Elena
In a nutshell
(Intro paragraph to describe overall gameplay)
Notable Changes from USF4 to Omega
Bafcord Omega Doc - Elena
Detailed Frame Data with USF4 Comparisons - Elena
- Hurtbox: wider with a more consistent shape; taller head hurtbox when crouching
- Throw: slightly shorter range
- Movement Changes:
- Jumps: 4f faster, shorter distance
- Forward Dash: 1f faster (17f > 16f), slightly shorter distance
- Backdash: slightly longer distance
- Normal Move Changes:
- Command Normal Changes:
- Slide (3HK) - more recovery, worse on block
- Round Arch (4HK) - faster, more active, better frame advantage makes it a really strong meaty
- Special Move Changes:
- Super/Ultra Changes:
- Super (K) does more damage
- Sylph Amulet - New Super (236236P) - sucks opponent in (relatively low damage), cancels into either Ultra on hit
- Ultra 2 - lost most of its safe activation routes due to removal of hard knockdowns
- P Super mitigates this problem, but this costs a ton of resources
- Moves with ending Frame Buffer:
Character Specific Data
Elena
| VITALS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health: | 950 | Stun: | 900 | ||
| WALKING | |||||
| Forward Walk Speed: | 0.045 | Back Walk Speed: | 0.038 | ||
| JUMPING | |||||
| Jump Total Frames: | 4+38+4 | Jump Distance: | 1.67 Forward/Back | ||
| DASHING | |||||
| Forward Dash Frames: | 16 | Forward Dash Distance: | 1.42 | ||
| Back Dash Frames: | 22 | Back Dash Distance: | 1.47 | ||
| FA + Forward Dash Frames: | 16 | FA + Back Dash Frames: | 18 | ||
| Back Dash Invincibility: | 1-8 | FA + Back Dash Invincibility: | 0 | ||
| Back Dash Airborne: | 9-18 | FA + Back Dash Airborne: | 5-15 | ||
| FOCUS ATTACK DATA | |||||
| Lv1 FA + Forward Dash (Block): | -1 | Lv1 FA + Back Dash (Block): | -3 | ||
| Lv2 FA + Forward Dash (Block): | +5 | Lv2 FA + Back Dash (Block): | +3 | ||
Frame Data
| Move Name | Input | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Block | On Hit | Damage | Stun | Hit Lv | Cancel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5LP | st. 
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5 | 2 | 13 | -4 | -1 | 30 | 50 | M | Sp Su | Hits very high, whiffs on all crouchers except Hugo; primarily used for anti-air |
| 5MP | st. 
|
6 | 1*2 | 17 | -5 | -2 | 40x2 | 50x2 | M | Sp Su / - | 2 hits, only 1st is cancellable |
| 5HP | st. 
|
11 | 1*2 | 22 | -6 | KD | 70*40 | 150*50 | M | TC | 2 hits, has juggle potential; launches grounded opponents into limited juggle state (if 1 hit connects vs. airborne, does not increase juggle counter); no longer special cancellable; KD Adv: +39 if no juggle |
| 5LK | st. 
|
4 | 2 | 9 | -2 | 3 | 30 | 50 | M | Sp Su | - |
| 5MK | st. 
|
8 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 60 | 100 | M | TC Sp Su | Buffered followup attacks come out 1f late due to a bug; a frame-perfect input is required to link into 5f attacks like 2MP, 2MK, or EX Scratch Wheel (combo drops if you input these too early) |
| 5HK | st. 
