch MP

Crouch MP
2MP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
6	3	12	4
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60	100	H	2
Cancel options: sp su vt1 vt2 Very little pushback on block compared to most mediums

Crouch HP

Crouch HP
2HP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
8	5	22	-1
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
90 (80)	150	H	-5
Cancel options: sp su vt1 vt2 Forces standing on hit Deals 10 less damage (80) after first active frame Can only Crush Counter on the first active frame

Crouch LK

Crouch LK
2LK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
4	3	8	4
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
20	70	L	1
Cancel options: vt1 vt2

Crouch MK

Crouch MK
2MK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
7	2	17	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60	100	L	-2
Cancel options: vt1 vt2

Crouch HK

Crouch HK
2HK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
8	2	26	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
100	150	L	-14
Cancel options: vt1 vt2

Jump LP

Jump LP
8LP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
4	6	-	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
40	70	M	-
Cancel options: -

Jump MP

Jump MP
8MP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
5	3	-	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
70	100	M	-
Cancel options: -

Jump HP

Jump HP
8HP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
7	4	-	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
90	150	M	-
Cancel options: -

Jump LK

Jump LK
8LK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
3	8	-	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
40	70	M	-
Cancel options: -

Jump MK

Jump MK
8MK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
6	5	-	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
70	100	M	-
Cancel options: -

Jump HK

Jump HK
8HK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
9	4	-	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
90	150	M	-
Cancel options: -

Target Combos

Hard Lead In

Hard Lead In
5MK > 5MP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
6+6	4	20	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60*36 (96)	100*72 (172)	H	-8
Cancel options: vs1 vs2 vt1 vt2 Cancelable into both V-Skills on Hit/Block (see both MP+MK follow-ups) Launches opponent into a limited juggle state (Juggle Start: +1)

Hard KKB

Hard KKB
5MK > 5MP > MPMK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
-	-	31	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60*36 (96)	100*72 (172)	H	-17
Cancel options: - Functions just like V-Skill 1 normally does (but 2F slower at canceling into follow-ups)

OTB

OTB
5MK > 5MP > MPMK (VS2)

File:SFV Balrog 5MK 5MP MPMK (VS2).png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
-	-	50	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60*36 (96)	100*72 (172)	H	-36
Cancel options: - Functions just like V-Skill 2 normally does

Hard Smasher

Hard Smasher
5MK > 5MP > MPMK (VS1) > P

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
6+6+21	2	23	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60*36*48 (144)	100*72*96 (268)	H	-8
Cancel options: vt1 vt2 Places opponent in juggle state Builds 100 V-Meter (1/3rd V-bar) on hit and 55 V-Meter on block

Hard Pressure

Hard Pressure
5MK > 5MP > MPMK (VS1) > K

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
6+6+26	2	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60*36*48 (144)	100*72*96 (268)	M	-8
Cancel options: vt1 vt2 Spikes opponent down to the ground Builds 100 V-Meter (1/3rd V-bar) on hit and 55 V-Meter on block

Under Impact 1

Under Impact 1
5LK > 5MK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
3+6	3	16	1
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
30*36 (66)	70*63 (133)	H	-7
Cancel options: vt1 vt2 Second hit (MK) is cancelable into B3 (V-Trigger 2 Command Grab) on Hit/Block This Target Combo never whiffs

Under Impact 2

Under Impact 2
5LK > 5MK > 5HK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
3+6+8	2	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
30*36*66 (122)	70*63*80 (213)	H	-8
Cancel options: vs2 vt1 vt2 Can be canceled into V-Skill 2 (results in oki pressure in corner) This Target Combo never whiffs

Stomping Combo

Stomping Combo
2MK > 2MK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
7+10	3	20	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60*36 (96)	100*72 (172)	L*L	-7
Cancel options: vt1 vt2 The only actual kick move given to Boxer Cancelable into B3 (V-Trigger 2 Command Grab) on Hit/Block Has a specific V-Trigger cancel version that takes longer to recover than normal (13F recovery) but the first 4 frames of recovery are fully invincible

