Introduction
Mr. Heart is a 'grappler' type character, and he plays similarly to the grappler characters in other ARC games. Specifically, he moves very slowly and has no forward dash. Mr. Heart also has no Boost gauge, but his Banishing Strike still functions identically to other character's in that he is able to do a follow-up wallbounce combo. He is also able to use his Aura to perform a special Guard Cancel that can be followed up with a combo. As you would expect of a grappler character, he has a large amount of grab type moves, including both a grab super move and grab Fatal KO(which is the only FKO in the game that cannot be comboed into).
While fairly decent on both the offensive and defensive, his poor maneuverability is what causes Mr. Heart to be considered a weak character. Because of his slow speed Mr. Heart is often unable to get out of disadvantageous situations without taking a risk. That said, he has extremely high potential, and is quite capable of overcoming his bad matchups.
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Before diving right into the combos be sure to familiarize yourself with Mr. Heart's special/super moves and his unique normals.
Normal Moves
Standing
A
5F Startup, 4F Active on both hits, +3 on block
One of Mr. Hearts most important anti-air normals, it serves both as combo filler, anti-air and combo starter.
B
9F Startup, 4F Active, -5 on block
Not nearly as good as crouch B, but still occasionally useful. Is used in some combo enders to stuff some extra damage before a Heart's A.
Can combo into Earthcrush.
C
29F Startup (with no charge), 4F Active, -4 on block
This move should almost never be used. It has an incrediblity long startup time, which is only worth it if you can get the full charge damage wise. It is also neither special or normal cancelable.
D
10F Startup, 4f Active, -24 on block
A launcher that can be chained into from standing A. Is used heavily in combos and as a hit confirm. Can be jump cancelled allowing IAD pressure from strings such as 2B 5D/5A 5D. Not a very good button to press in neutral though.
Crouching
A
7F Startup, 4f Active, +7 on block
A quite fast and good reaching jab. Usually best used in conjunction with crouching B to hit confirm.
B
7F Startup, 4F active, +6 on block
Mr. Heart's most trusted companion and main poke, this baby not only has alright range, it also combos into Banishing Strike or Earthcrush (depending on range) on hit. Use it often.
C
17F Startup (with no charge), 4F Active, -4 on block
See Standing C.
Also doesn't hit low but launches on charged hit for an Earthcrush style combo. Not worth the risk though.
D
35F Startup, 4F Active, -22 on block
A slow sweep that hits high and can't be cancelled into anything. Punishable on block and low reward on hit. Try to avoid using this normal.
Air
A
10F Startup, 6F Active
A good air-to-air poke that can be special cancelled into AB air grab.
B
13F Startup, 6F Active
Can occasionally be used as an instant air-dash pressure tool, but is otherwise primarily used to adjust the height in wall bounce combos.
C
13F Startup (with no charge), 40F Active
Holding this button will make Mr. Heart float in the air, and if he lands without launching the attack, he will gain one hit of super armor that lasts until he gets hit, takes chip damage, or performs another armored move such as 5C or 623C.
In general an alright air button as well just for its range. Hitstuns for a very long time as well.
D
9F Startup, 40F Active
Mr. Heart's crossup tool, also an alright jump-in button, combo extender (in wall bounce combos) and suprisingly often win air-trades.
Other
6A
23F Startup, 4F Active, -20 on block
A medium speed overhead that will knockdown on hit but is not cancelable at all, can be chained into Heart's A on deep corner hit.
Throw
4F Startup, 4F Active
A regular throw that allows for combos when the opponent is thrown into the corner.
BD Throw
17F Startup (without movement), 9F Active
A running bear grab that can make for a scary mixup option on non-attentive opponents. Unique to Mr. Heart, this BD throw can grab crouching opponents. Can combo into itself during combos for an infinite
Heavy Strike
34F Startup, 4F Active
A regular Heavy Strike with extremely good range. But like all other Heavy Strikes it's quite risky to go for.
Banishing Strike
18-33F Startup, 4F Active, -8 on block
One of Mr. Heart's most important moves. Anytime it's possible try to confirm into Banishing Strike as the follow up boost is free. It is also an essential combo starter (just like his Guard Cancel) that can often lead to 50% without meter, or 100% with it.
Special Moves
No Escape
63214A
Mr. Heart vacuums the opponent in, gaining 1 hit of armor. This will pull in the opponent from anywhere, letting you extend wall combos, change their jump arc, pull them in from neutral, etc. Get creative!
Bring it on!