|
9 | 2 | 20 | -4 | 0 | 100 | 200 | M | - | Whiffs on crouching opponents |
| Move Name | Input | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Block | On Hit | Damage | Stun | Hit Lv | Cancel | Notes |
| 2LP | 
|
3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 50 | M | Sp Su | - |
| 2MP |
|
5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 60 | 100 | M | Sp Su | - |
| 2HP |
|
6 | 1*3 | 22 | -7 | -3 | 70*50 | 150*50 | M | Sp Su / - | 2 hits, only 1st is cancellable; 1st hit forces stand |
| 2LK |
|
4 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 3 | 30 | 50 | L | Sp Su | - |
| 2MK |
|
5 | 4 | 11 | -1 | 2 | 70 | 100 | L | - | No longer cancellable |
| 2HK |
|
8 | 4 | 21 | -7 | KD | 100 | 200 | L | - | KD Adv: +17 |
| Move Name | Input | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Block | On Hit | Damage | Stun | Hit Lv | Cancel | Notes |
| Handstand Kick (Overhead) |
|
20 | 3 | 19 | -2 | 3 | 70 | 100 | H | - | Slower overhead that links into 2LP if close enough |
| Handstand Whip (Overhead) |
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12 | 3 | 20 | -3 | 2 | 50 | 100 | H | - | Faster overhead, but requires meaty timing in order to combo afterward |
| Sliding | 
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11 | 10 | 29 | -20(-11) | KD | 100 | 200 | L | - | 8-31f low profile; KD Adv: +3~12 |
| Round Arch | 
|
11(13) | 6 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 110 | 200 | M | - | 9-27f airborne; first 2 active frames only hit airborne opponents; has juggle potential |
| Round Step |
|
16 | 4 | 17 | -3 | 1 | 100 | 200 | M | - | 12-28f airborne |
| Move Name | Input | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Block | On Hit | Damage | Stun | Hit Lv | Cancel | Notes |
| Target Combo 3 | >
|
10 | 2 | 21 | -5(-30) | Reset | *100 | *200 | M | - | HK whiffs on crouch block (more unsafe); around +11 after air reset; 5HP > 623MK is better meterless damage and grants KD |
| Target Combo 4 | >
|
6 | 1*3 | 22 | -5 | KD | *70*30 | *150*50 | M | Sp Su / - | 2HP has 2 hits; 1st is cancellable, 2nd launches for limited juggle; 1st hit of 2HP can whiff on some characters, making it much weaker; KD Adv: +39 |
| Move Name | Input | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Block | On Hit | Damage | Stun | Hit Lv | Cancel | Notes |
| j.LP |  /
|
4 | 10 | - | - | - | 30 | 50 | H | - | - |
| j.MP | /
|
6 | 4 | - | - | - | 60 | 100 | H | - | - |
| j.HP | /
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6 | 4 | - | - | - | 90 | 150 | H | - | - |
| j.LK | /
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5 | 8 | - | - | - | 30 | 50 | H | - | - |
| j.MK | /
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7 | 4 | - | - | - | 60 | 100 | H | - | Crossup |
| j.HK | /
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9 | 1*6 | - | - | - | 50*60 | 100x2 | H | - | Hits twice, easier to land since there is no gap in active frames |
| Target Combo 1 | />
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- | - | - | - | - | *60 | *100 | *H | - | - |
| Target Combo 2 | />
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- | - | - | - | - | *40 | *50 | *H | - | - |