Throws

Dirty Bomber

Dirty Bomber
Throw
LPLK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
5	3	17	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
140	150	-	-
Cancel options: -

Dirty Shot

Dirty Shot
Back Throw
4LPLK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
5	3	17	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
130	200	-	-
Cancel options: -

Special Moves

LP Dash Straight

LP Dash Straight
46LP

File:SFV Balrog 46LP.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
10(12)	4	22	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
90	150	H	-4
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 6-10 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (12fr startup if not in range yet) Takes 40 frames to charge Not cancelable into V-Trigger 2 activation

MP Dash Straight

MP Dash Straight
46MP

File:SFV Balrog 46MP.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12(16)	4	20	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
100	150	H	-4
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 6-11 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (16fr startup if not in range yet) Takes 40 frames to charge Not cancelable into V-Trigger 2 activation

HP Dash Straight

HP Dash Straight
46HP

File:SFV Balrog 46HP.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
19(25)	4	19	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
110	150	H	-4
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 11-18 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (25fr startup if not in range yet) Takes 40 frames to charge Not cancelable into V-Trigger 2 activation

EX Dash Straight

EX Dash Straight
46PP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
9(22)	6	29	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
80*70 (150)	50*150 (200)	H	1
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 vt2 Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frame 6 and onward of first punch and during startup of the second punch Startup frames based on proximity range to target (22fr startup if not in range yet) Second punch only occurs on hit Takes 40 frames to charge 1.3 on the UNGA scale

LK Dash Grand Blow

LK Dash Grand Blow
46LK

File:SFV Balrog 46LK.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
17	2	26	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
80	150	L	-7
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 5-14 (fastest possible V-Skill cancel of any of Boxer's special moves) Startup frames not based on proximity range to target (unlike most of his other specials) Takes 40 frames to charge Not cancelable into V-Trigger 2 activation Also known as 'Rush Punch to the Legs' by Lee Chung

MK Dash Grand Blow

MK Dash Grand Blow
46MK

File:SFV Balrog 46MK.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
18(22)	2	26	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
90	150	L	-7
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 8-18 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (22fr startup if not in range yet) Takes 40 frames to charge Not cancelable into V-Trigger 2 activation Also known as 'Rush Punch to the Legs' by Lee Chung

HK Dash Grand Blow

HK Dash Grand Blow
46HK

File:SFV Balrog 46HK.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
19(25)	2	26	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
100	150	L	-7
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 8-21 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (25fr startup if not in range yet) Takes 40 frames to charge Not cancelable into V-Trigger 2 activation Also known as 'Rush Punch to the Legs' by Lee Chung

EX Dash Grand Blow

EX Dash Grand Blow
46KK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
11(19)	2	23	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
140	200	L	-2
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 vt2 Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 8-16 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (19fr startup if not in range yet) Takes 40 frames to charge Also known as 'Rush Punch to the Legs' by Lee Chung

LK Screw Smash

LK Screw Smash
623LK

File:SFV Balrog 623LK.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
10	5	25	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
100	150	H	-10
Cancel options: su vs2 vt1 Cannot hit crouching opponents Can cancel into V-Skill 2, Super, V-Trigger 1 rekka follow-ups, and V-Skill 2 V-Trigger 1 rekka follow-ups on hit or block

MK Screw Smash

MK Screw Smash
623MK

File:SFV Balrog 623MK.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
13	5	26	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
100	150	H	-10
Cancel options: su vs2 vt1 Cannot hit crouching opponents Can cancel into V-Skill 2, Super, V-Trigger 1 rekka follow-ups, and V-Skill 2 V-Trigger 1 rekka follow-ups on hit or block

HK Screw Smash

HK Screw Smash
623HK

File:SFV Balrog 623HK.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
23	5	25	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
100	150	H	-12
Cancel options: su vs2 vt1 Cannot hit crouching opponents Can cancel into V-Skill 2, Super, V-Trigger 1 rekka follow-ups, and V-Skill 2 V-Trigger 1 rekka follow-ups on hit or block

