Dabura (DBZ:B3)

Pros and Cons

Pros

Cons

Move List

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* next to the # of hits means that the string does not combo from the front of the opponent

P reach:20 speed:3
String	Death Move	Hits	Damage	Recovery	Note
ppppe	Kamehameha	5	555	AR	7
pppp(P)		5	220	GR
pp>p*P*pe	Energy Field	6	812	NR	3,8
pp>p*P*p(P)		6	333	NRR	1,3
pp>p*P*p>P^		6	343		2,3
pp<p(P)		4	195	AR	4
ppkk		5	307	GR
ppk(P)		*4	251	NRR	5
pp>k		3	165	AR
pp<k^k^k*		5	345		6
pk		2	101	NRR

1 - Doesn't combo in the air, *6 hits! 346 dmg.
2 - pp>pP*p>P^ is an infinite, 1128 dmg.
3 - >p* stuns from behind only.
4 - (P) changes in the air.
5 - Connects in the air, 4 hits! 243 dmg.
6 - pp<k^k^ is an infinite, 1149 dmg.
7 - Consumes 1 ki.
8 - Consumes 2 ki, #17 Absorption or higher.

>P reach:30 speed:4
String	Death Move	Hits	Damage	Recovery	Note
>pppp*(P)		5	243	NRR
>ppkk(K-)		6	311	GR	1,2
>ppkkP		5	293	GR *NRR
>p>p*Ppe	Energy Field	*5	740	GR	4
>p>p*Pk^k*		*5	347	GR	3
>pkk		*3	215	AR

1 - >ppkk(K-) is an infinite, 1033 dmg.
2 - >ppkk(K-) doesn't stun in the air.
3 - Connects in the air, 5 hits! 322 dmg., k* doesn't stun in the air.
4 - Consumes 2 ki, #17 Absorption or higher.
Misc. - >p>p* doesn't connect from max range.

<P reach:40 speed:7
String	Death Move	Hits	Damage	Recovery	Note
<pP*(P)		3	215	NRR
<p>P^P		3	234	GR *NRR
<p<P^		2	135
<pk		2	119	NR
<p>k		2	129	GR
<p(<K)		*2	138	NR

K reach:15 speed:6
String	Death Move	Hits	Damage	Recovery	Note
kkk(K)		*4	243	NR
kk(<K*)(K-)		5	265	NR
kk(<K*)<k^k		5	326	NRS
k(P)p(P*)		*4	242
k(P)(>P)p*(P)		5	268	AR	1
k(P)(>P)p*(K-)		6	286	NR
k(P)k		3	182	AR

1 - Last P changes in the air.

>K reach:15 speed:5
String	Death Move	Hits	Damage	Recovery	Note
>k*kkk^		4	258
>k*kk>k		4	263	AR
>k*kk<k		*4	238	NR
>k*k(>K-)		4	226
>k*pp(P)		4	246	NRR
>k*pp(>P)		4	241	AR	1
>k*pp<P^e	Kamehameha	5	611	AR *NR	2
>k*>Pp(P)		4	252	NRS

1 - (>P) changes in the air, *4 hits! 249 dmg.
2 - Consumes 1 ki.

<K reach:10 speed:14
String	Death Move	Hits	Damage	Recovery	Note
(<k*)k		2	146	AR
(<k*)>k		3	215	GR
(<k*)<k^		2	129
(<k*)pP		3	187	NRR

E
String	Death Move	Hits	Damage	Recovery	Note
>e	Kamehameha	1	375	NR	1
<e	Energy Field	1	528	NRS	2,3
eeeee		5	250

1 - Consumes 1 ki.
2 - Energy Field can't be teleported, tracks, and is safe on block.
3 - Consumes 2 ki, #17 Absorption or higher.