| Move Name | Input | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Block | On Hit | Damage | Stun | Hit Lv | Cancel | Notes |
| Focus Attack Lv. 1 |
|
10+14 | 2 | 34 | -20 | KD | 80 | 150 | M | Dash | KD Adv: +12; +31 after Forward Dash, +29 after Back Dash |
| Focus Attack Lv. 2 |
|
18+13 | 2 | 34 | -14 | crumple | 80 | 150 | M | Dash | - |
| Focus Attack Lv. 3 |
|
67 | 2 | 34 | crumple | crumple | 140 | 200 | - | Dash | Unblockable |
| Move Name | Input | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Block | On Hit | Damage | Stun | Hit Lv | Cancel | Notes |
| Leg Lift Throw (Forward Throw) |
|
3 | 2 | 24 | - | KD | 170 | 200 | T | - | KD Adv: +5 |
| Leg Hook (Back Throw) |
+
|
3 | 2 | 24 | - | KD | 170 | 200 | T | - | KD Adv: +7 |
| Move Name | Input | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Block | On Hit | Damage | Stun | Hit Lv | Cancel | Notes |
| Mallet Smash (Hopping Overhead) |
  63214+P |
27 | 6 | 18 | -3(-1) | 2(5) | 70 | 100 | H | - | 12-30f airborne; strength determines distance; Frame Adv. varies based on height |
 Mallet Smash(Hopping Overhead) |
 63214+PP |
19 | 4*2 | 18 | -1 | 5 | 50x2 | 50*100 | H | - | 4-22f airborne; 2 hits; early active frames hit above Elena, so startup is really 21-22f on grounded characters |
| LP Giraffe Neck (Handstand Overhead) |
 236+LP |
27 | 2*2 | 20 | -3 | KD | 70*40 | 50x2 | H*H | Su | Both hits can Su/FA cancel; can combo after 1 hit + FADC; KD Adv: +25 |
| MP Giraffe Neck (Handstand Overhead) |
236+MP |
29 | 3*2 | 20 | -3 | KD | 70*50 | 50x2 | H*H | Su | Both hits can Su/FA cancel; can combo after 1 hit + FADC; KD Adv: +26 |
| HP Giraffe Neck (Handstand Overhead) |
236+HP |
34 | 3*2 | 20 | -3 | KD | 70*60 | 50x2 | H*H | Su | Both hits can Su/FA cancel; can combo after 1 hit + FADC; KD Adv: +26 |
| Giraffe Neck (Handstand Overhead) |
236+PP |
25 | 3*2 | 20 | -3 | KD | 80*70 | 100*50 | H*H | FA | Both hits can FA cancel; can combo after 1 hit + FADC; KD Adv: +26 |
| LP Lynx Tail (Low Spins) |
 623+LP |
15 | 2 | 23 | -8 | KD | 90 | 100 | L | Su | Won't combo into Super despite being cancellable; KD Adv: +17 |
| MP Lynx Tail (Low Spins) |
623+MP |
10 | 3(6)3 | 22 | -8 | KD | 60x2 | 50x2 | L | Su | 2 hits, only 2nd is cancellable; won't combo into Super; KD Adv: +17 |
| HP Lynx Tail (Low Spins) |
623+HP |
8 | 5(6)3 (13)2(4)2 |
28 | -14 | KD | 60*20x2*30 | 50*20x2*30 | L | Su | 4 hits, only 2nd/3rd are cancellable; 3rd hit can combo into Lv 2 Focus; hits are a true blockstring, and will hit an opponent that stops crouching during the animation; KD Adv: +24 |
| Lynx Tail (Low Spins) |
623+PP |
8 | 3(3)2(5)2(4) 2(5)2(4)2(5) 2(2)2(7)4 |
42 | -27 | KD | 10x8*100 | 20x8*50 | L | FA | 56f from beginning to end of active frames; final hit is FA cancellable (free juggle state after FADC); KD Adv: +24 |
| Move Name | Input | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Block | On Hit | Damage | Stun | Hit Lv | Cancel | Notes |
| LK Scratch Wheel (Upkicks) |
623+LK |
4 | 6 | 23+11 land | -23 | KD | 100 | 150 | M | Su* | 1-9f throw invuln; cancellable on hit only; KD Adv: +32 |
| MK Scratch Wheel (Upkicks) |
623+MK |
3 | 3*3 | 29+11 land | -26 | KD | 60*70 | 100*50 | M | Su* | 1-8f throw invuln; 1st hit cancellable on hit only, free juggle state after FADC vs. grounded opponents; KD Adv: +29 |