EX Screw Smash

EX Screw Smash
623KK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12	5	29	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
160	200	H	-17
Cancel options: su vs2 vt1 1 hit of armor on frames 3-16 CAN hit crouching opponents Can cancel into V-Skill 2, Super, V-Trigger 1 rekka follow-ups, and V-Skill 2 V-Trigger 1 rekka follow-ups on hit or block

TAP lvl 1

TAP lvl 1
Hold & Release PP/KK lvl1

File:SFV Balrog Hold & Release PP/KK lvl1.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
26(30)	2	22	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
100	150	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 23-27 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (30fr startup if not in range yet) Projectile invincible on frames 3-18 Requires 32 frames of charging (0.5 seconds ~)

TAP lvl 2

TAP lvl 2
Hold & Release PP/KK lvl2

File:SFV Balrog Hold & Release PP/KK lvl2.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
26(30)	2	22	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
120	150	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 23-27 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (30fr startup if not in range yet) Projectile invincible on frames 3-18 Requires 121 frames of charging (2 seconds ~)

TAP lvl 3

TAP lvl 3
Hold & Release PP/KK lvl3

File:SFV Balrog Hold & Release PP/KK lvl3.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
26(30)	2	22	3
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
140	150	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 23-27 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (30fr startup if not in range yet) Projectile invincible on frames 3-18 Requires 241 frames of charging (4 seconds ~)

TAP lvl 4

TAP lvl 4
Hold & Release PP/KK lvl4

File:SFV Balrog Hold & Release PP/KK lvl4.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
26(30)	2	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
160	200	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 23-27 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (30fr startup if not in range yet) Strike invincible on upper body and full-body Projectile invincible on frames 3-18 Requires 481 frames of charging (8 seconds ~)

TAP lvl 5

TAP lvl 5
Hold & Release PP/KK lvl5

File:SFV Balrog Hold & Release PP/KK lvl5.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
26(30)	2	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
180	200	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 23-27 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (30fr startup if not in range yet) Strike invincible on upper body and full-body Projectile invincible on frames 3-18 Requires 961 frames of charging (16 seconds ~)

TAP lvl 6

TAP lvl 6
Hold & Release PP/KK lvl6

File:SFV Balrog Hold & Release PP/KK lvl6.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
26(30)	2	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
200	200	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 23-27 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (30fr startup if not in range yet) Strike invincible on upper body and full-body Projectile invincible on frames 3-18 Requires 1441 frames of charging (24 seconds ~)

TAP lvl 7

TAP lvl 7
Hold & Release PP/KK lvl7

File:SFV Balrog Hold & Release PP/KK lvl7.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
26(30)	2	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
230	300	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 23-27 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (30fr startup if not in range yet) Projectile and Throw invincible on frames 1-18 Strike invincible on upper body on frames 1-18 Requires 1921 frames of charging (32 seconds ~)

TAP lvl 8

TAP lvl 8
Hold & Release PP/KK lvl8

File:SFV Balrog Hold & Release PP/KK lvl8.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
26(30)	2	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
260	300	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 23-27 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (30fr startup if not in range yet) Projectile and Throw invincible on frames 1-18 Strike invincible on upper body on frames 1-18 Requires 2401 frames of charging (40 seconds ~)

TAP lvl 9

TAP lvl 9
Hold & Release PP/KK lvl9

File:SFV Balrog Hold & Release PP/KK lvl9.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
26(30)	2	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
290	300	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 23-27 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (30fr startup if not in range yet) Projectile and Throw invincible on frames 1-18 Strike invincible on upper body on frames 1-18 Requires 2881 frames of charging (48 seconds ~)

TAP lvl 10

TAP lvl 10
Hold & Release PP/KK Max

File:SFV Balrog Hold & Release PP/KK Max.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
26(30)	2	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
370	400	H	7
Cancel options: vs1 vt1 su Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on frames 23-27 Startup frames based on proximity range to target (30fr startup if not in range yet) Completely invincible on frames 1-18 Requires 3360 frames of charging (56 seconds ~) Causes wall bounce and free juggle state on hit Will most certainly Bust you up

Critical Art

Gigaton Blow

Gigaton Blow
236236P

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
8	10	60	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
340 (330)	-	H	-45
Cancel options: - Completely invincible on frames 1-10 Projectile invincible from frames 11-17 Throw invincible from frames 1-13 Does 10 less damage (330) after first active frame Does a totally cool rad camera zoom-in if it hits on the first active frame!