214A -> 6
A special combo starting counter and projectile reflector, Mr. Heart puffs out his chest and sends the opponent away similar to a Banishing Strike. If 6 is held, Mr. Heart will follow the opponent. Cannot counter low attacks, and has a small amount of punishable recovery, making it a bit risky. Takes off 1 star on hit.
If done during blockstun, it functions as a unique Guard Cancel that takes half a bar of Aura, and applies a Banishing Strike effect, allowing for deadly combos. One of your most important tools.
Earthcrush
214B or D
One of your most important moves, Earthcrush functions as Mr. Hearts primary long range tool and Grave Shoot. B version is right in front of Heart, and D version is full screen but has slower startup. Sadly it's hitbox isn't as large as the sprite would make it out to be, but it's still a key part of your neutral and combo game. B version takes 1 star on counter hit, D version takes 1 star on hit and 2 on counter hit.
Earthquake
(Air) 2B
A poor air move with very few uses. Sends out an unblockable shockwave along the ground that knocks down the opponent. Thanks to its long startup and poor recovery, you don't get much out of it even if it does manage to hit. At best, it can be used to stall your momentum on a jump.
Dunk Receive
623A or C
An anti-air grab with extreme range. The A version has quick startup, while the C version has delayed startup, forward movement, and 1 hit of armor. Key part of your defense and combos, leading to an infinite on a few characters. Very strong move. Takes off 1 star on hit.
Kenpou Goroshi
214214A (Uses 1 Bar Aura)
The club super. Completely invincible after the super flash, Mr. Heart sends out 7 spinning clubs, each of which can hit multiple times. About a second after all clubs leave the screen, 3 will fall back down from offscreen, one landing in each corner and one landing midscreen. These falling clubs will hit overhead, and take off 1 star on normal hit and 2 on counter hit. The initial clubs will not take off any stars. If you can force the opponent to block this super point blank, it does an incredible amount of Guard Gauge damage, letting you set up a Guard Break if in the corner.
With two bars of aura, you can force an unblockable setup via the falling clubs. Use the first Kenpou Goroshi, force the opponent to block low, and then immediately perform another Kenpou Goroshi. While the opponent is stuck blocking low, the long screen freeze will let the overhead clubs come back down on the opponent and will combo them into the 2nd set of clubs.
Heart's A
236236A (Uses 1 Bar Aura)
The #1 command grab. Huge range, catches prejump, will OTG for combo extensions, and can do nearly 50% by itself. Huge use of aura, but if it hits its well worth it. Takes off 1 star on hit. Interestingly, this move is able to grab the opponent out of normally invincible moves such as DPs or supers.
It hurts!!
Activation
236236C (Uses 1 Bar Aura)
Like Dragon Install, but you've got diabetes.
Itteyo is the most important part of Mr. Heart's combo game, giving him access to a multitude of new options such as a wall jump, full horizontal air control, new special moves, altering the properties of BD throw and FKO allowing them to be combo'd into, and a constant single hit of armor. Unfortunately, in this state Heart both cannot block and is always running towards the opponent, making using it in neutral basically a death sentence and turning a dropped combo into a horrifying scramble situation, especially when coupled with its long recovery.
Big Hug
236A
Launching command grab. Nothing too special, but can lead to some decent combos, along with being a key part in Typhoon loops.
Meat Cross
(Air) 236B
A wide aerial swing that knocks the opponent to the ground. Useful as part of Typhoon loop enders. Takes 1 star on regular hit, applies a Banishing Strike effect and takes 2 stars on counter hit.
Big Typhoon
(Air) 236C
MAWARI!
By far the best part of Itteyo. As the name implies, Heart becomes a spinning typhoon, bouncing the opponent up and around. Both versions are cancellable into other Itteyo moves, and the grounded version is jump cancellable. Applies a Banishing Strike effect and takes 1 star on counter hit.
Body Throwing
(Air) 236D
Aerial command grab. Relatively large range, and used most often in Typhoon enders. Takes off 1 star on counter hit.
Meat Dunk
(Air) 236E
Another aerial command grab. Has no whiff animation, and can be used as an OTG after jB. Takes off 1 star on hit.
It really hurts!!
236CD (Fatal KO)
8F startup (pre super flash), 0F Post flash
FKO command grab with almost nonexistent combo options. Sadly, it has slightly less range than Heart's A and cannot grab prejump, along with a short amount of startup before it goes active. Thankfully, after the super flash appears, the opponent cannot do anything to escape. Best to think of it as an extremely high risk/high reward BD throw.