| HK Scratch Wheel (Upkicks) |
623+HK |
3 | 1*2*2 | 35+11 land | -31 | KD | 80*40x2 | 100*50x2 | M | Su* | 1-4f full invuln, 5-7f throw invuln; 1st hit cancellable on hit only; KD Adv: +24 |
| Scratch Wheel (Upicks) |
 623+KK |
5 | 4(26)4 | 35+11 land | -27 | KD | 90*90 | 120*90 | M | FA | 1-12f full invuln; performs 2 uppercuts, only the first can FADC; 7f gap between the 2 hits that can be interrupted on block; KD Adv: +22 |
| LK Spin Scythe (Mid Spin Kicks) |
 214+LK |
8 | 5(2)2 | 22 | -7 | KD | 60*50 | 100*50 | M | Su | 2 hits, both cancellable; can FADC combo after 1st hit; KD Adv: +26 |
| MK Spin Scythe (Mid Spin Kicks) |
214+MK |
14 | 2(17)2(4)3 | 22 | -8 | KD | 40x2*50 | 50x3 | M | Su | 3 hits, all cancellable; can FADC combo after 1st or 2nd hit; KD Adv: +25 |
| HK Spin Scythe (Mid Spin Kicks) |
214+HK |
17 | 2(16)2 | 31 | -7 | -3 | 40x2 | 50x2 | M | Su | 2 hits, only 1st is cancellable; FADC combo is possible on hit; 2nd hit can combo into a Spin Scythe followup |
| + HK Scythe Followup | +  + 214+K |
11 | 2(5)2 | 28 | -13 | KD | 40*50 | 50x2 | M | Su | 2 extra hits after HK Scythe; both hits are Su/FA cancellable; KD Adv: +20 |
| Spin Scythe (Mid Spin Kicks) |
214+KK |
14 | 2(13)2(13) 2(17)2 |
26 | -11 | KD | 20x3*30 | 20x3*50 | M | FA | 4 hits, all FA cancellable; launches into limited juggle state; KD Adv: +44 |
| LK Rhino Horn (Lunge Kicks) |
 41236+LK |
11 | 2(1)1(8)3 | 9+15 land | -6(-18) | KD | 25x2*100 | 50x3 | M | - | 11-34f airborne; later hits whiff on crouching; KD Adv: +25 |
| MK Rhino Horn (Lunge Kicks) |
41236+MK |
16 | 2(1)1(8)3 | 9+15 land | -6(-18) | KD | 30x2*100 | 50x3 | M | - | 16-39f airborne; later hits whiff on crouching; KD Adv: +25 |
| HK Rhino Horn (Lunge Kicks) |
41236+HK |
19 | 2(2)1(8)3 | 9+15 land | -6(-19) | KD | 30x2*110 | 50x3 | M | - | 19-43f airborne; later hits whiff on crouching; KD Adv: +25 |
| Rhino Horn (Lunge Kicks) |
41236+KK |
13 | 2(2)2(8)5 | 5+13 land | -2(-16) | KD | 50x2*90 | 50*40x2 | M | - | 1-35f projectile invuln, 12-35f airborne; later hits whiff on crouching; KD Adv: +37 |
| Move Name | Input | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Block | On Hit | Damage | Stun | Hit Lv | Cancel | Notes |
| Spinning Beat (K Super) |
236236+K |
1+3 | 6(18)9(22)9 | 46 | -30 | KD | 100x2*200 | - | M | - | 1-9f full invuln; KD Adv: +37 |
| Sylph Amulet (P Super) |
236236+P |
1+3 | 6*4 | 28 | -9 | KD | 100*80x2 | - | hit | Ultra (on Hit) |
1-12f full invuln; suction effect, can whiff hits at max range; KD Adv: +77 (+62 into Quick Heal, -8 into Full Heal); only juggles to U1 on grounded connect |
| Brave Dance (Ultra 1) |
 236236+K |
0+9 | 2 | 14+19 land | -14 | KD | 60*378 | - | M | - | 1-10f full invuln; KD Adv: +16 |
| Healing (Ultra 2) |
 236236+P |
0+7 | - | 119 | - | - | [345 max heal] | - | - | Cancel | 126f total post-flash, can start cancel on frame 34 at the earliest; Due to removal of most Hard Knockdowns in Omega, P Super xx U2 is the most reliable way to set this up |
| + Healing cancel |
|
- | - | 21 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Stops healing animation; with max U2 meter, Elena heals 152 HP with fastest possible healing |
| Move Name | Input | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Block | On Hit | Damage | Stun | Hit Lv | Cancel | Notes |