Taunts

Taunt

Taunt
5PPPKKK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
-	-	61	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
-	-	-	-
Cancel options: -

V-System

V-Skill 1

KKB

KKB
MPMK (VS1)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
-	-	29	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
-	-	H	-
Cancel options: sp Projectile invincible on frames 4-22 Counter-Hit state on frames 1-15 Can be canceled into V-Skill punch follow-ups or TAP; follow-up cancels begin on 12th frame Follow-up cancels begin 2 frames earlier (10th frame) if the VS is canceled into from other moves; essentially increasing startup of the VS follow-ups by 2 frames

KKB > Buffalo Swing

KKB > Buffalo Swing
MPMK (VS1) > P

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
11+7	2	21	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
50	100	H	-4
Cancel options: vt1 vt2 Projectile invincible from frames 4-17 Buils 100 V-Meter (1/3rd V-bar) on hit and 50 V-Meter (1/6th V-bar) on block

KKB > Buffalo Pressure

KKB > Buffalo Pressure
MPMK (VS1) > K

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
11+17	3	19	5
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
50	100	M	-7
Cancel options: vt1 vt2 Projectile invincible from frames 4-26 Buils 80 V-Meter on hit and 40 V-Meter on block

V-Skill 2

FFB

FFB
MPMK (VS2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
-	-	50	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
-	-	-	-
Cancel options: - Powers up Boxer's next Dash Punch / V-Trigger 1 Rekkas with increased damage / stun / properties Boxer is NOT in a Counter-Hit state during this power-up

LP Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)

LP Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)
46LP (VS2)

File:SFV Balrog 46LP (VS2).png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
10(12)	4	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
30x3 (90)	30x2*40 (100)	H	2
Cancel options: su vt1 Does NOT require any charge time Startup frames based on proximity range to target (12fr startup if not in range yet) Not cancelable into V-Trigger 2 activation Builds 40/20 V-Gauge on Hit/Block Juggle Limit / Increase / Start: 1*1*1 / 0*0*1 / 1*1*1

MP Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)

MP Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)
46MP (VS2)

File:SFV Balrog 46MP (VS2).png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12(16)	4	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
30x2*40 (100)	30x2*40 (100)	H	2
Cancel options: su vt1 Does NOT require any charge time Startup frames based on proximity range to target (16fr startup if not in range yet) Not cancelable into V-Trigger 2 activation Builds 40/20 V-Gauge on Hit/Block Juggle Limit / Increase / Start: 1*1*1 / 0*0*1 / 1*1*1

HP Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)

HP Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)
46HP (VS2)

File:SFV Balrog 46HP (VS2).png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
19(25)	4	22	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
30x2*50 (110)	30x2*40 (100)	H	2
Cancel options: su vt1 Does NOT require any charge time Startup frames based on proximity range to target (25fr startup if not in range yet) Not cancelable into V-Trigger 2 activation Builds 40/20 V-Gauge on Hit/Block Juggle Limit / Increase / Start: 1*1*1 / 0*0*1 / 1*1*1

EX Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)

EX Dash Straight (V-Skill 2)
46PP (VS2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
9(22)	6	29	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
20x2*40*20x2*40 (160)	10x2*40*10x2*40 (120)	H	4
Cancel options: vt1 vt2 Does NOT require any charge time Startup frames based on proximity range to target (22fr startup if not in range yet) Second punch only occurs on hit First 5 hits do not increase the juggle state (Juggle Increase: +0) Builds 50/25 V-Gauge on Hit/Block Juggle Limit / Increase / Start: 3*4*4*4*5*5 / 0*0*0*0*1 / 1*1*1*1*1