Simultaneous
String	Hits	Damage	Recovery	Note
(P+K)	1	81	AR	1
>P+K	1	81	NRR
<P+K^	1	98
k+g	2	158	GR
>k+g*	1	127		2,3
<k+g	1	150	AR
p+g^	2	200

1 - (P+K) changes in the air.
2 - >k+g* doesn't stun in the air.
3 - reach:60 speed:17

Dashing
String	Hits	Damage	Recovery	Note
>>p!	1	75	NRR	1
>>k!	1	75	AR	2
>>p+k!	1	69	GR	3
>>e	1	50

1 - >>p! changes in the air, 69 dmg.
2 - >>k! changes in the air, 81 dmg.
3 - >>p+k! changes in the air.

Transformations
String	Name	Attack %	Base Ki	Note
p+k+g!	#17 Absorption	+10%	4	1
p+k+g!	Perfect Form	+15%	4	2
p+k+g!	Super Perfect Form	+20%	5	3

1 - Requires 3 ki.
2 - Requires 4 ki.
3 - Requires 5 ki.

Ultimates
String	Name	Hits	Damage	Note
P+K+G+E!!	Spirit Bomb	1	1896	1

1 - Consumes 5 ki, Perfect Form or higher.

Dragon Rush
Rush Type	Hits	Damage	Note
Dragon Rush 1	15	640	1
Dragon Rush 2	15	803	2
Dragon Rush 4	50	903	3

1 - Base.
2 - #17 Absorption.
3 - Perfect Form, Super Perfect Form.

Strategy

Move List Breakdown

P
Dabura's P has more reach than average with 20 reach points while maintaining rank 3 speed. PP>PPPP is his best string here. The last three hits are chargeable, the third stuns and the last two nullify with the last hit knocking down. On block, P is safe and PP is safe to dodge-counter. Mix up your cancel on block to confuse your opponent and look to land Dabura's throw.

>P
Dabura's >P is fast at rank four and has a nice 30 reach points as well. >P>PP* is the string to use here. It's safe to dodge-counter but not safe on block so cancel the last hit if blocked. On hit, the last hit in >P>PP* stuns so proceed to combo after wards. >P>PPP^ and >P>PPK^ are both infinites with >P>PPK^ doing more damage and >P>PPP^ being less time consuming. Be careful though, >P>P does not connect from max distance. You need to be at about 25 reach points out. Also from 25, you can buffer dashing attacks from >P>PP-.

<P
Dabura's best starter and one of the best starters in B3. 40 reach points and rank 7 speed. Dabura outreaches nearly every character with this and it's a perfect zoning tool. <PPPP is the main string here. Every single hit is safe on block but this string can be dodge-countered so keep your distance. <P<PP- can be used on block to get in close, if you want to do that. It also puts you in position for a throw. On block, <PP moves you back a small distance. You can buffer dashing attacks from <PPPP- from at least 15 reach points... not that you would be that close anyway. You can also buffer dashing attacks from <P, <PP (at least from 20) and <P<PP- (max range). On hit, use <PPPP- then buffer a forward dash into your next string if you're to far. You can use <PPP>P* as combo filler for more damage than <PPPP-. <P<PP- launches for a juggle on hit and you must cancel.

K

>K
<K
Other

Combos

P+G^ [>P>PPP^]x2 >P>PPPE [Evil Blast] 1344

P+G^ [>P>PPK^]x4 >P>PPP^ >P>PPPE [Evil Blast] 1755

Capsules

Demon Realm Flames - +10% attack, 1 slot

Demon Realm Guard - +10% guard, 1 slot

Mage Guard - +20% guard, 2 slots

Babidi's Guard - +30% guard, 3 slots

Bibidi's Guard - +40% guard, 4 slots

Potential - +24% attack, attack is raised 6% every 10 seconds, 2 slots

Babidi's Scope - Reduces amount of Ki used, 1 slot

Yakon - Eliminates Baseline Ki when someone transforms, 1 slot

Turtle Shell - Doubles Ki cost for dodging and teleporting, 1 slot

Chicken-fried 7-Seasoned Toad - +30% attack, -25% guard, 1 slot item capsule

Capsule Set-Ups