Combos
Note: ending in 2MP xx MK Scythe or 5LK xx HK Scratch Wheel is mostly preference; Scythe generally gives better midscreen oki
- 2MP xx HK Scratch Wheel is stronger than both, but strict DP inputs make this more difficult to execute
Confirms:
- 189/285, 0 bar -- 2LK, 2LP, 2MP xx MK Scythe
- 186/280, 0 bar -- 2LK, 2LP, 5LK xx HK Scratch Wheel
- 239/347, 1 bar -- 2LK, 2LP, 2MP xx EX Scythe, MK Scratch Wheel
- 339/397, 2 bar -- 2LK, 2LP, 2MP xx EX Rhino Horn, EX Scratch Wheel
- Drops midscreen vs. Cammy, (test others)
- 362/180, 2 bar -- 2LP, 5LK xx MK Scratch Wheel xx FADC, Ultra 1
- 365/440, 3 bar -- 2LK, 2LP, 2MP xx EX Scythe, EX Rhino Horn, EX Scratch Wheel
- 547/230, 4 bar -- 2LP, 2MP xx MK Scythe (2 hit) xx P Super xx Ultra 1
- Any extra hits significantly reduce damage due to scaling; do not cancel to U1 if you accidentally use 3rd hit of MK Scythe
- Any extra hits significantly reduce damage due to scaling; do not cancel to U1 if you accidentally use 3rd hit of MK Scythe
- 219/335, 0 bar --
- 216/330, 0 bar --
- 269/397, 1 bar --
- 369/447, 2 bar --
- 395/490, 3 bar --
- 236/350, 0 bar --
- 296/450, 1 bar --
- 293/445, 1 bar --
- 337/501, 2 bar --
- 438/501, 3 bar --
- 266/350, 2 bar --
- 263/345, 2 bar --
- 218/310, 0 bar --
- 368/401, 2 bar --
- 331/455, 2 bar --
Punishes:
- 266/430, 0 bar -- 4HK, 2LP, 5LK xx HK Scratch Wheel
- 269/435, 0 bar -- 4HK, 2LP, 2MP xx MK Scythe
- 319/497, 1 bar -- 4HK, 2LP, 2MP xx EX Scythe, MK Scratch Wheel
- 264/420, 0 bar -- 5MK~2HP (2 hit), MK Scratch Wheel
- 408/501, 2 bar -- 5MK~2HP (1 hit) xx EX Rhino Horn, EX Scratch Wheel
- Drops midscreen vs. Cammy, (test others)
- 497/400, 4 bar -- 5MK~2HP (1 hit) xx HK Scythe ~ Extension xx K Super
-- Ranged Punishes --
- 190/250, 0 bar -- 2MP xx MK Scythe
- 254/330, 1 bar -- 2MP xx EX Scythe, MK Scratch Wheel
- 394/398, 2 bar -- 2MP xx EX Rhino Horn, EX Scratch Wheel
- Drops midscreen vs. Cammy, (test others)
- 609/200, 4 bar -- 2MP xx MK Scythe (2 hit) xx P Super xx Ultra 1
- If you accidentally cancel 3rd hit of MK Scythe, do not cancel to U1
Counterhit Confirms:
- CH 2MK, link 2LP/2MP
- CH 2MP, link 2HP/2MP
- CH 5MK, link 2HP/2MP (input buffer bug not an issue)
- CH 6MP Overhead, link 2MP
- CH 6MK Overhead, link 2LP (no input buffer, 1f link)
- CH 6HK, link 2LK/2LP
- CH 4HK, link 2HP/2MP
Ultra Setups:
- HP Lynx Tail (2nd/3rd hit) xx FADC, Ultra 1
- Can also do 3rd hit xx Lv. 2 Focus crumple, but adds way more scaling
- MK Scratch Wheel (1 hit) xx FADC, Ultra 1
- EX Lynx Tail xx FADC, Ultra 1
- P Super xx Ultra 1 / Ultra 2
- For U1, must connect P Super on grounded opponent
Useful Info
Reversals:
- Scratch Wheel ( / 623K) - HK is slightly invincible, EX is very invincible and can FADC on block
- LK/MK versions are throw invincible
- K Super ( / 236236+K) - 4f startup, good damage, invincible
- P Super ( / 236236+P) - 4f startup, weaker on its own but cancels to U1 if it hits grounded opponent
- Ultra 1 ( / 236236+KKK) - 10f invincible, but slow enough for some meaties to block safely
Anti-Airs:
- 5LP / 5MP / 2HP - all have a good hitbox above and slightly in front
- 5HP - much harder to use than the others, but gives a juggle state if it connects