V-Trigger 1

Crazy Rush

Crazy Rush
HPHK (VT1)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
1	-	6	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
-	-	-	-
Cancel options: - 3 bar V-Trigger Duration of 2000 frames (~33 seconds) Allows use of Charging Buffalo and Bursting Buffalo Corner Carry 101

Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)

Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)
6P after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12	6	17	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
30	100	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 su Consumes 500 frames of V-Timer (25% V-Timer) Can be canceled into more V-Trigger rekkas Can be canceled during startup and on hit or block into V-Skill 1 on frames 8-24

Charging Buffalo (stage 2) (vt)

Charging Buffalo (stage 2) (vt)
6P after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12	6	16	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
40	100	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 su Consumes 300 frames of V-Timer (15% V-Timer) Can be canceled into more V-Trigger rekkas Can be canceled during startup and on hit or block into V-Skill 1 on frames 8-24

Charging Buffalo (stage 3) (vt)

Charging Buffalo (stage 3) (vt)
6P after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12	6	15	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
50	100	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 su Consumes 300 frames of V-Timer (15% V-Timer) Can be canceled into more V-Trigger rekkas Can be canceled during startup and on hit or block into V-Skill 1 on frames 8-24

Final Charging Buffalo (vt)

Final Charging Buffalo (vt)
6P after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
17	6	29	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
90	100	H	-13
Cancel options: su Consumes 300 frames of V-Timer (15% V-Timer)

EX Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)

EX Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)
6PP after charge attack

File:SFV Balrog 6PP after charge attack.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
11	6	18	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
70	100	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 Consumes 500 frames of V-Timer (25% V-Timer) Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on hit or block on the first hit Can only be canceled into EX Charging Buffalo or EX Bursting Buffalo once, for two EX Rekkas total (compared to the usual four non-EX stages possible)

EX Final Charging Buffalo (vt)

EX Final Charging Buffalo (vt)
6PP after charge attack

File:SFV Balrog 6PP after charge attack.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
11	6	18	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
70	100	H	-2
Cancel options: - Consumes 500 frames of V-Timer (25% V-Timer)

Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (V-Skill 2) (vt)

Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (V-Skill 2) (vt)
6P after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12	6	17	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60	80	H	0
Cancel options: su Consumes 500 frames of V-Timer (25% V-Timer) KDA varies based on previous juggle hits; listed advantage is against a grounded opponent

Charging Buffalo (stage 2) (V-Skill 2) (vt)

Charging Buffalo (stage 2) (V-Skill 2) (vt)
6P after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12	6	16	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60	80	H	1
Cancel options: su Consumes 300 frames of V-Timer (15% V-Timer)

Charging Buffalo (stage 3) (V-Skill 2) (vt)

Charging Buffalo (stage 3) (V-Skill 2) (vt)
6P after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12	6	15	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
70	80	H	2
Cancel options: su Consumes 300 frames of V-Timer (15% V-Timer)

Final Charging Buffalo (V-Skill 2) (vt)

Final Charging Buffalo (V-Skill 2) (vt)
6P after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
17	6	29	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
130	190	H	2
Cancel options: su Consumes 300 frames of V-Timer (15% V-Timer)

EX Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (V-Skill 2)) (vt)

EX Charging Buffalo (stage 1) (V-Skill 2)) (vt)
6PP after charge attack

File:SFV Balrog 6PP after charge attack.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
11	6	18	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
70	100	H	-1
Cancel options: - Consumes 500 frames of V-Timer (25% V-Timer)

EX Final Charging Buffalo (V-Skill 2) (vt)

EX Final Charging Buffalo (V-Skill 2) (vt)
6PP after charge attack

File:SFV Balrog 6PP after charge attack.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
11	6	18	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
70	120	H	-1
Cancel options: - Consumes 500 frames of V-Timer (25% V-Timer)

Bursting Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)