- 5MK - works from very far range, not the most reliable
- 4HK - the early active frames can AA and slam the opponent to the ground
- Scratch Wheel ( / 623K) - HK and EX are invincible; HK should be timed late
- LK/MK can be used if done early; only EX version can FADC on block
- EX version is very weak if juggled too high, so delay as much as possible
- K Super ( / 236236+K) - fast and invincible with high damage
- Do not attempt HK Scratch Wheel xx K Super as an AA juggle, as it will generally fall out
- P Super ( / 236236+P) - also fast and invincible, but empty jumps can land and block safely
- Ultra 1 ( / 236236+KKK) - works on mid/far range jumps, can whiff under opponent if too close
Anti-Focus:
- Rhino Horn ( / 41236K) - Armor Break; hitbox can be bad for hitting some focus charges
- EX Mallet Smash ( / 214PP) - hits twice, may hop over the focus release on some opponents if cancelled into
- HP/EX Lynx Tail (/ / 623HP/PP) - very quick multi-hit special, good for cancelling into on reaction to armor
- HK/EX Scratch Wheel (/ / 623HK/KK) - quick multiple hits with invincible startup
- LK Spin Scythe ( / 214LK) - has 2 quick hits, can be good as a cancel when a poke is absorbed
- K Super / P Super / Ultra 1 - all break armor and are invincible
- Target Combo 4 (5MK~2HP) - 2nd hit comes out quickly, can do on reaction if 5MK is absorbed
Anti-Projectile:
- Sliding (3HK) - low profiles under fireballs, easy to do on reaction from mid-far ranges
- EX Rhino Horn ( / 41236KK) - projectile invincible, but from farther ranges it becomes much slower and weaker as a reaction punish
- HP/EX Mallet Smash (/ / 63214HP/PP) - high arc lets it hop over fireballs with a good prediction
- Ultra 1 ( / 236236+KKK) - works from a little over half screen; goes into a cinematic on any hit
Juggles:
- EX Spin Scythe... - limited juggle starter
- MK Scratch Wheel - strongest 1-bar juggle (HK Scratch Wheel misses a hit)
- EX Rhino Horn, HK Scratch Wheel - works anywhere; EX Rhino Horn drops vs. E. Honda
- EX Rhino Horn, EX Scratch Wheel - powerful 3 bar juggle; character-specific when midscreen
- EX Rhino Horn... - limited juggle starter
- HK Scratch Wheel - works anywhere
- EX Scratch Wheel - strong 2 bar juggle; character-specific when midscreen
- MK Scratch Wheel xx FADC - gives free juggle state on grounded hit; can juggle Ultra 1
- 5HP - has juggle potential itself, and launches grounded opponents into limited juggle state
- vs. airborne opponents, it will continue juggle state; if only 1 hit connects, it does not increase the juggle counter
- Example: MK Scratch Wheel xx FADC, 5HP (1 hit), 5HP (2 hits), MK Scratch Wheel
- This works because MK Scratch Wheel is a free juggle state; 5HP 1-hit continues the free juggle state; 5HP juggles again, adding 1 juggle point, allowing another MK Scratch Wheel to end the juggle. This is a very unusual juggle scenario in SF4.
Miscellaneous:
- The input buffer after 5MK is glitched, causing any buffered followup to come out 1f later than usual. This means that to link into a 5f move after 5MK, the timing is frame perfect and must be done on the 4th possible frame (buffer is 3f).
- 5LK has a tiny bit more range than 2MP, which may allow it to occasionally reach in situations where 2MP whiffs.