Bursting Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)
6K after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
14	5	21	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
40	50	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 su Consumes 500 frames of V-Timer (25% V-Timer) Can be canceled into more V-Trigger rekkas Can be canceled during startup and on hit or block into V-Skill 1 on frames 11-25

Bursting Buffalo (stage 2) (vt)

Bursting Buffalo (stage 2) (vt)
6K after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
14	5	21	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
50	50	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 su Consumes 300 frames of V-Timer (15% V-Timer) Can be canceled into more V-Trigger rekkas Can be canceled during startup and on hit or block into V-Skill 1 on frames 11-25

Bursting Buffalo (stage 3) (vt)

Bursting Buffalo (stage 3) (vt)
6K after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
14	5	21	2
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60	50	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 su Consumes 300 frames of V-Timer (15% V-Timer) Can be canceled into more V-Trigger rekkas Can be canceled during startup and on hit or block into V-Skill 1 on frames 11-25

Final Bursting Buffalo (vt)

Final Bursting Buffalo (vt)
6K after charge attack

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
17	5	38	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
100	50	H	-21
Cancel options: - Consumes 300 frames of V-Timer (15% V-Timer) Cannot be canceled into Critical Art (use Final Charging Buffalo instead)

EX Bursting Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)

EX Bursting Buffalo (stage 1) (vt)
6KK after charge attack

File:SFV Balrog 6KK after charge attack.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12	5	19	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
80	70	H	-2
Cancel options: vs1 Consumes 500 frames of V-Timer (25% V-Timer) Can be canceled into V-Skill 1 on hit or block Can only be canceled into EX Charging Buffalo or EX Bursting Buffalo once, for two EX Rekkas total (compared to the usual four non-EX stages possible)

EX Final Bursting Buffalo (vt)

EX Final Bursting Buffalo (vt)
6KK after charge attack

File:SFV Balrog 6KK after charge attack.png

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
12	5	19	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
80	70	H	-2
Cancel options: - Consumes 500 frames of V-Timer (25% V-Timer)

V-Trigger 2

No Mercy

No Mercy
HPHK (VT2)

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
1	-	6	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
-	-	-	-
Cancel options: - 2 bar V-Trigger Duration of 2000 frames (~33 seconds) Gives access to a 350 stun command grab special (B3)

B3

B3
HPHK

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
7	2	60	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
200	350	T	-
Cancel options: - Functions like a Command Grab special (but can also be combo'd into) Spends 600 V-Meter (~30% V-Meter) on activation and extra 400 V-meter (total of 50% V-Meter) if the throw lands successfully

V-Shift

V-Shift

V-Shift
5MKHP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
1	9	22	-
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
-	-	-	-
Cancel options: - Shifts back 1.21 range Fully invincible on frames 1-9 during which time any strike or projectile evaded will trigger a slow-motion effect on frame 11 for both players Immediately gains full invincibility for the full duration of V-Shift if you successfully evade a strike or projectile on start-up frames 1-9 Throw invincible on frames 1-16 on an empty / raw V-Shift Counter-Hit state on frames 10-31 on an empty / raw V-Shift Opponent can still cancel the attack that was V-Shifted as if it had connected (this allows for a lot of shenanigans) Costs 300 V-Gauge (1 bar) to use and refunds 150 V-Gauge back (1/2 bar) on a successful V-Shift if the slow-mo is triggered If the V-Shift is successful you can cancel it into a follow-up attack (see V-Shift Break) that's fully invincible and knocks the opponent down on hit

V-Shift Break

Buffalo Breaker

Buffalo Breaker
5MKHP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
?	3	?	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60	0	H	-2
Cancel options: - Fully invincible during startup and active frames

V-Reversal

Buffalo Headbutt

Buffalo Headbutt
6PPP

Startup	Active	Recovery	Hit
17	3	23	KD
Damage	Stun	Attack	Block
60	0	H	-2
Cancel options: - Strike and Projectile invincible on frames 1-30 Airborne on frames 18-31 10 grounded recovery frames